As we mature we make different decisions, we choose to do whatever we want with our bodies. For many, a dye job is fun and fashionable and for others its actually a necessity because its important they cover the grey hair that just appeared from nowhere. What this two class of people have in common is the fact that they desire to have a lasting dye job.

 

 

You can spend a pretty penny on the perfect shade for your tresses. So you want to make sure you don’t wash all that cash and color down the drain. Because it becomes very annoying and frustrating when the dye job stays for only a short period of time before you start getting “psst! your undergrowth is showing” from your friends and family.  What can you do to keep that color where it belongs?

 

 

When you dye your hair, the pigments are held captive inside the hair strands, But anything that can lift the hair shaft’s cuticle, allowing pigment particles to escape, can fade that pretty color. One of the biggest color-stealing culprits? H2O. “Plain water dilutes the pigment and causes it to fade faster,”

Here are 3 ways you can touch-up in between:

Avoid Hot Showers
Hot water doesn’t only dry out your skin; it can decrease the life of your hair color. The temperature opens up your cuticle, releasing your precious color—and moisture. “I always tell my clients to shampoo and rinse with room-temp water, towel dry, condition, then rinse with the coldest water you can stand to seal that cuticle shut,This will provide longer-lasting color, keeping your locks nice and hydrated while also eliminating split ends.”

Swim Smarter
Protect your hair in the sun and chlorine. Use a hair protector with SPF when in the sun, pool, and ocean to keep your color from fading. A product with sunflower oil is great as it also has antioxidants to protect the hair.

 

Don’t Overuse Hot Tools
Staying away from your hot tools the first week after coloring your hair will also help prevent the color from fading, says celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck. Hot tools such as blow dryers and straighteners actually speed up the process of color fading. While these tools are sometimes necessary, it is best to stay away from them the first week or so after you color your hair.

The touch up kit is your friend

If your hair color is already dying out and you don’t have the time or funds to visit the salon then you can use touch up-kit and root pencil provided they match the color on your hair. They would certainly buy you time until your next hair appointment.

Try parting your hair different or try braiding your hair

If you’ve tried everything and yet it fails, then draw attention from your roots by parting your hair in a messy zigzag pattern or you can braid it, this would help the grey’s blend in nicely with the rest of your tresses.

Use a Thermal Protectant
This will protect against heat damage from styling tools. Thermal protectants will help reduce color fade by keeping the integrity of the hair in good condition

Deep Condition Less
While deep conditioning or at-home masks are a good idea before you color, they can fade a rich brunette or vibrant red,  The conditioner or mask is designed to get deep in the hair follicle to moisturize. However, when it’s rinsed out, it takes the color molecule with it—resulting in the color fading. To avoid this, a good daily conditioner will do the trick (just don’t leave it on for a long period of time).

Try a Shower Filter
This will remove chemicals, chlorine, and minerals from your shower water, Hard water strips your hair’s color and natural oils; these filters minimize color rinsing down the drain.

Rethink going Red.  While show-stopping, red hair colors fade the fastest because crimson pigment molecules are larger than browns and blacks, and the most unstable.

 

Typically, the way your hair will turn out depends on the type of shampoo you choose to use, and that is because, the ingredients that go into each different type of shampoo are chosen precisely for the way that they would affect your hair. Of course, there are different kinds of shampoo, and there are ones that are most suitable for a particular hair type.  It is advised one is able to find the one that is most appropriate for one’s hair type. Below however, are the different types of shampoo suitable for different hair types!

 

Short Hair

It is advised that women with shorter strands should not wash their hair every day. But, it is also understood that product build up and natural oils accumulate much faster in this hair type. The solution is to choose a shampoo that will cleanse without stripping your hair of natural oils or leaving your scalp feeling dry.

Fine hair

For this hair type, you will need to wash your hair with a ‘voluminous’ shampoo to add body. It is also best to use a gentle shampoo that can be used for daily or frequent washing. Also, you can use a dry shampoo or talcum powder between washing. Not only will the powder soak up oils, but it adds body as well.  ”

Thick hair

For a thick hair, there is both an advantage and disadvantage. The good side is that you never have to worry about volume. But, managing it can be pretty difficult at times. To get you to a more manageable state, you must watch out for shampoo with ingredients like Nutrium 10 and vitamins B5, C, and E, plus a blend of natural oils, it provides 24 hours of nourished control.”

Coarse hair

This is the driest of all hair types so, it would be best to use super hydrating and creamy shampoos for your thirsty strands. Coconut and macadamia nut oil and Shea butter are great ingredients in your shampoos that will coat the hair shaft and trap the water inside.

 

Color-Treated Hair

If your hair has been color-treated, you need a shampoo that cater for the treatment and keep it looking as fresh as possible.  You are also advised to use color-protecting shampoos, which will contain fewer harsh cleansers and prevent fading. The moisturizers in the shampoo will help restore hair shine and hydrate.  You should also avoid washing your hair more than twice a week, since water is one of the main culprits of color-fading.

Damaged Hair

This kind of hair can get tangle and knotty easily, hence, avoid clear shampoos and use the creamy ones that will smooth, de- tangle and diffuse frizz. A shampoo with detergent will be most appropriate for the hair type.

Textured Hair

It’s vital to avoid shampoo with sulfates of any kind, as they tend to dry out hair. Get a better shampoo that will better enhance your hair texture. It is also advised to look out for a texture enhanced shampoo.

 

The basic goal of using shampoo is to remove all oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other contaminant particles that gradually build up in hair, there by leaving the hair clean and fresh. To achieve this goal however, one must ensure familiarization with the shampoo appropriate with the hair types.

