Comments on: Ask T-Money!!!

By: LuckyGirl502

LuckyGirl502 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:45:12 +0000

I have worn braided extensions for years. As a result, my natural hair is near my armpits but it’s damaged. I’ve got some hair clipping, deep conditoning and lots of hair pampering to do and your tips are going to help me tremendously.

By: Beautiful Napps

Beautiful Napps — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:27:00 +0000

This was a great post. My comment about protein conditioner is to make sure that when using protein to follow up with a good moisture conditioner. This will keep your hair in balance preventing the breakage as too much protein will cause. I use protein once a month and that’s only because the one that I use is a reconstructor protein cond. that is really only needed either once a month or as your hair needs it.

By: Natural Hair Rules!!!

Natural Hair Rules!!! — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:55:00 +0000

Moni,Thanks for your great input. I will be sure to clarify the purpose of the protein in the Deep Conditioning Treatment. The protein does not provide moisture but promotes and maintains the overall health and growth of your hair. Protein is vital. The cold can be just as damaging as coloring and high heat. Protein is the building block of your hair. As a result of the treatment there is a maximixing of moisture retention because healthy hair can absorb more moisture. That's a great tip about sealing the ends with oil since they can be the most fragile part of the hair shaft. And you are right about oil not being a moisturizer.

By: Moni

Moni — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:21:00 +0000

This is great advice. I'm also a student in Michigan, and I spend about 70% of my time in protective styles (braids and twists) right now. It's just too cold!!!Layering products really works for me. After I wash my hair I use a leave in conditioner, than use a moisturizer (shea aloe or Jane Carter twist stuff) to twist or braid my hair, sealing the ends with oil. Sealing helps to keep the moisture locked in. I'll then spritz my hair at night with a moisturizing braid spray or my own concoction of water, light conditioner and a little oil. This really helps my maintain moisture as well. The only tip that I disagree with is that you should use a deep conditioner high in MOISTURE, not protein. Natural hair doesn't need a lot of protein unless you're doing something potentially damaging (coloring, high heat, etc.) and when the weather is so cold moisture should be your first priority. Too much protein will just make your hair hard and brittle. I like to use Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose conditioner, but there are many options out there. Remember that oil is not moisture (it only seals in moisture that's already there) and have fun experimenting!