My Life, My Passion, My Hair

Healthy Hair Care Must Haves: My Complete Product Regimen

2012-01-26T17:24:00.000-05:00

My hair is by far the healthiest it's ever been. It’sbeen a long journey, but I’ve been patient and consistent. Now my hair ishealthy from root to end! I get a lot of questions about my healthy hair regimen.Many of you know what products I use, but for those of you who are still in thedark, here you go.

Shampooing:To keep my hair and scalp clean and build up free, I shampoo and style my hairweekly. Here are the shampoos that I use:

MizaniRenew Strength Fortifying Shampoo – for a quickstrengthen boost. I often use this as a cleansing shampoo as well.

MizaniPuripHying Shampoo – for when the oil and product justwon't come out.

MizaniBotanifying Conditioning Shampoo – for body, moistureand shine!

MizaniMoisturfusion Milk Bath – for softness, andunbelievable hydration.

Now of course I don’t use these all at once. Ilike to mix things up and I'm always listening to the needs of my strands. I dohowever abide by this rule: I always shampoo my hair 3 times, saving mymildest, gentlest shampoo for last.

Simplifyit! If you’re a woman on the go or strapped forcash, sticking with one hydrating/moisturizing shampoo is a great routine tofollow. Looking to step up your regimen with two shampoos? Adding a cleansing shampooto your regimen of using moisturizing shampoos will give your strands a goodbalance. Now let’s get into conditioning.

Conditioners:Conditioning treatments are the key to healthy hair. I use the following:

MizaniMoisturfusion Silk Cream Conditioner – to quickly soften,smooth and hydrate my hair.

MizaniHydrafuse Intense Moisturizing Treatment – when I'm lookingfor an intense hydrating, split end smoothing, detangling treatment.

Affirm5 in 1 Reconstructor – to stop any breakage thatmay occur, as well as keep my hair strong and balanced.

MizaniKerafuse Intensive Strengthening Treatment – to strengthen mystrands by replacing the protein that I've lost over the course of severalmonths.

MizaniFulfyl Conditioning Treatment – when my hair needs a quickfix. This strengths as well as moisturizes my strands.

MizaniRenew Strength Reconstructing Capsule – when I don't havetime to use the Affirm 5 in 1.

L’OrealNatures Therapy Hot Oil Treatment – paired withany conditioner to instantly take it to the next level.

Simplifyit! Just because I use a million and 1 conditioners,that doesn’t mean you have to. Choose one hydrating conditioner and onestrength boosting conditioner, and just like that, you’ll have pretty mucheverything you need to achieve and maintain healthy hair. Whatever you do, besure to obey the lawsof conditioning!

Leave-ins:If I didn't have a leave in conditioner at my disposal, I wouldn't style myhair… Yeah, it's just that serious. Well probably not, but in my head it is.

MizaniThermaStrength Heat Protecting Serum – is the most important leave in that I have in my routine. Itprotects, it strengths, and prevents damage; what more can a girl ask for?

RouxTreatment and Shine – makes it easier todetangle my curly hair. I have used several of these (the dry hair formula, thedamaged hair formula, the one for body, etc). I use it because it makes iteasier to detangle my curly hair.

It'sa 10 Miracle Leave-in – is a great detangling aswell.

LustrasilkHair Culture Solution – helps my strands staysmooth and prevents quick reversion.

Simplifyit! The Mizani ThermaStrenth Heat Protecting Serumis a must, but the other products are optional. If you’re prone to tangles, pairthis with a detangler and your all set.

Styling:The following is a list of products that I use when I style my strands. I don'tuse them all at one time. I decide on a style, think about the current needs ofmy hair, then decide on which product to use.

MizaniButterRich Deep Nourishing Hairdress – helps my strandsstay smooth over time.

MizaniRose H₂O Conditioning Hairdress – whenever I'mwearing my hair straight and sleek.

MizaniGloss Veil Spray – If I'm wearing curls, this gives mystrands a light hold and heavy shine.

MizaniHolding Spray – provides a tighter hold so that mycurls stay put.

Oil:To help smooth out my strands and give them a flawless finish, I alternate betweenAgadir Oil and Mizani Supreme Oil.

Simplifyit! A few of these products depend on the style that I'mwearing, but each of them serves a purpose. An oil paired with the Mizani ButterRich Hairdress is a great start to any style.

Giving you guys insights into the products that Iuse will hopefully help you to figure out what products your strands canbenefit from. If you’re a product junkie like me, you'll find a purpose forpretty much everything that you use; however, simpler routines can be beneficialtoo. I hope this helps!

My Healthy Hair Growth Journey: Split Check

2012-01-24T17:10:00.001-05:00

As stated in This Week’s Hair News, I’ll be doingsplit checks instead of length checks during this Healthy Hair Growth Journey. Why?Because the less split ends I have, the more hair growth I'll be able toretain. If I check my ends and have a few severe splits after 2 or 4 weeks, Imay need to make a few adjustments to my hair care regimen. This simply meansthat I would need to work harder to contain them until it's time to get themtrimmed. The following are a few pictures that I took of my ends 2 weeks beforegetting them trimmed. I went ahead and circled the splits that I found. I mustsay… for a girl that uses high heat every week, they don't look bad.

This Week's Hair News 1/28/12

2012-01-24T00:34:00.000-05:00

We're back with another addition of This Week's Hair News. New topics to discuss, and new information about whats going on this week at eSalonSpace.

My Healthy Hair Growth Journey: Diet Update

2012-01-18T10:48:00.001-05:00

So last week I shared with you a listof foods that I was going to incorporate into my diet to nourish my hair fromthe inside. Well, a lot of those foods were already apart of my diet. I just wantedto eat more of them. And....I haven't been doing so well. Suddenly I've lost myappetite. I no longer want to snack at all, let alone snack on yogurt, turkeyand almonds. My body doesn't feel healthy, and I really need to get back ontrack. My hair hasn't suffered any damage so far, but I know that if I continueon this road, it’ll only be a matter of time. So to help encourage me to snack,and to make healthier choices whenever I do snack, I’ve created a Do Not Eatlist for myself. The list consists of:

Fruit Rollups - I've been addicted tothem lately, but they are practically pure sugar and offer no nutrients for myhair.

Pop - I've been consuming Sprite andOrange Fanta way more often than I would like to. I'm convinced that if I quitcold turkey, I would crave more H₂O.

