HAND-IN-HAIR SYNDROME

So its exactly 2 weeks today since my BC [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] still lovin it, but I cant seem to keep my hands out of my hair! Am always twirling, twisting, rubbin' you name it. From what I have gathered from other forums (and other readings) this can be damaging and drying to the hair, so shouldn't be practiced. So I decided to find a way of fighting my disorder [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].
Result: My first protective style. It took me over an hour to do these twists/finger coils, not as nice since am new to hair stylin', but I figured, am going to be busy studying these next few days, not going any where... so might as well. Yep, so I did.
I twisted dry hair, sealed with Shea butter, sprayed some of my homemade spritz (oils and condish), then applied my satin wave cap.
I plan on keeping this style for at least four days, refreshing/moisturizing daily with my home made spritz/ Aubrey organics leave-in moisture, and of course I am going to be keepin' my wave cap on. It keeps my hair soft and above all-NO HAND IN HAIR [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
How do you guys fight this syndrome?
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I'm not going to fight it. I like feeling the curls and testing their springiness. I squeeze them and stretch them out and for me it's a good way to gauge my progress. The fatter and firmer the curl, the better I know that either I've applied my products correctly and/or my hair is getting stronger, healthier, etc.

So, while I understand HIHS contributes to frizz and whatnot, I can't help myself and I'm not going to try anymore. LOL

i find i do it a little less as time goes by but i don't even fight it really. the more i try not to the more i think about touching it. if i think about not touching my hair then i touch it anyway but if im not thinking about then no touching.

I don't fight it either. I figure that as time passes and I get used to my natural hair, I will touch it less and less. But right now, I enjoy touching my hair in all its naturalness. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I cant keep my hands out of my hair either.... Its just insane!!!!I cant stop but I know I need too!!!!!!!!!

It's almost like i cant help it. Much to the dismay of my friend. She hates when she is talking to me and I'm twirling a curl at the same time. She says it DISTRACTS HER! I mean I used to play in and twirl my hair around all the time when I was relaxed, transitioning and now natural. I never had a problem with breakage or dryness.

I certainly attest to what all you ladies are saying. How
can something soo... pleasing be soo.. 'bad'



Last relaxer December 4th 2009
BC 09/04/2010

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Enjoy your HiH syndrome!! I enjoyed mine! But as my hair grew in, I made a conscious effort to keep my hands outta my hair. Enjoy your hair!

I cant keep my hand out either! it just feels so soft & amazing & its just exciting!

I can't help myself either when it comes to my newly natural hair. I am amazed everday because I know each day will be different when it comes to my hair. As time goes on, I hope that I am accustomed to my natural hair. Until then, I will indulge in feeling and touching my natural hair LOL!

I've been natural almost 9 months (9th of May) and I still have HIH syndrome. Right now Roxie (that's my hair's name) is in two strand twist pin up do. That's the only reason my hands are not in my head.

I dont fight it but keeping my hair tied up when I am at home helps.

I'm like Lynnie. I don't fight it anymore but I do keep it under a bonnet at home.

You guys are right, I don't think I should fight it, I guess after a while it would stop or lessen.
For you ladies who did the big chop, did you experience dryness of your ends, how did you treat it?

the worst is when it is in twist. I am constantly twirling them! mess!

I dont think I really had dryness as much I just need to keep co washing. Its been almost a month since the BC and it just now is starting to stay moisturized throughout the day. But I have only managed to get second day hair with a wash n go. Only because as time goes on I dont like how my hair doesnt look as fresh as it did the day before.

sweetdrk1 wrote:the worst is when it is in twist. I am constantly twirling them! mess!

me too!! I think that makes them less protective for me. The only PS I don't touch are cornrows, LOL

But the curls are so springy and crisp! They feel nice! I can't help it!

swoodward wrote:But the curls are so springy and crisp! They feel nice! I can't help it!

LOL!!

(standing up) My name is fnggrant and I have hair in hand syndrome.

I've been natural 3 years and its like a magnet. I like feeling the plumpness of my twists, softness, when I stretch it and it bounces back, ect. But I only do it at home for some reason. I've tried to fight it, but can't.

Hand in Hair Syndrome is DEFINITELY an epidemic LOL...I used to suffer from it alot...but then I was reading that protective styling should really help curb that addiction...usually when i do wash n gos or twistouts thats when the HIH (hand in hair) gets really bad for me, so I bun it and french braid it throughout the week so I will feel compelled to touch it less

I wonder if relaxed ladies have this problem too.

I have a really serious problem like really bad....I really can't stop..im twirling hair as I write....I feel so guilty.....I'm scared I'm going to pull all of my hair out...honestly I take 20-25 minutes each morning twirling and twisting my hair...I am late to work every day bc I tend to mediate while twirling and I just get lost in translation...before you know I am rushing to get out of the apartment....my hair is still too short for protective styles so wash-n-gos are my only options at this point....can someone please give suggestions on how to curb this addiction....

its good to know im not alone. my hair is in twist right now and i just play in it all day, i love feeling the texture of it twisted

Im also glad its just not me with the HIH problem..... i love touching my hair (as well as my boyfriend) i love my hair and i have heard that stimulating the scalp promotes growth and i can honestly say my hair has grown alot in a month. 2.5 inches!!!!