Hello and how's your hair today? I've good a really good post about something most of us suffer from...
Split. Ends.
And general frizzy ends. It irritates me sooooo much. When you look from the crown of your head, your hair is so sleek and straight... then BAM. Frizzy. Ends. I decided that in 2014 I wasn't going to allow my ends to take control, but I will take control of my ends! (sounds so dramatic). Anyway, I did my research, and did a little bit of testing, and I've got a really good routine that works really well for me. Everyone is different so you might find that you have alter some bits here or there.
Another thing, split ends can't be undone. However, to limit the damage, trim your hair regularly. I trim mine when I straighten my hair, inch by inch. That way I can be very accurate and my hair will be even. If you don't get them on time, the split will gradually work its way up the hair shaft, resulting in very unhealthy, very unhappy hair.
My routine
Pre-wash/wash
Before washing, I soak my hair in some warm oil (coconut is preferable, but olive oil is also nice) to give it some lovely moisture for about half an hour prior to washing. I then get in the shower, and start to wash my hair (I use Vo5 shampoo and conditioner, swear by it). The important thing is to apply the shampoo on your roots, not on your ends. We all know that shampoo makes hair clean, very clean, so clean that it can dry out your hair. So when I'm rinsing off, I allow the soap to run down my hair so it gets clean but not dried out, which is what your ends need, especially if you wash your hair more than three times a week.
Condition
After, shampooing, I apply conditioner. It's important to apply it to your ends, and be generous. If you have problems with volume on your roots, then don't condition your roots. The moisture will make your roots flat from the weight, and your hair naturally secretes oils from your scalp which will reach your roots first (obviously). This will also make your hair look not greasy for longer. I comb my hair with the conditioner in and I leave my conditioner on for 3-5 minutes (essentially while I lather and rinse my body), then turn the water as cold as I can bear it and rinse my hair off. This is because the cold water will make your hair shaft close, locking in all the good moisture within it.
After Shower
I use my hands and squeeze out the water, then use a towel and squeeze. You don't want to ruffle the towel because this will create frizz and probably break your hair. When my hair is still damp (about 75% dry), I apply about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to my hair. This is because olive oil is more of a protector against the wind and cold than coconut oil, which I use in the summer, and it keeps my hair soft in the harsh weather conditions. I also put a pea sized amount of serum in my hair (Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy Anti-Breakage Serum, lovely stuff, smells soooo good!) which keeps down frizz and acts as a sealant. This amount of oil may be too much for some, I am mixed race which means my hair needs more oil than others.
Heat
I like to let my hair dry naturally, but if I'm in a hurry, I blow dry with a brush on the lowest heat. I then blow dry with a brush on the cold setting to once again to seal the hair shafts, which will close and lie flat, reducing frizz. This will then make straightening a lot easier and quicker. I also straighten on 200 degrees Celsius (392 Fahrenheit for everyone else) and make sure the path is smooth so avoid creases. NEVER, straighten wet hair. You will FRY your ends like popcorn.
Oh yeah, and I discovered this top coat - Rimmel London 3D Plumping Top Coat. Its amazing!!!! It's thick but not gloopy, and dries really quickly, about 3-5 minutes, which is surprising for a thick top coat. It is a good protector, just apply every 3 days or so and it was only £4 as well!! *swoons*
Hope this helps!
Much love,
MOSAS
(make others stop and stare)
