styler with enough hold.” If this sounds familiar then it’s time to re-evaluate the products you are using.
8. It takes you over an hour just to shampoo and detangle your hair
“Wash Day” should really not take an entire day.
In fact, the shampoo and detangle process shouldn’t take you over an hour. If your shampoo cycle is taking a chunk of time out of your day then it’s time you re-evaluate your regimen and products.
9. Conditioning your natural hair beyond the manufacturer’s instructions
So, I hear some of you are sleeping in your conditioner.
I have no clue where this got started but it needs to stop. Manufacturers have very specific directions for a reason and it is really important as a consumer that we follow them. The longest you should go with conditioner in your hair is 30 minutes.
The conditioner has done its job and will not do anything beyond that 30-minute window. Also, I hear that some of you end up with itchy scalps afterward, so is overnight conditioning really worth it?
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10. Adding oil to other products
I recently had a conversation with my stylist friend Jerri of the JSpotStudio about a recent client she had that added oil to her shampoo.
Why tho? Adding oil to your shampoo is totally defeating the purpose of the shampoo. It’s like adding bacon grease to your dishwashing liquid…and why would you do that?!
11. Thinking heavier oils are better for winter or just in general
Oils and butters are not the holy grail to keeping your hair healthy and beautiful. Water is.
And no matter how heavy an oil or butter is, it is not going to automatically