Your Edges B4 and After Pics...

[bee]

@BioGeekChic: How do you know if you are allergic to sulfur? My daughter's hair has not grown in years! Currently, her length barely touches her nape and her edges are all ate up (I should mention that I PCJ'd her much too early. She was seven. I know...I know. I just couldn't take the way she would scream and cry when I combed her hair and she had beautiful, thick hair then. Oh, if I could turn back the hands of time--GOD, I would take it ALL back!).
We have tried keeping her on a regular relaxer schedule but it doesn't seem to help matters. I pray for her hair, constantly.
The sulfur treatments sound beneficial. I have taken her to a dermatologist and he couldn't find any reason, based on his diagnosis, that would inhibit her hair growth.
I am desperate. She is about to turn 18 and both of us have been embarrassed by the condition of her hair. I don't know what else to do.

 

[MindTwister]

BioGeekChic you are truly an INSPIRATION!!!
My edges are thinning more and more each day because of neglect and seeing your pictures are quite motivating

 

[gorgeoushair]

@BioGeekChic: How do you know if you are allergic to sulfur? My daughter's hair has not grown in years! Currently, her length barely touches her nape and her edges are all ate up (I should mention that I PCJ'd her much too early. She was seven. I know...I know. I just couldn't take the way she would scream and cry when I combed her hair and she had beautiful, thick hair then. Oh, if I could turn back the hands of time--GOD, I would take it ALL back!).
We have tried keeping her on a regular relaxer schedule but it doesn't seem to help matters. I pray for her hair, constantly.
The sulfur treatments sound beneficial. I have taken her to a dermatologist and he couldn't find any reason, based on his diagnosis, that would inhibit her hair growth.
I am desperate. She is about to turn 18 and both of us have been embarrassed by the condition of her hair. I don't know what else to do.

Sorry to hear this What is her current regimen? I would say to stretch relaxers and keep hair moisturized paying special attention to nape and edges and behind ears(sometimes these areas are neglected). Be sure to seal the moisture in with some type of oil. Also if not already you should get on a Deep Condition w/ heat regimen(at least once a week). Is her hair currently breaking?

I'm sure LHCF can help you along the way

 

[gorgeoushair]

Also S-curl is good for those edges and nape

 

[MJ]

@BioGeekChic: How do you know if you are allergic to sulfur? My daughter's hair has not grown in years! Currently, her length barely touches her nape and her edges are all ate up (I should mention that I PCJ'd her much too early. She was seven. I know...I know. I just couldn't take the way she would scream and cry when I combed her hair and she had beautiful, thick hair then. Oh, if I could turn back the hands of time--GOD, I would take it ALL back!).
We have tried keeping her on a regular relaxer schedule but it doesn't seem to help matters. I pray for her hair, constantly.
The sulfur treatments sound beneficial. I have taken her to a dermatologist and he couldn't find any reason, based on his diagnosis, that would inhibit her hair growth.
I am desperate. She is about to turn 18 and both of us have been embarrassed by the condition of her hair. I don't know what else to do.

If you don't relax the hair for a while, it will grow back (the pics posted in this thread are great examples). Here's a simple routine: cornrow her hair (not too tight) and leave them in for 1-4 weeks (however long you want). This will limit manipulation and the chance for breakage. During that time, while her hair is still in cornrows, deep condition at least once per week, moisturize daily and seal the moisturizer with a little castor oil (taking care apply to the scalp as well). For beauty and style (and to boost her self image), get a few wigs for instant style. Wigs today are inexpensive and very natural looking. Freetress makes some really nice ones. If you follow this routine, her hair will start filling out nicely. We see this time and time again on this forum. I'd say try this for six months. If she still wants to maintain relaxed hair, relax no more than 4 times per year. Some people's hair and scalp cannot handle relaxers no matter how mild it is.

 

[cutiebe2]

If you don't relax the hair for a while, it will grow back (the pics posted in this thread are great examples). Here's a simple routine: cornrow her hair (not too tight) and leave them in for 1-4 weeks (however long you want). This will limit manipulation and the chance for breakage. During that time, while her hair is still in cornrows, deep condition at least once per week, moisturize daily and seal the moisturizer with a little castor oil (taking care apply to the scalp as well). For beauty and style (and to boost her self image), get a few wigs for instant style. Wigs today are inexpensive and very natural looking. Freetress makes some really nice ones. If you follow this routine, her hair will start filling out nicely. We see this time and time again on this forum. I'd say try this for six months. If she still wants to maintain relaxed hair, relax no more than 4 times per year. Some people's hair and scalp cannot handle relaxers no matter how mild it is.

I agree with this. I also read in another thread that children under the age of 13 have different reactions to relaxers because their scalp is not fully developed yet so that may be a part of the problem

 

[hothair]

Ok here are my before and after pics, I haven't figured how to do a side by side comparison yet..http://public.fotki.com/blondambition/edges-comparison-/dsc00378.html http://public.fotki.com/blondambition/edges-comparison-/dsc00433.html

 

[bee]

Thank you, MJ. Since it is the summer, she won't mind sportin' cornrows. We'll try that from now until January, to see how well it works for her. Fortunately, I can braid with extensions so, the tension of the braids around her fragile edges won't be a problem.
What would you recommend for moisture? Currently, we use 911 leave in conditioner and dilute it with a little water and castor oil. Incidentally, we never wash or deep condition our hair while in braids. Maybe, that is the essential step we've missed.

 

[MJ]

Thank you, MJ. Since it is the summer, she won't mind sportin' cornrows. We'll try that from now until January, to see how well it works for her. Fortunately, I can braid with extensions so, the tension of the braids around her fragile edges won't be a problem.
What would you recommend for moisture? Currently, we use 911 leave in conditioner and dilute it with a little water and castor oil. Incidentally, we never wash or deep condition our hair while in braids. Maybe, that is the essential step we've missed.

You're welcome. I'm not familiar with 911, but it sounds like what you've done with it is good. You can also try S-curl, african pride, and/or Giovanni leave ins to see if those help. For deep conditioners you can try lekair, queen helene, giovanni, and/or jason conditioners and spike them with products such as coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil, honey, molasses, alma powder, etc. for deep conditioning.

Happy growing .

 

[Maa Maa omo mti]

so do you ladies wear scarf at night? my edges are growing in, but I'm afraid scarfing could be hindering more progress for me.