OpitimiZe the heaLth of YOUR haiR!!

     When you go to a salon that sells professional, industry standard products you will notice that EVERY shampoo of the SAME brand has a conditioner.  There is a reason for it, the shampoo and conditioner of the SAME brand is called a SYSTEM.  Always use a SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER SYSTEM.  I can't stress this enough. Ladies you will not get optimal results if you use one brand of "X" shampoo & then grab a bottle of  brand "B" conditioner. They MUST be the same brand. It works like the body's SYSTEM, one part cannot work properly without the other. Here are a few of my favorite brands I think you should try. ~RaiNa The Glamour BOX® 


Shampoo/Conditioner systems I LOVE:

• Phyto Organics NeXXus Theratin & Humectin
• Matrix's Biolage Hydrating Shampoo
• Chi Infra Shampoo & Infra Treatment
• Motions (regular) & Motions Marula Shampoo/Conditioner

Working out & ShampooiNg your HaiR

     Every woman wants to look good and feel great.  So we try and eat healthy and have a regular workout regimen.  The dilemma is that many of us want to look good but we want our hair to look good too.  We all know that shampooing your hair everyday will damage your tresses and cause excessive dryness no matter what hair type you have or what race you are.  When you're exercising you're sweating and it's the salts from your hair that can break your hair shaft down.  I know you want to make sure that does not happen, so I'm here to let you know how to avoid that problem so you can continue to workout and have healthy hair.

• Invest in a dry shampoo (removes odor/bacteria and residue with suds)*
• Invest in a product that acts as an anti-humectant 
• Instead of shampooing your hair after EVERY workout co-wash instead. That means to rinse your hair with water, towel blot it and then apply conditioner to it and then rinse it with cool water. (NO SHAMPOOING)* You are rising the sweat away, not your hair's natural oils. This does not have to be done every time you workout. 

Take a blow dryer and blow your roots dry and then when your hair is 90% dry apply a serum to smooth your hair from the FRIZZIES. 


Here are some products that I suggest you try:

IC Hair Polisher Heat Protector Straightening Serum

http://www.sallybeauty.com/straightening-serum/SBS-425992,default,pd.html

Big Sexy Hair
www.sleekhair.com

BIOSILK SILK THERAPY(can be found at JCPenny hair salons)
www.target.com
www.amazon.com/beauty

You can find this at your local beauty supply store.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/straightening-serum/SBS-425992,default,pd.html

ReLease The GreAse!!

Contrary to “POPULAR BELIEF” hair grease is the enemy to having a healthy scalp. A healthy scalp is the breeding ground for HEALTHY HAIR STRANDS. All hair grease does is clog your scalp, inhibit hair growth & promote scalp fungus & disease because most greases are petroleum based! Think about it, you use petroleum base for your scalp before applying your relaxer as a protectant from becoming irritated from the caustic chemical. Instead use natural OILS such as ORGANIC COCONUT OIL & GRAPE SEED OIL which can be found in your local CVS or HEALTH FOOD store. They PENETRATE the scalp instead of SITTING on top of it. And most of all DRINK water! It’s the number ONE moisturizer.

FaLL & WiNter HaiR caRe

      The cold weather is here and that means it is time to take extra care of our hair.  Just as the leave on the trees dry out and fall to the ground so can our hair if we do not take the extra precaution to preserve our  strands.  Meaning our hair requires more replenishing during this time of the year and the right products are needed to ensure that.  HERE ARE A COUPLE OF MY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAINTAING HEALTHY HAIR DURING THE FALL/WINTER MONTHS! (curly/coarse, straight/fine, medium textured/wavy hair, etc)*

Winter Hair Care Tips
1)Wear a scarf, hat or cap to protect your hair from the cold and wind. Make sure that it's not so tight where it will restrict circulation in your scalp.

2)Use a conditioner daily.
(especially on curly/coarse hair)*

3)Once you have your hair moist, lock in the moisture by running your hair through cold water; this will also give your hair an extra shine. (ALWAYS RINSE YOUR CONDITIONER WITH COOL WATER EVEN DURING THE OTHER SEASONS)*

4)Don't go outside with your hair wet, you risk breakage. Your hair will freeze if it's cold enough outside and may break.

5)Limit your use of "hot" items on your hair such as a blow dryers and curling irons. (use protective serums such as CHI Iron Guard which can be purchased at JCPenny Hair salons/ BioSilk)*

6)If you need to use a "hot" item use a leave in conditioner before using the item on your hair.

7)Avoid taking hot showers or washing your hair in hot water. Use warm or cool water instead, the heat can dry out and/or damage your hair and skin.

DO NOT BUY CHEAP PRODUCTS & EXPECT SALON RESULTS!!***

        HERE IS A NATURAL FALL/WINTER HAIRCARE TIP THAT CAN ALSO BE USED ON THE SKIN          

AVOCADO is often called the "ultimate beauty fruit." It delivers nourishing natural oils and adds other benefits.  The vitamin A in avocado adds sheen to hair,vitamin B balances oil production, whether your skin and hair are too oil or dry, and vitamin E protects and repairs sun and pollution damage.  You can simply mash up one or two avocados into a mud and apply to hair or skin. AVOCADO CAN BE USED AS A DEEP CONDITIONER.  EVERYTHING WE NEED FOR OUR SKIN/HAIR/BODIES CAN ABUNDANTLY BE FOUND IN NATURE!