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My Hair Drama...Need Help!!!

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Topic: My Hair Drama...Need Help!!!
Posted By: Jazzy*Gill
Subject: My Hair Drama...Need Help!!!
Date Posted: August 14 2006 at 4:00pm
Im goin 2 b a senior this year n since its summer i haven't been oilin it like i should so on friday nite i had a date and i curled my hair and oiled it then the otha day i was twirlin my hair and all the sudden a ball of hair came out n its been doin dat 4 the past 2 days....I've come 2 the conclusion that i've destroyed my hair 4 good because its so dry and i put all that heat on it
 
My daily hair routine is washing it 1 every 2 weeks using motions lavish conditioning shampoo then i use motions conditioner...I usually blowdry it then put oil through my hair n curl it thats been my routine since the 7th grade but after reading the forum i kno imma b bold by the age of 25 ...So basically my question is how can i rejuvenate my hair n make it stronger and healthier
 
I read on here that u should only us heat if u have 2 but i have no otha way 2 do my hair...everytime i wrap  my hair 1 side is perfect n otha is all messed up...i hate the way i look in braids...i dont kno how 2 do anything n im so frustrated i need help
 
So basically my question is how can i rejuvenate my hair n make it stronger and healthier and how can i still wear my hair out wit out curlin it every morning and puttin so much heat on it


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Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: August 14 2006 at 7:08pm
Have you tried doing pin curls?  You can curl your hair after you wash it and blow dry it and then the following nights pin curl it or use hair rollers to keep the curls the rest of the week.
 
Also, you could braid/ 2 strand twist your hair while it's wet and airdry it over night...take it down and you will have either spirally hair ( from 2 strand twist)  or crinkly hair ( from braids).
 
You can also pin your hair up into nice style such as buns, french rolls, and the list goes on.
 
How does the oil make your hair feel? If you are using plain oil on your hair after blow drying it could be making your hair feel dry.  Have you tried mixing a pea size amount of oil into your hair with conditioner in it instead of adding it directly to your hair?


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Natural
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Posted By: stillinlove63
Date Posted: August 14 2006 at 7:55pm
I agree you should try pincurling or rollersetting...after you've washed your hair make sure you are putting a moisturizer on your wet hair and sealing it in with an oil.

you also could try cowashing since your hair is so dry...and prepoos are another thing that helps my hair combat dryness

also instead of blowdrying airdry your hair...blowdryers are pretty harsh on hair b/c of the direct heat.


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Current: SL
Goal: APL by '07
3B/3C thick

Posted By: Jazzy*Gill
Date Posted: August 14 2006 at 9:52pm
well cmesweet i blowdry my hair 1st then i take each bit and oil it real good then i press it wit my curling iron...certain oils make my hair feel different but the one im using now makes my hair feel light and moist
 
im gonna do jus wat u said bout the moisturizer...all dis time i thought oiling my hair was moisturizing it i 4got all bout pink lotion n stuff (wow there's alot i need 2 kno lol)
 
but i will def try ya'lls advice 2nite i was holding baq on washing my hair til i got a reponse


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Posted By: SugarCube
Date Posted: August 19 2006 at 7:02pm
try using shampoo and cond for damged hair and do a deep conditioning once a week till your hair gets better.

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JESUS is The Way the Truth and The Life!

Posted By: SugarCube
Date Posted: August 19 2006 at 7:03pm
Oh and also try braids the kind you leave in 4 a while

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JESUS is The Way the Truth and The Life!

Posted By: longhairgrower
Date Posted: August 19 2006 at 10:16pm
Yous should also deep condition your hair more often with a moisturizing conditioner.  Instead of blow drying you hair and using the curling iron why dont you try rollersetting your hair and sitting under a hooded dryer or letting it airdry.  By doing this your hair will dry smooth and will have some curl to it.

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longhairgrower


Posted By: quenquen
Date Posted: August 28 2006 at 7:47pm

First which Motions conditioner are you using?  I would suggest using Motions CPR Deep Conditioning Treatment and then following it up with Motions Moisture Plus since you have been blowdrying and hot curling on a regular basis.  Also have you tried wet wrapping your hair and sitting under the dryer.  You should find that by doing this you won't have to curl your hair(depending on how long your hair is).  I agree with the suggestion of pincurls and bantu knots.  You could also try using some flexirods or satin covered rollers.  HTH


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