Every woman who gets chemical services on her hair knows about the dreaded In-Between Time. As hair starts to grow out, roots get exposed, showing the world that her hair is not actually the same color or texture people have been seeing for the past few weeks. And while the awkwardness of mismatched roots alone can be enough to drive some ladies back to the salon, the problems associated with mismatched textures can be even worse! Contrasts between permed, texturized, or relaxed hair and new growth can cause serious breakage and damage.
Yet going back to a stylist for every…
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What’s on your hair? If it’s healthy, shiny, and growing, chances are you’re using the right conditioning treatments. But if you’re still seeking that wholesome sheen and length, you probably need this ultimate guide to conditioning hair. Here’s everything you need to know!
Rinse-Through Conditioners
Also known as instant conditioners, these lightweight treatments are applied to the hair immediately after shampooing and rinsed out after a few (2 to 10) minutes. You will usually see more shine and softness immediately, but the results probably won’t last more than a couple of days; this is because instant conditioners simply leave trace…
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Whether you want to wear your super-straight locks down, braided, swept up, or curled, you need to start with silky-smooth base of hair…and that means blow drying, most of the time. Salon stylists can usually wash and blow-dry your tresses, but in this economy, that kind of pampering may be best left done only occasionally. You can get the same results at home by following a few surefire guidelines:
Tips #1-4: Prepare Yourself
As always, start with clean, well-conditioned hair, primed with a heat-protecting conditioner or serum. This will keep your strands from getting too hot and starting to fray…
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With November just around the corner, colder weather is about to hit. For most women, fall and winter can mean lots of great things. Boots, stylish coats, holiday parties, presents, time with family, and cuddling up with a sweetheart in front of a crackling fire – what’s not to love?
Yet winter, with its snow, sleet, and rain, can wreak havoc on your locks. So here are a few fall and winter hair care tips for keeping your mane in tip-top shape throughout the colder months.
Stay moisturized… Especially important for kinky or curly hair types. Winter weather is already…
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For the majority of people, a full head of hair is something to be prized, an indication of beauty and health. For others, hair is to be sacrificed, to maintain a humble spirit and balanced soul. However, for millions of men and women suffering from trichotillomania, otherwise known as “trich” (“trick”), hair can cause real anguish, as – regardless of their attitude toward their locks – these people suffer from an uncontrollable urge to pull their hair out by the root. It is estimated that between 2 and 4 percent of Americans suffer from this disease, and yet there is…
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When your hair seems bogged down by styling products or dirt, or just won’t seem to come to life like it used to, you probably need a good clarifying shampoo. Clarifiers strip away all the dirt and residue other shampoos, conditioners, and hair products leave behind, freeing your hair to have body, movement, and even a brighter color again. Yet some store-bought clarifying treatments can be expensive, not to mention harsh, sucking all the moisture out of locks, as well as stripping your hair color. So here’s a recipe for a simple, homemade clarifying shampoo that’s guaranteed to leave hair…
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Nourishing your hair, skin, and scalp with natural oils doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank with fancy, specialty products from online shops or health-food stores. Some of the best moisturizers on the market can be found on your grocer’s shelves. Here are just a few of the top, reasonably-priced beauty oils:
Olive oil: A great all-purpose moisturizer. Use to give hair great strength, sheen, and suppleness, especially as a hot oil treatment for dry hair. Just make sure to rinse it out, as olive oil is one of the heavier products out there. For skin, simply smooth in a…
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One of the biggest factors in hair loss, split ends, and other hair damage is dryness. Even for women with fairly healthy balances of natural oils in their scalps, overuse of blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons, and other styling tools can mean fried, brittle, or broken-off locks. So one of the simplest ways to combat desert dryness is to go for low-heat, or even heat-free, styling techniques. Below are just a few of your options, along with the kind of look you’ll create by using them:
No Heat Methods: All-Natural, Baby!
Technique                             Results
Detangle and air-dry, loose
Depending on…
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Hair rinses are a great way to finish off any hair treatment you use. Leave-in hair rinses provide a nice layer of protection from wind, sun, or heat. Other rinses provide shine or a color boost, while still others help remove residue and detangle hair. No matter what you’re looking for, though, Perfect Locks has the remedy. Try these natural hair rinse recipes on for size:
Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
Perfect for removing residue from shampoo or deep conditioners, or even for cleansing, if your hair is drier and just needs a light touch. In a jug or measuring cup,…
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It’s unique from any other hair on the planet. Versatile, misunderstood, and often even intimidating, black hair gets a lot of mixed press. For years, misinformation about African American hair has been floating around homes, salons, and even the net. And, unfortunately, too many of these untruths have been passed down from generation to generation, based upon misunderstandings or outright lies from decades, even centuries, ago. So it’s time to set the record straight! Here it is, the unvarnished truth concerning five commonly-held misconceptions about black hair:
Myth #5: “Natural African hair is so coarse, thick, and durable, it has…
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