How do you keep your hair so soft?

**tinywife** · October 27th, 2010, 09:48 PM

Hi everyone,
I'm a brand-newbie, but I love it here already!

I have very fine hair, almost like a baby's, and it gets dry and rough very easily. I know it isn't naturally rough, because the two inches next to my scalp are heavenly soft.
I've tried eggs, olive oil, and mayonnaise to make the rest of it softer, even leaving them in for 24 hours; the effect is always entirely gone after I shampoo. What can I do?? I already use Garnier-Fructis' leave-in conditioner.

Four inches so far; to classic length or bust!!

**ddiana1979** · October 27th, 2010, 10:00 PM

You could try CWC (Condition - Wash - Condition). I usually oil my hair with olive oil, put it in a braid, and sleep with it in a cap overnight. Then I slather conditioner all over my hair, wait a few minutes by doing various things in the shower. I wash only my scalp with shampoo. Rinse, letting the suds drip down my length. Then I use Aussie 3 Minute Miracle conditioner, which I leave on for 3-5 minutes. Then rinse again. Sometimes I use a little ACV on my scalp.

Do you use any products with alcohols (most hairsprays, for example)? That could contribute to dryness, as could heat (blow fryers, curling irons and the like are very drying/damaging to your hair).

**tinywife** · October 27th, 2010, 10:07 PM

Thanks, ddiana1979! I've used just about every damaging thing there is...straightener, blow dryer, curlers, hairspray, you name it. I guess I deserve my sandpaper, but I'm trying to reform and get it soft again!

I like the CWC idea. I think I'll start doing that.

**liagibba** · October 27th, 2010, 11:05 PM

I've been conditioner-only washing (CO-Washing) for 3 months now and it's made a HUGE difference in softness. I also apply a small amount of coconut oil to my hair when it's still damp from the ears down. I've noticed a HUGE difference in shine and softness since I started this routine.

Good luck!

**HintOfMint** · October 27th, 2010, 11:23 PM

Eggs have quite a bit of protein in them, and many have found that it can make hair dry and crunchy. Just a possibility.

**<3OnHerSleeve** · October 27th, 2010, 11:34 PM

I have fine, but a lot of, hair that gets very dry. I basically had to give up shampoo altogether unless I'm washing out a treatment like oil. I suggest limiting shampoo. I once read an article which argued that as some people have oily hair they need to shampoo more often to get rid of the residue and buildup. however, people with dry hair do not have very oily scalps. So if you shampoo you will be stripping your hair of the precious little natural oils and any conditioning treatment you have in your hair. Unless you've allowed them to build up or have used a deep treatment, I think it may be best if you do as the other LHC ladies have suggested: Conditioner Only mostly works for me.

**luxepiggy** · October 27th, 2010, 11:46 PM

I thought my hair was soft before. Then I started CO washing, and realized I had no idea how soft it could get! (^(oo)^)

**RadiantNeedle** · October 27th, 2010, 11:56 PM

CO washing, coconut oil on the ends and staying away from silicones is what's made my hair so amazingly soft, I think.

**Marjolein** · October 28th, 2010, 01:58 AM

I also thought of a possible protein overload. That leaves your hair feeling crunchy and well, not soft. You might wanna try a moisturizing treatment. Snoweymoons SMT is a popular one around here. If I remember correctly it's two parts conditioner, one part honey and 1 part aloe vera gel (without alcohol).