Transitioning from damaged hair to new healthy hair, instead of big chopping was the best choice that I could make for myself because I honestly could not see myself cutting the majority of my hair off and feeling great about myself. There are plenty of brave people that could cut off their hair, rock that style and own it, but I can't do that myself and I'm okay with that.
Just as I have done since last September, I'm still keeping my hair regimen as simple as possible and stick with different types of low tension protective styles, and I clip my ends every time I feel that they need to be clipped. I already did a mini chop last month and ended up cutting a little more off than I thought I was going to but I don't regret what I did. I just need to be careful the next time I take scissors to my hair because I can get real scissor happy if I allow myself to!!
A few months ago I shared, when my breakage was still at its worst, that I deep conditioned at least twice a week to keep my hair feeling and looking healthy. But since the beginning of November I've pretty much gone back to deep conditioning my hair just the once a week...I think...Either November or December was when i started DC my hair once a week. Sorry I don't remember!!!
Well I didn't plan on this entry being this long but I did want to update you on what's what with my hair and everything I have been using to get it back to it's healthiest state.
I've noticed over time how complicated people have made taking care of natural hair and let me be the one to say here that I refuse to go that route because it isn't necessary to make your life more difficult in order to obtain healthy hair. I can understand wanting to try new ways and ideas but the lengths that people online are going to trying to be creative or get extra clicks is just beyond ridiculous. And no I'm not throwing shade at anyone, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to continue to strive to be my normal chill self and I'm going to strive to keep up with my hair with as little fuss and craziness as possible!
Be Blessed and I'll write back in a bit! If you are on your own hair journey how is it going for you???
It's been three years since the BIG CUT!!! The afro was hard for me to wear so I twist my hair daily. It grows full and thick and every time I get stressed the right side wears out just about to my scalp. I was told to massage the area in castor oil daily. It works...slowly, but it works and I grow it back again. I too use Coconut oil, but Cantu and Shea Moisture leave in conditioners love my hair. I'm thinking about trying Fructis reconstructing butter as a deep conditioner. Do you suggest getting under the dryer with a cap? Thank you for sharing your products.
ReplyDeleteThank you for leaving a comment and congrats on your three year mark since your big chop!! I can understand your situation because my hair also thins when I'm under a GREAT deal of stress so know that you're not alone. The the Fructis reconstructing butter is a great mask to use on your hair if you're looking for something that's going to strengthen your hair. Getting under the dryer with a cap will definitely help the deep conditioning process to move along more quickly, and especially if you don't have the time to sit with a cap on your hair for too long, so I think sitting under a hooded dryer is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the advice!
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