When your hair stylist is a Guru you don’t want to piss him/she off literally because your hairstylist have the characteristic of a magician and a demon at the same time. Our Hair stylist make us look like a million dollar baby and sometimes serve as a pseudo therapist, but there are some things that might just make them want to push you out the door;

 

Doubting 

Your hairstylist are experts in their field and if they tell you dying your hair fiery red would cause irreparable damage then its best you listen to them rather than cry over damaged hair subsequently.

Requesting a celebrity haircut

So its fine to request a celebrity hairstyle but we should know by now that celebrities change their hairstyle all the time so before you walk in asking your hairstylist to give you a rihanna hairstyle, do the research find out the one you want and go to the salon with a picture in hand.

Giving Yourself a Hair Cut

Some of us are self sufficient and we can be creative when it comes to our hair, but if you are one of those people that have no talent for this act then stay clear. Our hairstylist hate it when they have to fix the crap that you did to your hair

Mirroring Your Favorite Celebrity 

Your hairstylist is a person not a magician, if you have the right celebrity hairstyle and you are expecting to see rihanna when you look in the mirror then I don’t think you should be in a salon. Lower your expectations because you might re-create the hairstyle but you can’t look like the celebrity. So don’t take it out on your stylist.

Pretending You are Happy

There’s no salon that wants you to go about complaining of their service, so if you are not happy with what they have done they would prefer you be upfront with them so they can fix your hair.

Are you a hairstylist? what other thing do you think your customers get into that you hate? Share your experiences with us in the comment section below. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Its very disheartening when you buy your hair and after two months of use they begin to tangle, or shed unnecessarily. This happens a lot and it doesn’t necessarily mean the hair is not of good quality what it means is that the hair extension lacks the needed nourishment.

Some of us are usually frustrated, so much that we have to get a new weave sewn in, well there’s no need to waste money because you can rejuvenate your hair extension.

This treatment is known as the hot oil treatment, which is the process of using natural oil to rejuvenate and revive the hair. This routine works as well on natural hair, it is where natural oils are heated and poured on the hair which would absorb the nutrients after sitting in for a while.

This are the steps you need to follow to be able to carry out this treatment;

• First, comb out the hair starting from the end to the top…
• Apply a good and generous amount of natural oils (argan oil, coconut, almond, olive, etc) and hair mayonnaise .
• Comb through to make sure the treatment is well spread.
• Put the hair in a plastic bag and tighten the bag. (microwaveable plastic bag).
• Put it into the micro wave and leave in for about a minute (2 min maximum).
• Make sure the bag is very hot before you wrap it in a towel and leave for 10 hours.
• Rinse the hair.

Make sure your hair is actually human hair and don’t leave your hair in the micro wave for too long try going a minute at a time.

WE LOVE MALAYSIAN & PERUVIAN HAIR

 

Before we go on, its important to know that many retailers use the labels Malaysian or Peruvian simply as descriptions of a particular look and feel, while the hair may not actually be from Peru nor Malaysia. Factors such as natural hair texture, color, installation, styling and the quality of the virgin hair itself can make an incredible difference in how beautiful you look with virgin hair extensions.

Before you decide the type of hair extension to use between Peruvian and Malaysian, it is only natural that you know what difference exist between the two. Also important is the need to understand the advantages that one hair type wields over the other. This is not just with regards to these two types of hair extensions but it also applies to choosing any hair extensions. This article discusses Malaysian hair vs Peruvian hair and at the end of it, you will have known the distinctions.

While most people just use Malaysian and Peruvian hair interchangeably for hair extensions and wigs, not many of them understand how they can determine the quality of hair to buy. If it happens that you fall into this category of people, you are advised to seek the opinion of a hair expert. The hair industry, quite unlike other FDA-regulated products, is not regulated. This means that it is crucial that women practice more caution in order to get hair of the highest quality. Your stylist should be able to advise you with regard to the most suitable hair for you.

Malaysian Hair

This hair type will initially appear excessively shiny but it will resume its more natural appearance after 2-3 washes. The curls of Malaysian hair do not drop or loosen but will maintain their original form for the rest of the day. And you do not need any product for you to keep the curls in shape. Refrain from using too much oil spray as it is likely to make it appear shinier and also wiggy. This is why you need to avoid it. Compared to hair from India, Malaysian hair is still way softer and silkier texture wise. If your main concern is thickness and volume, then you would better be off with Malaysian hair. Like Peruvian hair, it also works wonders for all hair styles. This hair is naturally straight and black. Because of its fullness nature, Malaysian hair, if not well taken care of, can appear dry. To prevent this, you are advised to use enough moisture after second reuse of the Malaysian hair.

 

Peruvian Hair

 

Said to be sourced from small, impoverished villages in Peru, Virgin Peruvian hair, as seen in the picture, is often thick, straight or slightly wavy by nature. Compared to Malaysian hair, Peruvian hair is more coarse and can come in light brown, deep brown or darker colors. Peruvian virgin hair has similar characteristics to Brazilian hair.  (similiar body and natural wave pattern).   You can even blend Peruvian and Brazilian hair together for a fabulous full body look with lots of bounce!  Peruvian hair can withstand varying degrees of temperature and tends to curl more when wet. Because of its natural fullness and body, less bundles are needed to complete a full installation. Saving you a little money.

Conclusion

Both the Malaysian and Peruvian hairs can excellently blend with African-American hairs. And with their popularity increasing daily, demand for these hairs has shot up significantly. Natural hair from humans, whether from Brazil, India, or Malaysia, is ten times better than synthetic hairs. However, some of the best type of natural hair to buy is either Malaysian or Peruvian.