Hostess Cupcakes - I've never been muchof a cake and pie person, but lately I’ve been craving cupcakes. Again, mostlysugar and no nourishment for my hair. Surprise surprise…

So to sum things up, I haven't been eating much ofanything! And when I do eat, it's been junk food. Maybe it's a mental thing… Whenyou find out that the foods that you’re eating are actually good for you,suddenly you don’t want them anymore. I don’t know… I promise that I'm going todo better though, starting today! I'll keep you guys posted.

This Week's Hair News 1/21/12

2012-01-16T16:29:00.000-05:00

As always, this video discusses what's going on this week at eSalonSpace.com. Some of our hot topics this week included the Top 10 Reasons Ways to Ruin Your Hair, My Healthy Hair Growth Journey, the Ultimate Prepoo, How to Tell if your Hair is Healthy, etc. I also saw a news story by Fox News Houston about women using Monistat on their hair to increase hair growth. Whoa!!! I want to know what you guys think. Leave a comment below. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @eSalonSpace & @ImTangledinLove.

Here's a link to the Fox News story about using Monistat in the hair:

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/120110-some-women-using-vaginal-cream-for-hair-growth

My Healthy Hair Growth Journey: The Ultimate Prepoo

2012-01-16T15:50:00.000-05:00

To be honest, I've always thought of pree pooingas a pretty silly idea. I've had quite a few viewers tell me that they drenchtheir hair in oil or sleep overnight with conditioner prior to washing theirhair. As pointless as I thought the idea was, I failed to realize that I myselfprepoo. Sure my pre poo is a bit different than what you’re thinking, but I considermy version to be the “Ultimate Prepoo”. Here’s what I do:

Step1: 2-3 days before it's time to wash my hair, Iapply Mizani Butter Rich Hairdress and oil to my entire head, focusing particularlyon my ends. This helps my ends stay smooth and reduces split ends. If you’rewondering which oil I use, it’s a toss up between Moroccan Oil, Agadir Oil,EVOO or Coconut Oil. I’ve been using more of the EVOO and Coconut Oil as oflately though.

Step2: Since the oils tend to weigh my hair down, it'stime for a nice and neat ponytail. I always use soft, metal free ponytailholders to keep my hair from breaking or being damaged.

Step3: Before bedtime, I massage my scalp with mycoconut oil to encourage healthy hair growth. Occasionally I'll add a bit moreoil and/or cream to my ends so that my hair can continue to get the love andattention it needs. I then wrap my hair in a satin scarf to keep in themoisture and lock out dryness.

I repeat this routine every day for 2-3 days, notjust a few minutes or hours. So that’s my “Ultimate Prepoo” in a nutshell. It’sall about keeping my ends hydrated and encouraging healthy hair growth. My oilsand creams are easy to wash out, and they leave my hair soft and moisturized.If your going to prepoo, do it in a practical way that makes it last.

My Healthy Hair Growth Journey: Changes in Hair Care Regimen

2012-01-13T12:19:00.001-05:00

Let’s get right down to it… I'm goingto use hydrating shampoos all the time, unless I have a product build. Ifthat’s the case, I will apply a cleansing shampoo to my dry hair and rinse.This will quickly lift the build up. Here is a list of the shampoos that I planto use:

Mizani Bontanifying ConditioningShampoo
Mizani Moisturefusion Milk Bath
KeraCare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo
Mizani Puriphying IntenseCleansing Shampoo (if necessary)

Aside from my choices in shampoo,here are a few other things that I plan on changing in my hair care regimen:

Shampooing my hair in the shower,unless it's time for a deep conditioning treatment. Doing so decreases tangles,which leads to less breakage during the cleansing process.
Using a little more leave-inconditioner, focusing more on my ends. This is already a part of my hair careroutine, but I'm going to use a dab or two more. (Mizani Thermastrength StyleSerum)
Mixing oil with all of my hydratingconditioners, especially in the winter months. (Nature’s Therapy Hot OilBotanical Treatment by L’oreal)
Continuing to style with AgadirArgan Oil Hair Treatment.
Moisturizing my hair in between styleswith EVOO and Coconut Oil, making sure that I get my ends 2-3 times a week.
Massaging my scalp with Coconut Oil 2-3times a week.
Continuing to get my ends trimmedevery 6-8 weeks, using Reconstructors every 8 weeks and Protein Treatments 4times a year.
Using hydrating conditioners inbetween Protein Treatments and Reconstructors. This the most importantcomponent of my hair growth journey. Hydration is key!
Continuing to let my hair air dry, runningmy ceramic blow dryer through it for 60sec or less just to loosen my curls.
Continuing to wash and straighten myhair every week on High heat, but never exceeding more than 1 time a week.

Well…that’s it in a nutshell. I'llkeep you guys posted on my progress. See you soon.

My Healthy Hair Growth Journey: Diet Changes

2012-01-11T10:51:00.001-05:00

I had no ideathat many of the foods that I already eat are great for healthy hair andhealthy hair growth. So I really don't need to make many changes. I’ll simplyincrease the amount of these foods each day to make sure that my hair gets thevitamins that it needs. Below I’ve listed a few of the foods that I plan to incorporateinto my diet more often. This is by no means my complete daily meal plan. Let'sget started:

Breakfast:

I plan to eat 2eggs (boiled or scrambled) at least 3 times a week. I'll also be exchanging mywhite English Muffin with a whole grain English Muffin or wheat toast.

Benefits: The eggs are full of protein, biotin andVitamin b-12; all promoting strong and healthy hair growth. Whole grains arefull of zinc. Lacking this essential mineral can cause shedding.

Morning Snack:

My morning snackwill include a low fat strawberry yogurt with carrots and almonds (or walnuts).

Benefits: Carrots contain vitamin A, whichpromotes a healthy scalp. Nuts contain omega-3 fatty acids that condition thehair from the inside. Low fat dairy, like yogurt, contain 2 important proteinsthat helps give hair its strength. But please keep in mind that too muchprotein, even from within, can cause hair loss.

Lunch:

I'm going to havea turkey sandwich and carrots.

Benefits: Turkey is lean meat that offers vitaminswithout the fat.

Afternoon Snack:

I'm going toreach for an apple and a string cheese.

Benefits: These foods don't really have anybenefits for the hair per se, but they do contribute to a well balanced diet.

Dinner:

Chicken breastand broccoli will be incorporated into dinner more often.

