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Hair care can be quite challenging if you have to wash with bore hole water. For the past five years, I've visited salons in my area and the one thing they have in common is the bore hole water! Well, we had the misfortune of black out and that meant I had to wash at a different area. Although I could have waited for a couple of days to wash at the area, the itch was unbearable hence the decision to cheat on my hair dresser with a new one at a different location. Getting the hair washed with tap water was a new level of silk hair I'd missed. Combing and styling was extremely easy and the bouncy look felt good. I knew the new salon was going to be pricey yet it was worth it at the end of the process! The hair felt soft and smooth ( I'd actually forgotten that feel). We blow dried with the ORS heat serum since I was definitely going to get the hair braided at the old place. I have already planned the story to tell my old hair dresser.  Will this be a regular thing? Certainly!...

 The surge in the use of The Ordinary Glycolic solution can be both a blessing and a curse if you don't understand the don'ts that come with using it. Check Here For How I Use It 1] Do not use it daily. It's contains 7% glycolic acid as an active therefore it's not your hydrating toner. It's an exfoliating toner or chemical exfoliant. 2] Don't use it without proper sunscreen or sun protection in the morning. 3] Don't mix into any other product to apply. Use it on its own  4] Don't apply it in the morning. It's a night product. 5] Read what can be used after glycolic acid before adding other serums in the same routine. I prefer not to use anything else except  moisturizer.

 When it comes to sensitive skin and skin care in general, the least irritating routine or techniques or products are essential. In the beginning days of skin care, it was easy to use towels as a form of washing aid to remove leftover make up. However, in recent times, there have been a surge in a wide of exfoliating products thereby providing better options that cause less irritation. With the influx of chemical exfoliating, there is less need for mechanical exfoliating or physical exfoliating with face towels. Your exfoliating serums and washes and toners get the job done!  I prefer chemical exfoliating or even using facial scrubs rather than towels. Rubbing your skin before applying certain serums can even lead to burning and tingling sensations so best to avoid touching your face with face towels or wash clothes or even faical brushes. PS: I still would use face towel to pat the face dry instead of regular body towel.

Every salon has at least one hair polisher for your hair!  What's the purpose and how is it different from hair serum? 1]Hair polisher is much thicker compared to hair serums. 2] Hair serums are lightweight hence can be applied on the scalp and in the hair. Hair polishers are too thick to be used on the scalp.  3] Hair polishers are best for dry and frizzy hair and can be applied after hair serums to prevent moisture loss. Do you use hair polishers?

Braid Sheen Spray also know here as braid spray is essential in your hair care routine.  1. This light weight product keeps your scalp moisturised and also prevent dandruff. 2. Braid Sheen Spray also keeps the hair underneath the braids moisturised until you take them down.  3. You can still use them even when you don't have extensions because your strands need moisture underneath your wigs. 4. You can use braid Sheen Spray to treat dry and flaky scalp even if you haven't braided your hair! I hope these tips will help you see the importance of this overlooked hair care product.

We know a lot of oils support hair growth and thickness but we've probably  overlooked these hair oils that can be found I  in our kitchens but it's time to incorporate them into your regimen. {1} Palm Kernel Oil: Also called Bata a oil. This oil nourishes your strands and can be used as a pre shampoo treatment too If the smell makes it difficult to use to seal in moisture after washing. {2}  Canola Oil: This is very common in supermarket and it can become one of your favourite prepoo treatment for dry and thirsty hair. {3} Palm Oil: This may seem unconventional but palm oil was the trending prepoo treatment years ago! You can give it a try out of curiosity. {4} Soybean Oil: This oil can be used on the scalp to promote hair growth aside your prepoo. You can use it in your deep conditioners to add more nourishing benefits. {5} Sunflower oil: This is lightweight and as a ceramide oil, it can help repair damaged hair. 

Ayurveda herbs are a variety of herbs that can be used to promote hair growth and thickness. However, due to the wide variety, you'll have to research each herb before using them. Each herb can be used as a mask or for making oil mixtures. Whichever one you settle on, be consistent with use and pay attention to the effect. The most common herb is Leele aka henna. There are grades of henna and the body quality one is taunted to be the best for hair. Any other type such as black henna, red henna etc may be for the purposes of dyeing the hair and not strengthening it. I dabbled in a few herbs for a while but the best practice is to try them separately to find which one works for you before combining them. Creating a systemical way for the ayurvedic herbs will give your hair the maximum benefits. You can start with  herbal rinses and then move to glosses- that's the addition of conditioners to the herbs. You can choose to start with infusions to promote hair growth and repairing of...