****save Your Hair****

[ilong]

What are some things you do to save your hair from loss, damage?

I won't wear braid extensions again due to resulting hair loss.

 

[bluenvy]

Moisturizing every week, moisturizing shampoo, cowashing, dc and m/s
Other practices that saved my hair is trimming at a minimum, once or twice a year to remove spit ends.
Protecting ends, buns, twists pin up.
Being gentle when combing and styling

 

[ms.blue]

I deep condition a lot and make sure my hair is well moisturized.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

No more braids for me. Even though they are not tight when they're done, the pulling itself has started reeking havoc on my temples. I need to nurse them back to health.
Also making sure my hair gets some sort of water everyday, whether it be cowashing, daily refresher spritz, etc.

 

[ilong]

Not combing/handling hair when it dry (not moisturized) is preventing breakage and hair loss.

 

[Nightingale]

Not combing/handling hair when it dry (not moisturized) is preventing breakage and hair loss.

This plus:
DCing and moisturizing with steam. My low porosity hair needs that extra oomph to really absorb product, which = more moisture, less breakage.
Not using direct heat has drastically reduced the damage I used to have.

 

[HaveSomeWine]

Moisturizing daily.
Deep conditioning about weekly.
No heat or chemical processes.
Low manipulation styles.
Handling my hair gently.
Not detangling/combing/brushing dry hair.
Daily rinsing and scalp massages.
Protective styling.

 

[faithVA]

Limit shampooing to once a month to keep from drying out my hair and scalp.
Limit conditioner to prevent build up.
Do some type of water rinse or clay rinse every 3 days to keep my scalp hydrated.
Use a keratin protein within 3 days of coloring my hair.
Wear simple flat twists styles to protect my ends

 

[ilong]

Stimulate scalp and hair follicles with oil massages.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Mine:
Drinking more Water
Cleaning up the Diet
Trying to Limit Stress
Taking a Good Vitamin
Stretching (Relaxer)
Using a good Cleansing Conditoner
Regular Steaming/Deep Conditioning
Coffee/Tea Rinsing
Doing Regular Protein Treatments
Moisture/Protein Balance
Using Growth Aides
Sleeping with something on
Limited Heat and/or Manipulation

 

[ilong]

Research for information and new studies/developments in hair care.

https://akclinics.org/blog/hair-loss-articles/grow-hair-faster/

 

[nothidden]

No combs or brushes
No shampoo
No heat
Condition/Moisturize daily
Finger detangle

 

[fifigirl]

Deep conditioning
Doing everything myself- self relaxing, plaits, cornrows, flat ironing etc
Wigging especially as i get further into stretching my relaxer
Co washing at least twice a week to maintain moisture
Weekly protein treatments with a protein reconstructor

 

[lana]

Take Silica in moderation - boom! Hair growth like crazy.
Sleeping in conditioner (moisturizing hair)
Minimizing heat
Trims when needed
Texlaxing instead of relaxing and stretching relaxers (Use LYE if you want longer lengths - Just my opinion)
Drink water!
Eat green leafy veggies
Take charge of my own hair routine - no one messes up my hair but me! (And no one makes it beautiful but me either)

I have thick, texlaxed, bsl hair. So I would have to say these things worked for me.
Also, I used to be relaxed, ear length with thin, damaged hair. People from the past don't even recognize me, and those new people I meet recognize me by my thick hair (lol)!

 

[ilong]

ALWAYS sleep in a Satin Bonnet to protect hair from rubbing against bed linens.

 

[ilong]

If having braids installed (especially at an African Braid Shop) NEVER allow a lighter to be used to burn off the little hairs. That's your hair they are burning off. Same for scissors for clean-up- a big NO-NO! They are giving you a free , unwanted, BAD hair cut!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Remember you can recover from a Set-Back.

Try to resolve.correct issues quickly

Learn your Hair: Like/Dislikes (ingredients, products, techniques)

If necessary, always be willing to make adjustments to your Regimen

 

[11228]

What are some things you do to save your hair from loss, damage?

I won't wear braid extensions again due to resulting hair loss.

Were you able to pinpoint why you suffered a setback from extended braids?

I suffered a little too the first time but I'm giving it another chance because I *think* I know why I didn't achieve the benefits of extended braids the first time. If the same thing happens again, that's one protective style I'll cross off my list. I self install so the issue wasn't tightness, infact I am so soft handed some of the braids need redoing after a week.

 

[ilong]

Were you able to pinpoint why you suffered a setback from extended braids?

I suffered a little too the first time but I'm giving it another chance because I *think* I know why I didn't achieve the benefits of extended braids the first time. If the same thing happens again, that's one protective style I'll cross off my list. I self install so the issue wasn't tightness, infact I am so soft handed some of the braids need redoing after a week.

@11228 - yes I know how I incurred the hair loss. Tight braids weren't my problem and I didn't lose edges.

I posted in another thread . Hair on my sides was already fragile and weak. I would get flat cornrows and sew-ins (beehive braiding). Cornrows and weaved hair would loosen and weight of hair would pull on my strands. Also trying to move head while braids/hair under arm. Up-do hairstyles with the braids and weave put further pulling stress on my hair.

 

[DarkJoy]

Frequently seek and destroy
Regular dusting
No soaking wet manipulation
No bone dry manipulation
No over moisture dc and using light reconstructive instead
Water filter (for hard water here)
Regular chelation (again, hard water )

 

[ilong]

Give any signs of hair loss immediate attention. Doing so may allow hair follicles to be saved - which are the "roots of hair"

 

[Bibliophile]

Avoid direct heat, “baggying", prolonged silicone use, wearing protective styles beyond two weeks & tools that snag hair.

Cleanse weekly; Chelate with a sulfate shampoo monthly.
Apply protein-rich conditioner every other month.
Always prepoo w/ penetrating oil & deep condition w/heat.
Wear hair off shoulders.
Ensure styles are loose & vary placement of buns/ponytails.
Heavy moisturize & seal ends.
Use oils on hair that provide sun protection e.g. Avocado & Carrot Seed/Queen Anne's Lace oil.
Rotate cleansing methods to avoid build-up.
Get proper amounts of essential vitamins, minerals & other nutrients in diet to prevent loss due to anemia.

 

[lux10023]

i dont know how i managed to keep my hair on my head all these yrs

i was detangling on dry hair omg..losing most of my hair/growth during the detangling process...

i only only onlyyy now detangle on slightly wet hair that is semi-slathered in a bit of conditioner..i am gentle and patient and hair has been thriving

and nexus emergenceee is a staple...if your hair feels damaged..slap some of this bad boy in there let it sit and you will feel the difference

 

[ilong]

Give any signs of hair loss immediate attention. Doing so may allow hair follicles to be saved - which are the "roots of hair"

If you haven't already and if you have been diagnosed with Alopecia Areata, please read @so1913 success in fighting alopecia areata, as a result of seeking treatment early.
https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/i-never-thought-id-have-it.259617/

 

[ilong]

Maintain adequate collagen in the body as "Collagen is the glue that holds the body together"
http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-collagen.html
Diminished collagen (due to aging) is the reason for wrinkled skins and crow's feet around the eyes and also contributes to hair thinning/loss.

 

[ilong]

If you are experiencing hair loss/thinning due to aging or due to alopecia areata - research the benefit of applying Retin A to the scalp.

Here is a study on using Retin A to treat Alopecia Areata. The study compares using a topical steroid, retin a, dithranol paste (for psoriasis) and white petroleum jelly (as a placebo) on four control groups.