Ask the stylist whatever you want!!

[dontspeakdefeat]

@dontspeakdefeat

Thanks so much for your assistance with this thread. I am natural and am considering coloring my hair in the in the next year or so (by a professional).

I have concerns about varying chemicals in permanent hair color (ammonia/ Ammonia Derivatives, formaldehyde/Formaldehyde Derivative, Diamine Toluenes/ PTD’s, Thioglycolates or parabens, & PPDs)

I guess my question would be what hair color lines would be the safer of the bunch by either not having these chemicals at all or having lesser/lower amounts? In an ideal situation I want minimize the health risks of chemical exposure as well as maintain the health & integrity of my hair so I don't have a setback. I would likely just do highlights in the red, copper, or auburn categories.

@southercitygirl

Hmmm. I use low ammonia hair color , Paul Mitchell. As far as color not containing chemical, that's a hard one. Redken does make a line called Chromatics that has zero ammonia in it.

In your situation I would suggest doing a strand test with whatever color line you choose. You should wait it out and see how you and your hair responds.

I did find a link to a line of all natural hair color called EcoColors. You may want to check that out. They have a professional line as well.

https://www.ecocolors.net/index.cfm?pg=HomeHaircolorKit2

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

What a great thread!! I wanted to ask how I can stop breakage at the root? I'm getting a lot of really long hair without the bulb on the end! I'm natural if that helps

Igotstripes

When you do your conditioning treatments I suggest that you play close attention to getting the conditioner directly onto the hair at the roots. It's a common mistake for us to condition our hair and not condition the roots. Do it section by section and put conditioner on the roots and massage it in. Be generous with your conditioner amounts. This should be part of your deep conditioning routine every time.

Make sure to moisturize those same areas on a regular basis as well. Roots need love too!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I have been trying to find the Willie morrow comb attachment. Do you know where I can order it from? I ordered it once. from Amazon They never sent it .Had to get my money back.

serenity34

I ordered my last one on Amazon as well. This is who I ordered it from.

http://www.amazon.com/Willie-Morrows-Unbreakable-Thermo-Nozzle/dp/B008A12F36

Other links (please use your discretion):

http://www.cornrowsandco.com/index.php/kids/blow-dryer-nozzle.html
http://www.purtlesupply.com/unbreakable-universal-dryer-pick-comb-nozzle.html
http://www.mountainbeautysupply.com/email_friend.aspx?sku=7961
http://djbarberandbeauty.com/Willie-Morrow-Thermo-Blow-Dry-Nozzle-23324.htm

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I found this conditioner and shampoo in Marshall's right after I saw this post and for an amazing price... So of course I bought them. Not having used a sulfate shampoo for the last two years I was skeptical but decided to try it twice a month (and co-wash the other washes) I pre-pooed first (just in case) but my hair didn't feel stripped at all and that conditioner (used as both a regular and deep) made my hair feel like butter!

Thank you so much for the recommendation and this great thread I am soaking in all this knowledge.

destinyseeker

Now that's awesome. You are so very welcome. I am glad that I could help!

 

[Igotstripes]

Igotstripes

When you do your conditioning treatments I suggest that you play close attention to getting the conditioner directly onto the hair at the roots. It's a common mistake for us to condition our hair and not condition the roots. Do it section by section and put conditioner on the roots and massage it in. Be generous with your conditioner amounts. This should be part of your deep conditioning routine every time.

Make sure to moisturize those same areas on a regular basis as well. Roots need love too!

Thank you! I'll try that!

 

[KiWiStyle]

Hi and thank you for this Q&A thread, it's an awesome idea!!
I know you posted the flat irons you use but what about your other styling tools...can you please post a list of your favorite tools in one place please? I've been in the market for a really good blow dryer but have yet to purchase one because I can't decide. Thank you!

 

[serenity34]

thank you just ordered from her

 

[KiWiStyle]

One more . My daughter has 4b hair with some patches of 4a, fine and low-med density strands and I cannot straighten her hair to save my life so I wear it in 2-strand twists EVERYDAY. I'm considering letting her wear her hair in straight styles as she approaches Jr. High next year. A stylist once cause sever heat damage and because it' took so long to cut it all away, i'm so scared to damage it again. Last year I attempted by blowing drying using the tension method and flat ironed afterwards but when I finished her hair felt rough and barely looked blow dried. I think my fear of heat damaged forced me to keep the iron on low. I don't trust stylists anymore because they really do believe the more smoke you see and the more burnt the hair smells the better.

This is a loaded question regarding flat ironing: How much leaving-in conditioner to use? How much heat proctectant serum to use? What method do you suggest blow drying? AND and What safe temperature to flat iron without causing damage?

 

[BostonMaria]

Does it feel good to cut hair? Like not in a sinister way, but like a calming way similar to knitting or other relaxing hobbies? I ask because most stylists are scissor happy LOL

 

[lunabelle]

Thank you so much for this thread!!! Do you use anything specific to block moisture/reversion when flat ironing natural hair? When I flat iron my hair poofs if there is even a drop of rain or humidity but when my stylist does it I can sweat and walk in misty rain and it stays straight. Any advice?

 

[naija24]

So you have to base your scalp while using relaxers?
Is lye better than no lye for touch ups?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Hi and thank you for this Q&A thread, it's an awesome idea!!
I know you posted the flat irons you use but what about your other styling tools...can you please post a list of your favorite tools in one place please? I've been in the market for a really good blow dryer but have yet to purchase one because I can't decide. Thank you!

