Soft Waves on Relaxed Hair

One of the biggest hair trends for Summer 2014 was beachy waves. As a free-spirited person myself, I kinda wanted that style as well. It gives a very relaxed, effortless look, and can literally be used with every outfit. 

So can us relaxed girls have beachy waves too? Yaaaa, ofcourse! It's as simple as it gets. I achieved this style by doing flat iron curls in my hair. I also sometimes use the outer surface of my curling iron, or use a curling wand.  I did curls in different directions so that when they fall it looks, well, effortless. For the front pieces especially, I would curl them backward or away from my face to frame the face.

It's really that easy. If you're not familiar with curling with a flat iron, I'd suggest you start practising because it's so easy and fun. I usually don't put a holding spray in my hair after curling just because I prefer looser curls. However, using sprays are optional. 

Soooo, give it a try and see if you like the result. And remember practise makes perfect. 

Til Next Time. Xoxo, Shanz

Intense Protein Treatment!

Protein is necessary to maintain hair health. The strands of your hair are made up of protein. Therefore, it's crucial that you apply protein treatments to hair that has been coloured, chemically treated, damaged, dry and brittle. Even if you don't experience much damage,  it's still important to provide the hair with that extra 'oomph' once in a while. 

Egg protein treatments are one of the best in its category. I recently tried it and was absolutely amazed with the result. Yes, I know it seems gross that you're putting a slimey egg on your hair. I had the same impression, but having tried it I must admit that I'll be incorporating it into my monthly hair regimen. 

What You'll Need:

• 1 egg
• 2 tsp Coconut oil
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise

Method: Whip the egg generously, then mix in the other ingredients. 

It's a very simple and quick procedure. Also note that you don't have to use Coconut oil. You may use the oil or oils of your choice. As well, Mayonnaise can be replaced by or used in addition with your favourite conditioner. The measurements obviously can be adjusted to suit the quantity of product you wish to make. 

Honestly, once all the ingredients are mixed in the idea of applying egg to your hair will be of little importance. In fact, the texture of the whipped egg acts as a binding agent so that the mixture does not run off your hair so easily. And it actually smells good! Thanks to the honey and coconut oil. 

Egg protein treatments are Great for restoring the hair before and after chemical relaxers, as well as, when using braids. Braids are in fact a very popular protective style in the Caribbean. Both naturals and relaxed women use braids in order to grow out their hair or just for the style of it. If you're someone who wears braids often, I'd strongly recommend doing egg protein treatments before installation and after take down. 

Because it's such a strong treatment, I'd recommend using it once a month, or once every few months. Reason being, too much protein can cause breakage as well. Be mindful of that. And make sure to do a conditioning treatment immediately after.  Throughout the month, it's advisable to do less intensive protein treatments every other week, or as needed. It's important to know your hair and know what it needs. 

Til Next Time. Xoxo, Shanz

Casually You.

Casually You. by trinishann featuring black flats