My hair is super soft, but . . . .

[Glib Gurl]

Thanks to all of the extra conditioning I've been doing, my hair is super soft these days. It feels wonderful! However, it doesn't *look* wonderful . . . it's become a little more difficult to style . . . it won't hold a tight curl (and given my extreme thickness and comparatively short length -- just above my shoulders) there's not too much I can do with it.

Does anyone else face this problem? Any suggestions for styling?

 

[Nightingale]

Ever since I colored with Bigen my hair feels the same way. Its great in a sense, but I'd like a little firmer curl. Recs needed!

 

[HERicane10]

Have you tried flexi rods? They usually give a fairly tighter curl than magnetic rollers depending on the size.

 

[gorgeoushair]

I've noticed this too since I've been "baggying" overnight. My braidouts seem to not last 30 min. What exactly are you all doing to contribute to the extra moisture and softness?

I would say washing and conditioning may solve the problem(or at least mine) and a little protein.

 

[Glib Gurl]

Have you tried flexi rods? They usually give a fairly tighter curl than magnetic rollers depending on the size.

I use those occasionally (they're kinda uncomfortable to sleep on). I will try again and see!

 

[Glib Gurl]

@GorgeousHair - Actually it's the extra washing that I'm doing that is making the difference -- I'm washing (and conditioning) about 2x per week now (up from maybe once every other week). Also, I'm using more olive oil and hair growth products (BT and another one I got from Walgreens - can't remember the name).

 

[Aveena]

My hair is the same way. Wonderful and soft. The only way I can hold a curl is if I flexi rod wet hair with setting lotion. at 7 weeks post relaxer my hair is wonderfully moisturized and very puffy but nice at the same time. I'd like to see how to get it to hold a curl too.

 

[Divine Inspiration]

Do your ends need to be trimmed? Sometimes split/damaged/old ends don't hold a curl as well.

I agree with the poster who suggested a little protein...your hair may be overmoisturized and too limp to hold the curl. Protein would make it a little "sturdier"

Do you use any styling aids? Maybe you could try a pomade, a styling spray or something similar to add a soft hold.

 

[neenee280]

Do your ends need to be trimmed? Sometimes split/damaged/old ends don't hold a curl as well.

I agree with the poster who suggested a little protein...your hair may be overmoisturized and too limp to hold the curl. Protein would make it a little "sturdier"

Do you use any styling aids? Maybe you could try a pomade, a styling spray or something similar to add a soft hold.

I agree with Divine. I co-wash 2x's a week and I hold a curl better but when I was washing with shampoo my curls seem to be a bit limp. The protein seems to give my hair more body and more sturdiness.

 

[Glib Gurl]

Protein you say . . . any product recommendations? (Because, that's exactly what I need, more products )

 

[neenee280]

Protein you say . . . any product recommendations? (Because, that's exactly what I need, more products )

I got the Pratial Silk Worm this weekend. I looked at the label and it does have Silk Protein in it. First I did a roller set on Saturday and my curls lasted really well. I would even say the longest ever and I only pincurled once. Tonight, I had to do a "wash and go" after doing major house work. Washed with shampoo - silicon mix, used the silk worm and left it in for 5 min and then used my 12 en 1 rinse. My hair felt sooooo silky. Twist setting it now so I hope the set lasts until saturday but I am sure it will!

 

[HoneyDew]

Do your ends need to be trimmed? Sometimes split/damaged/old ends don't hold a curl as well.

I agree with the poster who suggested a little protein...your hair may be overmoisturized and too limp to hold the curl. Protein would make it a little "sturdier"

Do you use any styling aids? Maybe you could try a pomade, a styling spray or something similar to add a soft hold.

DI. you are so right. My hair has been kinda limp this week. I did a protein treatment last night - not only did my rollerset come out curlier, but I think I am going to be able to stretch my relaxer for a few more weeks. I was going to relax this Sunday, but after last nights treatment and how well my hair is "behaving" I am not going to relax after all. You do know hair, girl!

 

[Aveena]

I just did a leave-in protien treatment last night and my hair seems so much stronger. I think I was a tad bit over moisturized (just a tad) protein helped.

I did protein treatments before LHCF and ended up with hard hair. I never thought I could have a problem with too much moisture. But now that I know my "moisture threshold" I'll cut back and try to extend the DC to find that balance.

I think my hair can hold a curl now.

 

[Divine Inspiration]

DI. you are so right. My hair has been kinda limp this week. I did a protein treatment last night - not only did my rollerset come out curlier, but I think I am going to be able to stretch my relaxer for a few more weeks. I was going to relax this Sunday, but after last nights treatment and how well my hair is "behaving" I am not going to relax after all. You do know hair, girl!

Thanks girl

GG, I'm a huge fan of Nexxus Keraphix. I recently purchased Enphuse, but I haven't used it.

I recommend mixing Keraphix with a moistuizing con (Humectress/Humectin), adding a little oil (amla, EVOO, castor, whichever) and DCing for 30 minutes.