Well, I've done it now...Advice Requested

in Hair Type 4
Hello All,
Sooo, I colored my hair and it didn't like it. I went lighter...much lighter. So my curls were definetely relaxed by the color. However the major issue is that my hair is so dry and tangled now. I'm considering becoming a pressed natural(straightened hair), which for me is a bit sad because i really do like my curls. My theory is that i can keep it moisturized better while its straigtht. I've seem to notice this before in the past. My thoughts are that if i flat iron it once a week or once every two and roll it at nights in between or do some updo style then i can grow health hair back out while saving what i have up now. I've done some protein treatments and moisture treatments and while they've helped, I've got to do something on a day to day basis that may put less stress on the hair.
Full disclosure...i get my hair done about every two weeks professionally.
Any ideas or thoughts. I'm open to any experiences you've had or advice.
Sooo, I colored my hair and it didn't like it. I went lighter...much lighter. So my curls were definetely relaxed by the color. However the major issue is that my hair is so dry and tangled now. I'm considering becoming a pressed natural(straightened hair), which for me is a bit sad because i really do like my curls. My theory is that i can keep it moisturized better while its straigtht. I've seem to notice this before in the past. My thoughts are that if i flat iron it once a week or once every two and roll it at nights in between or do some updo style then i can grow health hair back out while saving what i have up now. I've done some protein treatments and moisture treatments and while they've helped, I've got to do something on a day to day basis that may put less stress on the hair.
Full disclosure...i get my hair done about every two weeks professionally.
Any ideas or thoughts. I'm open to any experiences you've had or advice.
"We Live From the Head Down and Not the Feet Up" ~Donnie
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It's so very upsetting when the color isn't what we expected! I totally sympathize. Sometimes I've been crazy and colored my hair 3 times in one day just trying to get the color to "take" and look good. I'm surprised my hair hasn't fallen out!
I really suggest roller sets of you know how to do them. I use plastic rollers with bobby pins because the velcro ones don't work for me and the sponge ones make my hair a frizzy mess. Yes, I've tried them all. The roller sets usually look excellent and they are much less damaging to the hair than flat ironing. The main annoying thing about roller sets is they take a long time to dry with a hand-held dryer.
There are some great youtube videos to show you how to do a roller set, if that is helpful.
I hope your hair recovers and looks good. Please update and let us know what you are doing and how your hair is recovering. What color did you end up with?
Anyway, very best to you!!! :flower:
Highly porous. Color over grey.
I love all the Curl Junkie products. Still experimenting with gels and curl creams. Still hoping for 2nd day hair....
Every day is a gift :flower:
:bunny:
NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
If you want your curls to return, I would suggest giving your hair a break, maybe a protein treatment, and def deep conditioning. I wouldn't add heat to the issue. that will only make it worse. I would not add heat for at least another 4-6 weeks
lol i love the name of the dc. lol