Hair breakage
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Topic: Hair breakage
Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Subject: Hair breakage
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 11:22am
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Um i have a little hair breakage i dont tie my hair up at night because the bonnet or hair tie ends up on the other side of the bed so i bought a satin pillow but y hair is still breaking is it because of the satain pillow ot is it because i use the pantene relaxed and natural moisturizing creme or something else
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 11:22am
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Um i have a little hair breakage i dont tie my hair up at night because the bonnet or hair tie ends up on the other side of the bed so i bought a satin pillow but y hair is still breaking is it because of the satain pillow ot is it because i use the pantene relaxed and natural moisturizing creme or something else
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Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 11:35am
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 what else are you doing in your regimen as far as styling, heat, moisturizing, washing.... products, etc?
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Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 12:38pm
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.....yes, fill us in on your regimine so we can better help you. Do you relax, heat style? I doubt if the satin pillow case is causing you breakage. What products do you use as far as shampoo, conditioner, oils and moisturizers?
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 1:05pm
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ok i use this stuff my stylist recommended called silk 2 as far as every day regimine i wash my hair every five days (once a week) i use herbal essence smoothing creme ,herbal essence pomade(only when im pulling my hair back or there r loose hairs flying around,thermasilk straightening gel (it contains no alcohol that i have seen only silk proteins and amino acids???), pantene relaxed and natural moisturizing creme and brilliant brunette shine shock serum. Ive stopped brushing while its been wet now i wash it roll it with sponge rollers wrapped in satin and let it air dry 80 percent then with the rollers in blow dry on a low setting so that its dry 90 percent then i flat iron on any where from 1 to 5 at the highest (five when its getting close to time for a relaxer). Like i said i hate bonnets and head wraps one they look ugly two they end up on the other side of the bed by morning so i bought a satin pillow case(although my stylist says it wont keep my style in place but its too short to wrap so in the morning after i wake up i put on a head wrap to keep my hair from frizzing while i shower then i let my hair cool after the shower...i spray thermasilk leave in conditioning on then i roll my hair for about 30 min i brush it put the herbal essence smoothing creme on it,the brillant brunette shock serum and then i get ready to go. I just dont get what im doing wrong i mean before i flat iron i use VO5 heat tamer stuff it contains no alcohol (ive researched the ingredients). Im at my wits end. My hair didnt start breaking bad until i went to the Jc pennys salon and got a double process ( i know should have known better but most of all the stylist should have known better) so left there and started going to my current stylist and she cut all the damaged parts off and it grew a little .....so she asked what products do i use and i told her pantene relaxed and natural and she said its too drying for my hair because those companies dont know what blk women need after they have a relaxer so i started to use what she recommended which is silk 2 she said my ends looked torn even the shortest pieces so i revamped my routine and i still see breakage is because im taking birth control (yasmin 32) i just dont get it please help im writing this through tears ~cries~
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Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 1:25pm
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Well, it dosen't really sound like you're doing anything dramatically wrong. That double process was the only thing that worried me. Did you have a relaxer put over another chemical that was already in your hair? This could be what is causing some of your breakage. Do you get trims regularly? If not, you may want to be sure to do that.
As far as the Pantene creme and the Brunette serum.....they may be causing a build up on your hair and preventing moisture from getting in because the Pantene creme has mineral oil in it I think and I'm pretty sure the Brillant Brunette serum has cones in it. You might want to do a apple cider vinegar rinse to clarify your hair, then shampoo and do a protein treatment (I use Ion or Nutress hair) then follow up with a deep conditioning treatment to put the moisture back in your hair......I use Lekair Cholesterol Plus or Dove Intense moisture.
I hope that helps a little. I'm sure the other ladies will have more suggestions that will help you also.
