Hair being well, hard and itches

My hair feels, well sort of hard. Like straws. I feel it especially at night when I try to sleep. I really don't know how to describe the feeling. What can I do about this?

My hair is longer then it has been in years. Also my throat and neck has been itching more and more. Can it be related to my hair being longer??




Edited by AngelDream - May 11 2007 at 10:10am

Do you have coarse hair? I agree that your hair is probably dry. Have you tried using a richer conditioner or oiling it?
I have long hair and it usually stays behind my shoulders, but whenever it falls in the front it does itch my neck some. That's just the way it is. IF it bothers me I just put it up. If the itching keeps you from falling asleep at night, you can always put it in a braid before bed. I either do that or a loose bun on the top of my head. If I do a low bun then it creates a huge uncomfortable bump. Braiding it at night will also keep it from tangling while you sleep as your hair gets longer, which saves you from having to rip the knots out in the morning.

Hmmm, as long as I've had long hair, I can't say it ever made my neck itchy.  I would not necessarily consider this normal.  Perhaps its an allergy?  Or a problem with yeast growth on the skin made worse by your hair being on your neck and helping to hold in sweat and moisture?  Or maybe you are allergic to the conditioner you use and that is what's making your neck itch?