Do any other natchals have this problem?

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

Once my hair dries, it is dry. The only way I can manage it better is to apply water to it. If I don't , it sticks out every which a way and is frizz city.

 

[Napp]

what moisturizers/leave in conditioners do you use?

 

[Wildchild453]

Do you seal with oil?

 

[SoAnxious12]

i have this problem if i didn't moisturize while it was soaking wet. But other than that, i don't have to much of a problem.

 

[Sunshine0801]

I avoid dryness by spritzing with a water based moisturizer and sealing with avocado butter daily. My hair stays soft and moisturized even after it dries.

 

[MonPetite]

What I call the Cap n' Go. It's in the journal section of my fotki and has made a world of difference. Now I don't worry about my hair during the day.

 

[SEMO]

If I do any type of styling or restyling I need to apply water to my hair.

 

[Jhuidah]

I try not to let my hair airdry without adding some kind of product to it while damp--either an oil/butter, or a leave in conditioner, or both. Then I dry in braids, and that seems to seal in the moisture.

I know when I was newly natural, and I tried to airdry without any products it was a dry mess. I would have to rewet every time I wanted to do something to it. I learned my lesson quickly.

 

[choconillaprincess]

i started using my conditioner (suave) as a leave in to solve this problem... it's like if i don't get the moisture in while it's wet i may as well just give up!

 

[glamazon386]

I only have this problem if I don't use a leave in.

 

[wonderstar]

If I do any type of styling or restyling I need to apply water to my hair.

Me too other wise my hair is good.

 

[JustKiya]

No, as long as I use a butter while my hair is damp, if I want to restyle, I just need to use a bit of leave-in (either AfroDetangler, or straight conditioner)

 

[BrownSkin2]

If I do any type of styling or restyling I need to apply water to my hair.

ITA. I moisturize and seal with oil wet or damp hair. I rewet to do any styling or restyling.

 

[InnerSoul]

If I do any type of styling or restyling I need to apply water to my hair.

same here!

water is 100%moisturizer and a great styling aid for me!!

then I seal with my leave-ins and oils!

 

[ladylibra]

If I do any type of styling or restyling I need to apply water to my hair.

ditto. once my hair dries it's staying in whatever shape its in. if my wear my hair "out" and let it dry that way, i can make a big loose puff with a scarf if need be. but going from hair that dried in a puff to an "out" style... uh-uh not without some water...

 

[Mimi22]

totally....

I use more moisturiser or leave in for my normal week-long style.
but a new style ?? bring on the waterhose...

 

[zzirvingj]

*raises hand*

Yes...as I progress on this natural journey I am finding that I am having to wet my hair almost daily now to get it to "behave"...

 

[Mimi22]

*raises hand*

Yes...as I progress on this natural journey I am finding that I am having to wet my hair almost daily now to get it to "behave"...

Have u had any adverse effects on your hair?

I'm asking becuz I know a lot of women in my fam frown upon my recent "excessive (co)-washing technique"


ETA: Wonderstar- thankx for your answer

 

[zzirvingj]

Have u had any adverse effects on your hair?

I'm asking becuz I know a lot of women in my fam frown upon my recent "excessive (co)-washing technique"


ETA: Wonderstar- thankx for your answer

Nope, if anything, rinsing or CW'ing more often has helped...Before I would spray my hair with diluted leave-in conditioner, and I'd be sprayin my hair forever to get it wet enough to manipulate it without any problems. Or, I'd be in a rush and not get it wet enough, which was an issue cause parts of my hair would still be dry/rough.

So rinsing or conditioner washing is easier/faster and my hair just feels better. I bun alot, so I need to be able to brush my hair into a bun without worrying about my hair being so dry that it's going to cause breakage.