Did the SMT, and...

[Orcasprt]

Nothing. No difference. My hair is still dry and nasty. Does this mean I'm lacking protien, then? And if so, what are some good treatments?

Ugh. Be SOFT, darnet!

[Xanthippe]

Hmm. So, what did you use for the SMT? How exactly is your hair "nasty" ? Is it crunchy or does it feel like it has build up? Is it fluffy? When you pull on a strand, does it break off easily? What routine did you have before? I see you are a wavy like me. Are you trying to make your hair straighter?

Maybe if you describe a bit more then someone will be able to suggest something

[Orcasprt]

It's really dry and brittle. If I run my fingers through it, I can easily take hair by the root with me. Um..if I stretch a hair out it won't bounce back, it just stretches and will eventually break.

For the SMT I used 1 pt honey, 1pt aloe gel, 4pts VO5 Vitamin conditioner with vitamin B in it. I left it in for an hour and rinsed with cold water.

My hair (past my ears, anyway) is fluffy and even frizzes out. The hair closest to my scalp is the nicest. I used to shampoo and condition every day, now I CWC every other day, comb it gently and let it air dry. My hair is more curly than wavy but once I comb it out it gets fluffy and frizzy. I have a Boar bristle brush that I use as well.

I'm not trying to make it straighter, I like my curls, I just want it to be healthier than it is now. Any help is appreciated, haha.

[FrannyG]

Maybe you need to clarify your hair before you apply a moisture treatment. If you have a lot of buildup, your hair can feel brittle, and at the same time, it can't soak up the moisture.

[heidi w.]

why did you rinse with cold water?

VO5 .. I think....has protein in it.....

heidi w.

[nienna42]

It might take more than one SMT to really make a difference. It did for me.

[Orcasprt]

Thanks everyone! I clarified my hair a few washes ago with suave clarifying shampoo. I rinsed with cold water because I heard it helps to lay the hair flat and adds more shine. Is that wrong?

Also, how do I know a product has protien in it? This didn't have any milk/soy products in it, so what would I be looking for on the bottle?

For any other wavy haired people on here, what has worked with your hair?

Thanks again!

[Brianna]

Rinsing with cold water can make hair shiner, as I've heard, but, correct me if I'm wrong, it's supposed to be more of a finishing rinse, after rinsing all the product out with warm water.

I'm wavy, and I don't really do SMTs, so one of my favourite hair treatments/leave-ins is Fox's Shea Butter Conditioning Cream. It makes my hair very very soft.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...ead.php?t=4586

[Orcasprt]

Thank you, I'll be giving that a try!

[Ohio Sky]

Thanks everyone! I clarified my hair a few washes ago with suave clarifying shampoo. I rinsed with cold water because I heard it helps to lay the hair flat and adds more shine. Is that wrong?

Also, how do I know a product has protien in it? This didn't have any milk/soy products in it, so what would I be looking for on the bottle?

For any other wavy haired people on here, what has worked with your hair?

Thanks again!

SMT worked pretty well for me, but it also depends on the conditioner. (!) VO5 worked well for me but it may not for some.

My hair loves to be clarified with that VO5 Vanilla Mint tea for some reason (and it's the partner condish I use when I use VO5)

I can't use that condish on a regular basis because it's not moisturizing enough for me. I usually end up going back to cones because I have yet to find a cone free condish that is moisturizing enough to use long term but I recently discovered Giovanni and that is working well.

Also- have you tried oiling? My hair adores coconut oil.

Hope that helps!

ETA: I always leave an SMT in overnight. makes a world of difference how long you leave it in, too.