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 1:31pm
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Quote : Brillant Brunette serum has cones in it.
hmmm never thought of that is it bad for your hair i like it because it give the illusion of shine to my hair is there another type of serum i should use
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Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 1:32pm
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Hmmm maybe you should try stepping up the deep conditioning and moisturizing. I don't see where you mentioned a daily moisturizer, and I'm thinking the products you mentioned (the herbal essences smoothing creme, pantene moisturizing creme, brilliant brunette, thermasilk) are protein heavy. Protein is good, but you have to balance it out with moisture. I would avoid the holding products and protein leave in's for a few weeks to restore the moisture balance.
Also the pantene moisturizing creme-- is this the oil moisturizer? If so, you need to chunk this ASAP. That stuff contains mineral oil AND petrolatum-- and that is starving your hair of the moisture it really needs. I suggest trying a waterbased moisturizer w/o the mineral oil and petrolatum--like S-Curl no drip, Hollywood beauty carrot oil, ORS olive oil, Cantu Shea Butter Moisturizer . . .etc.
You may also want to avoid direct heat until you can get your breakage under control. Heat protectants help a tremendous amount, but they arent 100%-- especially if your hair is already kinda weak from other things you are doing to it. HTH |
Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 1:34pm
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oh, and exactly what type of double process did you do? |
Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 1:37pm
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um she relaxed my hair but it didnt take (she was wayyyy to slow applying it) so i started burning and it didnt take so she said come back in two weeks we did and she relaxed my hair again and it still didnt take and my hair started breaking off BADDDDDD
what kind of serum should i use should i get a protein treatment if so what kind nexxus infusium 23 what plz help :(
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Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 1:42pm
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when was the last time you deep conditioned your hair? I would work on moisture before I'd go the protein route-- especially since your products seem to contain a bit of protein already.
You can try Neutragena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave In---- Infusium has more protein than you really need right now. NTM control frizz, leaves your hair soft, has UV filters...its great! and smells good too Sistaslick38674.5722800926 |
Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2005 at 1:44pm
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Yeah, I love the shine also and I have been guilty of using products with cones in them just for that reason. That's why I make sure to clarify with acv if I've been using them. The thing about cones (and mineral oil) is that they coat the hair strand and prevent moisturizers from getting through, so in the long run it dries your hair out.
Like Sistaslick said, you may want to try a different moisturizer with no mineral oil in it. I buy mine online from Oyinhandmade. It's called whipped pudding, and I also use olive oil. They also have a product called Shine and Define that works real well and has no cones but it's not a serum. I don't think I've been able to find a serum without cones in it. I think Elucence has one though but I've never tried it.
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 20, 2005 at 11:45am
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ok i looked at the nuetrogena stuff its expensive and my mom wouldnt get it because it cost so much (poor poor college student) so she got me the eq elastic mango butter is this ok? Ill try to se if i can butter her up today to get the nutrogena since she just got paid :).....but the breakage is lessening now maybe it was shedding and i thought it was breaking how do i tell the difference?yes the pantene is full of mineral oil my mom loves the stuff because she says it makes my hair look better what im concerned about is hair health...what can i do to make it healthier
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Posted By: memya
Date Posted: Nov 20, 2005 at 1:34pm
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if it's shedding you will see a white bulb at the and of the strand.
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 20, 2005 at 5:51pm
Posted By: WomanlyCharm
Date Posted: Nov 20, 2005 at 6:01pm
If there's no white bulb, you're probably experiencing breakage like you first thought.
You're right to think of your hair health first, it doesn't matter how
good a product makes your hair look if it's making it fall out of your
head!
Find an inexpensive moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, double
processing your hair can make it super dry. Dove is good, so is
Aussie Moist...it's all a matter of finding what works best for you.
And you may want to cut back on the flat ironing, even though you use
the vo5 spray (I use it too!) the heat (especially on level 5) can make
your hair even more brittle.
If you want your hair to shine, try a natural oil like castor or grape
seed...they also help make it stronger. Just use a little bit or you'll
end up one greasy mess.  Good luck!
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 20, 2005 at 8:45pm
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ok i have a sample of dove ill use it ....how about if i put my flat iron on 3 if i dont flat iron it no matter when i got my relaxer ill have a BIG POOFY MESS so what if i put my relaxer on 3 instead of 5 i was told by my salonist to not go past 8?