KiWiStyle

Flat irons - FHI Platform(the red one), Babyliss Pro Titanium 1 1/2"

Blowdryers - Rusk Speed Freak, FHI Heat

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

One more . My daughter has 4b hair with some patches of 4a, fine and low-med density strands and I cannot straighten her hair to save my life so I wear it in 2-strand twists EVERYDAY. I'm considering letting her wear her hair in straight styles as she approaches Jr. High next year. A stylist once cause sever heat damage and because it' took so long to cut it all away, i'm so scared to damage it again. Last year I attempted by blowing drying using the tension method and flat ironed afterwards but when I finished her hair felt rough and barely looked blow dried. I think my fear of heat damaged forced me to keep the iron on low. I don't trust stylists anymore because they really do believe the more smoke you see and the more burnt the hair smells the better.

This is a loaded question regarding flat ironing: How much leaving-in conditioner to use? How much heat proctectant serum to use? What method do you suggest blow drying? AND and What safe temperature to flat iron without causing damage?

KiWiStyle

Sorry this happened to you and your daughter. This is not the case at every salon.

It's not really possible for me to answer those questions because my flat ironing technique comes from years of experience and daily practice. I will however tell you that less is more. You don't have to use a lot of products to protect the hair. You can use a blowdryer with a comb attachment. A safe temperature for flat ironing is 375 degrees. I hope this helps!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Does it feel good to cut hair? Like not in a sinister way, but like a calming way similar to knitting or other relaxing hobbies? I ask because most stylists are scissor happy LOL

BostonMaria

Not for me. I can't speak for other stylist.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thank you so much for this thread!!! Do you use anything specific to block moisture/reversion when flat ironing natural hair? When I flat iron my hair poofs if there is even a drop of rain or humidity but when my stylist does it I can sweat and walk in misty rain and it stays straight. Any advice?

crimsonvixen

That is the number one comment I get when clients have to shampoo and press at home sometimes. I never get it as straight as you and it doesn't stay as long either!!

Up your moisture regimen. Hydration will help with the reversion.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

So you have to base your scalp while using relaxers?
Is lye better than no lye for touch ups?

naija24 The entire scalp must be based for relaxers, not just the parts. I prefer lye relaxers over no lye because lye relaxers are less drying to the hair in the long run!

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle Sorry this happened to you and your daughter. This is not the case at every salon. It's not really possible for me to answer those questions because my flat ironing technique comes from years of experience and daily practice. I will however tell you that less is more. You don't have to use a lot of products to protect the hair. You can use a blowdryer with a comb attachment. A safe temperature for flat ironing is 375 degrees. I hope this helps!

I just reread this post on a tablet and LOL! I can't really see on my phone because the screen is all cracked so my post read like I was slightly illiterate, lol! Anyway, thanks for your response.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

 

[lunabelle]

crimsonvixen That is the number one comment I get when clients have to shampoo and press at home sometimes. I never get it as straight as you and it doesn't stay as long either!! Up your moisture regimen. Hydration will help with the reversion.

Thanks so much for the reply. See, that's what I don't understand bc I always deep condition. Sometimes, my stylist puts me under a dryer with conditioner and sometimes she doesn't and it's still super shiny and straight. I used to use the Joico moisture recovery but I strayed and started trying other things. I think I'll go back

 

[g.lo]

Again thanks for your time to answer our question.
What causes the hair to start matting at the root, I am natural, but I have noticed a change on my roots,they seem much thicker and coarser( honestly I feel like I am transitioning). Lately they have been matting at the root which is a nightmare.

 

[Nazaneen]

eek, i've never based my scalp for a relaxer... what exactly is basing for?

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

eek, i've never based my scalp for a relaxer... what exactly is basing for?

Girl, are you kidding? It's to protect your scalp/skin from the chemicals. From getting burns and scabs.

 

[sharifeh]

eek, i've never based my scalp for a relaxer... what exactly is basing for?

Arlana

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[SuchaLady]

eek, i've never based my scalp for a relaxer... what exactly is basing for?

I never base my scalp. Never had an issue.

 

[sunnieb]

eek, i've never based my scalp for a relaxer... what exactly is basing for?

I don't base either. Never burn or scab.

 

[divachyk]

I never base my scalp. Never had an issue.

I don't base either. Never burn or scab.

You ladies are lucky SuchaLady sunnieb. My scalp would be on fire like a struck match.

 

[jasmyne14]

Can I use plaits to protective style under a wig and how often should I detangle if I can use plaits in order to prevent matting ?

 

[AmiJay]

KiWiStyle[/USER];19616193]I just reread this post on a tablet and LOL! I can't really see on my phone because the screen is all cracked so my post read like I was slightly illiterate, lol! Anyway, thanks for your response.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

My dd's hair sounds like yours. I blowdry her hair sometimes to make it easier for her (she's tender headed like her mom) and I use creme press by KayVel. It really makes a difference.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks so much for the reply. See, that's what I don't understand bc I always deep condition. Sometimes, my stylist puts me under a dryer with conditioner and sometimes she doesn't and it's still super shiny and straight. I used to use the Joico moisture recovery but I strayed and started trying other things. I think I'll go back

crimsonvixen

You are not the only one. Just remember we do it all day everyday.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Again thanks for your time to answer our question.
What causes the hair to start matting at the root, I am natural, but I have noticed a change on my roots,they seem much thicker and coarser( honestly I feel like I am transitioning). Lately they have been matting at the root which is a nightmare.

@g.lo

I believe this can be solved by making sure when you deep condition to massage your conditioner into the roots of the hair very well. You would be surprised at the amount of hair problems can be solved with better conditioning practices. Make sure to also detangle completely will the conditioner is still on your hair and shampoo and condition in sections.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

eek, i've never based my scalp for a relaxer... what exactly is basing for?

Arlana

It's to protect the scalp from the relaxer.