helwa
September 2nd, 2010, 05:27 AM
Hey guys! :waving:
I would love some advice regarding all the really basic things, since I'm about to start over from scratch when it comes to my hair. I've been doing the mainstream thing for years (trimming too much to gain any length what so ever, and using super expensive salon products!) When that didn't work I moved on to completely ignoring my hair instead, which of course made it longer... but it could have been in better shape. I'm also growing out chemical dye that has been dealing with lots of sun i.e my hair is somehow dry and orange. And I never really learned how to deal with my wurly (2c/3a depending on condition) hair without using lots of drying products and styling tools on it! I need you to share your knowledge with me.
Right now I'm still using very random shampoos and conditioners, brush my hair with one of those awful brushes with plastic pins (I know, it's just so hard to stop! And the ones I've tried that are supposed to be better only brushes my hair on the surface), try to sort out the hair accessories that I know arent very kind to my hair... but I'm still using some of the hairbands with metal pieces on them, these decorated bobby pins that tend to get stuck etc... I do, however, oil my hair a lot (with Amla, that is cheap and easy to find in Egypt!) and I have gotten a lot better at wearing my hair up when it's windy, braiding it before going to bed and things like that. I've also stopped straightening and blowdrying my hair, and I'm trying to get used to not dying it. Oh, and I trimmed almost 2 inches to get rid of damage. So at least I'm getting somewhere. :wannabe:
I need to come up with a completely new everyday routine... preferably consisting of products that are quite cheap and easy to find/make or bring with me since I will be staying in Egypt, where it might be hard to find the same things as in Europe. I need your recommendations regarding everything from washing, brushing and styling to leave ins, deep treatments and hair accessories. What works for you? And what should I avoid; what's the deal with SLS and cones for example? And does anyone have any good advice when it comes to protecting your hair from the sun?
Super excited to get a fresh start, I hope that I can get some good advice here. I would really appreciate your help. :flower:
I would love some advice regarding all the really basic things, since I'm about to start over from scratch when it comes to my hair. I've been doing the mainstream thing for years (trimming too much to gain any length what so ever, and using super expensive salon products!) When that didn't work I moved on to completely ignoring my hair instead, which of course made it longer... but it could have been in better shape. I'm also growing out chemical dye that has been dealing with lots of sun i.e my hair is somehow dry and orange. And I never really learned how to deal with my wurly (2c/3a depending on condition) hair without using lots of drying products and styling tools on it! I need you to share your knowledge with me.
Right now I'm still using very random shampoos and conditioners, brush my hair with one of those awful brushes with plastic pins (I know, it's just so hard to stop! And the ones I've tried that are supposed to be better only brushes my hair on the surface), try to sort out the hair accessories that I know arent very kind to my hair... but I'm still using some of the hairbands with metal pieces on them, these decorated bobby pins that tend to get stuck etc... I do, however, oil my hair a lot (with Amla, that is cheap and easy to find in Egypt!) and I have gotten a lot better at wearing my hair up when it's windy, braiding it before going to bed and things like that. I've also stopped straightening and blowdrying my hair, and I'm trying to get used to not dying it. Oh, and I trimmed almost 2 inches to get rid of damage. So at least I'm getting somewhere. :wannabe:
I need to come up with a completely new everyday routine... preferably consisting of products that are quite cheap and easy to find/make or bring with me since I will be staying in Egypt, where it might be hard to find the same things as in Europe. I need your recommendations regarding everything from washing, brushing and styling to leave ins, deep treatments and hair accessories. What works for you? And what should I avoid; what's the deal with SLS and cones for example? And does anyone have any good advice when it comes to protecting your hair from the sun?
Super excited to get a fresh start, I hope that I can get some good advice here. I would really appreciate your help. :flower: