Please look at my hair...Need advice...

[spicypeppermint]

I'm trying to build up a good hair regimen but I don't know where to start. I just had a relaxer on Sunday and already my hair has become super thick. (Without the relaxer it would have been twice as thick) I just took down a braid out using S-Curl & coconut oil and it did tame the thickness some. Now it just looks messy & greasy.

Any advice would be appreciated!!!!

 

[msa]

Well your hair looks great to me...I love the thickness . If you feel it's greasy just get some paper towels and pat your hair down, that will help remove some of the coconut oil.

Do you have any specific questions about getting a regimen together?

 

[spicypeppermint]

Well your hair looks great to me...I love the thickness . If you feel it's greasy just get some paper towels and pat your hair down, that will help remove some of the coconut oil.

Do you have any specific questions about getting a regimen together?

Thanks...Lets trade! I've already spent $200 on hair products from Chi Silk, Nexxus, Mizani, to ORS & NTM products but I'm not sure how to use them or in which order. I've worn weaves for 6 years & no one really taught me how to do my own hair so 'm moving blindly here. I'd like to be able to get to my next relaxer without using the flat iron but also without looking like I just stepped out of the 70's. I don't want to frighten anyone with the afro I already know is coming :/

 

[Odd One]

Well your hair looks great to me...I love the thickness . If you feel it's greasy just get some paper towels and pat your hair down, that will help remove some of the coconut oil.

Do you have any specific questions about getting a regimen together?

lol I agree!

Might be due to the hair not being relaxed bone straight(texlaxed)

Welcome to the forum Btw!!

 

[spicypeppermint]

Thanks for the advice ladies!

I'm just not sure which regimen I need to use for my hair type...What are your daily regimens? Do you base it on how wet or dry your hair is or do you stick to a solid schedule?

Also, for your straight styles, do you flat iron or do you wet & wrap then sit under a dryer?

Thank you SO much for your advice!

 

[Tamrin]

I agree with MSA. I wish thickness was my problem. Your hair looks fab. The only thing is concentrate on the ends. trim about 1/4 of an inch to even it out. Besides that you are doing fine.

 

[msa]

Thanks...Lets trade! I've already spent $200 on hair products from Chi Silk, Nexxus, Mizani, to ORS & NTM products but I'm not sure how to use them or in which order. I've worn weaves for 6 years & no one really taught me how to do my own hair so 'm moving blindly here. I'd like to be able to get to my next relaxer without using the flat iron but also without looking like I just stepped out of the 70's. I don't want to frighten anyone with the afro I already know is coming :/

Well your braidout looks great and it's a really simple and versatile style that is easy to do. You can wear it down (not too often because you'll want to keep your ends protected), pin it up in an updo, wear it a bun, etc. etc.

Since you have all those products I suggest you start working with them one by one (and don't buy any new ones yet). I think it's best to try things for a month before you decide whether they work for you, unless they are just horrible on your hair the first use.

Let's say you wash once a week...you could just use a product that you have for each slot...
prepoo-
shampoo-
regular conditioner/cowash-
dc-
moisturizer-
sealer-
Now you don't need all of those slots to be filled...but you can if you want to. And then go from there. You may want to keep a journal to record how your hair feels and what works and what isn't.

Check out Sistaslick's regimen building article, it may help. Of course you already have products, but it will still help you get the structure of your regimen together.

Oh and you can check out the newbie manual in my signature, there are lots of helpful threads in there as well.

 

[spicypeppermint]

Thank you very much...but I just had a Super relaxer on Sunday...I used the S-Curl to try & flatten it a little...Over the next few week my 'shoulder fro' will just bloom. Like one of those Chia pets!!! Trying to prevent that lol

Do you flat iron or wrap your hair?

 

[Tamrin]

Thank you very much...but I just had a Super relaxer on Sunday...I used the S-Curl to try & flatten it a little...Over the next few week my 'shoulder fro' will just bloom. Like one of those Chia pets!!! Trying to prevent that lol

Do you flat iron or wrap your hair?

I rollers set and wrap. I have not used the flat iron since last year. I avoid direct heat at all costs.

 

[spicypeppermint]

Well your braidout looks great and it's a really simple and versatile style that is easy to do. You can wear it down (not too often because you'll want to keep your ends protected), pin it up in an updo, wear it a bun, etc. etc.

Since you have all those products I suggest you start working with them one by one (and don't buy any new ones yet). I think it's best to try things for a month before you decide whether they work for you, unless they are just horrible on your hair the first use.

Let's say you wash once a week...you could just use a product that you have for each slot...
prepoo-
shampoo-
regular conditioner/cowash-
dc-
moisturizer-
sealer-
Now you don't need all of those slots to be filled...but you can if you want to. And then go from there. You may want to keep a journal to record how your hair feels and what works and what isn't.

Check out Sistaslick's regimen building article, it may help. Of course you already have products, but it will still help you get the structure of your regimen together.

Oh and you can check out the newbie manual in my signature, there are lots of helpful threads in there as well.

Perfect! Thank you so much...Just one more question...Since I just had a relaxer on Sunday...and I've been baggy'in it for two nights..how soon will I need a shampoo? Can I get away with a co-wash the end of the first week & a shampoo the 2nd?

 

[spicypeppermint]

I rollers set and wrap. I have not used the flat iron since last year. I avoid direct heat at all costs.

Well your hair looks fantastic! It looks pressed! How long since your last relaxer?

