Tips and Tricks: Home Hair Treatment
6/08/2015 02:21:00 PM
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Summer
is favored by a lot of Filipinos due to the countless activities that
are available during this period. However it is equally dreaded because intense heat and high humidity in the country can wreak damage to our
tresses. The general majority turn to salons for a quick fix. But why spend so
much money when you can save more by doing the hair treatment yourself? I know the
season is about to end but it is not an excuse. Your hair should always get
some good old TLC. Here are my tips:
Make it a
habit
I recommend
setting at least an hour and a half every weekend for this task. If that
doesn’t work a bi-monthly schedule would do. Point is, do it as often as
possible. Frequency will not only produce better results, it also helps prevent
future damage.
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Chemical or
Natural?
Natural
treatment methods such as coconut oil or the likes, most of the time, will not
work with chemically treated locks (with the exception of Argan Oil). Chemical
processes alter the composition of hair preventing it to fully absorb nutrients
from natural substances. It will just sit on top and will get washed off
easily.
Shampoo
Tricks
Like animals adapting to their environment for survival, hair too, will
get accustomed to any given merchandise that is frequently used. Switch it up
on treatment day! By introducing a different shampoo, hair will react
differently because the chemical formula is not something it is familiar with.
Doing so will increase the possible benefits of hair treatment.
Leave the
shampoo on for 5 to 10 minutes depending on hair type. The feeling will be
extra dry after washing but the cuticles will open, allowing more of the product
to be absorbed.
Treatment
Dos
Strictly
follow the recommended time frame. Leaving it on for an extended period
doesn’t guarantee a better outcome, but it could actually cause more
damage. Using a hair cap or hot towel may help, but do check if it is
suggested. Bottom line is: read instructions carefully before using.
Water Talk
Use lukewarm
water during shampoo to help open the hair cuticles. Use cold water when
rinsing treatment product to seal it.
Next Day
Routine
Try to avoid
washing hair for at least 24 hours. As majority of treatment products will not
show immediate effects, natural oils may increase the possibility of an
enhanced turn out. However, I am also aware that this is out of the
question during summer. An [itchy] alternative is skipping shampoo for the next
one or two bathing sessions. They are formulated to clean, thus will also
remove any treatment product easily or whatever is left of it. Stick to your
favorite conditioner (it’s easier said than done). Who knows, you might be up
for a silkier surprise!
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Styling
The use of hot
tools is not recommended as this will increase the possible damage inflicted to
your hair. The temperature is bad enough but adding more stress to the tresses by
utilizing curling irons, flat irons, or blow dryers in high setting during this
season will greatly speed up mane mayhem.
Treatment
Products
Change it up
once in a while. Do I still have to blabber about how hair adapts? You get the
point.
Also, don’t just buy random products off the counter. Research is key to get
the optimal result. Find out which ones are proven to be effective. Click the “Product
Review” or “Hair” link under labels (right hand corner of the page) to see the items
I’ve been using lately!
Conditioner
Break
This is more
of a pet peeve than a tip. But believe it or not, some people still use
conditioner during treatment day! No. Nope. Just no.
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Salon Visits
Though a lot
of at-home hair treatment products are out there, it is still important to get
an expert’s opinion. Visit your stylist and get a salon treatment at least
every quarter.
I hope this short article helped! I came up with these tips and tricks after years of getting hair treatment at salons and doing it myself at home. Comment on this post and share your best practices! I'd love to try them out myself!
I hope this short article helped! I came up with these tips and tricks after years of getting hair treatment at salons and doing it myself at home. Comment on this post and share your best practices! I'd love to try them out myself!
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