Double-processed ladies... I need your help!

[Kamilla16]

Okay ladies... sadly I've noticed that last year I've only retained maybe 3 inches of hair. I probably cut an inch. I have blonde highlights on the top of my hair and It definitely has caused breakage. Recently I've been trying to figure out if I need moisture or protein... my hair isn't necessarily weak or brittle, but its not too hard either. I've used Aphogee 2 min weekly followed with ORS replenishing conditioner as a DC. This works however I still see little hairs in the sink...Do you think its safe for me to add Aphogee 2 step into my hair regimen before relaxers to help with breakage... or would this be harmful to my double processed mane? TIA

 

[Kamilla16]

no one?!? Bumping

 

[princessdi]

I'm no expert but I would say lay off the chemicals for a while. Hopefully others will chime in.

Bumping for you......anyone??

 

[Evolving78]

you need more moisture. i'm not double processed, but i do have color in. try cowashing a few times a week.

 

[Minty]

Aphogee and ORS are doing nothing for you it seems

Try Tigi Dumb Blonde to DC with.

 

[blessedandlucky]

From your description, it sounds like you would benefit from more moisture. I'm partially highlighted and I've found success with aubrey organics honeysuckle rose and I use joico kpak reconstructor treatment for protein. Also, be sure to moisturize frequently. What do you use for that? Also, do you use a leave in conditioner?


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[Kamilla16]

I really don't use anything else for moisture besides the ORS that I leave on for about 1 hour without heat following the Aphogee 2 min. reconstructor... I think I will try co-washing during the week. Sometimes I use cream of nature leave in conditoner. I'm just kinda hesitent to co-wash because I don't want to have to straighten or worry about styling it mid-week. Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

ORS has protein in it; your hair might be responding to the protein ingredients. Try to find a condish that is straight up moisture (like Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose, etc) and DC with that to see how your hair responds. Cowashing does work wonders; is your hair long enough to put in a bun after you cowash? Sometimes you have to sacrifice style for health....

ETA Just looked at your profile - you're APL so you can def do a cute damp bun after cowashing a couple times a week.. Try co-washing w/ like VO5 Moisture Milks, twice a week for about a month to see if you notice a diff. Build the moisture back up in your hair.

 

[jerseygurl]

You need more moisture IMO. Any moisturizing DC will do the trick, also add a little oil and honey to give it some oomph. I like Silk Elements Mega Silk Olive Moisturizing Treatment.

 

[Kamilla16]

Thanks ladies.. I think I will try to grab some Aubrey organics honeysuckle rose or some better conditioner.. It didn't dawn on me that ORS may have a little protein in it... I'll probably alternate between aphogee 2 min and ORS and get a better DC.

I guess I could do a quick bun or something after co-washing... I think I'll give this a try once I'm out of these kinky twist in February!!

 

[blessedandlucky]

Thanks ladies.. I think I will try to grab some Aubrey organics honeysuckle rose or some better conditioner.. It didn't dawn on me that ORS may have a little protein in it... I'll probably alternate between aphogee 2 min and ORS and get a better DC.

I guess I could do a quick bun or something after co-washing... I think I'll give this a try once I'm out of these kinky twist in February!!

If you're concerned about cowashing, you can use a good moisturizer and seal. I don't cowash because I blow-dry and I dont like buns that much. I seal with Jane Carter nourish and shine. Good luck to you


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