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I am an african american female and my hair is thick and course and I also want to put color in my hair
Answer
You should try to avoid putting chemicals or heat in your hair in order to avoid dryness and damage. However, if you really want to color it, you should use the Fantasia IC for Color Treated & Chemically Damaged hair regularly once it's dyed.
It's really important to establish a good natural regimen to help you maintain healthy manageable hair.
SHAMPOO: Some would recommend shampooing every 7-10 days. I usually shampoo once every 2 weeks when I keep my hair in twists (I'm natural). You don't need to shampoo daily as that dries out African American hair--it's important that we keep the natural oils in our hair, which helps to keep our hair moisturized and soft. Many store bought shampoos contain sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates (SLS), which strips our hair of all its natural oils and leaves the hair very dry and brittle. AVOID THESE SHAMPOOS. Instead, find a shampoo that doesn't contain SLS or any other type of sulfates. Some good shampoos are:
-Giovanni (they sell this at Whole Foods)
-Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose
-Trader Joe's Nourish Spa (very inexpensive, it costs about $2.49 in Boston, so i'm guessing about $3 on average nationwide--contains mostly organic ingredients and essential oils--however it does contain PARABENS, which have been speculated to be cancer-causing, but they are listed way down at the bottom of the ingredients list, which means that it contains very little of those chemicals--but just be aware)
**Basically look for organic shampoos that contain all natural ingredients.
CO-WASH: Instead of using shampoo, you can also co-wash your hair. Co-Washing is using a conditioner to cleanse your scalp instead of shampoo, which contains harsher chemicals and SLS. Conditioners have the same exact cleaning agents as regular shampoos except that they do not contain SLS that strips hair of its natural oils. So the conditioners are strong enough to cleanse your scalp but it does not strip your hair dry. Many African American women who have healthy soft natural hair co-wash their hair. Some do this 1x a week, 2x a week, others 3x a week--it all really depends on you and how often you need to cleanse your scalp.
DEEP CONDITIONERS: Deep conditioning is key to keeping the hair moisturized, soft, and strong. You can do this after every wash or even a few times a week without even washing your hair. Some natural/relaxed women deep condition 2-3x a week, many do it 1x a week or 1x every 2 weeks. Some do it after every wash if they're keeping their head in braids or twists.
MOISTURIZERS: AVOID PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN MINERAL OIL/PETROLATUM/PETROLEUM! The mistake that many African American/Black women make is that they use products such as "grease" that contain mineral oil/petrolatum/petroleum. These ingredients DO NOT moisturize hair. Instead, they're considered fillers that just coat the scalp and clog the pores. When they do this, they prevent your pores from "breathing", which causes your hair not to grow since the pores are clogged up by that gunk. You need moisturizers that actually PENETRATE the hair shaft, not just coat it. Some good moisturizers are:
-WATER--the BEST moisturizer for our hair
-Unrefined Shea Butter (you can order this online from butters-n-bars.com--the prices are also very reasonable. You can also get Raw Shea Butter from Whole Foods, but it's a little bit more expensive ($9.99/small jar)
-Mango Butter
-Cocoa Butter
-Aloe Vera Gel
Also, you can use natural oils to SEAL in the moisture. There are many good natural oils such as:
-Olive Oil
-Coconut Oil
-Grapeseed Oil
-Jojoba Oil
-Lavender Oil
-Lemon Oil
When you moisturize your hair, use one of these oils, rub it in your hands and massage it onto your hair in order to seal in the moisture so that your hair remains soft and moisturized.
COMBING: NEVER EVER comb your hair while it is DRY if it is natural! That's a no-no! Use WIDE-TOOTH combs to comb your hair and do so while it is SLIGHTLY DAMP or WET. Always spritz your hair with a little bit of water if it is dry and you're about to comb it. Combing on dry hair causes breakage, as well as using fine-tooth combs. And ALWAYS comb from the bottom up--make sure you're getting the tangles at the bottom of the hair FIRST before you precede to move further up the hair. It's also best to finger comb your hair--you lose less hair this way and can still get the tangles out. If you still want to comb your hair afterwards with a comb, it'll be easier since you took the time to separate your hair strands with your fingers.
TRIMMING: It's important to trim your hair evey 2-3 months in order to avoid split ends. This will help keep your hair healthy and thick as well as retain length.
