Hair growth really depends on your hair growth cycle’s life span which can be anywhere from 2 to 6 years; genetics; and your overall health and diet. Unless a person is suffering from an excessive amount of stress for a prolonged period; illness, or maybe taking medication that either stunts the hair growth or makes the hair fall out, we are all experiencing hair growth at all times. Hair grows an average of .5” per month, give or take. When I say this, I don’t mean White... Read Complete Article
Over the years I have tried several different deep conditioners, homemade as well as store bought. The store bought conditioners are generally less expensive, last longer and are less messy, but, the majority of them did not leave my hair as soft and manageable as I prefer; they also have a chemical smell to them.
Homemade deep conditioners are usually made of items you find in the grocery store. In my many experiments with using them, I have noticed a dramatic difference between... Read Complete Article
Each shampoo should be followed up with a deep conditioning. Conditioning is one of the essential steps that, if not executed correctly, will make or break your hair growth and overall health. Instant conditioners, such as the 99 Cent Store conditioners that pour out of the bottle slightly thicker than water will not suffice. They are used strictly for the "slippage" factor to aid in detangling. They do not penetrate the hair shaft. A deep conditioner will either state that it is... Read Complete Article
When you wash your hair, does it seem really dry and brittle? Have you ever avoided washing your hair for weeks at a time, some of us for months, because you just knew it was going to take a few days for your hair to come back to life; to soften up or feel moisturized?
Well, the reason for the excessive dryness is that washing the hair with certain shampoos strips it of all its moisture because of the "bad ingredients" the majority of shampoos contain. Further damage... Read Complete Article
Moisturizers keep the hair from becoming too dry and breaking. Protein keeps the hair strong and regular use of certain proteins can actually thicken the hair. There are many different types of proteins. Some are extremely potent and should be used sparingly and cautiously. These are the ones for extremely damaged and dry hair; hair that has been chemically processed, double processed or that is experiencing excessive breakage and shedding.
Hair growth really depends on your hair growth cycle’s life span which can be anywhere from 2 to 6 years; genetics; and your overall health and diet. Unless a person is suffering from an excessive amount of stress for a prolonged period; illness, or maybe taking medication that either stunts the hair growth or makes the hair fall out, we are all experiencing hair growth at all times. Hair grows an average of .5” per month, give or take. When I say this, I don’t mean White... Read Complete Article
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Why Am I Losing My Hair? Several years ago I lost a tremendous amount of hair after, what I believe, was an allergic reaction to toxic ingredients in a product I used in my hair. I went to several professionals and received injections in my scalp for treatment of alopecia, but not one could give me a definite diagnosis or treatment for the severe hair loss. For about 8 or 9 years; I struggled to grow my hair back; and still to this day, my hair grows slower and thinner in the affected areas, although it is not very... Read Complete Article
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Why Hot Oil Treatments Do Not WorkI remember when using a hot oil treatments was considered the'deep conditioner' that was supposedly the miracle remedy for dry or damaged hair.But do they really work?
First let's break down and examine the process of using a Hot Oil Treatment.First we wash our hair and then the hot oil... Read Complete Article
The winter is here and in full effect in Michigan; which means a change of wardrobe, driving conditions and should mean a change in your hair care regimen. If you were lax in your hair care during the warmer months, you may have survived with minor damage, but if you do not take some serious precautions during the colder months, come Spring, you will definitely regret it. Because the winter months can wreak havoc on your hair, it’s very important to choose low maintenance styles so... Read Complete Article
The winter is here and in full effect in Michigan; which means a change of wardrobe, driving conditions and should mean a change in your hair care regimen. If you were lax in your hair care during the warmer months, you may have survived with minor damage, but if you do not take some serious precautions during the colder months, come Spring, you will definitely regret it. Because the winter months can wreak havoc on your hair, it’s very important to choose low maintenance styles so... Read Complete Article
