long hair Care

Home Coloring Tips
You can get really results with the new home-coloring products. They have become so easy to use that they’re practically fool proof, and ever so natural-looking.

• Deep condition before you color
• Wait two days after shampooing before coloring. The color will adhere better, since your scalp is more sensitive after shampooing, it will make the process more comfortable. Plus the natural oils in your hair will protect it.

Long Hair Care Tips

• Try to avoid sleeping with very tight braids or pony tails. The tightness and the stress can cause breakage and even hair loss.
• If your hair is braided or has a pony tail, try to use a specially treated band or scrunchie which can help prevent the breakage. Limit your use on clips, bows and untreated bands.
• If you plan on growing your hair out more, it is advisable that you trim your hair every 3 months to prevent split ends from breaking the hair.
• Brushing your hair is important because it helps spread the hair’s natural oils. When brushing use long strokes starting from the roots. Stroke your hand over your hair after you are done brushing to get rid of static.
• When drying your hair, don’t rub with a towel. Instead, blot the water out of your hair. Rubbing can cause tangles.
• When detangling your hair, work your way up from the tips of your hair and up to the hair roots. Read the rest of this entry »