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[AfroGymnast]

Im a new member, obviously, coming out of lurker mode. anyways im 15. My hair natural an d 5-10 inches. 3c-4ab or OS thin - medium using the LOIS system dont know what texture im a no pooer
my hair problems (challenges

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my hair is on the very dry side as is my scalp. if i was to rub it, it sounds like someone writing very hard with a pencil my hair sounds more or less the same sometimes

while my hair is wet even when its drying it really soft but once it is dried (i ary dry either with braids or bantu knots) it has rough dry feeling. except the time when i used evoo. so i dont know maybe i need a leave-in. even with then oil after its dry itsv feeled dry and greasy a few hours later sometimes i use ors carrot oil or mango butter as a li.
i get my braided in cornrow extensions every once in awhile. and when its not braided i wear my hair in a ponytail with the ends tucked under. i haven't used any kind of heat in so long i dont remember so that not the problem. i cond. rinse 1-2 a week. i wet my hair daily when i wear the bun/ ponytail
i wear a silk scraf to bed and either braid in 2-8 braids, french braids, or bantu knots

tjhe products i have
suave naturals tropical coconut conditioner
elasta qp mango butter
ors carrot oil (kinda strong smelling but sorta gets the job, moisturizing/ soften if put on dry hair)
proclaim cholesterol (does do anything so i dont use it any more)
(im not nearly a pj but wouldnt mind if i had the hair to go with it)

products thinking about getting
s-curl
castor oil
maybe some ion products
and thats my (hair) life story

also looking for a:
leave-in cond.
an every day moisturizer (besides the scurl)
and a regular wash out cond. (preferably w/o -cones i no poo and smells fruity but not a requirement)
deep treatments (both a moisturizing and a protein or reconstructor)
what is you take on some sally generic products (the ones that fit the criteria for lack of better word, above)

now i would like to take this time, in advance, to thank each and every one of you who took the time to answer me
did i miss something for any clarification or questions please ask

 

[Kitkat]

Welcome to the board, AfroGymnast!!

 

[adrienne0914]

welcome to the board, afrogymnast!

it seems to me you just need to find the right moisturizer for your hair. in addition to the mango butter, you may need something before it to add the moisture that the mango butter will seal in. if you're considering the S-Curl, i'd say try it or some other curl activator. that has been the answer for me. if you want some other moisturizer beyond that, hopefully someone else will have other recommendations.

adrienne

 

[Paris Belle]

Hello and Welcome AfroGymnast.

I have relaxed 3c hair, but I will try to recommend some products that I think may be good for natural hair.


I would highly recommend a hot oil treatment especially if your hair and scalp is dry. I suffer from this as well, and I use them every wash as a preshampoo treatment. You can do them with essential oils, store brought products like Hot Six oil and my old time favorite honey and olive oil mixture.

I would also recommend using oil or some sort of moisturizer on the scalp at least once or twice a week and every day on the hair. The ORS Carrot Oil can be used to do this. Many people stay away from products that have petroleum and I don't think this one has petro in it. Castor oil would also help or Wild Growth oil.

For my scalp I make a mixture of essential oils and shea butter (there's a recipe called the Coconut Rose Butter) on the Hair Recipe Board that's very similar.

A good deep moisturizing conditioner with cones is the Motions Moisture Plus and for protein CPR or Motions Oil Moisturizer Protein conditioner.

For leave ins I would recommend Infusium 23, Razac's Leave In Treatment or Motions Nourish In. I think these are really important to use after washing the hair in addition to moisturizers.

A good regular wash out conditioner w/o cones that I used to use is the Suave Awapuhi knock-off. It smells delightful and does a good job of detangling.

 

[OnlyChild]

I have noticed a dramatic difference in the moisture my hair retains since I have been using the jojoba/castor/rosemary oil blend.

 

[Allandra]

Welcome to the board.

 

[Peachtree]

Hi
Just wanted to welcome u to our hair family. I hope you're able to get all of your questions answered...

God Bless,
Peachtree

 

[sweetcocoa]

Welcome. For me finding the right type of moisturizer...applying it to wet hair then sealing it in before it's dry is the key for keeping my hair soft and moisturized when it's dry. Right now (as I type) I melt a small amount(1/2 teaspoon) of my personal shea butter and oil pomade. Add about 2 tablespoons of Pantene Pro-v Smooth and Sleek or my favorite Paul Mitchells Supercharged(1 table spoon each) and use this as a leave in after my final rinse. Also you might have a problem with hard water...which will leave your hair very hard and dry. I use bottled distilled water as much as I can. I use it as my final rinse always. And if I'm just rinsing I use only this. By the way the Sauve Coconut drued my hair out personally.

 

[AfroGymnast]

Thanks for the welcome

So I will get the scurl adrienne

i will also look more into the oils. I probably get the infusium 23 too have you tried their regular conditioner. thanks about the awapuhi. will try they are so cheap

Sweetcocoa that might be it, the suave conditioner. it leaves a sorta film on my scap

Thanks again

 

[zanna]

Welcome to the forum AfroGymnast

Zanna

 

[Chakira]

I just wanted to say hi, and welcome (though I don't post much). BTW, love the user name! I did gymnastics and coach as well.