Ever watched a hair commercial and say to yourself, “Man, I wish my hair looked like that!” Well, without all the lights, glam squad, retouching and editing magic you can get shinier, healthy locks. Unfortunately, many of the products on the market for black women will make their mane worse, not better, so taking a more natural approach to haircare is really the best way to go.
For shinier, healthier tresses you need to apply a hair mask that includes moisture and protein to make hair nice and strong. In a bowl combine coconut oil (moisture) and egg whites (protein) then heat the mixture in the microwave for half a minute. Next, apply the homemade hair mask to your hair and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing. Shampoo your hair like normal and enjoy your shiny strands!
Did you know that maple syrup could be used to help restore dry, brittle hair? Maple syrup has proven to be so effective in adding moisture to tresses that if your locks are already prone to being oily then maple syrup treatments will be too much for your strands to handle. However, if your hair is in desperate need of repair perhaps to hair coloring or excessive heat from flat/curling irons then syrup would be an excellent option. Mix the syrup with honey and apply the mixture to your hair and give it plenty of time to rest on the hair before rinsing.
Hair Tip: When performing a maple syrup hair treatment always make sure that you are not using the high fructose version. You want to opt for the REAL grade A maple syrup in order to derive the most benefits.
Don’t knock it until you try it! Avocados are another power hair food that can benefit your tresses in numerous ways. This week we have decided to write about a few foods that can be applied to your hair to help give it a powerful boost.
Here are just a few of the many benefits that can be derived from avocados:
moisturizes dry hair
smooths the hair shaft
cuts down frizz
repairs hair damage
Avocados contain oils that are very similar to the oils that our skin produces which is why the moisturize provided is so perfect for our tresses. This power hair food is also great for our curly/wavy hair girls who wish to gain a little more control of their strands. Since avocado smooths the hair shaft, frizz is decreased giving hair more manageability.
So then, how can this food be utilized on hair? Take a very ripe avocado and mash it up well in order to form a deep conditioning treatment. Apply the mashed avocado to your locks and let it sit for half an hour before rinsing. There you have it ladies, sometimes the best products are found in nature!
If you do a thorough search on hair products you may notice that honey is often listed among the ingredients. Honey is a hair power food that deep conditions and softens tresses. Honey makes for an excellent conditioner because it is a humectant, meaning it attracts moisture which it then draws into your hair.
This natural ingredient can be used alone or with other hair power foods to make your hair healthy and strong. Want to give a honey a try? Combine honey with yogurt or olive oil and apply the mixture to your strands. Wrap your hair in saran wrap or slip on a plastic cap and let the honey mix sit for about 30 minutes. When time is up rinse your hair of the unique deep hair treatment and enjoy your moisturized locks.
Women of Los Angeles hold on tight, hair coloring shall never be the same starting November 3, 2014! This is going to be…wait for it…LEGENDARY!!!
The ColorBar at dpHUE is opening in the heart of Los Angeles as of November 3rd. Why should you get excited about this new hair hotspot?
The ColorBar at dpHUE is the first to offer cliental hair coloring services ONLY, similar to the dry bar concept pop-ups across the nation. Just imagine receiving personalized attention to get the hair shade of your dreams. I can’t get the smile off of my face. This is so epic and ingenious.
With this much focus and emphasis on hair color you no longer have to dream, it can be a reality. This custom hair color salon will be a multi-service hair color bar offering guests color application including highlights, semi-permanent color, deep-condition and replenishing treatments and blow dry styling. Your new hair color will not only look amazing but your tresses will be well-nourished to ensure their health. Moreover, you can be sure that your strands are in great hands due to the powerhouse team that The ColorBar at dpHUE has assembled.
dpHUE has brought on board Justin Anderson, one of Hollywood’s most sought-after color experts, as the Creative Director for the brand.
Anderson has glammed up some of Tinseltown’s most stylish ladies and now you can have red carpet worthy locks too! Beyond hair color, dpHue will also provide hydrating shampoos, conditioners, masques and oils, which are go-to favorites of Justin’s celebrity clients such as Jennifer Aniston and Emma Roberts.
When you visit dpHUE you will be able to easily navigate the space by visiting the service area that best fits your hair-color needs. Service areas inside include the following:
Gorgeous. To. Go
Personal consultation with dpHUE hair color professional
Custom formulated HUE (color)
One-on-one guidance and application instructions for guests to apply hair color at home
Color Coach
Services included with Gorgeous. To. Go.
Hair color is applied at dpHUE by the guest with Color Coach guidance
dpHUE’s tools and products are available for use
All Over & Out
Services included with Gorgeous. To. Go.
Color application, shampoo and condition provided by dpHUE hair color professional
The ColorBar at dpHue is the wave of the future in hair color servicing. So then, be sure to mark those calendars and stop on by the hottest new hairstyling bar in Los Angeles, California.
Hair Quickie: Sulfates can be found in products such as shampoo or conditioner and are designed to help remove dirt and oil. The removal of such of debris is a good thing, but as mama always said, “Too much of a good thing can be bad.” Using products with sulfates too often can lead to your hair being stripped, not good especially if you are trying to grow out your mane. Limiting sulfate products and using sulfate-free products instead is the best defense against this harmful hair offense. If possible, try to use sulfate products once a month.
Hair Quickie: Your tap water could be stripping your hair of the moisture it needs to stay healthy. Pure water has a PH balance of 7, however, the water supply in many areas do not match this number. The mineral deposits that can be left behind on tresses will not only cause them to be drier than the desert, but this dryness could then lead to breakage. Testing your water with PH Balance strips can help you gauge what type of water may be affecting your hair. Now, please note your water may not be the culprit behind your hair’s dryness. Nevertheless, knowledge and prevention is the best way to grow and maintain the length of your hair.
We absolutely love braids because when they are installed as well as maintained properly tresses may flourish. Braided hairstyling is perfect for protecting your hair from harmful elements and excessive use of heat. Many women have successfully grown fuller, longer hair thanks to allowing their strands to rest in braids. Interested in braids but not quite sure what type of hairstyle might fit you? No problem here is a little hair inspiration to help you out.
Wrap hairstyling is becoming increasingly more popular among black women. These are great hairstyles to try when you may be short on time or want to look chic while you protect and cover your tresses. You may choose to cover all your hair or leave some out, works on all textures from curly to straight as well as braids and locks.
Up-dos are trending this season so a little inspiration may be necessary to help get those hair pins and hairspray creation juices flowing! It doesn’t matter if you like messy or sleek hair, braids, twists or chignons. This season is a “Go” on all of these options. From the Jenny Packham Fall/Winter 2014 fashion show to the Angel Sanchez Autumn/Winter 2014 runway show models wore gorgeous, stylish hair buns.
One celebrity who does hair buns (chignons) like no other is supermodel Tyra Banks. She has worn then high, low, big and small. Get inspired and follow Tyra’s lead rock those up-dos!
