Hair Check Up: Protein vs. Moisture

Hello everyone!! Today I wanted to highlight a very important factor when it comes to taking care of your hair, so whether you have chemically relaxed tresses or you're a 'naturalitsa' , as I like to say, your hair requires a good balance of protein in order to maximize growth or improve the overall texture or appearance of the hair itself, now Shannon had previously delved into the topic of Protein vs. Moisture and how to determine which of these your hair desires/needs. The first question that should pop into your head is...How do I determine whether my hair needs more moisturizing or protein based treatments? Well here's a video Shannon did demonstrating how to test your hair in order to determine what exactly your hair needs.

Once you've determined what your hair needs here's a few suggestions on what products can help to remedy your dilemma.

We hope that this helps guys, until next time...
Debbie

Mizani Line Product Review

Check out the video below for my review of some of the products from the Mizani Line

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Shannon

Maintaining Straight Styles

These are the two methods that I use to maintain my straight styles

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Shannon

Relaxer Prep

It seems like ages since I've done a hair post, but in this post I want to share with you how I go about prepping my hair for a relaxer in order to get the best possible results. These are the steps/things I would do one week before my relaxer.

• 7 days before my relaxer I would clarify by using a clarifying or chelating shampoo. This helps to strip your hair of excessive product build up. With this, the relaxer will take to your hair a lot faster, and that reduces the processing time. This also cleans your scalp, so its less likely to itch.

• After I clarify my hair, I would follow up with a protein based deep conditioner. The protein helps to add strength to your hair. The relaxer process removes protein from your hair, so its essential to use protein prior to or after your relaxer.

• After I dry my hair (air dry), I would oil my scalp. This helps to provide a barrier between my scalp and the relaxer. So this step is basically for protecting your scalp from the chemicals in the relaxer.

• During that week I would wear extremely low manipulation styles, usually a low bun. With this, I won't be irritating my scalp much. Less irritation=less chances of getting a relaxer burn.

• For that week, I won't co-wash my hair, because I don't want to irritate my scalp in anyway. However, I would continue moisturizing and sealing my hair.

• 1-2 days prior to my relaxer, I would detangle my new growth GENTLY. This will allow the relaxing process to be less stressful on the hair.

I hope this helps you. In another post I will tell you how I prepare my hair before relaxing it, on the day of, so look out for that.

Bye Beauties
Shannon