Benefits: Dark green vegetables contain vitamins Aand C, thus promoting a healthy scalp and adding shine. Chicken is rich inprotein, adding strength.

My Healthy Hair Growth Journey

2012-01-09T23:57:00.000-05:00

This video marks the beginning of my Healthy Hair Growth Journey. It's one thing to grow your hair, but it's a totally different thing to grow your hair in a healthy way. Follow me on my 5 month journey as I strive to grow 2-3 inches without taking drastic measures. That means no heavy grease, no drastic changes in style (i.e. getting a weave or braids), no hair vitamins, nothing that's out of the ordinary. Be sure to follow along.

This Week's Hair News 1/14/12

2012-01-09T10:05:00.000-05:00

As always, this video discusses what's going on this week at eSalonSpace.com. Some of our hot topics this week included the Top 10 Reasons Why Black Women are Losing their Hair, How to Care for your Child's Hair, the start of my Healthy Hair Growth Journey, etc. My sister asked me an interesting question, and I went ahead and asked you guys about it in the video. So let's get the chat going and discuss the current state and the future of the black hair industry. Dont forget to follow us on Twitter @eSalonSpace & @ImTangledinLove. Up Next: "My Healthy Hair Growth Journey" Video and many others.

Healthy Hair Growth Journey: My Starting Point

2012-01-09T01:13:00.000-05:00

Black hair growthis a controversial topic that sparks tons of opinions, myths and confusion.I've seen so many bad “hair growth journey” videos on YouTube that I decided todo my own. My decision was based on two things: 1)I want to prove a point toyou guys and 2) I wouldn’t mind retaining a few more inches before my wedding.I know that you’re probably wondering what’s the point that I’m trying toprove. Well…the point is that you don't have to take drastic measures toachieve hair growth. Small changes can make a big impact!

So what’s theplan? It’s actually quite simple… I plan on boosting my hydration, massaging myscalp, drinking plenty of water and making healthier meal choices. Soundssimple enough, right? The water and scalp massages together will hopefully helpto increase the rate in which my hair grows out of my scalp. The diet changesare to help strengthen my hair from the inside out. And the hydration…well thehydration boost is going to help prevent split ends, allowing me to retain moreof my hair growth.

This blogseries is causing me to be completely transparent. I will give you a detailedlook into my hair care routine from shampoo/conditioning, to styling and changesin my diet. So don’t forget to tune in! Today is January 9th and my wedding isJune 9th. That leaves me with exactly 5 months to achieve and retain 2-3 inchesof hair growth. I'm excited and up for the challenge.

-Mina

Bouncing Back from Breakage in 6 Easy Steps

2012-01-04T09:31:00.000-05:00

Take it from me, watching yourstrands break before your very eyes is frustrating and a bit heart wrenching.Although breakage is a common problem, it’s also one that is 100% avoidable.Following the steps below will cause you to see a reduction in breakage withina day’s time, and a complete turnaround sooner than you think. EXCPETION ALERT!If your hair is breaking because of a Protein overload, PLEASE AVOID THESETIPS.

Step 1: Hydrate Your Strands

Strands that are thoroughly hydratedwill break less. Incorporate a high quality, mild hydrating shampoo into yourroutine, followed by a thick, creamy moisturizing conditioner. A light oil, andhydrating cream used at least 3 times a week will also ensure that your strandsstay on your head and not in the sink.

Step 2: Reconstruct

Now that your strands are hydrated,let’s take a minute to rebuild your breaking hair. A good Reconstructor willensure that breakage is a part of your past, not your future. By now you shouldknow my all time favorite Reconstructor. I’ll give you a hint; it has 5benefits in 1.

Step 3: Repeat Step 1

This step seems simple enough but letme be a little more specific. Repeat the first half of step one that discussesthe shampoo and conditioning regimen. The second part of step one should be a partof your weekly routine.

Step 4: Strengthen

Whether your strands are weak becauseof continued chemical application or years of abuse, a Protein Treatment willwork wonders for your hair.

Step 5: Repeat Step 3

I know your probably wondering why Ikeep asking you to hydrate. Well, hydration is not only important when reducingbreakage, it's also extremely important to your hair before and after Reconstrctorsand Protein Treatments.

Step 6: Get a Trim

Believe it or not, excess split endscan be one of the leading causes of breakage. Reduce your breakage with asimple trim once every 6-8 weeks.

So there it is…your six steps tobouncing back from breakage. The breakage issue is a problem that can be easilysolved; yet so many women struggle with it. I hope that these steps help you put a stop to breakage once and forall. Don’t be a victim. Bounce back!

This Week's Hair News 1/7/12

2012-01-02T23:49:00.000-05:00

What's the Point? Leave-in Conditioners

2011-12-20T10:44:00.000-05:00

Having my ownon line beauty supply store has taught me a few things about my customers. Whenit comes to products, most people settle for the basics. Shampoo, conditionerand maybe a maintenance item…that’s as far as it goes. Leave conditioners aren’tbig sellers, and I think that its because people fail to realize the importanceof them. So what is the point of a leave in conditioner? I’m happy you asked.

Here are just afew benefits in using a leave in conditioner:

Protect yourhair from drying and potentially damaging heat
Seals muchneeded moisture into each strand
Prevent splitends
Increase shineand manageability
Decreasetangles

Sounds worththe extra money and extra step? Trust me, it is! Now that I’ve seen the many benefitsfrom using a leave in conditioner, I will never style my hair without them. Forme, it’s like leaving the house without brushing my teeth, it just doesn’t feelright.

To Pre-poo or Not to Pre-poo

2011-12-08T13:40:00.001-05:00

Pre-poo, post-poo, co wash, don't wash…I must admit ladies, I'mgetting a little confused and a bit frustrated. This blog post is all about thepre-poo process. In case you’renot sure what pre-poo (or pre-shampooing) is, let me explain. A pre-shampoo is whenyou saturate your hair with an oil or conditioner before you shampoo. I'vetried this method, and it just wasn’t useful for me… I often use a mildsulfate-free shampoo to get my hair clean and keep it hydrated. Adding excessoil just makes my job more difficult and more time consuming. Styling your hairat home is already time consuming and sometimes stressful; why make things morecomplicated?

I'm not totally against pre-shampooing nonetheless. I just think thatthere's a time and a place for it. Pre-Shampooing is great for taking controldry scalp. Pick up a bottle of pure Olive Oil from your local grocer. Pour asmall amount into a tint bottle, then oil your scalp and massage it in. Wrapyour hair in Saran Wrap and allow it to process for 10min. After this step isdone, proceed with the shampoo and condition process.

