Work on getting your hair healthy first so you will have a great foundation to start with, prior to braiding up. So it’s best to start doing these treatments 3 to 4 weeks before going into braids this makes your hair stronger, and is resistant to breakage. An alternative to removing your jewellery is to wear protective gloves, but if you have particularly elaborate rings, it’s best to remove them to avoid the chance of them being bumped or broken while doing physical work. So that is important, you have to speak up because it’s your head, and your money. I have spent a fortune over the years in skin care products. But one thing is for sure – all chemical peels leave the skin looking fresh, younger, vibrant, and over healthier. The best thing that you should do is get mild shampoo or one that is made for dandruff. With healthy braiding, especially if they are individuals, its best if the amount of hair added is equal in weight and density.

The women in the above photos have very fine to medium density hair, and often use Amla powder in their regimens. This is an amazing herb, for women or men with fine or medium density hair looking for more bulk, because it keeps the hair strong at the roots, the hair is resistant to unhealthy shedding. 11 Data Set 2, test the research hypothesis at the .05 level of significance that boys raise their hands in class more often than girls. Growing interest in natural and organics trends have created more consumer demand for innovative natural hair care products. I started my experiment with these wonder herbs almost 3 years ago and have not looked back! Given also that we are actually getting a summer in Scotland this year for the first time since I moved back four years ago, the ideas are timely. Make sure your hair is in the strongest possible condition prior to getting your hair braided up. I use to think I needed to deep condition my hair every single week.

Using a hair mask once per week is ideal. I love using Ayurvedic powders in my healthy hair care regimen. I’ve found that there are so many wonderful healing, conditioning, and strengthen properties in these eastern herbs that they are must in my healthy hair care regimen. Bromelain Enzyme and the natural hair care Bromelain is one of several compounds known as proteolytic enzymes, all of which aid in the digestion of protein. That is because natural products such as this brand use the latest ingredients, often using the hottest ingredients long before they become big hits in the open market. The best self tanners for the healthiest skin are natural ones. Even filtered water has some mineral content, so distilled is best. Try not to put thick heavy conditioners in your hair, I always dilute mine with water to lessen the amount of buildup I get. I’d love to give any advice that I can with your hair, and as it pertains to wearing braids. Use a good synthetic hair fiber to braid up with rather than human hair, I’ve found that human braiding hair competes with the moisture in your real hair, which causes your real hair to dry out, and break.

Let it stay in for a while, almost drying out, then rinse it out. To fully help you out, I will need to know what you do to your hair prior to getting braids, and what you do to it while it’s in braids, and then once they are out. I’ve been getting a lot of inquires from my Braiding for Length Retention Blog Post and decided to post an addendum to that. Here’s what I did to grow healthy hair and retain length with braids extensions.. I clarify with ACV, Co wash, & deep condition my hair while in braids, every week. I apply a Henna and Amla treatment or Cassia within this 3 week prep time. Amla strengthens the roots of your hair and promote healthy hair growth. Although it’s good to know that you can experience growth while in braids, proper hair care before, during, and after your braids are taken down also plays a factor in your long term healthy hair goals. I do plan to have fun with my hair while wearing my mini twist I’ve gotten pretty good with my Rod sets and pin up styles! I had a person inquire about what they could be doing wrong when wearing braids to retain length, because their hair always broke when wearing braids.

They are very versatile and my hair stays very soft and moisturized when I have them in. You still have to take care of your hair while it’s in braids. Wearing braids are low maintenance, but it is not a time for you to take a full blown vacation from healthy hair care. Take a good look at the general thickness of your hair from root to tip and check for thinning, frizz and split ends. In addition to your hair being in good condition prior to braids, you must nourish while in them, and how you remove your braids also matters. The standard coat of a Shih Tzu should be luxuriously long and dense with a good wooly undercoat. This will coat the strands, and strengthen your roots, This ensures that your strands are strong and is resistant to being pulled out. This way we can probably figure out what’s causing the breakage. Now all I need to do is master double-sided printing and I’ll be on my way.