How to KEEP thick ends?

[summerof1990]

Why is it that every time i grow my hair out to bra strap length
I ALWAYS end up with stringy ends!!!!


then i end up chopping it back to shoulder length =(
IT. NEVER. FAILS

my do's.
-i DO seal and moisturize my hair with aloe vera juice, cantu leave in, and seal it with olive oil.
- i do a twist out when i go to bed . i also started wrapping my hair to combat thickness when i need a relaxer.
-condition with herbal essences
-i do eggs for protein


i really don't deep condition because i can never find a good one; however, i found a really good stylist and i want her to do my deep conditioners because around that the time i need a DC my hair is probably thick and i want a professional to do my hair when im prone to breakage from now ON.

is it that i need to trim often? (4-6 weeks)
i do know girls who haven't cutten their hair in years and still manage to have thick ends.

 

[remnant]

Have you heard about the leading hair theory of Chicoro it will help you understand what happen to your hair.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=628523&highlight=chicoro
It will thicken if when your hair reaches bra Strap you maintain your hair at that lenght, you trim the ends which are going further than that. If you are patient, your ends will thicken at bra strap.

 

[Saludable84]

Why is it that every time i grow my hair out to bra strap length I ALWAYS end up with stringy ends!!!! then i end up chopping it back to shoulder length =( IT. NEVER. FAILS my do's. -i DO seal and moisturize my hair with aloe vera juice, cantu leave in, and seal it with olive oil. - i do a twist out when i go to bed . i also started wrapping my hair to combat thickness when i need a relaxer. -condition with herbal essences -i do eggs for protein i really don't deep condition because i can never find a good one; however, i found a really good stylist and i want her to do my deep conditioners because around that the time i need a DC my hair is probably thick and i want a professional to do my hair when im prone to breakage from now ON. is it that i need to trim often? (4-6 weeks) i do know girls who haven't cutten their hair in years and still manage to have thick ends.

It sounds like you need a good moisture DC. You are using aloe Vera which is closing the hair and cantu which has protein but what are you using to even it out?

You may also need to learn how to dust so you can prevent trims. Going to a professional may not solve the problem.

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[felic1]

Good tips from these ladies.....

 

[Honey Bee]

You also need to find a dc you can use at home. Shame on you!


j/k, but yeah, you really need a moisturizing dc

 

[SuchaLady]

Too much protein!

 

[Sholapie]

How much heat do you use?
Do you detangle your hair gently?
Do you wear you hair down a lot?
just some ideas and things that have helped me with my ends

 

[MizzBFly]

This topic is what I was going to start a thead on myself and I hope it helps. I grew my hair to grazing MBL and it was NOT thick. when I was at BSL I saw that I needed a trim and refused but in hindsight, I should have. Now I lost 4 inches of bad ends and could've had gained 3 inches of healthly ends. Yesterday I told my husband to cut it off and learned my lesson. Unlike you I do weekly DC (which is a great step to start)and everything in between but my point is when you see the first signs of damage/weakness/thinness fix it.

this link below helps to describe it
http://www.justgrowalready.com/sear...00-04:00&max-results=4&start=52&by-date=false

** everyone is different and some ladies can choose not to trim and their hair would thrive, while others should stay more consistant, I now know what category I fit into. With more ends the same length and thickness a head can withstand more manipulation w/o damage.**

 

[APrayer4Hair]

Idk about using that cantu on your ends daily...jow do they feel? As someone else stated it has protein. Consider something more moisturizing

 

[summerof1990]

This topic is what I was going to start a thead on myself and I hope it helps. I grew my hair to grazing MBL and it was NOT thick. when I was at BSL I saw that I needed a trim and refused but in hindsight, I should have. Now I lost 4 inches of bad ends and could've had gained 3 inches of healthly ends. Yesterday I told my husband to cut it off and learned my lesson. Unlike you I do weekly DC (which is a great step to start)and everything in between but my point is when you see the first signs of damage/weakness/thinness fix it.

this link below helps to describe it
http://www.justgrowalready.com/sear...00-04:00&max-results=4&start=52&by-date=false

** everyone is different and some ladies can choose not to trim and their hair would thrive, while others should stay more consistant, I now know what category I fit into. With more ends the same length and thickness a head can withstand more manipulation w/o damage.**

what do you deep condition with?

 

[summerof1990]

Idk about using that cantu on your ends daily...jow do they feel? As someone else stated it has protein. Consider something more moisturizing

will do!
i may try silk elements or mango butter

 

[ManeStreet]

Trim your ends as needed. In my opinion trimming isn't promoted enough on here.... Just have a conservative 1/4 inch trimmed every two to three months or as needed.

 

[Lilmama1011]

Some ladies find that the longer their hair gets their hair just gets thin at the ends. I do believe in the lead hair theory though because if your retaining length, eventually your hair will catch up, but if it's getting thinner and thinner, then that mean the hair is breaking off at a certain point in certain areas and maybe you should just cut a couple of inches

 

[**SaSSy**]

You should try bagging your ends only. I've been doing it for years. Just make sure you keep you hair balanced with moisture and protein.