Growing Natural Hair Long: Length RetentionBy: Porshawna Nicole P13
Length retention is the key to growing natural hair beyond the average lengths. Many use growth aids, saturate the scalp with oils daily, and try to stimulate the scalp as best they can. We must realize that unless there is a medical condition present, the hair is going to grow regardless of what some may think! It may seem as though the growth rate may not be the fastest; however, the hair does grow. The big problem that is not always easy to detect is the fact that the hair is growing, but one may not be able to properly retain the length.Length retention is an imperative aspect of the hair care journey. The process of length retention includes many elements that one must dissect and take on step at a time.Do not hold on to split ends. Clip them! Contrary to what that “magical product” on the BSS shelf says, a split end will not be repaired! It will not magically bond back together, therefore you must cut it. Naturals may not have to trim as often (this really depends on the hair care regimen), but we still have to trim.Do not pull the knots. Natural hair produces knots quite often, if naturals are not careful. The curlier and kinkier the hair, the more knots will be produced. When you get knots on the ends, do not pull them or tear them off when you are bored. Knots too must be clipped off! Clip them and keep the hair detangled regularly. Stretching the hair and low manipulation are other ways to keep the knots at bay in order to retain length.Moisturize the ends. Infusing the ends with moisture will allow the ends to remain healthy. This prevents the ends from drying out and snapping easily.Oil the ends. The process of oiling the ends is also referred to as sealing the ends. After you have added moisture to your ends, when needed, you will have to use something to keep the moisture in the strands. Use your favorite oil to lock in the moisture on the ends.Protect the ends! Keep the ends off of your shoulders and away from the harsh treatment from the elements. The ends of your hair must be protected in order to see the greatest results. For some, protecting the ends means hiding the hair under wigs, scarves, or hats. Buns are great protective styles as well.The pivotal tip to keep in mind is – the hair grows from the roots, not the ends. The ends are the oldest part of your hair. It makes sense to have to take care of the ends more than you would with any other section of the strand. Happy Healthy Hair Growing!
Growing Natural Hair Long: Length Retention
By: Porshawna Nicole P13
Length retention is the key to growing natural hair beyond the average lengths. Many use growth aids, saturate the scalp with oils daily, and try to stimulate the scalp as best they can. We must realize that unless there is a medical condition present, the hair is going to grow regardless of what some may think! It may seem as though the growth rate may not be the fastest; however, the hair does grow. The big problem that is not always easy to detect is the fact that the hair is growing, but one may not be able to properly retain the length.
Length retention is an imperative aspect of the hair care journey. The process of length retention includes many elements that one must dissect and take on step at a time.
Do not hold on to split ends. Clip them! Contrary to what that “magical product” on the BSS shelf says, a split end will not be repaired! It will not magically bond back together, therefore you must cut it. Naturals may not have to trim as often (this really depends on the hair care regimen), but we still have to trim.
Do not pull the knots. Natural hair produces knots quite often, if naturals are not careful. The curlier and kinkier the hair, the more knots will be produced. When you get knots on the ends, do not pull them or tear them off when you are bored. Knots too must be clipped off! Clip them and keep the hair detangled regularly. Stretching the hair and low manipulation are other ways to keep the knots at bay in order to retain length.
Moisturize the ends. Infusing the ends with moisture will allow the ends to remain healthy. This prevents the ends from drying out and snapping easily.
Oil the ends. The process of oiling the ends is also referred to as sealing the ends. After you have added moisture to your ends, when needed, you will have to use something to keep the moisture in the strands. Use your favorite oil to lock in the moisture on the ends.
Protect the ends! Keep the ends off of your shoulders and away from the harsh treatment from the elements. The ends of your hair must be protected in order to see the greatest results. For some, protecting the ends means hiding the hair under wigs, scarves, or hats. Buns are great protective styles as well.
The pivotal tip to keep in mind is – the hair grows from the roots, not the ends. The ends are the oldest part of your hair. It makes sense to have to take care of the ends more than you would with any other section of the strand. Happy Healthy Hair Growing!
The pivotal tip to keep in mind is – the hair grows from the roots, not the ends. The ends are the oldest part of your hair. It makes sense to have to take care of the ends more than you would with any other section of the strand. Happy Healthy Hair Growing!
Natural ways to Dye Hair
Natural ways to Dye Hair
By: Porshawna Nicole P13
I'm big on dying my hair, changing colours whenever I feel the time is appropriate (Mainly, when I get a feel of how free I can be with my hair and whatnot at a certain job).
One day, I came across a recipe to naturally bleach my hair. Yes, I said it. I naturally bleached my hair.
HOW?
Well, with cinnamon and conditioner. I, of course, added a few extra things (honey and paprika--paprika because I wanted it to have a slightly red tint before I completely finished the dying process) to add a bit of spiciness to the hair. You are supposed to leave the product on overnight, but seeing as I can't stand the smell, nor the taste of cinnamon, I simply couldn't comply with said instruction. Instead, I left it on for about 9hrs. The results weren't bad, for my hair lightened a bit, and then I used Henna on my hair, which helped to give my hair a red tint. My friend said that she could see the red in my hair when the sun light touched my hair jussssst right. I used 250ml (1 cup) of conditioner to 3 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp paprika and 2tsp honey
So, here is what you'll need:
Cinnamon
Conditioner
Optional:
Honey
Paprika
Here's the instructions on Henna.
I get henna from the local Indian market across the road from my house. I get it in all natural powder form. It's best to get your henna from a reliable Indian/Middle Eastern market because those already sold in jars (in powder form) have been tampered with. With the henna, I squeezed the juice from some lemons and added paprika (see, miracle powder)
Henna
Juice of Lemons:
Paprika (see picture above)
This mixture I had to let it set over night at room temperature. (Which means I put it in my kitchen on the floor near the bakers rack) and the next morning I applied it all over my hair, and the part that had been "bleached" previously has a more reddish ruddy tint to it.
ALWAYS REMEMBER! Follow up your henna treatment with a good DEEP CONDITIONER, or your hair will forever hate you! It will be hard and brittle to the touch. I always leave mine in for 25-30 minutes under a towel(s). My deep conditioners usually consist of conditioner (duh), honey, and castor oil/olive oil.
All in all, this is a 2 day process.....so don't start it without having any free time......
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This is the method I use before every shampoo Pre-Wash Hot Oil Treatment- Virgin Olive Oil Purpose- To aid moisture in the hair before washing. Helps todetangle the hair while shampooing and give that ultimate shine/silky feeling. 1)Pour an ample amount of olive oil in a container/bowl 2)Place it in the microwave for 20 seconds 3)Place it in an applicator for easier dispense and apply it to you scalp and ends. 4)Place a shower cap on for 15-20 minutes 5) Wash out with shampoo then condition. Style as usual. |
