July, 2013
Q: Does relaxed hair have to be really wet for a roller set?
Does relaxed hair have to be really wet for a roller set? Yes and no would be my answer. Yes: If you want a really smooth roller set result, then you should make sure your hair is dripping wet while rolling it. To do this, have a spray bottle of water handy to keep rewetting your hair as you roll. Your hair is at its most fragile state when it’s wet. This means you have to be very careful when detangling your hair. Start with a wide-tooth comb then aRead More
Q: Should a light protein deep conditioner be followed up by a moisture conditioner?
Should a light protein deep conditioner be followed up by a moisture conditioner? I would say it depends on how your feels and behaves afterwards. If it feels soft AND doesn’t break afterwards, then there’s no need for a follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. However, if it feels hard/brittle and/or is breaking more than usual, then you might need to follow up with a moisturizing non-protein conditioner. For example, when I use Joico moisture recovery conditioner for dry hair, I usually don’t use any other conditioner afterwards.
Choosing a deep conditioner..the way it makes your hair feel!
Choosing a deep conditioner you really love can be difficult sometimes. There are occasions where I have liked the ingredients in a conditioner but when I used it, my hair hated it! Sometimes, I have also used a conditioner with unimpressive ingredients and my hair LOVED it. Has that ever happened to you? How to shop for good ingredients in hair products How to shop for hair products part 3: buying a deep conditioner When I choose deep conditioners, its ingredients are very important to me. In addition to choosing aRead More
