How to keep your dyed hair healthy

Hey Beautiful people 

So a lot of people have been asking me how to keep their dyed hair healthy or if it is wise to dye their hair. I used to love dying my hair during my teen years then i stopped when I decided to start my healthy hair journey so I totally understand the struggle. When you dye your hair it loses some of its natural protein, this weakens it and can also lead to damage. This is the case with any chemical treatment e.g: relaxing or dying. So if you dye your relaxed hair it loses more protein in contrast to when you dye natural hair. However its also important to remember that  we all have different hair because some hair loses moisture after being dyed. I've made a list of do's and don'ts of dyed hair to help you guys out. 

DO'S & DON''TS; 

1. DO, DEEP CONDITION YOUR HAIR WEEKLY WITH EITHER A MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER OR A PROTEIN ONE, DEPENDING ON WHAT YOUR HAIR NEEDS AT THE TIME (check out my post on different conditioners if you don't know what I'm talking about)
2. HOT OIL TREATMENTS WILL HELP STRENGTHEN AND KEEP YOUR HAIR MOISTURIZED. So this is a definate DO
3. USE CLARIFYING SHAMPOOS
4. USE LEAVE IN CONDITIONER
5. USE HEAT PROTECTOR BUT PLEASE AVOID USING HEAT IF POSSIBLE  
6. WASH YOUR HAIR USING LUKE WARM WATER
7. DO NOT OVER BRUSH/COMB IT
8. DO NOT OVER PROCESS YOUR HAIR (DYING THEN RELAXING STRAIGHT AFTER) WAIT AT LEAST A WEEK.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask questions or comment in the comment section below. You can also contact me on any of my social media .

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I also want to do a question and answer post so please feel free to leave all the questions you have for me in my inbox on FB or my twitter and instagram dms.

XOX & Take good care of that hair

Oils for healthy, strong and thicker hair.

Hey beautiful people.
I'm sorry for being silent this past month.
As you can see by the title of this post it is going to be about oils and their benefits for your hair. My friend BK helped me out with this post (S/O to you girl). 

Coconut Oil :  

• excellent conditioner 
• helps in the re-growth of damaged hair 
• provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair
• it softens the hair
• conditions the scalp
• a great oil to use for pre-poo  
• has antioxidants that repair damaged 
• stimulates hair growth 
• moisturizes dry hair 
• makes hair softer 
• prevents hair breakage and split ends

Not ideal for winter because it hardens during cold weather.

Jojoba Oil:

• great for all hair types 
• aids in hair growth by helping in the growth of new hair cells 
• acts against dandruff 
• reduces hair fall

Extra Virgin Olive Oil:  

• helps preventing as well as curing hair loss.
• promotes healthy hair and scalp.
• has anti-inflammatory properties, 
• it helps in treating dandruff 
• helps reduce hair fall  
• aids hair growth.

Castor Oil :

• helps to seal moisture
• softens hair , 
• visibly thickens hair.

Regular use of castor oil gives you healthy, thick, shiny, and moisturized hair.

Amla oil: 

• great conditioner
• traditional hair growth treatment

Avocado Oil: 

• deep conditioner treatment 
• good for moisturizing dry, brittle, and damaged hair
• stimulates blood flow which is good for hair growth
• helps prevents hair loss
• acts against dandruff 

Argan Oil : 

• great finishing product for shiny hair 
•  tames frizz 
• hydrates and moisturizes hair
• treats split ends

 Essential oils

Peppermint Oil:

• helps stimulate blood flow which is necessary for hair growth
• soothes itchy scalp

Tea Tree Oil: 

• helps clear dead skin cells from the scalp.
• soothes itchy scalp 
• has anti bacterial and anti fungal properties

These oils are available in clicks,dischem and some are found in grocery stores.

I hope this will be help you when picking up oils for your hair.Feel free to comment, make suggestions or ask questions in the comment section below or dm me on twitter, FB or IG.

XOX & Take good care of that hair.