Shedding/breakage

net4721

I am a newbie and I am 6 weeks post relaxer. I am not planning to perm again. But I am having a lot shedding and my hair is very dry and brittle. I think I am a 4a, I was wondering if anyone can offer any sugestions.
And Saturday I am getting kinky twists so something I can use with and without the braids would be helpful.

There are pics of my new growth in my fotki if anyone would like to give there help on my hair type.
Thanks

Suburbanbushbabe

Welcome and congratulations for stepping away from the relaxer! You have come to the right place. Best way to moisturize your hair is to do frequent conditions and deep treatments.

I'm really loving Qhemet Biologics products for moisture. I don't yet twist, but have seen post from other curlies who twist like them too. I like

Honebush Hair Tea Gel
Olive Detangling Conditioner
Hydrating balm
Heavy Cream (very heavy: a little goes a long way)
You can get a sampler at the qhemet website http://www.qhemetbiologics.com/

Pure carrier oils are great for retaining moisture -- castor, jojoba, extra virgin olive, coconut -- plenty to choose from. I rub a little castor oil on my wet clean, conditioned ends pror to styling. It's stick but it will absorb completely with no greasiness when dry.

net4721

Thanks for your help, I think I will order the sampler this weekend.

blackhoney112

Hi net4721, what helped when I was experience shedding was to use a garlic shampoo Nutrine unscented http://www.ibeautyny.com. Garlic oil is suppose to stop shedding there was a post about it on blackhairmedia.com, I couldn't find the thread but you can make garlic oil with fresh cloves and olive oil and do a hot oil treatment. I would recomend also starting to use a weekly protein treatment such as Aphogee intensive treatment that will help restore moisture back to your hair. R u using the Crown and glory method http://www.growafrohairlong.com? If so it teaches you how you wash ur braids or twist....u can dilute the aphogee in a spray bottle so that you can still do weekly treatments while in twist. HTH

net4721

Thanks for the info, I will try it this week.