My hair is damaged because of always making it relaxed!!! How can I keep it always straight and shiny?

Answer 1

Here, first I want to show you a link of my hair. I recently chopped off several inches for my own personal reasons. But I am very WARY of taking advice about hair when I can't see the hair of the person so:

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Here you go, that's all mine.

Now:

You should roller set your hair every week. Roller setting your hair distributes low heat over a long time when underneath a dryer. Some people let their roller set air-dry. You should do actual blow-drying with a blush kept at a bare minimum especially since your hair is damaged. Spray your hair with a heat protectant or use a setting lotion.

You should do protein treatments every 2-6 weeks depending on how damaged your hair is. Also deep-condition every week. I go to a salon that uses high-quality products and that has a woman who knows all about ethnic hair. I'm not saying go to a black salon, because I have personally seen of them use very low quality products. I am saying go to a hairdresser that knows how to deal with your kind of hair. Go to her ASAP and let her repair your hair, then you can either keep going (I do this weekly to maintain healthy locks but only because I am in a good financial situation, I can more than take care of my hair without going this much) or take care of it at home, which you can do as long as you know WHAT to do :)

Once you take the rollers out and brush out your hair, it should be soft, straight, shiny and have a bit of a curl at the end and have bounce. Try to stay away from the flat iron, if you do use a heat protectant. If I am going out somewhere special and it's toward the end of the week and I want some extra bounce and my hair a bit straighter, I will use a flat iron.

This is what I do. I have Iron Smoother by Matrix. It's a spray that protects heat up to 450 degrees. I also own a Chi flat iron, which is a high quality iron along with Sedu and a few others. After that, to make it shinier, I use Matrix's sleek look sealing serum. Use can also use Paul Mitchell's skinny serum drops. Do NOT use Biosilk right now because your hair is damaged and in the future use it veerrrry sparingly. It does the job in making your hair shine, but it is extremely drying. It is made up mostly of alcohol.

The shampoo I use is Biolage Hydratherapie. The deep condition I use is Biolage Ultra Hydrating Creme. The protein treatment I use is Nexxus Emergencee Reconstructer. Your hair needs a healthy balance of protein and moisture.

Wrap your hair at night with a silk scarf, it's so important to keeping your hair moisturized.

I know that money doesn't grow on trees but I promise if you invest your money on high-quality hair products, your hair will thank you.

You might also need a trim or cut because you may have a lot of split ends along with damaged hair.

Also, you can start trying taking supplements. I use GNC's Ultranourishair, Biotin, and MSN. All these things are good for your hair. HOWEVER, if after 3 months you don't see improvement (and I mean look at your roots) then stop taking them. Some people don't metabolize synthetic vitamins as well as others, that's why you see some people swear by them and some don't. I started taking them about 2 months ago and I like them.

I think this covers it all but you can always ask for more, I love to help people with relaxed hair! A lot of people hate on us and say we should go natural but there is such thing as healthy relaxed hair that you can grow long and thick as I have!

:)

Answer 2

Hair Care
The structure of hair is like the scales on the skin of a fish that has overlapping scales around a central core called the cortical. Smoother overlapping more shiny and smooth the hair looks. This also leads to easy combing while a tangled or roughed-up structure makes the hair look rough and dull.

Diet and lifestyle are two major factors that influence the health of the hair. Poor diet, illness and deficiencies of any particular vitamin and mineral affects the quality of hair and problems like dandruff, thinning hair, balding, premature graying etc. spoil the hair.

In an individual the condition of the hair is a reflection of the complete constitution of him. If the person is not healthy then the health of the hair will be deplorable.

Example: If a person has vata constitution, the hairs are dark, dry, coarse, wiry or frizzy and tend to tangle easily, are prone to dullness, split ends and dandruff. The constitution comprising of Pitta has hair that is light brown, blonde or red and tend to grow gray or thin prematurely and are fine and silky with a tendency to become oily. Hairs are thick, wavy and shiny if the composition is of kapha.

Regularly cleaning and brushing the hair is very important. When the hairs are brushed, oil-producing glands in the scalp get stimulated. This natural oil makes the hair glossy and healthy. To give extra shine to the hair, after washing rinse the hair with some lemon juice mixed in a cup of warm water.

Answer 3

Hi friend, u r lucky today....here is all u wanted to know...

Adding Shine To Different Hair Types

Fine Hair:
Look for a shampoo that has wheat protiens and polymers as ingredients. They coat the hair shaft, making it appear thicker.
Learn to use spray volumizers. They light enough to deposit a light mist of shine in droplets on the hair without wilting it.

Normal Hair:
Use a shampoo that has silk amino acids. It adds softness and repair hair structure. Lecithin restores hair texture.
Gels and creams will add shine without weight. First, it's necessary to pour the product in your palm. Rub your hands together, and then lightly pat over head.

Thick Coarse Hair:
The best shine enhancers for this type of hair are old-fashioned pomades. They work not only to deliver shine, but to moisturize this type of hair.

Tips For More Shine:
* Use heat-activated shampoo
* Deep condition at least weekly
* Don't use too many styling products that can dull the hair by coating it.

Strawberry Hair Mask:
Mash eight strawberries with one tablespoon mayonnaise. Massage into washed, damp hair. Cover with a shower cap, then a warm towel. Wash out with a shampoo/conditioner combination. This luscious mix of rich acidic berries will leave your hair both conditioned and with rich gloss.

Answer 4

Relaxing hair is one of the most caustic chemical treatments one can do.... this process is extremely drying to the hair shaft. If you must relax your hair , I would make sure you are not shampooing every day, use a very mild shampoo preferably a shampoo that is for color treated hair, use a very hearty conditioner, use styling products that help promote conditioning and shine. I like Goldwell shampoos and conditioners. Plus DevaCurl cleansing agents and conditioner are fantastic even for straight hair. For shine ... that's where the styling product come in.

Answer 5

Never put the relaxer on previously relaxed hair, Before perming use a thick conditioner on the hair that has already been treated, just don't apply it to the new growth. The conditioner will create a barrier against the harsh chemicals.

Answer 6

My hair is extremely shiny and straight that they look unusual. I don't know why though. But I always keep my hair clean, I apply shampoo and condictioner on my hair everyday. I can use any type of shampoo and my hair would still like shiny and straight. So maybe you can do the same thing.

Answer 7

TO HAVE THICK FAST HAIR, STRONG FROM THE ROOTS, DON'T ACCEPT HAIR LOSS.

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Answer 8

Take a head bath using baby shampoo ( do not use toxic shampoos) Dry your hair and apply boiled and cooled coconut oil only little . Thats all do this for a week and see the change.

Answer 9

the best solution is to apply a small amount of oil for 1 day and then shampooing the next day,after the shampoo dont forget to apply a light conditioner preferably a light hair cream.

Answer 10

Try getting Thermal Reconditioning, or Japanese straightening at a salon.