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Maintaining healthy hair starts with the scalp and Dark and Lovely has just the products to help keep your scalp healthy. The Length Retention for protective styles line was created to help nourish the scalp while your hair is being protected. This line is also chock-full with jojoba oil and peppermint oil to help refresh and soothe the scalp without no sulfates, no mineral oil, no parabens, and no petrolatum.
Protective Styles Refreshing Scalp Cleanser
I always have major issues with my scalp and this product helped keep my scalp feeling very fresh and clean. This cleanser was created to help keep your protective style and scalp feeling clean and fresh between wash days. The refreshing scalp cleanser brings scalp comfort and care on the journey to length retention. I barely had any dandruff once I removed my protective style and that’s huge for me. I sprayed this product on my scalp, let it sit for a minute or two, and removed the excess using a cotton ball or paper towel.
Protective Styles S.O.S. Nourishing Scalp Elixir
The S.O.S Nourishing Scalp Elixir is a nourishing treatment that really saves lives. The key ingredients in this product are arginine and ceramide, which helps to maintain a healthy-looking hairline and scalp when wearing protective styles. This product prevented my scalp from getting dry.
Protective Styles Nice and Neat Braiding Custard
The Protective Styles Nice and Neat Braiding Custard helps keep your hair moisturized, soft, and conditioned while keeping your style looking new. I am very happy that I applied this to my hair before installing my protective style, because I noticed that my hair remained moisturized throughout the duration of my protective style.
Protective Styles Tame and Strengthen Edge Saver
The Protective Styles Tame and Strengthen Edge Saver definitely helped save my edges while sculpting my protective style. Your edges are the first part of your protective style that will begin to get a little fuzzy over time, but this product helped control my frizz and also helped slick down my fly-aways. This is definitely needed with any protective style and should be kept on hand at all times.
Overall this line really helped me keep my protective style looking fresh and maintained!
We haven’t seen many reviews for this line yet, and we’d love to know what you think.
If you’ve tried it, share your thoughts in the comments below. And if you haven’t yet tried it – would you try a product that’s specifically formulated for protective styles?
*Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored.
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My Hair Care Routine Post Protective Styles
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When I first started my blog I met a woman in Walmart who was on the fence about going natural. We were both in the aisle looking at hair products and she turned and asked me what products I thought she should get to help her dry hair retain moisture. I gave her my blog information and told her that I shared tips and tutorials about natural hair. I told her to subscribe to my blog so that she would get my latest posts and we went our separate ways.
A year later I randomly ran into that same woman at the same Walmart. How crazy is that? She recognized me and immediately gave me a hug and thanked me. She said that I helped her over the last year with her natural hair. When she began her journey she was discouraged and frustrated with trying to find styles and products that worked for her hair. She explained that my blog, Happily Ever Natural, not only educated her but also inspired her to be confident throughout her journey. She expressed gratitude to have met me during her trip to Walmart the year before and I was so overjoyed that my blog helped her. After that meeting I was actually inspired to learn even more and expand on different social media platforms, so that I could reach more women. For me, blogging isn’t about being popular or making money; it’s about helping other women. I felt so fulfilled at that moment.
Over the years I have been able to share my knowledge and experiences with women from around the world. When I receive emails from women seeking advice about their natural hair, I am reminded that I am fulfilling my purpose. The primary goal of Happily Ever Natural is to empower women to be confident, courageous, and unique. It makes me feel really good to know that I am doing just that through my platform.
I never imagined that sharing my own experiences with natural hair would turn into something that is continuing to help others. I plan to continue to educate, inspire, and empower women using my platform.
How have you been inspired through your natural hair journey? What has helped you along the way?
Wash your extensions before wearing them
It is best to wash your extensions before you wear them. Before washing, most extensions usually have a gloss that does not match most hair textures, so washing the extensions is essential to making them blend with your hair. Use a gentle shampoo and condition the extensions and allow them to air-dry. In order to avoid breakage and frizz, remember to be gentle, work in sections if necessary, and always stroke the hair downward.
Get the color that best matches your real hair
Don’t go for the bold red if your hair is brown. The perfect color match is key in making extensions look natural. If you pick a shade that is too light or too dark, it can make your extensions really stand out. You can also color your extensions if your hair is colored to help them match your hair color.
