Monday, June 27, 2011

through thick and thin, everyone can win

Most of you probably know whether your hair is thin, medium, or thick. buut start off by giving you a simple way to determine what yours is just in case you're not quite sure.
get a new, average sized pony tail holder and pull your hair up into a plain n simple pony tail. if your hair tie only wraps around 1-2 times you have thick hair, if it goes around 3-4 times you have medium, and if its any more than that you have thin hair
anywho, i'm a firm believer that hair serums and leave in conditioners should be enjoyed by all three hair types. its mostly just a matter of how much and what kind.
for thicker hair you want to choose a product that focuses mostly on de-frizz and shine (because thicker hair often gets course and dull easier) and use a good quarter sized handful
for medium hair i recommend trying to find a hair serum to make your hair softer and smoother but doesnt contain any silicones because that will weigh down your hair and cause it to lose volume and appear greasier faster. when pouring the product into your hand get it to about the size of a nickel
for thinner hair pick products that specailize in volumizing, like root boosters. you'll also want to avoid any products that have silicones in them because your hair just can't handle it, at least not on a daily basis. and use only a penny/dime sized dollop to apply to your hair
and finally, when you're getting ready to apply any serums or conditioners of any kind--be sure and read the back of the bottle--most will advise you to add to damp hair, so add to clean, DAMP hair (not wet, this DOES make a difference. the wetter your hair is the less your hair is able to absorb the good oils and nutrients from the product). and squirt the product onto your finger tips to help with even distribution focused on your ends, then once you have it all over your hair use a wide tooth comb to brush through. your hair is at its most sensitive when its wet, so brushes can cause unnecessary breakage. which isn't fun. :p

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