Who wants smooth, fully, shiny and sexy hair? What kind of question is that really, everyone does!
So with my expertise I am going to help you achieve this look. If your hair is completely damaged due to over processing, peroxide and other traumatic things you do to your hair, then I probably can't help you, but I can give you a tip. You hair grows, so just get regular trims and stop messing with it or it will get worse. Over time it will look better and healthier but be sure to get regular trims and get a scalp treatment or use a deep moisturizing shampoo and conditioner mask.
FIRST LET'S START WITH THE DONT'S!!!
Ok how many people have used hot oil, regular oil like vegetable oil, mayonaisse, eggs or some other product you read about that will "cure" your frizz and unmanageable hair but it ends up making a complete mess? Don't ever use this crap in your hair, if it's not good for your body what makes you think it is good for your hair? Your hair is made out of protein(kertain) but not the edible kind.
FUN FACT: Did you know that if you swallow a piece of hair that it won't digest?
So let's recap, don't use any food products in your hair at all! Here is why:
Vegetable oil- It do absolutely nothing for your hair but create a mess. Vegetable oil seems like a good idea, but all it does it make your hair smelly funky, making it look oily(go figure) and it takes forever to wash out.
Eggs- Who ever made up this stupid idea should be forced to clean the eggs out of everyone's hair. It causes a mess. Food products do not absorb in our hair like nutrients do when you eat food. Secondly, you are putting what would have been a chicken in your hair. Enough said!
Mayo- Really, enough is said with just the name but let's delve deeper into this disguisting condiment. First off it smells like crap. I don't know anyone that uses it as perfume, but I don't want to walk near anyone that has it in their hair. Second point, it is all fat and it's not good for your hair or your body. It does absolutely nothing for your hair except make it smell.
Do we see a pattern with the food here? It always smells, it makes a mess and it has nothing to do with making your hair healthier!
HOT OIL: DO NOT USE THIS!
Myth: People think that using hot oil will make their hair silky and smooth and cut away the frizz.
Truth: Hot oil is HOT and actually damages your hair. Think about it like this, if you stick hot oil on your skin what is going to happen? It's going to burn your skin, just like it damages your hair.
Suggestion: If you like hot oil that much, don't heat it up and throw a few drops in your conditioner bottle and shake it up.
OK SO HELP ME WITH THIS FRIZZ ALREADY!
Frizz is actually just damaged hair, so what you need to do is make your hair healthy again, similar to what you would do if you gained weight and you were trying to get healthy.
First step, skip the junk food for your hair. All of the products like hairspray, gel, etc and not good for your hair. They actually suffocate your hair follicles and they dry the crap out of your hair. We all need to use them sometimes so I would suggest using a natural styling product or a cream product from Bed Head (they have some awesome products)!
USE A GOOD SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER!
I have tried a million different types of shampoo and conditioner and most don't do what they say. Of course they aren't miracle products like they portray themselves to be. They have commercials where models have the most beautiful shiny hair and they say your hair will look like that; it's unrealistic. They use technology to edit the commercial and erase all of the imperfections, they style their hair before hand with products and using straighteners and really good lighting, if you want hair like that then hire a person to walk around with a light above your head at all times so your hair is incredibly shiny.
So what's good?
I LOVE Dove. Not only does it smell good and actually work but it's affordable. They have different types that fit your hair's condition, but I like to use Dove Intense Damage Therapy which was actually recommended to me by old hair stylist instead of a product she sells (that's how you know when it's good).
MONEY SAVING TIP: Instead of buying a separate deep conditioning treatment use the conditioner you already have (but it better be a good one)! Before you take a shower put it on your dry hair and leave it in for about 10 minutes and then just jump in the shower, rinse it out and follow your shampoo routine as normal.
NATURAL SHAMPOO: I was searching through the PETA Mall where I frequent because I like to buy from businesses that are animal friendly. I bought this awesome shampoo and when I say it's awesome I mean it. I figured I would get into this "natural product/green" hype so I bought it and I fell in love. Not only is it all natural, I don't even need to use a conditioner. I know that not everyone needs to use conditioner but I have really long hair so I usually have to so it doesn't get tangled. It's Solay Green Tea Shampoo, the website where I bought it is: (http://www.natural-salt-lamps.com/natural-shampoo.html)
NOW FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO USE JUNK FOOD IN THEIR HAIR!
If you using styling products a lot, you probably have a hard time washing them out so you keep shampooing to get all the gunk out and all you do is over dry your hair and damage it worse.
TIP: When your in the shower and your hair is wet put conditioner in it. Leave it on for about 3 minutes and do this BEFORE you shampoo. The conditioner actually loosens the products and when you rinse it gets most of it out. After you rinse then shampoo as you normally would which will wash away the excess stuff left in your hair.
PROOF THAT THIS TIP WORKS!
Well I have done it myself before so of course I know it works but my sister actually used my advice last weekend. She got married so you can imagine how much hairspray she had in her hair. She used the conditioner first and she was COMPLETELY shocked that it actually worked that she had to tell me immediately afterward, lol. I know everyone has a hard time getting it out of their hair, so follow my awesome advice and save yourself a lot of time and damage.
RANDOM TIPS:
The best way to get rid of hair problems is to stop dying your hair and use good products without alcohol in them.
Get regular trims- I know that we all hear this but it is a necessity, it prevents breakage and damage and you hair looks better afterward.
Hair dye- Obviously this is a given that it's not good for your hair. Don't use cheap products (they are cheaply priced for a reason) and don't use any with peroxide or bleach. Stay away from blond dye, try using a really light golden brown instead so you don't damage your hair as bad.
Hair styling- If you use a hair straightener, curling iron or blow dryer, get some kind of heat protector to use on your hair to prevent as much damage as you can.
Brushing your hair- Use a comb instead of a brush. When you use a comb you are not pulling at your hair and ripping through the knots like you do with a brush. If your hair gets knotty when using a comb, get detangler(I use Dove).
WELL, I hope that my rambling on helped you fight some of the problems with your hair. I'm not a professional hair expert but I know a lot about hair from when I took Cosmetology and also just from doing people's hair and my own. If you have a hair problem, shoot me over a message and I'll try to help you out! Until next time........next blog is a mystery and is going to be awesome so stayed tuned(don't you hate waiting for things or when people don't tell you something you want to know)!
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