Too much of everything!

[CORBINS]

I have a problem and a question. I've been using this forum for advise for about 6 months now. I've noticed a great difference in my hair, it's healthy and it's growing much better than before. Since I'm in the Air Force, I don't have much choice but to put my hair in a bun. Lately, my hair has been very dry and it gets really puffy when I take it out of the bun. The only way for me to prevent that is to put a lot of moisturizer and gel in my hair. I'm trying to go 6 weeks without relaxing my hair, but it doesn't look possible. My husband had to wash my hair for me because with the products that I use, they caused my pores to become clogged. I have 4b type hair, does anyone have any advise?

 

[NAY007]

i think that the bun is perfect for you to grow your hair. now what i do every morning is spray my hair with a leave in until it's damp. then i add some oil (carrot, monoi. olive, whatever i like). then i put some gel on the front of my hair to smooth it down. and i think when your hair stays damp all day in the bun, then that's good. i think your hair won't be dry anymore when you do this. take care.

 

[CORBINS]

NAY007: What type of leave in do you believe in? I've been using Aphogee's leave in but it has a horrible smell!

 

[soulchild]

Corbins, what products are you using besides the Aphogee leave-in?

 

[Isis]

[ QUOTE ]
CORBINS said:
My husband had to wash my hair for me because with the products that I use, they caused my pores to become clogged. I have 4b type hair, does anyone have any advise?

[/ QUOTE ]

Along with listing the products you are using, can you share your current hair regime?

 

[MoezThunder]

I agree NAY, my bun/twist stays wet all day. Even though I sometimes worry about the "scrunchie" ends, I just keep it moisterized and protected and pray that it'll all pay off in the long run

 

[NAY007]

Corbins,

I use Pantene Leave in. It's a good detangler and it moisturizes well, it smells good and it gives my hair shine. Then I usually add some kind of oil and a little bit of gel.

 

[CORBINS]

Isis,
I use different products depending on how my hair is feeling that day. I did relax my hair last night and let me tell ya'll, there is a huge diffence!! After my husband washed my hair, my scalp was cleaner than when I wash it and overall, my hair was softer. I have extremely thick hair when it grows in. I think what happened was that everything that I put in my hair stayed in my new growth because it was soo thick! This morning my hair was 60% more managable. I tried to wait for at least 6 weeks to relax my hair, but it just was not possible. I guess I just need to build a better relationship with my hair and figure out what's best for me. I am trying everyone's advise and it is making a difference also. Am I the only person with this problem. Does anyone have to relax their hair earlier than 6 weeks?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Also when there is a product build up problem clarifying will help remove the buildup.

 

[NAY007]

oh yeah dsd, how can i forget that...clarifying once or twice a month will definitely help

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

[ QUOTE ]
NAY007 said:
oh yeah dsd, how can i forget that...clarifying once or twice a month will definitely help

[/ QUOTE ]
Yep, especially when we are trying to extend our relaxer and have to use more product to do so!

 

[nekee]

And it is how you wash your hair also - massage the scalp well not only the hair

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Yes, I is very important that you massage the scalp and not the hair. That would cause tons of tangles too.

 

[Cami]

Hey Corbins!

I'm in the Air Force also-I joined in 2000! I love wearing my hair up everyday because it allows me to put as much oil and moisturizers in my hair as possible. The daily protective styling is a plus, and this allows me to stretch my relaxers to 15-16 weeks! I have 4a type hair, the thing that helps me the most is the oil and tying my hair everynight with a satin scarf. I hope this helps!

 

[CORBINS]

Cami:
I definately agree that we do have an advantage! Wearing our hair in a bun is basically the norm. I wish I had the patience to wait 15 weeks before relaxing!! I can't even wait 4!! How do you keep your new growth from getting so thick?