Monday, 17 February 2014

My TWO Favourite Haircare Books on the Market!!

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For years I had an interest in learning how to take care of my hair.  In the early 2000’s whenever i gained access to the internet my first search words were always about how to grow long hair.


The information was not all in one place and so I would search from site to site and gather information in bits and pieces all over the internet and then somehow try to put it all together to teach myself how to take care of my hair and “ get it to grow”.

My searches lead me to websites such as blackhairmedia, growafrohairlong, kiss and lately hairlista.


While I was searching for information many other women across the world were also searching for information on how to take care of tightly coiled hair and to get it to grow long.  



Some women got the information and used it while others decided to gather the information in precise details and write books to teach other women how to take care of their hair from a scientific perspective in an effort to dispel the notion that black hair can’t grow.





The authors of the following books did just that.

The Science of Black Hair
The Science of Black Hair broke it all down to a science as the name suggests. It delves into the structure of the hair and all the biological aspects of how hair grows.  It also focuses on hair types and the techniques which yields best results based on your hair type.  

There are many factors which prevent black women from retaining their length such as styling techniques, excess heat, over processing of the hair and so many other issues.

 In this book Audrey so precisely brings it all together in one nice easy to understand package that will cause any person how loves to learn about hair care to just curl up with the book and read it from cover to cover. Even if you are not a lover of books you will not be left out because the audio version is also available.  But this book will get any woman who felt less of a person because of her hair type,  to stand up and take note that all hair types are important and can flourish with just enough tender loving care. This book is a must read.


“The Science of Black Hair is the ultimate consumer textbook on black hair care today. Technically oriented and detailed throughout, this book was written with the serious hair care consumer in mind. With its comprehensive, yet light academic style— it is truly the last hair book you’ll ever need.” -Scienceofblackhair.com






Hair Care Rehab
We often have so many issues with our hair and in her second book Audrey Hair Care Rehab decides to focus on hair care issues and their solutions in much more detail. 

You cannot read this book and not understand clearly that taking care of your hair takes effort and patience. You will also become aware that your hair does not forgive you for treating it badly because the effects of your mistreatment will become more evident as your hair grows. 

Issues such as split ends, Alopecia (Hair Loss), Basic Hair BreakageBurns (Appliances),Chemical Burns,Chlorine & Pool Water Damage,Color Fading,Contact Dermatitis,Cradle Cap,Crown-Area Hair Breakage,Damaged, Highly Porous Hair,Chlorine & Pool Water Damage,Dandruff & Dry ScalpDry, Brittle Hair,Eczema & Red, Itchy Scalp, Fine Limp Hair,Frizzy Hair,Graying Hair,Green Hair,Hair Loss & Thinning ,Head Lice,Heat Damage,Oily Hair,Psoriasis,Ringworm,Seborrheic Dermatitis Shedding,Single-Strand Knots,SluggishHair Growth,Split Ends,Sun & Surf Damage,Tangly Hair,Thinning Hair Edges,Thin Ends are all discussed in depth to give the reader a full understanding of how to get your hair back on track on the road to good health.

If you need help with these issues then this is a must read for you.




Thursday, 13 February 2014

Hair Care Tips: The Conclusion

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Healthy Hair Care Tips



The Conclusion





Minimize  the use of direct heat.

Limit direct heat usage to 1-3  times per month. Using direct heat on a daily basis will definitely result in damaged hair. Whenever you do use direct heat, use a heat protectant before you apply the direct heat to your hair. Use only ceramic / tourmaline irons instead of marcel irons. Ceramic/ Tourmaline irons are less damaging to the hair. NOTE never use heat on dirty hair. Heat should be used on clean hair only. Limit blow dryers to 1 -2 times per month. It is best not to blow dry the hair at all. If possible only use hood hair dryers.

Wear protective styles.

Protective styles protect the hair ends. Usually the hair ends are hidden away  and are protected from from drying out. These styles usually involve no heat and  does not require much manipulation of the hair. Styles such as twists, braids, buns, up-dos, cornrows, or any other style that hide the ends of your hair. Our hair ends are the most fragile because they are the oldest. These styles protect the hair in extreme cold and hot temps.

Distinguish between breakage and Shedding.

Naturally, hair sheds about 50-100 strands daily. Each hair follicle has a cycle of growth which eventually will lead to death. Everyone has a different growth cycle. Shedding is different from breakage. If you see a white bulb (hair follicle) at the end of the hair strand, this would be considered normal shedding. If you don't see the follicle this may be considered hair breakage.

Protect your hair at nights.

Always sleep in a silk/satin scarf or bonnet or use a silk/satinpillow case. Sleeping with a cotton scarf or pillowcase will cause the hair to dry out. Cotton is very absorbent and will absorb moisture from the hair.

Make sure your stylist share your healthy hair practices

Some stylist focus more on hair 'styling' and less on hair 'health'. Find a stylist who specializes in healthy hair. If you stylist loves to cut your hair, apply direct heat to your hair unnecessarily or encourages you to process your hair too frequently you will never see any results.

Keep your hair care routine Simple.

Find a simple hair regimen that works for you. Be patient and consistent. Stick with your regimen and don’t give up. At times you may make mistakes but don’t give up. Hair normally grows 1/4th to ½ inch per month. Be patient and give your hair that extra care.


adopted in part(Sunshyne)