Don't have dry scalp? Skip the extra time of a pre-shampoo andincorporate one of these easy alternatives.

Use a mild, sulfate-free hydrating shampoo that will cleanse yourhair without stripping it.
Mix a little moisturizing conditioner into your mild hydratingshampoo. This will make your gentle cleansing routine, even gentler on yourfragile strands.
After using a mild sulfate-free shampoo, mix a little olive oil intoyour conditioner. This tip will ensure that your hair gets the intense moisturethat it needs to stay healthy and beautiful.

Shampoo isn't the enemy; you just have to know how to pick the rightone. Cheap products contain cheap ingredients that rob your hair of everything,and offer nothing in return. And for the record, pre-shampooing doesn't mean thatyou don't have to use a conditioner after you shampoo! With that said, havingto condition your hair twice in one sitting makes me question the effectivenessof your conditioner or the damaging effects of the shampoo that your choosing.The bottom line is if you get the right stuff, you’ll get the right results.

5 Easy Ways to Ease the Burden of Styling

2011-12-07T12:10:00.001-05:00

Styling your hair at home is anoption that can save you money, but it can also take a lot of time causeheadaches. Ease the burden of styling your hair with these easy tips:

Keep it Simple!

I know that as women we have atendency to complicate things. We pre-condition, we post condition, wegrease the scalp, we oil our ends and use 4 different shampoos. Some of us evencreate our own homemade conditioners that contain everything in your fridge.Things don't have to be so difficult. When it comes to your shampoo andconditioning routine, keep things simple. You only really need 2 items at atime, a hydrating shampoo and a hydrating conditioner. This should beyour weekly routine until its time for a Reconstructor or Protein Treatment.

Multi Task

Shampooing your hair in the shower asyou wash your body not only saves time but it also reduces tangles. To makethis time reducing tip a success, follow these quick steps:

When you get in the shower, wet andshampoo your hair first, then apply your conditioner.

Allow your conditioner to processwhile you cleanse your body. If your hair touches your neck or shoulders, pinyour hair up using a duck clip to avoid the body wash touching your hair.

After you've cleansed your body,rinse your hair.

This process should only take about20 minutes of your time.

Sleep on It

The styling process can often timesoverwhelm you. To avoid the stress, shampoo your hair at night and allow yourhair to dry as your sleep. Wake up in the morning and style it. If you opt forthis stress reducing option, be sure to detangle and braid your hair in atleast 6 sections while it's wet. Cover your hair with a satin bonnet and you’reall ready for bed.

Get it Right the First Time

There's nothing more time consumingthan having to straighten a piece of hair 3 and 4 times. When it’s time tostraighten your hair, reach for an iron that gets each strand straight injust one swipe. Not only will this tip save you time, it will save the healthof your hair as well. High quality ceramic and titanium irons tend to do thisthe best.

Divide and Conquer

Ever looked in the mirror and feltdiscouraged at the sight of all your hair? Well, cheer up. Make things easieron yourself by dividing your hair into smaller sections and style them onesection at a time. Use about 3 soft ponytail holders to section your hair offinto 3 small sections. Conquer one section at a time and you'll be done beforeyou know it.

Using just one of these tips willhelp simplify your styling routine. Look in the mirror and enjoy what you see,not dread styling it. As always, I hope this helps.

This Week's Hair News 12/10/11

2011-12-05T22:36:00.000-05:00

Out With the Old, In With the New: Shopping for New Products

2011-12-05T12:50:00.001-05:00

In my last post, I talked to you about getting rid ofproducts that didn't live up to their promise. Now it's time to learn how toreplace those products with better ones. Here are four practical steps toshopping for new products:

Find Products foryour Hair Type

Just like there are different body types, there aredifferent hair types. And Just like there are some clothes that aren’tflattering to different body types, there are also products that don't bringout the best in your strands. If you have naturally curly strands,find a product that's designed for your curls. Even if you desire to wear yourcurls straight, products that are made for your curls should help themstraighten to perfection.

Find a Product thatSolves Your Problem

You've heard me say time and time again that hair productsare suppose to solve problems. If you have weak hair, strengthen it with aprotein treatment. Before you head to the store or visit your favorite onlinestore, determine what problem you need a product to solve. Is it dryness,frizz, lack of shine? Whatever the problem may be, I guarantee that there is aproduct that can help solve it.

Look at the Label!

Product companies use all types of words and phrases toget you to purchase their product over their competitors. Do me a favor; don'tbe fooled by smoke and mirrors. Pull the cover off by looking at the ingredientlabel. The front of a product might say extra virgin olive oil, but mineraloil, and even vegetable oil might be first on the ingredient list. You may findout that the product really only contains 1% of whatever ingredients it boastson the front of the package. You should also do your research on ingredients.They’ll shine the light on low quality products. For example, low qualityProtein Treatments may contain animal protein (which is know to clog the hairfollicle) while high quality Proteins may contain wheat/plant protein (which islight weight, and adds strength and shine).

Avoid Following theMasses

Most women look for two main qualities in a product, lowprice and ease of use. No one really goes in search of quality products untiltheir hair starts to fall out. Just because everyone's tweeting about itor featuring it in a YouTube video doesn't mean that it's a good product. Rememberwhat your mother said about being a follower. Think twice before you take aleap off of the bridge into the pool of worthless products.

I hope that this helps the next time you decide to do aproduct makeover. With every new product that you work into your routine, besure to document your progress in your healthy hair care journal. If it works…SWEET!If it doesn’t…you know what to do. Happy Shopping!!!

Proteins Vs. Reconstructors: Differences & Similarities

2011-12-01T11:46:00.001-05:00

Okay, I get it. It’s easy to understand what a Protein Treatment is,but not so easy to understand how it's different from a Reconstructor. I cantell by the number of emails I get that I haven't made that distinction quiteclear. Let me start by saying this, all Reconstructors and Proteins aredifferent. I know what all of them are suppose to do, but I’m not so sure ifthey actually deliver on the promise. A Reconstructor is designed to turn backthe hands of time. In other words, it restores everything that was lost as theresult of weeks of abuse. Here are a few facts about them:

If your strands have lost their ability to absorb moisture,Reconstructors help to restore them back to their natural moisture balance.
If your strands have lost their flexibility (also know as elasticity),Reconstructors give them their ability to bounce back after being styled. Thisis really important because without elasticity, your strands will break duringthe cleansing and styling process.
If your strands are weak, a Reconstructor will help strengthen them.
Lack shine? A Reconstructor will help solve that problem as well.

