Hello Lovies!!!
I know for me, water temperature was never a thought in my mind when it came to my hair. In fact, I would hop in the shower and blast the hot water because it felt sooooo good! BUT after doing my share of research on the effects of hot and cold water on my hair, I now think twice about which way I turn my dial.
HOT WATER
A pro for using hot water on your hair is it rinses away all of the dirt and oil. Hot water naturally opens the pores, which is awesome for exfoliating and removing the dirt and oil from your skin and scalp. If you have an oily scalp, washing your hair with hot water can beneficial. It allows the dirt and hair products that have built up on your scalp to escape the pores and be rinsed away.
The con of using hot water on your hair is it may result in overly porous hair. Hot water opens up the pores and cuticles on your hair shaft. Which in turn, if you rinse your hair with hot water too often it can leave your hair feeling dry and brittle. Unfortunately, hot water is a good and bad thing. Just as much as it can help your hair by cleansing it of all the dirt and oil, it can also strip your hair of its natural oils.
Another con of using hot water on your hair is that it can cause frizz. No mater what hair type or porosity of hair that you may have, the hair thrives off of moisture in order to remain frizz free. Because hot water strips the hair of its natural oil, moisture begins to escape the hair shaft and this results in frizz.
COLD WATER
Cold water closes the pores and traps the moisture in while preventing dirt from entering and/or building up on the scalp by closing the hair cuticles in order to trap the moisture from the conditioners or oils that have been applied to the hair. Cold water simply retains the moisture that is beneficial for natural hair. More moisture usually equals less frizz.
The pros of using cold water include increasing shine. Cold water has been known to smooth the hair by closing the scales of your hair cuticle, which in turn prevents frizz and adds luster to your curls.
So, my recap on how to wash your hair. Hot water is better for rinsing hair of dirt and buildup, but it dries the strand. Cold water adds shine, seals in moisture, and prevents frizz. So the solution:
1. Cleanse, condition, and detangle your hair with WARM water. NOT HOT WATER.
2. When you are ready to rinse out the conditioner, turn the nozzle to COOL OR COLD and run it over your hair for a final rinse.
If you simply just can not stand using cold water in the shower, try using a shower cap during your warm daily showers. When it's time to rinse your hair, sit on the tub and rinse your hair beneath the faucet of cold water. Your hair can still reap the benefits without you having to shiver in the shower. Lol.
Hope this was helpful!!
XOXO
Moeneak
Monday, May 11, 2015
Friday, May 8, 2015
Natural Hair 101: Water!! Natural Hair's Best Friend
Hello Lovies!!!
I hope that you all are doing well. Today's blog is going to deal with the importance of water on your natural hair. Now, I know for years we (African American) people have been taught that water is not good for your hair. Or too much water is not healthy for your hair. I can remember growing up my mom would always stress how bad it was to wet my hair multiple times a week. Now as an adult with natural hair, I realize the importance of applying water on my hair multiple times a week.
Water, is a natural moisturizer. Just like your body needs water to survive our hair needs water to remain healthy. We have been trained that water will somehow break our hair off if we apply it to often, but that is not the case. Even if you decided to wash your hair everyday or apply water to your hair everyday it will not cause your hair to break off or fall out. You are allowed to cleanse your hair as often as you see fit according to your lifestyle.
Natural hair thrives off of moisture and water is one of the best ways to quench your natural hair thirst. Most of us worry about dryness with our curls. And if this is a concern for you, you may want to consider a few factors such as: is your shampoo stripping your hair of moisture, is your tap water hard, how often are your deep conditioning your hair? All of these and many more factors can cause dryness in your hair. Cleansing your scalp and reviving your hair with water is a necessity as a natural.
I drench my hair in water at least twice a week. It could be more depending on what style I am trying to achieve but I NEVER neglect to apply water on my hair. Again, you are the deciding factor when it comes to how often you want to apply water to your hair but make sure that you are giving your hair the moisture that it needs. Don't be afraid to wet your hair multiple times a week. Water really is your hairs best friend!
See you in the next blog!! Have a great week!
