Pre sectioning rollers for a faster set
If you are struggling with how long your rollersets are taking or having difficulty parting the hair after washing, then pre-sectioning my be for you! Ever since learning this little tip, rollersets are much more easy to do! Start off on dry hair by sectioning the “mohoawk” parting in the middle of your hair. then section this into 2 parts. Then take each side and section them off. For more ease after washing, I would suggest to section each side into two as well. Then wash your hair in the sections you have created. It also helps if you...
Dont look past the ampules and vials!
Time and time again when I would go to the beauty supply store I would pass the little glass vials near the register. I never knew what they were for and since they were so small i thought they were insignificant. As it turns out, they have been game changers for me and my hair care! I would have never discovered the secret world of hair ampules had my curiosity not taken the better of me! These little glass vials have the ability to transform the hair due to being super concentrated. There are various brands and here is...
Coil method for the Big Chop
Many people seem to have difficulty when it comes to the day when its time to do the Big Chop. depending on how processed the hair is it can be really hard to tell where the line of demarcation is. At the same time I wanted to be able to keep as much length as possible. Because of this dillema I created a method of big chopping that helps me to keep maximum length when doing the big chop. I’ve done it before and this time I took some pics! It is really simple to do! First cover your...
5 tools to get straighter flat iron results
One of the most basic techniques to get straighter hair when flat ironing is to chase your flat iron with a fine comb. Doing this separates the hair and yields a straighter result. There are a few tools on the market that build upon this idea and can help get the hair straighter, when a fine toothed comb just isn’t enough. Soft Boar Bristle Brush This isn’t marketed specifically as a straightening tool but I found it to be very effective at doing so. Because the brush allows more smoothing and tension on a section of hair the end...
Salvaging a Bad Flat Ironing Session
This week I decided to try a new flat ironing cream from L’oreals new smooth intense line. I was left with VERY unexpected result : greasy ends and puffy roots. It looked as if I haven’t washed my hair in ages, even though I had just washed my hair! This is really upsetting, given the fact I had spent so much time trying to straighten my hair in the first place! I was ready to re wash my hair and just deal with my crazy transitioning hair! Instead, I decided to work with what I had and revive this...