Breakage after twist out

[KitaWita]

Hi ladies-

Yesterday I had my hair in a twist out. It turned out pretty well, but I worked out last night, so I needed to wash my hair. I did a condition-only wash with Pantene S&S and then deep conditioned with an EVOO and cholesterol mixture. When I went to comb out my hair, A LOT of hair came out

. I was so upset and shocked. My hair has been doing so well. What do you all recommend that I do? I am 4 weeks post relaxer. I was thinking of doing a good protein treatment (Aphogee), and then doing subsequent protein conditionings (Motions Oil Silk Protein or CPR) until this breakage stops.

Please help. I'm tired of losing hair.

Thanks!

 

[KitaWita]

BUMP!

 

[Peachtree]

Hi KitaWita,
So sorry that u had this experience. I've been wearing braid & twist outs everyday for 6 wks & I haven't had a breakage problem (thank God)... so truthfully I don't what would be the best method for u.

I have ApHogee also, but I haven't used it.. gosh, I'm really no help

. I use CPR regularly (every other wash) as a maintenance product ... this keeps my hair very strong & breakage free. Definitely try CPR

.

U said that u used a "cholesterol" mixture... I onced used a "cholesterol" conditioner that made my hair very dry & hard....I had more breakage than ever. This is when I switched to CPR with wonderful results. I probably just didn't use it right though

.

Hopefully someone will jump in here soon to give u some good advice...

 

[melodee]

Kita,
This happens to me with braid outs. They turn out lovely, but the twists and waves cause my hair to tangle during the wash/comb out process. I think we probably have more fragile hair than some others. When my hair is straight, roller set, or in a ponytail, I have less breakage.
BTW, how many strands did you lose after the twist out?

 

[Paige]

I had a similar experience. And what does CPR mean?

 

[tasha]

I too recently had the same experience with the twist outs. I had about 6 twists and after washing it; breakage and shedding was way above normal; I was very sad

I was thinking the constant exposure ( I wore it out for about 3-4 days straight) and the manipulation of retwisting every night caused it. Nonetheless; I decided to alternate my weekly deep conditioning with the Motions CPR to make my hair stronger...cause the twist outs are so cute

 

[Peachtree]

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I had a similar experience. And what does CPR mean?

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CPR = Critical Protection & Repair. It comes in a shampoo & a conditioner (by Motions).