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Posted By: afrolatina
Date Posted: Nov 21, 2005 at 9:22am
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Definitely listen to the ladies on this board will. They really know their stuff.
I agree, it sounds like your hair needs clarifying to remove the buildup from styling products, and is also craving moisture. For this, I think using a decent clarifying shampoo and deep conditioner once a week or every other week would help. Add a natural oil or butter to your regimen (olive oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, coco, mango, etc..) anything natural to add shine and improve health of hair. All the products you listed that you use have harsh ingredients in them and will not improve the health of your hair. Used sparingly or along with natural oils or butters they are fine but used exclusively and they will build up and dryout your hair.
Definitely give up the Pantene oil moisturizer. Elasta should be an improvement. There are other really good moisturizers that have been mentioned on this board (there are several threads you may want to look up). Also, using a flat iron is fine, but you may want to find alternate ways to style your hair in order to reduce the frequent use of heat which is very drying. This will definitely make a difference in your overall hair health.
Also, which of the silk 2 products are you using. I have never heard of this line but it looks like a decent salon line.
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 21, 2005 at 11:10am
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im using the silk2 shampoo and conditioner......so my herbal essence stuff shouldnt be used? ok ill deep conditon my silk 2 conditioner can be used as a deep conditioner or as just a quick conditioner its up to the used...umm i dont have a hooded dryer at my dorm can i put on a plastic cap and use my blow dryer on low?
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Posted By: afrolatina
Date Posted: Nov 21, 2005 at 12:12pm
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Using your conditioner w/ a plastic cap and blow dryer should work fine. Also, do you have a microwave? You can mix up a batch of conditioner, extra virgin olive oil and/or other goodies like shea or coco butter (there are great recipes for stuff like this in other threads) and heat in a microwave. Then you can apply the warm mixture to your hair, cover and let it sit for a while.
None of the styling products that you mentioned are moisturizers. They contain tons of cones (both the Herbal Essence smoothing creme & Brilliant Brunet serum). Cones make your hair feel slippery and slick but they coat your hair in the process and contribute to dryness. Some cones (don't know which ones) build up and require a stronger shampoo or clarifying ACV rinse (I think?) to remove. Also, the Herbal Essence has protein as an ingredient. Too much protein can actually be bad for your hair and lead to breakage. The Pantene oil moisturizer has mineral oil, petroleum included in the main ingredients (these coat and suffocate your hair) and has cones and protein. No wonder your hair is breaking. Not sure about the V05 Heat Tamer ingredients, but you are right to use a heat protectant of some sort whenever you flat iron.
Replacing a couple of these products (Pantene especially) with a good moisturizer & natural oils (shea butter, olive or carrot cream, Elasta QP Mango Butter / Hollywood Carrot oil or just plain Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the market) should make a big difference.
In my case, I gave up styling products with cones as they really tend to dry out my hair. Everyone is different though. Try eliminating one product at least (Pantene) and replace with a better moisturizer. See if that makes a difference. Good luck!
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 21, 2005 at 4:51pm
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ok i just washed my hair and this is what i used ok i started by using the rest of the sample i had of dove intense moisture shampoo and conditioner although the conditoner has cerytol alcohol (is that a bad thing) well then i used the suave three minute conditoner. I didnt use the shampoo my salonist gave me this time because the conditioner has mineral oil in it (why do companies always but mineral oil in shampoo thats ment for and you guys said mineral oil was bad(why do companies always put mineral oil in shampoo ment for relaxed hair sigh) anywho now im going to put the mango butter on it and my thermasilk leave in conditoner and then roll it up with sponge rollers wrapped in satin let it air dry about 80 percent then with the rollers still in spray it lightly with V05 heat tamer then blow dry it on low until its dry.Then im going to put my flat iron setting on 3 and flat iron it out just enough to smooth it.Then when im done i will put just a little herbal essence smoothing creme just a little bit and a little shock serum just a little just to give it a little shine.
