[QUOTE=Namine;1758364]First off, congratulations on going natural!
I think you may be experiencing scab hair. Scab hair results from damaged hair follicles which can be caused by relaxers, synthetic hair dye, etc. Scab hair is normally quite dry despite numerous attempts to moisturize or soften it. ....
Cosign! Scab hair is real and it sux! But you have options so no worries-- I just made it one year natural in August and it took several attempts of using/trying different things to keep my hair looking healthy and moisturized. I would try DCing weekly with heat (you can use a hooded dryer for 20/30 mins or body heat w/ wool cap for an hour), wash/co-wash 1-2xs/wk and use a good leave-in (I like Garnier Sleek N Shine or Aussie Hair Insurance) daily. When I wash/co-wash, I seal with Murray's pomade to make sure the moisture stays put. I know a lot of naturals lose it when considering applying mineral oil/petroleum oil to their hair (I did too,) but for me the heavy sealing method was the only rock I left unturned. It works great for my hair and is easily removed with a clairifying shampoo. Aside from that, my hair was overly porous and I had to treat the issue with Roux Shampoo/Conditioner for a few months. Good Luck on your journey and be patient, its totally worth it!