Give me your tips for healthy hair!

memcd911

As a licensed cosmetologist, I find this thread highly amusing.

Ladies, Cosmo is not the gospel. I swear some of you would put maggot infested lard in your hair if Cosmo told you that it would make your hair look like [insert drool worthy celeb with fab hair here].

High protein diet is key for having good hair. Why? B/c that's what hair is.

Also, stop with all the damn heat damage. Stop brushing your hair when it's wet. Wet hair is the most fragile. A wide tooth comb is an essenial for anyone with hair longer than chin length. Learn which shampoos and conditioners work best in your hair. If you need cheaper, go to a supply store (like Sally's) that sells a generic version of professional products. Grocery/drug store brands are crap. Also, any professional brand being sold somewhere other than a professional salon has a high chance of being diluted or not the actual product at all.

This has ALWAYS been confusing me. I'm a natural blonde, highlighted for 12 years. Recently started going dark. My hair has never seen a damaged day.

If you eat well and refrain from twisting, yanking, scorching, and torturing your hair, your hair will look better.

rammsteinsoldier

I am writing all this down. I hope something helps me.

machinegunkate

Can someone please tell me exactly which Wen and almond oil they use? I just did a quick search on ebay and A LOT of different products have come up o.o.

machinegunkate

boomp.

kapeluza

Grab a tomato. Cut in half. Rub into hair, everyday before shower. Leave in for 10 mins. Perfect hair.

i_love_vinegar

ummmmmm why would you only shampoo he roots? and only condition the ends??
STOP IT!!!!!
dont buy cheap shampoo get the good stuff and get a haircut

If you're a stylist then you should know that's how hair should be cleansed and conditioned, especially if it's damaged.

NO its not.
in all honesty you shouldnt use "shampoo" at all
use wen for a couple weeks and your hair will be beautiful
its expensive tho and not many people are able to spend money on things like that
but IN NO WAY is only shampooing the roots and only conditioning the ends goin to get your hair healthy from being damaged
i have bleached the crap out of my hair more then a few times to the point where it was breaking off and wouldnt grow
and all the conditioner is could have put on the ends would not have made any changes
i used wen and ovation and brought it back
but like i said it VERY expensive

You can't bring back fried hair.....I agree with this...

However, I also read that it is recommended to shampoo the roots and condition the ends...

SueGremlin

For those of you using Wen: I have both in my shower, Wen and Hair One. There is absolutely no difference whatsoever in the quality of these two products. Both are great, and Hair one costs about $15 a bottle while Wen costs about $28. Plus there's that whole monthly subscription thing.
Hair One is just as good and half the price. I use them occasionally but for my staple hair wash, I use Burt's Bees grapefruit and sugarbeet conditioner. Scrub, comb through, rinse, and then use Humectress as a leave-in. I have super fine hair that's wavy and down to my butt, and since I quit using shampoo it's never been healthier.

LorinaLynn

For those of you using Wen: I have both in my shower, Wen and Hair One. There is absolutely no difference whatsoever in the quality of these two products. Both are great, and Hair one costs about $15 a bottle while Wen costs about $28. Plus there's that whole monthly subscription thing.
Hair One is just as good and half the price. I use them occasionally but for my staple hair wash, I use Burt's Bees grapefruit and sugarbeet conditioner. Scrub, comb through, rinse, and then use Humectress as a leave-in. I have super fine hair that's wavy and down to my butt, and since I quit using shampoo it's never been healthier.

Sue has AMAZING hair. She knows of what she speaks.

SueGremlin

For those of you using Wen: I have both in my shower, Wen and Hair One. There is absolutely no difference whatsoever in the quality of these two products. Both are great, and Hair one costs about $15 a bottle while Wen costs about $28. Plus there's that whole monthly subscription thing.
Hair One is just as good and half the price. I use them occasionally but for my staple hair wash, I use Burt's Bees grapefruit and sugarbeet conditioner. Scrub, comb through, rinse, and then use Humectress as a leave-in. I have super fine hair that's wavy and down to my butt, and since I quit using shampoo it's never been healthier.

Sue has AMAZING hair. She knows of what she speaks.

Aw go on.

I'll trade my amazing hair for your amazing *kitten*. Deal?

machinegunkate

For those of you using Wen: I have both in my shower, Wen and Hair One. There is absolutely no difference whatsoever in the quality of these two products. Both are great, and Hair one costs about $15 a bottle while Wen costs about $28. Plus there's that whole monthly subscription thing.
Hair One is just as good and half the price. I use them occasionally but for my staple hair wash, I use Burt's Bees grapefruit and sugarbeet conditioner. Scrub, comb through, rinse, and then use Humectress as a leave-in. I have super fine hair that's wavy and down to my butt, and since I quit using shampoo it's never been healthier.

Thank you for these tips! My hair as been **** ever since I bleached it about 6 years ago. It's slowly getting better but is still ****!
Will give these a try!

Serialdieter

I spend a lot on shampoo I can tell the difference if I use a cheap shampoo and I condition with morrocan oil. I limit heat on my hair and If you have to curl or blow dry use a heat protecting spray.

I also use dry shampoo on the roots to limit over washing.

Hope this helps

Levity14

I like to smooth the tiniest amount of monoi oil tiare on the length of my hair- avoid roots or you will look like a greaseball. also I sleep on a silk pillowcase. i like emi-jay hair ties because they don't pull.

Hanablu2

If you hair is dry and getting split ends you are on the right track with trims but if you don't add a moisturizer it will continue to dry and split and you will lose length. I don't know your hair texture that is a big clue to decide how light or heavy to go with moisturizers. Any hair texture though can you olive oil. People think they will get greasy rat hair but they probably started with oily hair. If you have dry hair just put a little olive oil in your hair especially the ends since they were getting split and wear a protective hair style, such as tucking the ends under and secure with a bobby pin to prevent breakage. I use for shampoo and conditioner Loreal Eversleek, no sulphates, it has done wonders for my hair and it smells great.