100% human hair is best
If you want your hair extensions to look the most natural, it’s best to use 100% human hair extensions. It provides more versatility than synthetic hair for every reason. You can also curl, straighten, and color human hair extensions, helping you blend them perfectly. They also last longer than synthetic hair when properly cared for.
Style them
Whenever I wear hair extensions, I twist them just like I would twist my own hair. If your real hair has layers, you may want to cut layers into your extensions to remove the blunt ends and better conceal the extensions. You can also mix the extensions with your real hair by smoothing them with your fingers, comb, or detangling brush and twisting them together.
Less is actually more
You don’t have to use all the extensions that come with your bundle. If you use a few wefts in the back and some in the middle while leaving a bigger portion of your hair out at the top, this will help your extensions appear more natural. I usually do a twist-out with the top of my hair and just pin the back portion.
What helps you blend your natural hair extensions?
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For your top knot bun you will need these tools and products to help create this style:
- Gel or edge control
- Bristle brush
- Bobby pins
- Stretchy headband or ponytail holder
- Added hair (If necessary”>
- Satin scarf
Check out these tutorials on the best high buns of YouTube.
Short natural hair
Just because you have short hair doesn’t mean that you can’t rock a cute top knot bun. For more volume, add hair extensions and use a good gel to hold your hair and edges in place.
Did you know that you can achieve a top knot using clip-ins? Work with what you have.
You can also rock a messy bun with short natural hair using a curly wig.
Medium/long natural hair
If your hair is medium length, it is likely long enough for you to create a top knot or high bun without using added hair.
You can also achieve a high bun on semi straightened or stretched medium length hair.
A high bun is achieved on type 4 natural hair that is medium length.
You can also try a top knot, half up half down look.
This sleek top knot bun is done on longer length hair.
This tutorial is a very chic version of the classic top knot bun. It features lots of height and personality.
Try pulling your hair upward and tucking inward, securing the style with bobby pins.
Now that you have had a chance to check out the different top knot/high bun tutorials, will you give this super chic and easy style a try?
Read next: How I care for my hair post protective styles and 15 Products perfect for protective styling
Co-washing is key
Co-washing is the key to maintaining soft and manageable extensions. I usually try to co-wash my extensions weekly to keep them looking shiny and soft. A few co-washes that I like to use are EDEN Bodyworks Coconut Shea Cleansing Co-wash, Mielle Organics Detangling Co-Wash, and Aunt Jackie’s Curls & Coils Flaxseed Recipes Purify Me Moisturizing Co-Wash Cleanse.
Use shampoo sparingly
It is best to use a sulfate-free shampoo when you need to cleanse your extensions. Harsh sulfates can strip the hair of its moisture. This is why co-washing is preferred over washing with shampoo. If the extensions have extensive product buildup, you can use a clarifying shampoo to remove buildup. If you go this route, make sure to follow up with a very moisturizing leave-in conditioner. I recommend Crème of Nature Certified Naturals Mango & Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo and Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave In.
Detangle gently
You want to make sure that you are detangling your extensions properly. The tools that you use on your extensions will affect how long they will last. It is best to use a wide tooth comb or a Denman brush to detangle your extensions. This will help keep the shedding to a minimum. It is also best to comb and detangle your extensions while the hair is damp or wet.
Let your extensions dry naturally
For my clip-in extensions, I let them dry naturally for minimal tangles. I place them on a towel or hang them on my shower and let them dry naturally before placing them in my hair.
Use minimal heat
Yes, your extensions can obtain heat damage just like your real hair can. If you must use heat on your extensions make sure that you are using the lowest setting possible. I tend to shy away from using a lot of heat on my extensions to prevent heat damage.
Store your extensions with care
When storing your extension you should place your extensions in an airtight container or breathable bag that is large enough to fit your extensions comfortably. Make sure that they are clean and completely dry before storing them away. You would not want to come back and find them full of mold and smelly.
How do you care for your extensions?
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Get a protective style
This is probably the best thing that you can do to keep your hands out of your hair. Protective styling offers the ability to keep your strands tucked away. You will not be able to mess with your actual hair while in a protective style. Give your hair a break and install a cute protective style. A few good protective styles to try are Marley twists and crochet braids.
