I need help............FAST !!!!

[God_Favor]

I just flat-ironed my hair after 3 months in a bun. I can really tell the difference in my hair

. I have at least 2 inches of growth . All of this is to LHCF

!!! But I have a promblem

, there are little broken hairs all over my sink and in my comb. This has not happened in months

! My hair also feels kind of dry. The reason why I took my hair down is for the Hollidays , I am going home on Monday(my parents have not seen my hair in forever). What should I do ( I am really worried about the broken hairs) ? Should I do a co wash and flat-iron again? Here is what I did:
1. Washed 2xs with Mizani PuripHying poo (clairfied)
2. Redkens ALL SOFT Heavey Cream co, left on 30min w/ HC
3. Applied Surge to scalp
4 Applied a CD Hair milk ( it made my hair sort of oilly)
5. Air dryed
Did I do something wrong

?????????
HELP

 

[DahomeyAhosi]

I'd try a moisturizing shampoo followed by a protein conditioner or reconstructor and a moisturizing conditioner. I just tried AFfirm 5 in 1 which was great. I only had two shed hairs today and no breakage. Yesterday I had one broken strand.

 

[God_Favor]

THANKS DA

 

[Trinity1]

Listen, if your hair is dry get rid of the Surge (temporarily) that stuff is loaded with protein. Normally if someone has breakage I would say get a protein treatment for the breakage but since your hair is already dry and we all know protein will make it even dryer I would opt for deep conditioning. I was experiencing a little breakage last month,a couple of hairs a day,not much but to me it was alot because I was used to having almost no breakage. Anyway what I did was give my hair what I call a " 1 week therapy treatment" basically do not use anything that could be potentionally drying to the hair,that means no protein and no shampoos. What my week therapy consisted of was this: Day 1 do a condition wash,then deep conditioner with heat for 20 minutes,rinse then apply my usual leave in products. Repeat this every other day so by the end of day 5 you should have gotten 3 deep conditioning treatments. By day 7 your hair is moisturized enough to handle a protein treatment. Do your protein treatment and then follow up with another deep conditioning treatment and this should eliminate your breakage. It did wonders for me.

Tee Tee

 

[blue_flower]

I used to have the same experience when I flat-ironed my hair. It's the reason why I hardly use my flat iron any more. I think that it is inevitable to totally eliminate all breakage. You'll still experience some. The best advice I can offer you is to try not to manipulate your hair so much. I would also advise you not to flat-iron your hair so soon. I just think you'll make it worse.

 

[Trinity1]

Another thing. stay away from flat irons and blow dryers until your hair is back on track.

Tee Tee

 

[God_Favor]

Thanks Tee Tee and BF, I need all the advice I can get. My hair as been soo soft and I have had very little shedding for the past few months. This incident has really freaked me out!!! Maybe, I do a dobbie and leave the surge out until I return to my bun (sat.27th).

 

[GodsPromises]

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Tee Tee said:
Listen, if your hair is dry get rid of the Surge (temporarily) that stuff is loaded with protein. Normally if someone has breakage I would say get a protein treatment for the breakage but since your hair is already dry and we all know protein will make it even dryer I would opt for deep conditioning. I was experiencing a little breakage last month,a couple of hairs a day,not much but to me it was alot because I was used to having almost no breakage. Anyway what I did was give my hair what I call a " 1 week therapy treatment" basically do not use anything that could be potentionally drying to the hair,that means no protein and no shampoos. What my week therapy consisted of was this: Day 1 do a condition wash,then deep conditioner with heat for 20 minutes,rinse then apply my usual leave in products. Repeat this every other day so by the end of day 5 you should have gotten 3 deep conditioning treatments. By day 7 your hair is moisturized enough to handle a protein treatment. Do your protein treatment and then follow up with another deep conditioning treatment and this should eliminate your breakage. It did wonders for me.

Tee Tee

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What did you use for your deep conditioner each day?

 

[brismom]

I am in the same situation. my hair is shedding and breaking like crazy. I have actually been dealing with this for almost six years. Since my pregnancy with my son. I always had strong, shiny and thick hair. But once I got pregnant with him, everything changed. I've gone natural, had braids and even wore it conditioner curly for several months. I am at a loss. Even the pros haven't been able to solve the problem. Right now my hair is ear length and even. I don't blow dry or use a curling iron. I roller set every three days. I did an Aphogee two days ago and even as I respond I am under the dryer with a mayo conditioner. Help save my hair. My goal is 4 inches below bra strap by fall '05.

 

[Trinity1]

Hi Raquel,

I use Optimum Care Rich Conditioner for my deep conditioning treatments. I love this stuff and it smells yummy. The other day my 5 year old asked me if he could eat my hair......LOL... because it smelled so good

Tee Tee

 

[GodsPromises]

Thanks Tee Tee

 

[kyla]

[ QUOTE ]
Tee Tee said:
Listen, if your hair is dry get rid of the Surge (temporarily) that stuff is loaded with protein. Normally if someone has breakage I would say get a protein treatment for the breakage but since your hair is already dry and we all know protein will make it even dryer I would opt for deep conditioning. I was experiencing a little breakage last month,a couple of hairs a day,not much but to me it was alot because I was used to having almost no breakage. Anyway what I did was give my hair what I call a " 1 week therapy treatment" basically do not use anything that could be potentionally drying to the hair,that means no protein and no shampoos. What my week therapy consisted of was this: Day 1 do a condition wash,then deep conditioner with heat for 20 minutes,rinse then apply my usual leave in products. Repeat this every other day so by the end of day 5 you should have gotten 3 deep conditioning treatments. By day 7 your hair is moisturized enough to handle a protein treatment. Do your protein treatment and then follow up with another deep conditioning treatment and this should eliminate your breakage. It did wonders for me.

Tee Tee

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Hey Tee Tee,

I can not agree with you more. I was very afraid of the co Washes at first, but I tried it and to my surprise, GIRL THAT WAS IT! My hair never looked better, it was a nice rich black color(healthy), no breakage, AT ALL. I have NEVER, EVER HAD NO BREAKAGE. Thanks for that posting. I wish I had knonw this before, I think of all the times I went to my hair stylist, and she never knew this..

 

[lthomas1]

When was the last time you used a clarifying shampoo? Sound like you might have product buildup on your hair. Try this before using more protein.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Sorry to hear this.

I agree with Tee Tee.