Curly Hair Stories

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I don’t watch The Bachelor but when I came across this article about a fellow curly, I had to check it out. 

From Allure….

While tuning into The Bachelor this week, I realized something: Kacie B. is poised to be the first winner with curly hair, ever. This is huge, people.

The Southern belle is already a fan favorite and we're willing to bet it's because she comes across as a real person. Her hair gets frizzy in tropical climates and she doesn't come out of the ocean shaking her head like a wanna-be Baywatch lifeguard.  Last week in Puerto Rico, while the other contestants looked like they had just come from a salon, Kacie wore her hair in a big, curly mess—and—wait for it—received the first rose. Then this week, when she had her survivor-style date with Ben, she tied her curls up in a, dare we say, ratty wet ponytail. And Ben couldn't keep his eyes off her. That's when I realized I was rooting for Kacie—I like her, her hair is kind of a mess, and frankly, she's not a Pomeranian. Said my roommate and viewing partner, "I think we'd be friends with Kacie B."

On a show like The Bachelor, it's especially nice to a see a girl so confident—especially when all the other contestants are trying to win Ben over with their round brush blowouts and their flawless looks (we're looking at you, Courtney). We weren't surprised when Kacie B. made it to the top three, and she's got our vote for the final rose. If she does win, we hope she can teach Ben how to deal with his man frizz—there's just nothing cute about what's going on up there.

So brown girls aren’t the only ones obsessed with blow outs and straight hair afterall?

How Do You Seal Your Ends?, Sabrina – Guest Blogger

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Sealing our ends.  You can't go to a Natural hair site or blog without hearing about it.  It's so important!  It has to be done to retain length and keep those split ends away as well as keeping moisture in.  We learn how great it is or how necessary it is but does anyone explain HOW to do it?

I know there are tons of Naturals on YouTube showing how they do it but what about the Natural who doesn't like YouTube?  Yea, like me.  I like explanations I can read.  Call me old-fashioned I guess, but I'm sure I'm not alone.

Sealing your ends basically means keeping the moisture in with an oil.  Using the oil as a top coat on your hair.  Just like a top coat you use when polishing your nails.  For your polish it's to keep the color longer.  For your hair, it's keeping the moisture sealed in as well as keeping those ends covered to combat split ends.

You start with wet hair since water is the best moisturizer in the world!  Apply your leave-in conditioner and whatever styling product you use during your routine then add your top coat (sealant) to the entire head.  Not a lot is needed and I prefer Coconut oil.  I've heard some Naturals use Shea Butter, Grapeseed oil, Olive oil....it's really your own preference.  But the main thing to remember is that it must be an oil or a butter of some kind.  

The term is 'sealing your ends' but you are really sealing all of your hair with a barrier of Natural oils to retain moisture and fight off split ends. I hope this step is part of your routine but if not then jump on it!

Let's keep those ends sealed Naturals,

Sabrina

You can find Sabrina via her blog, Seriously Natural, Facebook and Twitter.

Top Questions I Get About My Natural Hair

1.   What products do you use?

I use a variety of products depending on what my goal is.  You will have to determine which product line works for you but regardless of the line, here are the essentials:

·         Non sulfate shampoo

·         Moisturizing conditioner

·         Leave in conditioner

·         Styler cream – depends on season, hairstyle, etc.

·         Oil and shea butter to seal in moisture

·         Deep conditioner

I usually tell people to start off with a less expensive product, such as Shea Moisture, or sample size products, for the following reasons:

·         Experimentation should never be costly.  That way if for some reason they don’t work out, you haven’t lost a fortune.

·         Accessibility - You can obtain many on the ground at Target or Walgreens for instant gratification.

2.    How do you deal with your edges (while transitioning)?  *look of distain on face*

Define “deal with”….this will probably only be an issue if you desire a straight look during your transition, which I would not recommend.  Yes I can speak on it because that is what I did.  I recommend doing braid outs and twist outs exclusively during this period and “edges” are not necessarily an issue. I use eco styler gel to tame the hair around the perimiter of my face.

3.   How long did it take you to grow your hair completely out?

I transitioned for 2 years.  It was not easy but absolutely worth it.  My hair basically looked a hot ass mess the entire time (in my eyes) but I worked it out.  My stylist would gradually clip off an inch or so whenever I would get it done (every 2 weeks) until eventually all of the relaxer was gone completely.  Then I had an entirely new head of hair that I had to learn.  Again, I would not recommend transitioning the way I did, which was wearing it straight.  My hair survived but I had zero length retention and I wanted my hair to grow. 

