Naturals how do you combat dryness?

[*Luscious*Locked*Doc]

I'm just not sure what's going on with my hair right now. I did a DC with cholesterol and rinsed put in some spray on leave in and sealed with vatika. Hair came out nice and moist - that was 3 days ago and now my hair is dry again . I'm new to the natural thing - any suggestions on combating dryness which was always my enemy when I was relaxing anyway?

 

[*Luscious*Locked*Doc]

anyone??? hello? echo echo echo.........

 

[NaijaNaps]

I need to moisturize and seal my hair everyday - sometimes twice a day.

Think about it...you moisturize your skin everyday.

 

[tocktick]

i haven't had a problem with dryness since using castor oil after washing/rinsing my hair. i also DC once a week with cholesterol, normal condish and olive oil. water is also very important for moisture so i make sure i rinse a few times a week then apply castor oil.

my hair going dry after three days without applying more product wouldn't be too big of a concern for me . for me personally, it's not realistic to do my weekly routine (once a week wash, DC & apply castor oil) and then expect my hair to be soft and moisturised for the rest of the entire week. i think this is true for other people also because some co-wash daily or a few times a week for moisture at least. i hear of other naturals having to spritz their hair with glycerine mixes a few times a day. maybe rinsing almost daily or co-washing frequently is an option you need consider.

other things to consider that may dry your hair out are harsh weather, sleeping without a scarf and too much heat. just some things to keep in mind.

hth!

 

[*Luscious*Locked*Doc]

LOL true I should have thought of that it's just that the relaxed bits of my hair are still nice and soft but all my natural bits are dry and hard as thought i hadn't done anything to them at all! I've never had this problem before usually everything would stay soft and I might apply something to my ends only. It feels like I didn't even moisturize after washing except it's only the natural hair. I guess I might have to start changing my routine for that portion of my hair until I BC?


ETA: Also I forgot to add I've been putting a castor oil shea butter WGO mixture on my scalp for growth. I'd expect my roots to be somewhat oily not dry prior to this much natural hair.

 

[JustKiya]

I have to moisturize daily and DC in one from or another every other week - There's no other way to keep it moist. Some of the longer haired naturals have come up with a way to keep their hair constantly moisturized, but haven't shared the details yet....

 

[CenteredGirl]

• Prepoo
• wash hair with baking soda and water
• DC for 1 hour under ghetto hood dryer
• Protective styles most of the time.

 

[LadyKaypnyc]

I moisturize everyday! I never miss a beat

I also seal my ends w/ jamaican black castor oil at night, and if it's feeling extra dry (b/c I color my hair) I baggie my entire head by covering it with a shower cap that I secure w/ a sport headband (the kind basketball players wear). Then I put my satin bonnet on and go to sleep.

That always cures my dry spells.

 

[Mortons]

Cowash ever day
Moisturize everyday
DC every week
spritz during the day

 

[Sunshine0801]

I can't lock in moisture with oil and expect my hair to be soft two days later. My hair prefers butters for sealing over oils.

I moisturize with a homemade spritz and seal daily. Works for me.

 

[tt8]

I don't remember exactly who it was on the forum that suggested it but she was a perm-y and recommended moisturizing and sealing the ends and then baggying them with one of those "roller-set" rollers. I've done it for the past week and it has made all the difference. Even co-washing daily, my ends were always dry, I tried it and I'm hooked. HTH!

 

[FeelinIt]

I need to moisturize and seal my hair everyday - sometimes twice a day.

Think about it...you moisturize your skin everyday.

Yeah, I leave some conditioner in my hair (Pantene for curly hair) and spray my hair every other day with a good mixture of water and vegetable glycerin which can be found at Whole Foods in the supplement and beauty section.


Hair stays soft all day!

 

[Anancy]

Most definately you need to moisterise everyday IMO.

I myself had to remind myself to do this just this week. Last week i took out my twists and my hair felt sooo dry and im sure my hair was breaking. I went into a panic and bought Aveda damage control lol (whether that helped i don't know).
But this week i have gone back to moisterising my hair everyday with my lovely ORS Olive Oil and my hair feels great again and it doesn't appear to be breaking. It's just a testament to why you need to moisterise, moisterise, moisterise.

P.S the lil PJ in me needs to get me some Caster Oil

 

[NewYorkgyrl]

Ever since I started using Qhemet Biologics products on wash days, I find that it is not necessary for me to moisturize every single day.

When I do moisturize though I use Miss Jessie's BabyButtercreme. This is the BEST moisturizer in my opinion. It not only leaves my hair feeling moisturized, it LOOKS moisturized and shiny. I always get compliments on the shine.

