Don't cut corners!
I can't stress this enough. If it takes you two hours to wash and condition your hair then use
that two hours and more if needed.
that two hours and more if needed.
Detangle
Take your time with this. Invest tools that gently detangle your hair. Also if you hair is in a
kinky state, do not detangle dry. Detangling dry kinky hair will cause breakage and can cause
your hair toknot up. Wet hair with water and conditiner for easier detangling.
Tip: Most grocery stores sell inexpensive versions of denman brushes
kinky state, do not detangle dry. Detangling dry kinky hair will cause breakage and can cause
your hair toknot up. Wet hair with water and conditiner for easier detangling.
Tip: Most grocery stores sell inexpensive versions of denman brushes
Denman Brush
Sulfate-Free Products
Sulfates are harsh detergents that can remove your hair's natural oils. They are usually one ofthe first five ingredients found in most name brand shampoos and conditioners. Some people can use these shampoos without incident. My theory is that if you exercise vigorously and
have an oily scalp you're ok. If your have a dry, itchy scalp or you suffer from dandruff,
sulfates may exacerbate your symptoms. Some products claim to be sulfate free and still haveone listed in the ingredients so always check the label.
Stretch
Sulfates are harsh detergents that can remove your hair's natural oils. They are usually one ofthe first five ingredients found in most name brand shampoos and conditioners. Some people can use these shampoos without incident. My theory is that if you exercise vigorously and
have an oily scalp you're ok. If your have a dry, itchy scalp or you suffer from dandruff,
sulfates may exacerbate your symptoms. Some products claim to be sulfate free and still haveone listed in the ingredients so always check the label.
Stretch
Stretching you hair makes styling easier and helps ensure hair stays detangled. Here's how I
stretch my hair after a shampoo and condition:
stretch my hair after a shampoo and condition:
- Section into medium sized sections
- Tie each section with an ouchless hair band
- Twisting each section
- Secure the ends with either hair clips or rollers
- Air-dry until the hair is completely dry
Trim/Dust
Split ends are fragile and will continue to split. Trims are a good way to quickly eliminate
most split ends. Dusting is simply cutting individual strands of split ends. I prefer dusting to
trimming simply because my hair appears longer.
most split ends. Dusting is simply cutting individual strands of split ends. I prefer dusting to
trimming simply because my hair appears longer.
Reduce Heat
The heat you use, the more damage may occur. If you like to wear your hair straight, try
rollersetting or air-drying hair. I like to air-dry my hair by sectioning my hair off into six
sections with ouchless rubberbands. Then, I twist the hair and let it dry over night.
rollersetting or air-drying hair. I like to air-dry my hair by sectioning my hair off into six
sections with ouchless rubberbands. Then, I twist the hair and let it dry over night.
Hair Vitamins
If your diet isn't exactly the best, supplement with a multivitamin.I take a hair, skin and nails vitamin that contains MSM. MSM prolongs your hair's growth phase. If you can't afford
Hairfinity, OneSource makes a multivitamin that contains MSM. I mentioned it in my
products I can't live without post.
Hairfinity, OneSource makes a multivitamin that contains MSM. I mentioned it in my
products I can't live without post.
Low manipulation styles
Leaving your hair alone is the best way to retain length. Last year I had a huge problem with
always wanting to do something to my hair and my hair suffered from it. If you like to wear
your hair straight, weaves and wigs are a great option. You can have the style you want
without putting heat on your own hair. Natural styles are a great option for kinky and curly
hair. Kinky girls, for braid outs instead of sectioning the hair and braiding, try doing a corn-
row out. This provides wave to the root. I love that look and twist outs on 4as.
your hair straight, weaves and wigs are a great option. You can have the style you want
without putting heat on your own hair. Natural styles are a great option for kinky and curly
hair. Kinky girls, for braid outs instead of sectioning the hair and braiding, try doing a corn-
row out. This provides wave to the root. I love that look and twist outs on 4as.
Care for your scalp
The health of your scalp is just as important as what you do to your hair. I have dandruff and I know how important it is to address my scalp. Use a scalp treatment that will moisturize
your scalp. This can be either a conditioner or a pre-poo. I have this scalp treatment that my mom gotfrom Ross of all place. It gives my hair a cool, tingle. Its like a spa treatment for my
scalp. I use a mixture of olive oil, almond oil and tea-tree oil as a pre-poo. This mixture has
been effective for me at relieving dryness and itch.
your scalp. This can be either a conditioner or a pre-poo. I have this scalp treatment that my mom gotfrom Ross of all place. It gives my hair a cool, tingle. Its like a spa treatment for my
scalp. I use a mixture of olive oil, almond oil and tea-tree oil as a pre-poo. This mixture has
been effective for me at relieving dryness and itch.