Now that we've gotten that all ironed out, let's learn a thing ortwo about Protein Treatments. They are very simple and straightforward. Hereare a few facts about them:

Protein Treatments are designed to strengthen your hair.
Protein Treatments that contain plant/wheat protein are known to addshine as it strengthens. However most brands prefer animal protein, which doesnot add shine.

See. I told you that Protein Treatments were simple andstraightforward. The main similarity between Reconstructors and Protein Treatmentsis that they will both strengthen your strands. On the other hand, the maindifference is the fact that Protein Treatments are more so one-dimensional;they strengthen. They are made up of mostly protein with a few otheringredients that help with the consistency and color of the product. Reconstructorscontain protein, but they also contain a lot of other ingredients that help todeliver a multi-dimensional conditioning treatment. One that consist of shine,moisture, porosity, and strength.

To sum it all up, Protein Treatments ARE proteins, while Reconstructors CONTAIN protein. As always, I hope this helps:-)

Time to Take Out the Trash

2011-11-29T07:00:00.000-05:00

I must admit that I’m a self-proclaimed productjunkie. I have dozens of products sitting in my bathroom as we speak. Butunlike other product junkies, I use every single product sitting there. Overtime, I’ve made it a habit to try new products and throw out the ones that don’twork. I don’t think that you guys heard me, so I’ll speak a little louder…”IFTHE PRODUCT DOESN’T WORK, DON’T USE IT! THROW IT OUT WITH THE REST OF THETRASH!” Its time to stop wasting your time with products that simply don't workand start using products that will truly give you healthy, beautiful hair.

Products should solve problems. If you have dirtyhair, clean your strands with a shampoo. If you have weak hair, strengthen yourstrands with a protein treatment. Dry hair? Grab an oil or hydrating conditioner.Get the idea? Great! It’s time to take out the trash ladies! Go through yourproducts and ask yourself these questions about each and every one of them:What problem is the product designed to solve? Has this product solved theproblem? If you answer “No” to the second question, toss it! It's just thatsimple. Why continue to waste your time and money with products that simplydon't measure up to your expectation? The power lies in your hands. Take outthe trash!

As always, I hope this information helps. Tune innext week and I'll tell you how to shop for products to replace the ones thatyou threw out.

This Week @eSalonSpace - 12/3/11

2011-11-28T21:25:00.000-05:00

3 Ways to get Instantly Shiny Hair

2011-11-26T21:12:00.001-05:00

Healthy hair shines, without the help of tons of products. So if you haven't reached your healthy hair goal just yet, that doesn't mean that you can't have strands that shine. Sometimes, you have to fake it until you make it. Here are three ways to shine instantly:

1) Giovanni Holds the Key: Recently, I used Giovanni Moisturizing Shampoo, Smooth as Silk Conditioner and Direct Weightless Leave-in. I was surprised to see that it not only left my hair soft, but with an incredible shine also. It did the same for many other clients also. Try it. It works!

2) Cool it Down: Rinsing your conditioner out with warm water first and then shocking it with a bit of cool water will help lock in the moisture and increase shine.

3) Shine it Up, Make it Last: In addition to using Mizani Butte Rich Hairdress and a little oil, mist on a light hair gloss prior to curling your hair. Applying the hair gloss before curling, opposed to after, creates a longer lasting shine.

There’s nothing better than healthy hair that shines. However, the road to healthy hair can be a long journey. If you want the shine sooner than later, there is nothing wrong with faking it till you make it.

Choosing the Right Conditioner for You: Breakage

2011-11-22T12:45:00.001-05:00

Breaking strandscan raise the level of frustration that we already experience with our hair.The good news is that breakage can be stopped with the right conditioningregimen and a little time. Lets take a look at some of the issues that resultin breakage, and a few of my faves that will help you bounce back from breakage:

Breaking Weak Strands: Weak strands break. If protein treatments are not a part of yourregular conditioning schedule, then the answer to your problem may be a lack ofprotein. Solve this problem by using Mizani KeraFuse Intense StrengtheningTreatment. This is a creamy protein treatment that is sure to leaveyour strands strong.

Protein Overload: This problem is the complete opposite of the one above. This kindof breakage occurs when protein treatments have been abused. For this problem,you need intense moisture and a gentle hand. Using Mizani Moisturefusion Silk Cream Conditionerand/or HydraFuse weekly for a few months should reverse theproblem.

Dryness:Naturally curly strands need moisture! Chemically processed strands tend to needeven more moisture. To solve this problem, you need a balance of instantmoisture and deep moisture treatments incorporated into your normalconditioning routine. Giovanni Smooth as Silk Smooth DeeperMoisture Conditioner is a great way to deliver instant moisture to yourthirsty locks.

Over-Processed: Relaxers can help simplify our styling routine by permanentlystraightening our strands. That's the good news. The bad news is, if not usedcorrectly, your strands can become over processed. Affirm 5 in 1 Reconstructor andRoux Porosity Control Conditioner will help return your strands totheir natural moisture balance and increase their ability to absorb moisture.Use either of these products once every 6 or 8 weeks to reduce breakage untilyour damaged strands grow out.

Split Ends:Split ends are a silent killer. We don't want to cut them because we desirelength, but if we keep them, they eventually destroy our length and causesbreakage. So how do you control split ends? The same way you control dryness; abalance of instant moisture and deep moisture treatments incorporated into yournormal conditioning routine. HydraFuse is a great deep moisturetreatment and Sebastian Drench is one of my favoriteinstants.

Choosing theright conditioner is the best way to bounce back from breakage. All your hairreally needs is a little TLC. For more information and great deals on some ofthe products mentioned above, visit TangledinLove.com.As always, I hope this helps. Untilnext time...get educated, get motivated, get involved.

This Week @eSalonSpace - 11/26/11

2011-11-21T21:19:00.000-05:00

Choosing the Right Conditioner for You: Dryness

2011-11-14T14:58:00.000-05:00

Dryness is probably the most common problem that women with naturally curly strands face. The curlier your strands are, the drier they tend to be. Dryness is usually the cause of many problems that we face with our hair. Frizz, split ends and breakage are all caused by dryness. Hydrating your thirsty strands can help eliminate frizz, split ends and dryness; and can also lead to healthy shiny manageable hair. So know that you know how big of a problem dryness is, let’s take a look at some conditioners that can help solve the problem.

