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The healthier the hair the more shrinkage you will experience-

Shrinkage is a common condition on curly and coily textures because healthy, hydrated hair naturally wants to remain in its most natural state. Even when hair has been stretched or straightened the least bit of moisture that enters the cortex will continue to shrink in length. 💧

Depending on hair type and porosity some experience shrinkage in more drastic ways. Type 3 hair on average can shrink up to 50% of its original length whereas Type 4 hair can shrink 75% or MORE! This can be frustrating for those going natural and used to feeling their long hair.

But the wonderful news is there are many different methods of stretching your hair post styling that can help combat shrinkage no matter what your texture is!

In this photo I stretched my hair using my with the comb attachment and focused low heat on my roots while slightly tugging the ends. Another heatless method is loosely tying scrunchies or hair ties on mid-sections of the hair, leaving out the ends.

What is your favorite way to combat shrinkage for your hair type?
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