hairstylying habits and pregnancy hair styles

      GREAT HAIRSTYLING HABITS TO START

Getting more organized and losing weight tend to be at the top of most people’s desire. But starting great habits shouldn’t exclude your beauty routine. If you’ve long lusted after luscious locks yet never seem to take the steps to get there, then you need to start it now by using the following steps.

1. SCHEDULE FREQUENT TRIMS

One of the very first secrets to sultry tresses is keeping them in tip top shape with frequent trims. That means every 6 to 8 week’s ladies, regardless of whether or not you’re growing your hair out. Keeping those ends maintained will make for healthier hair that’s easier to style, too. If you aren’t great at remembering to schedule those trims, book them far ahead of time. So next time you go in for your haircut, try and book one for yourself. Better yet, schedule all of the whole year if you can.

2. REMEMBER TO DEEP CONDITION

You don’t need to condition your hair every day; in fact it’s listed as one of the six bad hairstyling habits you should stop now. But you should make an effort to deep condition your locks at least once a month. It’s one of the great ways to revitalize your hair, especially if its colour treated or you use hot tools often. An overnight conditioner, hair masks or salon treatment will add some much-needed moisture to your locks, soften the hair and restore shine, too.

3. BE PATIENT

A lot of people don’t have patience and because of that, they find it very hard to sit for a proper hair-do, which usually causes damages to their hair. We don’t have the patience to wait for curls to set, don’t have the patience to dry it right or don’t have the patience to grow it out and pass through that “in between” phase. A little more patience when it comes to your hair can really go a long way. Be a little more patient in all things hair care.

4. RELAX WITH THE HOT TOOLS 

If you’re addicted to your curling or flat iron, it’s time to relax, just a little bit or reduce it. There are plenty of alternative hairstyles that don’t require hot tools. Try some fun braids, a pretty bouffant or the famous top knot

5. SWAP OUT YOUR BRUSHES

Some people use one hair brush for their hair for a very long period of time, not knowing it contributes to their breakage and poor growth.  Just like our makeup brushes, tress tools should be swapped out regularly. Brushes full of hair cause frizz and worn bristles can mess with your hair’s cuticle. Just for good measure, make it a habit of changing out your hair brushes every six months and wash it regularly.

6. CHANGE YOUR SHAMPOO

Always change your shampoo, in other to know which the best for your hair is. It helps your hair a lot in growing well. Your hair actually benefits from a bit of change every now and then so if you’ve noticed it’s been a bit less manageable than normal; it may be time for a quick shampoo swap.

Laser hair removal technology has been growing for decades and like stubborn stubble isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. You hear about it every time you surf daily deals, and your local spa may offer it. But things can get hairy if you don’t have the full 411. We talked to leading skincare experts and laser hair removal spas to bring you five things you need to know before you get zapped. The wrong laser can do damage. Choosing the right laser for your hair color/skin color combo can be the difference between hairless bliss and a trip to the ER. Hair removal lasers are basically attracted to dark pigment in our hair follicle, which absorb different energies. The energies are different wavelengths of light, each suited for a particular unique skin and hair combination. The Brazilian facial for a laser hair treatment to be safe and effective, the right laser must be used for that individual’s skin and hair type. Using the wrong laser can create unsightly lightening or darkening of the skin in the treatment area and sometimes even burns. Or the treatment simply might not work at all.

THE BRAIDED HEADBAND

The braided headband look is difficult to achieve. One reason for that is because the braid always ends up falling or un-braiding itself over the course of the day. While it may look beautiful and perfect in the morning when you first create it, it’s likely to look haggard and half-done by the evening hours.

So in other to ensure that your braid stays put all day, you can french braid it. But for those of us who lack the French braiding skill, there is an alternative. All you need for this stay-put braided headband is a poly-band (a small, clear hair rubber band) or a small elastic hair tie.

                                                STEPS ON HOW TO FRENCH BRIAD YOUR HAIR

1. Grab a section of hair from behind your ear.

2. Take that section, and braid it in an upward direction.

3. Once you’ve braided that section, hold it with one hand, and lift another section of hair in the area where you would like your braided headband to rest.

4. Join the braided section and the holder section together by pulling them tight, and continue braiding.

5. Once you get to the opposite side of where you’d like the headband to rest, grab another section of hair, and add that to your braid.

6. Once you get the braid all the way around your head, add one more section of hair to it, and tie with a hair band.

This braided headband style has three secure holders if you think about it, which end up seeming like an easy version of the French braid. These holding places you incorporate with the braid ensure it doesn’t move or unravel throughout the day.

