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Hair care treatments for damaged, chemically treated and very dry hair
June 14, 2008
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I’ve been featuring a number of posts from my interview with New York celebrity hair stylist Amoy Pitters. When it comes to taming the tresses of some of the biggest African-American stars, Amoy is “the go-to stylist”.
During my conversations with Amoy, one thing was clear: weekly and regular deep conditioning treatments are the on only way to ensure that women with Afro hair maintain the health of their mane. It does matter if you have a chemical relaxer, braids, extensions or if you wear your hair natural … you need to treat your hair.
It’s important to remember that a lot of products on the market that call themselves “treatments” will actually clog your pores and simply coat the hair without treating it. You want to make sure you choose good quality products and that means you might have to spend a bit more.
Over the years, I’ve bought several thousand dollars worth of hair care products, and these ones seem to have been the most effective at restoring my hair.
Don’t think the list below is only for women with Afro hair. Women who have curly hair and those who have damage hair due to thermal excess (aka too much blow drying and flat ironing).
If you don’t know where to start, I think you’ll find this list to be useful:
- Ojon Restorative Treatment: I absolutely L-O-V-E- this deep conditioning treatment that I started using after my hair had been severely damaged by an ex-hairdresser.
- Ojon SWA 8-week treatment: This is an exceptional product to thinning, brittle hair. You will not believe how healthy your hair will feel in as little as 6 weeks.
- Aveda Color Conserve: This is not as moisturizing as some of the other products on the list, but if you have coloured hair, this might be a good treatment to use during the two weeks that follow your colour to extend its vibrancy.
- Nexxus Keraphix: This restorative protein treatment is my secret weapon. I always use it the week before and the week that precedes my chemical relaxer in order to fortify the hair.
- Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat: This product will leave your hair feeling like silk. It’s extremely moisturizing and makes untangling hair a quick process.
- Aveda Damage Remedy: This product is very similar to the Redken Butter Treat. It’s been formulated especially to restore moisture to severely damaged hair and chemically damaged hair.
Posted by Beauty Match on June 14, 2008 | Permalink
Topics: Age Proof Hair Care, Hair Care Products Tested & Tried, Restorative Hair Treatment |
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