| Shampooing Very hot water degrades the hair fiber and can cause premature or accelerated color fade. Try to use tepid water and you'll feel the difference within 60 days Hair should be shampooed no more than 2 to 3 times a week. Over cleansing of the hair is the most damaging action performed on the hair by most people. By not allowing the scalps natural conditioning oils (Sebum) to remain in the hair for an adequate length of time, daily shampooing effectively negates this crucial step to healthy, lustrous hair. Your color will fade (a lot) faster too. Shampoo twice for effective results. The first shampoo cleans surface grime and product residue. The second shampoo allows for the reconstructive, clarifying, or regenerative properties of your particular shampoo to occur. If daily shampooing is necessary, shampoo the scalp area only with a light finger scrubbing motion. I also recommend you use the most gentle shampoo you can. Never use clarifying or purifying shampoo on a daily basis. Hair loss in the shower, or anywhere else, is a normal regenerative action performed by your body. Don't panic. Unless you see entire patches of hair coming out. Then panic. Conditioning Lightly condition the mid shaft and ends of the hair. Conditioning at the scalp is not always necessary due to your body's production of Sebum, and can result in limp or lifeless hair. When drying the hair, squeeze out moisture rather than rubbing the hair with a towel (which can cause splitting). Detangle and prepare your hair for styling by using a very wide toothed comb with a leave in conditioner, if desired. Apply your Gel or Mousse sparingly, and in the direction that the hair will lay for the completed style. Many people think that not using or minimal use of hair styling products leaves the hair in better overall condition. This is true in many cases. Styling Heat is damaging to the hair. Limit your use of blow drying, curling irons, and flat irons as much as possible. When these methods are performed correctly, they need not be repeated on a daily basis. Getting a shampoo/blow dry once or twice a week by a competent professional allows you extra time every morning, ensures a more consistent and polished appearance, & limits damage caused by styling.. Before going to bed, (gently) brush hair thoroughly with a natural bristle brush. A boar bristle brush is one such example. When styling curly hair, scrunch product into the hair and diffuse with a blow dryer. Running your hands through curly hair makes it big and frizzy. You should avoid this. Color Care Do not shampoo for 24 hours prior to or following a chemical service. By not shampooing before a color, your hairs natural oils build up on the hair, allowing easier, deeper color penetration and greater adherence of the color molecule to the hair fiber, resulting in better color retention. Use the best shampoo & conditioner for chemically treated hair you can acquire, and use them exactly as the instructions dictate. A deep penetrating, non-protein based conditioner can be used as an overnight treatment once per week. Limit your use of protein based products as they can play havoc with haircolor, resulting in all kinds of nasty scenarios. |
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