Glycerin Use In The Summer & Newgrowth Softening (new Product Recs Needed)

[mzhotniz86]

I want to stretch my relaxer through the summer this year (this will be longest one ever). Im finally turning my hair around for the better slowly but surely. Its staying moisturized for now , but when my 4b new growth starts to come in its gonna be a different situation lol. It gets dry & brittle very quick, especially during the summer. I wanted to try a mix of my rosewater & get some glycerin to put in it to use on my new growth. I see a lot of people like this to keep their hair moisturized. However, I read that in hot weather when the dew point is low and there isnt enough moisture in the air, glycerin will start to snatch water out of the hair leading to splits and damage . Also wont sealing glycerin on hair also lead to damage, since the glycerin would be layered underneath the oil (it wont be able to pull water from the air)? So I guess I need to know what are some alternatives to glycerin to keep 4b newgrowth soft? What are you ladies using to help you stretch or transition or keep your type 4 hair soft in hot weather? or are you having success with glycerin in hot weather with no problem?

Oh here is the article about glycerin use :
http://cushblog.com/2011/08/when-to-use-glycerin-products-based-on-dew-points-technically-speaking/



Edit: ok you know what? I got super confused with the humidity thing lol. It depends on where you live. Its actually very humid here in the summer

 

[blackeyes31626]

I use glycerin all year round without any issues.

 

[mzhotniz86]

I use glycerin all year round without any issues.

Thanks! Do you you mix it with anything?

 

[niknakmac]

I use glycerin all year and do not have any problems but I also live in an area that has mild winters and humid summers. Actually now that I think about it I don't use glcerin as much in the summer because my twist out will puff up immediatley in the humidity. They only way I am able to maintain my twistout in the summer is to omit glycerin products.

ETA I mix my glycerin with my shea butter, coconut oil, and evoo mix.

 

[nothidden]

Thx for the article link. Good info.

 

[meka72]

I had been using S-curl, which has glycerin high up in the ingredients (I think). I read somewhere (maybe here) that the key to using glycerin products was to spray/layer a water based product on top of the glycerin product. I did that and never had any issues with glycerin.

 

[Kinky4Agirl]

I had been using S-curl, which has glycerin high up in the ingredients (I think). I read somewhere (maybe here) that the key to using glycerin products was to spray/layer a water based product on top of the glycerin product. I did that and never had any issues with glycerin.

S-curl is the business for natural hair. I am 4-A and S- curl is my go to for detangling and softness

 

[mzhotniz86]

Thanks yall! Im going to try layering it too. Im in ATL and the summers are brutal but Im not sure if the humidity is lower because of it. Im going to experiment. I need something to keep my new growth soft but not greasy on relaxer day.

 

[blackeyes31626]

Thanks! Do you you mix it with anything?

I use Qhemet Biologics olive and honey hydrating balm, it's basically glycerin and oil.

 

[mzhotniz86]

Ok so i tried a mix of 1 part glycerin to two parts rosewater & my hair pretty much hates it. And I misted LIGHTLY, hair just felt too dry.

 

[sithembile]

Ok so i tried a mix of 1 part glycerin to two parts rosewater & my hair pretty much hates it. And I misted LIGHTLY, hair just felt too dry.

I personally think that is too high. Using glycerine above 5% of a formula usually leads to tackiness, which is probably what you are feeling as dryness.

 

[mzhotniz86]

I personally think that is too high. Using glycerine above 5% of a formula usually leads to tackiness, which is probably what you are feeling as dryness.

Ohh ok! That's probably what it is then. I'll try diluting it some more & see if it helps thank you!