so how does this sound feel free to tell me if i have done something wrong
ps threw that pantene stuff in the trash and stomped on it lol
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Posted By: carameldiva
Date Posted: Nov 21, 2005 at 6:47pm
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for clarifying- i reccommend sally's generic version of Nexxus Aloe rid- i used this for the first time last weekend and it was very moisturizing and brought my hair back to life. Very pleased. also i totally agree with everyone else- you need to deep condition weekly with a thin, plastic cap under heat for 45 mins to an hour. Some really good deep conditioners are Queen Helene Super Cholesterol treatment, Lamaur's bone Marrow, also i use a dominican "roostertail" of miss keys 10 en 1, rivas silicon mix and emergencia. for protein i add Jherri Rhedding's 100% natural protein conditioner to the dominican "roostertail". for shedding i use either queen helene garlic shampoo or Nutrine Garlic shampoo and nutrine garlic conditioner. Shampoos that i like are Salon Care Shampoos and Conditioners that can be purchased at Sally's Beauty Supply. I also like Aussie Moist, Tresseme- the one anti-breakage one, and a shampoo concentrate that i got at www.thechemistrystore.com (i also like their vitamin fortified hair conditioner too). for moisture- i use a glycerin/aloe juice/distilled water/rosemary oil spritz. I also add liquid aloe vera and glycerin to my conditioners-since i have hard water. to oil my scalp i am currently using rosemary oil diluted in coconut oil but i also have evening primrose oil, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, castor oil, jamaica black castor oil and grapeseed oil on hand. I use the castor oil/jamaica black castor oil for ends treatments/pre-shampoo treatments( i sometimes use heat for 10-15 mins prior to shampooing). Hope this helps. ! ! @ ana$ pe ",`r . b` ).% ----! $-- 0b` ).
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Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: Nov 23, 2005 at 7:58am
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That sounds good. How did it turn out?
I don't know about everyone else but I don't worry too much about mineral oils that are in shampoo's and conditioners because I am rinsing them out anyway. Of course it would be better if they weren't in there though.
Dove's smoothing creme is really good also. I've never tried the Herbal Essence one that you mentioned.
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Posted By: NoNapNique
Date Posted: Nov 23, 2005 at 11:11am
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I second what everyone was saying about the absence of moisture in your regimen... The same thing happened to me - I thought I was doing everything right and I was getting frustrated that I was still getting breakage... Then I figured out the culprit - LACK OF DAILY MOISTURE. So I made my own daily moisturizer:
distilled water/glycerin/Emu oil/alcohol-free aloe vera gel/and a moisturizing conditioner (w/no protein in it)...
Talk about SILKY, MOISTURIZED, and STRONG!!! My hair has made a complete turn-around! I still see a couple broken strands every now and then, but NOTHING compared to what it used to be.
Be careful with the long term daily use of the Hollywood Beauty Carrot Oil, because there is protein in it. I was using it everyday thinking it would stop my breakage, but it made it worse due to the protein in it. My hair is "protein sensitive".
Oh... and don't worry so much about mineral oil and petrolatum in your conditioners or oil moisturizers - Pokahontas is right, you are rinsing them off. And whatever stays on is somewhat beneficial in that it will smooth and protect strands... Only be concerned if you are applying a product directly to your scalp, because you don't want to clog the pores. Alot of ladies with long, healthy hair SWEAR by Vaseline (petrolatum) on their ends.
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Posted By: afrolatina
Date Posted: Nov 23, 2005 at 12:06pm
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Pokahontas and NoNapNique make a good point. I guess this is a personal issue and the only way to know what works for you is by trial and error. If you remove an ingredient from your regimen and replace with a new one and your hair improves, then you know that was effective for your hair.
In your case, you can try several things:
A. Reduce the amount of heat and continue using the same products as before. If your hair noticably improves then you know you have to limit use of the flat iron.
B. Continue using flat iron as often as you normally do but remove one or 2 ingredients from your regimen (ex. anything with petroleum, mineral oil or cones or whatever you suspect your hair is sensitive to) and replace with moisturizer that does not contain these. If your hair improves, great. If remains the same then the ingredients are may not the problem.
