pmichael52172
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I called my old stylist last night for a hair question. Why can't I retain length? I know my hair is growing because my streaks have completely grown out but my length is still the same or not as much as it should be.
She reminded me of the constant dusting/trimming I was doing when I was recovering from breakage in the back. But she also said I have to know the "timing" of my hair. I sometimes may do it too much before my growth can present itself. So when it spurts, I cut and probably more than needed.
She keeps a log/diary of every regular customer she has, so that she can change products when their hair conditions change. Based on my hair history, I should do the following:
Now that she can tell my hair is all even and healthy now, chill out on the trimming so often and so much in amount.
STOP USING CLARIFYING SHAMPOO (she cringed when she heard I used it every blue moon. She said my hair is so dry and porous, the pomades and greases I use are soaked up and are needed - I don't have build-up from this).
Wearing my hair up and protecting my ends like I'm doing is good in prep for the winter but let it down every so often and don't pin too tight and in the same place all the time. (My hair is fine so stress breaks it easily)
Lastly she told me about a conditioner that she knows I would love and would be perfect for me. She's tried it on every one in the shop and they LOVE it. She said it's expensive so she only includes it with the touch ups else most of her customers won't pay for it. It's TIGI S-Factor Serious Conditioner. She said that my naturally dry hair will love this and adding it to my winter regime, may help me get and keep my length. It says: "TIGI S-Factor Serious Conditioner - Intensive hair remedy. Leave in 3-5 minutes. Silicone polymer with amino acids smoothes and shines; conditions, strengthens and protects color. Sunflower Seed Oil provides extreme moisture and shine. TIGI S-Factor Serious Conditioner contains Vitamin E and Hydrolyzed Silk to minimize split ends."
Anybody ever tried it? It averages about $30 but she knows that I'll buy products she suggests without blinking. If I bought Dudley DRC without blinking anything else is a breeze for me. I'm running out of my current rinse out conditioner so I'll be picking this up this weekend.
She reminded me of the constant dusting/trimming I was doing when I was recovering from breakage in the back. But she also said I have to know the "timing" of my hair. I sometimes may do it too much before my growth can present itself. So when it spurts, I cut and probably more than needed.
She keeps a log/diary of every regular customer she has, so that she can change products when their hair conditions change. Based on my hair history, I should do the following:
Now that she can tell my hair is all even and healthy now, chill out on the trimming so often and so much in amount.
STOP USING CLARIFYING SHAMPOO (she cringed when she heard I used it every blue moon. She said my hair is so dry and porous, the pomades and greases I use are soaked up and are needed - I don't have build-up from this).
Wearing my hair up and protecting my ends like I'm doing is good in prep for the winter but let it down every so often and don't pin too tight and in the same place all the time. (My hair is fine so stress breaks it easily)
Lastly she told me about a conditioner that she knows I would love and would be perfect for me. She's tried it on every one in the shop and they LOVE it. She said it's expensive so she only includes it with the touch ups else most of her customers won't pay for it. It's TIGI S-Factor Serious Conditioner. She said that my naturally dry hair will love this and adding it to my winter regime, may help me get and keep my length. It says: "TIGI S-Factor Serious Conditioner - Intensive hair remedy. Leave in 3-5 minutes. Silicone polymer with amino acids smoothes and shines; conditions, strengthens and protects color. Sunflower Seed Oil provides extreme moisture and shine. TIGI S-Factor Serious Conditioner contains Vitamin E and Hydrolyzed Silk to minimize split ends."
Anybody ever tried it? It averages about $30 but she knows that I'll buy products she suggests without blinking. If I bought Dudley DRC without blinking anything else is a breeze for me. I'm running out of my current rinse out conditioner so I'll be picking this up this weekend.
. So she keeps track of the condition of your hair and conditions it accordingly. I'm thinking I will need a new conditioner this winter, something heavier, a new deep conditioner.
