How do I stop All This Breakage?????????

[snugglez41685]

Ok ladies I've been trying everthing to minimize my breakage and nothing seeems to work. I tried changing my moisturizers,my conditioners to God knows what. I'm just too tired. The only thing I don't do is trim. What is wrong with my hair??? Please help!

 

[JLove74]

Ok ladies I've been trying everthing to minimize my breakage and nothing seeems to work. I tried changing my moisturizers,my conditioners to God knows what. I'm just too tired. The only thing I don't do is trim. What is wrong with my hair??? Please help!

What products are you using, what's your routine? Are you using a good balance of protein & moisturizer?

 

[ItsyBitsy]

Hi, Im sure you will get the information you need here but, im guessing before your problem can be diagnosed you will need to share more info like.... are you relaxed? what products are you currently using? are you using heat? ect.

 

[snugglez41685]

ok here it goes.

Shampoos: Creme of nature(gree and white), Head and Shoulders

Conditioners: UBH Protein Conditioner, Creme of Nature (purple and white), Vo5 Oasis(for cowashes),NTM Deep conditioner

Moisturizers:ORS Olive oil in jar, Profective Break Free and Mega Growth

I wash my hair every three days and have been deep conditioning with every wash alternating between moisture and protein. No heat since New Year's Eve. And when I do use heat it's once a month or every 2 months. And I am relaxed.

 

[snugglez41685]

Bumpity bump

 

[PinkAngel]

How often are you co-washing? Hair can break from too much moisture as well as too much protein. Rather than alternate between moisture/protein, do a hair assessment before you shampoo to see what type of conditioner you'll need. If your hair is limp, spungy and extra soft you'll need protein. If it's hard & brittle you'll need moisture. Also, your daily moisturizers could also contain protein which then will give you protein overload if your hair doesn't need the protein.

You could also have build-up from the CON, have you tried clarifying? This may solve your problem.

 

[snugglez41685]

Well i haven't cowashed in a long time but I think your right msshic, I probably do need to use a clarifying poo.I'm going to do that the next time I wash.I don't even think that I ever used a clarifying poo.What is a good one? Thank you For your help!

 

[JLove74]

Well i haven't cowashed in a long time but I think your right msshic, I probably do need to use a clarifying poo.I'm going to do that the next time I wash.I don't even think that I ever used a clarifying poo.What is a good one? Thank you For your help!

Nexuss Aloe Rid is gentle

 

[snugglez41685]

Thank you JLove!

 

[preciousjewel76]

Nexuss Aloe Rid is gentle

You can also try:

VO5 Kiwi Lime clarifying shampoo
Suave Daily Clarifying
any neutralizing shampoo left over from your relaxer
ORS Creamy Aloe shampoo

 

[JustKiya]

Msshic gave you some really good replies.

In my mind breakage is caused by three things - either on their own, or in combination.

1) Too much/Too little protien - too much protein will make you hair brittle and hard. Too little protien, and your hair is weaker and more likely to break from mechanical damage.

2) Too much/Too little moisture - too much moisture, and your hair will be extra fragile, and very weak. Too little moisture, and your hair will be dry and brittle - like a dead twig.

3) Mechanical damage - hair rubbing on ANYTHING - clothing, seats, hats, coat collars, etc, rough combing/brushing, pulling to tight/yanking too hard.

The mechanical stuff is the easiest to fix - and your hair sounds like it's at a risky length - a few inches below shoulder means that it's JUST long enough to rub on EVERYTHING - and still not QUITE long enough to be able to lift it up out of the way. But - take a day, and pay CLOSE attention to everything that touches your hair - from the towel in the morning to the pillowcase at night. Check your combs - are they seamfree? Are there any nicks?

As far as moisture/protien - look at your hair. Is it hard? When you pull it - gently, and try it on a shed hair, does it stretch, and THEN break, or does it just SNAP?
I would start with more moisture - the WORST you can do is over moisturize (which is usually pretty obvious - limp, mushy, feels like wet paper hair) - and that can be fixed with a quick protien treatment.

