Help...plz HELP!!!

[Divafied3]

Alright this may be long
Last July I decided to go without heat for a few months. I fell in love with my hair! I was doing everything right…the henna, baggy, finger comb, sealing moisture…EVERYTHING. I can say that my hair loved the attention and repaid me with growth! I cannot tell you how fabulous my nature thin hair was feeling. It was thick and on its way to becoming healthy. Well, my no-heat journey lasted until December, the only reason I straighten my hair was because my curls would not fit under my graduation cap. Well, after that was over I went back to my curls and fell back in love with my almost BSL plumb hair. This is where my happiness turned into tears… My grandma is always telling me that she like my hair better straight. So for her 76th surprise birthday party I decided to straighten my hair. Well I can honestly say I wish to God I never did that!!! My flat iron must have set itself on hell because it burned my poor hair out my head. I always start with the back of my hair when I flatten it out. At first I didn’t notice anything wrong, than the smell hit me. So I stopped and made sure there was nothing on my flat iron. There was nothing there so I continued with the next section. The next thing I hear was a sizzling sound and my poor hair curled up like it was wet! I swear I have never poured water on my hair so fast in my life. Yet, the damage was done; my hair had already begun to fall out. I went to the shop and had the lady cut off the burned parts of my poor hair. Now every time I take a shower and detangle my hair I’m getting clumps of it in my hands. At this point I don’t know if there is anything I can do to stop it. I think this may be one of those times were I have to start over with what is left. The only blessing out of this is that I started with the very back of my head and not the front!!!
Has this ever happen to you ladies, if so how in the world did you bounce back from it. I really need help, I want to cry every time I detangle. This set back is for the birds…

 

[AlliCat]

Sorry to hear this...sounds like you got heat damage

What is your regimen? Maybe you could do some deep conditioning treatments to nurse your hair back to health. Like you said it's a good thing you started in the back at least. Since the stylist cut off the burned parts think of it as a fresh start! baby your ends and keep them protected..and stay away from heat Did you use a heat protectant by the way??

 

[ms.blue]

I'm sorry this happened to you but what temperature was the flatiron and what is your reggie for flatironing your hair? Try using a protein conditioner for the breakage along w/ a moisturizing one to get your hair back in shape.

 

[Divafied3]

Sorry to hear this...sounds like you got heat damage

What is your regimen? Maybe you could do some deep conditioning treatments to nurse your hair back to health. Like you said it's a good thing you started in the back at least. Since the stylist cut off the burned parts think of it as a fresh start! baby your ends and keep them protected..and stay away from heat Did you use a heat protectant by the way??

I baggy every night, megatek my scalp every other day...cowash the megatek out with HH. I DC with AO HSR once a week. I don't poo my hair but once a month. I seal with a mixture of evoo, evco and castor oil.

That night I only put some hair milk on it...

 

[Divafied3]

I'm sorry this happened to you but what temperature was the flatiron and what is your reggie for flatironing your hair? Try using a protein conditioner for the breakage along w/ a moisturizing one to get your hair back in shape.

Thanks I'll try that. Normally I would just put some hair honey on it and go from there. The flat iron I had was a Wet to Set. Needless to say I don't have it any more!

 

[Bajanmum]

I have no advice, I'm afraid. I just wanted to give you a big e-hug.
But know this, you can walk with your head held high, knowing that you are a kind and loving person. And any Grandma would be proud to have you as their grandaughter.

It WILL grow back! Especially if you give your hair just 1% of the love you show for your Grandma.

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

i personally would use your fav reconstructor
if none.. use Aphogee 2 minute w/ steam or baggy overnite weekly....
and also throw in some ceramides in whenever possible

 

[MsLizziA]

 

[Divafied3]

Thanks everyone!