Wear low manipulation styles
Low manipulation styles like mini twists, buns, and halo braids are also a really good option to avoid putting your hands in your hair. One simple style we love is this halo braid.
Rock an updo
Updos are another style that can help to keep your hands at bay. There are so many cute updo styles that you can create, and they also can last a few weeks. Check out these super cute updo inspirations.
Wear a head wrap
Head scarves are a stylish means of keeping your hands out of your hair. Learning how to wrap your hair can be challenging, but once you get the hang of it, you might get addicted. Check out these super cute head wrap styles for some fierce inspiration.
Get your mind (and hands”> on something else
Prevent idle hands by focusing on something else. Try to engage in activities that keep your hands busy such as exercising, writing, cooking, or whatever hobby rejuvenates you. Personally, cleaning is my way of getting my mind off of things when I find myself touching my hair too much.
Not sure if you have hair in hands syndrome? Take this quick quiz.
How do you prevent putting your hands in your hair?
Why clean your hair tools?
Your hair tools and accessories come in contact with your hair, products, and the everyday elements. Hair tools collect dirt, dead skin, and buildup on a daily basis. Hair tools tend to get ignored, because sometimes we’re so busy caring for our hair that we forget to wash our tools. Clean hair tools will ensure that you are not adding any more particles or residue back to your hair after washing.
We spoke with Kyra Allen-Brown, a licensed cosmetology educator at Chicago Curl Collective, and she said “There is a saying that you are only as good as your tools, therefore you have to take care of them.” Kyra uses 99.9% alcohol to sanitize her tools between clients. She also told us that, “At the end of the night it is definitely important to drop your tools, such as combs, into barbecide to ensure that you are cleaning your tools effectively.”
How to clean your hair tools
Here are a few tips on how you can clean your hair tools at home.
- Remove debris – Use a toothpick or your fingers to remove as much hair as possible from your tools.
- Soak – Soaking your tools in warm water with dish soap or a clarifying shampoo will help to soften and remove dirt, debris, and product buildup.
- Use a toothbrush – After you finish soaking your tools, use a toothbrush to clean the remaining debris from the tools. Rinse when finished.
- Dry your tools – Use a cloth or paper towels to dry your tools. When drying brushes make sure to lay the bristles downward on the towel to prevent the water from sitting in the bristles. This will help prevent the water from loosening the bristles and housing bacteria. You can also use a blow-dryer to expedite the process.
If you are using any wooden tools or accessories, avoid soaking your tools for long periods of time to prevent cracking.
Do you clean your hair tools and accessories on a regular basis?
Read next 5 Tools That Make Natural Hair so Much Easier and 5 Hair Tools you’re Probably Using Wrong.
Styles with a lot of extensions
Toddlers are very active and sometimes protective styles seem like the only means to avoid daily maintenance for some parents, but if the style requires too much hair to be added, this can add stress on the hairline and even crown. If you plan to do protective style on your toddler’s hair, just make sure use lightweight extensions that will not causes pulling, breakage, and potential migraines.
Tight Ponytails and Puffs
In 4 Things that are Breaking Your Child’s Hair I addressed how, when used too tightly, rubber bands can cause breakage. Styles with too many ponytails and accessories that pull on the hair may not be good for toddlers. If you are creating a puff or ponytail, make sure that it is not repeated for too many days in a row. Repeated high puffs or ponytails can lead to thinning edges. Remember that too much of anything is bad. Make sure their edges flourish by switching up the style every week.
Tight French Braids
If done correctly, braids are a great option. When installed too tightly, they can irritate damage the scalp and cause breakage. If your child’s scalp is turning red or you see inflammation, that means it is irritated and probably hurts. Be gentler and don’t stress the flyaways and frizz.
Overall, you want to create simple hairstyles while also being cautious about causing breakage and damaging your child’s scalp.
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Step 1. Keep the curls moisturized
This is such an important step that it’s almost always missed, especially at bedtime. When caring for your curly kid’s hair you want to make sure that you are always keeping their hair moisturized. Moisturize your little one’s curls every single night by just spritzing the hair with a little water, or create your own DIY mixture of water and leave in. I like to use water mixed with my favorite leave-in conditioner, Mielle Organics Organic White Peony Ultra Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner. It is lightweight and chock-full with moisturizing ingredients such as coconut oil and jojoba oil to help your hair retain the moisture it needs. You can also do this if your child’s hair is in a protective style.
