Ever wonder what the real difference was between a clarifying shampoo and a chelating shampoo?  I did.  I knew that they are both used to remove ‘stuff’ from the hair but when should one be used over the other or were they interchangeable?  I needed answers to those questions and I decided to do a little research which I will share here in case anyone else has the same questions. Clarifying Clarifying is a deep cleansing.  It is the process whereby you remove buildup from the surface of the hair.  Buildup includes grease, silicones, product, sebum, and dirt.   Clarifying...

Some weeks ago I tried a straw set using a different product and a new technique.  I used the Miss Jessie’s Curly Meringue and when I wrapped the hair around the Strawllers I did it so that the hair only covered the half of the roller closest to my scalp.  My intent was to create a tighter, shorter curl to give the appearance of a short naturally curly bob.  I was desperate to find a use for the Curly Meringue and to be honest I was impressed with the tight curls I was able to achieve with the this product (if you’re interested you can check out the full review here). I did the style 2...

I signed up for the Hairlista Coconut Oil Challenge.  I haven’t exactly been happy with my hair in the last few weeks so when I saw that this challenge I thought that it was a good way to try to get my hair back on track.  I’m a week behind the official challenge, but that’s ok, I’ll just finish a week after they finish.  The 2 month challenge is basically to use coconut oil to deep conditioner each week.  It gives you the option of a basic level and an advanced level and within those levels you can choose how you want to deep condition (i.e. with heat or by prepooing). ...

Steam Claims:Steam accelerates salon permanents, colorings, and other processes. Steam conditions and softens hair as a gentle alternative to conventional heat applications. Two heat settings 30-min timer Collection bottle for excess moisture included Roller base w/ adjustable height Adjustable hood angle Ingredients: n/a Price point: $230 CDN My 6¢:Hair steamers first caught my attention on one of the hair boards I frequent where a professional stylist was commenting on the benefits of steam for deep conditioning.   She outlined how steam improved the moisture levels of your hair and...

Ok so everybody in temperate climates is starting to or already changing up their regimen for the winter months.  Here in Canada our winters are nowhere on the mild side so we have to be especially cognizant of preserving our hair during the long winter months.   I’ll talk about products in another post, but today I wanted to highlight some other aspects that we may not think about that I’ll be incorporating when it comes to my winter regimen. Headgear - We all know that hats, caps, headwraps etc. are great for protecting our hair and shielding it from the cold air which can dry it...