tkj25
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so i'm online looking for a natural alternative to roux porosity control (if there is one) and i came across this article. very interesting, concise read:
http://www.platypusplanet.com/hairtheory.html
Healthy Hair- Hair is healthy depending on two factors-porosity and moisture. Porosity is the relative density of the protein matrix that makes up each hair. Over time the protein molecules in the hair oxidize, or float away with oxygen molecules. When this happens, the cuticle of the hair(outer layer) will raise up from being flat and sealed. It's more likely to tangle and, because there are more holes in the hair, moisture isn't trapped in the hair shaft. To keep the naturally occuring damage at a minimum, use less hot water, rinse conditioners with cool water to close the cuticle and trap the moisture in, and keep the ends of the hair trimmed to stop the unravelling effect of drying ends. Remember, those ends have been through a lot more that the hair next to your scalp.
Color applications, sunlight, and excessive blowdrying speed up the natural process of oxidation. Conditioners are usually either relatively light and are mostly for detangling, or they are denser moisturizers for more porous or course hair. Moisturizing conditioners help replace the quickly-lost oils, sooth the hair shaft, enhance curl, and make hair easier to comb out. They don't, however, address the issue of oxidation. To control the damage or, to reverse it altogether, use a protein conditioner.
Protein conditioners are usually lightweight leave-in conditioners for damage maintenance or heavier treatments to reverse the damage. Protein treatments should be used sparingly. Too much protein soaked into the hairshaft will leave no room for moisture. This will result in hair that is very strong, but inflexible. Instead of bending or stretching-it breaks.
It makes sense to have more than one conditioner. Sometimes you need to simply detangle the hair for a night out on the town. Sometimes you need to moisturize the hair because it's frizzy or won't curl well. Sometimes you need to repair the damage of intense chemical treatments.
Shampoos are formulated for four major types of cleansing- purifying,bodifying, normal cleansing, or gentle cleansing. Over-use of purifying or bodifying shampoos can dry the hair out. It's logical to have more than one shampoo.
My personal philosophy on hair products is this: Start natural. Synthetic aromas deplete your ability to smell over time. Organic aromas are infinitely more complex and subtle. Well made body care products don't build up or dry you out. Their effects may vary somewhat with each individuals body chemistry, but overall they are more likely to truly clean and condition your hair. Styling products, well...as long as you can wash the *%$# out of your hair and it does what you want, GO FOR IT! I had dreadlocks for a while. You wouldn't believe what I was putting in my hair and not washing out...
http://www.platypusplanet.com/hairtheory.html
Healthy Hair- Hair is healthy depending on two factors-porosity and moisture. Porosity is the relative density of the protein matrix that makes up each hair. Over time the protein molecules in the hair oxidize, or float away with oxygen molecules. When this happens, the cuticle of the hair(outer layer) will raise up from being flat and sealed. It's more likely to tangle and, because there are more holes in the hair, moisture isn't trapped in the hair shaft. To keep the naturally occuring damage at a minimum, use less hot water, rinse conditioners with cool water to close the cuticle and trap the moisture in, and keep the ends of the hair trimmed to stop the unravelling effect of drying ends. Remember, those ends have been through a lot more that the hair next to your scalp.
Color applications, sunlight, and excessive blowdrying speed up the natural process of oxidation. Conditioners are usually either relatively light and are mostly for detangling, or they are denser moisturizers for more porous or course hair. Moisturizing conditioners help replace the quickly-lost oils, sooth the hair shaft, enhance curl, and make hair easier to comb out. They don't, however, address the issue of oxidation. To control the damage or, to reverse it altogether, use a protein conditioner.
Protein conditioners are usually lightweight leave-in conditioners for damage maintenance or heavier treatments to reverse the damage. Protein treatments should be used sparingly. Too much protein soaked into the hairshaft will leave no room for moisture. This will result in hair that is very strong, but inflexible. Instead of bending or stretching-it breaks.
It makes sense to have more than one conditioner. Sometimes you need to simply detangle the hair for a night out on the town. Sometimes you need to moisturize the hair because it's frizzy or won't curl well. Sometimes you need to repair the damage of intense chemical treatments.
Shampoos are formulated for four major types of cleansing- purifying,bodifying, normal cleansing, or gentle cleansing. Over-use of purifying or bodifying shampoos can dry the hair out. It's logical to have more than one shampoo.
My personal philosophy on hair products is this: Start natural. Synthetic aromas deplete your ability to smell over time. Organic aromas are infinitely more complex and subtle. Well made body care products don't build up or dry you out. Their effects may vary somewhat with each individuals body chemistry, but overall they are more likely to truly clean and condition your hair. Styling products, well...as long as you can wash the *%$# out of your hair and it does what you want, GO FOR IT! I had dreadlocks for a while. You wouldn't believe what I was putting in my hair and not washing out...
now i gotta finish my search
erplexed 
you'll get you're hair done by a man, but won't take hair advice from a man ... where's my switch
My hair needs a lot of moisture, and less protein, I guess. I showed my beautician my dominican products- lacio lacio,silicon mix,salerm,nacidit. She told me to be careful because they have protein/silicon in them. I told her they made my hair soft, but she said if I use them alot in the long run my hair will get dry. I was like nooooooo 
Has anyone experienced dry hair with the dominican products?? I've heard nothing but great reviews from them, some people on the board have been using them for years.
I just called to see if they do anything besides haircuts (all that's advertised on the website).
WHA???????........
I am sorry if I ever called you "girl" tkj25..........
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