Hello Lady Flash,
Six years ago I had a really, really bad perm. The stylist left it on way to long, trying to do work on too many heads at the same time. The back of my head looked like I had been in a fire! The hair was matted down and stuck to my head. It hurt soooo bad, I couldn't really comb the back for several days! Then when the scabs started to heal my hair started to fall out! Truly a nightmare! Anyway...that really scared me away from perms. My hair was very damaged and my scalp was so tender. I had problems keeping it moist, it was always dry and flaky. I had to cut most of it off and I started wearing braids & extensions. I liked the style but I didn't like the long time it took to braid. Also, because my scalp was always flaky, I had the hardest time keeping my scalp clean. I used all kinds of braid spray, and used a cotton pad to clean my scalp with sea breeze and/or listerine. That worked for a few days but my hair always felt itchy after awhile. So I stopped getting it braided and just washed it myself and wore it in twists or cornrows going straight back.
I did that for 4 years and my hair was finally on its way back to healthy. I liked not having a perm but I wanted a different style. I liked the way the Wave Nouveau looked and it is very little upkeep. I'm not sure what you call it, but its not a relaxer. My stylist says it's not as harsh as a relaxer and that must be true because it doesn't burn or make my scalp tingle at all. It's similar to the curls of years passed minus all the goop and drippy mess. No plastic caps or greasy pillows and no super tight curls. The size rods you get it rolled on determines the size of curls. I like it more wavy then curly. Also, you can just wash, spritz and go! Air drying works great! That is the best part for me, I'm a single mom of 2, I work full-time and go to school. Soooo...I don't have a lot of time. All I have to do is keep it moisturized, ends clipped and I get it retouched every 3 months. {another plus} I could also blow dry my hair and wear it straight for a different look. But I don't like to use heat if I don't have to, so I have only done that a few times. The other plus for me is now that my hair is always moisturized I no longer have a dry, flaky scalp.
I am really interested in natural hair care recipes and I'm looking for a hair care regiment that uses those concepts. I have problems with split ends and tangles. I use the wave nouveau moisturizer products but I'm still looking for a great shampoo & conditioner to compliment this style.
Not to mention any type of moisturizer is always a plus!
Any suggestions would be great!
Again....love this website!
Rozz
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