Grows then breaks off??

shatara_12 wrote: Thanks,I am going to try one of those conditioners you mentioned..and may get the aphogee 2 step treatment before my hair gets any worse..I also think im going to lay off the perms for a while until my hair is stronger.

Follow the directions closely if you use the Aphogee 2 step after you finish the treatment be sure to do a moisturizing deep conditioner afterwards. You want to add moisture back into your hair. The Aphogee will deposit small pieces of hydrolyzed keratin onto your hair strands, your hair will immediately feel stronger and a little different but that is normal for good protein treatments. Your breakage should stop by at least 70% you wait 6 weeks, or whatever it says on the bottle, then you can do another treatment and all breakage should stop by the second treatment. This is temporary in order to keep your weakened hair strands strong you will need to continue the treatment per the instructions. Feel free to email me if you have any further questions. Always glad to help. May your hair grow long and healthy!!!!!!

shatara_12 wrote: Thanks so much for your responses. Yes I wear sew in weaves...but I dont think thats affecting my hair growth because I dont wear them often.My hair grows while in the weave but then I take the weave down, get a perm, it looks nice for a for a little while like im progressing but then six months later its thinner and shedding like crazy.I recently tried Aphogee shampoo I believe thats a protein product..I thought that was a good product but after I washed my hair it seemed thinner..but I wasnt sure if it was because I had just came out of wearing a sew and it was shedding because i hadnt combed my own hair own hair or was it really the shampoo.Im going to take you all advice and get some vitamins its worth a try.and deep condition..I would like to a good dermatologist as well.Whats a good moisturizing conditioner?

Right the Aphogee shampoo will not thin your hair with just one washing. The shampoo is only to cleanse your hair. They have different products not all are protein. The sew ins are contributing to your hair thinning out further. Combine a sew in + relaxer= damage. Because you are applying several stresses to your hair. The chemicals which have broken down your protein bonds which protect your hair strands, the stress of cornrowing your hair, then more stress of sewing weft hair onto your cornrowed hair. All of this combined with the fact that your hair is weak will continue to lead to broken thin hair. Yes sew ins grow your hair but the sew in also make your hair thinner. If you have naturally thick Oprah type hair, then it will not make a huge difference, but if your hair is of normal thickness it will eventually thin it out. I have been wearing and doing sew ins for about 30 years,so I speak from experience....If your hair is breaking and thinning out the best extensions will be a lacefront wig. You need to baby your hair and get it back in good shape, with a wig you can remove it and do your daily haircare and allow oxygen to reach your scalp and wash your hair good every week. Sticking with a good hair routine will have your hair back healthy in 3 months......I recommend Dr. Miracles deep penetrating conditioner packet, shea moisture restorative conditioner, or any moisturizing conditioner. Once you get your hair to retain moisture any conditioner will do. Just sit under a dryer for deeper penetration at least 10 to 20 minutes......If your hair continues to break off you will need to strengthen your hair strands with the aphogee 2 step protein treatment. Do not wait until you lose lots of hair to strengthen your hair strands. They are weak damaged and need reinforcement asap. Blessings to you!!!


Edited by Veemack - Dec 17 2012 at 11:51pm

Yes go natural and stop the chemicals immediately. The dermatologist will more than likely tell you the same thing. You can use MTG or another sulfur product to kill any fungus you think is present. Also applying natural oils to your scalp and hair daily will keep fungus away. 

You should lay off the relaxers and deep condition like crazy. Also taking vitamins would not be bad. Get some garlic pills to ease the shedding, iron to build strength, and biotin for growth.

Also do you wear weaves or braids often?

And do you give your hair keratin/protein treatments?


Edited by GoatGoatEtc. - Dec 17 2012 at 11:21am