cheri_flava74 said:
Hello everyone. I am 8 or 9 weeks post and my scalp is hurting, sore, and itching so bad and I have never had dry scalp/dandruff problem. I don't know why? I wash wrap and flat iron once or twice a week. I don't want to relax because scalp feel irritated. I know it isn't anything that I have done because I take care of my hair as far as washing, deep conditioning, hot oil treatments, and tie it up at night. Do you ladies have any idea what it could be?
sounds like new growth.
My head is
tender, and sore. Massages help but not by much. I'm itchy like nobody's business. I WAS gonna relax this Sunday but its looking like a serious no go.
Here's what I've learned to do
Get a spray bottle.
Fill it with spring water or Filtered water
Keep this in the fridge (see where I'm going with this?)
If you're new growth is driving you that crazy, go ahead and give your head a good wash 3 days prior. Don't scratch your head because its already irritated, but do massage it. Don't use a heavy conditioner though, a light one will work just fine, and really try not to load up on any heavy moisterizers/oils.
When you get a scalp itch, mist a little of that cold water on that spot. (sure does feel good!)
I've got about 2 inches of new growth all over, and believe me, I feel your pain.
-A