DEAD ENDS & HAIR BREAKAGE!

A lot of hair breakage is too often due to leaving braids in too long, braided too tightly, or not properly hydrated before, during or after wearing ANY hairstyle for a long period of time.





Brushing or combing too long, overly teasing the hair causes the hair to become weak. Excessive heat is a given! To minimize heat damage, try using a lower setting on your blow dryer, and hold it away from the hair about 4-6 inches. Chemical treatments tend to weaken the hair shaft and lead to breakage. Also, the lighter you color your hair away from its natural hue, the MORE damaging. The darker away from your natural hue is still damaging, but not as harsh as lighter colors.

STOP HAIR BREAKAGE




Your hair can easily be transformed, while preventing any future damage.

1. Avoid wearing "too tight" hairstyles.
2. Use wide tooth combs when untangling your hair.
3. Always, ALWAYS condition your hair after every shampoo.
4. Use less harsh chemical relaxer products on your hair (if you relax).
5. Trim your hair every 6-8 weeks.
6. Avoid sleeping in scrunchies, headbands, or anything pulling too tight or restricting your hair from flowing.




I wish someone would have warned Ms. Naomi Campbell about hydrating the scalp and practicing healthy hair techniques. At this stage, it is safe to say that its a little toooooo late. :)

LET'S ALL GET RECONDITIONED!

One of the most EFFECTIVE ways to ensure that your tresses stay in tip top condition is by maintaining its moisture levels. To keep hair constantly moisturised, and bad hair at bay, NEVER underestimate the power of a good conditioner.




Most of us are now aware that African American hair is prone to dryness. One of the leading causes of breakage and split ends is thirsty and dehydrated tresses that take daily battering from harsh weather conditions, excessive heat from styling tools and poor hair maintenance.

By using hair conditioners regularly you can help combat dryness (along with other hair boosters such as a good diet and drinking plenty of water), but many of us dismiss the importance of a good conditioner. Instead, applying lots of oils, moisturizing lotions, only to be left with limp and greasy hair. Furthermore, replacing one for the other, and only conditioning once a week and thinking thats enough when we should be using a combination of conditioning products for different reasons.
THE ESSENTIALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

LEAVE IN CONDITIONERS TO BE USED DAILY!

Leave-in conditioners are often overlooked, yet should be an imperative product in our hair stash. Traditional conditioners tend to be a bit more rich and thick in consistency, whereas leave in conditioners are often quite light and will help add moisture to dry hair.

REGULAR CONDITIONER - TO BE USED WEEKLY!

How many of us are still using the same conditioner from 5 years ago? If so, its definitely time to switch it up! Our hair changes in formation throughout our lifetime, so its only natural to switch up our products as well. So what are YOUR requirements? Is your hair relaxed, or quite light in texture? Is your hair thick and tightly coiled? These are a few things you should consider, and choose a product accordingly!

** As a general rule, conditioners that are effective contain soothing products (such as Shea Butter, Argan Oil, Jojoba and avocado). Those with "fro" like hair (relaxed or natural) are advised to wash and condition hair no more than two to three times a month. Shampoos strip the hair of its natural oils, and although a conditioner should coat the strands, many professionals along with myself agree that frequent washings offer no REAL benefit.

DEEP CONDITIONER - TO BE USED WEEKLY OR MONTHLY

As well as your regular conditioner, you should be using a DEEP conditioner once/twice a month to rescue hair from all the damages it receives from enviornmental factors, styling tools and the general wear and tear of everyday life.

Each hair strand is made up of 3 different layers. The outer layer provides a protect layer to the cortex. When the cuticle is damaged, it gives off the apperance of a dry & dehydrated scalp. Regular DEEP conditioning will counteract this problem by coating the cuticle!

Ladies I hope this blog leaves you feeling a bit more knowledgable about keeping your scalp hydrated and maintaining healthy flowing hair. Whether you choose to wear braids, a sew-in weave, or go natural - PLEASE be sure to protect your hair in the process. NO MORE DRY SCALPS!!! :)

xoxo, Alicia MISSHEALTHYHAIR

Tree Braids

What type of hair is used for Tree Braids? This may be one of the most asked questions I receive on a daily basis. There are a few other things you need to know before you decide to purchase ANY hair …

1. When purchasing the hair for tree braids, the hair length needs to be 18" or longer. Why so long you may ask? Well, the hair is folded in half in order to create the braid, so the hair automatically shrinks in size. Whether you're using human, synthetic, or virgin hair, please PLEASE be sure to pick up 18" or longer to achieve your desired style of choice.
   
