sj73
New Member
So, the last time I was on here, I was revealing a revelation that I think stretching was the culprit for my setback early last spring. Lately, I've thought that braidouts may also be the enemy. I've reduced my last two stretches to every 2 months instead of 3 or 4 and still had some issues with damaged ends. Not as bad, but still there while doing braidouts for the last half of my stretches.
I think the braidouts may be contributors to the damage also. However, I'm also wondering if me changing the frequency of my deep conditioning may be the REAL an issue. See, about a year ago, when my hair was thriving and I was approaching APL, received daily compliments on my hair, I was deep conditioning twice a week and stretching no less than 3 months. I had to reduce the DC frequency due to work, but now I'm thinking the braidouts and stretching back then didn't cause much damage and I was seeing significant growth, because I was deep conditioning my hair more often (I think this helps with new growth and keeping it moisturized and soft). I'm thinking that for me, stretching for 3+ months and braidouts only benefit me when I DC at least twice a week.
Hmmm....just thinking out loud. Let me know if you have any thoughts on the matter. Seriously planning to go back to 3 month stretches starting in the new year. I also haven't done a length check in six months. Was planning to wait until December, but may wait until this spring.
I think the braidouts may be contributors to the damage also. However, I'm also wondering if me changing the frequency of my deep conditioning may be the REAL an issue. See, about a year ago, when my hair was thriving and I was approaching APL, received daily compliments on my hair, I was deep conditioning twice a week and stretching no less than 3 months. I had to reduce the DC frequency due to work, but now I'm thinking the braidouts and stretching back then didn't cause much damage and I was seeing significant growth, because I was deep conditioning my hair more often (I think this helps with new growth and keeping it moisturized and soft). I'm thinking that for me, stretching for 3+ months and braidouts only benefit me when I DC at least twice a week.
Hmmm....just thinking out loud. Let me know if you have any thoughts on the matter. Seriously planning to go back to 3 month stretches starting in the new year. I also haven't done a length check in six months. Was planning to wait until December, but may wait until this spring.