XOXO
Moeneak
I hope that you all are doing well. Today's blog is going to deal with the importance of water on your natural hair. Now, I know for years we (African American) people have been taught that water is not good for your hair. Or too much water is not healthy for your hair. I can remember growing up my mom would always stress how bad it was to wet my hair multiple times a week. Now as an adult with natural hair, I realize the importance of applying water on my hair multiple times a week.
Water, is a natural moisturizer. Just like your body needs water to survive our hair needs water to remain healthy. We have been trained that water will somehow break our hair off if we apply it to often, but that is not the case. Even if you decided to wash your hair everyday or apply water to your hair everyday it will not cause your hair to break off or fall out. You are allowed to cleanse your hair as often as you see fit according to your lifestyle.
Natural hair thrives off of moisture and water is one of the best ways to quench your natural hair thirst. Most of us worry about dryness with our curls. And if this is a concern for you, you may want to consider a few factors such as: is your shampoo stripping your hair of moisture, is your tap water hard, how often are your deep conditioning your hair? All of these and many more factors can cause dryness in your hair. Cleansing your scalp and reviving your hair with water is a necessity as a natural.
I drench my hair in water at least twice a week. It could be more depending on what style I am trying to achieve but I NEVER neglect to apply water on my hair. Again, you are the deciding factor when it comes to how often you want to apply water to your hair but make sure that you are giving your hair the moisture that it needs. Don't be afraid to wet your hair multiple times a week. Water really is your hairs best friend!
See you in the next blog!! Have a great week!
XOXO
Moeneak
Thursday, May 7, 2015
NATURAL HAIR 101: Best Deep Conditioners
Hello Lovies!!
I do hope that you all are doing well on this Fabulous Thursday. Below I have listed some of my favorite deep conditioners. Pictures are listed below as well. Enjoy!!
I do hope that you all are doing well on this Fabulous Thursday. Below I have listed some of my favorite deep conditioners. Pictures are listed below as well. Enjoy!!
Obviously there are a ton of other deep conditioners on the market but these are just a few of my go-to products!!
1. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle. This conditioner provides a super deep conditioning for a seriously simple fix to dry, damaged hair. It gives dry hair much-needed moisture so you'll have silky and manageable hair.
2. Shea Moisture- Raw Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque. This conditioner repairs dry, damaged or over-processed hair. An all-natural intensive treatment perfect for transitioning chemically treated hair to healthy natural hair.
3. ORS Hair Mayonnaise. This is an intensive conditioning treatment that moisturizes and strengthens damaged and over-processed hair from within the hair shaft.
4. Crème of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioning Treatment. This deep conditioner strengthens, revitalizes and gives great shine. It prevents hair breakage and infuses moisture from the inside out.
5. Shea Moisture- Yucca and Plantain Anti- Breakage Strengthening Masque. This intensive treatment deeply penetrates to condition and smooth frazzled strands with a nutrient-rich fortifying formula. It helps to bind split ends and improve the overall appearance of hair.
Hope this was helpful. See you in the next blog!!
XOXO,
Moeneak
1. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle. This conditioner provides a super deep conditioning for a seriously simple fix to dry, damaged hair. It gives dry hair much-needed moisture so you'll have silky and manageable hair.
2. Shea Moisture- Raw Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque. This conditioner repairs dry, damaged or over-processed hair. An all-natural intensive treatment perfect for transitioning chemically treated hair to healthy natural hair.
3. ORS Hair Mayonnaise. This is an intensive conditioning treatment that moisturizes and strengthens damaged and over-processed hair from within the hair shaft.
4. Crème of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioning Treatment. This deep conditioner strengthens, revitalizes and gives great shine. It prevents hair breakage and infuses moisture from the inside out.
5. Shea Moisture- Yucca and Plantain Anti- Breakage Strengthening Masque. This intensive treatment deeply penetrates to condition and smooth frazzled strands with a nutrient-rich fortifying formula. It helps to bind split ends and improve the overall appearance of hair.
Hope this was helpful. See you in the next blog!!
XOXO,
Moeneak
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