Sebastain Drench is a great way to deliver instant moisture to dry hair.

Mizani Hydrafuse is a deep hydrating conditioner that penetrates your strands for lasting moisture.

Mizani Moisturefuse Silk Cream conditioner delivers moisture in 3 minutes that helps detangle and soften dry hair.

KeraCare Humecto Cream Conditioner takes your hair through a transformation in 15 minitues.

Intensify your hydrating treatment by covering your hair with a plastic cap and sit under a heating cap, hooded dryer or simply take a hot steamy shower. Dryness can be controlled with the right product and styling regimen. When trying a new product, document your results in your healthy hair journal. I hope this helps.

For more helpful tips, visit www.eSalonSpace.com

Show Your Hair a Little TLC

2011-11-12T10:04:00.000-05:00

This video demonstrates ways to show your strands a little TLC, otherwise known as tender loving care. Ways that are demonstrated include, scalp massage with oil, nighttime moisture treatment, and deep hydrating conditioning treatment. You can’t expect to get great results without putting a lot of love into your hair. So I dare you to show your strands a little TLC. Check out eSalonSpace.com for more tips and TangledinLove.com for product recommendations. You can also check out ShopTV by eSalonSpace for more Healthy Hair Care Videos.

Is it Possible to Over-Condition Your Hair?

2011-10-27T17:09:00.000-04:00

Conditioning treatments help hydrate, reconstruct and strengthen our strands. But just like dieting or plastic surgery, it is possible to over do it. Here's how:

Protein Treatment and Reconstructors

Protein treatments are designed to strengthen weak strands. Reconstructors do just that, they reconstruct damaged strands. Both of these treatments are great to use on a consistent basis to help your strands stay healthy and strong. The problem is, if these products are used too often, your hair can become dry, brittle and can even begin to break and shed. Sounds crazy right? These healthy hair care must haves can actually cause the same problem that they're used to treat. To keep a healthy balance, use a protein treatment no more than 3-4 times a year on weak hair and 1-2 times a year on healthy hair. Use a Reconstructor once every 6 weeks on damaged hair and once every 8 weeks on healthy hair.

Moisturizers

Hydrating conditioners help prevent split ends and keep our strands shiny and smooth. These conditioning treatments should be a huge part of your healthy hair care routine. I recommend that you use a deep hydration treatment two times a month and an instant moisturizing conditioner as often as you like. As beneficial as hydrating conditioners are, it is also possible to overdo it with these products. Leaving a moisturizer conditioner on for an extended period of time can cause your strands to become limp and unable to hold a style. Only allow your conditioner to sit for the recommended time period. Going more than an hour past the recommended conditioning time can lead to over conditioned hair.

So now you know that it is very much possible to over condition your strands. You can't get healthy hair over night. Abusing conditioner will only lead to more problems.

For more helpful tips, visit www.eSalonSpace.com

Thickness Vs. Volume

2011-10-20T19:34:00.000-04:00

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have thick hair. When I style my hair, it looks full and beautiful for about 2-3 days and then it pretty much falls flat. I mean don’t get me wrong; I love my hair…I just wish I were able to keep it looking full for longer. But nothing seemed to do the trick.

I ended up going on a hunt for products to help solve my problem and ended up purchasing a volumizing shampoo and conditioner by So Georgeous, and a leave in conditioner by Roux. I put them to the test, using as directed, and my results weren’t necessarily bad…but they weren’t as expected.

In the end, my hair was bigger and more full, but it wasn’t as smooth to the touch as it normally is. It seemed as though the products expanded my strands, making them more resistant to straightening. I realized that that’s pretty much how volumizing products work; they expand your strands giving the illusion of a thicker, more full head of hair. I’ve learned that I would rather have hair that is actually thick rather than the appearance of thickness. I love my smooth hair. I guess that I just have to be happy with the head of hair I was given.

Relaxers Aren’t that Bad After All…. Or Are They?

2011-08-09T19:24:00.001-04:00

A regular client came into the salon recently begging for a relaxer, 6 months after beginning her transition process. We tried to talk her out of it. We told her how much healthier her new growth looked and felt as oppose to her damaged, chemically treated strands. We encouraged her by letting her know that the transition period was almost over and the summer heat wouldn’t last forever, but she was still very adamant about her decision. Since I love my natural hair so much and wouldn’t dare think about going back to a relaxer, talking her out of her decision almost felt like talking someone down from the ledge of a 10-story building. Okay maybe I’m being a little dramatic, but I just felt like she came way too far to turn back.

When I got the okay from my boss, I proceeded to prep her for her relaxer. I know that some of you may be thinking, “You guys actually did it?” and the answer is yes. We had no legitimate reason to turn her down. We knew that although her relaxed strands would never be as healthy as her natural hair was, it didn’t necessarily mean that it would be unhealthy either. Her hair was strong enough, so we went ahead with applying her relaxer.

When I rinsed it out, everyone was curious to find out how her hair felt. When someone finally asked I gave a surprising reply, “Her hair feels good!”. I must admit that I was a little surprised myself, and it was then that it hit me…the relaxer wasn’t the problem in this case. There were several other factors contributing to her past hair breakage. We narrowed them down and they are as follows:

Before coming to us, she was applying the relaxers herself and not paying much attention to the areas that had already been covered. Therefore, her strands were over processed, weak and even more prone to breakage.
The relaxer that was being applied was a cheap, low quality brand. All relaxers are not created equal, so beware of false advertising.
Once she came to us, we immediately began to give her deep conditioning treatments. In order to maintain the health of your strands post relaxer, deep conditioning treatments are especially important. Without them, your strands will suffer.

This experience has made me realize that relaxers aren’t all that bad after all. I think that they are just misunderstood and poorly handled in the hands of carless consumers and hair stylists. That’s right! I said hair stylist. Don’t fall victim to those that chase the money and could care less about the health of their clients’ hair. Until next time, visit www.eSalonSpace.com for all of your health care needs.

