I messed up........ Hair extremely dry

[Anaya-Amani]

2 weeks ago I did a henna mixed w/vinegar & fell asleep. The vinegar irritated my scalp causing severe itching & flakes. I did some research & decided to try water, ACV & a splash of peroxide to heal/help my scalp. After the first treatment I noticed a difference (my scalp itches like it would when I need a touch up- I'm 15 wks into transitioning to natural) & my hair was a little dry but I noticed a few more flakes & did another treatment tonight. My hair felt super dry, kinda like it would after a aphoghee treatment. So now I'm doing a DC with the aphoghee moisture balance conditioner. I really hope i didn't cause severe damage!!
:-(
any more suggestions?


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13

 

[PPGbubbles]

back away from all the vinegar! All that extra acid can lead to dryness.

btw that Aphogee moisture balance (the once that follow the 2-step) is garbage!

You need to find a good moisturizing DC and let your hair rest.

Also, I would layoff the heat till your hair rehydrates. Once the hair re-hydrates be sure to keep the moisture in by closing your cuticles. You can achive this by adding some aloe juice post wash/dc to balance the ph of your hair yet keep your cuticle flat. The cuticles can also be closed with roux porosity control, costs a bit more than aloe juice tho

 

[Anaya-Amani]

back away from all the vinegar! All that acid can raise the cuticles and lead to dryness.

btw that Aphogee moisture balance (the once that follow the 2-step) is garbage!

You need to find a good moisturizing DC and let your hair rest.

Also, I would layoff the heat till your hair rehydrates and your cuticles lie down. You can achive this by adding some aloe juice post wash/dc.Closing the cuticle will help you retain moisture. The cuticles can also be closed with roux porosity control, costs a bit more than aloe juice tho

Thanks for replying!!!! I'll try the aloe. The DC seems to be helping. I won't be doing anymore ACV!!!! I'll just have to keep my scalp oiled.


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13

 

[Curly Luul]

^^^ totally agree with PPG Bubbles

 

[NappyNelle]

Please continue to deep condition and remember to balance protein and moisture. If you do a search, are several threads recommending great deep conditioners that can be found locally and online.

How are you wearing your hair in the meantime? I hope you can get the flakes to diminish. Are you experiencing breakage at the line of demarcation?

 

[PPGbubbles]

Thanks for replying!!!! I'll try the aloe. The DC seems to be helping. I won't be doing anymore ACV!!!! I'll just have to keep my scalp oiled.


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13

They dont call it a hair care journey for nothing! You live and you learn I had a rough time with ACV in the past so I feel ya pain.

Update us when this when you find the solution!

 

[coyacoy]

Ditto! stay away from the vinegar - it's acidic and can be very drying. i also agree re: the aphogee - it sucks-IMHO- and that you should try a moisturizing dc - perhaps one that is protein free or says 'ph balanced'. with the products that you have used so far, however, i would strongly suggest trying something protein free this week and then next week one with a little protein. if you have a steamer try using that instead of a heated dryer just to really give your hair a moisture boost. if you don't have a steamer, you can google how to steam using a regular bonnet dryer. also, make sure you are using a leave in moisturizer after you dc and that you are sealing your ends. HTH

 

[Leesh]

@Anaya-Amani, "Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner" is a Super Duper Moisturizing DC! It's good for trying to come back off a dry spell!

 

[Anaya-Amani]

Please continue to deep condition and remember to balance protein and moisture. If you do a search, are several threads recommending great deep conditioners that can be found locally and online.

How are you wearing your hair in the meantime? I hope you can get the flakes to diminish. Are you experiencing breakage at the line of demarcation?

I wet wrap over night & flat iron once a week to keep my roots straight.
I have not had any breakage! I've been trying to keep my scalp oiled & my hair moisturized with Hot 6 Oil & Shea butter.


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13

 

[Anaya-Amani]

They dont call it a hair care journey for nothing! You live and you learn I had a rough time with ACV in the past so I feel ya pain.

Update us when this when you find the solution!

I'm really just trying to keep my scalp healthy & my hair moisturized so I don't have breakage.
I'm really wanting to nail down a "natural" washing monthly & co-washes weekly.


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13

 

[Anaya-Amani]

My hair feels normal again! I DC with Joico conditioner diluted with aloe gel/juice & a lil water. I put a warm towel on my hair covered that with a baggies & let it sit for an HR. I rinsed and rubbed Shea butter mixed with hot 6 oils on my hair & wrapped it.
I don't think I caused any severe damage I'm just going to be mindful of keeping the moisture in. Thanks for all of the suggestions!!!!


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13

 

[ezina]

back away from all the vinegar! All that acid can raise the cuticles and lead to dryness.

btw that Aphogee moisture balance (the once that follow the 2-step) is garbage!

You need to find a good moisturizing DC and let your hair rest.

Also, I would layoff the heat till your hair rehydrates and your cuticles lie down. You can achive this by adding some aloe juice post wash/dc.Closing the cuticle will help you retain moisture. The cuticles can also be closed with roux porosity control, costs a bit more than aloe juice tho

I thought acids closed the cuticle?

 

[Alta Angel]

Anaya-Amani,

I use aloe vera juice instead of lemon juice as the acid for my henna mix. This may be a gentler option for you in the future.

 

[Anaya-Amani]

My hair feels/looks normal again!!!! Wrapping w/Shea butter & oil mix has my hair hydrated & shining!!!! No more ACV!!??!?


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13

 

[Anaya-Amani]

My hair the morning after wrapping w/Shea butter & oils- no wrap lotion or setting lotion.

I was surprised at the body & softness my hair has.


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13

 

[PPGbubbles]

I thought acids closed the cuticle?

true...this happens around a ph 3-5 depending on hair type. but too much acid (i.e. to low of a pH) can dry out hair but not allowing any moisture in. Good catch!

 

[PPGbubbles]

glad you found a fix OP!

 

[Anaya-Amani]

The only issue I still have is dry scalp. I'm wondering if my scalp is going through creamy crack withdrawal. I've never had flakes until now. I've oiled my scalp with hot 6 oil that I added coconut oil to. Should I add aloe?


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13

 

[southerncitygirl]

The only issue I still have is dry scalp. I'm wondering if my scalp is going through creamy crack withdrawal. I've never had flakes until now. I've oiled my scalp with hot 6 oil that I added coconut oil to. Should I add aloe?


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13

Anaya-Amani
hot six and coconut is fine you don't have to add aloe. put the oil in an applicator bottle and apply to your scalp as needed....if that means morning and night 5days a week then so be it....it will balance itself out soon!

 

[Anaya-Amani]

I finally figured out that I'm having a reaction to indigo powder/black henna! I'm done using that!


"...Forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what is ahead,..."
Philippians 3:13