Choosing the Right Products for my Hair

Hair Woes

Causes

Remedies

Suggested Products

Dry, Brittle, Breakage

Lack of moisture, too much protein, sulfate products, daily heat styling, hormonal changes, cooler weather

Deep condition weekly, keep hair hydrates, use an ion dryer for blowouts

SereniTEA, Do the Dew (deep and leave-in conditioner), Heavenly Refresher, Groovy Hair Smoothie

Frizz

Protein/ Moisture is off, lack of water in diet, lack of natural oil, over processed

Use products with fatty oils (avocado, coconut, olive) and nut butters, pre-pooing, hot oil treatments, deep condition based on porosity levels, sleeping in a silk bonnet or on a silk pillowcase

ProTEAn, Hit the Brakes on the Break (deep and leave-in conditioner), Oil for Your Turmoil, Groovy Hair Smoothie

Excessive Shedding

(shedding is normal)

Too much or too little protein, improper detangling, rough handling, hormonal changes,

Wear protective styles, deep condition, ACV rinse, use L.O.C. or L.C.O method, wear satin headwear

ProTEAn, Hit the Brakes on the Break (deep and leave-in conditioner), Oil for Your Turmoil

Heat Damage

Excessive heat, using oils as heat protectants

ALWAYS use a heat protectant, use ion blow dryers and ceramic hot tools, clips loose/straight ends

SereniTEA, Do the Dew or Hit the Brakes on the Break Deep Conditioner

Single Stranded Knots

Inevitably, hair loops around other hair strands, friction

Stretch hair regularly, Regular trims, moisturized ends, pre-poo and detangle before washing, satin pillowcase and/or bonnet, trim ends

SereniTEA, Do the Dew or Hit the Brakes on the Break Deep Conditioner

Limp/Lifeless

Dirty, Fine hair, low porosity, lack of protein

Clarifying cleansers, ACV rinse, protein treatments

ProTEAn hair rinse, Hit the Brakes on the Break conditioners

Thinning/Balding

Color/Heat damage, harsh products, tight hair styling, excessive stress, hormonal changes

Identify underlying issue, heat hiatus, increase water intake, healthy diet

Oil for Your Turmoil, ProTEAn, Hit the Brakes on the Break (deep and leave-in conditioner)

Lack of Definition

Everyone doesn’t have definition in their coils and curls. This does not indicate unhealthy hair, unless you noticed the ringlets becoming straight after heat styling

Denman brush to help define curls when styling

Groovy Hair Smoothie, Heavenly Refresher

Split Ends

Color treatment, excessive heat, Improper detangling, brushing wet hair, excessive blow drying

Cut those dead ends, sis! Deep condition regularly, L.O.C. or L.C.O. method

SereniTEA or ProTEAn hair rinse, Hit the Brakes on the Break or Do the Dew conditioners

Excessive Matting/Tangling

Infrequent combing, several loose knotted strands, damaged and over-processed hair

Detangling before washing, regular trims, avoid over processing

Heavenly Refresher, SereniTEA

Thinning Edges

Edge control clogs pores, which prevents the scalp from breathing

Lets those baby hairs coil! Lol Seriously, if you must “lay your edges” please massage and moisturize that area at least 3 times week.

Oil for Your Turmoil, ProTEAn, Hit the Brakes on the Break conditioners