4.   How do you wear your hair to work?

The same way you see it right now.  I do tone it down a bit for work but that has more to do with the time of day, the occasion, how I’m dressed, etc. I am not afraid of my hair anymore.  The great DMX once said, and yes I’m quoting DMX, #dontjudge, “people are afraid of honesty. They are afraid to be who they really are”.  I am completely honest about my hair, meaning, I’m not ashamed that it kinks up and I’m not afraid to let the curls do what they do.  So if I want to wear my hair out, I do. 

5.   How do you get it straight?

I wear my hair straight twice per year, this time it will end up being three because of a photo session I am doing.  Nothing at all against wearing it straight, it looks nice but I usually grow bored and long for my curls.  Plus, me and my color may never part ways so the less damage the better.  Anyway, the last time I straightened my hair I applied a leave in conditioner after blowing it dry, sprayed on some heat protector before flat ironing and that’s it.

6.   Why won’t my hair grow?

This is such a general question as there are a lot of contributing factors but generally speaking if you are doing the following, you should definitely experience some growth. At least this is what worked for me.

·         Trims as needed

I don’t have a “trim clock” so to speak.  I trim as necessary.

·         Much of length retention is dependent on how well you nurture your ends. Sealing your ends is a crucial step in your process. 

·         Maintain moisture levels

Add moisture and keep the moisture in.

·         Wrap it up!

A satin scarf and pillow case are a must!  I can’t tell you the feeling of panic that comes over me when I can’t find my scarf!

7.   Do you have to wash it every day?

Absolutely not!  When it was shorter, I was partial to wash and  go’s which for me meant daily cleansing.  As my hair grew, the wash and go was no longer conducive so I started trying other styles, such as braid outs and twist outs and I started cleansing once per week.  Now, I sometimes go two weeks before I shampoo.  Honestly it depends on the weather, how I’ve been wearing my hair and how much product I’ve used throughout the week.  

8.   My hair would look super short like that.  *points at my hair* How do you get it to not shrink up?

Shrinkage – battle of the naturals J . Depending on the look I’m going for I don’t mind shrinkage.  I sometimes want certain parts to shrink and others to hang a little more.  When I want to combat shrinkage I stretch my hair.  What does that mean?  After shampooing/conditioning I braid my hair into 4-6 sections and allow it to air dry, typically overnight, before styling.  The next day when it’s completely dry, the curls are more relaxed and stretched.  I then proceed with whatever style I choose.  Another way to stretch is through heat which I don’t do often but when I do, I blow it dry and then proceed with styling on dry hair.

9.    So you don’t put any relaxer in it …..ever? (Emphasis on “ever”)

This is the question I get mostly when it’s straight.  People usually don’t believe me when I tell them I’m relaxer free.  I’ve had someone actually go behind my back and ask my stylist if I really had a relaxer.  *Side eye* Really? Like who really cares that much?  But anyway.

What questions do you get about your natural hair? If you have questions for me about my hair, email me at curlychictg@gmail.com with "you've got mail" in the subject line.

Characteristics of A Good Conditioner

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Ask almost any natural woman about the top concern about their mane and most will tell you moisture retention.  Textured hair has unique challenges in that it craves moisture as if its life depends on it and truth be told, it does.  Conditioners are every curly girl’s answer to combatting dryness but here’s the thing, not all conditioners are created equal.  Here are a few attributes that separate the men from the boys. 

*Keep in mind your hairexperiences  and  your specific needs that need to be addressed.  What is the current state of your hair, what ingredients does your mane respond positively to, are you ingredient conscious?

·         Premium moisture

Really that should be #nuff said but I won’t leave it at that.  The inherent quality that must exist is the conditioner must provide maximum moisture.  It should be super hydrating and restore natural oils removed from hair from daily styling and shampooing.  Emollients and humectants will provide moisture and shine.

·         Slip baby

In addition to moisture, a good conditioner will provide slip and thus have detangling ability.  Slip is imperative to length retention and effective detangling.  Usually silicone laced conditioners provide the ultimate detangling experience, however, they will eventually build up on the hair.  A clarifying shampoo will need to be incorporated into the hair care regimen.