Step 2. Protect hair with satin bonnet, scarf, or pillowcase
Using a bonnet on your child’s natural hair will prevent it from drying out. My daughter actually loves wearing her satin bonnet at night. If not protected, our curlies hair can rub against cotton pillowcases, which can cause friction, leading to breakage and dry hair. We never go to bed without our satin bonnets on. If you find that your little one’s bonnet does not stay on at night, try replacing her cotton pillowcases with satin pillowcases. Sometimes those bonnets fit too tightly on their heads and cause discomfort. This is an effective alternative to the bonnet. Although deciding to forgo the satin scarf or bonnet will not preserve the style as long, at least their hair will not be dry.
Step 3. Stay consistent
The key to any successful regimen is to stay consistent. If you stay consistent with your child’s bedtime regimen, it will keep you on track. Start introducing bonnets and scarves at an early age, because your child will get used to them and it won’t be foreign to them as time goes on.
What do you use on your toddler’s hair at bedtime?
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Twist and bun
This is a very cute protective style option for your child’s hair. It is easy to create and does not take a lot of time. For this style you will use Kanekalon braiding hair. You can also add to the style with a cute headband or bow.
Cornrows and twisted style
For this style, Marley braiding hair is used. The hair is braided to the side with extensions added. If you want the hair to look curlier you can add the perm rods, but perm rods are optional.
Crochet braid French twist ponytail
Crochet braids are a very cute style on both kids and adults. This style showcases French braids that are braided into a bun with twists crocheted around the bun to create a ponytail. This is a very cute and kid-friendly protective hairstyle option for kids.
Crochet braid layered curls
This cute style is ideal for younger children. For this style you will use soft dread hair and cut it in half and then crochet it in, leaving space in between, so that it is not too full and heavy. Don’t forget to separate the curls for added volume.
Havana mambo twists
Havana mambo twists are another style option for your little one. For this style the hair is French braided all over. The twists are then crocheted into the back half of the hair only, leaving some French braids at the top and twists in the back.
Caring for Your Child’s Protective Style
Remember that low-maintenance hairstyles still require some maintenance. Be sure to keep the scalp moisturized by spritzing it with a leave-in conditioner or braid spray. Also remember to protect the hair at night with a satin scarf, bonnet, or pillowcase, so that the style lasts and also to prevent breakage.
Check out 4 Things I never use on my child’s hair.
With different styling options available will you try out extensions on your child’s hair?
Barrettes
We all want to accessorize our children’s hair, but sometimes if barrettes are not used correctly, they can pull and break the ends. Small babies and toddlers are known to pull at their hair, so barrettes on the ends are not a good idea. Wait until your child is at the age where they will no longer pull on their hair, reducing the amount of breakage.
Tight headbands
I know that headbands are cute for young girls, but if too tight, they could pull strands along the hairline and cause breakage. Be mindful that hair along the edges tends to be finer and therefore more fragile than hair in other sections. Many hair accessories, including headbands, now put the recommended age range on the packaging, so that you are able to determine the correct size.
Styling combs
Different styling combs could also be the culprit that is breaking your child’s hair. Sometimes parents don’t know the proper combs that should be used for detangling versus styling. Detangling with a rat tail comb causes breakage and styling with a detangling comb will not provide polished results. The tangle tamer is an excellent tool for detangling children’s hair. Rat tail combs are used for styling and creating clean parts while detangling combs have wide teeth for gently unraveling knots.
Rubber bands
If used too tight, some rubber bands can pull the hair. They are known to pull hair too tight and strands get easily tangled around them. If you have used rubber bands on your hair before, you know that removing them can be a nightmare. There can be lent and tons of shed and broken care. Always remove with scissors to prevent more tangling and broken strands. A great alternative for rubber bands is Ouchless elastic band.
What are you favorite accessories and tools that don’t break your child’s hair?
Read next 4 Things I Never Use on My Childs Hair and learn about 7 Natural Curly Hair Kids Products That You Will Feel Great About Using.
