African american Severe hair breakage?

Question

I recently had a bad dye job. My entire nape is about 2 inches, the sides of my head has some 2 in parts, and at the hairline is equivalent breakage, with some breakage all over my scalp. I cut my hair to about 2-3 inches below my ears/2 ins below my nape, but the breakage is unbearable. I dont want to cut it anymore, but I dont know what to do. I bought Dr. Miracles Hot Gro and I will apply that. How can I get my silky hair back to bra strap length? ALL of it? And what can I do to cover it up in the meantime? SHould I still relax every 6-8 weeks? The last time I went longer without relaxing I had minor breakage and I dont want that anymore. PLease help. BTW I am black, but my hair is not extremely kinky - not too kinky, but not wavy/curly. SOmewhere in the middle of that.

Answer 1

First, you need to get rid of all the damaged hair, even if that means more cutting. Trying to hold on to damaged hair will actually make it worse. Once all the damaged hair is gone you just begin to take care of the hair you have left. Washing with a moisturizing shampoo and deep conditioning once a week, stay away from blow-dryers and flat irons as they can aid in hair breakage. If your hair is recovering from severe breakge heat appliances are the last thing you need. Air dry your hair as often as possible and if you can take try not to flat iron your hair.

A good way to cover up the damage and protect the hair is to wear weave or braids. Cornrows and weaves are good alternatives because they can be washed and conditioned just like your hair. Do not, i repeat DO NOT relax your hair every 6-8 weeks. That is a myth, putting relaxers on to often can also break your hair. Try stretching your relaxer to every 2.5-4 months at a time. If your stylists says you need to get your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks then she's wrong. If you take care of your hair washing, deep conditioning, no heat, and etc than you can cut your hair every 3 months like i do and my hair is just fine. My hair is actually bra-strap length, with my next relaxer, after a 3.5 month stretch, will be lower back. So yes, while you will experience breakage at the demarcation point, where the natural and relaxed hair meet, if will be extremely minor if you take care of your hair. Dr. Miracles products are nothing special, using olive oil as a hot oil treatment does the same exact thing except better because its natural.

Before you shampoo, heat up half a cup of olive oil and work through your hair 10-20 minutes before you shampoo for added moisture then rinse out and shampoo with a moisturizing shampoo and then deep condition with a moisturizing conditioner that has some protein in it. On the days you are not washing you just spray your hair with a moisturizer/leave in. I make my own, if you want to know what I put in it email me, this answer is already to long. Sorry!



Shampoos:

Cremem of nature ultra moisturizing formula

Neutrogena Triple Moisture



Conditioners:

Olive Oil replenishing paks(mix it with more olive oil, sweet almond oil,a few drops of rosemary oil, vegetable glycerin, and coconut oil)

Answer 2

I had a whole bunch of breakage too this is what i did and it seems to really helped. I would drown my hair in ORS (or Africa's Best) hair mayo mixed with honey. Put a shower cap on and go to sleep. the next morning I would wash it out and put in a really good leave in conditioner. I did this every other day for a couple of weeks I know it sounds excessive but it really did work for me.

Answer 3

You require both for your daily intake i wood condition just as good as one another. Granta

Answer 4

Will depend on the context really. Which is better as a snack - fresh fruit for me personally. It's tastier and gives you that little of sweetness. Which can be better as a snack if you are trying hard to minimize back on sugar and lose weight vegetables

Answer 5

Nape Breakage

Answer 6

PLEASE STOP RELAXING!!! truthfully you may have to cut it all off and start over. You may not want to cut it but if you cut it you will start over and be assured that your hair is healthy. BUT IF YOU ABSOLUTELY DONT WANT TO CUT IT then try pantene hair conditioner ( specifficaly for breakage and split ends) I used this daily and it worked. you can also try INFUSIUM 23 for split and broken ends. and please stop any flat ironing (if you do) and keep your hair and scalp well greased . Hair breakage can be caused also by dry, brittle hair please take into consideration what I have just said. I HOPE IT HELPED... :)

Answer 7

Go to this web forum. The ladies on here are black and will be able to help you. First go to the hair breakage section and read the thread that says newbies 101. It's a lot of information but will help understand where your breakage is coming from. I found this web forum and have learned so much about my hair! http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/



Good luck and don't be discouraged!!!