One Tip - No Repeat

[julzinha]

ALWAYS have two or three different staples for each product category.

You should have two or three different shampoos you love, two or three different DCs, two or three different leave ins.

Companies are always changing ingredients and discontinuing products. If you have one staple conditioner or shampoo, if that company ever changes ingredients or discontinues the product it can make you incredibly angry. Then you will be searching high and low for the product or have to find a brand new staple.

 

[natstar]

Find a good shampoo. Nothing wrong with it

 

[discodumpling]

Pick a regi and stick with it for at least 6 weeks unless you notice adverse effects sooner than that. STOP jumping from regi to regi expecting results from an inconsistent regi.

 

[discodumpling]

Use a product in its entirety unless you experience immediate adverse effects. You can't possibly form a good opinion after one use. Try using the product in different ways to meet your unique hair needs.

 

[Ogoma]

Nothing wrong with cones. Some can actually help your hair a lot. As long as you wash your hair regularly, it will not be a problem. Wasted too much time avoiding cones when using them would have saved me time and money.

 

[julzinha]

Sometimes you should stay off of YouTube and the blogs because many times hair envy can make you feel worse about your hair. It's not thick enough or long enough or my hair pattern sucks. Stay off of the blogs and YouTube and focus on maintaining and achieving your own hair goals.

 

[ilong]

Spend more time developing methods on how to be consistent using products and less time buying products. Regimens/Products aren't effective without consistency.

 

[ilong]

Get an "on the ground" HAIR BUDDY. Someone you can physically meet with, share results, encourage and set/ work towards goals with

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Don't be afraid to 'start over' if you have to. Nothing wrong that.

Look at it as: "Lesson Learned" and just Keep moving forward.

It will help you learn new things about your Hair that you didn't know before.

 

[ilong]

Make "vitamin paks"
Purchase 2" x 2" or 2" x 3" small plastic zip lock bags, like those attached to clothing with extra buttons and trim inside or used in jewelry findings locations. findings and in hardware stores. Cost is ~1.00 for 100 bags. Make a month's supply of "paks" by placing your daily supplements in the bags and putting them in a little storage container on counter, on shelf or in fridge (I store in fridge.). Now you can grab a pak each morning without having to take time to gather, open and close containers. You can even store some at work as a back-up, just in case you forget to grab a "pak" one morning.

 

[ilong]

Have your iron and ferritin levels checked. Too low or too high levels can promote hair loss.

 

[movingforward]

Make "vitamin paks"
Purchase 2" x 2" or 2" x 3" small plastic zip lock bags, like those attached to clothing with extra buttons and trim inside or used in jewelry findings locations. findings and in hardware stores. Cost is ~1.00 for 100 bags. Make a month's supply of "paks" by placing your daily supplements in the bags and putting them in a little storage container on counter, on shelf or in fridge (I store in fridge.). Now you can grab a pak each morning without having to take time to gather, open and close containers. You can even store some at work as a back-up, just in case you forget to grab a "pak" one morning.

Now that's a great suggestion!

 

[ilong]

If you are experiencing hair loss issues, go see a trichologist (hair loss specialist) - not a plain ol' dermatologist.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Look forward to and Get Excited about doing your hair. Don't look at it as a 'chore'.

 

[Bibliophile]

For shoulder-armpit lengths:
Style your hair so ends don't rub your shoulders to prevent breakage from friction.

 

[julzinha]

Never use products that work just okay on your hair. Every product in your regimen should work GREAT on your hair. I truly notice a difference in my hair when I use products that are mediocre on my hair. It ends up feeling rough and I have to moisturize more. My poo, DC, moisturizer all work great on my hair and I'm able to use less product and moisturize my hair every other day.

 

[julzinha]

Consider financial sustainability with ALL products/regimens. Be sure you can afford the products (long-term) to maintain results.

That is a great tip and it's the reason I won't even try some products because using them long term would just cost way too much!

But I do have some special occasion and once in a blue moon with a great sale products.

 

[julzinha]

Don't be afraid to be somewhat heavy handed. Using a good amount of product just ensures distribution to each strand.

 

[ilong]

Start Christmas shopping early - From YOUR PJ STASH. Gift the extra and don't want/use anymore products to folks on your Christmas list.

 

[HappyAtLast]

So true! There are too many products out there to just settle for mediocre. Everyone should have the experience of using "holy grail" products, not just o.k. products.

Never use products that work just okay on your hair. Every product in your regimen should work GREAT on your hair. I truly notice a difference in my hair when I use products that are mediocre on my hair. It ends up feeling rough and I have to moisturize more. My poo, DC, moisturizer all work great on my hair and I'm able to use less product and moisturize my hair every other day.

 

[ilong]

Have a base knowledge of what vitamins/minerals promote your intended goal, for example hair growth. Compare the ingredients of similar products (i.e. Hair Skin Nail supplements) to ensure the ingredients are known to support your intended goal before switching products.

 

[mysblossom]

Especially for natural hair newbies and/or those who are unaccustomed to doing their own hair:

To reduce mechanical damage and resultant breakage, you might try washing your hair IN TWISTS and conditioning your hair IN TWISTS.

Details:

• This will help you keep your hair stretched, which in turn can reduce the amount of detangling needed.
• Reducing the amount of detangling needed can drastically reduce knots, damage, and breakage.
• Once you increase in your hair care skills, you can always return to regular washing and conditioning if you feel that doing so in twists isn't quite effective enough.
• Here is a demo video from which I learned this strategy:
  
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Blessings!

 

[mysblossom]

Especially for natural hair newbies and/or those who are unaccustomed to doing their own hair:

One of the best, more empowering, most complete tutorials on how to do your own twist out can be found on pashtash's Youtube channel.

Details:

• The tutorial consists of multiple videos.
• Here is video #1:
  
  

Blessings!

 

[Liberianmami26]

Stretch and/or blow dry your hair before arriving at the hair braiding shop it will save you the agony of braiders ripping through your hair trying to detangle

 

[Liberianmami26]

Detangle and moisturize your hair a lil before heading to the Dominican salon or your other salon it will save you from folks who don't have gentle hands for natural hair.

 

[LuciaAbigail]

When blowdrying hair for a press, use the tension method to dry your hair to about 95%. Then use a brush to get that last 5% dry. You'll get the benefit of the brush (nice volume, sleek finish) without all the damage it can cause (breakage, ripping out hair).

 

[Amethyst67]

Use a humidifier in the winter. It will keep your hair from drying out.

 

[Amethyst67]

Prepoo with EVCO and essential oils under a steamer. This will do wonders for your hair and scalp.

 

[Amethyst67]

ACV is very good as a prepoo to cleanse your scalp and remove product build up.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Love your hair and leave it alone. Sometimes your hair just doesn't feel like being bothered.