How to do a simple up-do using synthetic hair. Jumbo Double twists in Mohawk bun-style. This video was experimental and done on the spare of the moment and the client was on her way out so two of the steps were left out but it's probably a no-brainer for most of you who are creative with their hair.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
4 BAD HABITS THAT NEGATE YOUR TRANSITION TO NATURAL JOURNEY
Don’t
like to leave out taking care of the scalp with hair care. The two are a team,
attached, bonded and connected.
1.
Neglect
2.
Smother
3.
Unprotect
4.
Overstretch
Yep! Think
about it!
Neglecting:
A. We can neglect
our hair by neglecting to feed, moisturize and nourish it.
B. We can
nourish it by eating healthy, applying products with herbs, vitamins and
natural humectants.
C. We
neglect our hair by not cleansing, treating, conditioning or regular
maintenance such as: j
Smothering:
A. Over
oiling, conditioning and moisturizing your hair and scalp can smother it and
therefore, not allowing enough air or water to penetrate layer and scalp pores.
B. Using
products with petrochemicals, petroleum, mineral oil and certain waxes, can
leave residue and heavy coating that can block water and oils from penetrating
into the hair’s core.

D. Also
avoid wearing protective styles (braids, weaves, wigs) for too long (3 months
to a year) can cause your hair to lock involuntarily. Remember, this locked
hair will be filled with dirt, sweat and residue and sediments. I can’t tell
you how many times, I had new clients sit in my chair and warn me about how
long they allowed their protective styles to stay in.
When I took off their
wigs or uninstall their braids or weaves, OMGoodness! I’ve seen matted strands
of hair, locked hair, and hair strands that looked like nests and webs that had
to be cut out.
E. Constantly
applying creams, oils, sprays and conditioners/moisturizers to your hair and
scalp without shampooing/cleansing, will also cause the hair to become dull and
smothered.
Unprotecting:
A. Using thermal irons on your hair without protective products (serum,
oil or cream) leaves your hair more vulnerable to heat damage, burn and
dryness/dullness. Also, using extremely/very hot irons damages hair.
B. Constantly
wearing wooly and other materials that cause friction on the nape and crown area
or your hair can extract natural and applied oils, and also weaken and break
off hair. It is good to also wear satin/silky caps or scarves during the night
to keep moisture from escaping.
Overstretched:
A.
Constantly wearing rubber bands and other tight bands cause breakage by
stretching and weakening the hair strand.
B. Wearing
braids and protective styles with extensions can also cause breakage and scalp
damage such as traction alopecia (balding disorder). You may see thinning and
balding around the edge and crown of head from the constant pulling and
tightness from braiding and sewing and frequently wearing your hair tied/pulled
back.
C. Setting
your hair on rollers (wound tightly) too tight can cause breakage.
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