I've noticed that when I corn row my hair (all natural no extensions) when I take it out it's not as curly as it usually is as if the bonds that curl it have been broken or stretched. Well that's what perming does. Because the curl structure of my hair is so strong the ends of the braids curl up but I have three little braids near the top that refuse to curl even after I put water on them. Is this a sign of damage? Also I noticed some hair came out especially when I washed it after taking the braids out.

Yes, frankly.

Sister River ... i can't imagine dealing with my hair, without braiding it.

Braiding it is as much a part of the general upkeep, as washing it. I'm sure i braid it more than i wash it!

I think the damage may come in, when we leave the braids up too long.

It seems to me, the hair gets frayed at this point, the braid doesn't look neat any more.

I don't know ... but i can't imagine life, without being able to braid my hair.

I'm talking just plain braids though, plaits, kinda like "Celie braids" ... :D

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Destee