My hair is hard like gel?

ErisedMarauder · 01-17-2013, 01:20 AM

After I wash my hair when it dries some bits are very frizzy and dry like hay and some bits clump together and stay sticky,hard and damp even, though I know i've washed everything out of my hair. Could it be product build up, should I clarify?

Aqua_Lily · 01-17-2013, 03:04 AM

Sounds like you might be sensitive to protein. Do you have coarse/thick hair? Are there any proteins in your current hair products? I would put all the proteins down for a while and see how protein free hair products work out for you. And yes I would clarify.

And remember that even protein sensitive hair NEEDS proteins every once in a while, when your hair is back to normal you should still use some proteins every once in a while.

Here is a list of ingredients classified as protein:

http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlre...ducts-proteins

Collagen, soybean seed extraxt and brewers yeast (hops) are also proteins. I've heard coconut oil, acai, avocado oil and olive oil MAY also act as protein.

shellyRN07swavy · 01-18-2013, 01:35 PM

Another question is what type of water do you have...I have horrible Florida well water...therefore I cleanse with CJ daily fix appx every 3-5 washes..To remove the chemical deposits, however you will need a cleanser with EDTA in it to remove the harsh chemicals...I think a general lowpoo at least would be beneficial for you…then follow with maybe a few deep conditioner treatments...I agree with Aqua_Lily to eliminate the proteins for awhile...