Help -- still shedding after using a reconstructor

[ultrasheen]

My hair has been shedding since June. It shed last year during the summer but only for one a half months. I have tried Sensitive by Nature reconstructor two months ago, the IC Fantasia Reconstructor, At One reconstructor, and So Smooth reconstructor, but my hair is still shedding more than normal.

I just finished shampooing my hair in the shower and applied my favorite conditioner which usually makes my comb glide through. Well, the comb glides through, but I am still losing hair no matter how gentle I am combing my hair. It is not breaking just shedding, and I can tell it is getting thinner.

I am thinking about going to a beauty salon tomorrow and get a reconstructor applied or should I try the Joico K-pak at home. (Some of you have reported excellent results with Joico K-pak. How much does it cost? I also was thinking about trying the Profective 3-n-1 oil since some of you have reported good results with that.

My hair is shoulder length and I have been applying my own relaxer for about 18 months with no problems until now.

Please help.

 

[Victorian]

Re: Help -- still shedding after using a reconstru

I'm not positive, but I think reconstructors help stop breakage, not shedding. You might try products that condition the scalp. Also I know that some people experienced shedding as a result of health problems. You might want to keep that in mind--could be a sign of internal problems.

 

[Supergirl]

Re: Help -- still shedding after using a reconstru

When was the last time that you clarified your hair? I always ask that question first when offering suggestions. If it's been a while, then that is step 1.

Next, a professional strength reconstructor is what you need. I don't recommend anything that you can get at Sally's at this point. A professional strength relaxer can help you with both shedding and/or breaking. K-Pak is an excellent choice. So is Keraphix. My recommendation is to use either of these products under the dryer for 10 minutes. Or, just with a plastic cap (no dryer) 15-20 minutes. Do go ahead and follow with a moisturizing conditioner those these two do not necessarily require it.

Nexxus Emergencee is heavy duty and I don't suggest that one just because it doesn't sound like you have "hopeless" damage which is what Emergencee is used to treat.

Good Luck

 

[cybra]

Re: Help -- still shedding after using a reconstru

Sorry to hear about your problem

Have to talked with a doctor? Your problem may be health related more than product related. It could be something you are deficit in...as a result of diet or medical problem. I don't have "MD" behind my name, but I would not rule this out.

Good luck with find a solution.

 

[lunalight7]

Re: Help -- still shedding after using a reconstru

I think Supergirl meant a professional strength RECONSTRUCTOR, not RELAXER...right SG??

Check out Tracy's thread on sesonal shedding....best of luck to you...

 

[Jade21]

I'm with Cybra. You've been shedding too long, especially since it has not crested/tapered off by now. Please make an appointment with your physician to rule out any medical problems.

~Jade~

 

[ultrasheen]

Re: Help -- still shedding after using a reconstru

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Next, a professional strength relaxer is what you need. I don't recommend anything that you can get at Sally's at this point. A professional strength relaxer can help you with both shedding and/or breaking. K-Pak is an excellent choice. So is Keraphix. My recommendation is to use either of these products under the dryer for 10 minutes. Or, just with a plastic cap (no dryer) 15-20 minutes. Do go ahead and follow with a moisturizing conditioner those these two do not necessarily require it.

Good Luck

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Supergirl, did you mean to say I need a professional RECONSTRUCTOR instead. I noticed you said I need a professional relaxer. I have not clarifed in a while. I have used a VO5 clarifying shampoo before. About how does the Joico K-pak and Keraphix cost? How often should I use these professional reconstructors?

About ten years ago, a hairdresser recommended I think Nexxus Headress for me to use as a daily moisturizer when my hair had been overprocessed with color. No, I do not have any color in my hair at the present time. Maybe it was another Nexxus product that I am referring to. I just remember it was in a tube. That probably doesn't help.

I am sitting under the dryer now after shampooing my hair. I hate to shampoo again tomorrow and put a professional reconstructor on it, but I know I some SERIOUS help.

Thanks to you and everyone for your input.

 

[ultrasheen]

Re: Help -- still shedding after using a reconstru

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Sorry to hear about your problem

Have to talked with a doctor? Your problem may be health related more than product related. It could be something you are deficit in...as a result of diet or medical problem. I don't have "MD" behind my name, but I would not rule this out.

Good luck with find a solution.



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I have not talked to a doctor yet. I am trying conditioners first to see if they work. I also take Geritol. Thanks for your suggestion.

 

[Supergirl]

Re: Help -- still shedding after using a reconstru

Oops! Definitely I meant a professional strength reconstructor. Let me go and edit...

 

[ultrasheen]

Re: Help -- still shedding after using a reconstru

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Next, a professional strength reconstructor is what you need. I don't recommend anything that you can get at Sally's at this point. A professional strength relaxer can help you with both shedding and/or breaking. K-Pak is an excellent choice. So is Keraphix. My recommendation is to use either of these products under the dryer for 10 minutes. Or, just with a plastic cap (no dryer) 15-20 minutes. Do go ahead and follow with a moisturizing conditioner those these two do not necessarily require it.

Nexxus Emergencee is heavy duty and I don't suggest that one just because it doesn't sound like you have "hopeless" damage which is what Emergencee is used to treat.

Good Luck

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Supergirl,

I was thinking all night about which reconstructor should I use and ended up buying the Keraphix. The salon in my area no longer carries the Joico products because they were not good sellers.

I shampooed my hair with VO5 shampoo for permed/color treated hair. (I have used this off and on with no problem.)

Next, applied the Nexxus Keraphix and combed it through my hair. I was debating about how long to leave it on my hair, because you said 15-20 minutes (with no heat), Tee on the LCHF board said she left it on for 5-7 minutes (no heat), and the bottle stated 3 minutes. So, I chose 12 minutes (with no heat).

I spent probably 7 minutes massaging and combing it through my hair and the other 5-6 minutes with a plastic cap on my head. GOOD NEWS! I did notice that while I was combing the conditioner through my hair that I only lost maybe 5 or 6 strands in the comb.

I also noticed that my hair felt definitely stronger after using Keraphix. For the past few months, no matter how gentle I was with my hair it would shed really bad when I combed it (wet or dry).

Next, I rinsed out the Keraphix and applied Soft & Beautiful Moisturizing Complex conditioner for 5 minutes and rinsed that out. I probably lost maybe about 10-12 strands of hair during final combout. But, that is SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN than I have been loosing during comb outs. Then, I sprayed my hair with some very watered down Infusium 23 leave in conditioner and did a wet wrap set.

I am sitting under the dryer now and I will check in later this evening to tell you how my hair was after it finished drying.

Thanks to you and LCHF for all their support.