Embarrassing pics... but im desperate for help!!!

hair4romheaven said:
I have this SAME issue in the same area of my head and its sore from time to time :( I'm using BT and plan to buy some oils. My hair use to be dry when i air dried so i figured it was the leave in. I stated experimenting and found NTM leave in and my hair loves it. I part big sections of my hair apply detangle and braid. i end up with about 8 - 10 braids. the next day its about 80% dry I take down apply BT to scalp massage then corn row hair. I use different directions each time. Once I braid I try to leave it for 2 weeks.
I also use ORS scalp scrub. So girl we are on this journey together!!
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here we go...mission healthy hair....all over
 
Your hair isn't hopeless. like someone else mentioned, the back of your hair looks healthy so the front definitely has potential. I also agree with not relaxing the front, for a while.

Although its not a popular opinion on this site, I suggested trimming the front of your hair. I think you're going to continue seeing breakage in that area because its too far gone. Because of that, I don't think its worth holding on too. If you're afraid of cutting just do a little bit at a time. Perhaps a 1/4 or 1/2 an inch every month until the damaged hair is gone.

Other than that, the advice that was giving has been great; deep condition, moisturize and use protein as needed. Oh and NO heat on that area.
 
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kandake said:
Your hair isn't hopeless. like someone else mentioned, the back of your hair looks healthy so the front definitely has potential. I also agree with not relaxing the front, for a while.

Although its not a popular opinion on this site, I suggested trimming the front of your hair. I think you're going to continue seeing breakage in that area because its too far gone. Because of that, I don't think its worth holding on too. If you're afraid of cutting just do a little bit at a time. Perhaps a 1/4 or 1/2 an inch every month until the damaged hair is gone.

Other than that, the advice that was giving has been great; deep condition, moisturize and use protein as needed. Oh and NO heat on that area.
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I think you may be right... looks like i headed towards a mullet:perplexed
 
i would give it a little trim in the front. and just leave it alon(no pulling hair with combing) baby the hair back to health. time is key.
 
I would not blowdry or flat iron for 6 months to a year. I also would not relax either for atleast 16wks at a time, but going as long as I can doing roller/flexi/and or rodsets.
 
i would love to see your progress, thats how my hair was at the top, when i decided to go natural.. i would say the "stop relaxing" it would be good. cuz i noticed mines is thcker and fuller after not relaxing since july 09.
 
kandake said:
Your hair isn't hopeless. like someone else mentioned, the back of your hair looks healthy so the front definitely has potential. I also agree with not relaxing the front, for a while.

Although its not a popular opinion on this site, I suggested trimming the front of your hair. I think you're going to continue seeing breakage in that area because its too far gone. Because of that, I don't think its worth holding on too. If you're afraid of cutting just do a little bit at a time. Perhaps a 1/4 or 1/2 an inch every month until the damaged hair is gone.

Other than that, the advice that was giving has been great; deep condition, moisturize and use protein as needed. Oh and NO heat on that area.
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I think Kanadake has a point. A trim might do a world of good, just the bangs though.

Also what do you moisturize with?

When you do relax make sure the next couple of times that that section gets relaxed last.

I am rooting for you girlie.
 
I had a similair problem early this year no relaxing, megatek, and BT turning it around. I have pictures in my album if your interested. It took about 6 months to completely fill in now 10 months later I have bangs to the tip of my noes were there was no hair before
 
I'm on my phone so I'll give full replies 2ma but u guys are so sweet and encouraging!!!! I wish I could have u all over 4 dinner. Thanks a whole BUNCH
 
My hair hates airdrying too....it gets dry and brittle, no matter what leave ins or moisturizers I put on my hair..
 
IDareT'sHair said:
OP: You received alot of good advice. IA: The back of your Hair is Wonderfully 'Healthy':grin:

I would restrict the washing/conditioning to once a week instead of multiple times a week.

You didn't say how often you relax, but I would stretch that some. And as Blizzard suggested, I would either skip that section all together or definitely not process it bone-straight.

I would also continue with my DC Treatments, and keep my Protein & Moisture in Balance.

I'd probably let it rest this winter and go under a Wig or Half-Wig like Self-Styled Suggested and just baby that Front until Spring/Summer.:yep:

And rub a little oil either JBCO or some other type of oil on the Thinning areas. Personally, I would mix a little Mega-Tek with some JBCO, but that would be my 'personal preference' :look: to thicken that area up a bit.

I'm sure it will turn around. Stay encouraged.:yep:
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Thanx gurl.
ive hard alot about this mega tek stuff. is it a rinse out condish or leave in?
 
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