Struggling with 2a/3c Hair!

[PeaceofGod]

I am not new to the hair care journey but I am struggling with my hair type. I am relax and use minimal heat. Yet, my hair is lifeless and dull and it was once bouncy and vibrant. I dc 1x/ wk, cowash 1x/ wk, and moisturize nightly. I always air dry too. I don't know what's wrong. I live in florida so it's always humid here and that turns my hair frizzy or flattens my curls.

For some reason I cant get past shoulder length and I rarely wear my hair down. I've been wearing it in banana clips and buns so I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

If someone could help me, I would appreciate it.

 

[sunnieb]

Welcome!

How often do you relax?

Do you self-relax or go to a salon?

 

[PeaceofGod]

I self relax every 3 months. I used to stretch for 6 months but I couldnt stop the shedding after the 4th month, so I stopped stretching.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Why do you relax op? just curious.

Maybe you need to up your moisture game?

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Actually no, i take that back. What are you using to dc and moisturize? When's the last time you clarified or used an ACV rinse?

 

[MyInvisibleChyrsalis]

With your hair type and chemical process, you might have more success retaining length by limiting heat. Have you tried to wear non straight styles or banding for length? I notice you say it flattens your curls...so after you relax your new growth, you still have a curly texture?

 

[PeaceofGod]

This is my regimen:

Conditioners
I cowash with V05 1x a week

I stretch my relaxers every 4-6 months or do it approximately 3x a year.

Deep condition 1x a week with UBH or Nexxus Humectress, or Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree Oil conditioner.

I try to henna 1x a month.( I havent been doing this for months)

Moisturizers
Wave Nouvoeu
Carefree Curl Gold

Shampoos
I shampoo to clarify 1x per month.

Oils
EVOO
Almond Oil
JBCO


Vitamins
MSM (powder form)
GNC's Hair Skin and Nails
Fish oil
Biotin 7500 mcg

 

[PeaceofGod]

After I relax my hair is straight for a week even after I wash it. It's not until like 3-4 wks post relaxer that my hair curls. I only notice it after air drying.

 

[Esthi777]

OP can I ask why you relax if you enjoy your curls and the body? I have 2a/3ab hair and when I relaxed forever ago, my hair was limp and lifeless. I think I only did it because all my friends were but realized I didn't need to in order to get my hair straight. I have much more body and fullness now that I don't relax.

 

[PeaceofGod]

OP can I ask why you relax if you enjoy your curls and the body? I have 2a/3ab hair and when I relaxed forever ago, my hair was limp and lifeless. I think I only did it because all my friends were but realized I didn't need to in order to get my hair straight. I have much more body and fullness now that I don't relax.

I have considered transitioning. I was transitioning from 2009 to 2010 but I was shedding and experiencing breakage and ended up relaxing because I guess I figured I could manage that better... may end up trying it again.

 

[Esthi777]

^^^oh I see, shedding is no fun

 

[silenttullip]

you may need to henna like you said or add protein, I see a lot of moisture in your Reggie but no strength externally

 

[PeaceofGod]

I will try that. Also will an ACV or clarifying shampoo help? I've never done that before.

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[Bublin]

Wave Nouvoeu
Carefree Curl Gold

That's alot of glycerin. Maybe your hair doesn't like it. Try a different moisturiser.

 

[PeaceofGod]

Ok so I may be over moisturizing. Um what kinds of moisturizers don't have glycerin in it?

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[*CherryPie*]

OP, is you newgrowth 2a/3c ? Or are you saying it LOOKS 2a/3c AFTER relaxing it?

If your natural hair is 2a/3c, maybe try transitioning again, but use garlic conditioner and pills to tame the shedding.

 

[PeaceofGod]

My new growth is a combination of 2c/3a. I think ill try transitioning again and add more protein in my Reggie.

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