QuoteReplyTopic: Tips Posted: October 26 2008 at 2:07am
I normally had dark blonde hair but then I dyed it to a really light blonde for about 4 years and used a hot iron and every other damaging product you can think of for my hair. I recently decided to change my hair to a more natural look that would be easier on my hair, so I went to a salon and they died it close to my natural hair color, took off all my split ends and deep conditioned. This was 3 weeks ago. I have not used my hot iron at all but I still use a blowdryer, I condition daily and deep condition once a week, and I never use hairspray. I really want my hair to remain healthy and grow long, are there any tips that anyone can offer me??
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Quit using the blow dryer! It's still going to dry your hair out and split your ends! I use extra virgin olive oil on my length over night, once a week and condition it out in the morning. I have cut back to washing my hair about once a week now, conditioning only. I have noticed a BIG difference!
I have even started doing an apple cider vinegar rinse after conditioning with a quick rinse to help tame and smooth my hair and it's also suppose to add shine. I fill up a 20 oz bottle and dump a bit in and mix.
But yeah, you should stop blow drying your hair unless to are using a cool setting. I'm sure others will weigh in soon!
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I think that blow-dryers are OK for some, as long as the super hot setting is not used. Lots of conditioner, even cheap stuff, is helpful, and toss any plastic brushes. I can tell you that since my wife stopped using brushes, and replaced them with large Goody combs, it's hard to find a split. And her hair hasn't been trimmed for a year! Good luck to you, Bob
I am also trying hard to grow out my hair...and I would recommend the same thing Addy mentioned- not washing my hair each day ( maybe 3 times a week ) really helps to keep dryness and breakage to a minimum.
Your hair really does not get that dirty unless you're sweating a lot, or in a smoky environment, etc...And try to keep styling products like gels to a minimum too.
Though it's not attractive, I gently tie back my hair so I don't even touch it most of the day :-)
Also, I use a wide-toothed comb instead of a bristle brush as much as possible; it's easier to de-tangle while both wet *and* dry...Oh, and of course condition, condition condition !
I use Mane & Tale herbal spray ( it has both olive oil and jojoba I think ) and it works wonders too. Hope this helps :-)
I use extra virgin olive oil on my length over night, once a week and condition it out in the morning. I have cut back to washing my hair about once a week now, conditioning only. I have noticed a BIG difference!
Addy - what kind of difference does this make for you? I really want to try this. Do you wet your hair first or just put it on dry hair? I am also thinking you put a cap over your hair.
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