What if I told you there is a way to stretch your natural hair without using any heat at all? Well, it’s called Afrithreaders, and it’s a hair tool that you should try to stretch your hair without heat.
If you have natural hair, you know how challenging it can be to maintain, style, and protect it. You also know how tempting it can be to use heat tools to achieve a sleek, straight look. But you also know how damaging heat can be to your hair, causing breakage, dryness, and loss of curl pattern. Well, that’s where Afrithreaders come in, so LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! …But, first if you’d prefer a video tutorial, I have a video review of this hair tool BELOW.
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Afrithreaders’ Founder
Afrithreaders is a Black Owned Hair Brand. The CEO is Jamila Nia, who is also the founder and inventor of the hair tools. She is a natural hair enthusiast and a former engineer who created this hair tool to solve her own hair challenges. She is passionate about empowering women to embrace and love their natural hair. She also runs a YouTube channel where she shares tips, reviews, and tutorials on natural hair care and styling. CHECK OUT HER YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
What are Afrithreaders and how do they work?
Afrithreaders are specially designed hair tools that use the ancient technique of African threading to stretch natural hair without heat. If you don’t know what African threading is, then let me hairducate you! African threading is a method of wrapping sections of hair with thread, creating a protective barrier that prevents shrinkage and tangles, plus stretches curls.
Afrithreaders are different from traditional threading methods in several ways. First, they use a soft, elastic material that is gentle on the hair and scalp. Second, they have a unique spiral shape that allows them to glide smoothly through the hair and create even tension. Third, they have a snap closure that makes them easy to apply and remove.
Afrithreaders work by gently stretching the hair as it dries, creating a smooth, elongated look. They can be used on wet or dry hair, and can be left on overnight or for a few hours.
Benefits of Stretching Natural Curly Hair
Stretching natural curly hair has a variety of benefits for your hair health, appearance, and styling options. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider stretching your natural curly hair with Afrithreaders or other methods:
- It prevents knots and tangles: Curly hair tends to curl on itself, especially as it is dries or is in its shrunken state. This can cause knots and tangles that are difficult to detangle and can lead to breakage and split ends. Stretching your hair reduces the chances of knots and tangles forming, and makes it easier to comb and manage your hair1.
- It shows off your length and growth: Curly hair can shrink up to 75% of its actual length, which hides its true length. Stretching your hair reveals how long your hair really is, and how much it has grown over time.1
- It gives you additional styling options: Curly hair is very versatile, but it can be limited, in terms of styles, especially if your hair is short or medium-length. Stretching your hair gives you more length and volume to work with, and allows you to create different styles, such as twists, braids, buns, ponytails, and more.3
- It promotes hair growth: Curly hair tends to create knots and tangles that can inhibit hair growth. Stretching your hair can promote hair growth by reducing breakage due to knots and tangles. This is a technique I discuss in this article on HAIR GROWTH TIPS.
Stretching your natural curly hair can be a great way to enhance your hair’s beauty and versatility. However, you should be careful not to overstretch your hair, or use methods that are too harsh or damaging. You should also keep your hair moisturized and protected, and avoid excessive manipulation. Remember to embrace and love your natural curls, and enjoy the journey of discovering what your hair can do.
Why should you stretch your natural hair without heat?
Stretching your natural hair without heat has many benefits, such as:
- Preventing damage: Heat can weaken the hair’s protein structure, making it more prone to breakage and split ends. Stretching your hair without heat preserves its strength and integrity, and reduces the need for trimming.
- Retaining moisture: Heat can strip the hair of its natural oils and moisture, leaving it dry and brittle. Stretching your hair without heat helps it retain its hydration, and improves its elasticity and shine.
- Enhancing length: Stretching your hair without heat shows off its full potential, and makes it easier to style and manage.
Afrithreaders Construction
When I used Afrithreaders, a couple of years ago, velcros were used to secure the mesh in place. However, their construction has changed and are now made with snap closures. This is a great improvement to avoid hair from getting stuck and ripped out by the velcro. They are made from a soft, elastic material that is wrapped around a metal wire. The material is similar to the mesh used for hair extensions, and the wire is flexible and durable. The Afrithreaders have a spiral shape that allows them to slide easily through the hair and create even tension. They also have a snap closure that makes them easy to attach and detach.
How to use Afrithreaders on your natural hair
Using Afrithreaders on your natural hair is simple and fun. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Prepare your hair
Before applying Afrithreaders, you need to prepare your hair by washing, conditioning, and detangling it. You can also apply your favorite leave-in conditioner, oil, or cream to moisturize and nourish your hair. You can use this tool on damp or dry hair. In the tutorial below, I used it on dry hair.
Step 2: Section your hair
Next, you need to section your hair into small or medium-sized parts, smaller sections will provide you with a more stretched out look than larger sections. Each order comes with 6 tools, so if you would like to create smaller sections, you would need to make an additional order or two, but I found 6 tools were enough to do the job.
Step 3: Apply Afrithreaders
Then, you need to take one section of hair and wrap it around the base of an Afrithreader, making sure it is secure. You then need to twist the Afrithreader along the length of the hair, until you reach the end. You can then snap the Afrithreader closed, and repeat the process with the rest of the sections.
Step 4: Dry your hair
After applying Afrithreaders, you need to let your hair dry completely. You can either air-dry your hair, or use a hooded dryer or a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment on low heat. You can also leave the Afrithreaders on overnight, and remove them in the morning.
Step 5: Remove Afrithreaders
Finally, you need to remove the Afrithreaders by unsnapping them and gently unwinding them from your hair. You can then fluff, style, or manipulate your hair as desired. You can also reapply Afrithreaders to create different looks.
Afrithreaders Video Tutorial
Conclusion
If you are looking for a way to stretch your natural hair without heat, you should definitely give Afrithreaders a try. You will be amazed by the results, I know I was!
To learn more about Afrithreaders and how to order them, visit their website and follow them on Instagram. You can also share your thoughts and experiences with Afrithreaders by using the hashtag #Afrithreaders.
Thank you for reading this article, and I hope you found it helpful and informative. Have a wonderful day, and happy hair journey! 😊