It starts before you style
You want to make sure you hair is properly cleansed before styling, because your hairstyle will last longer on clean hair than dirty hair.
After washing your hair, don’t skip the deep conditioner. It plays a vital role in the longevity of your natural hairstyle. You want to make sure your hair is properly moisturized, so that it lasts. Dry hairstyles are known to have less life and more frizz than moisturized hairstyles.
Set your style
Products also play a major role in how long your hairstyle will last. Make sure that you are setting your hair while it’s wet to achieve the best definition. Use enough product to coat your hair, but not too much to weigh down your hair. Also, you want to make sure your hair is completely dry before you take it down. I love EdenBodyworks Coconut Shea Curl Defining Crème right now for my twist-outs and braid-outs. I have gotten up to seventh-day hair using this product.
Leave your twists in longer
I know that sometimes we have to do our hair quickly overnight, but if you are doing your hair on the weekend with nowhere to go, try leaving your twists or braids in longer. This will make your style more defined and help it to last longer because of the definition. Give it a try next time you are doing your hair over the weekend.
It can be a lengthy process, but the results are too good for me to stop doing it.
Preserve it at night
This is one of my major keys to making my hairstyles last. When my hair was longer I would always pineapple my hair at night which helped me keep my style longer. There are many techniques that you can use on your length of hair to ensure that your hair lasts. Check out this article on how to pineapple hair for any length.
Now that my hair is shorter, to get the most out of my hairstyle I retwist every night. It can be a lengthy process, but the results are too good for me to stop doing it. I just spritz my hair with a mixture of a little water and some almond oil and re-twist in medium sections.
Get two out of one
When you are not ready to give in and wash your hair, rock a high bun. This is how I get two styles out of one. I will rock a twist-out for a few days and then wear my hair in a high bun for a few more days until I am ready to wash my hair.
How are you getting the most out of your hairstyle?
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I began really focusing on the styling of my daughter’s natural hair when she was about 18 months old. Before then, there was not really much to do to her hair. I didn’t use many products before then. Her routine was simple, which included washing with a mild baby shampoo and applying a little oil to her hair afterwards. I brushed it with a soft brush and that was it. She is 2 years old now and I have developed a regimen that incorporate products. I always get tons of questions about what I use on my daughter’s hair, but it’s equally important to know what I avoid.
Products with harsh ingredients
I use the entire EDENBodyworks Kids line on her hair. None of their products contain harsh ingredients. I don’t use any shampoos with sulfates that are drying to textured hair. EDENBodywork products work well for her hair, as her hair continues to retain length and maintain its health.
Certain hair accessories
I am not a fan of using a lot of hair accessories on my daughter’s hair. I only like to use headbands and ouch-less bands for her ponytails. I never like to put any barrettes or objects on the ends of her hair. Accessories can cause breakage to children’s hair and should be avoided if possible, especially along her edges. I try to keep it simple and cute.
Harsh gels
I prefer not to use gels with extreme hold on my child’s hair. I feel that gels with an extreme hold are too harsh for her hair and will make it very hard. To hold her styles in place I use EDENBodyworks Coco Shea Berry Natural Smoothing Gel. It doesn’t have harsh ingredients like some of the holding gels on the market for adults and it gives her styles a smooth finish.
Heat
I do not use any heat on my daughter’s hair. I also don’t use a blow-dryer or any tools that require heat. She is only 2 years old and I don’t think I will be using heat any time soon. I want to avoid heat damage by all means. Heat is not on my radar for the styling of her hair at this stage.
What products or tools are a no-go for your little one’s hair?
Pre-poo
Pre-pooing has so many benefits for your child’s hair. Simply apply a little oil (like grapeseed oil”> to your child’s hair the day before wash day to help release tangles. Grapeseed oil is amazing, because it helps lock in moisture and contains vitamin E, restoring shine to the hair. Sometimes their hair can become dry during the colder months, so it really helps keep it moisturized.
Apply water/leave-in conditioner
You can also mix water with a leave-in conditioner and apply it to her hair to help with detangling. You never want to detangle your child’s hair while it is completely dry. Although hair is strongest when dry, it is easier to manipulate when damp, reducing the risk or amount of breakage. This also reduces tension on the scalp which means less tears.
