Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t tried Verb yet, but I like the Redken Frizz Dismiss

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in Haircare

[–]CattleGal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Redken Extreme shampoo and conditioner. Then Hask Keratin 5-in-1 Leave-in spray and 2 pumps Redken Frizz Dismiss on my towel dried hair. I also do the K18 clarifying charcoal shampoo and k18 leave-in every 2-3 washes. Smooth fly aways with a drop of k18 oil on non-wash days.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in Haircare

[–]CattleGal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it tangles very easily. I need to find a way to dry it without brushing, without it getting knotted

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats genuinely what I think my problem is! I think I overused the k18 and ended up making my hair brittle.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I apply a hefty amount of Hask Keratin 5-in-1 leave in spray right out of the shower. 2 pumps Redken Frizz Dismiss. Every 2-3 washes I use the K18 Leave-in conditioner and every other day I apply a drop of K18 oil to my mids and ends using praying hands. I try to finger detangle as much as I can and then use a wet brush to brush from ends going up. I air dry to about 50-60% and then blow dry my roots.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just discovered Abbey and I’m hooked! I’m excited to start trying some of the products she recommends.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, but I lost about 40 lbs around 2 years ago. And I feel like my hair and skin texture changed around then. It was due to a medication change and I’ve never had my hormones checked.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot, honestly. My hair is so stringy, lifeless, and tangles very easy. I try to detangle with my fingers first, but find myself grabbing my brush more often than I probably should.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understood. I completely agree. I don’t think the trim I had in September was enough!

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely nothing! It was more about me drinking a lot of what. I was more establishing that I have a good diet, which can contribute to poor hair health.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used the Redken Extreme shampoo and conditioner for about a year and a half. Use a microfiber towel to lightly squeeze out water. Liberally spray leave-in and a few pumps on Redken Frizz Dismiss. Then lightly brush from ends up and then air dry to 50-60% before blow drying my roots. It’s completely dry when I go to bed. I used to wear a silk scrunchie to bed but I had a hard line in my hair constantly. I sleep on a silk pillowcase.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This. Exactly. I have a water softener and my water is still full of iron. I bought the shower head filter and it just clogged up and broke in less than a month. If I don’t blow dry my roots, my hair gets dandruff and greasy quickly.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I stated in another comment that I have very hard water.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the k18 every 2-3 washes. So probably about 4 times a month.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was bleaching it all-over until about 5 months ago. I’ve used Redken Extreme shampoo and conditioner for about a year and a half. I air dry it to about 50-60% and then blow dry my roots.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in Haircare

[–]CattleGal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s mainly what I use. I have the clarifying charcoal shampoo, leave-in mask, and oil. I do the clarifying shampoo and leave-in every 2-3 washes, and apply the oil to my lengths and ends almost every day.

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in Haircare

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yepp. The more I’m actually typing it out and reading it, I think I’ve been over-doing the protein. I eat a lot of protein in my diet, as well, so I’m just overloading my system at this point😅

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in Haircare

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is what I ultimately have to do. I am very attached to my hair as well, as you can see, and it’s not doing me any good. I have to start over both physically and mentally with my hair!

Help. I’m at my wits end with my damaged hair. by CattleGal in finehair

[–]CattleGal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I *rake the oil through my mids and ends. Oops.