HELP! Should I cut my damaged hair?
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Topic: HELP! Should I cut my damaged hair?
Posted By: scottishsiren
Subject: HELP! Should I cut my damaged hair?
Date Posted: September 05 2005 at 9:37pm
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I am new to this board, but very glad that it exists! I have been trying to grow out some short layers in my hair for a while now, but just ruined all my hard work by messing around with home color, and then having two different stylists try to re-color it. Needless to say, it is fried. I don't know that a conditioning treatment would really work. Should I just "cut" my losses at this point? I would rather my hair be healthier and short than fried, but I don't think I can go through the wait of growing it all out again. It is currently about an inch below my chin. Any good advice here? |
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Posted By: PurpleBubba
Date Posted: September 06 2005 at 2:03am
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Ok my first advice is wait at least 3 weeks before you do anything else except for conditioning and washing. If your hair is at chin length you can maintain that length for a while and let your natural hair grow back. You could let it grow to your shoulders and then maintain there. How far you can grow before needing to get some trimmed or cut is going to depend on what you can do and what you can tolerate. Should you cut it? Maybe Should you not cut it? Maybe But you should give yourself a few weeks to rest not only your hair but your mind. Right now you're still too fresh from the coloring hassle and if you do something now you might regret it. Give yourself some time to clear your thoughts so you'll know for sure. I hope things work out for you. Please keep us informed how you are doing. Regardless of what you decide to do. ------------- 
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Posted By: Delenn
Date Posted: September 06 2005 at 8:39am
| I agree with Robert, also try some deep conditioning. |
Posted By: scottishsiren
Date Posted: September 06 2005 at 8:49am
| Thanks, both of you, for your advice. I am at my wits end, and I don't want to make some rash decision. I will try some deep conditioning for the next month and hope for the best. |
Posted By: PurpleBubba
Date Posted: September 06 2005 at 9:15am
| Do you still have layers to grow out or did the cut get rid of them? |
Posted By: cookiesnkream
Date Posted: September 06 2005 at 8:47pm
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i suggest a good hair serum ,, my hair was very fried but its stil grown in nicely without trimming becuz i deep condition well and use serums,, i never leave myhair with no product for moisture in it,, i dont think trimming is necessary unless ur hair is breaking off horriblyy, i couls just trim off the little split ends urlself ,, remember moisture is the key for fried hair,, DEEP CONDITION  ------------- Hair type: 3b some c?, fine strands, last relaxer sept 05, never again!!! current :ap length on sides,,nearly bsl in back, damn those old frazzled ends! I am hair OBSESSED |
Posted By: scottishsiren
Date Posted: September 07 2005 at 8:40am
| When you say "hair serum," what do you mean? Also, how long until I see effects from deep conditioning? I bought some expensive stuff yesterday and the hair doesn't seem any better. Do you have a deep conditioner that worked for you? Did it work immediately? |
Posted By: buckiefairy
Date Posted: September 07 2005 at 11:25am
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You can get serums from anywhere. I get mine from asda, at £1.68. I suppose asda's isn't the best you can get, but it basically makes your hair smoother. Only use a little otherwise it'll just look greasy. One pump of the asda stuff normally does me and my hair's past BSL so you'll probablly only need half a pump. As for the deep conditioner, what did you buy? I use Aussie 3 minute Miracle (I leave it in for 15 minutes though) and it's great. Nothing can 'fix' the damage but Aussie certainly made my hair look and feel better. What's your routine, do you condition every time you wash etc? Keep us updated! Buckie ------------- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. |