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activities.
I discovered that not washing my hair all the time made my hair shinier, thicker and more luscious.
Also, who doesn’t love hippie chic hair? It’s kinda cool if ya really think about it.
Long, natural, relaxed hair is making a comeback.
Overdone, beauty pageant hair is nasty.
Honestly, I can’t believe it even had a moment.
OK. BACK TO SHAMPS.
I have many friends who have adopted the no-poo method. This is where they skip the shampoo altogether and go straight for the conditioner.
I’ve heard mixed reviews. For the no-poo method, I swear by products such as WEN ® by Chaz Dean in Sweet Almond Mint or Fig Cleansing Conditioner. Most two-in-one conditioners strip the color out of the hair. Not this one. It cleanses and provides the right amount of moisture. Also, Wen ® is awesome because it’s free of sulfates and chemicals and contains absolutely no detergent. Some of my friends say they have to use Wen ® only once a week! Sounds like heaven, right?
If you’re into shampooing your hair, make sure you’re using a paraben-free and sulfate-free brand. My favorite kind is by Moroccanoil ® . It smells delish and works wonders on my rat’s nest.
So. My main point in regard to shampoo is to use it sparingly. There’s no reason to clean your hair every.single.day.
If you cut back on the washes, get ready for some serious dream hair.
Conditioner: Clearly conditioner is a must-have (ESP if you’re doing the no-poo method).
Conditioner doesn’t have to be just that white, creamy substance that everyone uses after shampoo. The right leave-in conditioner can rock your world. My preference is Biolage Daily Leave-In Tonic by Matrix ® . I find if I don’t use a leave-in conditioner, my hair is difficult to brush through and doesn’t smell as yummy. So find one that works for you, and use it!
As far as using normal conditioner in the shower, don’t let it touch the hair’s root. If conditioner touches the roots, it tends to make the hair appear greasy and gross. I like to put conditioner only on the bottom half of my hair. Works like a charm!
Dry shampoo: Dry shampoo is a powder-like shampoo that doesn’t need to be washed out with water. I throw it in my gym bag because it takes one second to apply and is great for ridding the hair of sweat or grease. It’s perfect for when you don’t have time to wash your hair. If you’re out of dry shamps, use baby powder. It has the same effects and makes dirty hair appear clean. Dry shampoo is especially effective after a workout (hint, hint).
Brushes: They’re everything. If you own a shitty brush, be prepared for crazy hair.
I literally could not live without my Wet Brush™.
IT’S A LIFE CHANGER.
I’m not big into brushing my hair, so I use the Wet Brush ™ . A Wet Brush ™ is a hairbrush that works really well for ridding the hair of knots. It’s the only brush I’ve found that doesn’t pull on my hair or hurt my scalp. It’s very hair-friendly. And does wonders for my rat’s nest.
I’ve never been one of those girls like Marcia Brady who counts her brush stokes, but let me tell ya: The Wet Brush ™ gets the job done.
Especially (and obviously) when the hair is wet. Instead of sweating from hair brush frustration and spending an extra twenty minutes brushing your locks, you’ll spend about a minute.
Blow dryers, straighteners, curling irons, etc.: I honestly cringe when people tell me they blow dry, straighten and/or curl their hair on the reg. Hair needs a break. I will put heat on my hair once a week at most. If you ever see someone whose hair is fried, it’s typically the result of one of two things: a bad hair extension job or overuse of hair dye and/or heat. Keep the heat away from your head as much as possible. Also, if you’re using a blow dryer, make sure it’s an ionic blow dryer. They’re known to promise twice the water removal, which means there’s less heat damage. I know no one wants to hear this, but straight
I discovered that not washing my hair all the time made my hair shinier, thicker and more luscious.
Also, who doesn’t love hippie chic hair? It’s kinda cool if ya really think about it.
Long, natural, relaxed hair is making a comeback.
Overdone, beauty pageant hair is nasty.
Honestly, I can’t believe it even had a moment.
OK. BACK TO SHAMPS.
I have many friends who have adopted the no-poo method. This is where they skip the shampoo altogether and go straight for the conditioner.
I’ve heard mixed reviews. For the no-poo method, I swear by products such as WEN ® by Chaz Dean in Sweet Almond Mint or Fig Cleansing Conditioner. Most two-in-one conditioners strip the color out of the hair. Not this one. It cleanses and provides the right amount of moisture. Also, Wen ® is awesome because it’s free of sulfates and chemicals and contains absolutely no detergent. Some of my friends say they have to use Wen ® only once a week! Sounds like heaven, right?
If you’re into shampooing your hair, make sure you’re using a paraben-free and sulfate-free brand. My favorite kind is by Moroccanoil ® . It smells delish and works wonders on my rat’s nest.
So. My main point in regard to shampoo is to use it sparingly. There’s no reason to clean your hair every.single.day.
If you cut back on the washes, get ready for some serious dream hair.
Conditioner: Clearly conditioner is a must-have (ESP if you’re doing the no-poo method).
Conditioner doesn’t have to be just that white, creamy substance that everyone uses after shampoo. The right leave-in conditioner can rock your world. My preference is Biolage Daily Leave-In Tonic by Matrix ® . I find if I don’t use a leave-in conditioner, my hair is difficult to brush through and doesn’t smell as yummy. So find one that works for you, and use it!
As far as using normal conditioner in the shower, don’t let it touch the hair’s root. If conditioner touches the roots, it tends to make the hair appear greasy and gross. I like to put conditioner only on the bottom half of my hair. Works like a charm!
Dry shampoo: Dry shampoo is a powder-like shampoo that doesn’t need to be washed out with water. I throw it in my gym bag because it takes one second to apply and is great for ridding the hair of sweat or grease. It’s perfect for when you don’t have time to wash your hair. If you’re out of dry shamps, use baby powder. It has the same effects and makes dirty hair appear clean. Dry shampoo is especially effective after a workout (hint, hint).
Brushes: They’re everything. If you own a shitty brush, be prepared for crazy hair.
I literally could not live without my Wet Brush™.
IT’S A LIFE CHANGER.
I’m not big into brushing my hair, so I use the Wet Brush ™ . A Wet Brush ™ is a hairbrush that works really well for ridding the hair of knots. It’s the only brush I’ve found that doesn’t pull on my hair or hurt my scalp. It’s very hair-friendly. And does wonders for my rat’s nest.
I’ve never been one of those girls like Marcia Brady who counts her brush stokes, but let me tell ya: The Wet Brush ™ gets the job done.
Especially (and obviously) when the hair is wet. Instead of sweating from hair brush frustration and spending an extra twenty minutes brushing your locks, you’ll spend about a minute.
Blow dryers, straighteners, curling irons, etc.: I honestly cringe when people tell me they blow dry, straighten and/or curl their hair on the reg. Hair needs a break. I will put heat on my hair once a week at most. If you ever see someone whose hair is fried, it’s typically the result of one of two things: a bad hair extension job or overuse of hair dye and/or heat. Keep the heat away from your head as much as possible. Also, if you’re using a blow dryer, make sure it’s an ionic blow dryer. They’re known to promise twice the water removal, which means there’s less heat damage. I know no one wants to hear this, but straight
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