Ask the stylist whatever you want!!

[ebonyksa]

dontspeakdefeat Thanks for answering our questions. I desperately need your help.

I'm a relaxed 4a, b,c (not sure which type I am) and I've been having breakage. Everytime I comb my hair there are bits and pieces all over.

Can you recommend a regimen that I could follow as well as products to ensure my hair gets enough moisture and protein.

Also how often should I use heat (blow dryer, hood dryer and flatiron)?

Thanks so much

 

[Ann816]

You are a Godsend for taking the time to address our concerns and provide recommendations and advice - Thank You! Would you happen to know of any stylists in the Houston area that you would recommend? Am currently in a sew-in, so any recs for that particular service would be appreciated.

 

[g.lo]

dontspeakdefeat, just to report that i have tried the relaxer method 4 times now and it is making a huge difference. thank you

 

[girlonfire]

I just wanted to drop in and say thank you dontspeakdefeat. I took the advice you gave me about the garlic pills (still trying to get on top of my water intake though!). Here is my testimony: I am pretty lazy when it comes to my hair. This cycle I went 3 weeks without washing OR detangling my hair, not because I wanted to, life just happens. It took my a total of 6 hours to clear the mats. I like to save and document my hair balls so I can get an idea of what normal for me looks like. The hair ball I got this cylcle ( no combing for 3 weeks) was the size of my 1 week no combing hair ball...I'll let you digest that.

I still need to work on my healthy hair habits, like when I do my twists and I feel a hair out of place because I'm tender headed and can't shake the feeling, I try to slide the hair out of the twist, but that often result in breakage close to the root. I'm also thinking of trying rogaine. How do you feel about that? I'm not so concerned about length right now though I do have a goal of tbl I'm not in a rush to reach it. I'm just really concerned about how thin my hair is.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Hi Ladies!

I just wanted to drop a line to let you know that I have not forgotten about your questions. I am currently on medical leave and will be back soon to help you all and answer any questions I haven't responded to. Be blessed!!

 

[NorthernCalGal]

Hi Ladies! I just wanted to drop a line to let you know that I have not forgotten about your questions. I am currently on medical leave and will be back soon to help you all and answer any questions I haven't responded to. Be blessed!!

Take care of yourself and wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[destinyseeker]

Take care of yourself and feel better soon.

 

[Jace032000]

dontspeakdefeat wishing you a speedy and blessed recovery.

I have a question about Keratin Treatments. I've been natural since 2009 and have had a Keratin Treatment since 2013. I've only noticed good things that it has done for my hair---but am a bit afraid of the future. I've heard horror stories of women losing their hair over getting Keratin Treatments. Do you know of any success stories?

Some background on my regimen: I only get them done every 2-3 months…the last time I got it done, the stylist combed it through previously treated hair (wasn't happy about that). I used to have my hair flat ironed bi monthly but have recently spaced it out to once every month and a half because of thinning. What do you recommend as a good moisturizer? Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I would like advice on doing a corrective relaxer. I was self relaxing and decided to go back to the salon last summer. My self relaxed parts are underprocessed.

My stylist initially said it would be okay and she didn't want to risk over processing my hair by doing a corrective, but now I have noticed breakage in the underprocessed areas. The breakage is only noticeable to me, because I know my hair. She looked at it and decided to treat it instead of doing a corrective.

This is my question: should I do or get another stylist to do the corrective or just treat the damaged areas and trim until it is gone? Also, the underprocessed areas are very dry! Can you recommend a moisture conditioner that detangles and has excellent slip. Thanks!!!

klsjackson

I would not recommend doing the corrective relaxer. You stated that you are experiencing some breakage. If your hair is breaking in it's underprocessed state then adding more chemicals will make matters worse, IMO.

Do some hydration treatments. I recommend a conditioner like Keracare Instensive Restorative Mask. This is a good treatment that can be used multiple times per month without fear of protein overload. I don't think that the slip is super good but you can mix it with my "liquid gold" Joico Moisture recovery conditioner.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Love this thread! What a great idea.

Btw, can you answer a question about Henna?

Smiley79 Thanks!!
I am not really familiar with henna.

I'm a about a year and half into my natural journey, growing out a big chop. My hair is now in that in between phase, a little bigger than a TWA. I plan to get a protective style but I'm noticing that I may desperately need a trim because my ends are so bushy and fuzzy and ill-defined when I do twists. Should I do the trim before my protective style or after or does it not matter?

I suggest doing the trim before you put it into the protective style this way you can start fresh and prevent the ends from splitting further.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Hi DSD:

Thanks again for this GREAT thread!!!!!

Can you please tell us the best methods/ products to use for a stiff/frizzy weave?

Thanks!
Ann

Ann816 Thanks!!

