She has gone from black to blonde and now she is back to black tinted hair. Nicki Minaj is definitely getting our “Fried, Dyed and Fabulously Laid to the Side” award! Nicki was front row for the Alexander Wang Fall 2015 runway show and wore her long locks up in a high ponytail with a full bang. We loved the thicker texture of her hair instead of a tail of super sleek strands. A simple hairstyle that still screams I am a Diva.
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Clean up your act or your hair could suffer the consequences. It is almost a catch 22, we need products to help our hair look amazing yet those same products could also cause issues. Therefore, what can be done to ensure our hair routines stay on the positive end of things?
First, step is to take a quick look-see into the ingredients of your main hair products to see what’s really in them. Without you knowing it or being aware many styling products such as serums can contain silicon. Silicon products that are used in succession and often can cause build up on the hair that will need regular cleansing in order to remove. So then, whenever possible it is best to leave off from using styling products in order to give your hair a rest.
Moreover, like the seasons change your products should also change out from time to time. Sometimes hair can become used to a product resulting in that same product not being as effective. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to change shampoos occasionally to prevent such from occurring.
Bonus Tip: Many women and men included enjoy using moisture rich shampoos because of it’s nice thick lather. However, such a product is known to cause build up; so then, it is best to make the switch to milder PH balanced shampoos.
They don’t call it the quilted paper picker upper for nothing! Investing in a roll of Bounty or other brand of paper towels could be the simplest as well as cheapest fix to preventing your hair from looking like a finger was inserted into a socket. It has become widely known the average towel can be not only too rough on strands but can cause added frizz.
Now if you are a natural hair wearing lady preventing curls or waves from losing shape or puffing into some unknown entity is probably of utmost concern. To combat this issue many women choose to use a tee shirt because of the softer fibers in order to help remove excess water from their hair. Another option would be simply to use a paper towel.
Paper towels will cause less friction and absorb more water than a towel made out of cloth. Moreover, since more water is absorbed then hair drying and styling can be sped up. To decrease puffiness, gently wring your tresses with a paper towel after washing and conditioning. Even though this tip was mentioned with naturalistas in mind, it would work for anyone drying their hair.
Of course there are products out on the market that could help with this matter, but the right haircut can do the trick as well. Now do not fear we are not talking about anything drastic especially if your goal is to retain length. Layering your hair will not only give it more movement but it will give it the illusion of having more volume. Simply have your hairdresser add a few subtle layers and you will have a fuller look without sacrificing any length.
Combing your hair correctly can save you a lot of pain and from breaking or snapping strands of your hair unnecessarily. First things first, you are the realest (sorry couldn’t help it LOL); secondly, keep in mind that combing wet strands has to be done systematically. Meaning you will need to comb hair in sections and in a manner that will lean more towards being gentle. As you work through sections start at the ends and work your way through to the roots.
What type of comb you use is also very important in the untangling process. Make sure that you use a comb that has wide teeth that are softly rounded. Such a comb will allow hair to pass through easier preventing more knots from being formed. Help your comb by also using your fingers to untangle tougher strands of hair that have become entwined. Lastly, using a detangler product or applying a leave-in conditioner will also help the comb slide with greater ease through your tresses.
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Of course none of wish to lose our hair especially if the goal is to have fuller or longer hair. Hair growth depends on a number of factors, but constantly losing part of your locks could make it harder to see if any changes are occurring. Therefore, the question arises of how much hair loss on a daily basis is considered normal?
All of us on average have approximately 100,000 strands resting on our heads. Of these strands it is normal to lose between 40 to 100 hairs. This is true even if you have been taking excellent care of your tresses and are having a good hair day. If you find that you are losing or shedding more hair try changing up your deep conditioning routine and look into your diet. Moreover, hairstyling may also be a culprit of your hair loss. Tight braids, ponytails or chignons aka buns and any styles that maintain a constant pull on your hair could result in losing strands.
When we saw Angela Bassett walk the red carpet at the 2015 NAACP Image Awards we about lost it!The woman literally stunned one and all in attendance with her beauty. It has been a few days now and we still can not get her hairstyle out of our hair obsessed minds.
Bassett’s blunt cut hairstyle that slightly as well as gracefully touched her shoulders had us doing back flips. The luminous sleek bob was sexy, sophisticated and every bit of Hollywood glamour. Tinseltown can eat their hearts out and we will be continuing to covet Angela’s tresses!
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Singer and actress Zendaya came to the 2015 Grammys looking like a brand new young woman! Zendaya rocked a super short pixie hair cut that put the focus where it belongs, on her pretty facial features (just look at those eyebrows…say it with us, “ON FLEEK”). Her makeup was so gorgeous as well and we loved the dark lip liner with lighter lip color. Made us think of the good ol’ days aka the 90’s but with a modern twist of course due to the lines not being nearly as severe.
What do you think of Zendaya’s new hairstyle, should she keep it? Talk all things hair with us on our Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram or tweet us @1966magazine.
Can using aromatherapy on a daily basis cause hair to grow? Scientists say yes and several studies have shown a direct link between growing longer tresses while using aromatherapy. Therefore, what has been the findings on this subject and how can all women benefit from such a treatment?
In 1998 researchers conducted a study where patients massaged aromatherapy oils into their strands, scalp while also focusing on their ends. The result of the study conducted by the Archives of Dermatology was significant as well as measurable improvement in new hair growth! This means that a daily routine of hair massage using aromatherapy oils will give you healthier, stronger and longer tresses. Look out for our future post on aromatherapy oils that you should try.
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As much as we hate to admit it, what you eat will show up in more ways than one. Unhealthy foods have been known to cause skin issues, weight gain and could be affecting your hair growth. Fight back by aiming to eat healthy foods which includes snacks in-between meals.
Healthy Snacks For Hair Growth
Almonds
Yogurt
Tofu
Eggs (hard-boiled is best)
All four snacks mentioned above can help to improve the condition of your strands, but we will just focus for almonds for a second. Almonds are chock full of magnesium which is a mineral that is essential for growing longer strands. Therefore, reach for a handful of almonds and you will be nourishing your hair the right way.
