Whats Wrong With My Hair?

My hair is so Nappy after i washed my hair and didnt comb it out i just braided it in 6 big braids. when i took the braids down 2 days later it was extra curly,. Im black. Then evry time i touch it - it sheds like 4 strands. My hair usually would be down to my shoulders ! not the back part is extra short ? Is this cause its nappy. Well Ima Get a perm but will that help ? I heard gel makes it grow. And How to grow back the spot ???