![]() ![]() Hair masks lock in nourishment and ensure your hair gets all that yummy moisture and hydration, so slapping on a hair mask is the ultimate addition to your routine. Hair, especially curlies and wavies, are big fans of moisture-much like most of our bodies. It might feel weird and greasy for a bit there but that’s only because your scalp is adjusting from the dependency on shampoo. We’ve already cut down from the daily wash to a couple times a week to a couple times a month. So depending on your hair type and your daily routines, try to experiment with wash schedules that would leave you reaching for that shampoo less and less. Traces of these ingredients are also harder to rinse off for curly haired girls, like Julia but an easier rinse for girls with looser curl patterns like Jazz. Most commercial shampoos contain sulfates and surfactants that strip your hair of its essential oils. You can check out your hair care ingredients with this bot if they contain any of the aforementioned ingredients! Lastly, avoid alcohol (not the fatty kinds!) as these can dry out your hair and cause frizz. ![]() Avoid parabens, which are essentially shelf-life prolonging ingredients, as these are irritants that are found to cause allergies, dermatitis, and even rosacea. Avoid water-insoluble ingredients like mineral oil because again, it creates an impenetrable film that doesn’t let the good stuff soak through. Avoid silicones, as these coat your strands in film and repel moisture, which is often found in conditioners that give you added shine and slip, which is incredibly misleading as it can give you the illusion of healthy hair without actually giving you nutrients. Avoid sulfates, as these can strip your hair of natural oils and cause your scalp to overcompensate, leading to greasiness. While we don’t plan on going all in on the details, here’s the abridged version of what you need to know. Her products are geared towards volume and curl definition. Her hair type is “ swavy” and plays between S-type waves and straightness, tending to hold styles very well. Jazz, on the other hand, has hair with normal porosity which means it requires the least maintenance and that the cuticle layer is looser, which allows just the right amount of moisture to enter while preventing too much from escaping. This means all of her products need to be geared toward moisture, moisture, moisture! Her curls are also a looser, springier type of twist which look great when maintained well, BUT are incredibly prone to dryness and frizz. It also tends to look dull because the cuticles are lifted, and can get damaged pretty easily. Julia personally has very porous hair, which means it loses moisture and frizzes out in humidity much faster. There are loads of references online, like this one here, so do make sure to check your type first before hoarding your conditioners. Besides, we’ve also come to the stark realization that while we can get filters for skin on a bad day, we can’t really get that when it comes to hair! THE BASICS THAT WE BOTH DO It was high time we’ve shown our crowning glories some extra TLC and let our tresses live their best lives too. ![]() ![]() For quite some time, hair care has not really been on the forefront of our priority list in self-care. ![]()
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