Healthy Textures

9/10 Tip of the Week

Tired of spending hours under the dryer?

You might want to move up in roller size. If you have magenta rollers, try the grey rollers for a change. If using grey, try the black ones. You may be able to reduce your drying time by 20-30 minutes!

01-06 Tip of the Day from Taye!

This tip comes from a comment Taye left in the FAQ: Prepooing Overnight Post. Its a great way to deep condition overnight without the hair feeling too soft or mushy:)

"...when my new growth starts to kick into full force, i apply suave humectant to the roots only and oils to the ends. I then cover with a plastic cap that I have poked numerous holes in.

I find that this allows the hair to be moisturized but not mushy. After shampooing and deep conditioning in the morning, my hair feels great and I can easily comb through my new growth in the shower with no breakage at all. My hair is about 3 inches past collarbone and the healthiest it's ever been.

This allows me to stretch 11-12 weeks without stressing or compromising style. Just thought this could help some of my 4b's out there."

Thanks Taye!!!

01-05 Tip of the Day

Check out this bathrobe! It's a micro fiber robe available at more drugstores for only $19.99! I tried mine out yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. It keep my back dry during setting and was lightweight (I did not feel weighed down like I do under my more expensive robe:) The company is called Essence of Beauty. I think they make a line of bath soaps and gels. I bought my robe at CVS:)

Special Deal on Pibbs 512 and 514 dryers!!

Thanks to Michelle for pointing this out to me!!!!

"Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know that some fabulous ladies from www.longhaircareforum.com worked out a great discount with Imperial Sales on the Pibbs 512 and 514 dryers. Basically, the 512 model is $180 and the 514 is $235…and shipping is included in this price (within the continental US)!! FYI – the deal expires on January 31, 2008. I wanted to pass this info on because I’m definitely taking advantage of it. The details can be found on the Long Hair Care Forum’s website and I’m going to send a direct email requesting Macherieamour to add a new post listing the details" :)

12-22 Tip of the Day

Have you tried Grapeseed Oil? Beyond providing excellent hydration, conditioning and silky shine to dry, damaged hair, it doesn't compromise body, movement and hair agility.

Unlike Olive, Jojoba, Avocado or Carrot Oils, it delivers up to 50 times more anti-oxidants that help protect the hair against environment damage and air-borne pollutants. It also helps reduce the risk of heat styling damage, by deflecting high temperatures up to 450 F, compared to Olive Oil which burns at a much lower temperature, which can lead to heat damage.

12-20 Tip of the Day

Having trouble breaking your dependency on the blow dryer?? Take baby steps!

Try air drying or sitting under the dryer until the hair is 80% dry and blow drying lightly on medium or low. These methods are less damaging then blow drying the hair when it is sopping wet.

Smooth Ends - A Tip from Tessa!

Hi! One of our readers emailed me this tip. I would substitute an oil or natural pomade for the vaseline but its very creative!

Lei Ho! Lei Ho! Macherie!

(it means HELLO in cantonese)

I have really enjoyed your tutorials and your website.
I also been greatly helped by LHCF! You ladies are
wonderful!

My hair tip is for smooth ends. It is something I
discovered last week (and something I did this
morning). Maybe you know about it already and it is
this:

12-12 Tip of the Day

To keep curly styles fresh, try flipping your hair over and covering with a satin cap. It protects your hair from the moisture absorbing cotton pillow and helps keep the curls from getting smooshed:)

12-2 Tip of the Day

If possible, try to keep wool (in hats or scarves) from touching your hair. The fabric is very harsh on textured hair and tends to rob our strands of much-needed moisture during the winter months. Try to look for satin lined hats or, if you have the time, line them yourself with satin from a local fabric store:)

11-29 Tip of the Day

Scalp feeling a little dry this winter? Before wrapping or hitting the sack, lightly spritz scalp and/or hair with a light leave-in conditioner. It helps keep the scalp moist and protects it against indoor heat:)