Pre-poo – Preparing your hair prior to shampooing. You do this by adding a moisturizing conditioner or natural oils into the hair . You can do this overnight or 30-40mins before you shampoo. This helps keep the moisture in your hair after you shampoo or clarify. Prepoo-ing helps keep that moisture in.
Co-washing - Washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo. This helps to put moisture back in the hair without stripping the hair of its natural oils.
Protective Styling – Wearing your hair up in a style that doesn't put strain on your edges/nape and keeps your ends off of your back & protected from outside elements i.e Buns, Clips, Pony Tails etc.
Low Manipulation - Leave your hair alone! So barely manipulating your hair. The less manipulation the better which leads to less shedding and breakage which eventually leads to healthier hair. For example, Buns, Wash n Go's, Twist outs, Braids, Braid outs, Afro's etc.
Baggying – Putting on your moisturizer and then applying a plastic bag over the hair to trap the moisture in. You can either baggy your ends with a small sandwich bag or you can full head baggy with a plastic shower cap. This is very helpful treatment for those with dry damaged hair and dry ends. Check out my post on The Truth About Baggying.
Deep conditioning – Deep conditioning is a nice treat for those with chemical relaxers, colored, dry, brittle, damaged hair. Deep conditioning with a conditioner specifically formulated for conditions similar to the ones already listed will help revive dull lifeless hair thus giving it more strength, elasticity, moisture, softness, and shine. It is a really good way of replenishing lost moisture leaving it less prone to breakage. It's good to deep condition at least 1x per week.
Moisturizing – Applying a moisture based product to dry hair without washing it out. You can use a water-based or cream based moisturizer 1-2x per day. This helps to prevent breakage and increase elasticity in the hair.
Sealing – Using a natural oil to lock in the moisture after you've moisturized the hair i.e. Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Safflower Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. By using an oil over the moisturizer will allow your hair to stay moisturized longer.
Leave-in Conditioner – A quick way of adding moisture back into the hair after shampooing/conditioning. It helps to detangle the hair leaving it soft and manageable. Most leave-ins provide thermal protection for styling afterward.
Braid-Out – Braiding your hair in sections while hair is still damp after deep conditioning/co-washing. Air dry the braids. Once dry,unravel the braids and style. You can wear this style up to 3-4 days with little to no touch ups.
Stretching – Prolonging the time between relaxers. Instead of relaxing at 6 wks, relax every 8, 10, 12 wks.
Humectants – Attract and retain moisture from the air i.e Glycerin, Honey, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol.
Line of Demarcation - Where the natural hair and relaxed hair meet. This location can be very delicate so be very gentle when stretching.
Clarifying - Clarifying your hair is always a good idea to remove the build-ups some products leave on your hair which can make your hair dull and lifeless. Clarifying can remove the chlorine swimmers get on their hair. A Simple clarifier i.e. Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda with 2 teaspoons shampoo. Lather, wait 5 minutes, rinse and condition. OR you can use 2 tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed into 2 cups of warm water, pour it on your hair, wait 2-3mins, rinse and condition.
Moisturizing Shampoo - Neutragena Triple Moisture Cream Lather shampoo, Creme of Nature green and red label shampoos, Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo, Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo, Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo, and KeraCare Moisturizing Shampoo.
Moisture Based Deep Conditioners - Mizani Moisturefuse, Keracare Humecto, Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner, Keracare Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair, Crème of Nature Nourishing Conditioner, Atone Botanicals Reconstructer, Elasta QP DPR-11, Queen Helene Cholesterol, Herbal Essences Replenishing Conditioner, Jason Sea Kelp, Aubrey Organics Conditioners, Joico Moisture Recovery, Elucence MB Conditioner, Jane Carter Replenishing Conditioner, Phytonectar and jojoba conditioners, Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner, Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Mask, Pantene Relaxed and natural mask, Nexxus Humectress, Hydratherapie by Biolage, Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner, Joico Moisture Intensive Treatment Extra Conditioning Conditioner.
