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[gn1g]

HanaKuroi where do you purchase the Qhemets Biologics burdock root butter cream.

I use to use nettle tea and or the tincture mixed with water, I will try adding burdock root to that as well to see if I can stop this shedding before my head of hair is transparent.

DarkJoy, faithVA also what deep moisturizing conditioners do you all recommend? I read somewhere that Kenra moisturizer made someone shed.

 

[faithVA]

HanaKuroi where do you purchase the Qhemets Biologics burdock root butter cream.

I use to use nettle tea and or the tincture mixed with water, I will try adding burdock root to that as well to see if I can stop this shedding before my head of hair is transparent.

DarkJoy, faithVA also what deep moisturizing conditioners do you all recommend? I read somewhere that Kenra moisturizer made someone shed.

I use Aubrey Organics. My hair is real fickle

I know quite a few people like the Silk Elements from Sally's.

Darcy's, Silk Dreams and Shescentit are also favorites.

I used Kenra once. If it made my hair she I couldn't tell it. It was just too thick for my hair. But I know lots of people like it.

 

[DarkJoy]

My hair used to be like brillo gn1g.now its like cotton.

Aubery organics blue Camomile is ultra hydrating. That is really all I need. Others will have suggestions.

Oolong tea is also very hydrating and softening. I use it with nettle and Burdock in a sprayer as my leave in. Daily shed control and softening.

I use the cheapo Vo5 moisture milk now to cowash since the BC is too expensive to use almost daily. They are very moisturizing too and lasts a day.

 

[HanaKuroi]

You don't use that on your scalp though do you? I am assuming that the nettle/burdock mix needs to go on your scalp right?

I don't intentionally avoid my scalp nor do I part and apply it either. I don't think that helps answer your question.

The brbc is semi regular part of my routine. I use it often and rebuy when I am out. I use the Qhemets cocoa tree detangling ghee more often only because I am wetting my hair more frequently. The ctdg contains nettle too.

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y

 

[HanaKuroi]

HanaKuroi where do you purchase the Qhemets Biologics burdock root butter cream.

I use to use nettle tea and or the tincture mixed with water, I will try adding burdock root to that as well to see if I can stop this shedding before my head of hair is transparent.

DarkJoy, faithVA also what deep moisturizing conditioners do you all recommend? I read somewhere that Kenra moisturizer made someone shed.

http://www.qhemetbiologics.com/

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y

 

[faithVA]

Ok, good news for me. I do have mid-shaft splits and lots of breakage but I don't have to cut any more off for a while. I was told to just do protein treatments every other week and to moisturize my hair every day and then dust on my regular schedule. She things that will be enough to turn my hair around.

I haven't seen decent ends in years. That would be so nice if they turned around.

 

[hnntrr]

Is there such thing as having a mixture of fine and coarse strands? I think my nape/temples and behind my ears (so around my hair line..could be baby hair too) may be fine hair while the rest is coarse...which would explain why those are my major trouble areas (esp in my temples as its realy thin there and has been for as long as i can remember) if there is such a thing how do i del with fine AND coarse strands?

Or does this mean there is damage?

 

[NefertariBlu]

^^^ l have a mixture of fine and thick strands. The front of my hair is thick/fine. At the front, its thicker and at the temples its thinner. . The back of my hair is very fine. The strands look really fine. I only noticed it this week when l was removing shed hair.

 

[Cruzankink]

Is there such thing as having a mixture of fine and coarse strands? I think my nape/temples and behind my ears (so around my hair line..could be baby hair too) may be fine hair while the rest is coarse...which would explain why those are my major trouble areas (esp in my temples as its realy thin there and has been for as long as i can remember) if there is such a thing how do i del with fine AND coarse strands?

Or does this mean there is damage?

@hnntrr Just like you can have a mixture of hair textures (ie. 4a, 3b) you can have a mixture of fine and coarse strands. I have fine strands. I too noticed that the hair behind my ears and temples seem to be finer than the rest of my hair and I'm not talking about baby hair either. Now that I'm natural it makes sense that when I was relaxed the hair in those area broke easily. I've learned in retrospect that even though I'd use mild relaxers I'd leave it in all of my hair for the same amount of time w/o considering areas that may not need to have a relaxer in that long.

The bonus here is that you've already acknowledged that you have sections of hair that are different than others. Now you can venture into what products to use w/ fine & coarse hair or if you need different products for both types, etc. In my experience manipulation is key in dealing w/ my finer strands. When detangling/styling I am sure to be extra gentle in those area. Also, if you're heat styling lower the heat when styling your fine strand areas. If after you've tried gentler manipulation techniques, products that correspond w/ the areas, etc. and you're hair is still thinning/breaking then it may be damaged.

 

[Cruzankink]

Is there such thing as having a mixture of fine and coarse strands? I think my nape/temples and behind my ears (so around my hair line..could be baby hair too) may be fine hair while the rest is coarse...which would explain why those are my major trouble areas (esp in my temples as its realy thin there and has been for as long as i can remember) if there is such a thing how do i del with fine AND coarse strands?

