Hi
I am a 22 yr old male..Recently i performed hair straightening using Wellastrate..After tht i startd to loose a lot of hair.i completely lost my hair thickness.I then had a tonsure .After tht the hair tht sprouts are starting to break off at tips.Also my hair texture seem to have totally changed its all frizzy and dry..if u closely examine my hair, it seems to have uneven thickness along its length and also breaks easily..

Wht can i do to remedy this problem.....

In my place we dont have much good hair consultancies...So the only advice i get is 'use ayurvedic oils'

Chemical hair relaxers have very high pH factors. Some time may be required, but cream rinses that restore a natural pH balance may help. You may also want to use a slightly acidic shampoo (something, say, made with lemons).

The Truth About Hair Relaxers might also be informative and useful.

Hi Ralph. Welcome to AnswerPool.

Coldfuse posted an excellent site. The bottom of the first page has tips for damaged hair.

I have been reading that Wellastrate is very drying. There are two different strengths: normal and strong. I think you may have used the strong one and maybe left it on too long. Many others have the same problem as you. you are not alone.

One man posted this:

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I have tried wellastrate several times at every treatment I lost a hefty bunch of my hair. Thank God I stopped using it and am left with a little bit of bouncy curly hair.

Stay away from brushes since they will just sort of separate and tear your hair more. Don't blow dry your hair either. That is very damaging.

Washing your hair takes the natural oils out. Try washing your hair less often. (Maybe every couple days) Look around the store and find a shampoo and conditioner for damaged/dry hair. You may even want to try a leave in conditioner.

I think you should give the company a call (their number should be on the box). Explain to them your situation and see what they suggest.

Good luck to you.

You said the only advice you hear is to use ayurvedic oils. This is what I found.

ayurveda
One entry found for ayurveda.
Main Entry: ay·ur·ve·da
Pronunciation: "I-&r-'vA-d&, -'ve-
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Sanskrit Ayurvedah, from Ayuh life, vital power + vedah knowledge
: a form of holistic alternative medicine that is the traditional system of medicine of India
- ay·ur·ve·dic /-dik/ adjective, often capitalized



I just read that Emu oil is supposed to be great for damaged hair. You could try that.