A good clarifying shampoo to cleanse the weave of dirt and oils, a good deep conditioning to soften the weave and make it more manageable and a good styling serum to help with styling the weave.

Most of the time weaves are stiff and frizzing because of too much product. We must treat weave hair as if is growing out of your own scalps to make it manageable and make it last for a long time.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

@dontspeakdefeat Thanks for answering our questions. I desperately need your help.

I'm a relaxed 4a, b,c (not sure which type I am) and I've been having breakage. Everytime I comb my hair there are bits and pieces all over.

Can you recommend a regimen that I could follow as well as products to ensure my hair gets enough moisture and protein.

Also how often should I use heat (blow dryer, hood dryer and flatiron)?

Thanks so much

ebonyksa

May I ask what type of relaxer you use??

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

You are a Godsend for taking the time to address our concerns and provide recommendations and advice - Thank You! Would you happen to know of any stylists in the Houston area that you would recommend? Am currently in a sew-in, so any recs for that particular service would be appreciated.

Ann816

You are so very welcome!!

I actually have clients that travel from Texas to me here in Atlanta. I do not have any recommendations. Sorry.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

@dontspeakdefeat, just to report that i have tried the relaxer method 4 times now and it is making a huge difference. thank you

g.lo Now that's AWESOME!! Thanks for reporting back!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I just wanted to drop in and say thank you @dontspeakdefeat. I took the advice you gave me about the garlic pills (still trying to get on top of my water intake though!). Here is my testimony: I am pretty lazy when it comes to my hair. This cycle I went 3 weeks without washing OR detangling my hair, not because I wanted to, life just happens. It took my a total of 6 hours to clear the mats. I like to save and document my hair balls so I can get an idea of what normal for me looks like. The hair ball I got this cylcle ( no combing for 3 weeks) was the size of my 1 week no combing hair ball...I'll let you digest that.

I still need to work on my healthy hair habits, like when I do my twists and I feel a hair out of place because I'm tender headed and can't shake the feeling, I try to slide the hair out of the twist, but that often result in breakage close to the root. I'm also thinking of trying rogaine. How do you feel about that? I'm not so concerned about length right now though I do have a goal of tbl I'm not in a rush to reach it. I'm just really concerned about how thin my hair is.

girlonfire That is so good to hear!! YAY!

I don't know much about rogaine except that it is a regrowth treatment, so I can't tell you to use or not to use it. You have to make your own judgement on that one.

I believe that with healthy hair care practices, proper diet, lots of water intake and supplements you hair will thicken up anyway. I have seen it happen to many. Now only the new hair that comes in will thicken up not the hair that's already grown out of your scalp, so it will be a transition in a sense.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

@dontspeakdefeat wishing you a speedy and blessed recovery.

I have a question about Keratin Treatments. I've been natural since 2009 and have had a Keratin Treatment since 2013. I've only noticed good things that it has done for my hair---but am a bit afraid of the future. I've heard horror stories of women losing their hair over getting Keratin Treatments. Do you know of any success stories?

Some background on my regimen: I only get them done every 2-3 months…the last time I got it done, the stylist combed it through previously treated hair (wasn't happy about that). I used to have my hair flat ironed bi monthly but have recently spaced it out to once every month and a half because of thinning. What do you recommend as a good moisturizer? Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions.

Jace032000 Thank you so much. Recovery is going well!!

If the keratin treatments are working well for you then stick with them. I have clients that get them done and their hair is doing fantastic with the treatment. I have a keratin treatment in my hair as well. My length retention has never been better. I am however growing it out because I want to experiment with my natural texture, my natural kinks!!

I just reread the second half of your question. That's a big mistake that stylist make when applying the treatment and that's where the damage comes in. IMO, the keratin treatment should not be placed over previously treated hair. It will cause it to thin out and become too straight.

I am experimenting with moisturizers right now but any of the moisturizing oils will do. Just be light handed with them so they won't weigh down the hair. One good moisturizer that I love but I put I down in favor of oils because I am in ultimate retention mode is Elucence Silk Hydrating Elixir. This stuff makes the hair soft and shiny without weighing the hair down. It it just a bit too light for what I am trying to achieve right now but when I go into maintenance mode I will probably give this a try again.

 

[Jace032000]

Jace032000 Thank you so much. Recovery is going well!! If the keratin treatments are working well for you then stick with them. I have clients that get them done and their hair is doing fantastic with the treatment. I have a keratin treatment in my hair as well. My length retention has never been better. I am however growing it out because I want to experiment with my natural texture, my natural kinks!! I just reread the second half of your question. That's a big mistake that stylist make when applying the treatment and that's where the damage comes in. IMO, the keratin treatment should not be placed over previously treated hair. It will cause it to thin out and become too straight. I am experimenting with moisturizers right now but any of the moisturizing oils will do. Just be light handed with them so they won't weigh down the hair. One good moisturizer that I love but I put I down in favor of oils because I am in ultimate retention mode is Elucence Silk Hydrating Elixir. This stuff makes the hair soft and shiny without weighing the hair down. It it just a bit too light for what I am trying to achieve right now but when I go into maintenance mode I will probably give this a try again.

