Do you suffer from HIH Syndrome???

Ok, moment of honesty...think back to the last time you felt your hair. If you have to take your hands OUT of your hair to scroll down to continue reading, then I think it's safe to say you have. AHHH yes, the HIH Syndrome. What is HIH???? Hands in Hair!!! And what natural doesn't currently suffer from this or is struggling through recovery? Many naturalitas voice their dismay over the constant.."ooh, can I touch your hair?" question from strangers, but truthfully, many of us can't keep our OWN hands our of our hair.

One thing to remember is that besides leaving pesky little oil spots on your work memo or rocking an extra shiny space bar on your laptop, your HIH syndrome can actually cause frizz and even thin spots in your hair. Constant pulling of the hair can cause thinning, and if you are constantly pulling at the same spot it can cause thinning and breakage. The crazy thing about HIH is that there are plenty of times throughtout the day that you may have your hands in your hair and not even realize it.

Any transitioner that we know has this bad.....(Jonesing...lol). It's awesome to feel the different textures growing in your hair and obsession sets in. Whether checking for new growth, thickness, or to be sure that you're really taking that next step, it's easy to long for the feeling of your gorgeous hair!!!

Don't worry, googling for a cure won't get you very far. It's only cured by good-ole will power..(ugh)! But if you need a little more assistance you may want to try wearing a wig, or putting your hair in a protective style. Flat twists or braids keep you from running your hand through your hair and a wig will keep your hair hidden from those pesky fingers of yours.

As obsessed as I can be about my hair, I have to remind myself that each strand is delicate and may need a rest. So to prevent myself from constant twisting, twirling and stroking, I guess I will try a protective style for a week...(as soon as I wipe this oil from my keys...lol)