Did I lose all of my progress?

[dillym]

I got a weave last October. Until then, I was a relaxed head. After some overprocessing and breakage, Mr. Weave was very attractive.

In a word, the weave is HOT in the summertime. So, I wanted to see how long my hair was. Two months ago, it was at my collarbone in the back and layered on the sides. I was happy with the length but, put the weave back in. Friday, I took it out. I made an appt at JCPenney to have my hair relaxed.

When I made it to the appointment, I was a bit dismayed to find they lied about the types of relaxers they have in stock. They did not have my beloved affirm. They had Mizani Dry hair and sensitive scalp. I decided to give it a try.

There was no burning, which was rare for me. The stylist even applied to my most resistant spots first. However, I also let her add a semipermanent color. Two problems: my hair is really dry and she burned some of my precious strands.

I've heard for years that affirm was drying. My hair was always dry because I abused the iron. So, not sure if it is dry from the relaxing and color or just naturally dry. I've put a lot of jojoba oil in it and just put it in a bun.

I know that when she was curling my hair, she said something about the iron being too hot but, I was trying not to cringe as the lack of professionalism in the other stylists. Well, when I made it home and ran my fingers through my hair, about 10 strands fell out. They were all the same length and had the singed look--I know they were burned. Now, I'm trying to decide whether to find a hairstyle and get a good cut or go back to extensions.

Any suggestions?

Thanks for reading my novel,
Mel

 

[*Happily Me*]

That sounds like a lot done to your hair in a short period of time.

If I were you, I would do my own hair for awhile. Do some conditioner washes, throw it in a ponytail or bun, and put a head band on for added cuteness.

Sounds like you need to leave your hair alone for awhile, IMHO.

 

[nomoweavesfome]

mommy, I'm sorry to hear about this. It breaks my heart. I agree to leave the hair alone for a while. You just baby it til no end. Don't do anything else drastic right now, just take care of it and let it gro.

 

[neonbright]

Girl do not go back to that place at all. Get a trim to maybe even the hair up and get a thick rich moisturizing conditioner. Baby your hair as suggested before, do a roller wrap, low pony or something low to maintain to give it growth spurts back.

 

[SerenityBreeze]

I would wash my hair right away, use a deep moisturizing conditioner, airdry and wear my hair in a bun for the next three weeks, maybe even baggy.

 

[Hair Iam]

Deep condition...get Castor oil mixed with coconut oil, to stop further breakage..give the locks some well needed TLC.

 

[dillym]

Thanks so much for your replies. I'm babying the hair. Just frustrated and it's been so long since I actually took care of my hair. I have to say that I am thisclose to getting at least some of the weave put back in.

I did a trim of at least an inch in the back and a slight dusting all over. Feels much better and is not so dry anymore. Tomorrow, I will do a deep condition with a heat cap (Lord knows I have some conditioners and oils up in here). I've got to grow the sides. My hair is so thin (always has been thin) that I just need that to grow for fullness.

Thanks again for the replies,

Mel