Does anyone else experience excessive shedding while using Kenra MC?

[Michelle79]

My hair has been shedding alot lately. I figured it had something to do with with my diet (I switched back to low carb about 3 months ago) & regular summer shedding. However last night when I was conditioning my hair alot of it was coming out while I was applying the Kenra. I know Kenra is very elastic so I'm thinking maybe that I'm using too much (about a small handful) or using it too often (once a week). Does anyone have any insight?

TIA

 

[BrownBetty]

kenra has been a staple for about 3 years now and I have had nothing but great results. I have never experience shedding due to kenra it is usually because I need protein.

 

[Michelle79]

Thanks Vee! I have been using more Protein (Joico K-pak) hoping that it will curb the shedding.

 

[andreab]

Yes I had this problem with Kenra. I will never use it again.

 

[Eisani]

Because Kenra is so moisture rich, I don't use it very often. Maybe every 3 wks or so, or if my hair is feeling extra thirsty and a little does go a long way. Hopefully the Joico will slow down your excessive shedding issues as well.

 

[chebaby]

i dont get shedding when i use it but i dont get moisture either. i have a 10oz bottle that i've had for months and its taking me forever to use it because it does nothing for my hair. i just hate throwing products away.

 

[Butterfly08]

i dont get shedding when i use it but i dont get moisture either. i have a 10oz bottle that i've had for months and its taking me forever to use it because it does nothing for my hair. i just hate throwing products away.

Me too. About the only use I found for it was as a gel on my ng when I was stretching. erplexed

 

[Sunshine0801]

Yes, but I think it is because I only detangle once a week or once every two weeks. I don't think Kenra has anything to do with the shedding...

 

[Lavendar]

That actually sounds like you might be having an allergic/adverse reaction to something in the ingredients. I just can't imagine overconditioning from using it once a week. I have had adverse reactions to specific conditioners which caused major, major shedding. I've never had that intense shedding happen again since I stopped using them or other conditioners of that type.

 

[Supergirl]

For me, it seems that I lose less hair when I use Kenra MC.

 

[Evazhair]

That actually sounds like you might be having an allergic/adverse reaction to something in the ingredients. I just can't imagine overconditioning from using it once a week. I have had adverse reactions to specific conditioners which caused major, major shedding. I've never had that intense shedding happen again since I stopped using them or other conditioners of that type.

That's what it sounds like to me. This happened to me, irritation, shedding, lost hair from the Carol's daughter smoothie. I would stop using it immediately

 

[Blessed_Angel]

I was shedding like crazy before I started using Kenra. So I know that's not my problem. And I've been shedding a bit less now. Maybe you are allergic to the ingredients as the OP's have stated.

Let us know what happens when you switch to another conditioner.

 

[Jetblackhair]

i dont get shedding when i use it but i dont get moisture either. i have a 10oz bottle that i've had for months and its taking me forever to use it because it does nothing for my hair. i just hate throwing products away.

This sums up my experience with Kenra. I gave it to my dh.

 

[Michelle79]

I don't know about an allergic reaction. I've been using Kenra for almost 4 years & this has never happened to me. Did they change the ingredients?

My hair has been shedding alot anyway with or without Kenra, I was just wondering if the Kenra was making it worse. I really think it's my diet and/or regular summer shedding.

I'll lay of the Kenra for a few weeks to see if that's the culprit.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions/opinions. You guys never disappoint!

 

[clever]

wow this is so strange.I was just wondering if I should lay off the Kenra MC for a while.I thought I was shedding because I used too much protein but I think it may be the kenra.My hair started coming out from the root when I went to DC with it this morning.I washed it out and used healthy sexy hair conditioner and my hair was fine-no shedding.I've been using the same 1/2 gal. jug for months so I wonder what went wrong.

 

[Michelle79]

Hey Ladies,

I think I know what the problem is. I haven't been using a protein conditioner before I use Kenra. I'm so absent-minded that I forgot all about protein!! I had some Aveda DR & when I ran out I didn't get anymore. I feel like such a idiot.