Nothing Is Working, I'm Calling It Quits, Please Help?
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Esq.2B
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You might have to use something else.
Ashleescheveux
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I think you should change the way you bun your hair. I used to do the same half folded pony and it wrecked havoc on my ends, it broke them off and made them dry and not fully protected. I started using claw clips and now I can tuck all my hair and hide it without having to rip it off when Im taking it out. Try it 
ILYandY, how do I know what the pH levels of my products are? I do use Roux Porosity Control after. I don't know why I forgot to include it. Also When should I clarify? Do you know any "moisturizing poos?
Answer: 4.5 to 5.5 is good for 4b hair
Roux Porosity control (I have not used that since 03) but because you hair is dry you would have to use that after you clean the hair while you cuticles are open.
You should clarify to get rid of all the product build up before you begin your new hair regimen course.
Shampoos does not give moisture but some shampoos do allow the hair not to be stripped of it's natural oils. Shampoos that some say are moisturizing usually have a high ph level of 7 or more which is what relaxers do to the hair and some time you may have sodium and calcium on your hair and scalp (example CON old). (you don't want that, it eat a way at the root and cause erosions especially around your hairline)
The shampoos I know of that are good at keeping the Ph at a normal level cost a little but they are Joico and Davines.
Answer: 4.5 to 5.5 is good for 4b hair
Roux Porosity control (I have not used that since 03) but because you hair is dry you would have to use that after you clean the hair while you cuticles are open.
You should clarify to get rid of all the product build up before you begin your new hair regimen course.
Shampoos does not give moisture but some shampoos do allow the hair not to be stripped of it's natural oils. Shampoos that some say are moisturizing usually have a high ph level of 7 or more which is what relaxers do to the hair and some time you may have sodium and calcium on your hair and scalp (example CON old). (you don't want that, it eat a way at the root and cause erosions especially around your hairline)
The shampoos I know of that are good at keeping the Ph at a normal level cost a little but they are Joico and Davines.
hillytmj
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If you are relaxed, the airdrying may be contributing to the dryness and breakage. I have much less dryness and breakage under the hood dryer vs. airdrying. I'm not sure how airdrying affects natural hair though...
Nevertheless, don't give up. I was in my hairjourney two years before I started seeing the length that I craved. The first two years involved getting it healthy and learning to care for it myself. In the end, your rewards will be worth all the effort that you've been putting into it.
Nevertheless, don't give up. I was in my hairjourney two years before I started seeing the length that I craved. The first two years involved getting it healthy and learning to care for it myself. In the end, your rewards will be worth all the effort that you've been putting into it.
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my1goodnerve
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If you're at all style challenged or ever need to go back to the bun that you're currently wearing, maybe you could do a tiny baggy on the ends. You said that too much moisture makes your hair feel mushy, but an occasional baggy might be enough to maintain moisture and it would provide a barrier between your ends and whatever you use to secure your hair.
Sorry sharifeh I use Elasta H-Two and NTM creme as leave. I used to use s-curl as a leave in also.
I used to rollerset but it was too time consuming, I had to study. I would like to learn how to safely blowdry though, any tips?
I'm going out to buy a few hair products. So I'll buy a clarifying shampoo, another moisture DC, another shampoo, moisturizing cheapie condishs, and more S-curl.
I'm gonna go surf the web and adopt some moisturizing regimes. I guess I'll go back to moisture one week, protein the next.
My hair was doing so well with airdrying before, I dunno what happened, but I'm guessing its the weather.... Again..... Darn you winter!!!*shakes fist in the air*
I used to rollerset but it was too time consuming, I had to study. I would like to learn how to safely blowdry though, any tips?
I'm going out to buy a few hair products. So I'll buy a clarifying shampoo, another moisture DC, another shampoo, moisturizing cheapie condishs, and more S-curl.
I'm gonna go surf the web and adopt some moisturizing regimes. I guess I'll go back to moisture one week, protein the next.
My hair was doing so well with airdrying before, I dunno what happened, but I'm guessing its the weather.... Again..... Darn you winter!!!*shakes fist in the air*
taj
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I'm in agreement with this. You may be experiencing a protein overload. You should consider using more moisturizing products. I'd suggest boosting up your moisture level and minimizing proteins. Once your hair has been repaired then you could balance out your moisture/protein levels. If there is too much of anything (moisture or protein), it will cause a setback.
I have a protein overload now because, I didn't realize that every product I used contained some form of protein in it. Beware of using products that says moisturizing, but also includes a lot of proteins. I'm using Kenra and KeraCare moisturizing shampoos and conditioners. I also alternate using a light protein and moisturizing deep conditioner. I don't use all moisturizing products because, I don't want my hair to become mushy and over moisturized. I try to create a balance between the two and thus far my hair is progressing.
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