Thursday, July 15, 2010

Starting a new hair journey? Start here

1. A fresh cut will be nice (or a trim)
I know for me, I trimmed my hair (cut rather) and started fresh. I did it because my hair was severly damaged. No sense in keeping damaged ends so cut those bad boys off!!


2. Keep track by taking lots of pictures

Taking pictures is always a way to motivate yourself. You get to see your progress and how far you've come since you begin your hair journey. You can also jot down your feelings as far as what you wish to accomplish.

3. Keep your ends clean

A nice trim every other month or so will prevent split ends. Trimming about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch every other month will still allow you to retain length! And the rewards will be so nice!


4. Keep a clean scalp! Shampooing once or twice a week can never hurt!

Keep in mind that the type of shampoo that you choose to use should be a moisturizing shampoo which means sulfate free!! Dry hair needs moisture and Water is the best route!! Also, in order to promote growth, you have to have a clean and healthy scalp! I shampoo in the shower to prevent my hair from getting all tangled!! IT has not let me down as of yet!!!


5. Find you a high quality protien or a moisturizing conditoner weekly!
I DC at least 2 times a week. It has helped my hair a lot since it was damaged. A good protien conditioner will strenghten the hair by penetrating the cortex and adding amino acids to the weak strands. A good moisturizing conditioner will make you hair feel and look so soft! And does wonders on those broken hairs! I choose to use ORS hair mayo because it is both a moisturizing condish and a protien condish!!

6. LEAVE IN LEAVE IN LEAVE IN condish!

Very important! Get you a good leave in that will moisturize, detangle, and protect the hair. These conditioners are good to protect hair from weather damage!



7. Check ya products!

Be sure to always check to see what you are putting in your hair. This means to read the ingredients. Just because the product says it is good does not mean it is whats best for your hair!! Stay away from anything that contains mineral oil and petrolatum! This will only coat your hair and will not allow the moisture to penetrate! Also, please stay away from alcohol based products!



8. Always keep your hair moisturized!

I have always had this problem in the past. I never added enough moisture therefor, my hair constantly broke off. It can be best to moisturize the hair while it is wet and seal with a light oil! Be sure to take care of those ends as well!


9. DONT BRUSH YOUR WET HAIR!

I tend to do this from time to time so i need to practice what I preach!!

11. If you don't have to, stay away from heat!

Heat is not your friend! But if you have to, limit the amount of heat that you use and always use a heat protectant!!!


12. PROTECTIVE STYLES!!

Protective styles will not only protect your ends but will allow your hair to grow!! Twists, braids, buns, up dos. Anything that will refrain your ends from drying out is always a plus!! And try styles that do not require heat!



13.The difference between breakage and shedding.

You are supposed to shed any where between 50-100 strands daily. However be sure that it is actually shedding and not your hair breaking. If it is the usual shedding, you will see the white bulb on the end. If you dont, then you know your hair is breaking and lacking something....or you may be munipulating your hair a bit too much.


14. Protect your hair at night.

It is best to sleep in a silk or satin scarf or bonnet. Or you can invest in a silk pillow case. Cotton will obsorb the moisture from your hair.


15. Hair stylist do not know everything

Be mindful that because they work in a salon, does not mean they know how to maintain healthy hair. Watch what they do and choose wisely. One salon I went to ended up making my hair fall out because the lack of moisture and protien...

16. Last but not least!

Find a regimine that works for you. Start off small and add things as you begin to feel comfy with what youo are doing.



hair. You'll experience less breakage.

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