PROTECTIVE STYLES: Wearing protective styles are a good way to retain length. Protective styles are anything that can keep the ends of your hair from being exposed such as buns. You can also do twists and braids (although you shouldn't make the braids too tight in order to avoid breakage around the edges, and if you are using extensions, don't leave the braids in for too long, 4 weeks max). Just make sure the ends of your hair aren't constantly touching your clothing so that you can avoid breakage and split ends, which will help to retain length.
SILK/SATIN SCARF & PILLOW: It's important to wear a silk or satin bonnet to sleep every single night. This will help to keep your hair moisturized and protected while you sleep. Other materials such as COTTON scarves absorb the natural oils in your hair and dry it out--so do not wear scarves or bonnets made out of cotton when you go to sleep. Also, make sure to use a silk/satin pillow case--sometimes your bonnet/scarf might come off, leaving your hair exposed. The silk/satin pillow case won't absorb the moisture in your hair and it won't cause friction in your hair, which can lead to split ends like cotton pillowcases do.
EAT WELL: Balanced diets are what promotes beautiful healthy manageable hair. Be sure to include protein (chicken, turkey, egg, etc), dark green vegetables, carrots (promotes healthy well-conditioned hair), sweet potatoes, poultry, soy milk. Vitamins are a really good way to help you get all of the nutrients that you need and will help promote healthy hair. Take a multivitamin, flaxseed oil, hair vitamins.
GOOD WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT: Here are websites to help you take care of African American hair:
-Youtube (so many good videos--if you're natural, check out RusticBeauty--also type in "natural hair", there are so many videos out there--if you're relaxed check out Macherhair, she too has a lot of good information that can apply to both natural and relaxed hair)
-http://www.nappturality.com (very informative if you're natural or thinking about going natural--much of the info regarding products and regimens can also be used on relaxed hair)
http://www.longhaircareforum.com
http://forum.blackhairmedia.com
You should try to avoid putting chemicals or heat in your hair in order to avoid dryness and damage. However, if you really want to color it, you should use the Fantasia IC for Color Treated & Chemically Damaged hair regularly once it's dyed.
It's really important to establish a good natural regimen to help you maintain healthy manageable hair.
SHAMPOO: Some would recommend shampooing every 7-10 days. I usually shampoo once every 2 weeks when I keep my hair in twists (I'm natural). You don't need to shampoo daily as that dries out African American hair--it's important that we keep the natural oils in our hair, which helps to keep our hair moisturized and soft. Many store bought shampoos contain sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates (SLS), which strips our hair of all its natural oils and leaves the hair very dry and brittle. AVOID THESE SHAMPOOS. Instead, find a shampoo that doesn't contain SLS or any other type of sulfates. Some good shampoos are:
-Giovanni (they sell this at Whole Foods)
-Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose
-Trader Joe's Nourish Spa (very inexpensive, it costs about $2.49 in Boston, so i'm guessing about $3 on average nationwide--contains mostly organic ingredients and essential oils--however it does contain PARABENS, which have been speculated to be cancer-causing, but they are listed way down at the bottom of the ingredients list, which means that it contains very little of those chemicals--but just be aware)
**Basically look for organic shampoos that contain all natural ingredients.
CO-WASH: Instead of using shampoo, you can also co-wash your hair. Co-Washing is using a conditioner to cleanse your scalp instead of shampoo, which contains harsher chemicals and SLS. Conditioners have the same exact cleaning agents as regular shampoos except that they do not contain SLS that strips hair of its natural oils. So the conditioners are strong enough to cleanse your scalp but it does not strip your hair dry. Many African American women who have healthy soft natural hair co-wash their hair. Some do this 1x a week, 2x a week, others 3x a week--it all really depends on you and how often you need to cleanse your scalp.
DEEP CONDITIONERS: Deep conditioning is key to keeping the hair moisturized, soft, and strong. You can do this after every wash or even a few times a week without even washing your hair. Some natural/relaxed women deep condition 2-3x a week, many do it 1x a week or 1x every 2 weeks. Some do it after every wash if they're keeping their head in braids or twists.
