HELP! Hair Needs Moisture!

[nissi]

It's a little more complex than the title. Long story short, I self relaxed (Vitale) but used the wrong conditioner b4 neutralizing (the protein and not the Positive). So my hair has been kinda hard.

And the thing is, I need to do another henna, but henna locks in the moisture already in the hair, so I don't want to make a henna move until i solve the moisture problem.

I never had dryness as an issue before. What should I use??? Mayo? Yogurt?

TIA, HHG!

 

[BirdieGray]

Yougurt and Mayo have protein in them, so you may want to try something else. Do you have a moisturizing conditioner that you can DC with? If you don't you can try Queen Helene, LeKair or Lustrasilk cholesterols. They are cheap (like $2 or less) and you can get them just about anywhere - Wal-Mart or a reg BSS. You can try adding honey and or glycerin to it for added moisture....HTH

 

[ShiShiPooPoo]

Joico Moisture Recovery is great. Trader's Joe's Nourish Spa is fabulous. These two things correct any dryness I have.

Hmmm...I didn't know henna locks in moisture. I may do one to lock what I have in.

 

[nissi]

Thanks so much ladies for the speedy reply!!! Yes, henna locks moisture in. I caught that doing some reading from a henna company. It explained a lot from my first henna experience which was good, but needed improvement!

 

[tiffers]

Definitely up your deep conditioning to two or three times a week until the problem is fixed. Frequent dc'ing with a moisturizing conditioner will quickly correct the problem. You can also try littlegoldlamb's Cap N Go Method. I haven't tried it yet but I will soon

Some good moisturizing conditioners are

Kenra MC
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose
Aubrey Organics Desert Jojoba
Aubrey Organics Island Naturals
KeraCare Humecto
Alter Ego Energizing & Rebalancing

 

[nissi]

thanks miss tiffers!!! ok let me go find me some kenra...