Hair Frustration - Dry

[madamdot]

I am so frustrated with my hair right now. I know I shouldnt be because it really is growing nicely but it is just so dry all the time. I have to keep it constantly moisturized or it will definitely start breaking.

I cowash and deep condition but because it is so dry I have to do a lot of moisturizing which leaves build-up so I wash a couple times a week with a moisturizing shampoo.

I am thinking about just cowashing straight for 2 weeks or so and see what happens.

I have fine 4a/b hair but I have A LOT of it. I mean tons! Which is good. I like that. But it hates oil on it when its wet so EVOO etc unless mixed with a conditioner is a big no-no. Otherwise it just sucks up the the thin cream moisturizers or leave ins like NTM silk cream.
For more of an impact I use the ORS moisturizer but that is too thick so I have to add a bit of water... which is turn makes it frizzy and the cycle goes on.

Any suggestions?

Please help.

 

[KittenLongPaw]

Seems to me that if doing extra moisturizing leads to having to use harsher washing methods, it's not really doing much good at all. I used to use a lot of oils and butter for moisturizing, but then had to clarify and use harsh shampoo more often so in the end I probably wasn't doing my hair much good at all, you know?

I CO wash daily, because getting my hair wet a lot keeps it more moisturized. I hope you find something that works for you

 

[mommatide]

I'M RELAXED 4A AND I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH BREAKAGE AND DRYNESS, EVEN THOUGH I WASH/DEEP CON/AND SET WITH NO EXTRA HEAT. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL THING'S TO COMBAT THOSE PROBLEMS, AND NOW I CAN HAPPILY SAY I HAVE FOUND WHAT TRULY WORK'S, AND HAS PRACTICALLY STOPPED THOSE TWO ISSUES.

1) WILD GROWTH OIL(AMAZING STUFF)

2) KERACARE HEADRESS

I APPLY WGO AFTER MY LEAVE IN (GIOVANNI DIRECT) ON MY END'S AND SCALP, AND A FEW DROP'S THROUGHOUT HAIR. THEN AFTER I ROLLERSET, I MIX KERACARE AND A LITTLE WGO FOR MY MOISTURIZER AFTER MY HAIR DRIES , THEN EVERY OTHER DAY IF NEEDED.

 

[HoneyDew]

A good moisturizing conditoner is mixing 2 packs of Roux Porosity Control Extreme Moisturizing Treatment and 2 ORS Replenish Packs. Cover with a plastic cap and sit under the dryer for 10 min and leave on w/o the dryer for another 10-15 min.

This is a powerful mix and can make you hair too soft it you are not having a dryness problem. But, if dryness is the issue this mix it the RX.

I agree about the WGO, as well. I had to stop using it because it seemed to go against the results I wanted when I blowdry and flatiron, but it is really some good stuff.

I used to battle dryness, but now it is NEVER a problem. I don't even use much product in my hair on a daily basis like I used to.

 

[HoneyDew]

Also, the regular ROUX POROSITY CONTROL CORRECTOR & CONDITIONER is good to use, as well.

 

[hairmaster]

What shampoo & conditioners are you using? what if relaxer are you using?

 

[madamdot]

Thanks for the suggestion ladies. WGO helps but my hair is really sensitive to oils. It hates it is when it is wet and weighs it down when its dry. I basically want to have moisturized hair that is not limp and sticky. I would love to wear my hair out and have it be moisturized as well. It seems I cant have both. If I wear my hair out I go to whatever event and come home and get some moisture in it and my hair just seems to suck it all up.

I use phyto-relaxer (although with the dryness problem I am thinking lye might work better and will discuss it with my stylist).
I alternate between use Nexxus Therapee and Humectress and NTM cream lather shampoo and Daily Deep conditioner/Mask.

I wash about twice a week or so. Never usually more and I cowash every other day - mainly because it takes my hair so long to dry.

I will try to posterity control products

 

[Lusa]

Where I can I find Roux Porosity Control Extreme Moisturizing Treatment and ORS Replenish Packs? I am not familiar with these products. What does ORS stand for by the way? - newbie here....

 

[Mizani_Mrs]

I have extra dry hair also. I know how u feel...it's frustrating to hear people rave about these products and then when u try it, your hair is still dry. I used to have to weigh my hair down with oils to get it to be moisturized. but now i found that using nexxus hummectress mixed with a dab of wgo and a few dabs of water to make it somewhat runny..... this is the best leave-in i have found. leaves my hair well moisturized and shiny.

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

ORS=Organic Root Stimulater, these products can be found at most BSS, and Sally's.

Where I can I find Roux Porosity Control Extreme Moisturizing Treatment and ORS Replenish Packs? I am not familiar with these products. What does ORS stand for by the way? - newbie here....

 

[HoneyDew]

Where I can I find Roux Porosity Control Extreme Moisturizing Treatment and ORS Replenish Packs? I am not familiar with these products. What does ORS stand for by the way? - newbie here....

The Roux Porosity Control Extreme Moisturizing Treatment can be hard to find (at least in my area it is) so if you find them, grab a few.

I have also seen ORS at CVS. It is a few cents cheaper, there, too.

 

[amy1234]

I think moisturizing daily can make a huge difference in the health of your hair. What works for me is applying an ample amount of "the conditioner" (paul mitchel) to my hair right before I go to bed and tuck under a satin bonnet. This is a daily conditioner, in the morning my hair is soft and supple and I'll also add wgo which makes it even softer! hth

 

[lexi08]

You could also try Mizani Hydrafuse mixed with your regular conditioner. This works for me when my hair get extra dry. I second the porosity control conditioner also.

 

[aileendq]

Hi,

This may sound counter-intuitive, but try a clarifying shampoo once a month. it will get rid of the buildup & allow the conditioner to penetrate.
I rotate a clarifier once per month, but my regimine is differnet than yours. [I shampoo twice a week (with Elucence Moisturizing shampoo) and condition with Elucence (I leave a little in). I deep cond once a week with Keracare. I oil my ends faithfully 2x a day (I work in an extremely hot, dry office, so it's a must.) I also use Cantu sheabutter leave in moisturinzing cond. on my ends only before setting each roller prior to drying.]
I really don't have a problem with dryness. But I strongly suggest the clarifying shampoo followed by a deep cond. treatment.

Good luck!