I chopped all my hair off (from just a few inches above my booty to my shoulders) back in early July. My hair was a bit damaged, so I figured I'd just go ahead and cut the majority of it off in an attempt to start the repairing process.

I'm currently working on growing it back.

So, now that we're in September...I was just wondering if I'm due for a trim? And about how often I should get one?

Thank you!!

 But I do tend to use the flat iron somewhat regularly. I try not to use it every day. Like when I'm home, I usually don't use it since I won't be going out anywhere. And usually, I'm home five days a week. But sometimes when I'm bored at home, I'll get there and straighten it.

I'm also planning to dye my hair next week. So, I'm not sure if should trim it or not... (but if I do, should I trim before I dye it or after?)

Oh and I'm also curious about the full moon thing. Hope someone can answer that question!

 

Much love, Shary

Thanks Shary!

What's the recommendation for someone who has breakage all the way up to about an inch or two from the scalp? I just noticed that my hair seems to have damage that far up...even on the underneath layers. :(

Shall I still continue to try growing it out at this point (with frequent trims)? Or should I just bite the bullet and chop off a bit more?

Just curious. I'm not sure what I'll do...whatever the answer is...but just so I'll know.

I have been trying to be especially careful with my hair since I cut off all the dead ends (which resulted in cutting off about five or six inches). I've been using the pantene deep conditioner once or twice a week. I use a detangler while it's wet and comb through it as carefully as possible (I never just rip through it when it's wet or dry). But, I don't know. I also use a flat iron fairly frequently...which I'm sure does some damage (especially since I don't use a heat protectant - but I'll be getting one on my next trip to the store)

I know for sure that I want to grow it out again. My hair in particular seems to take longer than most people's to grow. Perhaps that's due to my lack of decent protein consumption (I rarely eat meat, don't eat fish or sea food etc.). It took me five years to grow it out to where it was before I cut it (which was about three or four inches from my bum).

So...would I have to cut it some more (right now it's just about two and a half to three inches past my shoulders) or can I manage it from where it's at?

 

Let me know what iron you are using, and what products (if any, you are using with them)

 

Much love, Shary

     My flat iron is one of those big Con Air (Ceramic) ones. I've been keeping the heat around 13 to 15 as oposed to 20 to 25 like I used to.
 
 The shampoo and conditioner I use is just regular V05...and as I said I use the Pantene deep conditioner at least once or twice a week.

The detangler (actually the only one I could find at the time) is by Suav (it seems to be made for kids...but works just as well on my hair).

I've also been using the Biosilk Silk Therapy on my hair for a few months now. Although I haven't used it too much in the past two months.

And the comb I use on my hair when it's wet is a wide-toothed comb.

I have a round boar bristle brush that I rarely use (today was the first time I used it in a long time). I usually use a regular plastic brush with the flexible plastic bristles.

What exactly are protein treatments? Are those something like deep conditioning?

Any products you guys could recommend for good deep conditioners (if the Pantene isn't enough), the protein treatments and any other products I need to be using ...etc. would be greatly appreciated. :)


  

 

good luck let me know!

I could look into getting a wooden comb if that would be better for my hair.

Good tip about not using the boar bristle brush while hair is wet. I didn't know that.

And I'll definitely give the protein treatment a try!!

Thanks for the help, you guys! I'll keep you updated and let you know how it works for me!

And if there's anything else I need to know or do...please let me know!

 

As far as hair products try Redken, they work great. You can try the all soft line, or the smooth down line. They both work great. You can look at my post on the straight talk forum under "the fight agains humidity". I listed all the products that I use as well as my hair regimen. You will see by the response that people loved it, and it really worked great on them. Always use Redken heat glide when using a flat iron. It works great and will protect your hair from the heat.

 

Much love, shary

 

Try it, you won't be sorry. I saw your picture. I got the advice I just gave you from a girl with hair just like yours. She walked into work one day with this beautifull head of amazing curls. I asked her how she got them that way, and she gave me the above recipe.

 

Much love, Shary

If the Matrix Curly line works for you, then I say stick with. If you are looking to try something new, then you could try Redken bodyfull or Redken water rush. They both condition great without weighting your hair down or flatening your curls. Always remember to scrunch your curls to give them extra body.

 

Much love, Shary

 

1. Trimming doesnt grow your hair.

2. Dont use hair brushes for now use combs.

3. moisturise twice daily at least the dry ends of your hair.

4. Dont use shampoo conditioners.

5.wash and condition your hair 3 times a week but be careful about what you use, read up on ingredients and always use shampoo for dry damaged/ processed hair.

 

 Finally its not that your hair isnt growing fast enough ist just that it is breaking at the ends and spliting. If your hair is breaking almost as fast as its growin you wont get healthy growth.

Also your choice of styling like flat irons if used everyday will wreck your hair. If poss think of  another hairstyle you can have whilst growing it out.

 

Good luck

 

( I get most of my advice from Cathy Howse and other books you may get good counsel off one)