PREGNANCY HAIR FACTS AND MYTHS EVERY PREGNANT WOMAN SHOULD KNOW

FACTS OF PREGNANT WOMEN HAIR

There’s a ton of talk about what’s safe and what’s not safe to do to your hair during pregnancy. There are some few questions you will ask when you are pregnant and  these questions will be answered as well as you take a look at some of the common changes your hair may go through while you’re pregnant and even after you give birth.

Your hair becomes thicker during pregnancy: There’s a good possibility that it might. Due to the rise of hormones in a pregnant woman’s body, hair can grow faster and less is lost. That’s why all pregnant ladies seem to have the best hair.

It’s not uncommon for you to lose a lot of hair post-pregnancy: it turns out that new full head of hair won’t last forever though most women always complain about three months after giving birth to report hair loss. It seems so sudden and abrupt, often leaving their scalps thin with few thick strands remaining. Don’t be scared however, this condition actually has a name called Telogen effluvium and affects between 40-50% of women post-pregnancy. The good news is, within a few months your hair should return to normal and no permanent loss is likely.

It’s normal for your scalp to be more sensitive to chemical treatments after pregnancy: it has been confirmed that if you dye your hair, you may want to switch from a single process colour to a gloss or highlights for a while. This will minimize the chemical contact with your scalp and prevent you from over-processing the new hair re-growth, which can cause breakage.

MYTH OF PREGNANT WOMEN HAIR

You can’t relax, dye or get your hair permed when pregnant: Though no studies have been done, they recommend not dying your hair or getting it relaxed or permed during your first trimester, but after that, it’s probably okay.

You can predict the gender of your baby by the texture of your hair during pregnancy: Some people believe that you can know the gender of your baby through your hair when you are pregnant, but it is a lie. Hair texture is not a predictor of gender in any way. So go ahead, and get that ultrasound if you really want to know the gender of your baby or quit trying to guess.

                                   

 QUESTIONS YOUR HAIRSTYLIST SHOULD BE ASKING YOU

Your hair stylist needs to ask you some few questions in other to know your taste. While she asks you, try to always be polite and patient when answering her. Getting a new stylist is a big move, and like any new relationship, it requires a fair amount of dating, getting along and getting to know each other.

 It is important for stylists to consult with their clients before they even touch their hair. By learning about our client’s lifestyle, schedule and personal style, we can give them a hairstyle that will work with their everyday life. Some questions hair stylists ask potential clients are:

1. How often do you like to get your hair done? 

2. What do you do for a living?

3.  What is your personal style?

4. How often do you wash, blow dry and style your hair?

5. Do you have the time and patience to style your hair the way it was cut to be styled?

6. How often do you work out or sweat? -  It’s important to understand how to manage gym hair, things like how often you wash it and what products you use.

I believe that every hairstylist should take the time to teach their client how to blow dry and style their new haircut. That goes for everything from how much moisture they should leave for styling to how to hold a brush and what products to use. Their job is to make their clients feel confident in their new style even days after they leave the salon.

7. What do you love about your hair:  it helps the hair stylist to understand a client’s preferences and ensures that her recommendations go along with the client’s taste or wants.

8. What do you not love about your hair: This question is a great way to read a client’s self esteem and find out how open to change he/she is and why. These questions are great to ask as a duo knowing a client’s positive and negative feelings about their hair can give the stylist great insight into their personality.

9. How much time do you have in the morning/what are your rituals: This helps to customize recommendations for a client’s patience and talent for home styling. Also, how much time they are willing to devote to their beauty rituals in general.

10. Are you open to change: This helps a stylist understand how far he/she can go with creative recommendations. You never want to scare someone off, hearing a guest speak about themselves is always very telling.

11. What type of styling tools do you own/are comfortable using:  Again, this question gives a stylist insight to the type of styling rituals, etc. this guest is comfortable with and how much educating she will need to be able to manage her style at home.

12. Is your hair natural: If your hair has been color treated or if the texture has been relaxed, you must tell your stylist. Natural hair is much stronger and resilient while chemically altered hair requires more intensive care.

13. How much you want to trim/cut off: This is very important because as curly hair dries, it shrinks. One inch cut off of curly hair becomes two inches with shrinkage. Any stylist with experience cutting textured tresses will know this.

14. What products do you use to cleanse condition and style your hair: A curly client that uses silicone based stylers will require clarifying and deep treatments.

15. Do you primarily wear your hair curly or straight:  The hair cut and style options should be based solely on this information.