Detangle
To prepare for wash day, you should make sure that your child’s hair is somewhat detangled before you get started on wash day. Detangling prior to wash day makes helps to reduce the chances of matting when her curls are activated with water. Pre-pooing goes hand in hand with the following step.
Part hair in sections
Once you finish detangling your little one’s hair, part it into four sections and braid it loosely to prepare for wash day. This helps to thoroughly rinse out product, buildup, and shed hair. Sectioning also helps to reduce breakage and expedite the washing process.
Have fun
Have fun preparing for wash day. It doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Make it a fun game! Sing a song or hide all of the tools and let your little curlie find them. Use it as an opportunity to give her your undivided attention. Keep her engaged and not be afraid of wash day. Explain the process as you go from step to step. If we teach our kids that wash day is fun and exciting, you can ease their fears over time. Now let’s have some fun and get to wash day with ease!
How to you prep your child for wash day?
Read next what did and didn’t work for my toddler on wash day.
Where to wash her hair
When my daughter was a small baby I was able to wash her hair in the bathtub. At that time she didn’t have as much hair as she does now, so it was easy just to shampoo it in the tub and rinse. Now that she is two, we have since moved our wash days to the kitchen sink. I lay her on her back and prop a pool noodle under her neck for support. That’s my little hack for washing your child’s hair in the sink. It’s definitely easier for her to lay back and get her hair washed and rinsed versus the bathtub as a toddler. We have fewer tears and it’s less stressful for me.
How to keep her busy
As we know children don’t like to sit still for a long period of time and wash day is no different. Distractions will help to get your little one through the process. I don’t know about you, but my daughter doesn’t like to get her hair washed at all. In order for us to successfully get through wash day smoothly, she needs a distraction. I have found that she will cooperate if she is able to watch her favorite show on her tablet. I am able to get through washing and styling all while she is watching Peppa Pig on YouTube.
Styling
I found that washing and styling at night didn’t work well for us. She would be really tired and fussy so it was never a success. Now I set aside wash day for the morning immediately followed by styling. I find it easier to get wash day over with early in the morning when we are both energized. I usually do mini twists on her hair for styling, because they can last up to a week without restyling. When the twists get old, I just untwist them and she wears a twist-out or a puff until wash day rolls around again. I typically wash her hair once a week. This routine works for us, but you may find it is easier to wash and style on a biweekly basis.
Nighttime routine
Since my child was a small baby I have always protected her hair with a satin bonnet at night. I figured we would start early with this routine, so that she would be used to it by the time she was a toddler. She actually likes wearing it to bed, because we have a matching set. I purchased our bonnet set from Ebonicurls. You must teach your child that it’s important to protect her hair at night. It’s fun and I love the look on her face when it’s time to put on our bonnets.
What did you find did or didn’t work for you and your child on wash day?
Detangle in sections
Detangling is not something that can be rushed through or looked over. Yes the task is a tough one for both parties, but it must be done. Detangling my daughter’s hair in sections has made my life and wash day so much easier. On wash day I separate my daughter’s hair into four sections and add conditioner to her wet hair. The conditioner helps add slip and makes the process much easier. Never detangle your child’s hair while it’s dry. To release tangles I use a Tangle Tamer or a wide tooth comb to help ease the tears and remove knots. Always detangle from the ends to roots, starting off slow and not being overly rough.
Moisturize often
Moisture is the key to everything. Keeping your child’s hair moisturized can help with the styling process. Water-based moisturizers will help to keep your child’s hair soft and manageable. You will be able to easily detangle and style your child’s natural hair if you keep it properly moisturized. I use water daily and apply a light moisture mist or milk to her hair daily for maintenance.
No tight braids or styles
I do not create tight braids or hairstyles on my child’s hair. Tugging and pulling can cause breakage and damage your little ones’ edges, because their hairline is very sensitive. When creating hairstyles, make sure that you are being gentle and not braiding your child’s hair too tight to prevent tension around the edges of the hair. I prefer to create protective styles such as medium twists that can be worn for multiple days. This helps to prevent over styling and too much manipulation.
Protect their hair at night
It’s also important to protect your child’s hair at night so that it doesn’t get matted or tangled. Satin bonnets help to protect the hair at night so that when you get to wash day, you won’t have a hard time detangling matted hair.