·         Consistency

 I am partial to rich, thick and creamy conditioners.  The conditioner must be able to absorb and protect at a high level, which means it needs to penetrate the hair shaft.  This can be achieved by using a water based conditioner.

·         Good Ingredients

If you are partial to all natural ingredients, reading the ingredients is essential.  Once you identify what your hair responds positively to, this will aid in your selection process.

  

·         Leaves hair feeling uber soft

A conditioner that leaves your hair feeling like cotton has done its job.   If you suddenly have hand in hair syndrome, you can add the conditioner to your hair care rotation.

What do you look for in a good conditioner?

Don’t forget to check me out today and every Friday on CurlyNikki.com for more articles like this one!

 

Overcoming The Natural Hair Blues

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The great thing about natural hair is every day is new, which can be good and bad.  It’s like that box of chocolates Forest Gump always talked about. 

·    Stop expecting perfection

Perfection is unattainable and to expect it is setting yourself up for failure.  Natural hair is unpredictable as are most things in life.  You and your mane will not always be kindred spirits but it will help if you keep things in perspective.   

·    Greatness cannot be achieved at every try

Striving for greatness is commendable.  It is what you are supposed to do with the caveat that you may not achieve it every single time.  There will be set backs even when you’ve done everything “right”.  Tomorrow is your next opportunity for a great hair day.





·    Stop and breathe – it’s only temporary.  Everything is temporary.  DO NOT make hair decisions when you are in an emotional down state.  It will lead to making wrong choices such as reaching for that trouble in a box (relaxer) or getting scissor happy.  All of which could lead to regret once you’ve calmed down.    

·    Remain enthusiastic about your tresses

Focus on the good times you’ve had with her.  That bomb braid out you rocked earlier in the week or that fly pin up style everyone gave you so many compliments on will remind you of great hair days and motivate you to push forward.  The true test is loving your hair even when you aren’t having a good hair day.

How do you fight the natural hair blues?  Help another chica out!

Natural Hair Boot Camp Tips

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·    Get your mind right

Get over/Reject the idea that natural hair is going to be minimal effort.  Anything of value requires work.  Yes it would be great to roll out of your comfortable bed, do a few head shakes and keep it moving.  However, is this reality?  NO.  Sounds like a movie to me.  Much like that girl who wakes up in full make up and no head scarf.  You could do that; however, what results would that yield?  Not so good ones.  Accept the fact that you will need to dedicate time to care for your mane.

·    Create a regimen

This may sound like a big deal – that’s because it is.  A regimen is simply a systematic plan for your hair care process.  For the most part, we have a regimen for most things in life; automobile service, job duties, etc. and hair care should be no different.  This is one area where winging it will not cut it.  The great thing about a regimen is once it’s created, there’s nothing else to do but follow it.  Implementing and executing this structure will make life for you and your mane so much easier.

·    Stick with what you know

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.  Once you have deciphered what works for you and your hair in terms of lifestyle and personal style, stick with it.  It takes time to derive a formula that delivers satisfactory results so once you’ve found “it”, don’t waste time looking for the next best thing.  It is ok to try new things on occasion, especially when experiencing climate changes or hair changes related to health issues, but constant experimentation will wreak havoc on your wallet.

·    Have a Plan B

No matter how much preparation you do, ish happens.  At some point your hair will rebel and it’s usually when you have somewhere important to go.  Life is not absent of turbulence so preparation is imperative.  What do you do if you wake up late or last minute plans come up?  What is your plan B for the style you thought you were going to rock?  It should be something that can you can produce in a pinch.

Feel free to add to this list and share with a curlfriend!

NaturalView With Nnkea

Meet Nnkea

I initially met this textured hair beauty at a private natural hair celebration for The Coil Review in New Jersey.  Since that time we have stayed connected via email and supporting each other’s blogs.  I am so happy to share a little bit of Nnkea with everyone.  She is honest and transparent in a way that makes you want to ask her even more questions.  Enjoy!

Name 3 things you love about your hair.

One thing I love about my hair is how much of it there is.  I love the volume!  I may not have always appreciated how much of it there is, but now I do.  Maybe it's because I am constantly reading or speaking to women who complain about thin hair.  You can't imagine how long I pondered over this question. Only to realize that volume is the only thing I love about my hair.  I am sure as I go further on this journey I will find more "things" that I love about my hair.

How does your hair influence your sense of fashion?

