Essence mag haircare tips

[WaterChylde]

Did anyone else see the haircare tips in the Feb issue of Essence (pages 50-60)? Granted this is stuff that we talk about on this forum regularly, but it's nice to see that same info out in publication. I'm thinking of scanning the pages for friends.

 

[candibaby]

hmm.. I guess I should go pick it up then.

 

[Allandra]

I haven't seen it yet. Ill have to check it out.

 

[MissB]

And of course this article mentions the Phytospecific Vital Force Conditioner. It seems like the Phytospecific epidemic is everywhere....

 

[ms_kenesha]

They...are...stalking...US!

 

[KAddy]

And of course this article mentions the Phytospecific Vital Force Conditioner. It seems like the Phytospecific epidemic is everywhere....

 

[PhonyBaloney500]

They mentioned the $$$$$$ Curve salone Miss Jessie's Buttercreame as well.

(Haven't bought it but glanced at it at the newstand)

 

[BklynHeart]

I just finished looking at it. I like Essence, for years they gave great haircare tips.

 

[lovelymissyoli]

And of course this article mentions the Phytospecific Vital Force Conditioner. It seems like the Phytospecific epidemic is everywhere....

It sure does seem like some Phytospecific epidemic...and I just got hit by it because I plan to jump on the bandwagon!

I might have to pick this issue up and see what all it has to say.

 

[Healthb4Length]

THey also mentioned using a humidifer (sp) to moisturize your hair. Remember last year everyone was talking about getting one? I think they ARE STALKING US! LOL!

 

[JenJen2721]

Who's on the cover? I have a subscription...the last one I received had Vivica Fox on it, but I haven't had a chance to read it yet.

 

[Healthb4Length]

I believe it's the one with WILL and JADA on the cover. BTW JADA's hair looks WONDERFUL!

 

[bajanplums1]

SECTION: BEAUTY AND STYLE; Strands; Pg. 50

LENGTH: 931 words

HEADLINE: cold comfort

BYLINE: BY PAMELA EDWARDS, BY ONDREA BARBE

HIGHLIGHT:
Now that our hair is experiencing the worst of winter, it's time for some serious TLC. Protect your tresses from the elements with these bright ideas

BODY:
Winter's harsh winds and frigid temperatures can be brutal on our tender strands. Overheated homes and work spaces as well as styling tools like blow-dryers and curling irons also take their toll. That's why it's so important to be extra careful this time of year. These tips from top stylists apply, no matter what hair type you have:

Don't let wool and cotton come into direct contact with your hair; these fibers sap the hair of moisture, leaving it brittle and prone to breakage. Instead, opt for silk-lined hats and scarves. But if you must wear wool or cotton caps and scarves, or you like to sleep on cotton pillowcases, wear a silk scarf or satin cap as a barrier.
Use a humidifier at night, which helps your hair drink in moisture while you sleep. Deep-condition weekly for added hydration. For specific advice by hair type, read on.

relaxed hair

Daily Care
* Restore moisture. Like your skin, your hair needs more moisture in winter. Hydrate daily with a light leave-in conditioner and nourishing sheen spray. Such products are less likely than heavy pomades or oils to weigh the hair down. We like Ouidad Botanical Boost Leave In Conditioner With Aloe Vera and Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Sheen Spray, or for coarser textures, Optimum Oil Therapy Hair & Scalp Conditioner.
* Curb product buildup, which also contributes to dryness, with a buildup remover like KMS Cleansing Spray.

Weekly Care
* Deep-condition the right way. Chemically treated hair craves both protein and moisturizing conditioners. "When hair is relaxed, its protein bonds break down or, in some cases, have completely dissolved," explains Tony Beckerman, chief development officer for Ellin LaVar Textures, a new nourishing hair-care line. It's important to restore protein when you deep-treat, but it's also just as important to follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. "Too much protein can make hair brittle, so it never hurts to complete your deep treatment with a moisturizing conditioner," says Beckerman. Try Ellin LaVar ReconstructMasque or PhytoSpecific Vital Force Creme Bath.
* Always use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, but skip the "two-in-one" shampoo -- conditioners, Beckerman advises. They're heavy on silicones and can leave a dulling and clogging residue.
* Extend the time between touch-ups, and stretch that six-to-nine-week window to eight-to-ten weeks. This time of year the fewer chemical treatments your hair undergoes, the better.
* If you blow-dry at home, try to condition as you dry. One option: the Bio-Ionic Super Hydrator Pro Dryer. Its makers claim it delivers a faster drying time while retaining almost 60 percent of the hair's moisture.
For details, see Where to Buy.

color-treated hair

Daily Care
* Give color-treated hair regular doses of moisture. Toni Love, hair-care expert and owner of the Toni Love Advanced Training Center for Cosmetology in Moundville, Alabama, recommends Dudley's PCA Moisture Retainer for daily use. "The product holds on to whatever moisture is in your strands," she explains. A dime-size amount will do, and it's fine to use with heat.
* Keep heat-styling to a minimum. "Once a week is enough for color-treated hair," Love says. With heat, be sure to use a thermal protector like Mizani ThermaStrength Strengthening Style Serum.

Weekly Care
* Deep-condition your color-treated hair every ten days, Ouidad says. "For more intense hydration, spike your deep treatments with half an overripe avocado, a dollop of mayonnaise or a tablespoon of olive oil," says stylist Olive Benson of Olive's International Textures Beauty Salon and Day Spa in Boston. "These are very effective moisturizing agents." On the off weeks when you don't deep-treat, use a hot-oil treatment, adds Benson.
* If possible, lengthen the time between chemical treatments by at least two weeks, especially if you relax and color.
* Always use color-specific shampoos and conditioners because they truly do extend the life of your dye job.

natural hair

Daily Care
* Step up your moisturizing routine in the winter, says Titi Branch, co-owner of the Curve Salon in Brooklyn. Her suggestion: Focus on the ends and moisturize dry areas at least every other day. She prefers hydrators with water as a main ingredient. Try Miss Jessie's Curly Buttercreme or Dr. Hauschka Neem Hair Oil.
* Don't forget water, a natural moisturizer, for additional hydration. After you've secured your natural style at night, give it a light spritz of plain water or, better yet, mist it with a light, water-based leave-in conditioner.
* Massage the scalp for five minutes every other day, advises Ouidad, stylist and owner of New York's Ouidad Salon. "It stimulates circulation and contributes to a healthy, supple scalp."

Weekly Care
* Use moisturizing shampoos and conditioners that are chock-full of additional hydrators and protective agents that benefit natural hair, says Simone Hylton of the Natural Trend Setters salon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Check out the Pureology Serious Colour Care hair-care line.
* Add heat to your deep-conditioning treatments. Apply the deep conditioner to freshly washed hair and cover with a plastic cap. Then sit under a dryer for 15 minutes. "Fifteen minutes is the amount of time it takes for the molecules in your hair cuticle to bond with your deep treatment," explains Ouidad.

GRAPHIC: Photos 1 through 3, no caption, PHOTOGRAPHY BY ONDREA BARBE

LOAD-DATE: January 19, 2005

 

[CandiceC]

Thanks for posting this, Bajanplums1!

 

[Tene]

Thanks for posting this

 

[JenJen2721]

Thanks for posting that BP1!