Short, Wiry, Rough-Feeling Strands (PIC included)

[Adaj]

Hey! I think I am at a point where I'm not caring too much about my hair anymore. I've been natural for 8 months now, and I've spent TOO much money on products!!! Anyway, my hair seems to be growing, but I've noticed on my left side towards the back, that I have short strands compared to the rest of my hair. These strands look and feel so different, and it makes me wonder is it damage? I purposely pull them out (I know I shouldnt) to inspect them and feel them. They feel wiry and hard.

In the pic, the shorter strand seems to have a split end that was forming erplexed...what do you ladies think? Help.

 

[Vashti]

It may very well be that you have two different textures on your head. Sometimes hair just grows out like that naturally and doesn't always have anything to do with damage. A lot of people have this. Softer in the front and coarser in the back. That's not unusual. As far as the strands, I can't tell if there's a split end.

 

[SimplyBlessed]

Hard?

Do u use a lot of protein?

Lack of moisture?

How often, do u moisturize?

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[Adaj]

Hard?

Do u use a lot of protein?

Lack of moisture?

How often, do u moisturize?

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No, I don't use a lot of protein. I shampoo and DC every 2 weeks, and I oil my scalp and hair with olive oil. I haven't found the right shampoo or DC combination. I've been using Kenra Moisturizing Poo, and I think that I love AOHSR for my DCs.

It's just that left side, and it's a good patch of hairs that have that texture. I don't like the feeling of them.

 

[Your Cheeziness]

The wiry, coarse section of my hair is in the same place as yours. I have to be extra careful when manipulating and I section smaller to make sure I can apply product evenly.

 

[Adaj]

The wiry, coarse section of my hair is in the same place as yours. I have to be extra careful when manipulating and I section smaller to make sure I can apply product evenly.

I thought I was doing something wrong, but it makes me feel a little better that others have this also. I think I need to apply more moisturizing products to that section.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I'm battling the same thing. I am in need of more moisture on the wiry textured part of my hair. Fortunately, Oyin's Burnt Sugar pomade along with Komaza's curl milk is helping me retain length and moisture.