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Natural Hair Care 101

Audrey Davis-Sivasothy

Todays Topics
Well Discuss
The Science of Hair
Growth
The Healthy Hair
Equation
Regimen Building
Basics
Hair Breakage 101

Quick Survey!

The Science
of Hair
Growth

Hair growth happens at

the ends of the hair.

The Science of Hair

Growth
Hair growth is a 2 step
process.
Growth or Emergence
Retention

We have a length retention problem, not a

hair growth problem.

TOP 5 Reasons Why Retention is

a Problem

1.
Chemical

4.

2.
Environmenta
l

5. Were

3.
Physica
l

The
Healthy Hair
Growth
Equation

he Healthy Hair Growth Equati

gh Moisture + Low Manipulation + Tim

Hair Growth

Moisture

What is Moisture?
Moisture = water
Look for: water, aloe,
glycerin

Oil is NOT a
moisturizer.

Think of it this
way . . .

But . . . oil is
still important.

Oils &
Lubricants.
Butters

Coat the hair and give it luster.

Help moisture stay inside the
hair strand.

Layering
Technique
Correct!
Hair

Layering
Technique

Hair

Incorrec
t!

How to Boost Moisture

Levels
1. Start from the inside.
2. Regular Cleansing &
Conditioning
3. Daily Moisturizing with
proper Layering &
Sealing

Why Keep Moisture

Levels High?

Keeps hair elastic.

Prevents hair breakage.
Improves curl pattern.
Improves the look and
feel of our hair.

Water protects our

hair.

RegimenBuilding
101

Basic Moisture-Rich
Regimen Products
1. Sulfate-free Shampoo
2. Moisturizing Deep
Conditioner
3. Water-Based Moisturizer
4. Oil
5. Styler

SHAMPOO

Water +
Surfactants +
Emollients

Types of Shampoo
Products
- Moisturizing
Shampoo
- Clarifying Shampoo
- Chelating Shampoo

How often?
Every 7- 10 Days
Wheres the focus?
Scalp and first 3rd of hair

Conditio
ner

Water +
Humectants +
Proteins+
Emollients

Types
- Cream Rinse Conditioners
- Moisturizing Deep
Conditioner
- Protein-based Conditioner

How deep is
your
conditioner?

Polyquats
Humectants
Light Proteins
Heavy oils/silicones low
on list
Instructions

How often?
Every 7- 10 Days
Wheres the focus?
Lower half of hair

Water-based
Moisturizers

Water +
Humectants +
Emollients

How often?
Daily
Wheres the focus?
Length of hair

Stylers are not good

moisturizers.

he Healthy Hair Growth Equati

High Moisture

+
Low
Manipulation
Hair Growth
+

TIME

Low
Manipulation

7 Ways to Build in
Protection

1. Change your
thinking.
2. Work with elastic
hair.
3. Divide and
conquer.
4. Use the best tools.
5. Trim with care.
6. Practice night care.

Protective Hair
Styling
Heat-free

Hair Styles that are

...

Comb/brush-free
Ends
protected/hidde
n
Long-term wear
styles

Protective Hair
Styling

Hair Breakage

Protein and Moisture

Balance

M
MM

Elastici
ty

Structu
re

Most
Regimens . . .

o
oPPo
Po

Lots of protein or
moisture-depleting

Diagnose Your
Hair Breakage

M
Moisture

P
Protein

Dry, snappy
breakage
Hair feels
tough/brittle

Weak, stretchy
breakage
Hair feels gummy and
limp

Time.

Question
s?

Thank You, Montreal!

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