My hair is Breaking off BADLY!!! Please help me!!!

[sunkissedbronze]

Hi all ,

I do not post very often but this is a serious problem for me!!! My hair seems to be going through major breakage right now everytime I wash it or even do something with it ,it's coming out ... I am trying to grow it out so this is very upsetting for me I need some advice... Please

 

[MizaniMami]

Have you tried reading Sistaslick's Breakage 101 thread. It is a sticky on top of this board. I would suggest reading that and see if you can find the answer to your problem on that. I has the bomb advice!!

Now, I have a few questions that I think are critical for you to get the proper info that you need from LHCF ladies: How often do you wash? What do you wash and condition with? Do you moisturize daily and if so with what? And how often and do you use heat?

 

[Catina72]

I am so sorry to hear this. Why don't you post us your regimen and how you wear your hair, how long since a chemical treatment, etc. so we can try to help you out. Don't panic.

 

[Supergirl]

Yes, please post your regimen and if you have any idea what is causing your breakage, please include that too.

 

[sunkissedbronze]

Well ladies thank you for respondng !!

My regimine is as follows:

I am natural, I wear my hair with a part down the middle with my hair pulled back in a bun. my washing is not really consistent sometimes I was 2x's a week , every two weeks, etc. I use various products on my hair but the main two are aloe vera gel and glycerin.



Thank you,
Aaliyah

 

[peacelove]

Are you pulling your hair back in a bun while it is wet? That could be a big contribution. As you hair dries in the bun, it wants to retract but has nowhere to go because it is stretched out already to the limit. So it snaps.

 

[Angelicus]

you are all some intelligent people! I love detective work! Great thread.

 

[Supergirl]

What brand of aloe vera gel are you using? This could in fact be a drying agent. Some brands are drying just like hair gel.

What is your shampoo that you are washing with?

How do you get your natural hair pulled back into the bun? Are you using a brush?

 

[OnceUponAtime]

Are you pulling your hair back in a bun while it is wet? That could be a big contribution. As you hair dries in the bun, it wants to retract but has nowhere to go because it is stretched out already to the limit. So it snaps.

I agree. If I bun when wet, I make certain that there is some slack. If I feel any tightness, I re-bun while it's drying. Also, be carful of what tools you use for bunning. No unprotected elastics. Use cut off knee high stocking tops and satin scrunchies. Don't comb or brush unnecessarily (I recommend searching the threads for suggestions on how to comb/brush).

Also, you didn't mention conditioning or your if your hair is dry. It's a good idea to deep condition as needed. If you're following a low manipulation routine, then deep condition at least once or twice a month.

You may be losing elasticity from lack of moisture and conditioning. A cholesterol conditioner deep conditoner could be helpful. A pre poo of conditioner, honey and olive oil treatment is a great way to incorporate moisture into your hair.

May I also recommend a repair treatment? There are many to choose from, but since you are not using too many products, I would suggest using something safe, like Nexxus Keraphix once a month. But investigate all of your repair product options, because there are so many out there. If you are trying to stick with natural products, try a "kitchen" recipe. I believe there are quite a few on the Hair Recipe board.

Most important - be gentle and patient.

HTH!

 

[MizaniMami]

Are you pulling your hair back in a bun while it is wet? That could be a big contribution. As you hair dries in the bun, it wants to retract but has nowhere to go because it is stretched out already to the limit. So it snaps.

I agree with this 100%! Also check your aloe ingredients. Some of them contain those drying alcohols which may be a cuplrit!

Also, maybe your mix isn't moisturizing enough... Have you though about adding a tad bit of your fav. moisturizing condish to it?

 

[Amour]

I'm no expert lol... but when my hair was breaking similar to how yours was i added choppped up garlic in with my deep condition... the breakage seemed to lessen the completly start instantly.. hope this helps

edit: what does this mean ^^^ what i meant to say was the breakage seemed to lessen immediately and stopped eventually

 

[sunkissedbronze]

WOW!! Yeah I am bunning while wet, well I do both I bun wet and dry. I do condition but not like I use to it's a quick one now I just put the conditioner on comb it out and rinse. I use to deep condition follow with a creme rinse etc. but I have become lazy and my hair has paid the price.. My hair was bra-strap length I am embarrased to say where it is now. I think it is stress also I have a lot going on in my life now and it is overwhelming so most of the time my hair goes into a wet ponytail /bun with fruit of the earth aloe vera and vegetable glycerin.

 

[JLove74]

I'm no expert lol... but when my hair was breaking similar to how yours was i added choppped up garlic in with my deep condition... the breakage seemed to lessen the completly start instantly.. hope this helps

Totally agree...
I use Alter-Ego Hot Garlic oil conditioner and the shedding stopped immediately. I still use it, but only once a month now - as a preventative treatment. Don't worry, you won't smell like garlic

 

[Supergirl]

Fruit of The Earth aloe gel is a drying one. I know from personal experience. It made my hair as hard as "back in the day" hair gel used to.

If stress is causing you hair loss, get a vitamin B supplement going.

 

[sunkissedbronze]

Do you all have suggestions on other aloe vera gels? And thanks for the vitamin b advice I am going to buy that asap

 

[Amour]

Fruit of The Earth aloe gel is a drying one. I know from personal experience. It made my hair as hard as "back in the day" hair gel used to.

If stress is causing you hair loss, get a vitamin B supplement going.

LOL... I Remember those, the days when everybody's hair was 'glued' down to their scalp

 

[Taya]

Have you ever tried a curl activator gel? They can be real moisturizing, I put it on my daughter hair cause it was sooo dry and it has helped alot and her hair is growing.

 

[Faith]

Garlic oil should work, right?