Scared of new growth..Stretchers Help!

[SimpleKomplexity]

I'll be 9 weeks on Friday, and I just can't seem to deal with my new growth!! I haven't cowashed in 5 days because I dunno how my hair will turn out when I wash it. It's very soft and manageable right now since I flat ironed it. How do you stretchers deal with tangled new growth?erplexed

 

[gymfreak336]

How long are you conditioning and with what? Deep conditioning with a true moisturizing conditioner for atleast 20 minutes should help.

 

[SimpleKomplexity]

Usually I conditon with ORS Replenishing Pak or Humecto. Occasionally I use Cantu Conditioner, but it says it is a Rinse Out Conditioner so I don't think it will be enough for my strands right now.

 

[TemiLnd]

The longest i have stretched for is 6 months. I have tough 4b hair so trust it is poss.

i used my fingers to detangle my hair, wide toothed comb and lots of DC.
I used braids and protective styles after 3 months...

 

[TLC1020]

I stretch anywhere up to 12 weeks and I keep my hair bun for most of that time. I make sure to keep my newgrowth moisturized b/c my hair soak up a lot of moisture during that time. When I deep condition I also add oil and sit under the dryer, I also leave the conditioner in for longer than I normally would.

 

[TrendySocialite]

I stretch for 9 weeks and my NG starts getting tough around week 6. When I rollerset I have to make sure my hair is dripping wet. And how taut you pull the rollers is important too.

When I wear my phony pony, I use aloe vera gel and a moisturizer with some afro sheen in it. that helps alot.

Co-washing is a must when I'm a month post, that's the only thing that keeps moisture in it without having to use a ton of pore-clogging products.

You probably have to change your mindset about your NG too. It's not gonna be super soft and straight, but it can be manageable.

 

[bravenewgirl87]

Here's my four tips for Girls-On-The-Go who stretch:

• Invest in a good deep conditioner. It must have equal amounts of protein and moisture. You'll know the right one from how it makes your hair feel.
• Invest in a good detangling lotion/moisturizer.
• It can be cheap or expensive. My pick: AB Kids Organics Shea Butter Detangling Lotion, Qhemet Coconut Detangler, Profectiv and Elasta QP.
• Invest in detangling spray. Mine must be organic, and shea or water based. If you have a good moisturizer that works wonders on wet hair then just throw into a bottle and spray.
• Find a protective style and stick with it. The less you think about straight hair, the better.

 

[Bublin]

Take a look at my avi pic.

Imagine straight hair attached to that and trying to detangle.

Thats why i couldn't transition - had to BC - and why i can't stretch for more than 10 weeks.

Its break city in my head if i do. No amount of deep conditioning or detangling lotion would help.

It all depends on your natural hair type.

 

[mezzogirl]

I am new to strecthing. I used to get a relaxer every 5 to 6 weeks. The first time I strecthed I went to 8 weeks. This time I'm going into week nine and my ng is really thick. I co-wash every 2 to 3 days. I deep condition, rinse put in a leave-in conditioner and put Paul Mitchells super skinny serum on my hair. I often wear a phony ponny with a baggy ( I put coconut oil on my ends) I tie my hair with a silky scarf and after about twenty minutes or so, I have shinny wavy looking hair. I use stay soft fro (or something like that), on my new growth once a day.

I also did a braid out for the first time. I let my hair dry in box braids. I put coconut oil on the ends before they dried and my hair came out great (shiny). My roots were still thick but they went well with my wavy crinkles. I do have to comb slower and take a little more time detangling. Oh yeah, I only comb my hair wet when I have thick ng.

 

[Tamrin]

Girl.. Im 20 weeks. Im no longer afraid.. HE LTR to the rescue and Salerm. Roller setting for the stylist was a breeze.

 

[SimpleKomplexity]

Hmm....I might attempt to rollerset again tonight....lol Wish me luck...a lot of it....