This post will discuss my method of taming my new hair growth. I’m coming up on week 16 of an 18 week stretch and my hair is officially rebelling. The key for me is to make sure that I am using the right products to moisturize my hair because the new hair is super dry.
Right now it looks like I have between 1-1.5 inches unstretched on my head. And it’s sooo not fun to deal with two different textures. What I do is either moisturize with Elasta QP Mango Butter or Sta Sof Fro and throw on a satin scarf before I go to sleep. When I wake up my hair is super soft and I’m able to style it. Since hair manufacturers don’t make special new growth hair products, I also tend to try products specifically made for naturals to help me out too.
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This is exactly the stage I’m in right now! I’m sooo glad that I found your blog:) Do you use one of the products you mentioned on the new growth only? And how often do you co-wash? I will definitely be returning to read more:)
L. J.~
Hi L.J.,
My regimen and products that I use have changed drastically. I still recommend the two above, but when I have issues with my new hair growth now… I just spritz my hair with water and apply coconut oil. When I need to pull my hair into a bun or another sleek hairstyle, I’ll use Syntonics Edge Define or Elasta P Glaze to handle my edges and flyaways.
I rarely cowash unless I need to go somewhere on the fly. I’ve been wigging it during most of the week and wearing twistouts on the weekend or if I have somewhere special to go.
Dani
are your twist like a braidout? are you growing your hair out of a relaxer?
My hair has been natural for about two yrs now. I had kept it in braids to grow it out (1 yr 8 m). Now that it is totally natural I don’t know what to do with it. I try “placking” it in twists (is that what a twistout is). But it is wavy on the ends and my roots are “poofy”. I almost look like I have a wig or bad weave on top of nappy hair. And that only last about a day, then I have to re-wash (which dries my hair out) and do it again. Or else my so called “twistout” will get so tangled up I pull my hair out trying to comb it. Please help me anything will be appreciated.
@ Tahishia – Instead of styling my hair in cornrows, I twist them back. And yes, I’m transitioning out of a relaxer.
@ Shelia- You might want to experiment with other hairstyles. I was tired of wearing my usual buns and twistouts and straightened my hair recently. A new look may help you with your dilemma.
my hair is a little bit past my back & my new growth is unbelievable its about 4-5 inches but im tired of permed hair i want to go back to naps for good! lol
I read somewhere recently that braiding the roots and twisting the rest of the hair helps with the poofy roots. I’ve tried it and it works.
Well natural solution for hair growth treatment is the right option and and stay away from artificial methods. You did the right thing by selecting the natural resources. The Omega 3 and 6 saturated acids are two of the best ingredients you’ll want to look for in a treatment…..
i will my hair to growth will product work
What does co wash mean?