divachyk
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I use to struggle with ng issues which would make me end my stretch. It took many months of trial and error but a few things that helped me along the way (in no particular order) --
-applying moisturizer to my ng in a deliberate fashion like a relaxer TU
-finger combing to remove shed hairs so that moisture can penetrate ng
-spritz ng with water before applying moisturizer
-cowashing
I work in 4 quadrants. I finger comb to remove shed hairs. This also separates the hair so that I can really get into the ng and moisturize really good. Plus, it removes shed hairs that might absorb moisturizer unnecessarily. No need to keep shed hairs and have it absorb my moisturizer.
I apply moisturizer throughout one quadrant to both the ng and the length. If my ng is really dry, I will sprtiz my ng with water first and then apply moisturizer. I then massage my roots to distribute product. My finger motions mimic that of scalp massaging to rub in the product. I seal, two strand twist and then move to the next quadrant of hair.
In hotter months, I like using glycerin based products instead of water. I tend to use Scurl more than any other glycerin product.
I also like DB Transitioning Cream to hydrate the ng. Good stuff.
How do you hydrate your ng?
-applying moisturizer to my ng in a deliberate fashion like a relaxer TU
-finger combing to remove shed hairs so that moisture can penetrate ng
-spritz ng with water before applying moisturizer
-cowashing
I work in 4 quadrants. I finger comb to remove shed hairs. This also separates the hair so that I can really get into the ng and moisturize really good. Plus, it removes shed hairs that might absorb moisturizer unnecessarily. No need to keep shed hairs and have it absorb my moisturizer.
I apply moisturizer throughout one quadrant to both the ng and the length. If my ng is really dry, I will sprtiz my ng with water first and then apply moisturizer. I then massage my roots to distribute product. My finger motions mimic that of scalp massaging to rub in the product. I seal, two strand twist and then move to the next quadrant of hair.
In hotter months, I like using glycerin based products instead of water. I tend to use Scurl more than any other glycerin product.
I also like DB Transitioning Cream to hydrate the ng. Good stuff.
How do you hydrate your ng?