Natural Hair Care While Quarantined

As a natural girl, something I have been struggling with throughout the quarantine is ways of caring for my hair. I couldn’t decide what routine would be best at preserving my curls even if I had nowhere to go. Many women like myself were forced to learn to style and treat their natural hair without regular trips to the salon. I went on a search to see what other natural girls were going through during this time and found some great advice from natural hair professionals. After struggling for a long couple of months have gathered some tips and trick in getting the most out of natural hair while still in quarantine.

Firstly and most importantly let your hair breathe. This is a phrase natural girls use a lot. Usually referring to the one or two day period before we go into the salon for our next style. Now is the perfect time to just allow your natural hair to be free. Instead of trying to force your hair into styles that might cause stress and breakage. Although our hair is technically protected in our “protective styles”, they can still cause damage or breakage due to constant manipulation.

One thing I noticed that if I don’t have to go outside I tend to neglect my hair. Leaving it in top knots or pony tails until my hair is to knotted to move. Do not do this! During this “breathing period” focus on bringing moisture to your hair. Use these extended periods at home to try DIY hair treatments and figure out what works best for your hair.

Try styles that require less effort and cause less stress to your hair. Styles like braid and twist outs have been my favorite. I have even been rocking the “Pop Smoke” braids just so I can make sure I keep my scalp moisturized and simulated in between washes. I learned from researching at-home hair treatments to get into the habit of misting your hair, the same way you would a plant. This helps restore moisture and allows you to better manipulate or add product. And when all else fails, a satin scarf can be used in many styles that are not only fashionable but a great way to to protect your hair when it gets near the time to restyle.

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Report: Lauren Tucker

On the Road to Healthy Hair With Pantene

Taking care of your hair could be difficult on a regular day, but during the COVID-19 crisis it only makes it that much harder to have healthy hair. Not many hair brands provide products for all types of hair. Pantene has numeral collections specifically made for your kind of hair. Even during these hard times Pantene is coming out with a product that can help a lot of people.

Colored Hair - Pantene announced that they are released a new collection, Sunlit Blondie. This helps people replenish blonde, platinum, highlights, and pastel hair. With hair salons closed being able to brighten your colored hair in your house is a major plus.

Fine Hair- The Foam Collection has weightless shampoo, conditioner and more that keeps hair from going flat. Heavier conditioners usually leave fine hair looking lifeless and over moisturized. That’s why the Foam Collection is perfect for fine hair, it leaves it looking light and clean.

Think, Coily, Curly Hair- The Gold Series Collections is for natural, relaxed, or transitioning hair. The Gold Series is heavy on moisture for those of us with thick hair. Keeps hair moisturized and smooth.

Damaged Hair- The Intense Rescue Shots Collection was made for those whose hair may be dry and brittle. This collection is all made of deep conditioners to turn your dry hair into soft and shiny.

No Harsh Chemicals- For those who are looking for hair care products with no harsh chemicals like sulfate, parabens, dyes, and mineral oil, The new Nutrient Blends Collection is for you. There are products in this collection for all kinds of hair, from fine to coily.

During this crisis we have to work with what’s available, which isn't much with beauty salons and beauty supply stores being closed. Supermarkets and select drug stores carry Pantene products that work for all of us no matter what type of hair you have all at moderate prices. When quarantining is no longer necessary and everyone is outside your hair won’t look like it skipped a beat. Products are also available for purchase online at Pantene.

Report: Alycia Williams

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Dyson Hair Has Launched The Dyson Corrale Straightener

Dyson recently launched a hair straightener – the Dyson Corrale. The straightener took 7 years to make. Their goal is to straighten and style hair by using 50% less heat than their competitors. Its name comes from its ability to gather hair together. The plates are coated with nickel and smooth titanium nitride, the titanium eliminates friction so the Dyson Corrale straightens the hair smoothly.

There are 3 calculated heat settings – 330, 366- and 410-degrees Fahrenheit – for a variety of style options. The max 410 degrees can completely straighten curls while 365 degrees can be used for touch ups. The tool features comes with flexing plates made from manganese copper alloy that evenly apply heat and tension, which will result in less heat damage and color fading. The device is also cordless. Founder James Dyson said in a statement, "Since we first started developing the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer, we have continued to explore the science of style, seeking to understand what makes hair smooth, shiny and glossy, and what makes it dull, damaged and lifeless. We have been worried about the style results and heat damage from flat plate straighteners. Flat hair irons apply tension and heat only on the thickest part of the hair tress, the strands at the edges are not clamped, leaving them slack, unheated and leaving flyaways. It requires multiple passes on the same section of hair tress to give an even look, by which time excess heat may have caused reduced strength and less gloss," The Dyson Corrale is $500 and available now at www.dyson.com

Report: Amanda Lou

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