Try keeping that area braided and applying Hawaiian Silky 14n1 daily (seal if u think it's necessary). I've been doing this and when I take the braids down, my hair is so moisturized. I wear braidouts most of the time but my nape is always so dry and coarse. I started leaving a small section out in my nape area, to keep braided under my braidouts. I braid that section down vertically, and keep it braided until I wash. I spray it 2x a day and it's working well for growth and moisture.