I also agree that clarifying is VITAL. If you use any products that have silicones in them, they are designed to 'coat' your hair with a thin layer of silicone. The longer you use them, the thicker the layer, until it's coating your hair so well that NOTHING you use on your head is really getting to your hair - it's like each strand is saran-wrapped. A regular shampoo helps, but a good clarifying will insure that your OTHER products are working directly on your hair, and will give you the best results possible.

I don't use any cone products, and I STILL clarify once a month - because I want to be sure that my hair is as 'fresh' as possible.

Good luck, and I hope that some of this helps.

(dang, but I've been longwinded lately).

 

[myco]

ok here it goes.

Shampoos: Creme of nature(gree and white), Head and Shoulders

Conditioners: UBH Protein Conditioner, Creme of Nature (purple and white), Vo5 Oasis(for cowashes),NTM Deep conditioner

Moisturizers:ORS Olive oil in jar, Profective Break Free and Mega Growth

I wash my hair every three days and have been deep conditioning with every wash alternating between moisture and protein. No heat since New Year's Eve. And when I do use heat it's once a month or every 2 months. And I am relaxed.

How are you handling your hair after it airdries? Even though airdrying is good for your hair, it can be a trial when it comes to styling. Combing through my hair after it has airdried in a bun is when I notice the most snap, crackle, and pop if I'm not careful. If I'm going to airdry my hair, I try to limit all combing to while it is wet and coated with a leave-in.

 

[KiniKakes]

Msshic gave you some really good replies.

In my mind breakage is caused by three things - either on their own, or in combination.

1) Too much/Too little protien - too much protein will make you hair brittle and hard. Too little protien, and your hair is weaker and more likely to break from mechanical damage.

2) Too much/Too little moisture - too much moisture, and your hair will be extra fragile, and very weak. Too little moisture, and your hair will be dry and brittle - like a dead twig.

3) Mechanical damage - hair rubbing on ANYTHING - clothing, seats, hats, coat collars, etc, rough combing/brushing, pulling to tight/yanking too hard.

The mechanical stuff is the easiest to fix - and your hair sounds like it's at a risky length - a few inches below shoulder means that it's JUST long enough to rub on EVERYTHING - and still not QUITE long enough to be able to lift it up out of the way. But - take a day, and pay CLOSE attention to everything that touches your hair - from the towel in the morning to the pillowcase at night. Check your combs - are they seamfree? Are there any nicks?

As far as moisture/protien - look at your hair. Is it hard? When you pull it - gently, and try it on a shed hair, does it stretch, and THEN break, or does it just SNAP?
I would start with more moisture - the WORST you can do is over moisturize (which is usually pretty obvious - limp, mushy, feels like wet paper hair) - and that can be fixed with a quick protien treatment.

I also agree that clarifying is VITAL. If you use any products that have silicones in them, they are designed to 'coat' your hair with a thin layer of silicone. The longer you use them, the thicker the layer, until it's coating your hair so well that NOTHING you use on your head is really getting to your hair - it's like each strand is saran-wrapped. A regular shampoo helps, but a good clarifying will insure that your OTHER products are working directly on your hair, and will give you the best results possible.

I don't use any cone products, and I STILL clarify once a month - because I want to be sure that my hair is as 'fresh' as possible.

Good luck, and I hope that some of this helps.

(dang, but I've been longwinded lately).

Awesome and thorough response! Nuffin left for me to add!

 

[GoldenBreeze]

Well i haven't cowashed in a long time but I think your right msshic, I probably do need to use a clarifying poo.I'm going to do that the next time I wash.I don't even think that I ever used a clarifying poo.What is a good one? Thank you For your help!

You can also try an ACV rinse.

 

[GoldenBreeze]

Msshic gave you some really good replies.

In my mind breakage is caused by three things - either on their own, or in combination.