2. If using Virgin Indian Hair, you will need 8 oz. The hair is usually sold in bundles, each bundle weighing in at 4 oz. If you are purchasing Synthetic or Human hair, you will need 3 packs. (Tree braids tend to use a lot more hair, so it's always a good idea to have more than enough than running out)!
   
3. PLEASE PURCHASE HAIR ON THE WEFT ONLY! This hair is meant specifically for braiding, unlike hair sold on a weft which is process differently and tends to be too soft to braid with.
   
4. Now, the type of hair I recommend using are Milky Way, Outre, Free Tress & Model. I'm sure that there are more brands out there, but these are the TOP 4 that all of my clients tend to really like. Not to mention the prices for each brand are fairly reasonable.
   

   
    

   
   

Now remember ladies, tree braids are HOTT this season, and can be worn anywhere from 6-8 weeks before needing to be redone. As your stylist, I want you to get the most out of your money which includes giving you the best style & the longest wear. The hair used for Tree Braids CANNOT be used again, so I wouldn't advise spending an arm and a leg. Take a quick trip down to your local beauty supply store, grab your hair, and give me a call! $75 will give you a low maintenance hairstyle that will last up to 2 months! Call me TODAY, same day appointments are always available, 7 days a week! 404-437-2992

What’s trending for Fall??

Ahhh, Fall is here, and as the seasons change, so do hairstyles! In the months to come, these are a few on the top looks we'll be seeing (Please be sure to click on each hairstyle, they are linked to their description)…

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  Layered Bobs
  
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  Long, flowing sleek looks
  
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  Bold colors
  
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  Modern Retro
  
  Whether you're looking for a bold new color, a full sew-in with lots of curls, or something in between, let the new season be your resaon for change.
  xoxo Alicia
  

  
   

 

The INFAMOUS Mohawk... DONE RIGHT!

THE MOHAWK ;)



I have recently been receiving a lot of phone calls from old, and NEW clients, looking for a mohawk. But not the conventional mohawk! Though they have an amazing "wow factor", there is no way I personally would cut all of my hair off on the sides for a style I'm sure I'll be tired of in a few weeks. :)

This style can be done on short hair, or long hair! Do you have thinning sides? This style will also work for you too! I can cut and customize a style to frame your face.

Time wise, this takes no more than 2 hours, and items used are as followed:

→ 2 packs of weaving hair (Only 1 1/2 will be used)
→ One pack of Kanekalon Braiding Hair
→ Needle & Thread
→ And of course oil for the scalp!




And this is the ending result! There are a lot of imitators, who THINK that a mohawk is as simple as 1-2-3 ... Wrong! WRONG! It's all about the razoring, and shaping once the weave is sewn in. This smalle extra step plays a major part in the movement, and individuality of this style.
CALL ME TODAY FOR YOUR FREE OVER THE PHONE CONSULTATION!
HairByAlicia 404-437-2992

To Press Hair, or Flat Iron???

SILK PRESS & BLOW OUT



My lovely client was tired of braids, didnt want a weave, and was ready to wear her "Natural Hair". Though afraid of trying out the natural look, I reassured her that she would have lots of body, and with a few old school tricks, we'll have her hair blowing in the wind!

I started out with a thorough wash, and a condition. I followed this process with a deep condtion and had her sit under the dryer for 15 minutes. After washing the deep conditioner out, the hair was extrememly soft, and ready for the styling!

I started this process off with a light coating on Hair serum, which protects the hair from excessive heat. After applying about a quarter size amount to the entire head, I began to press the hair out with an "old fashioned pressing comb". After the entire head was pressed out, I went through the hair one last time with a flat iron to give it a bit more body, and TA-DA! this is the ending result. Natural Hair at its best!
404-437-2992 Alicia (MOBILE & RELIABLE)