Retaining length for fine hair ladies

[HoneyKitt]

I have to wash my hair 2X a week. DC 1X weekly, M&S daily. LOC every other night. Protein treatment 1X month and dust every 3 months.

*De-tangle before every wash and detangle before I LOC my hair.*

My hair wants to act like a little brat and absorb everything I give it. Money, Money, Monaaayyyyy!!!

 

[mpatt613]

Thanks! I'm newly natural and new to LHCF. I have fine hair with a nice natural curl but have never gone fully natural. Hair was recently cut down to start over and I'm currently using the "As I Am" line for co wash and conditioning etc. In the process of buying a professional hair steamer. Any suggestions for protein and growth?

 

[ajargon02]

Thanks! I'm newly natural and new to LHCF. I have fine hair with a nice natural curl but have never gone fully natural. Hair was recently cut down to start over and I'm currently using the "As I Am" line for co wash and conditioning etc. In the process of buying a professional hair steamer. Any suggestions for protein and growth?

Welcome! There's A TON of tips in this very thread check out the older posts. I'm actually doing that now. Lots of good tips, product & regime recommendations.
Hth

 

[ajargon02]

Beehive twists have allowed me to retain all my length. A good leave in has also helped. I'm considering self-installing a weave but I'm worried about the tension on my hair (even with a net). Decision, decisions. I'm getting a lil' bit tired of my wig.

What are beehive twists? Anyone?

 

[Barbara]

Bumping . . . .

 

[CenteredGirl]

Daily wetting (shower). Knowing when to manipulate hair is the key. Too wet? no, too dry? no. You've got to find your hair's "sweet spot". Also, for me, the process of stretching my hair is VITAL to it's health and retention.

 

[ajargon02]

Bumping. ........

 

[CarLiTa]

This thread hasn't been active for a while. Bumping.

Dealing with my fine hair is a big challenge.

 

[Ivonnovi]

Subscribing!

 

[DarkJoy]

Got enough hair now to be able to wash in twists or braids. Needing that low manipulation life right now

 

[coolsista-paris]

hey ladies!!!! its been a while indeed.

im still transitionning ...(will be 13 months post on 1 st january) yayyyy

 

[coolsista-paris]

yesterday was wash day . i washed my hair the same way as laSt week. it came out soft again ( cantu shea leave in is officially my staple for keeping my hair soft and moisturized )

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son first pic: damp hair (see those relaxed ends) second pic: tension blow dried
third pic: tension blow dried (back view)
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oh and i also dusted all over ( even trimmed some areas with more lenght cut off)

ps: the pics of a brush were for a test ( i cant erase them) :-/

 

[ajargon02]

Bumping. .....

 

[ajargon02]

I just got another cut. My stylist confirmed I have fine hair with medium density and low porosity. I have been taking viviscal for about 4 months. My hair is visibly thicker. I LOVE the thickness, and I am retaining the length I am getting. Can't wait to see what a year on viviscal will do.

 

[krissyhair]

I just got another cut. My stylist confirmed I have fine hair with medium density and low porosity. I have been taking viviscal for about 4 months. My hair is visibly thicker. I LOVE the thickness, and I am retaining the length I am getting. Can't wait to see what a year on viviscal will do.

We have the same stats.

Although I have low porosity hair, it dries quickly though.

 

[ajargon02]

Bumping to keep the thread alive

 

[Prettymetty]

I just realized that heavy products were causing my strands to break off.

Now I take it easy with the leave ins. I only seal when I am wigging it.

My hair loves protein. I use a protein conditioner after every wash.

My hair tangles easily so I keep it stretched in braids (celies) or I get it blown out.

My hair is mostly fine, but I have a few random medium/coarse strands mixed in.

My current length is Apl and I have been trying to get to Bsl for at least a year. I have to keep trimming damage from my old (Dominican) salon.

 

[krissyhair]

I just realized that heavy products were causing my strands to break off.

Now I take it easy with the leave ins. I only seal when I am wigging it.

My hair loves protein. I use a protein conditioner after every wash.

My hair tangles easily so I keep it stretched in braids (celies) or I get it blown out.

My hair is mostly fine, but I have a few random medium/coarse strands mixed in.

My current length is Apl and I have been trying to get to Bsl for at least a year. I have to keep trimming damage from my old (Dominican) salon.

I learned that too-thick deep conditioner was breaking my strands.

Some Joico deep conditioner was so thick that I couldn't get my fingers through it to detangle...too much friction even with water.

 

[CodeRed]

I learned that too-thick deep conditioner was breaking my strands.

I third this.

Deep conditioning is definitely good for my hair but I need something of medium-light density. Anything that's going to weigh on my hair doesn't get the green light anymore.

I was pleasantly surprised by Shea Moisture's deep conditioners. I bought them thinking I absolutely had to dilute them to death but I don't. They go on like lotion and rinse soft and clean.

Same thing with leave ins. My leave ins have to be almost water-like, even when I was natural. If I put a thick leave-in on my hair and tried to comb through... nope nope nope. No oils left in my hair or thick anything. Same with co-washing conditioners, which is why I'm now sticking with VO5.

Now I use protein regularly. It's an ingredient in my rinse out and deep conditioners, but it's very, very light protein. Keeps my hair strong and co-washing multiple times a week has proven really useful in keeping moisture.

Quitting shampoo late last year was the best thing I could have done and using lighter conditioners in general this year was the second best. I had a setback because I didn't do these things sooner but I'm on my way.

 

[yaya24]

Oooh suscribing.

 

[mshoneyfly]

I did my texturizer TU last week and have been feeding my hair major protein. Its responding very well and I have retained a decent amount of growth.

For the ladies thst detangle with deep conditioner, I dont think DCs are usually designed to detangle. I like all of the Shea Moisture rinse outs for this purpose. I have been wearing wigs since last year. I often skip detangling until I have enough time and patience and when I do I use fingers only. I just use my leave ins and smooth my hair back sometimes and put on a wig.

 

[s2fast4ya]

I just realized that heavy products were causing my strands to break off.

Now I take it easy with the leave ins. I only seal when I am wigging it.

My hair loves protein. I use a protein conditioner after every wash.

My hair tangles easily so I keep it stretched in braids (celies) or I get it blown out.

My hair is mostly fine, but I have a few random medium/coarse strands mixed in.

My current length is Apl and I have been trying to get to Bsl for at least a year. I have to keep trimming damage from my old (Dominican) salon.

Which protein conditioners are you using?

 

[Prettymetty]

Which protein conditioners are you using?

I use Aphogee 2 minute, Kerastase Volumactive or Kerastase Ampli Ciment