Damaged Hair
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Printed Date: July 23 2025 at 3:44pm
Topic: Damaged Hair
Posted By: damaged
Subject: Damaged Hair
Date Posted: September 05 2002 at 12:01am
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Can anyone recommend something that I can put on my hair to soften it? Also my stylist noticed that the back middle part of my hair was breaking off so she said she will be unable to put a touchup in my hair. And since I am staying away from flat irons what can I do to keep the front, and sides of my hair straight (because of all the new growth there)? She said my hair broke off so much from wearing constant ponytails in the same site. I didn`t know that a ponytail could cause so much damage. So I have no idea how to wear my hair now (neck length). When she touches my hair it broke off from the ends. Has anyone ever had this happen?
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Posted By: karonica
Date Posted: September 05 2002 at 10:25am
Try getting this product by Profectiv called Break-Free. Rub it in your hair after a shampoo. It sorta acts as a leave-in conditioner, and it helps you to comb your hair when it is wet. You can also use it on your hair when it is dry, and I like to rub it in my scalp also. I love the products by Profectiv, and I know others that do, so I think you should give it a try. It isn`t very expensive, so you won`t be losing a lot of money if you aren`t satisfied. One jar here in DC costs about $5.00 at CVS. It isn`t a grease, it is more like a creamy lotion. In fact, all of the Profectiv products in the little jar are like lotions, each product varying in thickness.
Oh yeah, and I`ve learned that ponytails all the time are not a good idea either. It really can break the hair, especially if you`re the type that doesn`t take time to remove the rubber band, scrunchy or whatever it is that is holding it. Try wearing your hair in a wrap style. It is good to wear the hair out because it allows the scalp to breath.
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Natural since Nov 6, 2004
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Posted By: Jubilee
Date Posted: September 05 2002 at 11:44am
The same thing is happening to me. My hair is really short at the front and I feel that it is due to the pony tails. It is also breaking at the back and sides. People keep thinking that I have deliberately cut it at the front to make bangs or something; but I haven`t. It`s just been breaking.
I feel that the best advice for you is to stop wearing pony tails. Try leaving your hair out for a change. :)
Also try deep conditioning your hair once a week with `Motions CPR`
You can also try this recipie:
16 oz ION Reconstructure (Only available in Sally`s)
8 oz Olive oil
4 oz coconut oil
2 tsp Peppermint oil
Make sure you use a moisturizing conditioner afterwards. A good one is: `Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer`
I have tried this mixture myself and it really slows down the breakage.
I hope this helps.... :)
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Posted By: Jubilee
Date Posted: September 05 2002 at 11:46am
Posted By: Jubilee
Date Posted: September 05 2002 at 11:49am
Posted By: Shaun
Date Posted: September 05 2002 at 9:38pm
Damaged,
I`ve been using this recipe/technique for the last few weeks to get my hair straight without using my flat iron. I hope it helps.
After shampooing or condition only washing squeeze excess water from your hair (don`t towel dry). Next, apply a frizz reducing product to the hair ( I use Frizz Buster by Fantasia but they are all pretty similiar). Then liberally apply Elan Plus Leave-In Reconstructig Treatment ( I got it at Sally`s). I believe this the most important element, Elan Plus really seems to work with my naturally thick and corse hair. Blow dry hair until it is nearly dry then add Silk Therapy by biosilk (also you can try a generic product sold at Sally`s called "Shine") at this point you can spray in a bit more of the Elan Plus. Now blow dry the hair until it is completely dry. Finally spritz a bit more of the Shine or Silk Therapy and your ready to go.
I use this technique only a few days out of the month when it`s almost time for a relaxer and my hair is really unruly. My hair is very soft and shiny when I am done.
Also when I`m not using that technique I simpy wrap my hair and sit under the dryer which also give a good result.
Good luck.
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