To all my stretching sisters.....

[BKfinest]

I'm now 10 weeks post relaxer..this is my first time doing this...I usually go 8wks...My question is ,Is it normal to shed sooooooo much hair after washing? I'm scared I'm going going bald.

 

[D.Lisha]

During my last stretch (12 weeks)
I began noticing heavy shed when I was about 6-8 weeks post and I felt EXCATLY how you did lol. I was shedding so much that it was a surprised to me as to how hair still remained on my head. My advice to you would be:
-->Be VERY gentle with your hair during wash days while stretching. You are now entering a stage where your hair is VERY fragile, especially at the demarcation line. I would suggest you detangle with a wide-toothed comb, and some heavy conditioner or oil. NEVER try to detangle while your hair is dry . Also try to as little manipulation as possible.

-->Try a black-tea rinse/Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) rinse. I have heard numerous testimonials from the ladies on the board that have had success with this

-->Try taking garlic supplements, or even wash your hair with garlic shampoo (preferably ordorless if you can find it)

Hope this helps mammas! And good luck on your stretch!

 

[afrochique]

ITA with DLisha. I am currently 14 wks post.
I also prepoo my hair with coconut oil or EVOO and this reduces the amount of hair lost.
Keep your hair very moisturized, esp the new growth. (Baggying can help with this).
Deep Condition at least once a week with heat.
I use Queen Helene Odorless Garlic shampoo twice a month while stretching.
You may also want to wash and detangle your hair in sections.

HTH and happy stretching!

 

[D.Lisha]

Im back:
just thought i'd include a link to where I described how to go the black tea rinse technique:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forum6/thread473950-31.html

 

[BKfinest]

During my last stretch (12 weeks)
I began noticing heavy shed when I was about 6-8 weeks post and I felt EXCATLY how you did lol. I was shedding so much that it was a surprised to me as to how hair still remained on my head. My advice to you would be:
-->Be VERY gentle with your hair during wash days while stretching. You are now entering a stage where your hair is VERY fragile, especially at the demarcation line. I would suggest you detangle with a wide-toothed comb, and some heavy conditioner or oil. NEVER try to detangle while your hair is dry . Also try to as little manipulation as possible.

-->Try a black-tea rinse/Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) rinse. I have heard numerous testimonials from the ladies on the board that have had success with this

-->Try taking garlic supplements, or even wash your hair with garlic shampoo (preferably ordorless if you can find it)

Hope this helps mammas! And good luck on your stretch!

Thanks D.Lisha... I have garlic shampoo and conditioner I will use this on my next wash....The amount of hair was crazy...I was almost in tears...My husband thought I was going crazy

 

[BKfinest]

ITA with DLisha. I am currently 14 wks post.
I also prepoo my hair with coconut oil or EVOO and this reduces the amount of hair lost.
Keep your hair very moisturized, esp the new growth. (Baggying can help with this).
Deep Condition at least once a week with heat.
I use Queen Helene Odorless Garlic shampoo twice a month while stretching.
You may also want to wash and detangle your hair in sections.

HTH and happy stretching!

Thank you Afrochique... I dont quite know about the bagging because I'm a salon goer..what exactly is that?

 

[D.Lisha]

^^lol
girl, it was the same way. My bf was like "i don't know why you're over there throwing a fit....when you already have alot of hair on your head now!" smh...men
Sometimes they just don't get it!

 

[Carisa]

ITA with DLisha. I am currently 14 wks post.
I also prepoo my hair with coconut oil or EVOO and this reduces the amount of hair lost.
Keep your hair very moisturized, esp the new growth. (Baggying can help with this).
Deep Condition at least once a week with heat.
I use Queen Helene Odorless Garlic shampoo twice a month while stretching.
You may also want to wash and detangle your hair in sections.

HTH and happy stretching!

Co-signing with this post above. I dont typically have much hair loss while doing my 12-16 week stretching. I also typically baggy and use coconut oil.

A link for baggying- http://www.fromshorttolong.com/2010/05/baggying-tutorial.html

 

[BKfinest]

Im back:
just thought i'd include a link to where I described how to go the black tea rinse technique:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forum6/thread473950-31.html

I'm in this chanllenge I have no idea how i missed this?

 

[BKfinest]

^^lol
girl, it was the same way. My bf was like "i don't know why you're over there throwing a fit....when you already have alot of hair on your head now!" smh...men
Sometimes they just don't get it!

Yes they dont...He had the nerve to say " IT'S ONLY HAIR" Girl I think my head spun around like the girl in the Exorcist!

 

[BKfinest]

Co-signing with this post. I dont typically have much hair loss while doing my 12-16 week stretching. I also typically baggy and use coconut oil.

A link for baggying- From Short To Long: Baggying Tutorial

Thank you Carisa....I'm hoping it's because I'm not use to stretching this long...hopely I will get use to it...

 

[afrochique]

Thank you Afrochique... I dont quite know about the bagging because I'm a salon goer..what exactly is that?

Whole head baggying: After moisturizing and sealing, cover your head with a plastic bag or a shower cap and then put your bonnet or silk scarf over.
Some ladies just baggy their bun or ponytail. Same thing: apply shower cap over pony tail after moisturizing then (maybe cover with phony pony). Keeps your hair super moisturized. When I baggy, I don't feel the need to moisturize and seal twice a day or even every day.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forum6/thread481734.html

 

[BKfinest]

Whole head baggying: After moisturizing and sealing, cover your head with a plastic bag or a shower cap and then put your bonnet or silk scarf over.
Some ladies just baggy their bun or ponytail. Same thing: apply shower cap over pony tail after moisturizing then (maybe cover with phony pony). Keeps your hair super moisturized. When I baggy, I don't feel the need to moisturize and seal twice a day or even every day.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forum6/thread481734.html

Oh okay seems simple enough..thanks I will try this tonight.