C. Reduce amount of heat and eliminate suspect ingredients.
Personally, I think the heat is a big factor. Maybe just doing more deep conditioners and using a better moisturizer daily will be enough to see improvement. Also, if the salon products work well at the salon, then there may be no need to switch using them at home despite the mineral oil in them.
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 25, 2005 at 12:30pm
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after i followed my hair regimine mentioned above my hair turned out soft and pretty but still with breakage not as much buti dont want there to be any could this be relaxer damage ?
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Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: Nov 26, 2005 at 3:40am
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Sorry if you've already mentioned this but how often do you get trims? You should probably trim some of those damaged ends off because that's why they are breaking. Like cmesweet said, the damage is probablly from your past regimine. But by following a better regimine you hair will be much healthier, especially after you get those bad ends off.
If you ends are really damaged this may only be a temporary fix but castor oil is good for ends. It is a humectant and is very moisturizing. A lot of people swear by it for stopping/reducing breakage.
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 26, 2005 at 11:24am
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i get a trim every time i get my hair relaxed so this should be new healthy hair i just dont get it ...could it be because of my bc pills ....ive tried everything ive reduced heat from 5 to 3 .....ive not used the herbal essence smoothing milk or the pomade .iv used nithing but the mango buterand my hair still breaks..i even tie my hair up along with using a satin pillow case the only difference i can see is gthe bc pills should i change them ...talk to my doctor or my stylist or what?TwinkletOes2338682.4815046296
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Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: Nov 27, 2005 at 7:31am
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I've heard a lot of people say mango butter caused their hair to be dry but I've never tried it. If your hair feels okay using that then continue use but if not I would try something different.
Okay.....so you get regular trims.....the only other thing that I would think it might be is the heat. You may be using heat too often. Have you ever thought of trying styles that require no direct heat so your hair can get a rest or maybe stretching your relaxer or growing it out and being natural? Do you blow dry as well as flat iron? My hair gets fragile with blow drying and that's why I don't do it. Sorry to ask so many questions, just trying to help as much as I can.
Yes, I would talk to a doctor about bc pills just to be on the safe side. Did you experience breakage before you started taking that particular bc?
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Posted By: afrolatina
Date Posted: Nov 28, 2005 at 8:04am
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It is really too soon to tell whether your new regimen is working. It takes a while to see really noticable effects. And yes, the damage could be due to overprocessing. Either way, you should seriously consider limiting or discontinuing the flat iron (at least for a while). Too much heat is very drying and damaging and if you do have relaxer damage, the heat will just make it worse.
You may want to try a reconstructor (Emergencee is good) followed by moisturizing conditioner. Repeat weekly or every other week. (See Cookiesncream's post on Emergencee and relaxer damage.) This stuff can seriously slow breakage. Also I noticed that you did not clarify. If you have buildup (which you most liekly have) then you need to clarify. The buildup of certain ingredients can interfere with the effects of other products you use and also make your hair look and feel terrible. You need a clarifying shampoo or apple cider vinegar rinse.
If your mom will not purchase the Emergencee, at least try clarifying and then continue the new regimen with lots of moisture and keep heat to a minimum.
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 28, 2005 at 11:38am
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i only flat iron once a week and i have started to rolls my hair up with rollers wrapped in satin when its wet let it air dry and then flat iron it on setting three just to smooth it out......my hair is breaking less but i dont want it to break at all.....
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Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: Nov 29, 2005 at 11:39pm
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the mango butter seems to do alright for my hair ...except it has cones in it and cerytol alcohol
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Posted By: princess8907
Date Posted: Nov 30, 2005 at 6:55am
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Posted By: SexySyn
Date Posted: Apr 18, 2007 at 11:40am
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You guys had some great tips and suggestions for hair breakage. I was looking for the post for emergencee and relaxers, because a stylist recommended it too me and I tried it, but it always leaves my hair hard and brittle. I have follewed the directions and I have even tried putting it on for only 5 mins before shampooing and then continuing my usually hair regimine. That seemed to work, but I am still very skeptical about it.
