divachyk
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I'm new to the forum so hello all! I am starting my hair care journey and need a little guidance. Before the economy required me to take care of my hair at home, I relied on salon visits faithfully so I’m without personal hair care knowledge in a lot of ways. Now I frequent the salon for relaxers only (~6 weeks) so I need to learn the ropes of how to self-care for my hair. My first initiative will be to “stretch” my relaxers to better my hair condition. My hair is SL and is fairly thick and healthy. Not sure of my hair type and can’t post a pic at the moment b/c I’m at work (smile) but I would say it’s 2b/2c. I once had BSL but it broke due to stress. I don’t do updos; only roller sets (magnetic rollers).
I’m writing because I’m noticing some “breakage.” My hair feels super soft but is snapping as I comb or run fingers through it. Before joining the forum I was under the false impression that it was “shedding.” Now that I know better, how do you stop the breakage? The breakage is not excessive but enough to alarm me now that I’m aware. The breakage is tiny, short to medium length strands on the sink and bathroom. Some of the strands are shedding but majority I’d say is breakage.
I don’t have a fabulous routine like many of you so I’m a little embarrassed to list my process but here goes:
Night before wash:
Wild Growth Oil from root to tip
Washing/Conditioning Process:
Each one of the below is rinsed before the next step is started.
Pre-Poo
- Hot oil treatment with Carol’s daughter Tui Hair Oil
- Honey (just incorporated based on forum suggestions; love it)
Poo
- Carol’s Daughter Tui
- CON Detangling Shampoo (b/c I tangle a lot) (recently added based on forum discussion)
- Joico Moisture Recovery Shampoo
- Sometimes I use the Aphogee 2 min reconstructor or Aphogee Two Step Protein (although not consistent with either)
CON
- Mixture of: Moroccan Oil Intense Hydrating Mask, Carol’s Daughter Hair Smoothie, and EVOO (recently added evoo based on forum discussion)
- Mixture of: Joico Moisture Recovery conditioner and Moroccan Oil Moisture Repair conditioner
Pre-Roller Set
- Apply Design Essentials H20 leave-in conditioner, Fantasia Anti-Frizz Serum (recently added evoo based on forum discussion), and Moroccan Oil to wet hair
- Roller set with water (sometimes I use end papers, sometimes not)
Post-Roller Set
- Apply a Design Essentials crème hairdress and Moroccan Oil to hair and ends
- Do saran wrap or just leave it curly and go
Infrequently throughout the week I will occasionally use the following, but in no particular order or on no particular day: Carol’s Daughter Hair Elixer, Hair Balm, or Hair Milk; Moroccan Oil, Moroccan Oil Glimmer Mist; Semi Di Lino Serum.
What am I doing wrong or leaving out? I don’t co-wash and don’t understand what products to use or not use and how to seal moisture/protein, etc. I’m easily influenced so much of the products used were through someone telling me to do so. I need to learn how to develop my own routine but until I can do that will someone please set me in the “right direction?”
Thx you kindly!
I’m writing because I’m noticing some “breakage.” My hair feels super soft but is snapping as I comb or run fingers through it. Before joining the forum I was under the false impression that it was “shedding.” Now that I know better, how do you stop the breakage? The breakage is not excessive but enough to alarm me now that I’m aware. The breakage is tiny, short to medium length strands on the sink and bathroom. Some of the strands are shedding but majority I’d say is breakage.
I don’t have a fabulous routine like many of you so I’m a little embarrassed to list my process but here goes:
Night before wash:
Wild Growth Oil from root to tip
Washing/Conditioning Process:
Each one of the below is rinsed before the next step is started.
Pre-Poo
- Hot oil treatment with Carol’s daughter Tui Hair Oil
- Honey (just incorporated based on forum suggestions; love it)
Poo
- Carol’s Daughter Tui
- CON Detangling Shampoo (b/c I tangle a lot) (recently added based on forum discussion)
- Joico Moisture Recovery Shampoo
- Sometimes I use the Aphogee 2 min reconstructor or Aphogee Two Step Protein (although not consistent with either)
CON
- Mixture of: Moroccan Oil Intense Hydrating Mask, Carol’s Daughter Hair Smoothie, and EVOO (recently added evoo based on forum discussion)
- Mixture of: Joico Moisture Recovery conditioner and Moroccan Oil Moisture Repair conditioner
Pre-Roller Set
- Apply Design Essentials H20 leave-in conditioner, Fantasia Anti-Frizz Serum (recently added evoo based on forum discussion), and Moroccan Oil to wet hair
- Roller set with water (sometimes I use end papers, sometimes not)
Post-Roller Set
- Apply a Design Essentials crème hairdress and Moroccan Oil to hair and ends
- Do saran wrap or just leave it curly and go
Infrequently throughout the week I will occasionally use the following, but in no particular order or on no particular day: Carol’s Daughter Hair Elixer, Hair Balm, or Hair Milk; Moroccan Oil, Moroccan Oil Glimmer Mist; Semi Di Lino Serum.
What am I doing wrong or leaving out? I don’t co-wash and don’t understand what products to use or not use and how to seal moisture/protein, etc. I’m easily influenced so much of the products used were through someone telling me to do so. I need to learn how to develop my own routine but until I can do that will someone please set me in the “right direction?”
Thx you kindly!