REDFEATHERS said:

Salon only.

Make sure you consume an adequate supply of protein, hair is all keratin protein.

Shampoo and condition your hair regularly, with products that do NOT leave a strong smell in your hair (no matter how nice the smell). Typically those leave a residue that builds on your hair, leaving it weighted down and sometimes causing hair rot - like those with parafin wax.

AVOID Shampoo/Conditioner combo's! They are worthless.

Don't overprocess your hair by relentlessly perming, coloring, relaxing, and/or bleaching your hair.

Avoid putting it up in a tight ponytail regularly - this stresses the hair, and is the leading cause of breakage.

If you want shine, you could apply a semi-permanent haircolor from the drugstore that is one shade lighter than your own. This adds a great deal of shine, less noticable on curly hair. Or if you don't want to color your hair then purchase a "shine" product, like Sebastian's Laminates for that. Don't overuse, or it will look like you have oily hair.

If you insist on swimming in a pool (chlorine), by all means make sure you shower first, and add some form of leave-in conditioner to your hair! I've seen MUCH damage from chlorine build-up on hair. Or consider wearing a swim cap. The damage it does to chemically-treated hair is not worth it!!!



I use Paul Mitchell's Shampoo One, The Detangler Conditioner, and for hold, Freeze n Shine. In the winter, to prevent static in my hair, I also add Paul Mitchell's The Conditioner. (a leave-in conditioner)

That's one thing I never tire of doing...i love the facial thing, and have all intentions of doing receiving...I have thick, beautiful hair to prove it.

thanks for your valuable advice LaVisHh..

I detect a hint of vanilla

LaVisHh said:

What are some of the things that you put on your hair to make it softer, shinier, and healthier? I have heard of some women using Mayonnaise to make it shinier and Lemon juice or vingagar to strip the excess build-up caused by conditioners?

EllisDee said:

Seriously, you could frost a cake with that stuff... or use for icing on cinnamon rolls. How much for a case of it?

Seriously, you could frost a cake with that stuff... or use for icing on cinnamon rolls. Wanna buy a case? You should try it, LaV... I make lots of $$$ selling this stuff.

EllisDee said:

EllisDee... I see you are in top form this evening.

LaVisHh said:

the woman is out of town this weekend... i have nothing better to do...

EllisDee said:

Poor thing...

LaVisHh said:

yeah... :LOL:... i don't know how i'll manage...

EllisDee said:

Especially if you keep sex on your mind.

probably like this ... ...

EllisDee said:

Just kidding...

Whatever happened to the "Belly Man"?

LaVisHh said:

the chunky guy who liked to post pictures of his stomach..?



well, there goes any thoughts of sex that i was having... ...

EllisDee said:

Glad to oblige.