Beauty on a Budget Deal of the Week

2011-08-01T16:48:00.001-04:00

Syntonics Shea-Coconut Light Moisturizing Crème 8oz for $8!
Before you can nurture your strands, you must first understand them. Those of you that were born with naturally curly or coiled strands have one thing in common, your strands crave moisture! The curlier your strands are the more moisture they need. With all the moisturizers on the market, how do you know which ones will effectively moisturize your strands? As someone that has tried dozens of daily moisturizers on my daughter’s hair as well as my own, I have found that the ones without mineral oil and petroleum’s are the most effective. I believe everyone should have access to quality products without breaking the bank. That is why I am announcing Syntonics Shea-Coconut Light Moisturizing Crème as the Beauty on a Budget deal of the week featured product.

Syntonics Shea-Coconut Light Moisturizing Crème has a rich creamy feel and is great for all naturally curly and coiled hair types, even those that have been chemically treated by relaxers or colors. This product is especially great to use on your children, I apply it on my daughter’s hair regularly to keep her hair hydrated. It also keeps her ponytails smooth, and it gives her strands an incredible shine. Syntonics Shea-Coconut Light Moisturizing Creme is also free of mineral oil and petroleum, which means it actually penetrates the strands for deeper longer lasting moisture. This product can be used as often as needed to reduce split ends, hydrate your hair between styles and used to achieve a healthy long lasting shine.

We’re offering an awesome deal on this product. The Syntonics Shea-Coconut Light Moisturizing Crème retails for $17, but for this week only you can purchase this products for only $8! This deal ends on Tuesday August 8t^h at 6pm sharp. Don’t miss your opportunity to save. Visit www.Tangledinlove.com today.

My First Co-Washing Experience

2011-07-26T18:39:00.001-04:00

Interacting with users from my website and youtube channel has taught me that everyone has their own opinion about what is considered to be healthy hair care habits. As I’ve mentioned countless times before, if I try a technique and it works on my hair, I tend to stick with it until its no longer effective. That being said, I wasn’t eager to try co-washing, but I decided to give it a try anyway since there has been so much buzz about it lately. For those of you that are not familiar with the co-washing process, let me explain. Co-washing is when you run conditioner through your hair instead of using shampoo. Nasty right? I know…

If you noticed the title of this blog post, it says “My First Co-Washing Experience”. That’s right! I was the test dummy this time, not my daughter. Before I get into details of how it went, let me give you a brief history of my hair: I am chemical free, no relaxer, texturizer, keratin or color. I have a very curly curl pattern, medium length, medium to thin density, and a medium texture. So let the co-washing begin.

First, I ran lukewarm water through my hair in the shower. I then applied my Mizani Silk Cream Conditioner to the ends of my hair and worked my way down to my roots, allowing it to sit for 3 minutes. After the 3 minutes passed, I rinsed the conditioner out.

Shockingly, I don’t totally hate the idea of co-washing. Using shampoo on your hair more than 2-3 times a week can be drying, so I can see how only running a conditioner through your curls can help keep them hydrated. After trying a few of the harsh, low quality shampoos that people are using, I can see why many of you think that shampoo is the enemy. But I assure you, they’re not! You get what you pay for people. My issue with co-washing was the fact that my hair still felt dirty and heavy around my hairline. This left my curl pattern in that area not as defined as the rest of my strands. A little mild hydrating shampoo would have lifted the excess oil and dirt buildup and allowed my curl pattern to reach its full potential.

Closing Remarks: Co washing is a great idea for those of you that are wearing your wavy, curly and coiled strands in their natural state. Just make sure that you are using effective hydrating conditioners that are truly moisturizing your strands, not just coating them with a waxy film. I don’t, however, recommend the co-washing method for those of you that plan on putting heat on your hair. The bottom line is, co-washing is not going to get your strands clean and blow drying or straightening dirty hair can mean even more damage and abuse for your strands.

My hair after co-washing

Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Review

2011-07-22T21:18:00.000-04:00

Let me start by saying that I've never been one to try out new products. I tend to stick with what I know. Recently, I reluctantly decided to try the Hello Hydration line after I heard so many good things about it. I picked up the shampoo and conditioner duo at my local Mejier for $2.94 each, then headed home to try it out. I hate to admit, but I used my daughter as a lab rat first. She has all natural strands, and wears her hair in its natural state for the summer (I generally blow dry it out in the colder months). Her hair has a fine texture, very curly, thin density, medium length and very healthy. When I applied the Hello Hydration Shampoo, it felt great. However, when I rinsed it out her strands felt stripped, dry and coated with a thin layer of icky wax. I had a strong urge to apply a different hydrating shampoo to soften and moisturize her strands but I wanted to give the Hello Hydration line a proper review. I went ahead and applied the conditioner, and again the hair felt great...but only while the conditioner was on her hair. I let the conditioner sit on for a little over a minute, then proceeded to rinse with luke warm water. After rinsing the conditioner out her strands, they didn’t feel very hydrated at all. They felt, stripped of their natural moisture, yet heavy. Days later when it was time to shampoo her hair again, it felt even drier than it did before.

Closing Remarks: Overall, the Hello Hydration shampoo, in my opinion, is terrible. If it was considered a cleansing or purifying shampoo, I would have probably gave it a better review but its not. The packaging called it a hydrating shampoo. With both the conditioner and the shampoo, the hair felt great while the product was in, but the soft, hydrated feel rinsed out along with the product. I couldn’t be too disappointed, however, because I spent less than $6 total for the products. Would I ever use the product line again? No!!! I'm going to go back to using my Sebastian Drench, Giovanni moisturizing conditioner or my favorite, Mizani Moisturfsion Milk Bath and Silk Cream Conditioner. When it came to this product, I pretty much got what I paid for.

What is the Healthy Hair Care Challenge?

2011-07-11T11:39:00.000-04:00

The Healthy Hair Care Challenge is a hair “New Year’s Resolution”, per se, designed to help you once and for all experience beautiful, healthy, head turning hair without overwhelming you in the process. Since the life expectancy of a New Year’s Resolution is about 3 months, we have chosen to raise your chances of success by splitting the Healthy Hair Care Challenge into a yearlong process. Each month we will give you one healthy hair care goal to reach, building the health of our hair with time. Its not to late to join us. Here is a look at what we’ve been up to for the past 6 months:

January: Get to Know Your Hair!
This month we took time out to really get to know our strands. Knowing the texture, curl pattern, and density of our strands will help us figure out which products, styling tools and styling methods are best suited for our strands. This month was also a great time to be honest about which state your hair was currently in. We challenged our users to find out if their hair was breaking, shedding, dry or oily. You cant find a solution if you don’t know the problem.

