Emergencee and Breakage

[musiclova]

I wanted to ask if anybody thought that Nexxus emergencee causes breakage because I started using it this year and even though I did switch relaxers since I had relocated to NC I have never received so much breakage in my hair before. The last time I used it was last week but my hair felt wonderful after I used it. This week I had a little bit more shedding than usual when I washed it and I just used a regular moisturizing shampoo/conditioner not a protein conditioner. It's not a handful of hair shedding but I do notice lengthy pieces of hair. I already had some areas where my hair was underprocessed from a relaxer and it was breaking/shedding really bad in small areas then and when I thought about it it was around the time that I had started to use emergencee. So I was trying to think could it be that emergencee does not mix well with relaxers or certain kinds of relaxers? Has anybody experienced this with emergencee? I never had a problem with breakage even when I switched relaxers when I lived in Md and I never do relaxers myself. I go to the "professionals" so I thought. Anyway, if anybody can recommend a milder reconstructive protein conditioner I'd appreciate it because I can't stand for my hair to shed. I am transitioning also so it could also be why it is shedding in those sensitive areas making room for new hair. If anybody has any suggestions as to what I could do to resolve this could you fill me in?

 

[webby]

I have never experienced breakage or shedding with Emergencee. In fact, it's quite the opposite; my shedding came to a screaching halt after using Emergencee.

Nexxus Keraphix is a milder protein...maybe switching to that may help. Also, I follow up Emergencee with a deep conditioner. I used it a week ago and followed up with Biolage Hair Masque mixed with Biolage Hair balm.

 

[sengschick]

Could you tell us how you are using Emergencee, Musiclova? How often are you using it (per week, per month, etc)? How long do you leave it in your hair? W/or w/o heat? What's your process (what do u use b4 & after)? What other products do you use on your hair in general (poos/conditioners/styling prods, etc)? How do you detangle your hair and handle it when it's wet? How freqently or infreqently are u using heat? What else do you think could be contributing breakage besides the protein?

Just a side note, if you are seeing lengthy hairs there's a strong possibility that those are just the result of natural shedding. Hairs are supposed to shed, but not break. If you are transitioning it's also possible that you are breaking @ the demarcation line. But you'll need to check your lost hairs for bulbs to see which is which.

 

[AJamericanDiva]

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Could you tell us how you are using Emergencee, Musiclova? How often are you using it (per week, per month, etc)? How long do you leave it in your hair? W/or w/o heat? What's your process (what do u use b4 & after)? What other products do you use on your hair in general (poos/conditioners/styling prods, etc)? How do you detangle your hair and handle it when it's wet? How freqently or infreqently are u using heat? What else do you think could be contributing breakage besides the protein?

Just a side note, if you are seeing lengthy hairs there's a strong possibility that those are just the result of natural shedding. Hairs are supposed to shed, but not break. If you are transitioning it's also possible that you are breaking @ the demarcation line. But you'll need to check your lost hairs for bulbs to see which is which.

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These were the same questions I was going to ask. I use it and don't have any problems. The key is to follow it with a moisturizing conditioner afterwards.

 

[musiclova]

Okay, I have become a serious pj after I found this site so my products vary. Here is my most recent weekly regimen and then the regimen I follow when I do a protein treatment:

I pre-poo with V05 strawberries and cream and honey then I shampoo with CON Ultra moisture poo, Kenra or Keracare Detangling Poo. Next, I deep condition with Kenra Intensive Emollient Treatment, or Keracare Humecto which I leave on for 10-15 minutes without heat (I let it sit while wearing a plastic cap in the shower). Then I rinse and comb with my Jilbere shower comb and apply NTM leave in and wild growth oil. I then can comb my hair into a ponytail and let it airdry while wrapped in a satin scarf and flat iron it when dry. It comes out very nice.

This is the regimen used when doing emergencee protein treatment: I prepoo with V05 Strawb/Cream and honey. I then shampooed with CON. Rinsed. Next, I applied my emergencee throughout my hair. Wait 10 min. Rinsed and Shampooed again and then I apply a moisturizing conditioner (between Kenra and Keracare). I do my emergencee treatment every two weeks. The last time I tried to use all Nexxus products with it to see if there was an improvement with the results: I prepooed with V05 straw/cream mixed with honey. Shampooed with Nexxus Botanoil. Rinsed and applied emergencee let sit 10 mins. Then I shampooed again with Botanoil and followed with my CON (for extra slip) and then I applied NExxus Humectress rinsed and applied Humectress again as a leave in. I let my hair airdry until 80% dry and blowdried it. Then I flat ironed it. I only flat iron once a week when I wash my hair. I think this is it sengschick. By the way your hair is very pretty! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[sengschick]

Thanks Musiclova /images/graemlins/Rose.gif.

