Top Five New Year Hair Care Resolution to make in 2015

 

 

We all try to make resolutions when the New Year arrives. However, at times we have challenges achieving them.  Here are five hair care tips which will transform your hair in 2015  if you are able to stick with them.  Healthy hair care takes hard work and a deliberate effort to keep your hair at its healthiest.

 

Resolution # 1

 Use the blow dryer as little as possible. Blow dryers deposit direct heat on to the hair. This direct heat depletes the hair of its moisture and promotes breakage.  Try more healthy alternatives such as a hooded dryer, a fan or air drying.

 

Resolution # 2

Switch to using a shampoo free method. Shampoos usually contain sodium laureth sulfate which is commonly used in detergents. This ingredient strips the hair of its natural oils and thus causes the hair cuticles to open and thus promotes frizz and brittle hair. Try more healthy alternatives to cleaning the scalp such as diluted apple cider vinegar or co-wash with a light moisture based conditioner. If you cannot do without a shampoo, try sulfate free shampoos. The words “sulfate free” are usually written on their labels.

Resolution # 3

 Learn the art of self-trimming. While trimming does not grow your hair, it does keep the hair ends healthy and free of knots and splits which will inhibit length retention. Without length retention the hair will appear  not to grow. Self trimming ensures that you are able to trim on demand without having to go to a salon every time you need a trim. Never allow your hair to get to a stage where you need a trim which takes of more than ¼ inch of hair.  Try the search and destroy trimming method to keep your hair healthy at home.

Resolution # 4

Deep condition regularly. Deep conditioning infuses each strand of hair with the nutrients of the products which are being used to fortify each strand of hair. This promotes stronger hair and healthier hair. Deep conditioning with heat is the most effective whether with body heat or a hooded dryer. Try Deep conditioning with olive oil, castor oil, moisturizing conditioners or protein conditioners as the case may be.

Resolution # 5

Protect your ends. Protecting your ends is very important in promoting length retention.  If your ends are frizzy and crocked then you will have to trim excessively and thus your hair is likely to remain at a particular length for years. When your ends are well protected, tucked away from the elements and from rubbing back and forth on your clothing, which promotes breakage, this ensures length retention. When you retain your length you will maintain your length goal such as bra-strap length or even waist length.

 

Sticking to these key tips will give you the hair you always dreamed of in 2015.

 

 

 

 

Protective styling preferences: Braids or Weaves?

Protective styling preferences:

 Braids    OR    Weaves ?

Remy Hair

 Continuing on the issue of protective styling, many women are now choosing to wear weaves rather than braids. Weaves, if installed properly can have a very realistic look and provides more styling choices. Some will also argue that weaves have a more professional look and is more fitting for the workplace. This last statement is debatable and is perhaps more of an issue where cultural issues exist.

However my focus for this post is primarily on the issue of which styling choice is best as a protective style.

Braids are lovely especially within the first 2- 3 weeks after its instillation. But once the roots begin to grow out to the point where it becomes obvious, the style loses its appeal.  For this reason I think that weaves have more longevity. I also believe that weaves provides more styling choices if done properly. Because the weave is stitched to a base it is easier to conceal the growing roots. For this reason weaves can be kept in for longer periods of time.

As it relates to the care of the natural hair underneath the braid, it is easier to get to the roots of the hair when that hair is braided in order to apply oils to the scalp and so forth. This task tends to be harder with a weave that is stitched to the head. This can be achieved though, through with the use of spray bottles to apply concoctions to the hair while the weave is still attached.

My personal choice is weaves.

Remy Hair 

 I just love a good weave because I cannot go for a long period without combing hair.  Whether it’s my real hair or a weave I love to pass the comb through hair, the braids restrict me in this regard. I also love the weave because it allows me to take more risk with my hair styles that I wouldn't do with my natural hair such as the use of direct heat more often, using curling irons, crimping irons, blow dryers without the worry of not using a heat protectant. However, in spite of this I do not like the fact that I cannot give my scalp a good massage when I get my weave washed. I always think that my hair doesn't get a good clean whenever I wash it with the weave in.

Of course the quality of the hair used for your weave will determine whether or not you enjoy your weave. Some hair types matt so easily that it stresses the process more than is necessary. The best choice for me is Remy hair. It’s expensive but long lasting.

Remember that as good as the weave looks its purpose is defeated if your natural hair underneath is not being nourished and protected. The purpose of this style is to ensure that your natural hair is rested, free of manipulation and is given a chance to rest and grow and be healthy.

I always use hair that matches closely to my natural hair color type and texture that way it suits my face and complexion. That’s my view. What’s yours?

Until next time, happy hair growing!!

How to Achieve Gorgeous Looking Hair

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How to Achieve 
Gorgeous Looking Hair 

With Healthy Eating Women are well aware of the fact that their hair is an excellent way of looking fabulous, especially if our hair is long, shiny, heavy and attractive. However, many a time, women spend plenty of money on hair beauty products and on hair dresser’s just because they are not pleased with the way their hair feels and looks, and do not know what else to try on. Although beauty products can be great for your hair, there is nothing like nourishing and feeding it properly. 