Protein Based Conditioners - Aphogee 2 minute Reconstructer, Aveda Damage Remedy Restructuring Conditioner , Mane and Tail Original Conditioner, Ors Replenishing Pak, Aubrey Organics GPB, Nexxus Keraphix, Phytospecific Intense Nutrition, Motions CPR, ORS Hair Mayo.
Hair Serum - Hair serum makes the hair shiner and does not allow the hair to entangle. It protects the hair from the damages done by over exposure to sun and hair styling products.
Hair serum forms a thin protective layer on the hair strands. It returns the moisture lost due to exposure to sun, heat generated from the hair styling gadgets. It is primarily used for dry and frizzy hair, which breaks easily, or hairs that have under gone excessive chemical treatments like perming, coloring.
(Compliments of Hairlista mbr Leentora!!)Relaxing Bone Straight - Allowing the relaxer to "relax" the hair to it's fullest potential, making sure the hair strands are as straight as possible.
Relaxing Straight- Allowing the hair to get straight. But not bone straight.
Texlaxing - Allowing the relaxer to loosen the curl pattern and make it easily managable, not necessarily straight.
Texturizing - Loosening the curl pattern slightly, with no straightness at all.
Over-lapping - Applying relaxer to already relaxed hair instead of just focusing on the new growth.
Over-processed - Leaving the relaxer on too long, resulting in a bone straight/limp appearance.
Under-processed - Waves, curls and kinks are still present in the hair after a relaxer. The relaxer did not process/penetrate the hair enough.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
MY Hair Care REGIMEN
- Shampoo your hair with a moisturizing shampoo 1-2x/week (Preferably sulfate free)
- Use a moisturizing deep conditioner with heat (At least 30mins) after every shampoo
- Always follow up with a leave-in conditioner
- Use a water-based moisturizer 2x/day (Morning & night) then seal in the moisture with a natural oil
Wave Nouveau Finishing Lotion, SCurl No Drip Activator, Elasta QP Mango Butter
- Use Natural Oils .are used for sealing in water based moisturizers. Add a light coating of oil to the ends of the hair and work your way up.
olive oil, coconut oil, jojaba oil
- Always wear a satin/silk scarf or bonnet to bed
- Relax at least every 8 weeks (If You can go beyond that, even better)
- Do a protein treatment when needed (Whenever the hair feels very limp, mushy, overly soft etc.)
- Trim when needed, every relaxing visit
- Use a Clarifying shampoo (remove buildup) 1-2x/month (depending on the amount of product you use)
- Use a wide tooth comb to comb/detangle your hair. You'll experience less breakage.
Creme of Nature (red and green label) Shampoo, Creme of Nature Detangling Shampoo (Red Label)
- Use a moisturizing deep conditioner with heat (At least 30mins) after every shampoo
Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol, Creme of Nature Nourishing & Strengthening Treatment
- Always follow up with a leave-in conditioner
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-in Creme, Motions Nourish Leave-In Conditioner
- Use a water-based moisturizer 2x/day (Morning & night) then seal in the moisture with a natural oil
Wave Nouveau Finishing Lotion, SCurl No Drip Activator, Elasta QP Mango Butter
- Use Natural Oils .are used for sealing in water based moisturizers. Add a light coating of oil to the ends of the hair and work your way up.
olive oil, coconut oil, jojaba oil
- Always wear a satin/silk scarf or bonnet to bed
- Relax at least every 8 weeks (If You can go beyond that, even better)
- Do a protein treatment when needed (Whenever the hair feels very limp, mushy, overly soft etc.)
- Trim when needed, every relaxing visit
- Use a Clarifying shampoo (remove buildup) 1-2x/month (depending on the amount of product you use)
Pantene Pro-V Purity Shampoo, Suave Shampoos, Nexxus aloe rid shampoo, Avalon Organics Lemon and shea butter, Ion clarifying shampoo
- Use a wide tooth comb to comb/detangle your hair. You'll experience less breakage.
another hair challenge (keep note)
"Keep Your Ends Happy"
OFFICIALLY STARTS → OCTOBER 8TH 2009
OFFICIALLY ENDS → APRIL 8TH 2010
Rules:
1. Moisturize with a water based moisturizer and seal with a natural oil at least 1x/day. (Start at your ends and work your way up. It's best to moisturize in sections)
2. Low manipulation - Protective style (clip up, buns, wigs, weave, braids etc.) your hair as much as possible. Use wide tooth combs or finger comb (do not comb dry hair, moisturize first!). Using a 100% natural boar bristle brush is fine for your edges and nape. Less combing/brushing/tugging is more gentle on the cuticles and hair shaft.