February: Seek Professional Help
Whether we like it or not, we can all use a little help from a professional hair stylist. Be very careful when choosing your stylist. If you see someone with great looking hair that also shares your hair type, ask them for the name and contact information of their stylist. When visiting a stylist, be proactive! Ask question, and be very observant. I always recommend that everyone visit a stylist at least once every 6-8weeks. This is what I call a healthy hair check up. This is a great time to get a deep conditioning, a chemical treatment if desired, a trim and helpful advice about your strands. A great stylist should be able to tell you what you’re doing right, and areas in which your healthy hair care routine can improve.

March: Get Off the Fence
March was all about making tough decisions. I’m not against relaxers, colors or extensions, but if your hair is unhealthy as a result of them, then I would be the first to urge you to let them go. At some point you have to make the decision to get and maintain healthy hair, and doing that means letting go of anything that may hinder the process.

April: Let it go!
How can we ever look forward towards a promising future if we never let go of our damaging past? Regular trims are vital to achieving healthy hair. If split ends are not properly managed, they can travel up the hair shaft causing even more damage. It’s important to get a trim once every 6-8 weeks. A great way to stay on schedule is to write it down on your calendar, put it in your phone or write it down in your healthy hair care journal. Don’t wait until you think it’s time. Stay on a schedule and you will keep your split ends under control.

May: Invest in Quality Products & Tools
When someone comes to me for advice about their hair, the problem is usually the lack of quality products and tools. As a woman, I know that we are usually drawn to the least expensive option, but that may not always be the best choice. All products and styling tools are not created equal. Take a look at the products that are currently in your styling routine and ask yourself these questions. Do these products solve the problem that I bought them to solve? Has the health of my hair improved as a result of using these products? For example: if you have dry, brittle hair and you bought a moisturizer, do you still have dry, brittle hair? If you went a few days without using the product, would the problem return? A great moisturizer only has to be used 2-3 times a week. If you have to use it every day, it may not be a quality product. Take time to examine the products and tools that you’re using; if they are not helping your hair then it’s time for a product makeover. Be sure not to overwhelm yourself, or your wallet, purchase one product at a time until your healthy hair care routine has been transformed.

June: Repair, Protect and Strengthen
Okay I gave you enough background, now it’s time for the real work. With all the abuse that our hair endures, the least we can do is take time to repair our damaged strands, strengthen them so that they aren’t so easily broken and protect them from future damage. All three of these much needed processes are done with deep conditioning treatments and leave in conditioners.

Now that you’re all caught up, I hope that you will join us for the next 6 months. This month I will be sharing a few helpful tips on how to reduce the abuse. Achieving healthy hair isn’t easy, but it starts with making a decision to actually work at it. What better time to start than now? Its not too late! We have articles as well as videos available to help walk you through the process. We will be here month after month, goal after goal, offering you encouraging tips to help you complete the challenge. If you need more support, I encourage you to persuade a friend to jump on board with you. Keep in mind that there is strength in numbers. Be sure to check back with us for great articles, tips and product recommendations that will help you achieve each goal. Healthy Hare Care Challenge 2011– New Hair, New Look, New You…

Trim, Cut, Snip… Winning the Battle Over Split Ends

2010-02-01T21:07:00.000-05:00

Split ends can make our hair hard to manage but there are steps you can take to prevent these nasty ends from aspiring. Think of your split ends as an unraveled thread in your favorite sweater. If you keep pulling on that thread, more and more of your sweater will be damaged, but if you take a pair of scissors and snip that thread, then you can stop the damage in its place. By keeping your hair trimmed and practicing good hair hygiene, you can prevent split ends from ever being a problem for you again.

Locks of Confidence

2010-01-10T21:45:00.002-05:00

First impressions are everything. Whether you are hitting the dating scene, starting a new job, or simply trying to get noticed in the busy world we live in, you should always strive to put your best foot forward. Our hair is a part of who we are, it defines our style and can sometime be a means of our personal expression. But, our hair can also be a small source of our confidence. When my hair is bouncy, flowing, and full of life, I feel more confident. I walk tall, talk bold, and I approach life head on. On the other hand, if my hair isn’t looking its best, I tend not to feel my best.

Taking a little time out of our busy schedule to fall in love with our lovely locks can make a huge difference in the way we feel. Adding layers or highlights can add flare to a boring do, and boost your confidence. But just like anything else that holds value, in order to retain the value, we have to take care of it. Cleansing your hair and getting your ends trimmed on a regular basic can help keep your hair in perfect health. Regardless of the color, length or texture of your hair, take pride in it, and take care of it…it’s yours…

Taken It Back to the Old School: How to Add a New School Twist, to an Old School Do

2010-01-03T22:21:00.002-05:00

When we look at old photographs and see our Aunt Mable with that crazy honeycomb hairdo we think to ourselves, “What was she thinking?” Styles from the past aren’t always a dreaded nightmare and there are many styles that are making a comeback as popular hairstyles of today.

Some looks from the past are making a huge comeback when we see hairstyles of today. For instance, layers were once a thing of the past and are now very popular. Keeping hair short seems to be a trend that has made a comeback as well. Bangs were once a thing of the past living in the 80’s for a long time, and are becoming more and more important as they accessorize the hair and tie the face into the structure of the hair. The hairstyles of the 80’s are really making a comeback when it comes to the latest hairstyles. Let’s just keep our fingers crossed that big hair produced by cans upon cans of aerosol hairspray stay a thing of the past.

For curled hairstyles, towering curls seen in 17^th century photos can be seen more and more as we walk past people on the streets. Formal hairstyles of the first half of the 20^th century are making a comeback as well as people are seeing the importance again of dressing more formal for certain events. The bob hairstyle has also made a great comeback and can be found usually in the form of a short bob making it a look from the early 20^th century with a twist as bobs from yesterday were not typically as short as you will see today.

There are many hairstyles from yesterday that have made an appearance on the heads of today. A lot of the styles stem from the early 20^th century while some derive from the much more recent 80’s. A lot of the styles taken from the past have been adapted on like making the bob shorter; however, they are still inspirations of styles from the past. There are many different styles that will look good on you; the most important step in selecting a hairstyle you will enjoy is to experiment with different ones until you find the one that fits your tastes. Hairstyles from yesterday may seem crazy to you, but when you realize how beautiful hair was styled then, you may have a more open mind to these styles.