hair_loss

Via Cassandre Beccai Sarah asks- “So I decided I needed a trim on my natural hair and thought it would be an opportunity to get my hair straightened. I went to a salon. The stylist used a pressing comb and a curling iron and got my hair straight, but now I wash my hair and in some areas it will not revert back to its kink. It is bone straight in some places an it’s evident that I have heat damage. I’m so upset. The first time I get my hair straightened since being natural and now my hair is damaged. Is there anything I can do to revitalize the curl? Anything? Or am I gonna have to cut my hair again?” – My Answer Hey hon, I hear the frustration in your email and I feel your pain- I really do. I’m really sorry that this happened to you. As you probably already know- the damage is done and the only way to remedy damaged hair back to 100% no heat damage is by cutting off the damaged ends BUT you can do some damage control. I would say if your intention is to retain length (regardless of the fact that the hair may remain permanently straight) then don’t cut your hair and do some serious damage control. Read more here Pic source

Thanks to K.I.S.S, there has been a list composed of do’s and don’t’s when it comes to preventing breakage with protective styles. *All of the information bellow is via K.I.S.S Your protective style maybe causing breakage ….. To avoid unwanted breakage from protective styling daily…Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts Don’t Wear Tight Ponytails Metal Accessories Rubber Bands Elastics with metal Hairs Clip and Barrettes that can snag hair Buns and ponytails with wet hair…Hair is weakest when wet ( I wait till my hair is at least damp before bunning) Do Loose Buns or Messy Buns (alway cute) Elastic Bands with No Metal Good Day Hair Pins (Sold at Sally’s ) Use 100% Aloe Vera Gel (For Sun Burns) instead of Hair Gel If you know your hair is weak ….I would stick with banana clips or french rolls until hair gets stronger.. I personally bun 90% of the time with no problem…Loose buns are always safe….. How I achieve my sleek look in my buns…I simply….Use my spritz for my edges ( Can use water)…And lightly finger hair or use a soft brush and finger/brush into a pony tail that is not too tight..I apply my Aloe Vera Gel to just the edges then create my bun….After finishing I put on my Satin Scarf until I leave the house…When I remove my Scarf I have slick edges and a neat protective style …Without pulling my hair into tight ponytails…. Posted by Traycee