MOISTURIZERS: AVOID PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN MINERAL OIL/PETROLATUM/PETROLEUM! The mistake that many African American/Black women make is that they use products such as "grease" that contain mineral oil/petrolatum/petroleum. These ingredients DO NOT moisturize hair. Instead, they're considered fillers that just coat the scalp and clog the pores. When they do this, they prevent your pores from "breathing", which causes your hair not to grow since the pores are clogged up by that gunk. You need moisturizers that actually PENETRATE the hair shaft, not just coat it. Some good moisturizers are:
-WATER--the BEST moisturizer for our hair
-Unrefined Shea Butter (you can order this online from butters-n-bars.com--the prices are also very reasonable. You can also get Raw Shea Butter from Whole Foods, but it's a little bit more expensive ($9.99/small jar)
-Mango Butter
-Cocoa Butter
-Aloe Vera Gel
Also, you can use natural oils to SEAL in the moisture. There are many good natural oils such as:
-Olive Oil
-Coconut Oil
-Grapeseed Oil
-Jojoba Oil
-Lavender Oil
-Lemon Oil
When you moisturize your hair, use one of these oils, rub it in your hands and massage it onto your hair in order to seal in the moisture so that your hair remains soft and moisturized.
COMBING: NEVER EVER comb your hair while it is DRY if it is natural! That's a no-no! Use WIDE-TOOTH combs to comb your hair and do so while it is SLIGHTLY DAMP or WET. Always spritz your hair with a little bit of water if it is dry and you're about to comb it. Combing on dry hair causes breakage, as well as using fine-tooth combs. And ALWAYS comb from the bottom up--make sure you're getting the tangles at the bottom of the hair FIRST before you precede to move further up the hair. It's also best to finger comb your hair--you lose less hair this way and can still get the tangles out. If you still want to comb your hair afterwards with a comb, it'll be easier since you took the time to separate your hair strands with your fingers.
TRIMMING: It's important to trim your hair evey 2-3 months in order to avoid split ends. This will help keep your hair healthy and thick as well as retain length.
PROTECTIVE STYLES: Wearing protective styles are a good way to retain length. Protective styles are anything that can keep the ends of your hair from being exposed such as buns. You can also do twists and braids (although you shouldn't make the braids too tight in order to avoid breakage around the edges, and if you are using extensions, don't leave the braids in for too long, 4 weeks max). Just make sure the ends of your hair aren't constantly touching your clothing so that you can avoid breakage and split ends, which will help to retain length.
SILK/SATIN SCARF & PILLOW: It's important to wear a silk or satin bonnet to sleep every single night. This will help to keep your hair moisturized and protected while you sleep. Other materials such as COTTON scarves absorb the natural oils in your hair and dry it out--so do not wear scarves or bonnets made out of cotton when you go to sleep. Also, make sure to use a silk/satin pillow case--sometimes your bonnet/scarf might come off, leaving your hair exposed. The silk/satin pillow case won't absorb the moisture in your hair and it won't cause friction in your hair, which can lead to split ends like cotton pillowcases do.
EAT WELL: Balanced diets are what promotes beautiful healthy manageable hair. Be sure to include protein (chicken, turkey, egg, etc), dark green vegetables, carrots (promotes healthy well-conditioned hair), sweet potatoes, poultry, soy milk. Vitamins are a really good way to help you get all of the nutrients that you need and will help promote healthy hair. Take a multivitamin, flaxseed oil, hair vitamins.
GOOD WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT: Here are websites to help you take care of African American hair:
-Youtube (so many good videos--if you're natural, check out RusticBeauty--also type in "natural hair", there are so many videos out there--if you're relaxed check out Macherhair, she too has a lot of good information that can apply to both natural and relaxed hair)
-http://www.nappturality.com (very informative if you're natural or thinking about going natural--much of the info regarding products and regimens can also be used on relaxed hair)
http://www.longhaircareforum.com
http://forum.blackhairmedia.com
Please help me with hair dye styles and colours?
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I have light brown hair, it's shoulder length and I'm growing my fringe out. I really want to dye my hair, but I have no idea what colours or style. I know for certain I don't want to dye my hair one colour all over, I want at least 2 colours. Suggestions? :-)
Answer
Is Brown Right for You?
If at least two of the following apply to you, you are probably best brunette:
You're mousy brown now. Your natural color lacks the vibrancy of richer browns and virtually begs to be deepened.
You want a low-maintenance regimen. Unless you are naturally very blonde, the upkeep for brown hair is fairly easy â and at-home coloring is close to goof-proof, says Julia Youssef, executive director of L'Oréal Paris's Hair Color Technical Center and Product Evaluation.
