Sunday, September 15, 2013

Everyday Hair - By Rosalyn Marie, Independent Hairstylist/Makeup Artist and Beauty Consultant

Every day hair shouldn't be stated. It doesn't necessarily have to be understated. Most of all it should reflect who you are by complimenting you as a total picture of beauty with your inner beauty shining through. Everyday grooming of the hair is your blue print. Healthy hair is always going to look good no matter what you style of choice is.

The grooming of your hair should be a regimen. Through this regimen you will know when it is necessary to shampoo and condition your hair. That is also saying that you know when to change that regimen for the sake of your hair. For example: You wouldn't just swim and not shampoo afterwards just because it isn't your typical day to shampoo. It would also be good to use a treatment to rid you of the chlorine in your hair such as Malibu Treatment Shampoo. You can look for a clarifying shampoo (a shampoo that will detox and deep cleanse the hair). Every product line will have a clarifying shampoo, this can be used also.

A good hair care professional should be able to help you choose the right treatment for your hair.
Remember with any texture the proper daily treatment is the key. There is no such thing as hairstyle you don’t have to do anything to. It is low maintenance not no maintenance.

Homemade clarifying shampoo

1 tablespoon of baking soda mixed with warm water
2 tablespoons of moisturizing shampoo

Another treatment is:

2 tablespoons of baking soda
3 drops of Lemon juice in 1/4th cup of shampoo

Use no more than every 4-6 weeks

Shampoo with cold water and a combination of Honey and apple cider vinegar to seal the cuticle and add a moisturizing conditioner.