29-04-2013, 22:40
(29-04-2013, 22:30)Blue-footed Booby Wrote: I did my own highlights this time but if I go to the salon for them next time, I will come with coconut-oiled hair
It also helps that I no longer use heat such as hair dryers or flat irons.
Yeah. Heat is really one of the worst things for hair. Especially improperly used heat. Hair dryers are ok if you use them right... But flat irons and marcels will ALWAYS cause damage... all you can do is try to minimize it using heat protectants.
Proper use of leave-in conditioners with heat protectants and going strictly DOWN the shaft with the hair dryer and you should be safe from damage.
Be careful with the coconut oil trick even going to a salon. If they do a demi the rule is to wash first... Which would wash all that oil right out. Though a demi is less damaging. Just tell them you washed your hair already and to just wet you down.
Permanents and lightener is always done dry though.