It doesn't really feel tight, but my hair is tremendously dry around the edges. I've been applying the shea butter I bought in Nigeria on it almost every day. It seems like it has gotten slightly better, but it is still alarming me.

Thanks! I've now learned how to manage my hair well and in the past year and it has really gotten thicker. This year I'm going to mainly focus on retaining length!

Me too! I have to give it a try as soon as I take out my braids.

It's actually very easy. This was my second attempt and it came put quite well for someone like me who can only get a puff right.
You can find the tutorial right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izwn_mBXFOg

Thank you! Was always too shamed to wear my hair out before but now I love it! And my puff has now become my favorite style!