Follow these steps to achieve gorgeous hair! 

 Get your whole body ready for the change. As your hair is part of your organism, we are convinced that by giving your body a replenishing and detoxifying treatment, your hair will be detoxified and eager to receive nourishing nutrients. Many times, toxins and other harmful substances build up in our organism and as a result our body feels heavy and bloated. By cleansing your organism you detoxify it and prepare it to absorb vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. This is why it is important to eat whole grain and cereals that are rich in fiber and that therefore help you cleanse your colon.


 Hydrate yourself. Drink plenty of water. This will help you keep your body well hydrated, which is essential for your body. Hydrated hair looks and feels smooth to the touch, it is easier to comb and your hair looks better and your style lasts longer. 

Chew nuts and almonds. Nuts and almonds in general are very rich in vitamin E, which is great for your skin and hair, and they are also packed with healthy fatty oils that are very important for your hair. Eat nuts and almonds regularly and you will soon see that your hair looks healthy and shiny again. 


 Say hello to eggs! Eggs are rich in protein and protein is what your hair is made of. Therefore, by eating eggs once a week and the whites of the egg up to three times a week you are feeding your hair so that it looks stronger, thicker, and healthier. 

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Tips to Start your hair Journey in 2014 (Part 2)

                               

 Try a  leave-in conditioner.

A good  leave in conditioner will moisturize, detangle and protect the hair especially when you apply heat to your hair. Leave-in conditioners will also minimize breakage and protect the hair from the elements.

                                      Read the Labels!!!!

  Don’t use products containing petrolatum and mineral oil to moisturize your hair. Products containing these ingredients will only coat the hair and not penetrate the hair strand. Therefore, the hair will not be moisturized. Alcohol based products as these will be drying to your hair making it , brittle and prone to breakage i.e. hair spray, gels, some  mousses and spritz. 

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

Please note DRY HAIR WILL BREAK OFF . Therefore you need to keep your hair moisturized.  It is your job to apply moisture to your hair every day in small amounts. Hair that is hard, brittle and dry needs moisture. Moisturizing increases elasticity and decreases breakage. When moisturizing the hair, focus on the hair ends. If your ends are dry, they will eventually split and break. Whether or not your hair is damaged, or excessively dry it needs to be moistorised, this prevents the likelyhood of it ever getting dry and brittle. Use your moisturizer spearlingly don't satturate yout hair with it. A little goes a long way. Seal in that moisture with a light oil.

               DO NOT BRUSH YOUR HAIR WHEN IT IS WET. 
Wet hair is very fragile so handle with care, detangle in sections with a wide tooth comb and be patient.


                        IF YOUR HAIR IS RELAXED.....


 Don't overprocess your hair. If you relax your hair BEFORE every 8 weeks, you are overprocessing your hair.  8 to 10 weeks IS BEST. If you can go a little longer ( stretch your relaxer) without causing breakage, go for it. Overprocessing your hair will definitely result in damage and will ultimately lead to breakage.




 (Caution: You may disagree with the following statement) Say away from no lye relaxers (box kits). These relaxers are promoted as being less damaging yet far from the truth. Ca hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, guanidine hydroxide (calcium hydroxide with guanidine carbonate) and lithium hydroxide will dry out the hair over time and leave mineral deposits on the hair making it difficult to moisturize resulting in constant dryness, split ends and dull looking hair. Using lye relaxers are highly recommended. Lye relaxers will allow the cuticle to lay flat resulting in shinier hair without the mineral deposits. If you have to relax with a no lye relaxer you MUST use a chelating shampoo after neutralizing. A chelating shampoo contains chelates which will attach themselves to the mineral deposits left on the hair and remove them.

TO  BE CONTINUED......................

MERRY CHRISTMAS - TIPS TO START YOUR HAIR JOURNEY IN 2014

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Hello everyone, 

The following is part one of a three part article on getting started with your hair journey.

Trim your Ends

Before you start your hair care journey ensure that you get rid of all unwanted ends. Get rid of those ends that have been crushed, frizzy or split, to give your hair a chance to start fresh. You want to use a sharp  Trimming Scissors

Track your progress

You will want to record your starting point and track your progress. This should be done by taking pictures at a specific time interval say the 3^rd of every month. This way you can see the progress. It’s also good to record your progress in a hair journal. Also use a tape measure to measure your hair at these times and record your measurements. A nice HD Digital Camera could get you on your way, capturing sharp crisp photos and videos of your journey

 Clip your Ends.

Even though you started with a trim throughout your journey  you need to keep dusting your ends to keep them fresh and free of splits. A search and destroy procedure at least once month is also good to keep all ends free from splitting not just those at the end of  your hair.

Shampoo once or twice  per week.

If you choose to shampoo do so once or twice per week. Be sure to use a sulfate free shampoo. This will not strip your hair of essential oils and keep your hair free of build up. 

 Deep condition with protein and / or moisturizing conditioner weekly.

Choose a very good protein conditioner and a very good moisturizing conditioner. Because you will deep condition weekly you will need to use a light protein conditioner.

To be continued .....

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