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How to help my damaged relaxed hair?
I have very damaged hair. On the sides it is only one fourth of an inch long. I am goin to relax it soon and I want to know how to protect it when getting it. I was thinking about cutting all of the damage off but i do not know if i should. My hair is really dry (and ends) and breaks when i comb, wash, and even run a hand through it. When i see other relaxed hair, it is moisterized and mine is not.
- Also can anyone recommend products that would help (no greasy or heavy thing that will break my hair more). I haven't had long hair for six years and i really do want it again.
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Sometimes un-doing damage is impossible, but you can always try to improve your hair's condition. Before going out and buying products, try some treatments with things you already have.
Get your conditioner, wet your hair, and apply a lot of it. Let it sit for a good amount of time, maybe 20 minutes or so. You could wrap saran wrap around it if you wanted.
Try an at home hot oil treatment. You could go buy a kit, or just use olive oil. Heat it up (not too hot!) and have someone pour it over your hair and let it sit for a while.
There are moisturing shampoos and conditioners (i love herbal essences hello hydration) and some even promise to 'repair' split ends (i think tresemme or loreal have those products) but i'm pretty sure thats impossible but it doesn't hurt to try. The stuff they use at the hair salon always seems better then store bought products, dont they? Call your hair dresser and see what he/she uses on you.
Try your best and don't be dissapointed if you don't see results. It grows back, thats the great part! If you start growing your hair out, get a very small trim every 2 months or so. I know it seems like your just making it shorter, but trust me, when it gets to the length you want it will be in better shape then if you didn't cut off dead ends every once in a while.
Good luck!
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My hair used to be like that, too. I do have some helpful advice for that.
Since your hair is damaged, I would foremost prefer a trim (not a hair cut). A trim will cut an inch or two off to get rid of split ends. A barber/hair salon can also put in some light conditioner to put in your hair to leave in for awhile to richly moisturize it and relax it.
Next, your weakening hair could either be a sign of malnutrition in the hair, scalp, and body. Try going to a grocery/drug store and pick up some skin care vitamins. These help hair, skin, and nails. Also, for the weak hair, use pantine pro v shampoo. Use it every day; rinse, lather, and repeat. Afterwards, apply their conditioner lightly. Put an amount the size of your thumb, and thoroughly rub it in the hair, and leave it in. No, this will not make your hair look or feel oily and greasy. This small amount will only moisturize and relax hair. I know, because I do this.
To be honest, for the best results I would do all of this for about 2 weeks (General rule is 10 days), then you're ready to proceed to getting it straightened. You can do it now, but your hair will look volumized and rough. I am sure you don't want that. I'd hate for you to waste money on that.
It's just like a diet. To fit into your swimsuit you first need to plan ahead to take care of yourself by changing your diet. I am not implying you're unhealthy - My point is to prepare your hair prior to the straightening.
Recommended products I like would be garnier fructise and pantine pro v. If you're on a tight budget.. well fortunately you have suave professionals that do just as well as professional hair products you get from a salon, at a cheaper price.
Also, I use this brush by conair that contains minerals in the bristles to soften hair as you brush. I paid 4 dollars for it but it works.
For added comfort I know what you're going through. In the past, I had rough, frizzy, poofy, damaged hair to the point where I couldn't do anything with it. But now I am able to control it by taking care of my hair daily. Like everyone else, you'll have your bad hair days, but taking care of your hair makes you look and feel so much better!
I hope I helped =].
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