Help..........New and cluless

[la flaca]

I am new here and even it looks easy I am ovewhelmed with all this information. I would like to get some advice for thin-fragile relaxed hair, I have a lot of breakage and my hair is normal (not dry)

How often should I and for how long?
Clarifying (how many time x month) best product to buy
Protein (how many times x month) best product to buy
Deep conditioning
hair oil (what kind)
moisturizer (What is it? when can I use it without wetting my hair)

I am very confussed and need your help. Thanks, in advanced

 

[janeemat]

Welcome! I just pm'ed you an excerpt from my hair journal. I'm lazy today but I'm sure that you will find it helpful. Other ladies will chime in as well.

 

[Miss.Que]

All of these questions depend on your hair. What works for me may not work for you. The most helpful information I found when first coming to the site is Don't Speak Defeat's Guide for Newcomers. It should be the first one listed under "Looking for your favorite sticky".
But I can tell you that a moisturizer is a water based product (water is the first ingredient) and my favorite is Cathy Howse Dew. HTH

 

[Christa438]

I am new here and even it looks easy I am ovewhelmed with all this information. I would like to get some advice for thin-fragile relaxed hair, I have a lot of breakage and my hair is normal (not dry)

How often should I and for how long?
Clarifying (how many time x month) best product to buy
Protein (how many times x month) best product to buy
Deep conditioning
hair oil (what kind)
moisturizer (What is it? when can I use it without wetting my hair)

I am very confussed and need your help. Thanks, in advanced

Hi Laflaca. I am a new member too. My hair is dry 4b, short but thick, fragile and relaxed. My damage/breakage is not bad anymore.
If you are asking for the best products you are going to get so many options because different people hair (even a matching hair type) like different things.

I deep condition my hair weekly with a protein conditioner {Mane 'n Tail} and then a moisturizing conditioner {Mane 'n Tail}.
I also do co-washes during the week. I use Suave Milk and Honey and VO5 Moisture milks and VO5 silky experiences.
I clarify every two months. Some do it monthly.
My favorite oil is WGHO, but I have used Surge and jojoba/olive and liked them.
I apply my moisturizer (Mane 'n Tail leave-in) to my damp hair and seal it in with WGHO or castor oil grease/coconut oil grease or aloe vera gel.
I do relax but am currently stretching for 3 months, but my leave in moisturizers are really helping with (new) growth. I also sleep with satin or silk scarf every single night.

It might also help you to look at the hair twin/buddy thread and try to find yours. I was late but I still found mine and sent her a pm and I am glad I did, because she helped me to see that I was on the right track, and she gave me ideas on how to improve or adjust my hair regimen even more.

Hope This Helps

 

[la flaca]

Any good moisturizer that I could use while my hair is straight ?

 

[darkempress]

Any good moisturizer that I could use while my hair is straight ?

A GOOD MOISTURIZER THAT YOU CAN USE THAT DOESNT WET THE HAIR IS ORS OLIVE OIL MOISTURIZER, I USE THE ONE IN THE JAR AND ITS REALLY GOOD.

 

[ayoung]

A GOOD MOISTURIZER THAT YOU CAN USE THAT DOESNT WET THE HAIR IS ORS OLIVE OIL MOISTURIZER, I USE THE ONE IN THE JAR AND ITS REALLY GOOD.

luv this moisturizer!!!

 

[ayoung]

You have to learn what works for you.
but i'll tell u what had make my relaxed, thick hair, thin fine strands do a turn around.

I always thought motions what low end crap (don't know why--just did ) but i finally took some of the ladies advice w/ beautiful hair similar to mine (relaxed, fragil) from here and tried it.

Clarify--Moitions Neutralizing Shampoo
Shampoo---Motions Lavish Conditioning shampoo
Moisturizing cond.---Motions Moisture Plus or Nexxus Humectress(luv both for DC and pre-pooing)
Protein conditioner--Motions CPR Protien Treatment (in a jar)
Hair oil--coconut oil, jojoba oil
Hard core protein---Nexxus Emergency
Moisturizer--ORS (organic root stimulartor) Olive Oil Cream (jar) use it whenever u want--and don't forget ur ends!

These products are not expensive (nexxus is a bit pricey) and work well

I am new here and even it looks easy I am ovewhelmed with all this information. I would like to get some advice for thin-fragile relaxed hair, I have a lot of breakage and my hair is normal (not dry)

How often should I and for how long?
Clarifying (how many time x month) best product to buy
Protein (how many times x month) best product to buy
Deep conditioning
hair oil (what kind)
moisturizer (What is it? when can I use it without wetting my hair)

I am very confussed and need your help. Thanks, in advanced