 

[msa]

Thank you very much...but I just had a Super relaxer on Sunday...I used the S-Curl to try & flatten it a little...Over the next few week my 'shoulder fro' will just bloom. Like one of those Chia pets!!! Trying to prevent that lol

Do you flat iron or wrap your hair?

Well a lot of relaxed ladies would love to have what you have. I think in time you'll come to really appreciate it because you'll find that lots of no heat styles will just look scrumptious on it. I can just imagine how good twistouts and bantu knot outs would look on your hair.

Now about that super relaxer...in general that's a no-no. Most people find that their hair really doesn't need a super relaxer, they just need a better relaxer and better technique. So that may be something you want to research during this stretch until your next relaxer.

I don't straighten my hair...but from what I can see most relaxed ladies either rollerset to get straight or flat iron. From what I've read, rollersetting seems to be the healthier option because it only requires indirect heat. Flat ironing can be ok as well if you have good technique, great tools, and a really effective heat protectant. You'll want to do some searches about that to try and decide which is better for you.

Off the top of my head a good person to check out would be Traycee...she's relaxed, hip length, and she straightens her hair. http://keepitsimplesista.blogspot.com/

 

[Tamrin]

Well your hair looks fantastic! It looks pressed! How long since your last relaxer?

I'm texlaxed I have fine hair. As of midnight tonight it is 13 weeks.

 

[msa]

Perfect! Thank you so much...Just one more question...Since I just had a relaxer on Sunday...and I've been baggy'in it for two nights..how soon will I need a shampoo? Can I get away with a co-wash the end of the first week & a shampoo the 2nd?

Well it will depend on your hair. If you want to wash at the end of the week, do it. If you just want to cowash, you can do that too. I've seen that some relaxed ladies like to do one lather with their neutralizing shampoo the first wash after they relax.

 

[spicypeppermint]

Well a lot of relaxed ladies would love to have what you have. I think in time you'll come to really appreciate it because you'll find that lots of no heat styles will just look scrumptious on it. I can just imagine how good twistouts and bantu knot outs would look on your hair.

Now about that super relaxer...in general that's a no-no. Most people find that their hair really doesn't need a super relaxer, they just need a better relaxer and better technique. So that may be something you want to research during this stretch until your next relaxer.

I don't straighten my hair...but from what I can see most relaxed ladies either rollerset to get straight or flat iron. From what I've read, rollersetting seems to be the healthier option because it only requires indirect heat. Flat ironing can be ok as well if you have good technique, great tools, and a really effective heat protectant. You'll want to do some searches about that to try and decide which is better for you.

Off the top of my head a good person to check out would be Traycee...she's relaxed, hip length, and she straightens her hair. http://keepitsimplesista.blogspot.com/

I've read her blogs, she has FANTASTIC advice...I guess it all comes down to the individual. But I will take all the technique advice I can get.

I've found that regular relaxers don't get my hair as straight as super but no idea that super perms were damaging my hair. I'll keep that in mind next time.

Thank you!

 

[CurlyMoo]

Your hair looks beautiful and I love the thickness. I agree with MSA, a journal would be extremely helpful. I have found this to be very helpful in keeping my regimen stable and consistent.

Coconut oil is very greasy so a light hand will do the touch or you may just want to try Sweet Almond oil which is lighter and still moisturizing and it doesn't leave your hair greasy. I would recommend that you oil your ends and edges with castor oil or coconut oil, because that is the more fragile sentive area. I found that when I use castor oil on my hair when I do twists, my twist out is silky and smoother.

 

[spicypeppermint]

Your hair looks beautiful and I love the thickness. I agree with MSA, a journal would be extremely helpful. I have found this to be very helpful in keeping my regimen stable and consistent.

Coconut oil is very greasy so a light hand will do the touch or you may just want to try Sweet Almond oil which is lighter and still moisturizing and it doesn't leave your hair greasy. I would recommend that you oil your ends and edges with castor oil or coconut oil, because that is the more fragile sentive area. I found that when I use castor oil on my hair when I do twists, my twist out is silky and smoother.

Keeping a journal is a great idea! I've already noticed 2 things since I started doing my own hair. The S-Curl kept my hair moist & silky looking for hours after I unwrapped it & Nexxus Humectus Ultimate Conditioner Leave on spray has worked better for me than Chi Silk or NTM leave in. I've been experimenting with castor, jojoba & coconut oil & so far the coconut oil is what is keeping my edges tame. I'll start on that journal tomorrow! Thank you!

 

[shunemite]

You've gotten great advice on the regimen so far, so I'll just comment on the braid out.

Braid outs need just a little more tension, that's it. Tension makes hair straighter. Your hair is sooo healthy! I'd trade places with you any day. Here's this lady's braid out tutorial. She's natural!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYKugFF04jI (You don't have to use her products, but she really explains how to do a twist out. I LOVE her).

By the way, coconut oil in the winter, I was using it too, then I read on another thread that it can freeze on your hair. So I switched to avocado oil for the winter coz the coconut looked like I had dandruff when it froze and my hair lost its sheen as well. Avocado oil the hair too. You might not have problems with coconut in the winter, but if you do, avocado's a great alternative.

 

[spicypeppermint]

I checked out that youtube video and found that NTM conditioner and flat twists did a miracle on my hair. It was smooth throughout the whole day and barely frizzed! Plus I sprinkled it with Nexxus Luxe Conditioner throughout the day and I was amazed! Thanks for the tips