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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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Friday, September 14, 2018
5 Natural Hair Myths!
5 Natural Hair Myths
Hey guys!!!!!
I know that it has been a really long time since my last
blog post. Now that we are approaching the fall season, I wanted to talk about
some topics that will really help you avoid damaging your hair without even realizing
it.
There are a lot natural hair tips that are spreading like
wildfire online. Many instructional
videos and articles may have good intentions but can really be misleading. Some online tips can actually cause a person
to damage their hair in the long run.
Here are the top 5 natural hair myths that have been circulating
online.
1. You cannot possibly moisturize your hair too
much because natural hair needs all of the moisture that it can get... right?
WRONG. Your natural hair does need extra
moisture but it is definitely possible to over-moisturize your hair. If you
constantly add moisture without balancing your moisture levels with protein,
your hair will eventually get too soft. It will feel like soft cotton when wet.
When the hair is in this state, it will eventually break off because it is holding
too much moisture.
To add the proper amount of moisture, start
by moisturizing once a day and then increase to 2 times a day if necessary. If
your hair feels too moisturized, decrease to every other day.
Product recommendation:
2. You don’t have to comb your hair. Detangling
your hair is enough. This will prevent breakage from occurring.
FALSE. I have seen many YouTube videos instructing
people to detangle their natural hair in the shower and to only finger comb to
avoid breakage. This is far from the truth. I do believe in detangling natural
hair in the shower while saturated with deep conditioner. I also believe that a
person should actually comb their hair (with a very large tooth comb) to remove
the hair that has shed. If you don’t remove the shed hair, it will cause major
tangles and breakage in the long run. Hair tends to shed between 70-100 strands
a day and this shed hair needs to be removed to avoid major issues later.
3. You don’t need protein ever. Why would I? I’m
natural.
FALSE. I probably see this one the most. Just remember that your hair is made of protein
and over time as the hair strand gets older, it becomes more porous along the
hair ends. Porous hair tends to break because it is weaker. This is one of the
reasons why older hair breaks on the end. Protein is needed to fill in the
porous gaps and strengthen the hair.
Product recommendation-
4.
You must stay away from shampoo and cowash only so
that your hair will not dry out.
FALSE. While I definitely believe in
cowashing, I believe that it should only be done in between shampoo sessions. Conditioners
will not adequately clean the hair. With a buildup of conditioner on the hair, it will
prevent moisture from entering the strand. The buildup must be removed so that
moisture can adequately enter each hair strand when you moisturize.
5
. You can color your hair without damage.
FALSE. Since your hair is 100% natural is can
withstand more abuse however, coloring your natural can still cause damage if
done incorrectly. Coloring the hair (or any chemical process) will increase
porosity along the hair strand leading to breakage. Be sure to take extra care
of your hair if it is colored and be sure to increase the use of protein in
your regimen to prevent breakage.
Get more healthy hair tips in my latest book "300 Healthy Hair Tips for all Hair Types"Available at www.HydrathermaNaturals.com, Amazon and Kindle!
Thanks for reading and I’ll catch ya at the next blog posts!
Best!
Saleemah Cartwright
Hydratherma Naturals – CEO
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Be sure to use the coupon code HYDRALOVE at checkout for
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Friday, May 11, 2018
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Hair Growth and Nutrition. 8 Healthy Tips to Get Your Hair Growing!
Hair
Growth and Nutrition. 8 Healthy Tips to Get Your Hair Growing!
HEALTH
& NUTRITION
Healthy hair starts from within. To ensure
that your hair grows healthy and strong, you definitely need to feed your body
healthy vitamins and nutrients. Here are
some nutritional tips that will encourage healthy hair growth.
1.
Hair
Vitamin Supplementation. It is always better to receive your vitamins
and nutrients from healthy food sources. With the typical diet, many desirable
nutrients may still be missing. If you feel as though your diet may be lacking
in some nutrients, I suggest that you supplement your diet with a high quality
hair vitamin that supports healthy hair growth. By doing this, you will be able
to provide your body with all of the nutrients that it needs for healthy hair
and general health.
Product recommendation- Hydratherma Naturals
Hair Growth Plus Vitamin with Biotin, MSM, Silica, Keratin, Hyalauronic acid,
collagen and many other herbs extracts and vitamins to support healthy hair,
skin and nails.
2.
Give MSM a
try. While taking supplements, be sure that your hair growth
supplement contains MSM. MSM is an organosulfur compound that occurs naturally
in plants. MSM is believed to extend the
growth phase of the hair growth cycle. This can possibly speed up your hair
growth process. If you are allergic to sulfur be sure to consult your health
care professional before taking MSM or any supplement containing it.
3.
Water
Water Water! As I mentioned in a previous tip, water is the ultimate form of
moisture in our bodies so it is extremely important that we drink plenty of it.
At least 8 glasses a day will properly keep you hydrated. Fruit juices and
sodas are not the best options to hydrate the body because they are loaded with
sugar which can cause inflammation. Inflammation can actually impede healthy
hair growth. If you are not a water drinker,
try infusing it with fruit. Adding lemons, strawberries and even cucumbers to
your water will add vitamins and enhance the flavor as well.
4.
Eat a
protein rich diet. Hair consists of keratin which is a protein
made of amino acids. Your body must produce or ingest these amino acids in order
to grow healthy hair. Diets that are extremely low in amino acid proteins will
result in hair that is weak and fragile. High protein sources include eggs,
dairy and meat. You can also get your protein from non-animal sources. See next
tip.
5.
Vegetarianism
and protein intake. If you love eating plant based, you can still
ingest healthy levels of protein. You can incorporate protein shakes or protein
bars into your diet to boost your protein levels. Healthy proteins are also available in many
veggies including broccoli as well as legumes and brown rice. With a little research
and meal planning, ingesting adequate amounts of plant based protein is not
necessarily a difficult job.
6.
A lack of
protein can be problematic when it comes to healthy hair growth. If you
are not getting enough protein in your diet, hair growth will be stunted
because your body will naturally ration the protein and use it for other (more
important) life sustaining metabolic activities. Your body will try to hold on
to the protein and the hair will be the last recipient of the distributed
protein. Hair loss may begin to occur
within two to three months after your protein intake has dropped
significantly.
7.
Vitamins
B7, C and E Rock! Eat a diet high in vitamin B7 (encourages
growth and helps to reduce hair loss), Vitamin C (helps to grow and strengthen
hair) & Vitamin E (encourages sebum production for a healthy scalp). Stock
up on your fruits, veggies, nuts and healthy meats (or other high protein
sources) to get these vitamins naturally.
If you decide to use supplements, just be sure that you are not taking
more than the recommended daily allowance.
8.
Vitamin A
is great for your hair but too much vitamin A may be problematic. When
taking supplements, remember that more doesn’t always mean better. This is
especially true for the fat soluble vitamins A,D,E and K. Fat soluble vitamins
are stored in the body for longer periods of time and can pose a greater risk
for toxicity when consumed in excess. Taking too much Vitamin A may contribute
to hair loss according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Vitamin A is fat
soluble and your body will store any excess that you take in. This can result
in toxicity resulting in hair loss. Make sure that you are not taking more than
the recommended daily allowance. The
Daily Value for vitamin A is 5,000 International Units (IU) per day for adults.
Thanks for reading and
I’ll catch ya at the next blog posts!
Best!
Saleemah Cartwright
Hydratherma Naturals –
CEO
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All products are
available at www.HydrathermaNaturals.com
Be sure to use the
coupon code HYDRALOVE at checkout for additional savings!
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