How are you gentle with your child’s hair?
What is a hair vitamin?
MO: A hair vitamin is a vitamin formulated to support healthy hair growth.
HM: Hair vitamin is a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition.
How are your hair vitamins different from multivitamins and prenatal vitamins?
MO: While our vitamins are formulated to promote healthy hair growth, they also have many of the same ingredients found in a multivitamin. Additional daily vitamins are not needed since our vitamins provide these nutrients.
HM: A hair vitamin contains specific vitamins that are only absorbed by the cells in our hair follicles and cuticles (with some others that are good for our overall health as well”>. All hair types can only benefit from getting the extra nutrients and your outcome is not only thicker stronger hair, but also an improved complexion, nail growth, and nail strength with less chipping.
What should customers expect and when should they expect results?
MO: Customers can expect to see growth, thickness, and less shedding within two weeks to 30 days.
HM: Customers should expect healthier hair, skin, and nails. Vitamins must be taken regularly and consistently to see results. We recommend at minimum three months of continued use.
What are some side effects of your hair vitamins if any?
MO: As long there are no allergies to any of the ingredients, there should be no adverse reactions while using our vitamins.
HM: We have no side effects reported as the ingredients are all water soluble and approved. Every individual ingredient is separately sold over the counter and FDA approved. Each ingredient metabolizes into one another in a specific way your body absorbs them, so they are all important.
What happens if someone stops taking your hair vitamins?
MO: If use of the vitamins is discontinued, the hair will revert back to its initial growth rate.
HM: If someone stops taking the vitamins, it will simply just return your hair growth rate to what it’s been prior to taking the hair vitamins.
What are some of the most effective ingredients in your hair vitamins?
MO: The most effective ingredients in our vitamins is within our proprietary blend formulated with amino acids and herbs that work to improve hair texture, hair quality, and hair growth. This blend also increases hair growth while strengthening and thickening each strand.
HM: All the ingredients in Hair Minerals are equally important, as they all play a specific role; however the folic acid and the BCAA’s (branched-chain amino acids”> play a key role, as they metabolize into a specific protein that only absorbed by the hair follicles.
After learning more about what hair vitamins are and what they do, would you consider taking hair vitamins?
Why do you need to deep condition?
I have had several naturals tell me that they don’t deep condition often and I give them a blank stare. Girl you need to be deep conditioning your hair on a regular basis! Deep conditioning is a very important step in your natural hair regimen and should not be overlooked or rushed through. Deep conditioning helps to moisturize and strengthen your hair, protecting it from breakage and everyday styling. If you are a natural that has color-treated hair or any type of damage, then you definitely want to learn about deep conditioning your hair on a regular basis.
What is a protein deep conditioner?
Protein deep conditioners are used to infuse our hair with hydrolyzed protein and sometimes ceramides. If you have color-treated hair or show signs of dry brittle hair, then you need to try a protein deep conditioner. Protein deep conditioners are also referred to as treatments because they help strengthen weak strands and increase the elasticity of our natural hair and appearance of your hair. Protein deep conditioners should only be done once every 2-4 months. I like to use Mielle Organics Babassu Oil & Mint Deep Conditioner when I need to use a protein deep conditioner on my hair.
What is a moisturizing deep conditioner?
Moisturizing deep conditioners are used to help attract condition and moisture to our hair. Moisturizing deep conditioners will contain water as a first ingredient. My favorite is TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask. I use a moisturizing deep conditioner every week paired with my steamer. I can tell you that I have noticed a major difference in the moisture of my hair by using a steamer. Nadling Pollard master stylist at Salon Pressure says, “Deep conditioners are an awesome tool for replenishing or rebuilding the hair. Moisture masques are useful in the colder and dryer seasons of the year. Some people have [a hard time moisturizing] hair, so these conditioners tend to be heavier and very useful.”
You should really take a look at your regimen and the state of your hair before deciding which deep conditioner is right for you. I deep condition with a moisturizing deep conditioner at least once a week. I only deep condition with a protein deep conditioner every few months, because it is not needed as often. It is important to choose a protein treatment depending on the state of your hair health. Here’s our full guide to choosing the best protein treatment for you.
Which type of deep conditioners do you use?
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