2 months into transitioning and shedding.....

I am two months post relaxer and noticed that my hair is shedding more than usual. I deep condition my hair once a week with Coconut oil formula deep conditioning protein pack and I try to keep my hair moisturized with unrefined shea butter. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to decrease the shedding of my hair?

I have used henna twice and it has reduced my shedding dramatically. I don't know if you have interested in that, but I have noticed a difference in my hair and I love the color. However, it may just a phase your hair is going through because you are early in your transition. I know when I was still getting relaxers, my hair would shed more when it was time for me to get a relaxer, which is about the time you are at now. Just try to be extra gentle and use low manipulation and/or protective hairstyles (braids, twists, etc.) to help you through this time. HTH

I am hoping that this shedding stops eventually. In regards to protective styles, I am becoming a pro at the bantu knots, but my curls will only last for the day. The curls begin to drop before the day sis over. Do you have any knowledge of products that will allow my curls to hold.

Bantu knots look great on everyone else, but never seem to work on my hair. My go to styles that never let me down are braid outs, twist outs, and flexi rod curls. I just recently started using Keracare twist and define cream on my braid and twist outs and it really does a good job. It defines my curls and gives it a slight hold, but still leaves it soft. It's pretty pricey and I was hesitate to buy it but I'm glad I did because it was just what I was looking for. You also don't need to use much for it to do a good job so the jar will last a while. If you use too much, it will make your hair hard...I had to learn the hard way! LOL

Some other people on here also use ecostyler gel and aloe vera gel, but I haven't used either yet, so I can't speak from personal experience.

when did you start using the protein packs? you should not do protein treatments too often, or breakage can occur.