How do you prevent Breakage?

[cocoberry10]

Hello Ladies. I am new to this forum. I have really enjoyed all the advice and recipes so far! I have a relaxer, and retouch between every 9-14 weeks (I try to wait as long as possible). I have been using Cathy Howse's program since July. I have a question about preventing breakage.

When I allow my hair to airdry, it can get pretty tangled up, and there are sometimes little balls of hair (very small) at the bottom of my hair that come out when I pull them. However, when I use a blowdryer (which I hate), I have less breakage, but I do have the small "sailor knots" that come down at the bottom of my hair. I know I am damaging my hair using a blowdryer, so I want to stop using heat. Can someone please give me advice about how to prevent breakage? Thanks.

 

[KAddy]

You should post this on the main board instead of the hair recipe one as many ladies don't come to this board.

Welcome

 

[cocoberry10]

Thanks, I will

 

[Sandy10]

First? Do you use a protein treatment at least every nine weeks? When using a protein treatment make sure to wash with a moisturizing rinse or shampoo afterward to soften. Because the protein treatment toughens the hair, you must soften afterward. Next, try using Olive Oil Moisturizing Lotion. Not too much because it does contain protein. It takes a nickel size to detangle your hair. Work it through your strands and wait to let soften you strands. Hope this helps you.

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