Or does this mean there is damage?

sorry I double clicked

 

[Kindheart]

Ok, good news for me. I do have mid-shaft splits and lots of breakage but I don't have to cut any more off for a while. I was told to just do protein treatments every other week and to moisturize my hair every day and then dust on my regular schedule. She things that will be enough to turn my hair around.

I haven't seen decent ends in years. That would be so nice if they turned around.

faithVA i m experiencing mid shaft split ends aswell ,i trimmed my hair in dec
Correct me If i'm wrong ,you seem to be using mostly natural products and a low manipulation regime like me ,i wonder what causes them .

 

[faithVA]

Kindheart[/USER];18021017]@faithVA i m experiencing mid shaft split ends aswell ,i trimmed my hair in dec
Correct me If i'm wrong ,you seem to be using mostly natural products and a low manipulation regime like me ,i wonder what causes them .

Curly hair is prone to mid-shaft splits just because of the number of bends in the hair. The constant pulling on the bends can cause them to weaken over time.

I wouldn't say my regimen is low manipulation because I am wearing a fro. So that thing has to be picked out every day. So everytime I put the comb in it and pull it, or when I take my fingers and pull it or whatever I'm doing to it, I am stressing my curls. So it makes sense that i have them. As my hair gets longer and I can put it away for longer periods of time, I don't think they will be as much of an issue.

You are on the right track. Using the right protein regularly, moisturizing often and being gentle with the hair is the best things to do to keep things under control.

 

[APrayer4Hair]

The protein treatment made my hair feel stronger but didn't really help with the frizz and moisture retention (well maybe a little) my curls always dry crunchy...maybe it's because I moisturize on wet hair but if I don't products don't absorb well

 

[faithVA]

APrayer4Hair[/USER];18021471]The protein treatment made my hair feel stronger but didn't really help with the frizz and moisture retention (well maybe a little) my curls always dry crunchy...maybe it's because I moisturize on wet hair but if I don't products don't absorb well

I think the drying crunchy is that it isn't retaining enough moisture. So its somewhere in between the stage of moisturized and dry. I have this same issue.

What protein treatment did you use?

What did you use to moisturize?

I'm sorry if you already stated this. I'm having a hard time keeping up with the different hair scenarios

 

[APrayer4Hair]

I think the drying crunchy is that it isn't retaining enough moisture. So its somewhere in between the stage of moisturized and dry. I have this same issue.

What protein treatment did you use?

What did you use to moisturize?

I'm sorry if you already stated this. I'm having a hard time keeping up with the different hair scenarios

No worries faith!

I used a mix of AO GOB and Megatek for protein and moisturized with UFD good hair. Can't remember if I sealed with an oil.

ETA: I first sprayed my hair with some Jane Carter's moisturizing spray... I think I'll leave that out today

 

[faithVA]

APrayer4Hair[/USER];18021523]No worries faith!

I used a mix of AO GOB and Megatek for protein and moisturized with UFD good hair. Can't remember if I sealed with an oil.

ETA: I first sprayed my hair with some Jane Carter's moisturizing spray... I think I'll leave that out today

At some point in the future consider trying a protein reconstructor. AO GPB is good, but there are different levels of protein. I would consider AO GPB a protein conditioner. I would consider a reconstructor more like a light treatment. And then something like Aphogee 2 step a heavy treatment. If you haven't done a true light treatment in a while you may want to put it on your schedule.

And as far as the moisturizing and sealing, that may just be a product issue. You may still be looking for the right ones for your hair. I know I am

 

[APrayer4Hair]

faithVA any recs for a reconstructor?

ETA I forgot u recommended Giovanni nutrafix

 

[faithVA]

APrayer4Hair[/USER];18021589]@faithVA any recs for a reconstructor?

ETA I forgot u recommended Giovanni nutrafix

I have not used Giovanni nutrafix. I have ordered it. So if you want to wait until I try it before you get it, I should have it early next week.

I have tried Aphogee 2 step. It felt fine on my hair. But my hair seemed to shed a lot more after I used it. That could be coincidental.

This time around I used ION Reconstructor (from sally's). I noticed the difference within a few days.

 

[DarkJoy]

Le sigh...

Cowashed last night, sealed with my butter blend, satin bonnet, bed. It was bone dry this morning?!?! It just sucked up all that cocoa, shea and mango butters to nothin! I had to think back to what I did so well 3 days ago. Aha!

Dang olive oil. I stopped using it for ages for the price! I found some regular OO, not EVOO, on sale snapped it up for cooking. Grabbed it first to seal beause it was there. works better for me than EVOO from what I recall. Of course, there was also that fingerful of grease I forgot too. Gotta stop doing a reggi when exhausted. I'm obviously more absent minded.

cant wait til winter is over. heavy sealing wont be as necessary once the spring/summer is here.

