ME at the recent blogger meet up . I am waiting to steal some of their high quality DSLR pics. Post coming soon. Thanks To E, Keeley's husband, for taking my picture.
Hair: My first rod set on all-natural hair.
(Differences: Pre- poo with coconut oil; Giovanni Deep moisture shampoo; Aphogee Pro-vitamin leave-in; Sedal Lissage setting lotion)
Top and Sweater: Express
Jeans: American Rag (They still fit thanks to low-rise and stretch!)
Recently I posted about the 10 Dumbest Things I've Ever Done to My Hair. If you read it, you will realize that I am pretty lucky to still have hair on my head. But luck is not the only reason I still have hair. Over the years, I've done a few things right.
#1 I wash my hair in warm water (open up the hair shaft), and rinse out conditioner with cold water (to close the hair shaft.)
#2 I ALWAYS deep condition my hair. Always... I often walk around with conditioner in my hair for hours out of pure laziness.
#3 I limit hair manipulation and only comb my hair with a shower comb. (Yes, I did this with a relaxer as well.)
#4 I never overdo it. When I recognize (or the beginnings of) hair damage, I give my hair a break. ( I don't understand why people who suffer from hair tension alopecia continue to wear tight braids and weaves.)
#5 I stretched my relaxers. Stretching relaxers doesn't work for everyone --depending on the fragility of your hair. But for me, stretching prevented overprocessing and resulted in faster hair growth. The key is to avoid combing at the line of demarcation when your natural hair reverts.
#6 I vary hair styles. Overuse and abuse of any hairstyle will result in breakage. Rotate the use of braids, weaves, ponytails, and loose hairstyles.
#7 Use quality hair products. Self-explanatory...
#8 I listen to my hair. Immediately following a relaxer, my hair felt too straight to me. So I used protein conditioners. When touch-up time approached, I used moisturizing conditioners to soften the hair. Pay attention and act appropriately. You can usually catch damage before it's too late.
#9 I eat healthy and drink water. I don't always eat as healthy as I would like, but I can see a major difference in my hair based upon changes in my diet. Your hair and nails are the last on the list of nourishment. (Vital organs and functions are more important.)So if you are not taking care of yourself, it will be evident.
#10 I appreciate the hair on my head. When you don't, you end up doing way too much crazy experimentation...and you pay the price.
What are the best things you've done for your hair?
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