Healthy Winter Hair: What to do to your do once you've left the salon. ...

Healthy Winter Hair: What to do to your do once you've left the salon.
...: What to do to your do once you've left the salon. Clients often ask me, once I've done there hair all up nicely. Now Maryam how am I suppo...

What to do to your do once you've left the salon.

Clients often ask me, once I've done there hair all up nicely. Now Maryam how am I suppose to keep this up? Most women wish they could just sleep standing up:)) But only in a perfect world right. I can totally relate to every clients individual circumstance. And although I cant house myself in every client's  bathrooms to make a miracle happen and keep them without a single hair out of place,, wouldn't that be great if I could:)) There are a few tips that I can share that may prolong the duration of your fabulous mane in between salon visits.

For my short haired edgy cut girls
This client wears her hair cropped and close at the nape area and near the ear, and usually has some jazzy activity styled up at the top. This client appreciates a little or a lot of flare and wants to always make a statement with her hair.

1st step. client must not take super hot showers or baths, steam will make the style drop sooner than later.

2nd when getting ready for bed/shower I find that wrap strips help to contract and diffuse (keep edges and nape in place) during bed time. Lightly tie 1 or 2 of them right around the tapered areas of the head and rest assure this will help keep your mane tamed.

3rd No matter what you may have heard about holding on to a style it's a myth that the harder the better!!!!!!

4th If you have a great cut !your hair will behave as such!, I recommend you to use a light moisturizer, rub a small amount on your fingertips, then light run them thru your spiked out strands, shake them up even for a more fun look. Apply a small amount on your tapered area and Walaa! you've just extended your hair styles life.

Now for my bounce and flow girls (usually wearing a layered look or body curls)

You've left the salon with your hair blowing in the wind full of body and you want to keep it that way through the week.

1st step before bed your should have a light moisturizer recommended by your stylist. Something that is not designed to weigh your hair down but maintain shine and keep your strands from drying out.

2nd Applying a small amount of moisturizer or serum to the ends of your hair will in fact help keep your ends sealed and your style polished.

3rd Once moisturized, wrapping your hair in a circular motion and tying it up with a satin or silk scarf is an oldie but goodie for keeping your hair smooth and protecting it while you sleep. I suggest this for the client who's hair is not cut in layers and is just looking for a smooth worry free finish. This client will be able to just comb her hair down in the morning and go, very low maintenance with no additional flat ironing or curling required. (avoiding excessive heat between salon visits is a definite way to keep your strands healthy).

Option 2 For My girls with layers who want to keep their bounce and flow going. I recommend you dab a very small amount of your light moisturizer on the tips of your fingers, then part  medium to large sections of your hair and pin the section down in a circular pattern (following the pattern that your hair is styled in.) If your hair has a feathered look, pincurls on the right should be rolled to the right, and those on the left should be rolled to the left. Depending on the length of your hair you could have from 10 to 20 pinculs once you're done. (keep in mind that the smaller the pincurl the tighter the curl will turn out) If you like body medium to big will suit your needs. This method can then be loosely tied up with a satin scarf , you can cover your hair with bonnet, or just sleep on a satin pillow case and your morning should be worry free!. No heat needed until your next salon visit.

If any of you who read this blog need further assistance with maintaing your healthy hair please don't hesitate to shoot me an email mm013180@gmail.com to make an appointment or comment on this blog and I will gladly assist you:)
Ms. Maryam

Q&A

Q: client asked me how do you know if your hair health and growth is progressing? How can you tell if your efforts for healthy hair is working and when should you change things up?

A: First thing I told her is to create a regimen and document your weekly routine by keeping a journal, taking pictures of your hair while its wet, blown out, or if it's natural also in it's stage of shrinkage.
Decide on specific products you will use during this journey. STICK TO THEM!!!!!at least for 30 days.
Document each week 1: how your hair feels before and after you use your shampoo.2: deep conditioning is a must when on a hair journey!!!!!! so you should also document how your hair feels when you first put conditioner on; and how your hair feels once it's had time to penetrate the hair shaft.THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT, YOU NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT YOUR HAIR LIKES AND DISLIKES.3: A heat protectant should be used before any heat is applied to your hair; Once you've dried your hair you should be expecting a feeling of softness and moisture. If that's not the case it means you may need to change something about your products..
Keep in mind nothing happens over night. Hair grows 1/4 to 1/2 inch a month and hair growth doesn't happen by obsessing over it!!!!!!!! Once you find your regimen you must stay consistent with it and you will notice a change in the health of your hair first and that's what really important. As far as significant growth, A healthy inside equals a healthy outside. proper diet, and protecting the ends on your strands is the way we retain length. keep your ends moisturized and tucked away 80% of the time and your hair will thank you.

Finally by taking pictures through this journey you will have comparisons to see where you started and where you are headed and what you may need to change if anything.

Stylist Ms. Maryam

Maintaining your strand through the winter

Q&A
Q: How can I prevent my hair from drying,breaking,and splitting in this weather?
A: You should definately see a trusted hair care professional if you are already experiencing any of these conditions. Proper treatments given by a professional and help to combat these conditions. A good stylist will recommend certain products for home maintenance to keep your strands in tack.
As a stylist my personal tips would be as follow.

:Keep a clean scalp, proper cleansing will allow any treatments that are given to penetrate properly.

:Most client have moisture deficiencies and need pre-shampoo treatments with essential oils that are designed to penetrate the hair shaft and will act as a barrier against the stripping affects that some shampoos may have. These oil can also maintain and even eleviate dandruff issues if done on a regular basis.

:Deep conditioning is also a must. Everybody's hair is different there for it is imparative to see a stylist that can let you know what your hair needs most. Moisturizing conditioners are a must have no matter what hair type you have, but the question would be exactly to what extent does your hair need moisture. It is a combination of moisture and protein that keeps our strands healthy. A true hair care pro would know when to use strengthening conditioners and she would also know that most of them need to be balanced out with a moisturizing conditioners. For most strengthening,reconstructors, or rebuilding conditioners although are designed to keep hair strong; they can have the opposite affect if overload on them occurs. An over load will in fact cause your strands to resist flexibility and break because the protein binds too aggressively in the cortex of your hair strand compromising it's elastic abilities.
Know that strength comes from protein and elasticity comes from moisture. These two together are essential to healthy hair.

: Last but not least. After your salon visits you should have a developed regemine for at home maintenence, which should include, keeping your ends moisturized, and wrapping,pincurling, or simply sleeping on a satin pillow case at night. This is essential to preserving your hairstyle and keeping your ends from splitting.  HAIR CARE TIPS FROM MS.MARYAM