 

[ScandalousBeauty]

For me, water and glycerin spritz has helped me with my dryness. I haven't had a dry day since I began using it. In a spray bottle, I mix half glycerin, half water. I use it right after I co-wash. My hair is DUMB soft after ward!

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Good stuff everyone said....
I also think that getting your hair in Optimal condishing will help with the Dryness.

Maybe you can start with a caramel treatment - leave it on over night. and see what happens after that. For me that is the QUICKEST route to moisture. Be Patient...it Takes time.

Also for me - I cut 99% of commercial products from my hair diet. that helped my hair tremendously.

 

[FeelinIt]

For me, water and glycerin spritz has helped me with my dryness. I haven't had a dry day since I began using it. In a spray bottle, I mix half glycerin, half water. I use it right after I co-wash. My hair is DUMB soft after ward!

Co-signing again on the glycerine water mixture......affordable and does the job over and over and over again!!!


If you don't do anything else, do the glycerin.

 

[Sunshine0801]

For me, water and glycerin spritz has helped me with my dryness. I haven't had a dry day since I began using it. In a spray bottle, I mix half glycerin, half water. I use it right after I co-wash. My hair is DUMB soft after ward!

I ran out of glycerin for a while, and my hair was NOT happy. My hair loves it.

 

[Rapunzel*]

I ran out of glycerin for a while, and my hair was NOT happy. My hair loves it.

where can i buy glycerin at
im transitioning in braids and my hair is so thirsty
castrol oil isnt enough

 

[TrustMeLove]

What is a caramel treatment?

 

[nappity]

i haven't had a problem with dryness since using castor oil after washing/rinsing my hair. i also DC once a week with cholesterol, normal condish and olive oil. water is also very important for moisture so i make sure i rinse a few times a week then apply castor oil.

my hair going dry after three days without applying more product wouldn't be too big of a concern for me . for me personally, it's not realistic to do my weekly routine (once a week wash, DC & apply castor oil) and then expect my hair to be soft and moisturised for the rest of the entire week. i think this is true for other people also because some co-wash daily or a few times a week for moisture at least. i hear of other naturals having to spritz their hair with glycerine mixes a few times a day. maybe rinsing almost daily or co-washing frequently is an option you need consider.

other things to consider that may dry your hair out are harsh weather, sleeping without a scarf and too much heat. just some things to keep in mind.

hth!

In total agreement with the quoted

 

[quasimodi]

I've been experimenting with various things, thanks to the experience of the ladies on LHCF.

Prepoos are good - I make mine with a mixture of cheapie conditioner (usually Suave Humectant), coconut oil, and shea butter. Spritz water on hair, apply prepoo, and let stew under a plastic cap for an hour or so before shampooing. The prepoo mixture can also be used for a cowash once or twice a week. I really like the way it makes my hair feel.

Shampoo with a good moisturizing, detangling shampoo. I usually dilute the shampoo in a couple of cups of warm water. Just pour the mixture on the head and "wash" the fat, individual twists I braid my hair into before I shampoo.

Deep Conditioner - Nexxus Humectant is my favorite for now. But I've tried and liked ORS Replinishing Pak (mixed with some coconut and castor oil) Just apply to hair and sit under a heating cap or dryer for an hour or so.

Leave-in - My favorite leave-in is a conditioner that I bought from a site called groafrohairlong. This product never fails to leave my hair soft AND moisturized. It's a little pricey, but I find that it's worth it. I just apply, comb thru, and braid my hair into doube-strand twists.

Daily Moisturizers - I'll often spritz a mixture of water/glycerin and my leave-in only my hair just to keep it nice and soft (only as needed). Or I'll mix some Suave humectant with water, apply it to my ends and then seal w/ a mixture of castor and coconut oil

Misc. - Since I've began using Boundless Tresses as a hair growth aid, I've decided to beef up the moisture on my scalp (I've heard that sulphur can be drying to the hair), so I ordered Qhemet Biologics Alma & Olive Heavy Cream to help combat the dryness. I've heard a lot of good things about the product, so I'm excited to try it.

I'm sure you'll find a hair regimen that works well for you. Just lurk around the boards/threads and, in time, you'll find exactly what you need.

 

[KrimsonKween]

I use water every morning and at night. My hair is a moisture hog.
Morning Routine
Spray hair with water
Softsheen Carson Wave moisturizer
Crew Leave-in condish
Almond and Peppermint Oil
fluff hair back up and hit the yellow brick road.

I have to moisturize every day or my hair does get dry.

 

[scarcity21]

I have to moisturize daily and DC in one from or another every other week - There's no other way to keep it moist. Some of the longer haired naturals have come up with a way to keep their hair constantly moisturized, but haven't shared the details yet....

I know right? maybe we should start a thread and call them out...