This weekend I think we should talk about a couple major things for healthier hair: ~Everyday Things That Damage Hair ~Quick Tips ~Salon Trips/Coloring ~Fish Oil Talk There are so many things that damage your hair that are completely oblivious to many people. Things as simple as your hair brushing against your clothes! I know isn't that crazy? There are ways to avoid these simple but frustrating things as easy as wearing your hair back! On YouTube, you can find different stylish or chic tutorials for ponytails, buns, or creative ways to pull your hair out of your face. http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-Your-Hair I love looking at wiki how pages! Not only are they easy to follow along with, but it's such an amazing way to figure out new ideas and try out their own advice. I really like this page in specific because it's loaded with information. After looking through the steps, to me all of them make sense! One thing I'd like to point out is how many, many people say you should get your hair cut every month. Do not do that! People only say that because the only way to remove split ends is to cut them off. So my best advice is to only get a hair trim when you know you need it! Be very specific how you want it, I can not stress that enough! Don't go to the salon and say," I need a trim." Most likely, you'll lose 2 or 3 inches of your progress! Tell the hair dresser only cut off split ends. Maybe a half inch for a check in or as much as you think you need to have them cut. Personally, I've had some crazy trips to the hair salon and I've decided to cut my own hair. I've been trimming and coloring my own hair since 7th grade (unless it was something I can't do such as highlights). CAUTION: Store bought coloring kits are so damaging to hair ( all coloring is), going to the salon is better, because they actually mix the coloring products without so many harsh chemicals. From my own experience, the nicer the salon, the longer the color lasts. The way I trim my hair is called dusting. You trim off only your split ends. Honestly, I wish I would've done this my whole life! http://www.curlynikki.com/2012/10/the-art-of-dusting-trimming-natural-hair.html About my last post, I have been taking fish oil everyday for about two weeks( I started a little before my last post ), and the biggest difference is defiantly my roots. I do color my hair, so of course it's damaged.. But thanks to the fish oil my roots are so much healthier! My natural hair grows in much thicker and vibrant. I brush my roots every night and morning, so I know that's helping out too. Brushing your roots, an easy way to explain it, is like growing a plant. You have to take care of the soil first to get a healthy, beautiful flower! And when that flower finally grows, it'll all be worth it. |