I Have Not Mastered The Art of...

[Supergirl]

selecting the right products for my hair when I have alot of new growth.

What might you relaxed and natural divas suggest (shampoo and conditioner) to soften and tame new growth? (air dried new growth at that)

 

[Lindy]

Didn't I just read a post about your relaxer touch-up?? You're already worrying about taming new growth?? /images/graemlins/look.gif /images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Supergirl]

Yes, girl I am freshly relaxed as of this past Saturday. But the few weeks before that, I was having issues with all the new growth. I went my regular 10 weeks, but I've got to get it under control. I'm just planning in advance for next time.

 

[Honi]

You already use good products as far as poo and conditioners. I just discovered Kenra MC and Elasta QP Intense and those work really well on the newgrowth in softening and detangling. What have you tried so far?

Also when I airdry I tie my hair down so that it lays flat. It will stay like that for about a day or two until the next wash.

 

[Supergirl]

I use Kenra which is great at softening and detangling my hair except for the new growth. The newgrowth is detangled, but still kind of stiff.

 

[Shawnee66]

I was having the same problem. I just got a relaxer this Sunday after waiting 8 weeks. I used Garnier Frutis Sleek and Shine and it got my new growth under control. It made it soft and I was able to comb it with no problem.

 

[Britt]

LUST as a leave in and S-Curl for the new growth.

 

[Bunny77]

Hey Supergirl! Have you thought about the Jessicurl line? She advertises a lot on Naturallycurly.com. Her Too Shea conditioner and deep treatment are very moisturizing and softening.

 

[Supergirl]

Hmmm... I've never heard of it. I'll have to check it out. Thanks /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[pink_flower]

This is a good thread, I struggle with my new growth as well(im 6 weeks post right now). One thing I know for sure is that I must deep condition with a moisturizing conditioner with heat. I find it really softens up my new growth. Right now Im using Cream of Nature Nourishing Conditioner

I also usually need something a little heavy to moisturize my new growth. I have used WGO and HHB in the past but Im really dont like them anymore. Im thinking of trying Profectivs Root health since I just rediscovered Breakfree this weekend and it helped a lot.

I also bun my hair up for the most part until I can relax. For my edges I use a combo of Lets Jam and Smooth N shine gellation to make it look sleek. I tie a scarf on my head for about 10 mins before I head out in the morning..works pretty good.

 

[lovelymissyoli]

To hold my new growth down I use Mango butter. As for shampoos and conditioners, I don't use anything imparticular just Nexxus products (shampoo), Elasta QP (shampoo), and Suave (conditioner) to soften my hair. Since I keep my hair curled I don't worry too much about my new growth being out in the open because technically it's being covered my the curls.

 

[LABETT]

Elucence Shampoo and Conditioner followed by Sta So Fro gets me by when my newgrowth is unruly.

 

[ubavka123]

I am 7 weeks post touch-up (full steam ahead to 12!) and I just tried Kiehl's Creme de la Creme Groom Repairateur with Silk leave-in on my hair. I love it. It moisturized my hair AND new growth while imparting deep shine and leaving no greasy after feel. It is a little pricey, but you can ask them for samples at any Kiehl's store to give it a try before you buy. They gladly give them. I am impressed with the product so far. It has been a while since I used a product that leaves my hair moisturized with no greasy after feel. /images/graemlins/cool.gif I was using Elasta Recovery which is excellent at softening new growth, but leaves my hair a little greasy.