How do you keep your new growth as soft as possible?

[melodee]

For those who stretch or are transitioning, you know how hard it is to manage those two textures. In my case, there are three--stringy bone straight hair ( I'm bout to cut all that thin stuff off), more textured hair from applying relaxers without the heavy hand, and new growth/kinky hair.

What products or methods do you use to keep your hair from breaking too much or to control new growth? My coconut milk and lime mix worked, but only very temporarily.

 

[LiLi]

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny System. The shampoo alone allows me to comb through 2 years of new growth and relaxed hair with no problem.

 

[Bees]

Elasta QP Mango Butter and most definitely SCurl.

 

[hottopic]

Elasta QP Mango Butter and most definitely SCurl.

2nd this comment. If it was not for SCurl especially, I would be in trouble. Mango Butter I use on my ends.

 

[RabiaElaine]

Melody, good thread!!!

I am dealing with the same problem as you (dealing with 3 textures), only thing is my hair is much shorter than yours so it's even more difficult managing the 3 textures during my stretch.

I'm 15 weeks post (relaxing on thursday). I've done a couple of things...I mostly wore my hair with a phonypony throughout the stretch for my everyday style. I put my hair in a ponytail while in the shower. I would squeeze WGO and MTG into my roots with applicator bottles.

In terms of softening the roots I would have to say that WGO and Scurl work magic for me, though Scurl isn't a good idea if you want a straight style.

HTH

 

[Angelicus]

activator gel mixed with oil

 

[caligirl]

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny System. The shampoo alone allows me to comb through 2 years of new growth and relaxed hair with no problem.

This is how I feel about Matrix Sleek Line Shampoo/Conditioner. My beloved denman brush glides thru my natural hair like its relaxed.

 

[Sweet_Ambrosia]

CO Washes & S-curl.

 

[cocowhite]

Smooth n' Shine leave in conditioner with vitamins and NTM leave in conditioner has worked wonders on my new growth. It is so managable and soft.

 

[planodiva]

Melodee, I'm so in need of this thread. Okay now ladies who suggest S-Curl...how does this help with the newgrowth? I was wondering if I could use S-Curl for my wash and go but I don't know anything about this product.

Melodee- co wash and EVOO during stretches really help me go the distance which is only 12-14 weeks.

 

[metalkitty]

Melodee, I'm so in need of this thread. Okay now ladies who suggest S-Curl...how does this help with the newgrowth? I was wondering if I could use S-Curl for my wash and go but I don't know anything about this product.

Melodee- co wash and EVOO during stretches really help me go the distance which is only 12-14 weeks.

For me and alot of other ladies, s-curl really detangles and moisturizes the newgrowth into curls and waves instead of frizz. I agree with you about the co washes too!

 

[kitkat3ny]

Daily CW w/ Wheat Germ conditioner and Suave Humectant or Russ Kalvin Humectant knock-off and Qhemet Biologics Heavy Amla & Olive Cream. Nothing has ever soften my hair like this cream.

 

[aileenadq]

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny System. The shampoo alone allows me to comb through 2 years of new growth and relaxed hair with no problem.

Does the shampoo have SLS or ALS in it?

TIA

 

[Divine Inspiration]

CO washes, shea butter, and my moisture mix

 

[Soul♥Flower]

I found this recipe by accident but it works and has lasting results (until next washing):

1/4 cup olive oil
2tablespoons honey

Mix together, warm (in microwave or stove), then stir until honey blended as much as possible, then add

1/3 cup pure aloe vera(liquid)
1tsp castor oil

Mix together and use as a preshampoo deep conditioner.

 

[brownsugarflyygirl]

Since I am transitioning, I am now working with a years worth of new growth! Deep conditioning 2x week with olive/castor oil added to my conditioner, detangling when wet and saturated with conditioner, using a little Kids Organic Shea Butter Moisturizing Detangler after leave in for added slip, and airdrying in four ponytails has helped me manage my new growth. It seems to be what I do to my hair BEFORE my hair dries that makes the difference not what I put on AFTERwards. My newgrowth is soo soft and when I ocassionally comb it between washes, I just mist it with water first and the comb slides through....I dont even have to use hardly any products to get it to lay down....

Oh and as a side note, I tried S-Curl and didnt like it...it made my hair to feel heavy, weighed down, and kinda greasy. I wasnt feeling it I still have it so I may try again after I BC for lasting moisture and curl definition..but for now its a no-no

 

[wadadligyal]

Oh and as a side note, I tried S-Curl and didnt like it...it made my hair to feel heavy, weighed down, and kinda greasy. I wasnt feeling it

Yeah I'm not a fan of Scurl either but regular cowashes, less manipulation, a half half mixture of infusium and water along with my new fav leave in garnier fructis sleek & shine leave in conditioner. I'm 17 weeks post and counting

 

[sweetascocoa]

s-curl and mango butter never worked for me

for me, its regular CO washing and no manipulation

 

[LovelyLionessa]

I spray my new growth with S-Curl, seal with coconut oil, brush edges down with a soft bristle toothbrush, and put on a scarf and go to bed. This helps moisturize, soften and straigthen my NG.

Also deep conditioning works wonders on my NG while stretching. Since my last touch-up I have since discovered WGO and Qhemet Biologics Alma & Olive Heavy Cream and these 2 products make my hair touchably soft. I will definitely be reaching for these when that NG comes in.

 

[asubeauty]

Deep conditioning and S-Curl.

 

[sareca]

BioSil Silicia supplements. Works better than anything I've ever applied topically.

 

[Allandra]

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny System. The shampoo alone allows me to comb through 2 years of new growth and relaxed hair with no problem.

I've been using this line for a while, and it's great!

 

[shawniegee]

BioSil Silicia supplements. Works better than anything I've ever applied topically.

Those six little drops make a big differnce don't they?