Your hair is damaged and dull. Dark hair color reflects light best, hides breakage, and minimizes the flaws of abused tresses.
How to be the best brunette:
1. Match your brown to your haircut. To maximize the impact of your chocolaty color, go deeper and monotone if your hair is nearly all one length. If it's shorter or very layered, make the ends slightly lighter, and weave in high- and lowlights to emphasize the texture of the cut, says Marie Robinson, a colorist at the Sally Hershberger Salon in New York City (clients include Natalie Portman).
2. Go to the extreme. The most striking brunettes today are very dark or quite light, says Robinson. If your hair color is medium in tone, you blend â in a bad way.
3. Coloring at home? Go half-and-half. One of the most common at-home haircoloring errors, according to Robinson, is a brown that's gone orangey, often the result of applying a dye that's too "warm." If it's golden brown you're after, says Robinson, buy one box of golden brown and one box of neutral brown. Mix the two, then use the combo on your hair.
4. Steer clear of hairspray, if possible. Nothing takes the sheen off shiny brunette strands faster than dousing them with hairspray, says Robinson. If you must shellac, follow with a spritz of shine serum.
5. Beware of black. If you want to deepen your brown to anything beyond dark chocolate, visit a professional, says Youssef. Once you go blue-black, there's almost no going back. The only way to lighten up is with a pricey salon procedure that involves lots of damage â to your hair and wallet.
Makeup tips for brunettes:
Pile on the mascara and make it black. You need dark fringe to balance your dark strands, says Paula Dorf, a celebrity makeup artist.
Play with jewel tones on your eyes. Brunettes can get away with dramatic eyes.
If your dark hair makes your complexion appear too pasty, shimmery bronzer is your ticket, says Ross Burton, Lancôme's national artistic director.
MC musts for brunettes:
Matrix Biolage Earth Tones Natural Brown Color Refreshing Conditioner
Oscar Blandi Crema Soothing Hair Balm
Aveda Black Malva Color Conditioner
Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Daily Color Enhancing Shampoo
Is Red Right for You?
If at least two of the following apply to you, it may be right to go ruby:
Your skin is on the pink side. There is a "right" red out there for most women, says Jennifer J, a Matrix celeb colorist and owner of Juan Juan Salons in Southern California (she colors Julia Roberts's auburn mane), but women with cool or pinkish skin pull it off best. Conversely, women with golden or olive skin have a tougher time finding one that's flattering.
You're no wallflower. Red is a head-turning hue, and you have to be self-assured enough to accept the stares, says Tasha Forgash, color specialist at Shag Salon in Boston. Colorist Sarah Gold, the guru behind Lindsay Lohan's formerly flame-colored hair, concurs: "Remember, red hair is like a sequined dress â it walks into the room before you do."
Your hair is in fairly good condition. If your strands are very dry or damaged, they will have a hard time holding on to small, red color molecules (which seep out of even the healthiest hair fairly quickly). Your mane has a better chance of becoming radiant red if it is well cared-for (read: you deep-condition weekly, get regular trims and don't heat-style every day).
How to be the best redhead:
1. Wash your hair as infrequently as possible. Ideally this would mean twice a week, says Parvine Klein, a colorist at the John Barrett Salon in New York City, but every other day will suffice if your hair is oily or very fine, says Jennifer J. On alternate days, you can rinse your hair with tepid (never hot) water if necessary â or dust your roots with a dry shampoo.
2. Avoid harsh shampoos. Most dandruff treatments are tough on colored hair, says Jennifer J. But they are death to redheads, accelerating the fading process by weeks.
3. Ask your colorist for a "to-go" kit. Jennifer J gives her redheaded clients a small vial of their hair color (at $45 a pop) to apply two weeks after their salon visit. This keeps the color looking bright and fiery all month long.
(Tip: If you can't get a to-go kit, using one of Nice 'n Easy's new Color Boosting Glazes, which will be available in March, can also do the trick.)
4. Cover up. Red hair color oxidizes faster than any other, says Forgash. So, if you're going to spend a lot of ti
Is Brown Right for You?
If at least two of the following apply to you, you are probably best brunette:
You're mousy brown now. Your natural color lacks the vibrancy of richer browns and virtually begs to be deepened.
