Hair Breakage 101-- just wanted to share!

[jerseygurl]

Some BSS carry them. Look for 100% glycerin. HTH

 

[TANBRIA]

You have provided a wealth of information. Thank you for sharing. Can you recommend products for protein treatments, moisturizers and oils or what key ingrediants each of these items should contain in order to get the best end result?

 

[lavenderchic]

Bumping
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[trenise]

I just saw this today. I was doing a search on stretchy hair because mine has gotton really elastic like. I saw this and it was very helpful. The weird thing is that my hair is now stretchy after doing OCT protein treatments. Isn't OCT protein?

 

[BrooklynSouth]

Bumping because this thread needs a bump once in a while.

 

[anniev2]

giving it the dec 08 bump

 

[LisaLisa1908]

Thank you so much sistaslick for this post. I'm positive that my constant shedding/breakage is because I need more moisture. Thanks a million!

 

[lovleelilie]

Sistaslick you are off the chart! I started my hair journey off reading your articles. And I'm ALWAYS recommending that ppl google you. Thx!!!!!

 

[LaidBak]

Bumping...... for the newbies!

 

[varaneka]

I think aloe-based moisturizers are better than when a product has the first ingredient as water. That way, the moisture doesn't evaporate.

 

[LaidBak]

I think aloe-based moisturizers are better than when a product has the first ingredient as water. That way, the moisture doesn't evaporate.

ITA! I have recently fallen in love with Aloe based moisturizers. They seem to be the best thing for my fine hair.

 

[varaneka]

ITA! I have recently fallen in love with Aloe based moisturizers. They seem to be the best thing for my fine hair.

even with lotions...it just lasts for days even after washing with soap over and over!

 

[Growing My Glory]

Thanks Sista. Very helpful and very informative.

I do have one question. I started co-washing after joining this board. My hair is extremely dry and breaking inspite of co-washing and conditioning. Is it possible that I'm locking out moisture by co-washing?

Glory

 

[isabella09]

Absolutely awesome post. Very informative. Thank you very much

 

[LaidBak]

Thanks Sista. Very helpful and very informative.

I do have one question. I started co-washing after joining this board. My hair is extremely dry and breaking inspite of co-washing and conditioning. Is it possible that I'm locking out moisture by co-washing?

Glory

I'm not Sista, but I think you might need to address your hair's porosity. If its too porous any moisture you put in is going to escape faster than normal.

 

[Saffirejuiliet]

I needed to see this thread again. Thanks for bumping it to the first page ladies.

 

[Friggin' Licia]

This topic is amazing. Thanks for making it, sistaslick

But I have a dumb question... How do I stop the initial breakage? I did the assesment and figured out what kind of products I'd need for my hair...but even after use my hair still breaks. Do I need to cut it first?

 

[Ms_Twana]

Thought I'd bump this oldie but goodie.

 

[Janet']

This should be a sticky---yes- WONDERFUL INFO!!!

 

[SOserious]

OMG YOu are amazing for creating this!!!
I just have to start creating a reggie that simple....

This needs to be a sticky!

 

[Desarae]

Classic Thread.

 

[My Friend]

Great info on breakage. Thank you for sharing.

 

[BonBon]

Thank you. I just did an Aphogee treatment for damaged hair. I hadn't realised I hadn't done it in a while and loads of my ends have snapped off (RIP). Hopefully I will be back to normal soon

 

[Aggie]

Thank you. I just did an Aphogee treatment for damaged hair. I hadn't realised I hadn't done it in a while and loads of my ends have snapped off (RIP). Hopefully I will be back to normal soon

Whoa, I'm sorry to hear this TP. Did you follow it up with a moisturizing deep conditioner? That may have restored the elasticity in your strands.

 

[MadamCJCPA]

I'm new to the board, and all I can say is that this thread has been immensely helpful. Thank you to Sistaslick for the wealth of information.

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

thank you very much OP

 

[chiconya]

Bumping for newbies great thread by sistaslick on the importance of moisture/protein balance.

 

[Nix08]

Bumping for newbies great thread by sistaslick on the importance of moisture/protein balance.

Thank you I've printed this and added it to my journal

 

[LaidBak]

Bumping

 

[Krystle~Hime]

clear and great !!