natural hair care

I love love love my hairstylist.

She used to work in a salon, but now only does house calls.

She trained in Oregon with some of the top stylists in America and knows what she's doing.

Today, she came over for my biannual cut, and in the sun her hair was practically glowing. I commented on it's shine and health and she told me she's caring for it with natural methods.

Of course I got excited.

Here's the problem:

Shampoo strips hair of sebum, the oily substance secreted by our scalps to ward off bacteria and wetness. To compensate, we produce too much of the stuff, leading to the dreaded greasy look. In an attempt to remedy that problem, we lather even more frequently, and soon our ends are dry and frizzy, necessitating the use of conditioner and other expensive and time-consuming unguents.

Read More http://www.wmagazine.com/beauty/2011/03/six_weeks_without_washing_hair#ixzz1XbNOzrJL

Additionally,

There is a growing “no poo” movement afoot, and its members include not only scrofulous college students but Robert Pattinson, Jessica Simpson, Prince Harry, and more than a few big-name hair gurus. Renowned runway and editorial hairstylist Guido Palau is one of them. “My father never washes his hair, and he is 85 and still has the thickest hair,” he says. Ever since Palau cut down his own shampoo habit to once a month, he adds, “my hair has more shine and a smoother texture.”

Pretty interesting, huh?

So, here's how to care for your hair naturally, according to my stylist:

• Shampoo 1-3 times per week, depending on the amount of product you use with something not containing sulfates, like Purology
• Condition every day with Suave Naturals conditioners, let sit for 5-10 minutes. (Conditioner actually cleanses your hair, it won't feel greasy!)
• Deep condition maybe one time a week with: 1 T honey, 1 T pure 100% aloe, and 2T conditioner, let sit for 2 hours, rinses right out.

Here are some recipes for natural hair care, as well:

http://styles101.homestead.com/nathairrec.html#anchor_35822

Have fun!

(here's what I picked - Suave Naturals Ocean Breeze)