What is a protective style anyway? In a nut shell, protective styling is setting your hair in a way that shields it from environmental, physical and/or chemical damage with limited “hand-to-hair” contact. These styles are kept for a period of time, making life easier since you don’t have to touch and do it all the time. Some examples of protective styling are buns, braids, twists, weaves and wigs. Who can benefit form protective styling? Protective styles are suggested for curly and kinky hair types but also for hair that’s exposed to elements of cold, wind and harsh air quality. Also for those that workout a lot, travel and have busy schedules. What are some tips when protective...
Split ends, brittle hair, knotting, BREAKAGE! No one wants to hear these words when it comes to hair. When hair is breaking it simply means that hair is lacking elasticity. Have you ever tried stretching an old rubber band, it usually feels extremely dry and when pulled it breaks very easily. Just like hair if its lacking in elasticity, hair will easily break under tension. Well, LaJAshley’s here to give you 10 golden tips to help prevent breakage. 1. LIMIT HEAT I know it’s tempting and faster to dry, but heat literally sucks up all moisture in your hair, creating damage and breakage. 2. DETANGLE HAIR WHEN DAMP. It’s a rule of thumb to NEVER detangle hair when it’s...
Who wants dry hair, brittle ends, and unmanageable!! "Not I," says everyone. With proper care and consistency, hair problems like this can be easily terminated. So follow these simple and effective steps, to banish dry hair. _______________________________________________________________ 1. Water is the most essential and effective resource of moisture. That's why most of LaJAshley products have water as their first ingredient. Unless you're sealing your hair or using an oil based treatment, water should be the most dominant ingredient (especially if its classified as a moisturizer), otherwise you're not really moisturizing your hair. 2. Deep condition hair regularly. We’ve created an array of deep conditioners to aid in ones hair journey and environmental factors, packed with nutrients to stimulate hair...
Beware, many products on the market claim to be organic and all natural, but their ingredients say otherwise. Don't be lazy, make sure to read the ingredients list and look up names you're not familiar with. Don't worry, LaJAshley made it very easy for you to understand what's in our products so you can cut down time on the computer and get straight to what you want, healthy hair. 1. All hair needs deep conditioning. Depending on how thick, fine, long or short your hair may be, depends on the amount of product to use. Don't be shy, the intent is to fully coat every strand. Start at the ends of your hair, which are the driest, then work...
Just like the body, every strand of hair needs a specific amount of nutrients to keep it at optimal health. In order to achieve growth, health and strength, it's very important to eat healthy. We, at LaJAshley, believe in that using the right products will help you to achieve healthy hair, but having a healthy lifestyle is just as important. There are plenty of essential vitamins and minerals that are necessary to the hair and body, so we'll explore 6 easily accessible foods that you can incorporate into your diet ASAP! Chickpeas, Beans, Lentils (AKA Pulses)-are loaded with fiber and protein. Protein is a major key in keeping hair healthy and vibrant. When hair is deficient in protein,...