I've noticed that after some women embrace their natural textures, they seem to follow the thrifty chic style; consignment shopping, thrift stores, bohemian, big chunky jewelry etc.  My style has nothing to do with my hair.  It's more influenced by my age, and the pages of Vogue magazine.  I still love a tight dress (now closer to my knee), skinny heel, and simple stud!

Most naturals have a love hate relationship with their hair.  What’s the relationship between you and your coils? 

I have a hate, dislike relationship with my hair.  Most days there is hardly any love.  Maybe if it wasn't always breaking and dry, I’d love it a bit more.  What I dislike about my hair is it seems to want full control. I may plan or want to do a style, but my hair won't let me.  I may plan to spend 15 minutes, but my hair wants an hour.  Don't get me wrong, on a rare occasion it does make me proud, by looking fabulous.  However, those days are the exceptions, not the rule.

How have blogs and vlogs helped you in your hair journey?

When I first started to care for my natural hair a year ago, I watched every vlog I could find.  I put aside an entire day to watch all of Kimmaytube's channel.  That was a day well spent!  Currently, I use YouTube like an encyclopedia, if I have a problem or question off to YouTube I go.  Personally, I prefer to read than watch, but I know I am in the minority.  I do have a few blogs that I frequent often to see if there is anything new.  I think all of us are always on the search for "something new".  The first blog that had me hooked was Mop Top Maven, that girl has a great head of hair, and I always felt she gave full disclosure.

Do you feel you have found your natural hair swag?  Why or why not?

I wouldn't be honest if I said I've found my swag.  Many times I thought I was close to finding it, but a setback or two deprived me of swag.  I admire those women that say they "know my hair", they "know what it wants", and "when it needs it".  To me that's true swag!  After I become one of them, I'll finally have some serious swagger!

What are your staple hair products?

 My hair products are always changing because I am constantly trying to fix my hair issues (i.e. breakage, and dryness).  At the moment my only true staple products are JessiCurl Weekly Deep Conditioner, and Aztec Bentonite Clay.

How does your mood affect the way you rock your natural?

My mood does not affect the way I rock my hair.  Most days I rock a protective style during the week, and if I'm going out an updo on the weekend.  What my mood does affect is how well I care for my hair. If I am not in a good mood I do an abbreviated wash routine.  If the birds are singing and I'm happy, I do the extensive wash routine.

How do you feel about naturals who choose to wear their hair straight?

I am not a hair nazi, if someone chooses to rock their hair straight that's their prerogative. Do you I always say!

How has your hair care routine changed from the early stages to now if at all?

My hair routine is constantly changing.  In the beginning I did as little as possible, and that yielded luke warm results.  Then I over did it and did everything I could, but that yielded the same result.  Nowadays, I am more focused on what I put in my body, than on top of my hair.  Still, I do have two routines; one takes many hours, the other only two.

Do you have a signature hairstyle?  Please share and elaborate on why it’s your signature.

Even though I don't love it to death, I do have a signature style. It's the style I do whenever I am frustrated with my hair.  I grab a million hair pins, push my hair to the top of my head and then pin. It's the easiest thing I can do.

This is my second natural hair journey, the first one lasted 2 years.  However, the whole time my hair was hidden under weaves.  With this current journey, I've made great strides.  Yes I am not the most happy natural.  I have not given my hair a nickname.  What has taken me some time to embrace, others fell in love with at first glance.  Still I know this is it for me!  Even with all the issues, I honestly can't see myself going back to the creamy crack.

Who do I admire in this natural hair community of ours? The ladies I admire don't all have long hair.  I am constantly in awe of teenagers who decide to forgo chemical relaxers.  I remember being a teenager, and I am/was never that brave!  I watch their videos, read their blogs.  Sometimes I invade their unique section on the curlynikki.com forum. It's simply remarkable that someone so young can ignore what the majority does.  These young women are at a place it took me years to reach.  The place where I've accepted everything about me, and told the world their opinion doesn't count.

You can keep up with Nnkea and her journey via the following media outlets.

The Blog, The NYC Meetup group and Facebook.

Hair Color - The Necessary Evil

If you follow the blog, you know I am a huge color enthusiast.  Color has been a part of my hair life for as far back as I remember and I can’t even imagine life without it.  Yeah, for real for real, it’s that deep.  I found this article on The Beauty Brains, one of the Boss Links listed on the right, giving the Top 5 Do's and Don'ts for Coloring Hair.

