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[nubiangoddess3]

Okay I did it I got my hair relax after being natural for two years. Now I would like to learn How to take care of relaxed hair.
Question
The first problem that I'm having is my fine hair, how do I thicken it up
What moisturizer would you recommend for a 4b
When should I do a protein treatment and what would you recommend
Should I wrap my hair at night or not.
And any other info that would help

 

[Faith]

Congrats on this new phase in your hair journey.

I would recommend you do a search on all these questions but I will recommend a few things

What moisturizer would you recommend for a 4b

I really like Bronner brothers castor oil lotion. I also love Giovanni vitapro as a daily spray in.

When should I do a protein treatment and what would you recommend

Check out the post up top by sistaslick.

Should I wrap my hair at night or not.

I say yes. I even wrap up my braids...

And any other info that would help

1. Keep it moist. Moisture is the key
2. Wash as often as you need to.
3. Put it up as often as you can to keep the ends healthy. This is also KEY

 

[Synthia]

Okay I did it I got my hair relax after being natural for two years. Now I would like to learn How to take care of relaxed hair.
Question
The first problem that I'm having is my fine hair, how do I thicken it up
What moisturizer would you recommend for a 4b
When should I do a protein treatment and what would you recommend
Should I wrap my hair at night or not.
And any other info that would help

HI, I'm 4a and I recommend Mega Tek as a protein treatment that can also thicken your hair. So that kills two birds.

Right now I'm using Robert Craig conditioner for my moisturing daily condition washes ...it can also be used as a leave in (although I primarily use a dab of All Ways Oil Moisturizer for that, followed by a spray in moisturizer -- my choice: Premier Rehydrant spray.)

I do strong protein treatments weekly, but if your hair gets dry, you'll know that's too much for you. MegaTek can be used 3 times a week in the shower or put in daily as a leave in. I consider it a medium protein. It's really good and will stop breakage.


As for wrapping, I used to do that and my hair grew ...but it did make one side shorter ....others have reported one side having breakage. It's not something I'd do again.

But like the above poster said, use the LHCF search engine and do your research.

Try Froogle to look for places to buy any products your interested in .

Welcome.

 

[sweetascocoa]

i relaxed last week after being natural for 1 year. im basically using the same products i used when i was relaxed. i also have fine, thin hair and i use nioxin silk elixir as a leave in and i take biotin to make my strands thicker

 

[nubiangoddess3]

Thanks for the info, I thought you guys forgot about me ( I should have know better).
Well I've been washing my hair every 3 day with sedal anti-sponge shampoo and deep conditioning cantu She butter or oyin honey hemp and moisturizing with organic Root stimulator olive oil and then roller-setting. But I really think I need a protein treatment I just dont know which kind. My hair is fine. I'm going to do one this week. Plus I'm going to start buning until Christmas so I can be completely shoulder length.
THanks for all the help and Plus I already feel new growth an I just relaxed last week.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

When u wash yr hair more often Yr hair will seem to lose its straitnress. That's why people feel like washing relaxed hair too often will take the perm out your hair. If u have NG congrats!

 

[MizaniMami]

Girl every last one of those questions is LHCF forum whole identity

Read Read and do more REadin is all i can say

 

[Faith]

Thanks for the info, I thought you guys forgot about me ( I should have know better).
Well I've been washing my hair every 3 day with sedal anti-sponge shampoo and deep conditioning cantu She butter or oyin honey hemp and moisturizing with organic Root stimulator olive oil and then roller-setting. But I really think I need a protein treatment I just dont know which kind. My hair is fine. I'm going to do one this week. Plus I'm going to start buning until Christmas so I can be completely shoulder length.
THanks for all the help and Plus I already feel new growth an I just relaxed last week.

I'm not sure which to recommend since you may not need a strong one. A strong one may be more detrimental to you than leaving it alone. I would say start with a mild one like ORS Mayo, Motions CPR, ORS RP, QP Breakage control serum is good too, or AO GPB. For a stronger one I like Nexxus Emergencee. I would recommend avoiding Aphogee like the plague UNLESS you really need it.