Beauty Guru Post: 11 Hair Care Tips
Dry hair - avoid over washing your hair and consider a shampoo containing humectants or that offer a low ph balance. Shampoos that have a high ph or ph balancing shampoos often lift the cuticle of the hair thus allowing moisture to evaporate from the hair.
Reduce static electricity - Cut down on static electricity by dampening your hair brush before brushing.
Wait before you shampoo after coloring your hair. Did you know that every time you wash your hair you open the cuticle of your hair? Therefore, after coloring your hair wait at least 48 hours before you shampoo allowing the color to seal.
Braided hair - For those that braid their hair use a gel to smooth down uncontrolled hairs. Place a small amount of gel on your fingertip or hairpin and and move the stray hairs into the braided section.
Flexible but styled - Want a soft look but still want your hairstyle to stay in place. Spray some hairspray in the palm of your hand and smooth over the surface.
Dry shampoo - Baby powder makes a fine dry shampoo but be sure to brush out thoroughly.
Brightening blonde recipe:
2 tablespoons dried chamomile
2 tablespoons dried marigold
Steep herbs in one quart of boiled water for about a half hour. Strain and cool to your comfort and pour through wet hair.
Shine for a brunette recipe:
2 tablespoons sage
2 tablespoons rosemary
Steep herbs in one quart of boiled water for about a half hour. Strain and cool to your comfort and pour through wet hair.
Depth and luxurious red recipe:
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons saffron
Combine ingredients in one quart of boiled water for about a half hour. Strain and cool to your comfort and pour through wet hair.
Get your herbs at Mountain Rose Herbs - absolutely the best on the market!
Fight dandruff recipe:
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon fresh chives
Steep for 30 minutes and strain. Use as a rinse after shampooing.
African American hair needs instense moisture. Consider shampoos with Emu oil or argon oil to thoroughly hydrate the hair. Check out these products specifically made for African American hair.
Do you have any hair care tips or recipes you would like to share? I would love to hear about them!
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