One Tip - No Repeat

[DarkJoy]

If you sleep wild and satin/silk bonnets, caps, and scarves fly off in the night, buy satin or silk pillowcases instead.

 

[Babysaffy]

We can use mainstream/'white people' hair products. Don't feel tied to the ethnic aisle..

 

[DarkJoy]

Hard water leaves mineral deposits, lime, rust from old pipes and chlorine build-up on hair AND skin.

 

[BraunSugar]

Reserve some cute accessories, hats, scarves, or wigs for those bad hair days.

 

[NIN4eva]

If you know direct heat causes breakage for you and you have a length goal. Let that heat go girl! You can live and style without it! Learn to love texture. Your hair will thank you greatly!

 

[Napp]

When layering products mix them in your palms before applying them to the hair. If they become a smooth mixture its ok to apply. If it becomes clumpy do not apply. This prevents unecessary washing

 

[30something]

Remember to try to have fun with your hair too.

 

[30something]

You probably wont escape the effects of humidity.

 

[30something]

Buy professional/quality heat styling tools, a good quality blow drier makes a huge difference. Even if you are only using it 4 times a year. Folica always has great sales going on thought out the year IE: black friday, and Christmas/ end of the year.

 

[AJellyCake]

Use old shopping bags as deep conditioning caps and shower caps.

If you use shopping bags, try to use ones without writing! The writing dye can bleed when wet and stain your stuff!

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[30something]

Experiment with a no shampoo or low shampoo regimen if you are prone to having very dry hair. Even the no sulfates shampoo can be very stripping and you may have to spend too much effort into restoring the moisture back into your hair every time you wash.

 

[LadyChe]

Wash your combs, brushes, scarves and bonnets periodically. Never let grease and hair accumulate between stylings.

*side eye* when's the last time you washed your hair tools LHCF?????? : )

 

[AJellyCake]

The right technique can be just important as the right product. Should you rake products through or smooth them on? Use the tension method or the comb-chase method when flat-ironing? DC with heat or without? Etc.

Figure out the right techniques for your hair and lifestyle!

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[AJellyCake]

Ends make inches!! Protect them and you will retain the results of all of your hard work!

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[PJaye]

Try repurposing ineffective products before discarding them completely (e.g., using a weak DC as a leave-in, an unsuccessful leave-in as a refresher on dry or damp hair, natural sealants as skin moisturizers).

 

[PJaye]

Beware of hidden proteins and the ingredients that will behave like a protein, especially if you’re hair is protein sensitive (i.e., gelatin, placenta, soy, aloe vera, wheat germ, whey, algae, seaweed, coconut cream/milk/solids, etc.)

 

[PJaye]

Chase the ingredients not the product. Seek out the components that have proven to work well on your hair (i.e., BTMS, panthenol, protein, oil, glycerin, silk, aloe vera, shea butter).

 

[PJaye]

The LHCF search engine should be your first line of defense. If you are confused, have a question or require information, there are countless older threads that contain valuable information waiting in the wings.

 

[PJaye]

Ceramides!!! Try to incorporate some type of ceramide into your routine given their ability to assist with the protein-moisture balance.

 

[PJaye]

All oils aren’t created equally - there are drying oils, penetrative oils and coating oils. Find the one that will work best for you.

 

[PJaye]

With parental permission and support, sponsor a struggling youngster’s hair journey with a gift basket of simple, but effective products.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

Try a cleansing conditioner.

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[IDareT'sHair]

Take Extra good care of your: Crown, Edges, Nape. Treat them well with a little extra product.

 

[ms.tatiana]

If your weave is to tight take it down, no need in pulling to hard on your scalp.

 

[ilong]

Journalize your products with dates - especially vitamins - so if a negative result is experience you can identify the culprit.

 

[ilong]

Napp posted 4 tips in one post

 

[ilong]

@20Something gave us 3 tips in one post and 2 tips in another post

 

[divachyk]

Scalp massages are great for stimulating the scalp.

 

[divachyk]

The L.O.C. (liquid/oil/cream) method is great for moisturizing dry hair.

 

[knjsavy]

Protective styling is cute. Dont get pulled into the a bun is boring situation. The bun can be placed all over yo head and dressed up with so many accessories.