Hey Girlies!!!!!
I received a question from one of my clients about a natural deep conditioner for her hair, and I figured why not share it for all to benefit. She recently had me give her a very short cut that is uber easy to care for during these wonderful summer months. Its a wash and go style, minimal fuss and really cute. But even with a short do ladies conditioning your hair regularly is a must!!!! Which she does religiously. By now I'm sure everyone has noticed that I have a love affair with coconut. She asked if coconut milk that can be purchased in the can is a good conditioner for your hair. It ABSOLUTELY is!!!!!! Coconut milk has a high fat content that nicely coats and conditions you hair and skin. It an inexpensive but highly effective addition to your hair routine....
S
Friday, July 10, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Giving Your Curls The Squeeze
Hey there Ladies!!!!!
Another tidbit that could make a big difference in your hair routine is squeezing out excess water after washing as opposed to rubbing with a towel. Now you ladies out there with tight curls especially, NEVER rub a towel in hair. You're just asking for a bad hair day. Seriously. Not only does the towel break up the curls that your shower just formed but it is the Omega of frizz. I must repeat. NEVER rub a towel through your hair. Instead place the towel around your neck and shoulders and squeeze the water out. Don't wring the the hair. Its not a wash cloth. Just squeeze it out and then apply whatever product it is you use. Having a bit of drippiness isn't earth shattering in order to achieve a nice curl formation. I use my own formula..Cameo Oil Creme hair Quencher.. and let air dry. You'll have luscious curls in no time!
S
Another tidbit that could make a big difference in your hair routine is squeezing out excess water after washing as opposed to rubbing with a towel. Now you ladies out there with tight curls especially, NEVER rub a towel in hair. You're just asking for a bad hair day. Seriously. Not only does the towel break up the curls that your shower just formed but it is the Omega of frizz. I must repeat. NEVER rub a towel through your hair. Instead place the towel around your neck and shoulders and squeeze the water out. Don't wring the the hair. Its not a wash cloth. Just squeeze it out and then apply whatever product it is you use. Having a bit of drippiness isn't earth shattering in order to achieve a nice curl formation. I use my own formula..Cameo Oil Creme hair Quencher.. and let air dry. You'll have luscious curls in no time!
S
The Comb Out
Curly Girls!!!!!! Beware of combing out your hair!!!!! It is the truth when you read articles that tell you your hair is in a fragile state when wet. But, I am a firm believer in combing out your hair with a wide tooth comb when you're in the wet/conditioning step of your hair cleansing routine!!! Why? because when curly hair is dry, the curls are formed and set. Trying to comb it out will damage the hair because you would be forcibly breaking up the curls. ESPECIALLY if your curls are really tight! So curly girls, purchase your wide tooth shower comb and leave it handy for shower use only! Another thing, for the curly girls that wet their hair everyday (which is what I do) I find that combing out your hair everyday leaves you with more frizzies than luscious curls. I do a full comb out every third day. When I we on a non-comb out day i run my fingers through when wet and just squeeze excess water out.... try it out!!!!
S
S
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Relaxed Gurls!!!!
Hey there my relaxed gurlies!!!!
I don't want to put anyone in the spotlight, but it is the truth that a lot of girls with relaxed hair don't wash and condition their hair as often as they should. But, even though they do this they still expect whole heartedly to grow long, strong hair. The very first rule to hair growth is having a CLEAN, HEALTHY scalp ladies!!!!!! I know that its a pain to have to get a wash and set every week. Its time consuming and expensive. But those drawbacks come with having processed hair!!!
We women use quite a lot of product in our hair and this causes build up, on the hair strands as well as the scalp. Having your hair in this condition inhibits the health and vitality of your tresses. So ladies, suck it up and head over to the Dominicans for that wash and set!!!!
I don't want to put anyone in the spotlight, but it is the truth that a lot of girls with relaxed hair don't wash and condition their hair as often as they should. But, even though they do this they still expect whole heartedly to grow long, strong hair. The very first rule to hair growth is having a CLEAN, HEALTHY scalp ladies!!!!!! I know that its a pain to have to get a wash and set every week. Its time consuming and expensive. But those drawbacks come with having processed hair!!!
We women use quite a lot of product in our hair and this causes build up, on the hair strands as well as the scalp. Having your hair in this condition inhibits the health and vitality of your tresses. So ladies, suck it up and head over to the Dominicans for that wash and set!!!!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Joys of Coconut
Hey Girlies!!!!!
So today my tidbit is going to be about the miracles of coconut oil and coconut milk...Coconut oil is one of the best things that you can use for hair and scalp troubles. Aside from the wonderful fact that the oil is readily absorbed by your hair it has to also be hailed for its anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties which is a blessing for those with scalp issues. Coconut milk is also extremely beneficial for your tresses. It has an amazingly high fat and protein content....all wonderful things for hair. The oil can be used also for treatment of dandruff if used like an oil treatment, applying it directly to the scalp (for 30 minutes or so) or overnight. I also have to sing it's praises for adding softness, shine and it's prevention of hair loss. But ladies!!!!! Don't get bamboozled. When buying coconut oil look for VIRGIN, UNREFINED and/or ORGANIC coconut oil, to reap all the benefits I described you. You can find it all over also...I've bought it from Whole Foods. Whole Body, and in any one of the little Indian groceries on Murray Hill in the City. And of course the Internet...what can't you find on the Internet?! So...you love yourself so you feed yourself, you love your pets and you feed them too...I KNOW you ladies love your hair so feed it some all natural goodness!
S
So today my tidbit is going to be about the miracles of coconut oil and coconut milk...Coconut oil is one of the best things that you can use for hair and scalp troubles. Aside from the wonderful fact that the oil is readily absorbed by your hair it has to also be hailed for its anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties which is a blessing for those with scalp issues. Coconut milk is also extremely beneficial for your tresses. It has an amazingly high fat and protein content....all wonderful things for hair. The oil can be used also for treatment of dandruff if used like an oil treatment, applying it directly to the scalp (for 30 minutes or so) or overnight. I also have to sing it's praises for adding softness, shine and it's prevention of hair loss. But ladies!!!!! Don't get bamboozled. When buying coconut oil look for VIRGIN, UNREFINED and/or ORGANIC coconut oil, to reap all the benefits I described you. You can find it all over also...I've bought it from Whole Foods. Whole Body, and in any one of the little Indian groceries on Murray Hill in the City. And of course the Internet...what can't you find on the Internet?! So...you love yourself so you feed yourself, you love your pets and you feed them too...I KNOW you ladies love your hair so feed it some all natural goodness!
S
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Hair Tip For the Relaxed Chicas...
Relaxed Girls!!!!!!!! Something that you seriously should remember is that your hair has been processed and because of that it can so easily become damaged or dry, or damaged AND dry. You should live and die by moisture. Drying of already processed hair can so easily develop into a split end situation which is never cute. Not to mention incredibly dramatic when your stylist has to do more cutting than trimming ( you girls know what I mean!) Use moisture rich shampoo's AND conditioners. A hot oil treatment is a WONDERFUL thing! You can go old school with the PINK Hot Oil Treatment, or try jojoba oil which is ideal because its an oil that is very similar to the natural oil called sebum that our scalps produce. Coconut oil is also a very good choice as well, because it is absorbed by the hair and doesn't just coat it. Coconut oil is one of my favorites. Happy Moisturizing!!!!!!
Monday, June 29, 2009
My Curly Curls...
I don't know about anyone else, but a great friend of mine once told me that if you want to ask skincare advice, ask someone with beautiful skin....So Im going to post pics of my curls as I use my own products, for all to see, and to gain some credibility!!!!!
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