1. Ban bleaching
Avoid chemical processes like bleaching and highlighting in the weeks prior to getting your hair colored. These treatments can damage your hair, making it more porous and potentially preventing it from retaining some of the dye molecules.
2. Skip the stylers
Try not to go up your hair with a lot of heavy styling agents in the day or two before styling. If you haven’t done a good job of cleaning them off your hair they may inhibit penetration of the hair dye.  If you typically use heavy conditioners, like those containing dimethicone, you might want to forego that for a few days as well.
3. Do a deep cleansing
Just in case you do have residue on your hair it doesn’t hurt to do a good deep cleaning right before coloring. (Freshly washed hair helps ensure there’s nothing that will interfere with the hair dye deposition.)
4. Stay away from straighteners
Here’s a tip that even your stylist may not know: don’t use temporary straighteners before coloring because the chemistry involved in these products damages the protein bonds in hair. Just like bleaching and highlighting, these chemical straighteners can damage are hair to the point where the coloring treatment may not be as effective.
5. Watch the water
Lastly, you want to be careful what you do after you color your hair. Research has shown that washing is the main cause of hair dye loss. Therefore you want to be careful about how frequently you shampoo your hair after coloring. There are products on the market that contain technology that really helps protect wash out; for example, we have seen data showing  Tresemme Color Revitalize shampoo and conditioner are effective, particularly on reddish-brown shades. (Tip: Don’t waste money on hair products that charge more because they contain expensive UV absorbers. Sunscreens do very little to preserve color.

Check out the latest YouTube video from MissAriella89 as she walks you through her color process.

Do you color your hair?  Share your experience.

Secrets To A Good Hair Day

Natural hair can be unpredictable in that you never know what you will get.  This can be good and bad.  In addition to the routine hair therapy, i.e., regular trims, deep conditioning, and henna treatments, these are the day to day tips to having a good hair day every day.

·    Always start out on detangled hair

Freshly shampooed and thoroughly detangled hair will always give you the best results.  Twisting or braiding hair that is already matted and tangled will only produce more knots and tangles. 

·    More product, more problems!

This is one time when less is more.  Excessive amounts of product will only lead to weighing down your tresses and ultimately product build up.  You can always apply additional product if necessary but applying too much initially can only be rectified by re-shampooing. 

Quick application tips:

*start off with a quarter size portion – adjust based on texture and desired style

*apply in sections – sections are easier to deal with

·    Placement strategy

I always receive my best results when my twists or braids are calculated.  They do not need to be carefully parted or measured as if you were laying tile floor, however, merely throwing them in hap hazardly will result in a less polished look. Even when you want a sexy, messy look, placement makes a huge difference.  

·    Seal those ends

Skipping this step will give your ends cause to fray and only make more work for you later.  Healthy ends will yield an overall healthy appearance and hair will be more manageable.

*Oils add shine not moisture, however, they do a great job at trapping the existing moisture in.  I seal with shea butter and coconut oil.

·    Tie your hair up for a smooth finish

Aside from the obvious damage caused by friction between your hair and cotton pillowcases, the satin scarf will keep things in place.  It is not just to achieve smooth edges, it also keeps your mane in check.  It reduces friction causing dryness and reduces frizz when you release your twists or braids.

·    Pineapple

If you are unable or unwilling J to retwist or rebraid at night, the pineapple will do the trick.  By gently placing the hair high on top of the head, you will be able to preserves the curl pattern and maintain your look.

*secure the hair with a satin scrunchie or loose band

·    Don’t over separate

After releasing your twists or braids (with oils on your fingers), unravel the areas that you want more volume the most.  Too much separation will lead to excessive frizz. 

*if you are rocking a wash and go, resist the urge to touch your hair after styling.

·    Retwist or Rebraid

If pineappling is not your thing, retwisting or rebraiding at night is a good way to rejuvenate and restore your look, as well as providing more definition. 

·    Let twists or braids dry completely

The cardinal sin when it comes to styling is to unravel hair prior to it being 95-98% dry.  Hair needs time to set and interrupting the process will result in a bad day all day.

These tips were mostly for twist and braid out styles so what tips do you have on achieving a good hair day?

Don’t forget to check me out on CurlyNikki today and every Friday!