3. Heat Pass - Every 2-3 months. Heat is the EASIEST and QUICKEST way to dry out your ends.
4. Dust ends frequently - Dust any amount that's comfortable for you. As a guideline, dust off 1/4 inch every 2-3 months or 1/2 inch every 3-5 months. This will help maintain fuller thicker ends. Do not hold on to thin ends to claim length.
5. Keep up with your Protein Treatments - These treatments will fortify the cuticle and strengthen the hair/ends. Protein will give the hair structure, strength and thickness. Your ends need it i.e. 1x/week, bi-weekly, or monthly.
6. Deep Condition at least 1x/week - pay close attention to the last 3 inches of your hair.
7. Relaxed ladies listen up: Protect your hair from relaxer run off. Coat your ends/previously relaxed hair with Vaseline, oil or conditioner. Remember to Neutralize a minimum of 3 times.
8. Must upload a before and after photo at the END of the challenge. Take a beginning photo (it's up to you if you want to share it now) and save it until you are done the challenge. Once the challenge is done, upload both photo's so that you can see your progress. You'll be AMAZED!!
Coconut Oil Challenge
my first Challenge of the year...
Officially Starts - January 2nd 2010
Officially Ends - March 2nd 2010
The Natural Approach to Healthier Hair!!!
Rules
- Once a week apply warmed unrefined coconut oil to dry hair & scalp, work through from roots to ends
- Put on a shower cap or saran wrap hair and sit under dryer for 20 - 30 minutes or let sit overnight
- Rinse out coconut oil and shampoo twice (apply shampoo to roots only), follow with your usual conditioner, then proceed with styling
Basic Level
- Deep condition with coconut oil once a week
Advanced Level
- Deep condition with coconut oil once a week
- Seal ends with coconut oil daily (cannot use any other oils as a sealant when doing the advanced level)
My benefits from deep conditioning with coconut oil so far are:
- hair is alot stronger
- hair is much shiner
- hair looks & feels alot healthier
- less breakage & split ends
- less shedding
- more length retention
- having to use less products, such as protein treatments & commerical deep conditioners
Thanks to hairlista.com
Officially Starts - January 2nd 2010
Officially Ends - March 2nd 2010
The Natural Approach to Healthier Hair!!!
Rules
- Once a week apply warmed unrefined coconut oil to dry hair & scalp, work through from roots to ends
- Put on a shower cap or saran wrap hair and sit under dryer for 20 - 30 minutes or let sit overnight
- Rinse out coconut oil and shampoo twice (apply shampoo to roots only), follow with your usual conditioner, then proceed with styling
Basic Level
- Deep condition with coconut oil once a week
Advanced Level
- Deep condition with coconut oil once a week
- Seal ends with coconut oil daily (cannot use any other oils as a sealant when doing the advanced level)
My benefits from deep conditioning with coconut oil so far are:
- hair is alot stronger
- hair is much shiner
- hair looks & feels alot healthier
- less breakage & split ends
- less shedding
- more length retention
- having to use less products, such as protein treatments & commerical deep conditioners
Thanks to hairlista.com
My New Year Resolution....
is to grow my hair out, last year was a year of laziness. I jacked up my hair & didn't follow my regimens. I vow to myself to take care of hair & might as well add in my skin (the wonderful acne). I know how I am and one day I might wake up and want to chop off my hair off, but I'm making this out of curiosity. I was told that if I make a blog with pics, etc. I would see the changes and everything that might go on throughout this year! God is Love. Peace.
-Tashana
-Tashana
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)