 

[greenandchic]

I am seeing less breakage since I did a gloss treatment a few weeks ago. I'm also keeping my hair baggied 3 days a week with a leave-in moisturizer. Though I PS 99% of the time I had to come to terms with the fact that my hair needs regular care and treatment. Not an excessive amount, but wash, condition/DC, style is not enough for me.

ETA: I'm also shampooing my scalp more and my scalp/skin feels healthier. Cowashing exclusively doesn't work for me.

 

[MileHighDiva]

faithVA can you stop wearing the afro, to reduce your mid-shaft splits? Also, have you read this article about afros?
http://www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com/2010/08/natural-hair-top-tip-dangers-of-afros.html

 

[faithVA]

MileHighDiva[/USER];18023457]@faithVA can you stop wearing the afro, to reduce your mid-shaft splits? Also, have you read this article about afros?
http://www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com/2010/08/natural-hair-top-tip-dangers-of-afros.html

I'm open to suggestions. I only have 3" of hair when stretched. Slightly shrunken its 1.5" to 2". Severely shrunken its 1/2"

 

[ronie]

Hi ladies, can someone please make suggestions for a natural moisture mist that does not contain Aloe vera. I am looking for something ready made to moisturize my cornrows or twist while under wigs. I have been doing my own water, rosewater and bee mine bee lovely but i want something with a bit more oils in it. Thank you much.

 

[APrayer4Hair]

Hi ladies, can someone please make suggestions for a natural moisture mist that does not contain Aloe vera. I am looking for something ready made to moisturize my cornrows or twist while under wigs. I have been doing my own water, rosewater and bee mine bee lovely but i want something with a bit more oils in it. Thank you much.

What about Oyins Juices. I can't remeber if all of them have AV or not. I recently purchased a moisture spray by Jane Carter thats pretty good too. i'm pretty sure it doesn't contain AV.

 

[Cruzankink]

I am seeing less breakage since I did a gloss treatment a few weeks ago. I'm also keeping my hair baggied 3 days a week with a leave-in moisturizer. Though I PS 99% of the time I had to come to terms with the fact that my hair needs regular care and treatment. Not an excessive amount, but wash, condition/DC, style is not enough for me.

ETA: I'm also shampooing my scalp more and my scalp/skin feels healthier. Cowashing exclusively doesn't work for me.

@greenandchic Great that you've found what works for you. What's a gloss treatment?

 

[Cruzankink]

Hi ladies, can someone please make suggestions for a natural moisture mist that does not contain Aloe vera. I am looking for something ready made to moisturize my cornrows or twist while under wigs. I have been doing my own water, rosewater and bee mine bee lovely but i want something with a bit more oils in it. Thank you much.

ronie I have been using Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hold & Shine Moisture Mist to refresh my kinks. It is not greasy/oily. I use it daily w/ Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie then seal w/ sweet almond oil. This combination has been working great for me. I tried using the mist on its own but my tightly coiled 4b hair needs more than a daily spritz to retain all day moisture/softness.

Ingredients: Deionized Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Silk Protein, Essential Oil Blend, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil (Neem), Algae Extract, Hlyssopus Officinalis Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf and Equisetum Arvense Extract (Sage), Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

 

[APrayer4Hair]

ronie I have been using Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hold & Shine Moisture Mist to refresh my kinks. It is not greasy/oily. I use it daily w/ Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie then seal w/ sweet almond oil. This combination has been working great for me. I tried using the mist on its own but my tightly coiled 4b hair needs more than a daily spritz to retain all day moisture/softness.

Ingredients: Deionized Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Silk Protein, Essential Oil Blend, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil (Neem), Algae Extract, Hlyssopus Officinalis Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf and Equisetum Arvense Extract (Sage), Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

I've been avoiding this because of the "hold". Does it make your hair stiff?

 

[APrayer4Hair]

I'm open to suggestions. I only have 3" of hair when stretched. Slightly shrunken its 1.5" to 2". Severely shrunken its 1/2"

Is that just in your shortest area? I can't imagine your hair is only 3" all over. Did you trim recently?

 

[faithVA]

ronie I have been using Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hold & Shine Moisture Mist to refresh my kinks. It is not greasy/oily. I use it daily w/ Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie then seal w/ sweet almond oil. This combination has been working great for me. I tried using the mist on its own but my tightly coiled 4b hair needs more than a daily spritz to retain all day moisture/softness.

Ingredients: Deionized Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Silk Protein, Essential Oil Blend, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil (Neem), Algae Extract, Hlyssopus Officinalis Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf and Equisetum Arvense Extract (Sage), Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

I have used that as well and it is very nice. I have used Oyin Frank Juice and George Juice and they are nice as well.

 

[faithVA]

Is that just in your shortest area? I can't imagine your hair is only 3" all over. Did you trim recently?

I dust every 6 weeks. Since my ends are crazy in some areas I am dusting 1/2" vs 1/4". My front is longer than the rest. It's 5". But the rest of it is somewhere between 3 and 4". It's hard to measure with this shrinkage