Has Anyone Tried This On Natural African American (3C) Hair To Stop Breakage/Shedding? I Am Transitioning From Heat Damage.
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Yes, I have, and I love it, which I can't live without it! It makes your hair nice and soft. I color my hair which dries out my hair really bad, therefore this Macadamia Oil Deep Repairing Mask does the trike, and works for my hair. I have dried so many different ones which did not work as great!
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I have the same problem but what I've learn through my journey is that you have to know a little about your hair. I learned that some dryness are do to the porosity of your hair, with saying that it means you have to determine how your hair absorb moisture, and the process goes with gettin some water in a glass and taking some sheded hairs place them the water don't force down, if it just floats on the surface after 30 minutes it mean that your hair cortex of you hair is closed, so you would open them with steam or warm water and close with cool water, with that being said add some oil to your shampoo and conditioner for example: olive oil, grapseed or coconut just any oil your like. When have cleansed your oil your hair with your favorite oil and seal it in with the above product scalp, hair and ends. I would like to add get yourself a leave-in conditioner use regularly, also just make sure that all your product first ingredient starts with water, because is your friend. Your gels, leave-in's all water based. I'm reply with all this information because just want you to know as a consumer that don't just need another product that fail you and serve no purpose. This product is wonderful with maintaining moisture, I would like to add that I greenhouse my hair at night especially when I have no need to have it out. I use a conditoning cap with a satin or silk bonnet this is what works for me. I recommend these websites they've educated me a whole lot curlynikki.com,and blacknaps.org. It doesn't matter your hair type, or your ethnicity. I didn't be so long winded on your question I just believe in sharing knowledge to the fullest.I truly hope this will help you on your journey. Sincerely, Lady Bey
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Well some may beg to differ about my hair being African American. I am black with loose curls. It worked miracles on my hair! I only use the spray. I also put a lot if extra moisture in my hair at night. This product is a little drying . It is definitely worth going to the Aveda store for a sample.
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I have used this on my relaxed hair and it worked great. I BC'd in June 2012 and I use it on my natural hair (4a/4b) and it works for me. It does soften my hair however I use it with heat for about 5 minutes and I actually have loved the softness it has given my hair.
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Yes, I flat iron my hair almost everyday and I have had no breakage. I color treat my hair too and this has not affected it at all.
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Claudia, I'm probably not qualified to answer and I apologize for not knowing what 3c hair is, but have used the product about six times now and have decided that I do like it a lot. I DO think your curls would be relaxed by just using it. I have skipped the flat iron part sometimes and still get a good result. I have long thick hair and one bottle still gives me 3 separate applications, which amazes me, and each application lasts 30 days or more. I can use it more frequently if I want and the treatment is easy to apply. For me a decent and economical alternative to the $300 salon treatment I was getting before. I'd say try it as the investment is so reasonable. I'm cautious about hair products and can say I've had no bad experiences with this product (as long as I don't apply too much and then try to flat iron). BTW I'm using it on hair that was colored and highlighted (subtle) almost a year ago so the OGX treatment helps with the dryness/damage of the highlights.
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Stop using it. I lost so much hair using this product within the first month my hair begin to shed the second time I use it an about a month after stopped using my hair begin to grow back
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My ethnic hair is relaxed and I LOVE it - my stylist uses it on both my child who is natural and myself. I prefer only the shampoo and 'rinse out' conditioner [I don't care, however, for the leave-in conditioner]. As an aside, I like the Agadir oil prior to blow drying and the spray after flat ironing :)
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I definitely liked the one condition because of the way it deranged and conditions. My hair didn't take to the three step routine with this product and the defining gel made my hair really knotted. I started using Shea Moisture, Mixed Chicks, and Renpure Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner. They're all sulfate and paraben free and they work really well with African American hair. I don't want to discourage you from this line though. I would say to find out your curl pattern and then try it for yourself. That's the only true way you'll know. Good luck!
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If you are african American I would not recommend the shampoo at all.. Seriously it's so strong. It made my hair shed so much... I never use the shampoo anymore only the conditioner. However I used it for 4 months and my hair grew 4 inches! So it works :)
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I'm of Irish/Scottish descent. My hair was getting really frizzy because I have a lot more grayhair now. I LOVE this product. I'd given up on having shiny hair again. This really works. So,I don't know about African American hair, but I think it's worth a try!
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I am in the process of transitioning too! So far so good. I wish I would have started using this product sooner. I was getting a lot of breakage and became concerned about my hair loss. Since starting the use of the product..almost 0 breakage!
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@katelauren yess u can still use it ,it actually help keeps the hair strengthen due to breakage hunn, I just order more tjis stuff works miracles !!
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There's nothing in it that would be bad for African American hair. Depending on how dry & frizzy your hair is, it might be best to use it as a leave in product. Start with just a drop or two, working from the ends up the shaft, then add more if needed.
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Yes, I have 'old' grey hair. I'm African Amercan w/natural hair. Since using this shampoo, I've noticed my roots in the crown seem to be darker. I had considerable hair loss due to a medical issue (thyroid) and dermatologist instructed me to stop relaxing, coloring and using heat. Hair was breaking/shedding and very brittle prior to using this shampoo. I'm very pleased with the results--hair is much healthier and manageable. It's very concentrated, so a little goes a long way.
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I'm not sure, my hair is soft and curly and it always grew, but started breaking more..causing me have to cut it more often. I hear that Hairfinity is great for black carribean hair..I only really noticed a huge, noticeable difference in growth when I got a great haircut..my hair shot down quickly afterwards. I also threw out all of my Pantene products and only use Agadir shampoo and Deva Curl conditioner...my hair is much thicker and longer now. It's more than nutrition, you have to be careful of the hair products that are causing damage as well..good luck!
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Although I am not African American, I believe it will work well on it. My wife had it on high at first. She turned it down about 2/3 the way and it still straightened her hair nicely. Her hair is medium thickness and pretty curly. I think 3/4 on the heat would do for African American hair. I hope I helped you. Christine