Lisa Johnson MUA wrote:
Here is a great tip I have been successful using:

For Dry Hair:
Hair normally has a moisture content of approximately 10%. If your hair’s moisture content drops below this level the key is to increase the hair’s ability of attract and retain moisture. This is accomplished by using moisturizers. Good one have "humectants" that not only replace lost moisture but actually attract moisture and retain it in the cortex of the hair. Essential fatty aids (EFA’s) are great moisturizers. One of the best and most cost effective essential fatty acids is safflower oil. It is the kind you can buy to cook with. It is rich in EFA’s. The scalp produces the best EFA’s called sebum. The problems is once the hair grows past the neck line or does not have direct contact with the scalp the scalps natural oils can not be utilized throughout the hair shaft. At this point you can manually replace the lost EFA’s by:

Placing 1 or 2 drops of safflower oil in your palms and rub them together.
There should only be enough to make your hands "shine" in the light.
Carefully take your hair (while dry) and "scrunch" the small amount of oil to the ENDS first and work toward the scalp.
Leave this in your hair.
1-2 drops of safflower oil on dry hair is so small, you won’t notice it is there. By doing the above as often as necessary, will ensure your dry hair will have the proper amount of humectants to attract and retain moisture. The key is a small amount will go a long way.

I often use Aloxxi Emergencee Polymeric Reconstructor by Nexxus before and after coloring.

ALSO, if you tan...in a bed or naturally...wrap your hair from the sun and use suncreen haircare products.

oooo good tip Lisa!!!!  Nice

Erin~

Lisa Johnson MUA wrote:
Here is a great tip I have been successful using:

For Dry Hair:
Hair normally has a moisture content of approximately 10%. If your hair’s moisture content drops below this level the key is to increase the hair’s ability of attract and retain moisture. This is accomplished by using moisturizers. Good one have "humectants" that not only replace lost moisture but actually attract moisture and retain it in the cortex of the hair. Essential fatty aids (EFA’s) are great moisturizers. One of the best and most cost effective essential fatty acids is safflower oil. It is the kind you can buy to cook with. It is rich in EFA’s. The scalp produces the best EFA’s called sebum. The problems is once the hair grows past the neck line or does not have direct contact with the scalp the scalps natural oils can not be utilized throughout the hair shaft. At this point you can manually replace the lost EFA’s by:

Placing 1 or 2 drops of safflower oil in your palms and rub them together.
There should only be enough to make your hands "shine" in the light.
Carefully take your hair (while dry) and "scrunch" the small amount of oil to the ENDS first and work toward the scalp.
Leave this in your hair.
1-2 drops of safflower oil on dry hair is so small, you won’t notice it is there. By doing the above as often as necessary, will ensure your dry hair will have the proper amount of humectants to attract and retain moisture. The key is a small amount will go a long way.

I often use Aloxxi Emergencee Polymeric Reconstructor by Nexxus before and after coloring.

ALSO, if you tan...in a bed or naturally...wrap your hair from the sun and use suncreen haircare products.

Would you still only use 1-2 drops if your hair is very thick and long? How often do you apply it?

Heather G wrote:
Would you still only use 1-2 drops if your hair is very thick and long? How often do you apply it?

Eloise wrote:
My hair has suffered a lot. It's only dyed, but it had to go through two colour removers in the past (once because I wanted to change drastically the colour of my dye, and a second time because the hairdresser messed up). Needless to say, my hair isn't in the best shape...

I've been using redken products and they helped a lot, but my hair is still dull. It's naturally fine, dry and curly. Is there anything that can be done to make it bouncier, shinier and healthier?

Phillip Kingsley's 'elasticizer' is amazing, it's natural too without any chemicals or perfume..it's amazing for giving your hair it's elasticity, bounce and health back..I use it lots because I dye my hair a lot:)

apply it to damp hair BEFORE shampooing, leave it on for aslong as possible, the more damged the hair the longer you should leave it on, from an hour to a whole night..

http://www.philipkingsley.com/
http://www.philipkingsley.com/shop-us/p … ?cat_id=12

aorta parasite wrote:
Aussie shampoo & conditioner range; I've bleached my hair over 6 times in the past year; and imbetween colouring my hair (blues, greens and reds) i dyed it black. Using them actually in my opinion made my hair better than before.
My hair is soft, thicker, shines (without looking greasy) and I feel it made a great difference.

Their 3 minutes miracle is fantastic.  I, as well, have had my over-bleaching/over-dying issues, and that stuff makes a huge difference.

Eloise wrote:
My hair has suffered a lot. It's only dyed, but it had to go through two colour removers in the past (once because I wanted to change drastically the colour of my dye, and a second time because the hairdresser messed up). Needless to say, my hair isn't in the best shape...

I've been using redken products and they helped a lot, but my hair is still dull. It's naturally fine, dry and curly. Is there anything that can be done to make it bouncier, shinier and healthier?

Thank you for posting this!

I have the same problem.

And I'm definitely trying some of these suggestions.

Maycuplover wrote:
carrot oil, it works wonders... you can get it at trader joe's... AWESOME & NOONE has gone through what I have gone through... I had to strip the red out of my hair & it fried it, looked like nasty ass pubic hair... had to cut it off.. now I have hair 7 1/2 inches shorter than 2 months ago. I LOVE IT! so if all else fails... chop it off... But, If you cant bring yourself to do it... carrot oil...

LOL! Nasty ass pubic hair! too funny! Would you suggest just using the carrot oil all over  or solely on the damaged parts?

Lisa Johnson MUA wrote:
safflower oil

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Rebecca Liceaga wrote:

LOL! Nasty ass pubic hair! too funny! Would you suggest just using the carrot oil all over  or solely on the damaged parts?

All over girl!

aorta parasite wrote:
Aussie shampoo & conditioner range; I've bleached my hair over 6 times in the past year; and imbetween colouring my hair (blues, greens and reds) i dyed it black. Using them actually in my opinion made my hair better than before.
My hair is soft, thicker, shines (without looking greasy) and I feel it made a great difference.

I agree with this; the Aussie Moist range is incredible. I've got naturally very dry hair and I use the 3 minute miracle once or twice a month just to boost my hair with moisture. It definitely works.

Eloise wrote:
My hair has suffered a lot. It's only dyed, but it had to go through two colour removers in the past (once because I wanted to change drastically the colour of my dye, and a second time because the hairdresser messed up). Needless to say, my hair isn't in the best shape...

I've been using redken products and they helped a lot, but my hair is still dull. It's naturally fine, dry and curly. Is there anything that can be done to make it bouncier, shinier and healthier?

I dunno...I think the only thing to help your hair would be to stop dying it, throw out  the hair dryer if you have one, leave-in conditioner, and don't brush it when its wet...it breaks the cuticle and gives you split ends and dull hair....yup!

Maycuplover wrote:

All over girl!

Thank you!!

Charissa the Artist wrote:
I LOVE the ojon conditioner...at sephora.

If you like Ojon, try Oscar Blandi.

my best recommendation is Oscar Blandi protein treatment. Use is it in the shower and use a shower cap to seal in heat for 3-15 mins. Rinse with cold water. Follow-up with the jasmine oil. you'll love it and it smells nice.

Daniela V wrote:
Where do you buy....


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Charissa the Artist wrote:
I LOVE the ojon conditioner...at sephora.

Ojon is amazing expensive but amazing- i bought the style and shine cream wel worth the $30 and they give 2X as much as other brands.