5 Steps to Creating a Hair Regimen – Oldie but Goodie

1.             Start a Hair Diary or Journal

Writing a Diary may sound a little “High School” to some but it can really be helpful in your journey.  Documenting and maintaining the products you’ve used and the results they delivered will help you keep track of what your hair likes.  You can set goals and log results, good and bad.  Does your hair like oil based or water based products best?  Do certain oils do nothing for your hair?  This will aid in your quest for the perfect product combinations.

2.             Assess your lifestyle

Do you work out daily?  If so, what time of day do you work out?  How often do you shampoo?  Is your evening hectic?  What’s your work schedule?  The answers to these questions will help you decide what hairstyles are right for you and when they are appropriate.  Wash and gos might be better if you are short on time but still want to look fly.  Twist outs may be the answer for you if your days are full of laundry, burping babies and running errands.  The prep time may be a little longer but the results can be rocked for several days at a time.

3.             Research

Read the blogs, talk to your hair stylist, and network with others who are natural or who are headed in that direction.  There is a wealth of information out on the web regarding what products to use for your hair type and when to use them, where to buy them, etc.  Suggestions on hair tools to use, books on healthy hair, seminars to attend, you name it, its out there!  Google is definitely your friend! 

4.             Try new hairstyles

Don’t be afraid to step outside the box and try something new.  Maybe you think you only look good with hair off of your face.  Try it anyway and maybe add an accessory.  You may be pleasantly surprised.  I always try new stuff on the weekends when I don’t have work and no events to attend.  That way if it’s a mess, no biggie!  I can wash it and start over.  You Tube is great for checking out how-to tutorials.  Some people are very good about providing step by step instructions.  Check out “My Fave YouTubers” tab for a few that I look at almost daily for inspiration.

5.             Recognize …

that building a regimen is mostly trial and error.  You may end up with a ton of products in your arsenal before both you and your hair are happy!   But that’s ok!  Your hair may crave different things during different seasons.  Everything doesn’t work for everyone but having an effective regimen will get you one step closer to achieving awesome results! 

Share you haircare regimen below!

10 Tips For Healthy Natural Hair, Yirssi - Guest Blogger

These are my healthy hair tips:

1.       Moisturize. Yup, I say that a lot. It's THAT important. Once you figure out how thirsty your hair is, make or buy a deep conditioner and apply it weekly or twice a week. Put some moisturizer at night before you go to bed. Put some on after you step out of the shower. Before you style your hair. Before you apply heat. Whenever you feel your hair needs it. But learn your hair and learn how often it needs moisture, and it will thank you for it by not breaking or shedding as much. NOTE: One of the ways I do this when I'm very lazy is by spraying my hair with a pre-made mixture of olive oil and coconut oil. Takes seconds to do, and helps my hair.

2.       Put on a satin hair bonnet or hair scarf at night. If one of them feels uncomfortable to sleep in, try the other one. I've learned that some women prefer one to the other one.

3.       If you want neither, or want even more protection, buy some satin pillow cases. I bought some almost 3 years ago, and I love them.

4.       Handle as little as possible. I know this tip may not be a favorite for a lot of people, but the less you handle it, the less breakage you will incur.

5.       If you decide to do a style on your hair like bantu knot-outs, twists, curlformers, (more on styles later) or anything else you do to your hair once it's wet, let it dry. I've had to re-do whole hair styles because I didn't let my hair dry before I finished off the style, and my hair just looked frizzy.

6.       Learn your ingredients. This one is a pain for me, but think about it, what you put on hair really matters and affects its health. Just like what you eat will affect your body, or what you put on your skin will affect your skin.

7.       Personally, I suggest you detangle when your hair is wet, and you have put plenty of conditioner on. This will help your hair not break as much. A technique I use is separating my hair and detangling it by sections, and in the rough parts, I can put it under the stream of water as I'm detangling it.

8.       If you DO decide to transition, be extremely careful with the demarcation line, which is where the relaxed hair meets the newly natural hair.  This area is extremely fragile, and will need the most care. Especially when you detangle.

9.       I never ever ever towel dry my hair. Towel drying hair makes it frizzy. If you don't want to air dry (which is what I often do) you can dry it with a T-shirt, or with a microfiber towel.

10.   Lead an all around healthy lifestyle. If you do something as simple as drink enough water daily then this will make every part of your body feel and look better, from your skin to your hair.

So what are YOUR healthy hair tips?

You can find Yirssi on her blog by clicking here, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.