1) Too much/Too little protien - too much protein will make you hair brittle and hard. Too little protien, and your hair is weaker and more likely to break from mechanical damage.

2) Too much/Too little moisture - too much moisture, and your hair will be extra fragile, and very weak. Too little moisture, and your hair will be dry and brittle - like a dead twig.

3) Mechanical damage - hair rubbing on ANYTHING - clothing, seats, hats, coat collars, etc, rough combing/brushing, pulling to tight/yanking too hard.

The mechanical stuff is the easiest to fix - and your hair sounds like it's at a risky length - a few inches below shoulder means that it's JUST long enough to rub on EVERYTHING - and still not QUITE long enough to be able to lift it up out of the way. But - take a day, and pay CLOSE attention to everything that touches your hair - from the towel in the morning to the pillowcase at night. Check your combs - are they seamfree? Are there any nicks?

As far as moisture/protien - look at your hair. Is it hard? When you pull it - gently, and try it on a shed hair, does it stretch, and THEN break, or does it just SNAP?
I would start with more moisture - the WORST you can do is over moisturize (which is usually pretty obvious - limp, mushy, feels like wet paper hair) - and that can be fixed with a quick protien treatment.

I also agree that clarifying is VITAL. If you use any products that have silicones in them, they are designed to 'coat' your hair with a thin layer of silicone. The longer you use them, the thicker the layer, until it's coating your hair so well that NOTHING you use on your head is really getting to your hair - it's like each strand is saran-wrapped. A regular shampoo helps, but a good clarifying will insure that your OTHER products are working directly on your hair, and will give you the best results possible.

I don't use any cone products, and I STILL clarify once a month - because I want to be sure that my hair is as 'fresh' as possible.

Good luck, and I hope that some of this helps.

(dang, but I've been longwinded lately).

I like this so well that I'm saving a link to it.

 

[PinkAngel]

You've gotten some really good choices for clarifying poo. I also like Suave Professionals Clarifying (Rusk Knockoff) Just be sure to follow w/ a mositurizing shampoo.

 

[PinkAngel]

Msshic gave you some really good replies.

In my mind breakage is caused by three things - either on their own, or in combination.

1) Too much/Too little protien - too much protein will make you hair brittle and hard. Too little protien, and your hair is weaker and more likely to break from mechanical damage.

2) Too much/Too little moisture - too much moisture, and your hair will be extra fragile, and very weak. Too little moisture, and your hair will be dry and brittle - like a dead twig.

3) Mechanical damage - hair rubbing on ANYTHING - clothing, seats, hats, coat collars, etc, rough combing/brushing, pulling to tight/yanking too hard.

The mechanical stuff is the easiest to fix - and your hair sounds like it's at a risky length - a few inches below shoulder means that it's JUST long enough to rub on EVERYTHING - and still not QUITE long enough to be able to lift it up out of the way. But - take a day, and pay CLOSE attention to everything that touches your hair - from the towel in the morning to the pillowcase at night. Check your combs - are they seamfree? Are there any nicks?

As far as moisture/protien - look at your hair. Is it hard? When you pull it - gently, and try it on a shed hair, does it stretch, and THEN break, or does it just SNAP?
I would start with more moisture - the WORST you can do is over moisturize (which is usually pretty obvious - limp, mushy, feels like wet paper hair) - and that can be fixed with a quick protien treatment.

I also agree that clarifying is VITAL. If you use any products that have silicones in them, they are designed to 'coat' your hair with a thin layer of silicone. The longer you use them, the thicker the layer, until it's coating your hair so well that NOTHING you use on your head is really getting to your hair - it's like each strand is saran-wrapped. A regular shampoo helps, but a good clarifying will insure that your OTHER products are working directly on your hair, and will give you the best results possible.

I don't use any cone products, and I STILL clarify once a month - because I want to be sure that my hair is as 'fresh' as possible.

Good luck, and I hope that some of this helps.

(dang, but I've been longwinded lately).

Great break-down!