Thursday, September 24, 2009

Hair Care Series: Clarifying

There is no video for this entry. I have decided to finish my hair care series on my blog to encourage more of my subscribers to visit and follow my blog :)

I Clarify shampoo once a month (two weeks after protein treatment on a Wednesday, my wash night).

Styling products such as hairspray, conditioners, mousse, and shampoo can cause buildup on the hair shaft overtime which can weigh down your hair making it look dull, flat, and lifeless. Clarify shampoo deep cleans the hair and removes all the buildup from the hair shaft. If you are a frequent swimmer (which I have been doing a lot of this summer) then clarifying will remove chlorine from your hair which can cause dry hair. Another reason to clarify is if you have hard water in you home that can damage your hair, clarifying will help a great deal in this case too.

DO NOT clarify frequently because it can dry your hair out.

Clarify Shampoo:
Nexus Aloe Rid
· Do not pre-poo.
· Shampoo hair 1-2 times with warm water and rinse out.

Deep Condition:
Nexus Humctress or Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner
· Add a quarter size (or depending on length of hair) amount to hair and ends of hair.
· If using heat, put on a plastic cap and use heat for 8 – 10 minutes. Rinse out with warm water.
· Run cold water through hair to seal hair cuticles.

Final Steps (preparing for bed):
Nexus Humectress Luxe Moisturizing Leave In Spray
Soft Sheen Wave Nouveau Coiffure Daily Humectant Moisturizing Lotion
Coconut Oil or ApHogee Essential Oils for Hair (to seal moisture to ends of hair)
· Add leave-in conditioner and detangle hair.
· Add moisturizing lotion and use oil to seal ends of hair
· Style hair using no heat (You can do a braid-out or spiral curls)Use a scarf or sleep on a satin pillowcase to protect hair and prevent breakage.


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