ThAbAdDeStBaBy wrote: Huhmmm it could be one of the products your using thats counteracting with your hair but I kind of doubt it..... Are you keeping your hair moisturized though because that could be the reason. With the cold air coming in, it can extremely dry out the hair and scalp..Thats all I can think of at this moment though.

yeah, the weather can cause problems and really dry your hair out.  But maybe some of the products are counteracting with each other?

I agree with princess and ThAb.  You may need to find a good moisturizer and use it daily.  I have a thread called "Moisturizing" where you might find some good ideas on products.

Do you heat style?  This could contribute to breakage also.

I only use heat on the top of my hair daily with a curling iron and when I blowdry it.  I will go to the "Moisturizing" thread as you suggested.  Thank you for your comments. 

slyfox wrote: I only use heat on the top of my hair daily with a curling iron and when I blowdry it.  I will go to the "Moisturizing" thread as you suggested.  Thank you for your comments.

cmesweet wrote: Seems like u are using too much heat if you are using it daily...that can definitely take a toll on your hair.

 I agree, the heat is definately the cause. Daily heat is a big no-no. I know its hard at first but try other alternatives like rollersetting, wetsetting, wrapping, etc. 

i agree with cookies...the ntm deep mask is some deep stuff. i would use that or another deep conditioner a few times, i'm sure you'll see a difference right away. i would also advice a protein treatment but i personally think it's more important to get your hair some moisture right now first, then incorporate protein later if it's still needed.

please let us know how you're doing!

Daily heat is drying out your hair and you are not adding back enough moisture to compensate for it. 

Definitely use heat a lot less often (at most 1x week) but try to go longer than that if you can (roller sets, wraps, buns, braids or twists). 

Add a good daily moisturizer to your routine (see Pokas thread on moisturizers for tons of suggestions).  I recommend using products that do not have petroleum or mineral oil products (although some here use products w/ these ingredients and their hair does well).

Adding moisturizing products to your regimen. Some here add glycerine and essential oils to conditioners, others add olive oil, some swear by shea butter.  

Continue weekly deep treatments w/plastic cap and heat if possible (under dryer or wrap in warm towel).  Definitely consider adding a few drops of oil to treatments.

afrolatina wrote: Daily heat is drying out your hair and you are not adding back enough moisture to compensate for it.  Definitely use heat a lot less often (at most 1x week) but try to go longer than that if you can (roller sets, wraps, buns, braids or twists).  Add a good daily moisturizer to your routine (see Pokas thread on moisturizers for tons of suggestions).  I recommend using products that do not have petroleum or mineral oil products (although some here use products w/ these ingredients and their hair does well). Adding moisturizing products to your regimen. Some here add glycerine and essential oils to conditioners, others add olive oil, some swear by shea butter.   Continue weekly deep treatments w/plastic cap and heat if possible (under dryer or wrap in warm towel).  Definitely consider adding a few drops of oil to treatments.

very good advice!