Healthy Textures

Kids Hair - How to Reduce Tangles!

For a lot of mothers and fathers, washing and styling their kid's hair can be quite an ordeal. Detangling alone can be tedious and time-consuming. Here are a few tips to help reduce the amount of tangles in your child's hair.

1) Apply oil or conditioner to the hair before washing. This will help keep their hair soft and manageable during the washing cycle. Apply to dry hair and comb the hair to distribute the oil and work out any pre-existing knots or tangles.

2) Next, divide the hair into four sections. Wash and rinse one individual section at a time.

3) Focus on washing the roots, not the hair and massaging the product into the scalp in circular motions. Squeeze the product down the length of the hair.

Spotlight on... Strengthening Hair Products!

Looking to add some strength to your hair? Does your hair feel a bit limp or lackluster?

The first thing most people do is run to the store and buy a whole line of "strengthening products". But with textured hair, these products can dry out our hair and increase breakage and shedding.

When it comes to strengthening shampoo, always follow with a moisturizing conditioner to smooth the hair shaft and add moisture to the hair.

When it comes to strengthening conditioners, always remember that less is more. Start off by applying a quarter size amount and see how your hair reacts to the product. A quarter size amount that is well-distributed might be all you need.

Or, take the product to your stylist and let he or she apply it to your hair. Your stylist may be better able to concentrate the product on the areas that need it the most.

Product Review - Aveda Dry Remedy Shampoo and Masque

Product: Dry Remedy Shampoo and Moisturizing Treatment Masque
Price: around $24 for 8.5 fl. Oz (shampoo) and 6.7 fl.oz (conditioner)
Company: Aveda

Promises:

Aveda Dry Remedy Shampoo and Moisturizing Treatment Masque- Our patent pending Deep Moisturizing Complex - a blend with buriti oil, pomegranate and palm derived conditioners - penetrates to moisturize dry hair.

Daily Discussion - Products To Review?

What products or product lines would you like me to review?

I usually try to pick products that are a bit on the pricey side because I always hated spending tons of money on expensive products that didn't work.

But, I'd also like to hear what products you all would like me to review! Can't promise I can review all of them but it would give me a good indication of the types of products you guys are considering:)

5 Ways to Roller Set Faster!

Let's face it. Roller setting is time-consuming! Nothing beats the soft curls and bounce it provides but the whole process takes a long time. Here are a few tips that have helped me achieve salon quality roller sets in a shorter period of time.

1. Chuck Your Setting Lotion

Setting lotion can make the hair sticky and hard to detangle.  Each section you have to detangle takes a ton of time.Try setting with leave-in conditioner instead or applying it only towards the ends of the hair. After removing the rollers, try pin curling the hair for 30 minutes or overnight for long lasting curls.

2. Roll Up

For years, I roller set the way my stylist taught me. Comb a section of hair up to the ceiling, place the roller on the ends and roll down to the scalp. But after some severe arm cramps, I decided to comb the hair down, place a roller on the ends and roll up to the ceiling. Not only are your arms more comfortable but the rollers take up less space, making it more comfortable under the dryer.

Daily Discussion - Lesser Known But Still Fantastic Products!

What are some lesser known but fantastic products that are flying under the radar?

What do you love about them and why do you think they haven't caught on yet?

Expert Village Video on Preventing Grey Hair!

The creator of the video disabled embedding but here is the link!

The woman uses Amla powder, shikakai powder, henna to prevent grey hair.

I need this - I got a few grays sproutin' up!

Daily Discussion - Products You Are Loving Right Now?

What are some of the products you are loving right now?

Was it love at first sight or did it take time to grow on you?

How has it changed your hair?

Tip of the Week!

Instead of using a lot of oil on wash day, try using less oil more frequently, i.e. one drop of oil daily throughout the week.

This will help keep your hairstyles light and bouncy for a longer period of time.

Daily Discussion - Thickness or Length?

If you had to choose between increasing the thickness of your hair or the length of your hair, which one would you pick?