wild curls raquelle
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I suffer from eczema of the scalp so I feel your pain. If I may offer a suggestion, it seems like you may need to get a routine stabilized first.
Wash, condition, deep condition, leave-in, seal, style. Now somewhere in there fit detangling in there.
The castille soap is a bit harsh, you could actually use that to clarify. I agree that you shouldn't be clarifying regularly as you are. Try every 4-6 weeks. To avoid spending any more money instead of trying some of the new products use what you have but with a routine. I say give yourself about a month for some kind of turn around. Also try adding like olive oil to your deep conditioner it will aid in the penetration and make it softer. Also try pre-pooing with a hot oil treatment. It will also help with your dryness issues. You can use some conditioner as a leave-in. Shea butter should be used to seal and not moisturize. Try an oil or the conditioner to moisturize and then seal with the shea. Also check your products, you may be protein sensitive. If you're using a lot of products that are protein heavy it could be protein overload or you may only be able to handle protein in moderation depending on what your hair likes.
Wash, condition, deep condition, leave-in, seal, style. Now somewhere in there fit detangling in there.
The castille soap is a bit harsh, you could actually use that to clarify. I agree that you shouldn't be clarifying regularly as you are. Try every 4-6 weeks. To avoid spending any more money instead of trying some of the new products use what you have but with a routine. I say give yourself about a month for some kind of turn around. Also try adding like olive oil to your deep conditioner it will aid in the penetration and make it softer. Also try pre-pooing with a hot oil treatment. It will also help with your dryness issues. You can use some conditioner as a leave-in. Shea butter should be used to seal and not moisturize. Try an oil or the conditioner to moisturize and then seal with the shea. Also check your products, you may be protein sensitive. If you're using a lot of products that are protein heavy it could be protein overload or you may only be able to handle protein in moderation depending on what your hair likes.
I have a serious issue. I BC'ed in November 09 after an almost two month transition. I'll be three months natural soon, & I'm still dealing with the problems of D R Y natural hair. I've literally tried it all, V05 strawberries & cream, suave tropical coconut, trader joe's nourish spa, trader joe's tea tree tingle conditioner, aussie moist, kinky curly knot today, oyin honey hemp conditioner, karen's body beautiful hair milk, curls curls milkshake, shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, castor oil, avocado butter, mango butter, aloe vera gel, aubrey organic honeysuckle rose, aubrey organics white camellia, apple cider vinegar rinses, baggying, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, patene nature fusion conditioner, herbal essences long term relationship & so on & so forth. My hair is still dry! My hair always feel nice, soft, & like a cloud when it is wet but, as soon as it dries & I rub my hand over my natural hair, it cuts me! It's ridiculous, hard, crusty, & dry. My regimen consists of, moisturizing twice a day with shea butter, coconut oil, & aloe vera gel. I rinse daily when I take a shower & I cowash once-twice a week. When I shampoo I use dr.bronners castile soap. I'm just so fed up ): I started using all natural products about a month after my BC. Now I feel the need to go to try some new commercial products. I also don't use sulfates but I feel I may need to since my hair is so dry. Somone, PLEASE, give me suggestions.
