Help! I think I need a change! (warning; lots of writing & pic heavy)

[lizardprincesa]

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Originally Posted by kimmae17 i used to dye my own hair and it was always dry and brittle. i switched over to salons, and it was slightly better. then i found a salon that used goldwell color. and i cant even begin to explain the difference! my hair is soooo much healtheir. i have blond hair and i get low lights. and they last twice as long as other brands, so if you ARE going to dye i suggest lookin ginto goldwell (maybe you can buy it and do it yourself?) i also suggest biotin supplements! my hair is definetly healthier since i started taking them. i also looked into ac-11 which is a supplement thats supposed to help hair growth. i will check back after i have been using it a bit to let you know how it works.

Yes, i would probably have to do it myself. Let me see if I can get ahold of Goldwell. Biotin, I'm taking (I think I mentioned it in another post?) but *please* let me know how ac-11 works?
I thank you so much for your reply! xxxCF

 

[tiramisu]

late to the game on this one...
but I have long hair; although I've never colored it (like my color!) I have suffered some damage with it, as it is long....
A little bit of a cut on the dead ends goes a long way. Your hair color, I like! Give it some time and TLC and you'll be happy!

I personally have loved Ojon, as a deep conditioning treatment (put it in dry hair, leave in as long as you can--I put it up in a bun for the morning once a week I am at home-- then shampoo out/condition as usual).

Also, I love and highly recommend JF Lazartigue hair vitamins... you can get these at blissworld.com and although slightly expensive, the little red jar looks fab on your vanity (LOL) seriously though, I swear these have made my hair feel stronger and healthier--as a side note, it has made my nails grow fast and strong too!

Bless your little guy, you know my son also is a special needs baby!! I know all about "convincing" professionals to get the right assistance and care for him... stay strong!!

 

[Cinci]

ive been bleaching my hair for about 13 years now... From light brown to platinum blonde.. So i've learned a thing or two about breakage lol..

If you want to grow your hair long and avoid the much breakage, There's a few shampoo/conditioners i'd reccommend getting;

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner or
S Factor - "Smoothing" Shampoo & "Serious" Conditioner

Both products are amazing for making your hair soft and silky, without weighing it down. They have made a huge difference in the dryness/breakage area as well.

They are a salon product, and therefore a little more pricey, so if you don't have acess to the beauty supplier, maybe you can find someone to do a CP for you? (I don't know what the prices in the US are, but the picked up a tub of the SFactor Serious conditioner for 45$ at the supplier... and it has lasted me for over 3 months.. the tub is a much better deal... I'm not sure what it retails for...)

Another strengthening shampoo.conditioner you could try is KPak Shampoo and Recontructor. I used to use it before I found Pureology and SFactor.. It comes highly reccommened by all the hairdressers I've dealt with (and I seem to be surounded by them).

 

[BenefitAddict]

I have a recipe that will save your hair!

Mix together milk, honey, and an avocado halve.
Put it on your hair and wait in the bathtub with a good book and a plastic bag on your hair. I know, it sounds ridiculous, and gross, but it's a lot better than blowing money on some Japanese deep-conditioning perm...