Dry Dry New Growth (HELP!)

[LDebagoria]

Last week I was excited that I had a lot of new growth, this week I'm freaked out 'cause it's SO DRY! What should I use that'll make it soft again without it breaking while I'm detangling? A leave-in? Moisture Lotion? Oil? HELP!!!

 

[GinnyP]

I use S-curl it instantly cures my dryness, hope this helps

 

[chocolate01]

I use a leave-in (NTM silk touch) and a serum (NTM of Fantasia IC hair polisher). I also do CW to help keep my new growth moisturized.

 

[CLASSYEBONYGIRL]

I would love to recommend World of curls, S-curl and water mixed with Vo5 conditioner in a spray bottle. I apply the World of curls to my new growth and also to my ends but I spray my new growth only with the water and Vo5 mixture. My new growth is now soft like butter and very moisturized from roots to ends.

 

[CLASSYEBONYGIRL]

I also forgot to recommend a leave-in conditioner and oils. I use African Pride leave-in conditioner or Ashas Natural silk rose elixir leave-in conditioner. I also use WGO and other carrier oils such as jojoba oil, castor oil, avocado oil, Vitamin E oil and coconut oil.


Good luck!!

 

[baglady215]

S-Curl or Sta Sof Fro works for me!

 

[CORBINS]

Another thing to consider is the amount of water you are drinking. Your probably drinking enough, just a consideration because since I've increased my intake, my new growth hasn't been that dry.

 

[Lee]

Condition wash works everytime.

 

[TrulyBlessed]

castor oil softens new growth very well

 

[Poohbear]

I have a mixture of Suave Humectant, Motions Nourish, various oils, S-Curl No Drip, and ElastaQP Penetrating Moisturizer that makes my hair incredibly soft afterwards. Try a mixture with a leave-in, cheap conditioner, activator, and oil.

Also, when's the last time you had a protein treatment? So far, I've had 2 treatments with Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair and it leaves my hair very soft afterwards as well.

HTH!

 

[LDebagoria]

I use S-curl it instantly cures my dryness, hope this helps

Can I buy S-Curl at Sally's? Or where can I buy this?

 

[Mizani_Mrs]

You need to start drinking more water, sista! So you can eliminate this problem. When i have alot of newgrowth, S-curl is always great. U should also apply oil....i'd recommend WGHO. also that V-05 detangle & shine spray is very very good. and surge moisture-aide is another suggestion of the above dont' work..

 

[Mizani_Mrs]

Can I buy S-Curl at Sally's? Or where can I buy this?

yes you can buy S-curl at sallys and at any BSS. Also drug stores like wal-greens, rite-aid, CVS.... usually they will have it.

 

[baglady215]

Another thing to consider is the amount of water you are drinking. Your probably drinking enough, just a consideration because since I've increased my intake, my new growth hasn't been that dry.

Same here!

 

[brazenxvirtue]

I've found mixing Coconut Oil with just about any of my leave-ins works wonders. But just the other day I tried Aubrey's Sea Buckthorn leave-in, and it left my crackly new growth downright SILKY.

Oh, also putting almond oil in my hair before I deep condition it has added some umph to the new growth as well.

 

[LDebagoria]

What about Mane N' Tail detangler?

 

[PatTodd]

I'm 8 weeks post and with this treatment I can't even see my new growth. Warm any moisturizing conditioner, some aloe vera gel, some honey and some oil in a bowl in the microwave. Apply to your hair and sit under the dryer or a heat cap for about an hour. Rinse. This makes my hair very moist. Then put WGO on your new growth while wet. HTH.

 

[LDebagoria]

It's been so long since I've had a lot of new growth that I forgot how to care for my hair while it's natural!
I feel like a little girl again with the softening and detangling and combing out!

 

[LABETT]

I use Sta So Fro and BBD Stretch creme and this allow me to stretch my relaxer 3 month with little or no breakage.

 

[senimoni]

I use Sta So Fro and BBD Stretch creme and this allow me to stretch my relaxer 3 month with little or no breakage.

What is your hair type?

 

[TigerLily]

Another vote for SCurl! Shea butter will do the trick, as well. www.nasabb.com

 

[Diane71]

Dang!! You guys sound like professionals!! lol

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[Dolapo]

stasofro and shea butter which i tried for the first time today (http://todieforsoap.com)

 

[Jewell]

CO washes always do it for me. Shea butter helps too. I tried S-Curl, and I didn't like it that much. Maybe I will pull it out from the back of the closet and try it again.

 

[miracle]

John Frieda Re-Hydrating Balm works wonders for smoothing out my new growth and making it super soft. Also, WGO is excellent (and easier to find), for softening new growth.