You want a low-maintenance regimen. Unless you are naturally very blonde, the upkeep for brown hair is fairly easy â and at-home coloring is close to goof-proof, says Julia Youssef, executive director of L'Oréal Paris's Hair Color Technical Center and Product Evaluation.
Your hair is damaged and dull. Dark hair color reflects light best, hides breakage, and minimizes the flaws of abused tresses.
How to be the best brunette:
1. Match your brown to your haircut. To maximize the impact of your chocolaty color, go deeper and monotone if your hair is nearly all one length. If it's shorter or very layered, make the ends slightly lighter, and weave in high- and lowlights to emphasize the texture of the cut, says Marie Robinson, a colorist at the Sally Hershberger Salon in New York City (clients include Natalie Portman).
2. Go to the extreme. The most striking brunettes today are very dark or quite light, says Robinson. If your hair color is medium in tone, you blend â in a bad way.
3. Coloring at home? Go half-and-half. One of the most common at-home haircoloring errors, according to Robinson, is a brown that's gone orangey, often the result of applying a dye that's too "warm." If it's golden brown you're after, says Robinson, buy one box of golden brown and one box of neutral brown. Mix the two, then use the combo on your hair.
4. Steer clear of hairspray, if possible. Nothing takes the sheen off shiny brunette strands faster than dousing them with hairspray, says Robinson. If you must shellac, follow with a spritz of shine serum.
5. Beware of black. If you want to deepen your brown to anything beyond dark chocolate, visit a professional, says Youssef. Once you go blue-black, there's almost no going back. The only way to lighten up is with a pricey salon procedure that involves lots of damage â to your hair and wallet.
Makeup tips for brunettes:
Pile on the mascara and make it black. You need dark fringe to balance your dark strands, says Paula Dorf, a celebrity makeup artist.
Play with jewel tones on your eyes. Brunettes can get away with dramatic eyes.
If your dark hair makes your complexion appear too pasty, shimmery bronzer is your ticket, says Ross Burton, Lancôme's national artistic director.
MC musts for brunettes:
Matrix Biolage Earth Tones Natural Brown Color Refreshing Conditioner
Oscar Blandi Crema Soothing Hair Balm
Aveda Black Malva Color Conditioner
Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Daily Color Enhancing Shampoo
Is Red Right for You?
If at least two of the following apply to you, it may be right to go ruby:
Your skin is on the pink side. There is a "right" red out there for most women, says Jennifer J, a Matrix celeb colorist and owner of Juan Juan Salons in Southern California (she colors Julia Roberts's auburn mane), but women with cool or pinkish skin pull it off best. Conversely, women with golden or olive skin have a tougher time finding one that's flattering.
You're no wallflower. Red is a head-turning hue, and you have to be self-assured enough to accept the stares, says Tasha Forgash, color specialist at Shag Salon in Boston. Colorist Sarah Gold, the guru behind Lindsay Lohan's formerly flame-colored hair, concurs: "Remember, red hair is like a sequined dress â it walks into the room before you do."
Your hair is in fairly good condition. If your strands are very dry or damaged, they will have a hard time holding on to small, red color molecules (which seep out of even the healthiest hair fairly quickly). Your mane has a better chance of becoming radiant red if it is well cared-for (read: you deep-condition weekly, get regular trims and don't heat-style every day).
How to be the best redhead:
1. Wash your hair as infrequently as possible. Ideally this would mean twice a week, says Parvine Klein, a colorist at the John Barrett Salon in New York City, but every other day will suffice if your hair is oily or very fine, says Jennifer J. On alternate days, you can rinse your hair with tepid (never hot) water if necessary â or dust your roots with a dry shampoo.
2. Avoid harsh shampoos. Most dandruff treatments are tough on colored hair, says Jennifer J. But they are death to redheads, accelerating the fading process by weeks.
3. Ask your colorist for a "to-go" kit. Jennifer J gives her redheaded clients a small vial of their hair color (at $45 a pop) to apply two weeks after their salon visit. This keeps the color looking bright and fiery all month long.
(Tip: If you can't get a to-go kit, using one of Nice 'n Easy's new Color Boosting Glazes, which will be available in March, can also do the trick.)
4. Cover up. Red hair color oxidizes faster than any other, says Forgash. So, if you're going to spend a lot of ti
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