What are the factors that causes the hair not to be smooth?

Usually fretting on how to get good hair days? I do often get bad hair days due to that I have a lot of hair that looks like a bomb even though the natural curls are nice.
 
So what are the factors that causes the hair not to be smooth ?

• Weather- are you surprised to see that weather is one of the factors?

 

• Smoothing treatments- too much of it causes the hair to be become brittle.
• Hormonal changes
• Using the wrong kind of shampoo
• Brushing your hair when it is wet
• Daily use of hair dryer or flat iron

So how to counter these nasty factors?

• Prepare to shower your hair with lots of conditioner but remember just apply to roots and not the scalp
• Use ion blow dryer
• Straighten hair when it is wet
• Do a hair mask once a week - I use the DIY Hair Spa Steamer Nourishing Hair Care Cap from Qoo10.sg , it works pretty well
• Use sulphate free formulas to wash your hair.

 

DIY Scalp Massage for Healthy Strong Hair! ♥ (Stimulates Growth

I thought this is a good video to share on how to get healthy strong hair. Hope that helps !

Solo hair colouring session sponsored by Hoyu

For last month, I was overwhelmed with Chinese new year preparation.  I was being sponsored by Hoyu to have my solo hair dye session with the hair technical manager, Ben.

Ben, who has many years in doing hair coloring, explained to me the difference between European brands of hair dye like Wella and Loreal and Hoyu. The difference between European brands of hair dye with Hoyu is that the colour of  Hoyu's hair dye is based on the colour wheel which primarily consist red, blue and yellow. 

 For example, if I wanted to dye my hair a bit of purplish red Ben would have to mix the colour red and blue together in order to get purplish red. The proportion will be based on which colour I would want it to appear on my hair more.

Hoyu's hair dye system stems out from the colour therapy which can be found in the following pictures:

Before mixing the colours together 

After mixing the colours together 

The other range of colours

Here's the beginning of my hair dye session 

Pardon me for this natural curly look

During the session

The end result is really nice. Sorry people I lost the picture which is stored inside my handphone previously. Anyway, a big thanks to Hoyu for giving this opportunity to me to have a personalized hair dying session with technical manager, Ben.

One thing that Ben shared with me was that whichever salons that use Hoyu hair dyes are specially trained by him if the salon owners are keen to get their staff trained.  Most importantly, I feel that salon owners can take the opportunity to use the PIC grant to get their staff trained as well. Not only is training course subsidized, the staff is one step nearly to be a better skilled worker.

Maintenance for curly hair

I have always been bogged down by my natural curly hair that can look like perm hair. It is only since last year I started to embrace my curly hair.

 First thing to know about curly hair is that it is frizzy and that it requires high maintenance. Like for me, the thing I hate about apply a lot of the hair cream on my hair 'cos I have oily hair scalp. Too much of the hair cream will make me have lots of dandruff.

So here's what I usually do

1. Change my shampoo range between clarifying and balancing range when I go swimming, moisturizing on the next day. Further to that, I also will do hair treatment mask for my hair the next day.

2.Using a comb to detangle my locks

3. I don't towel dry my hair neither do I blow dry it.

4.I will use a water based hair spray or anti frizz serum before I go out.

5. Come back home  I just wash the hair with water to remove the dust accumulate.

6. Blow dry with a fan in order to sleep faster.

On weekly treatment, I will use my hair treatment mask for my hair

Here's the range of products I use

Balancing shampoo

                                                              Moisturizing shampoo

Clarifying Shampoo 

Want to have natural black hair from shampooing , no longer will you need to dye your hair?

Seriously, nowadays we are getting too stressed up and often you will find yourself getting more white hair even you are in your 20s. I happened to find a solution for that. Thus , I would like to share with you people out there on how to get natural black hair from shampooing.

Here's the product picture

Uniquely formulated, it holds the secret to healthier hair follicles and growth. Enhanced with Nano-Technology, nutrition included can immediately reactivate your melanin-producing melanocytes to naturally give your hair the healthy and lustrous look.

A non-dye product, the oxidation concept employed restores your premature white hair to its original natural black hair within 5 minutes and safely even after long term usage.
A product of scientific R&D, it combines both eastern herbs with western technology to help repair and rejuvenate both your hair follicles and scalp, whilst promoting hair growth, thus giving you a healthy, lustrous looking hair and a youthful look.

Main features of this product:

• Reactivate melanocytes
• Promotes hair growth
• Restore white hair to original colour
• No harmful chemicals
• Natural herb ingredients
• Vitamin A , C, & B5

Frequently asked questions
I    It turns white hair to black hair in 5 minutes using oxidation concept, and may also assist hair growth in 3 to 6 weeks. It helps to reduce dandruffs, hair loss and enhance to restore, repair and reactive the melanocyte cells, nourishing and regain healthy natural black hair. Follow the instructions of usage to enhance the effect and obtain a good result.

INSTRUCTION
1) 12 hours before and after using Shampoo Black, do not use other brands of shampoo; or else it will damage the nutrition.
2) Do not use hot or warm water to wash your hair with Shampoo Black; or else it will damage the nutrition.
3) Rinse your hair and scrub your scalp lightly with water to wash away the dirt, oil and hair gel about 2 minutes.
4) Dry your hair with towel to about 60% dried to avoid diluting the nutrition.
5) Do not shake Shampoo Black bottle before and after used and tighten the cap properly to avoid oxidizing.
6) Wear a pair of gloves.
7) There are TWO methods to use Gene Peptide Nutrition Shampoo Black:

1. Use Shampoo Black A & B in equal proportion dosage (1:1) according to the hair volume. Mix them and apply on your hair immediately. Massage the scalp for 5 minutes, rinse your hair and scrub your scalp well with plenty of water.

OR

1. Use Shampoo Black A &  B in equal proportion dosage (1:1) and mix them in a bowl. Use a comb to comb the hair and scalp with mixed shampoo for 5 minutes, rinse your hair and scrub your scalp well with plenty of water.

8) If the shampoo in contact with skin and oxidize to form black stain, use damp cotton wool to get some form from your hair and rub the blackened area. It will be removed.
9) To avoid irritation or itchiness, rinse your hair and scrub scalp well with plenty of water thoroughly to ensure the scalp and hair are clean.
10) Dry your hair with towel and dry it naturally without using hair dryer, to avoid the nutrition damaged by heat.
Suggestion: Use Gene Peptide Nutrition Shampoo Black 1 to 2 times per week for treatment.
Reminder: Rinse your hair and scrub your scalp with plenty of water thoroughly to avoid itchiness.
PRECAUTIONS

• Keep out of reach of children.
• For external use only.
• Tighten the cap after used.
• Store in a cool and dry place.
• Please rinse with plenty of water thoroughly, if the shampoo gets into the eyes.
• Once the Shampoo Black has opened, should be finished within 2 months in order to avoid oxidation.
• Beware of imitation.

REASONS OF CAUSING LIGHT ITCHINESS

• You did not rinse your hair and scalp thoroughly clean, or
• You have dandruff / dead skin, or
• You had dyed hair and the hair dye’s chemicals still on your scalp which may cause reaction with nutrition.

CAUTION
Not recommended for people who are sensitive allergy to flower or have sensitive scalp or skin. (If encounter any irritation or redness, please wash and rinse with plenty of water without using any shampoo. If still persist please discontinue and further consult doctor if necessary.)

If you are interested to purchase, I am retailing it at $50. Please email me at akimoto_emi05@yahoo.com.sg .

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