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[asha]

Hi everyone,

I was doing a search on hair and came across these websites which I thought were informative. Enjoy, and sorry if any have already been posted.

Catt

http://alternativehealth.lifetips.com/TipSC.asp__Q__id__E__57864

http://www.mrbreakfast.com/feature_honey.asp

http://www.substance.com/honey

http://www.areaguidesmall.com/store_main.asp?kdmsj=87&fm=1

http://www.naani.com/types_of_natural_hairstyles.htm

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks!

 

[Allandra]

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[Kaela]

Thanks for posting!
This is interesting I copied this directly from the article. There are a couple tips on here I know will raise some flags around here...but thats why we have this board.

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Maintenance Do's &amp; Don'ts
Do use a super-moisturizing shampoo. "Chemically treated hair can never get enough hydration," says Mitchell. "Relaxed hair is very porous, so it's difficult for moisture to stay trapped in the cuticle."
Do condition every time you wash. Conditioner protects hair and prepares it for styling instruments. Bi-monthly touch-ups can take their toll, leaving hair dehydrated and damaged but ask your stylist about some of the newest relaxers which are formulated with rich conditioners.

Do use a follicle-building conditioner. "A reconstructive conditioner helps smooth out broken cuticles and makes hair supple and stronger.

Do switch conditioners every third week. "Your hair can reject a conditioner if you over-use it," Mitchell says. "You'll have better results if you find two products and switch, continually shocking the cuticle."

Do monitor the heat of your curling iron. Wrap a paper towel in your curling iron like it's your hair -- if it singes, the iron's too hot.

Don't blow-dry hair without protection. After shampooing and conditioning, part hair in sections and apply a dollop of heat-activated strand protector in a cream or gel form to each piece -- this lowers the risk of split ends and damaged cuticles. Try Redken Centigrade Heat-Activated Gel, $9.95, Redken.com).

Don't wash hair more than once a week. "Most shampoos have strong detergents in them which futher dry-out hair," Mitchell says. Over-washing can result in a dull appearance and split ends. In between washings, freshen up hair (or get rid of "party smells" like cigarettes or other people's perfume!) with an odor neutralizer. Try Salon Selectives Air It Out, $2.99 at drugstores.

Don't leave a curling iron on your hair for more than 8 seconds. "No matter the setting, if you leave the iron on hair too long, or concentrate it on one place, you'll get breakage," Mitchell says. "The tool isn't damaging, the person [with the tool] is!"