What I am experiencing though, which is most concerning me is. Breakage which happens every time the new growth comes after a touch up. My hair will break off exactly where the new growth comes in. I have been plastering my hair with moisturzers but I am hoping someone can suggest a better way of dealing with this. My hair has grown alot of the past year. Its soft, it has body, but it starts to break off as the new growth comes. I use wigs and hair pcs right before the touch up so I can hold off for a couple of weeks. I try to minimize my touch ups to 8 weeks and 6 weeks minimum. But the breakage is frustrating.
I wash my once a week, then deep condition. I do a conditioner rinse on Wednesdays. I pull my hair into a pony tail and let it air dry, then blow dry on a low setting ( I use the cold air blast to dry) then I hot curl with my curling iron ( rather than flat ironing) set at 3.
Please help.
Syn
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Posted By: 360s comin
Date Posted: Apr 18, 2007 at 10:37pm
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isnt there some kind of grease u can use? |
Posted By: SexySyn
Date Posted: Apr 18, 2007 at 10:46pm
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If there is, can someone tell me. I would give it a try. LOL
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Posted By: ladyflash
Date Posted: Apr 23, 2007 at 3:41pm
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The sponge rollers could also be a culprit if you are not covering them with an end paper first. The rollers could be taking the moisture out of your hair (just like a cotton pillow case would) and also might cause the hair to tangle while you sleep because of the friction from tossing and turning during the night.
You have gotten some great advice from the ladies and it sounds like you are taking the necessary steps to improve your hair care regimen. When you find what works for you keep it up. Healthy hair is an on going journey!
Just remember: Clean regularly, Moisture is essential!, Protein makes your hair strong!, Oil seals in moisture!, Deep conditioning treatments are a must ( and make the hair pretty and soft) regular trims ( you're doing fine with everytime you get a relaxer) and protecting it not only at night (i.e. wrapping, satin pillow cases) but also during the day (i.e. uv protection, hair friendly tops if it is shoulder length, pony tail and buns to protect your ends) $- P cn`dp0E @2 B
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Posted By: SexySyn
Date Posted: Apr 24, 2007 at 11:10am
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I stopped using sponge rollers years ago. I don't like how they leave my hair. I don't really like the regular rollers, I was thinking if I should try the rubber ones that you can wrap and sleep in, but I haven't decided yet. Even when I go to the hairdresser, I will let her wrap my hair and then blow dry it. Then use a curling iron.
I wrap my hair every night religiously in a doo rag or a satin head wrap before I go to bed. I have gotten so bad with it, that I do it even when I go on vacation and when my boyfriend comes over. ( It's hard to feel sexy with a doorag on your head, LOL )
I have just tried Virgin Coconut Oil on my hair and it has stopped breaking. It's soft, silky and I love it. I found my new oil. I went in search of Jojoba oil, but the health store didn't have any and I got VCO instead. I tried Avocado oil previously because it has great protein for hair and skin, but it doesn't hold a candle to VCO. Even my ends are silky smooth and sleek.
Anyone who is experiencing dry hair or breakage, try a few drops of VCO and massage throughout your hair from root to tip and you will see amazing difference in your hair. If you use to much it will feel greasy, so don't go wild. Put it on your finger tips are massage into your roots also.
But I am so excited about my find.
