For the last 4 or so years I have really been abusing my hair. I used to blow dry it every day and then usually heat style it, all the while using harmful shampoos. It got to the point where I had to use heat on it in order to make it look healthy, so about 3 months ago I just quit everything. I wanted my hair to grow long and be healthy on its own. I made a hair appointment and got about 3 or 4 inches cut off, bought sulfate-free shampoo and the conditioner to go with it, as well as a bottle of a protective hair serum. I can now say that my hair looks and feels much healthier than it did 3 months ago. It feels lighter and free from build-up and it's shiny and a lot stronger. I've only used heat on it twice since I began treating it better, and have no interest in using it unless it's some sort of special occasion.
The Live Clean brand I've been using has really helped. It's all natural and the bottles are recyclable. When I first bought it I was worried that the shampoo wouldn't lather very well as a lot of sulfate-free or natural shampoos don't. But that was not the case! I hardly have to use any shampoo and it lathers very easily and doesn't dry out my hair. Plus they smell AMAZING. This particular kind in the picture smells just like candy--I can't wait to use them. They can be a little expensive depending on where you buy them. My Shopper's Drug Mart sells them for just under $8 a bottle but my Walmart is just under $5 (I usually stock up on them when they are on sale at Walmart).
Tips for regaining healthy, long, strong hair:
1. Cut wayyyy back on heat use or don't use it at all!!
2. Try not to wash your hair everyday if you are able.
3. Use sulfate-free or natural products.
4. Get it trimmed once every 2 months.
5. If you see a split-end, trim that unwanted sucker off!
6. If your hair is damaged, it is probably tangly after washing. Spray with a detangler and brush gently with a wide-toothed comb.
7. Use a hot oil treatment on your hair once a week. You can either buy these products or you can simply use olive oil, coconut oil, etc. on your hair while it is wrapped in a hot towel!
8. Try playing around with different hair do's. Braids, chopsticks, headbands, etc. There are many ways to switch up your look without having to use heat! I personally am a fan of braiding ribbons and small scarves into my hair.
9. EAT HEALTHY FOODS AND STAY HYDRATED. You are what you eat.
All the best,
Average Allie
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