Well here are my two cents. I don't see anything that sounds terrible or detrimental to your hair in terms of products. Maybe twice a month is too much for your hair. I only use it once a month. I use Keraphix, AO GPB during the rest of the month for my protein needs. I also have found that my chemically processed hair needs more protein than my natural hair ever did. So maybe downgrading, esp since you are transitioning may be helpful. And breaking hair needs hydration so maybe you can try Humctress mixed w/Keraphix (and I add Castor or Avocado Oil for a little 'extra') for a complete treatment. And this is LHCF, right? /images/graemlins/look.gif So you know what's coming next.... why not air dry 100% or air dry using another method so that you can eliminate or reduce the amount of flat ironing that you have to do. And of course when you use heat use a high quality heat protectant. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[musiclova]

Thanks for the advice sengschick /images/graemlins/kiss.gif. I'm going to try the airdrying method with the magnetic rollers but my hair is so thick it seems like it will take forever. It is worth a try though. /images/graemlins/ohwell.gif

 

[cutebajangirl]

I get breakage when I use it and other hard protein treatments don't giveme any. I haven't been able to figure out why, I guess I am an anomaly.

 

[candibaby]

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Thanks Musiclova /images/graemlins/Rose.gif.

Well here are my two cents. I don't see anything that sounds terrible or detrimental to your hair in terms of products. Maybe twice a month is too much for your hair. I only use it once a month. I use Keraphix, AO GPB during the rest of the month for my protein needs. I also have found that my chemically processed hair needs more protein than my natural hair ever did. So maybe downgrading, esp since you are transitioning may be helpful. And breaking hair needs hydration so maybe you can try Humctress mixed w/Keraphix (and I add Castor or Avocado Oil for a little 'extra') for a complete treatment. And this is LHCF, right? /images/graemlins/look.gif So you know what's coming next.... why not air dry 100% or air dry using another method so that you can eliminate or reduce the amount of flat ironing that you have to do. And of course when you use heat use a high quality heat protectant. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

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IT100%A! Especially about trying Keraphix/Humectress mixed together.

 

[Crystalicequeen123]

I've used Emergencee before, and you just have to make sure that you condition condition CONDITION with a really good moisturizing conditioner (they recommend Humectress) afterwards. Otherwise, your hair can break off.

I don't think emergencee broke off my hair, because I followed it to the "T" when I heard that too much protein can cause your hair to break. But with Keraphix, I guess I felt it was "milder" so I made the mistake of keeping it in my hair for an HOUR! So after that, a few days later I noticed that my hair was coming out in clumps! MY hair was shedding like CRAZY! I just thought it was because I was about 10 weeks post relaxer. But now that I look back on in, I think I had the keraphix in my hair too long even though I also conditioned with humectress afterwards. An hour is too lengthy I think. they recommend 15 min. I guess you could do 30 min. But an hour will definitely cause my hair to shed.

 

[musiclova]

After reading some of the responses it makes me wonder if the way I used Emergencee made my hair break/shed because I recall a thread about whether or not to shampoo emergencee out and then use a moisturizing conditioner. I do remember a few times not using humectress but another type of moisturizing conditioner after emergencee and I may have just rinsed it out and then applied moist. conditioner before I found out about the change in directions. I don't know but I may have been using it too often. I'm just gonna lay off the emergencee for a while and see what happens. Besides I do agree with alot of ladies here who say less is more /images/graemlins/wink.gif.

 

[Crystalicequeen123]

Oh yeah, I think with emergencee you have to follow the directions to a T. Yep, simply rinsing out emergencee (and not shampooing it out) may have been the cause of the breakage. They recommend washing emergencee out with Therappe and then conditioning with Humectress. As long as you don't leave Emergencee in your hair too long, and as long as you wash it out really well with therappe and condition with humectress afterwards, then you should be in GOOD shape! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

I now see the reason for all my breakage. I don't think it was just because of the 10week post relaxer new growth I had. You see, not only did I leave karaphix in my hair for about an hour, but I also used Emergencee in my hair 2 weeks after I used keraphix in order to stop the breakage and do a pre-relaxer treatment. Talk about a recipe for disaster!! LOL* /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I agree with you. Sometimes "less is more". I've noticed this time around that I haven't used Keraphix yet, and my stylist only put emergencee in my hair after my relaxer treatment. Since then, it's been 8 weeks post relaxer and I haven't experienced any major breakage like before.