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Posted By: ladyflash
Date Posted: Apr 26, 2007 at 1:00pm
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Yeah I love coconut oil too! $- P cn`dp0E @2 B
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Posted By: miss kiah
Date Posted: Apr 29, 2007 at 1:02am
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u ladies r very informative and very helpful to each other... sexysyn, i am glad u found an oil that is working out for u! to help prevent further breakage ask your stylist to alternate where she starts your retouch at relaxer time and wherever u have breakage, let that be the last area to be relaxed because u don't want that area to worsen. u will also notice that your hair will began to thicken up in those spots... good luck girl!!!,!!$ R ``ap rd ,)24
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Posted By: miss kiah
Date Posted: Apr 29, 2007 at 1:12am
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u ladies are very informative and helpful to one another...sexysyn, i am glad u found an oil that is working out for u! another way u can prevent any further damage, is to have your stylist alernate where she starts your relaxer at retouch time. also, have her relax the area(s) that is damaged last... u will notice that area to start to thicken... also, i suggest u have your ends trimmed at relaxer time...its a good way to maintain healthy hair...good luck girl!!! ,!!$ R ``ap rd ,)24
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Posted By: SexySyn
Date Posted: May 7, 2007 at 10:36am
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Thanks so much for the suggestion. I will definitely do that.
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Posted By: justrelaxing
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2007 at 10:23pm
wear can i find this virgin coconut oil please hurry up and tell me i cant wait to try this also is it good for relaxed hair? thanks ladies ) @a d``t a $ ,`` ' `` $, %,-,%! $- !,`` .$
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Posted By: synthia
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2007 at 11:01pm
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I got mine from here:
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Posted By: KingBlaze
Date Posted: Aug 24, 2007 at 10:36am
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as soon as my hair got its longest it started breaking a bit and got less thick. how do i bring it back? im thinkin bout cuttin it cus its a hassle. !) A` d`4b` -,<(`b #2 " $4 (--)$, (-$- 4bb $.
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Posted By: SexySyn
Date Posted: Aug 24, 2007 at 5:41pm
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I know exactly what you mean. I had sewn in weave in for a year. It grew nicely, I made sure to condition and moisturize and everything else.
Then took out the weave, re touch the new growth, it was nice and full. Then it starting breaking every four weeks when the new growth comes in. Now it's thinner on the left side then on the right.
It's driving me crazy, but my hairdresser tells me to deep condition, just keep conditioning it and it will thicken back.
I am trying but I don't know what else to do.
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Posted By: kathyblack
Date Posted: Sep 2, 2007 at 5:37pm
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You just got to get used to tying your hair at night dont give up. I have a satin pillow case, I sleep with a doo rag and I put on my baker's cap LOL!
The point is dont let that get your hair ruined. Also try braiding your hair at night, sleeping on cotton pillow cases should make your hair break excessively. Deep condition every week, and put a light coating of oils on your hair at night.
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Posted By: SexySyn
Date Posted: Sep 2, 2007 at 8:51pm
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Two out of three isn't bad. I do tie my hair every night with either a satin headtie or doo rag. I don't braid my hair before bed, but I would wrap it. I have also been using various oils. I noticed that coconut has stopped my breakage, but I don't want to put on too much becuase the hair looks really greasy.
I co wash in the middle of the week and then the entire EVOO ( go under hairdryer for 10 mins), shampoo, deep condition and roller set on the weekends.
I have noticed a great improvement with roller setting my hair versus blow drying, the texture is much softer and it retains more moisture. I don't blow dry anymore. If I feel lazy, i will pull my hair back into a ponytail and allow it to air dry, but the combing during wet isn't good for hair, I just roller set, dry and then wrap to get it nice and straight. SexySyn2007-09-02 20:54:28
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Posted By: SexySyn
Date Posted: Sep 2, 2007 at 9:01pm
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I never thought of that. The thin side of my hair is my left side and the breakage spot is at the crown more to the left side. I would do that next time. Have her start retouching on the right side and leaving the left for last. Thanks for the tip.
I have been using Organic Root Stimulator, Hair Mayonnaise when deep conditioning, it worked for me before. Actually I use several conditioners at the same time. Organic Root stimulator Olive oil conditioner, Dominican conditioner made of avocados, Vitale Reconstructor, and a few others that I just dump on all together. LOL
And I massage a blend of coconut oil, castor oil, peppermint oil, rosemary, sage and vitamin e oil into my scalp every night before wrappping it. I have read that peppermint, rosemary and sage oil aids in healthy hair growth and stimulates your scalp. I also read cinnamon oil helps with breakage, but I have tied it yet.
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