checking-in! My strands are fine, but overall my hair looks dense. Plus I have super coily strands. When I had a relaxer my hair looked thin and it was very light, no weight to it at all. However, stylist thought I had "tough" hair and would apply a "super strenght relaxer".
Now as a natural, like so many of you pointed out, I have to deal with ssk and long detangling sessions. I also stopped detangling in the shower and have to use a lot of oil.
Treatments that coat my hair like the Caramel treatment and Nexxus Emergencee work well for me. Moderate protein is also good. However, I can't do cones.