Hair Care Tips

Hair Care Tips

DO NOT 

1. Do not apply chemicals to your hair without a consultation from a professional stylist.

2. Do not brush, scratch or shampoo hair and scalp before any chemical service.

3. Never apply a relaxer and a tint on the same day or week.

4. Do not re-apply a relaxer before six weeks has elapsed.  Do not re-apply permanent wave before eight to twelve weeks has elapsed.

5. Do not use the so called “no lye relaxer”.   In the long term, they will damage your hair and your child’s hair too!

6. Do not press and curl chemically treated hair.  Stop allowing blow and go salons to use irons on your hair.

7. Never blow dry wet hair.  Towel-dry your hair first.  Apply setting lotion or leave in conditioner.  Then sit under a dryer until all moisture is absorbed.  Allowing hair cuticle to close.  Then you can blow dry your hair on a medium setting.

8. Never use sponge rollers-they will absorb all the moisture and conditioners from your hair.

9. When sleeping do not place rollers where your head will touch the pillow.  Stress caused by the roller will tear and weaken the hair.  Set the top of your head.  Wrap your hair around your head or pin clip your hair.

10. Do not use plastic brushes-natural or boar-bristle brushes are best.

11. Never wear a plastic cap to bed if you have a permanent wave, your scalp and hair will become rancid.

12. Do not wear wool scarves or hats without a silk lining.

13. Do not use tight uncovered rubber bands on your hair.

14. Do not add dead hair, synthetic hair or wool to your hair.  Every head of hair has potential with the right treatment.  Find out what yours is before you do more damage!

15. Do not have a chemical service after the seventh month of pregnancy.

16. Do not use any chemical on your hair before any major surgery.


DO

1. Do have the proper hair analysis to determine the right products for your hair texture.

2. Conditioning is mandatory every time you have a chemical.

3. Allow a six-month interval or three inches of new growth between application of a relaxer and a permanent wave.

4. If your scalp is sensitive to chemical service, apply oil to the scalp.

5. Advise your stylist of any medications you are taking (specifically tranquilizers or diet pills) before a chemical service.

6. Do have your hair shaped or ends trimmed after every chemical service to avoid split ends.

7. Do sleep on a satin pillow case-cotton robs the hair of moisture.  Or wrap your hair in a silk wrap.

8. Do rinse out chlorine and salt water after swimming.

9. Do cover your hair when spending time in the sun.

10. Do shampoo your hair after a workout or strenuous exercise.  The salt from perspiration will erode your hair.  If you work out more than once a week consult your stylist for your particular needs.

11. Do cover your hair when you go in the sauna.  You can leave your hair uncovered in a steam room.

12. Do use conditioning shampoos and creme conditioners on natural hair and very dry hair.

13. Always maintain a balanced diet with exercise for a healthy head of hair.