Help Your Hair This Summer
1. To remove sand from the hair, use a blow drier with a comb attached to the end (the setting should be on cool) and blow.
2. Apply a hot oil conditioner to the hair once a month. If you swim a lot apply a deep conditioner after each swim session.
3. To help combat the effects of chlorine, apply conditioner and cover the head with a swim cap. Remove the cap and rinse after swim.
Jojoba Oil for Added Moisture…
Jojoba oil is widely known for its deep penetrating and quick absorption qualities. Jojoba Oil is also an excellent emollient. It mimics our own natural collagen. The oil is yellow and sticky, somewhat like vegetable oil.
Hair and Scalp
When a few drops are lightly massaged into the hair and scalp after shampooing, it helps cleanse and moisturize the scalp and is helpful whether the scalp is dry or oily. Jojoba also lightly coats the hair, giving it extra shine, body and protection. Jojoba oil makes an excellent conditioning treatment after shampooing with an herbal shampoo.
Jojoba Oil is great for a lot of things:
Acne
Wash face thoroughly with a good soap (not the highly perfumed type), rinse well with warm water and apply a little JoJoba and massage in twice daily. Use Aloe Vera jelly and Australian tea tree oil in alternate applications. Watch your diet by avoiding fatty foods and dairy products. Cleanse the body internally and keep bowels open. These principles need to be followed with much patience over a long period. Don’t despair. Pure JoJoba oil will help break up the scar tissue.
Hands & Nails
JoJoba oil nourishes hands and nails in one economical application. Leave a bottle of oil near the sink and apply after immersing hands in water. Rub JoJoba oil well into the wick area. Jojoba Oil, aloe vera jelly and tea tree oil can be found at most health food stores.
Shedding
Try removing tangles and snarls with your fingers instead of a comb. Nearly, if not all hair that comes out will be shedded hair. Which means, hair that has completed its growth cycle and has been released from its follicle. Of course if you have an unusual amount of shedding you should see your doctor. Hint: look closely at the hair being shedded. If the end has a white tip then it was released by a dead root.
Knotted Ends
Knotty hair ends mean it’s time for a trim. Natural-haired people tend to believe unprocessed hair doesn’t need trimming. Trimming the ends helps to get rid of split-ends, knots in the hair and damaged follicles. You should have a professional stylist trim the ends.
Lint Control
If you continue to have lint problems even after washing your hair, you may need to switch hair oils. If you are using petroleum based products (made from the same kind of oil that is used in your car!) then switch to a natural hair oil. Petroleum grease is heavy and does not easily wash out. If you don’t want lint balls then stop using petroleum or mineral based hair oils. Try some of these natural oils: shea butter, jojoba oil, or coconut oil. Before applying the natural oil, wash your hair with a deep cleansing shampoo, this will help remove some of the petroleum build up.
