jeanna
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I got a lot of compliments on my hair after I posted pics of a makeover I did on a friend of mine (Thanks girls!!) So I thought I'd share my tips with everyone, for who ever is interested.
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First of all, I don't use expensive shampoos/conditioners; my hair's too long and I would end up spending a fortune! I use regular drug store brands. My favorites are Pantene Pro V, Inner Science, Thermasilk, Tres Semme and Revlon Outrageous.
And now, my "routine":
> Condition, everyday! Doesn't have to be all over, if conditioner weighs down your hair, but at least on the ends. Work it in gently. Works best if you squeeze out excess water after shampooing.
> In the shower, I make my final rinse a cold one. Doesn't have to be freezing! This simple step does wonders! When I do this, I notice that my hair is less frizzy and looks glossier than when I skip this step.
> When I towel-dry, I don't "rub" the towel back and forth into my hair (I heard this was damaging... and it causes tangles!) I flip over, put the towel over my head and press the water out with the towel
> I use a soft brush to comb through damp hair, starting at the ends working my way up to the scalp (easiest way to avoid tangles)
> I blow dry after my hair's been towel dried well and is damp, not wet
> I blow dry my hair flipped over, that is, bending at the waist and blow drying hair upside down. I take my fingers and use them to lift at the roots while drying on a warm setting (THIS GIVES AMAZING VOLUME!)
> When hair is dry, I use the cool air setting to give a cold blast all over (helps to keep volume and again, cold seems to equal silky & glossy!)
> Finally, I run my fingers from the scalp to the ends to comb through (instead of using a comb/brush; it looks more natural and does the same job anyway)
... and that's it! Sounds like a lot of steps, but when you're doing it, you'll see it really doesn't take much time at all! I'm sure you already all go through these steps everyday, it's just a matter a doing a few things differently
Oh, and one final "bonus": For those of you who like to use Biosilk Silk Therapy serum but find it super expensive, a cheaper alternative that actually works is Stiff @#!% Bling Bling Leave in Glosser. I don't use this everyday, but it works really well! Works especially well if you've hot-rollered your hair and want to make it glossy AND it actually helps to prolong the life of the curl.
Sorry for writing a novel!!
Preview:
First of all, I don't use expensive shampoos/conditioners; my hair's too long and I would end up spending a fortune! I use regular drug store brands. My favorites are Pantene Pro V, Inner Science, Thermasilk, Tres Semme and Revlon Outrageous.
And now, my "routine":
> Condition, everyday! Doesn't have to be all over, if conditioner weighs down your hair, but at least on the ends. Work it in gently. Works best if you squeeze out excess water after shampooing.
> In the shower, I make my final rinse a cold one. Doesn't have to be freezing! This simple step does wonders! When I do this, I notice that my hair is less frizzy and looks glossier than when I skip this step.
> When I towel-dry, I don't "rub" the towel back and forth into my hair (I heard this was damaging... and it causes tangles!) I flip over, put the towel over my head and press the water out with the towel
> I use a soft brush to comb through damp hair, starting at the ends working my way up to the scalp (easiest way to avoid tangles)
> I blow dry after my hair's been towel dried well and is damp, not wet
> I blow dry my hair flipped over, that is, bending at the waist and blow drying hair upside down. I take my fingers and use them to lift at the roots while drying on a warm setting (THIS GIVES AMAZING VOLUME!)
> When hair is dry, I use the cool air setting to give a cold blast all over (helps to keep volume and again, cold seems to equal silky & glossy!)
> Finally, I run my fingers from the scalp to the ends to comb through (instead of using a comb/brush; it looks more natural and does the same job anyway)
... and that's it! Sounds like a lot of steps, but when you're doing it, you'll see it really doesn't take much time at all! I'm sure you already all go through these steps everyday, it's just a matter a doing a few things differently
Oh, and one final "bonus": For those of you who like to use Biosilk Silk Therapy serum but find it super expensive, a cheaper alternative that actually works is Stiff @#!% Bling Bling Leave in Glosser. I don't use this everyday, but it works really well! Works especially well if you've hot-rollered your hair and want to make it glossy AND it actually helps to prolong the life of the curl.
Sorry for writing a novel!!