Thank you so so much for the advice and thank you for taking the time out to answer all of our questions!

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[dontspeakdefeat]

Thank you so so much for the advice and thank you for taking the time out to answer all of our questions!

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Jace032000 You are so very welcome!!

 

[ebonyksa]

ebonyksa

May I ask what type of relaxer you use??

I use affirm relaxer

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I use affirm relaxer

ebonyksa lye or no lye?

 

[ebonyksa]

ebonyksa lye or no lye?

It's a lye relaxer

 

[destinyseeker]

What do you think about the Creme of Nature Straight from Eden Relaxer? I'm thinking of trying that instead of my Affirm no-lye for my next touch- up.

 

[Shiks]

Thanks for doing this dontspeakdefeat. My stylist uses Mizani Butter blends and my hair is left underprocessed. Any recommendations from Mizani?

 

[biznesswmn]

Rollerset and blowout OR blowdry and flatiron

Which is better for natural hair? Less damaging?
If it helps i hav been told i hav 3c/4a, medium to thick, normal/high porosity hair

I hav trbl keepg my hair moisturzd so it is dry a lot (laziness, forgetful... No good reason)

Thanks

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

What do you think about the Creme of Nature Straight from Eden Relaxer? I'm thinking of trying that instead of my Affirm no-lye for my next touch- up.

destinyseeker I have never used that relaxer before.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

@dontspeakdefeat Thanks for answering our questions. I desperately need your help.

I'm a relaxed 4a, b,c (not sure which type I am) and I've been having breakage. Everytime I comb my hair there are bits and pieces all over.

Can you recommend a regimen that I could follow as well as products to ensure my hair gets enough moisture and protein.

Also how often should I use heat (blow dryer, hood dryer and flatiron)?

Thanks so much

ebonyksa I believe that depending on the frequency of relaxing you can you use protein just on relaxer days. If you stretch relaxers then I would recommend every 6 weeks for your protein treatments. If you haven't already done so I recommend you add hydration treatments every once a month or every two weeks and use a good moisturizing conditioner when you do. I love Joico Moisture Recovery conditioner.

You can use heat only on days that you shampoo and deep condition.You can shampoo once weekly if you need to but I do prefer bi-weekly shampoos.

A hooded dryer is indirect heat so you can us it to do rollersets more often if you need to. Direct heat such as flat irons and blow dryers should only be used on days when you shampoo and deep condition preferably every two weeks.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks for doing this @dontspeakdefeat. My stylist uses Mizani Butter blends and my hair is left underprocessed. Any recommendations from Mizani?

Shiks

You are so very welcome!

Not from Mizani.

I would have to see the condition of your hair to be able to advise. What does your stylist say?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Rollerset and blowout OR blowdry and flatiron

Which is better for natural hair? Less damaging?
If it helps i hav been told i hav 3c/4a, medium to thick, normal/high porosity hair

I hav trbl keepg my hair moisturzd so it is dry a lot (laziness, forgetful... No good reason)

Thanks

@biznesswmn A roller set minus the blowout is better for natural hair but if you are going to do a roller set then blowout you may as well just do the flat iron. At least with the flat iron you have some temperature control. Try the LOC (liquid, oil, cream) method or even the LCO (Liquid, cream, oil) method to moisturize and you can benefit from a couple of hydration treatments a month.

 

[ebonyksa]

ebonyksa I believe that depending on the frequency of relaxing you can you use protein just on relaxer days. If you stretch relaxers then I would recommend every 6 weeks for your protein treatments. If you haven't already done so I recommend you add hydration treatments every once a month or every two weeks and use a good moisturizing conditioner when you do. I love Joico Moisture Recovery conditioner.

You can use heat only on days that you shampoo and deep condition.You can shampoo once weekly if you need to but I do prefer bi-weekly shampoos.

A hooded dryer is indirect heat so you can us it to do rollersets more often if you need to. Direct heat such as flat irons and blow dryers should only be used on days when you shampoo and deep condition preferably every two weeks.

Thanks so much.

I would get the Joico moisture recovery shampoo and conditioner. Protein recommendations? What can I use for daily moisturizer, leave in conditioner, heat protectant?

 

[janeemat]

Hi Don'tspeakdefeat!. I think that i am ready to embrace my gray hair and not put anymore Demi color on it. I need to know what can I use on my hair to make the gray hair silver and sparkle. Should I just use a blue poo and cond occasionally?

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