I think Emergencee is only for "emergency" situations. Hence the name! lol

 

[musiclova]

I agree with you 100% Crystalicqueen123. Thanks for your response it helped me realize that I need to calm down and don't try to fix somethin' that ain't broke just because I want to try a new product. Do you think that if I stop using it my breakage will stop? I'm transitioning and it is much harder to transition when you have certain areas of breakage. It isn't noticeable because my hair is so thick but since I know it is there it bothers me sometimes. I just don't want anymore breakage to occur.

 

[Crystalicequeen123]

You're welcome musiclova! This has just been my experience with emergencee. I think it's a great product, but even my stylist told me that you don't want to over do protein conditioners. Protein is good for your hair, but too much can break off your hair. (weird huh?)

As far as if you should use emergencee or not....
I guess that would depend on when you last used it, or when you last used a protein reconstructor/conditioner. A deep protein conditioner is good every ONCE in a while. Too much though can break your hair off.
I think it also depends on how much breakage you're getting. If you feel that you're getting breakage from newgrowth, maybe I guess you could try some really nice conditioners that detangle well, or some posters I think even blowdry their roots only. Maybe that might help.

If I were you, I'd hold off on the emergencee until it's been a while. If your hair is breaking a little, then that's normal. Everyone sheds hair every day. But if it's like clumps, then maybe you can use Keraphix. I prefer keraphix anyway only because it's a little milder. Just don't leave it in for an hour like I did! LOL* /images/graemlins/laugh.gif Plus, I read somewhere that Keraphix and emergencee are two different kinds of conditioners. Emergencee is stronger.

Don't get me wrong, emergencee did wonders for my hair when I used it. It really is a great product. I just wouldn't use it too often.

 

[Crystalicequeen123]

You're welcome musiclova! I'm glad I was of some help. This has just been my experience with emergencee. I think it's a great product, but even my stylist told me that you don't want to over do protein conditioners. Protein is good for your hair, but too much can break off your hair. (weird huh?)

As far as if you should use emergencee or not....
I guess that would depend on when you last used it, or when you last used a protein reconstructor/conditioner. A deep protein conditioner is good every ONCE in a while. Too much though can break your hair off.
I think it also depends on how much breakage you're getting. If you feel that you're getting breakage from newgrowth, maybe I guess you could try some really nice conditioners that detangle well, or some posters I think even blowdry their roots only. Maybe that might help.

If I were you, I'd hold off on the emergencee until it's been a while. If your hair is breaking a little, then that's normal. Everyone sheds hair every day. But if it's like clumps, then maybe you can use Keraphix. I prefer keraphix anyway only because it's a little milder. Just don't leave it in for an hour like I did! LOL* /images/graemlins/laugh.gif Plus, I read somewhere that Keraphix and emergencee are two different kinds of conditioners. Emergencee is stronger.

Don't get me wrong, emergencee did wonders for my hair when I used it. It really is a great product. I just wouldn't use it too often.

 

[mrslee]

Funny, I didnt have much breakage with Emergencee, but with Keraphixx I saw more sheeding and breakage. I am going to hold off on using these products for at least two weeks and stick with my GPB. I think I see better results with GPB.

 

[sylver2]

I used Emergencee a couple of time but it didn't do anything for me. It seemed real dry. It does contain a form of Sulfonic Acid as its main ingrediant which is real drying and can strip hair color.

 

[Crystalicequeen123]

MrsLee...

Yeah, I experienced breakage with Keraphix too, but I think that was more due to the fact that I had it in my hair for an hour. What about you? How long did you have it in your hair? I think on the bottle it says leave in for 15min., but silly me I thought that Keraphix was like a "normal" conditioner, and therefore could be left in the hair for an hour with no problem. I guess I was wrong! On top of that, due to the breakage from Keraphix (which I didn't know at the time), I put emergencee in my hair two weeks later on TOP of that! So...yeah, I'm not surprised I was seeing hair in my sink. lol*

Emergencee can be a little drying. I guess that's because emergencee is supposed to strengthen the strands of your hair, while Keraphix just fills in the gaps in your hair strand. Is this correct?? I read this somewhere.

 

[ChoclatePrincess]

I started using Emergencee again once a week and have not experienced any breakage. I agree with following the directions on the bottle. It says cover hair with a plastic cap and leave it in for 10 minutes with or without heat. I always have my timer handy when doing my hair. I figure it must be a reason they are recommending the use of Therappe and Humectress with Emergencee, they all must compliment each other.

 

[sylver2]

That definately could be it, combination of humectress.
By itself, its murder.
Your hair is beautiful

 

[mrslee]

I followed the directions exactly, using Therappe and the Humectress. I think i also followed with the NTM conditioner. I was also surging at that time. Maybe it was a little too much. Live and Learn!! /images/graemlins/smile.gif