as many of you know, i started cosmetology school in september and ever since then, i have been learning so much about hair...thanks to trial and error and my poor, yet resilient, hair. although sometimes i get kinda down about not having my long curls anymore, i'm very thankful to have had this experience for a few reasons. of course it's always good to learn how hair works while in school but my main lesson was not in how i can help myself but how i can help other people who are going through their own hair crisis.
this is for you out there with over-processed hair that is breaking off, rubbery, and just doesn't feel quite like hair but more like mush. i was there. so let me tell you how i got my hair back...
step 1: get a haircut. i know you probably don't want to do that, but it's for the best. believe me, i know it's hard. i went from medium length hair to my very first pixie. but it's important to get the hair that is beyond repair off.
step 2: get a keratin treatment. Paul Mitchell signature salons and schools offer the Awapuhi Wild Ginger Keratriplex treatment. it will reduce the breakage from over processing and restore some moisture back into your dried out mane.
step 3: change your shampoo regimen. you won't need to wash your hair as often as you regularly do. your hair needs natural oils to help moisturize and repair your hair. when i lightened my hair, i had to wash my hair once a week...and that was only because of strict social hygiene standards. if it was up to me, i would wash it once every two weeks because of how damaged it was.
step 4: change your shampoo and conditioner. if your hair is in desperate need of help, it's worth spending a few extra dollars to get it the help it needs. and drugstore/wal-mart/target "professional" products are not guaranteed. they could be watered down or expired. find a salon or school that sells the following paul mitchell products:
Super Strong Daily Shampoo: this shampoo is gentle on damaged hair and infuses it with the proteins it needs to rebuild.
Hair Repair Treatment and Super Charged Moisturizer: after you gently shampoo, mix these two together and slather it onto your hair. i recommend putting on a shower cap to let the heat from your head and from the shower help it to penetrate deep into your hair. you can leave it on for 5 minutes or for a few hours as you do work around the house.
step 5: change your styling regimen. if you normally bombarded your hair with heat every day, that won't fly with damaged hair. after towel drying your hair, spray on Super Strong Liquid Treatment. for ladies with short hair, i recommend using the Awapuhi Wild Ginger Styling Treatment Oil emulsified with ReWorks on wet hair and letting it air dry. the oil will help moisturize while the ReWorks helps style.
once you have gone through steps 3 through 5 and your hair starts feeling more like hair, use Seal and Shine after towel drying your hair and before you apply ANY heat from a blow dryer. it helps condition and it protects your hair from the heat. and for added moisture during the day, spray on Awapuhi Moisture Mist. it will reactivate styling products in your hair and it's good for your skin, too!
in order to keep your hair healthy looking, be sure to keep getting regular trims from your stylist and do NOT chemically process your hair until your stylist says it is in better condition. major breakage will occur if you process it even more!
i know this is starting to look like a major advertisement for Paul Mitchell products. but these steps are what i have personally done and i know that it will work. for anyone in columbia, check out Paul Mitchell the school on gervais street behind wet willies and jillians.
i hope this helps you! feel free to leave a comment with any questions!
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