you really need a moisturizing leave in...check out sistaslick for recommendations...Have you tried elasta QP? It's on sale at Rite Aid this week for $4.99.
Ok, you need some moisture, IMHA (in my HUMBLE opinion). I would suggest pre-pooing with either palm oil or coconut oil and leave overnight. I currently use OJON Restorative to pre-poo at least once a week, which is like a modified palm oil + natural extracts, and over the course of a month, my hair was getting SO much moisture back. I am relaxed, but I still think this will help you. I also use Vatika coconut oil which works well for me and my family's hair. STOP THE CLARIFYING!!!Once you pre-poo, try co-washing with a good conditioner. Try one that's silicone free. You need that to smooth your cuticle. Or, if you just feel you need to clarify or shampoo, try 1 tablespoon baking soda in a cup of hot water or with one tablespoon lemon juice in the dose of conditioner or use a very mild/moisturizing shampoo no more than 1x per week. I don't think you need a shampoo with any strong cleansing or clarifying abilities. Also, when I was natural, I used to spritz my hair with plain distilled water in a spray bottle daily (1 or 2x) to add moisture back into my hair. HTH!
Cinda2503, I think the palm/coconut oil pre-poo could help you, too. It definitely did me...[/quot
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!! Okay where can i find the Vatika coconut oil. I am going to try to just co-wash from now on. I truly appreciate all of your help. I cut just about all of my hair, i guess I just have to start over and do a better job of taking care of.
Ok, you need some moisture, IMHA (in my HUMBLE opinion). I would suggest pre-pooing with either palm oil or coconut oil and leave overnight. I currently use OJON Restorative to pre-poo at least once a week, which is like a modified palm oil + natural extracts, and over the course of a month, my hair was getting SO much moisture back. I am relaxed, but I still think this will help you. I also use Vatika coconut oil which works well for me and my family's hair. STOP THE CLARIFYING!!!
Cinda2503, I think the palm/coconut oil pre-poo could help you, too. It definitely did me...[/quot
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!! Okay where can i find the Vatika coconut oil. I am going to try to just co-wash from now on. I truly appreciate all of your help. I cut just about all of my hair, i guess I just have to start over and do a better job of taking care of.
Aww...man! I was hoping you could salvage your hair and rebuild. Anywhoo, you can buy Vatika at any Indian store or http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=203943
Yeah I feel it now. Thank you for the link, I'm going to be counting on you for more advice so that I don't have to go through this again. I now have about 2-3in of hair.Hopefully next time around is better. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!!!
Let me know how you like the video, I might have to pick it up. I have been roller setting weekly. I am getting better but I still need some work (not to mention how long it takes me and how bad my arms hurt
so plz 4give me...
Yeah I feel it now. Thank you for the link, I'm going to be counting on you for more advice so that I don't have to go through this again. I now have about 2-3in of hair.
Gurl, we got your back!!
well get better soon.Well here is my progress from Feb 1st to now
I have added HE Breaks over and Silicon Mix and airdrying and Mizani Nighttime H2O
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Your hair is looking good! Sorry to hear you are not feeling
Well let see, my regime is going to change since things did not work out in my favor, I had to cut my hair. I will be able to post pics on Monday because my camera isn't working. Alright, I will no longer wash my hair with shampoo every week just once every month or so.
Here is my regime:
co-wash 2-3 week (HE Breaks-Over)
pre-poo everytime I co-wash with cond. (Aubrey Organics GPB) and at the moment castor oil, I will be adding vatika coconut oil when I finds some (leave that on overnite)
apply leave-in (HE LTR)
seal ends with castor oil
Okay, I have gotten alot of good advice but at the moment there are some products that I can't find or afford so I have to use what I have and when I get the money and find the products my regime will be changing. I just sealing my ends hopefully that will help with the split ends issue, I can't wait until I can get a GREAT MOISTURIZING LEAVE-IN (Elasta QP). Thanks for all of your HELP FindingME!!!!
I hope this works better for you, so you can grow that hair out healthy and strong and not have to cut anymore! I can't wait to see results!!
Well here is my progress from Feb 1st to now
I have added HE Breaks over and Silicon Mix and airdrying and Mizani Nighttime H2O
THE THICKNESS AND THE SHINE ALONE MAKE ME WANT TO HUG YOU!!!! 
Ladies I have finally got my fotki up and current. I have pictures of my latest roller set, try not to laugh, too hard at least
I tried clarifing with baking soda and water this week i liked it alot. Also I have added Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer to my reg. so far so good.
Whenever my hair feels a little too mushy or has too much moisture, I spray that in before rollersetting/braiding/whatever and it balances it right on out. It's pretty much the only thing in the Apoghee line that's a DEFINITE keeper for me. Otherwise, I am searching for some good protein products for my regi once I use up this Aphogee.
OMG, Pr3tty!! YOUR HAIR ROCKS!!!!!
It also looks longer to me as well! Way to grow!
thanx I guess when you take care of your hair it does pay.. Im happy so farThis looks GREAT! Do you know if HE Breaks Over and HE LTR have any protein in them? The protein will help strengthen your hair. I checked the HE site and the Break's Over looks like it should have some protein as it's touted as a "stregthening and anti-breakage" collection of products. It did not list the ingredients, though. I understand that it's still really moisturizing, so you should be good. Pr3tty swears by it. Maybe the LTR is more moisturizing? Not sure, but I could tell more from the ingredients. I may have to try some of the HE products this summer!
The Aubrey Organics GPB is protein-based so you should be good there. I am not familiar with it, but it sounds balanced and should provide good moisture for you as well.
Girl, you are ready to lock and load!
I had to get the LTR because I couldn't find the HE Breaks-Over. I tried the LTR yesterday and sealed with castor oil, my hair feels a lot better. I just have to use a lot of LTR because my hair is thicker than I thought it was. And yes after the prepoo I co-washed only. My hair feels alot more moisturized. You are my hair SAVIOR, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
, but I can tell my layers are growing out. Especially around my face, I used to have bangs, now they are almost chin length! My hair also hangs differently. It feels more dense and thick, I guess bc the layers are moving towards the ends of my hair. However, due to my extreme scissor happy-ness, I have probably cut 2+ inches of new growth off the ends of my hair. I still have 1 inch more that I want to cut, but I am TRYING to get to full APL and beyond before I do it.
Your hair is looking good! Sorry to hear you are not feeling
Your hair looks great Pretty. When i get home, i'll post my improved regi and pics.