 WAYS TO SLOW DOWN THINNING HAIR

There are many causes of hair thinning; genetics, age, hormonal changes, breakage and over use of product. However, there are ways to prevent and slow hair thinning. Here are some tips and product recommendations to help slow hair thinning and keep your tresses thick.

1. Keep your scalp’s roots clean: Once the root clogs, due to dirt, not washing frequently, product use the hair follicle will die, and thin and eventually fall out.

2. Don’t over shampoo: If you have fine hair, be especially careful of over shampooing, especially if your hair tends to be dry. This will only further dry out your hair causing breakage and thinning.

3. be picky about your products: Many lower-end products can actually clog your pores and cause follicle irritation. That being said, overuse of any product can also cause the follicles to become clogged.

4. Don’t over brush: Although we all need to brush our hair, over brushing will definitely thin, and may even damage your hair.

5. Keep stress levels low:  Stress, tension, nerves and anxiety are a common cause of thinning and hair loss.

6. Treat your scalp right: Try to get frequent scalp treatments as this will help open the follicles and help in the re-growth of new hair.

7. Take vitamins:  One vitamin per day nourishes the hair within and its concentrated formula encourages healthy hair growth. Additionally, Hair Essentials is a breakthrough proprietary blend of more than 20 ingredients, including 12 herbs and 10 essential nutrients. It is an all-natural, gluten-free, effective and gentle formulation that regardless of the cause of hair loss.

 8. Get a great haircut: The right cut can add instant life and a lush illusion to hair. It is suggested that you ask your stylist for a long layers and to avoid any chops or short layered styles. Long layers give fullness, thickness and body to a hairstyle. A lot of stylists provide shorter layers for clients who want to mask thinning; however, the short layers can actually make the hair appear thinner if it isn’t cut properly.

9. Style smartly: Avoid chemical treatments like dying and perms, which can lead to weaker hair that is more susceptible to breakage and thin hair. Colour, perms and all chemical treatments on the hair, especially ones that touch the scalp, run the risk of permanently scaring the scalp, which causes hair to stop growing in that area.

10. be mindful of your health within: Remember, too, Walker says, a poor diet can lead to hair thinning and eventually baldness. Make sure you eat a well-balanced diet that includes lean protein and vegetables. Avoid stressful situations and focus on relaxation. Constant stress can lead to the thinning of your hair. Keep stress at bay by getting at least 7.5 hours of sleep a night and exercising regularly. Thinning hair and hair loss doesn’t discriminate, and can affect men and women, wealthy and poor, all races, young or old. And the degree of hair loss can vary greatly from increased periods of shedding to complete baldness. Since there are multiple possible causes of thinning hair and hair loss, and a firm diagnosis can be hard to find, it’s understandable that one can feel frustrated, depressed, embarrassed or afraid.

THINGS YOU SHOULDNT TELL YOUR HAIR STYLIST

You are already informed  of all the things your hairstylist wishes you would say and the questions you need to ask, but there are also topics that are totally off limits or that should be off limits when you sit down in that chair to make your hair. Be very conscious of what you tell your hair stylist in other not to get on their nerves. Here are some things you should not tell your stylist below:

1. Give me something new: This phrase irritates your hairstylist more than you know. Instead, be specific about what kinds of styles you like, and bring in at least three photos to show your stylist. Once you’ve decided on one, ask for the price upfront. 

2. What box color can I use in between appointments: The answer is none.  As stylists, they spend a lot of time and money staying educated on color theory, and we truly care about the condition of your hair. By using a box color in between appointments, you’re not guaranteed the same results. If the color comes out too dark or doesn’t match, we can’t simply fix it. It’ll require time, possibly result in damage and end up costing you more in corrective color than if you had your roots touched up every few weeks.

3. Gosh! Last night I hooked up with this really hot guy: yes you did, but, try to keep things as professional as possible. Discussing your sex life or talking about topics like money or politics might make your hairstylist feel uncomfortable. If you love him or her and want to remain a client, respect those boundaries.

4. What the BLEEP: Even if your hairstylist doesn’t give you the exact cut or color you envisioned, resorting to profanity to express your displeasure isn’t going to benefit anyone. Keep in mind that they’re also working for tips, so they want to please you. If there’s something that bothers you though, speak up, but be cordial.

5. I’m going out of town for a couple of weeks: Women often share more information with their hairstylist than they do with their husband, pastor or friends. Just ask yourself how many conversations you’ve overheard at the salon that has included detailed dinner plans, marital issues or the dates of upcoming trips. You’re in a public place, so remember any information that you share here can be picked up and used by the people near you.