Taking Care of Your Hair

August 15, 2008 by Jai
Filed under Beauty

I think my hair is my best accessory. If my hair doesn’t look right it doesn’t matter what I’m wearing I’m not going to look right. I was thinking of dying my hair (it’s currently black and I was thinking of going red) but I think I’m going to have to put that on hold. My hair just doesn’t seem happy right now. I think I need to change shampoos.

Getting your hair to behave definitely starts with a good shampoo. If the shampoo doesn’t work for your hair, neither will all those products you’ll try afterwards to get it looking nice. I’m currently using Herbal Essences and have been using it for quite a while. I usually change when I see my hair isn’t taking to the product anymore. I always use stuff for dry/damaged hair even when my hair looks healthy. I have curls and they need lots of moisture to reduce frizz. There’s a tip for anyone with curly hair! I also do hot oil treatments about once a month. Right now I’m using a Dominican treatment of milk and honey my mom bought for me at her last visit. I leave it on overnight then wash and style in the morning.

My hair just doesn’t seem happy and longer hair is tougher to manage. I like my hair long I think I’ve cut it to my shoulders twice and almost cried both times. I need to have it halfway down my back. I’ve tried Dove before for dry and damaged hair my hair looked so dry! It took weeks to get it back to normal. I’m thinking of either going back to Pantene or trying the Garnier stuff for long hair. I’m sure to everyone else my hair looks fine but I know it could definitely look better. As a hairdresser’s daughter I have an eye for these things. I’m telling you once you find the right shampoo for your hair you will be eliminating bad hair days. All the other products you use are just extra. Maybe I’ll try frizz ease’s leave in serum before I change shampoos. That works for me pretty well but it’s been a while since I’ve used it. I’ve also tried a mild relaxer. That usually does the trick but I don’t think it made a difference this time.