Hair Secrets
Wet Hair Woes
Here’s a way to leave the house with damp hair
and style!
and style!
If hair is wet, run styling lotion or gel throughout.
Spritz hair spray onto a brush and brush hair back,
letting the sides curve down. Finish with more spray.
Never go to bed with wet hair! No, I’m not kidding!
What do mouthwash, fabric softener, and wine have
to do with hair? They’re unconventional hair treat-ments that reallywork! Read on!
Red Wine
Neutralize the green color caused by chlorine by
dabbing a little red wine onto the hair. Use it as a
precaution before entering the pool. Use it
before shampooing.
dabbing a little red wine onto the hair. Use it as a
precaution before entering the pool. Use it
before shampooing.
Mouthwash
Mix 1/4 cup mouthwash with 1 cup water. Apply to
scalp as a cleanser. Use after shampooing.
DO NOT RINSE OUT!
scalp as a cleanser. Use after shampooing.
DO NOT RINSE OUT!
Fabric Softener
The best leave-in conditioner is none other than
laundry room fabric softener. It’s very strong, so be
sure to dilute it.
laundry room fabric softener. It’s very strong, so be
sure to dilute it.
Suggestion: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup fabric softener.
Experiment with different softener scents for your
own personal hair “signature.” Save $$$$$ over
expensive hair products!
Women of Color
-Jojoba oil slicks hair back beautifully!
-Texture is key to controlling style.
-Glover’s Mange keeps black hair moist and encour-ages growth. You can find it at most beauty supply
stores.
stores.
-Conditioning is vital, as hair tends to be dry
and brittle.
and brittle.
-Copper and chestnut are good color options for
warm or amber tones.
warm or amber tones.
- Don’t blow dry hair too often. Let air dry whenever
possible, and then blow it into style when it is just
slightly damp.
possible, and then blow it into style when it is just
slightly damp.
-A paddle brush is perfect for keeping hair at its most
manageable.
manageable.
- Only allow the most experienced hands to handle
weaves.
weaves.
- Women of color look great in hair colors of deep
wine, red, or blue-black.
wine, red, or blue-black.
