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Topic: How to stop the itch
Posted By: ckhubbard
Subject: How to stop the itch
Date Posted: June 04 2007 at 7:39pm
HELP!  I got hair locs hair extensions about a week and a half ago and they itch like crazy.  Is there anything I can do to make them stop itching?  Will my scalp eventually get used to them and stop itching or will they itch for as long as I have them?  What makes them itch anyway?  Thank you so much for your help!
 
Kathy


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Posted By: BunnyWabbit
Date Posted: June 04 2007 at 9:13pm
They could be itching for several reasons.
1)they're just irritating your sclap because they're still close to it. This is the most common, you can try getting some witch hazel and mixing it with water to make a spray. Its very soothing. There is another anti-itch type scalp recipe at doctoredlocks.com
2)you might have a skin sensatvity or allergy to the type of metal used in hair locs rings. to rule this out you might have a friend look closely at the bonds and see if there is any reddness or swelling. If there is, you are most likily allergic. If you are sensative or allergic to it, its really your choice whether or not you continue to wear them. Skin allergies typically are only that, SKIN problems unless the reaction is very very severe. If it is more of a sensativity two things could happen with continued wear - you could either develop a more severe allergy or get used to them. Only time will tell with that. You can also try to get the rings in a different metal. I have very sensative skin (cannot wear rings or earings other than sterling silver, gold, or if I weren't broke platinum), but I haven't tried the hair locs type of rings, BUT I have tried others and experienced no reaction to them. Typically rings with a thicker coating of paint, or silicone, or a metal you are not allergic to, are better for those with skin allergies.

hope this helps.

Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 1:13am
not sure why they are itching, have u spoken to your stylist? Where are u located?
what shampoo are you using at home? Did you switch?
 


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Posted By: nursie
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 7:22am
i use witch hazel dabbed on with a cotton ball to keep me from going insane

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Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 08 2007 at 8:20pm
Everyone here seems to have good suggestions. I had that exact same reaction to Hairlocs (now removed after 3 months wear) They just itched something fierce. Not just on my scalp but my neck and everywhere. They also felt kind of sharp and hard to me. I just didnt care for them at all, plus they seemed to slip out of my hair like mad. I decided I would not do that method again to save my life but I hope you have better luck with them. My hair is baby fine also and i think that copper is just too heavy for my texture.

Posted By: valentine319
Date Posted: June 09 2007 at 1:13am
Honestly it sounds like a copper metal allergy.  It has to be crimped, I prefer flat $10 home store crimper, and really press.  but I'm wearing them and the itching could be, stray hairs , no pretip hitting your scalp, or allergy.  Are they pretipped?  Are you sure it's copper?  Are you sure it's not micros? are they copper colored if you were to scratch the top, do you feel when sleeping?

Posted By: krimsa
Date Posted: June 09 2007 at 6:23am
Hi. Valentine, I sent you a private message. I actually dont have them in any more and am trying a sew in next method. Thanks.


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