Perfect Care for Your Hair

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Our philosophy is providing nourishing hair products to cleanse, condition, support, and style your hair!  But products alone will not solve all the problems.

Here are some great hair tips, skip to your hair type.  Not all will apply to you so scroll to the topics of interest to you!

Tips for fine, thin hair:

• don't over wash; washing 1 to 2 times a week
• shampoo the scalp; a double wash may be needed
• use conditioner on the ends of hair; avoid the scalp, leave on a few minutes then rinse
• apply hair products (hair serum, leave in conditioner, etc) when hair is wet; allows for hair to absorb & lock in moisture
• utilize dry shampoo to add texture and body but watch the ingredients which could weigh down hair.  PRO tip apply before bed then wake up and style in the morning.
• use heat as little as possible; try heatless curls and air drying
• avoid using tons of products especially those with petroleum or silicone
• make sure products aren't clogging your hair follicles or coating your hair with the nasty silicone or petroleum
• test out sleeping with a silk or satin pillow case or hair scarf. 

Tips for curly hair:

If Hair Loss is a struggle check out this past blog post for tips!

Myth Busters:

The myth is that we need a good lather to know that our hair is clean, the truth is that lather, is usually made using SLS other known asLauryl Sulfate (SLS) is the ingredient in shampoos that we recognize as the lathering agent, but the way it works, it essentially dries out your hair and scalp and takes all the natural oils from your hair.

It is considered among the most irritating surfactants associated with skin dryness and redness. We love the foamy bubbles that it creates for our hair and bodies, but in the end it is stripping our hair of natural oils to protect our hair and has been linked to male baldness.

Over 95 percent of all commercial shampoos on the market use this ingredient in their formula!

The truth is that you can reverse all the damage that has been done by SLS by switching to a sulfate free (and silicone) free shampoo and your hair will still be clean!

Almost immediately, you will notice a difference and of course your hair and scalp will thank you for it!

Vacation hair, beach hair....don't care can only last us so long.  

I'm running down 10 Hair Care products.

Prior to making the switch I thought I was using the best but little did I know, it was causing part of my scalp problems.

Lemongrass Spa Shampoo won’t strip your hair of it's natural oils in the same manner as shampoos made from detergents do. Your hair will feel unusual the first time you use our natural shampoo but this just means that the chemicals that are on your hair are being replaced by natural ingredients. After a week or two of being free from commercially made shampoo, you’ll start noticing that your hair is shinier and much softer than it has ever been.

Pro Tip:  If your hair isn't feeling right, try a double wash.

I'm your life line so reach out, even if you think it's silly.  Please, ask me all your questions.  

Contact me to schedule, text 402-204-8070 or email connect@aprilcarnahan.info

Here's a brief chart highlighting a few of the frequently asked topics.  Scroll down to learn about the individual products of interest.

Alright let's get this started!  Please keep in mind you most likely do not need one of each :)   And several of the products are intended to be used 1-2 times a week, not every day.

1.    Sea Salt Spray

Summer is the best excuse for not doing your hair, right? Go natural and let your hair air dry. Mist this onto damp hair to add texture and volume that will make you look like you meant to look like you just came from the beach.

By the way this was first tested out via a Bliss Box!

Spritzed with Sea Salt Spray, braided for a few hours, & revealed these waves.

Spritzed on hair, scrunched up with hands for this look.

2.   Dry Shampoo

It's a summer must, right?!  Dust this on lightly to absorb extra oils of the summer.  Perfect for when you enjoyed the sun all day but then need to look presentable for a dinner but don't have time to shower.  Or if you're exhausted from your day apply before bed then awaken, brush, & love your hair without having to wash!

PS ~ I've heard it's great on boob sweat too. lol ;) 

Pro Tip:  Apply before bed to wake up to refreshed hair that's ready to style!

 

3.   Hair Mask (Apple Silk or Sunkissed Coconut)

This mask is packed with vitamins and minerals like jojoba seed oil and Vitamin B7 to bring shine and moisture to dull, dry hair. Translation: you need this mask to heal your wind-blown, dried out summer hair!  

Use 1-2 times a week in place of conditioner.  Some ladies even love it as a leave in hair treatment.

This is another example of a Bliss Box item done right!  As you'll see most testimonies are about the Apple Silk because those who grabbed that Bliss Box tested out a full size jar.  I'm always blown away by the incredible value of those boxes plus the ability to test & provide feedback to the company.

Pro Tip: Give yourself a deep conditioning treatment with the Hair Mask by placing a reusable shower cap on your treatment-coated hair; by doing this, your body's natural heat will open the hair cuticle and allow the product to penetrate further. After 15-20 minutes, remove the shower cap and let your strands cool for five minutes to lock in the treatment. Rinse your hair with cold water to seal the cuticle and lock in moisture and shine.

Pro Tip: Adding heat with a blow dryer or sitting in the sun for a few minutes will improve the conditioning effect of this mask. Hair cuticles will be opened by heat, allowing the mask to penetrate deeper. 

4.   Shampoo & Conditioner

                    Now 4 options:

                                Apple Argan   (similar formula to Sunkissed Coconut)

                                Sunkissed Coconut (Read the Reviews)

                                Prebiotic (helps balance and promote scalp health)

                                Rosemary Mint (first introduced in a bliss Box)

There’s nothing like the humidity of summer to make you feel like Monica in that one episode of Friends. Here’s the thing, creams and sprays can only do so much. You have to start with a good base and this shampoo is it.  

Scroll thru to see more about these offerings.

5.   Hair Serum

A weightless, multitasking oil that protects hair, smooths frizz, and seals split ends for a healthy, shiny finish.  Orange and broccoli seed oils protect hair from heat damage and color fading, while replenishing moisture to leave hair feeling silky smooth.

PRO tip: start with a little and apply to the ends of hair. Add more as needed just don't go over board unless you want on overnight oil mask.

Read the Reviews

6.   Hair Spray

    Believe it or not, hair spray has been a Top 20 seller the last 4 years!  This is not aqua net, instead a flexible hold which also nourishes your hair instead of causing damage.     

7.   Revitalizing Hair Mist now:  Leave In Conditioner

Certainly not least important, revive your hair from the wild summer activities.  Bring back the shine or hydrate it after a day in the pull when you spritz the hair mist on either wet or dry hair.

Bonus Tip:  Apply before a day in the sun or pool to provide a shield from dryness due to sun or chlorine. 

  

Has been renamed to Leave In Conditioner

Same formula just a new name & label!

8.   Rosemary Shampoo Bar Soap

The rosemary bar can be amazing for certain people, but it isn't for everyone! A few tips to know if its going to be a good fit for you-

1. Give it about 14 washes for your hair to adjust and scalp to level out. Detoxing can take a while and some may experience excess oil during this period.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar rinses can be helpful with excess build up.

3. Hard water doesn't always mix well with the rosemary bar.

4. Soap up in hands and then scrub it in. Focus on scalp. Use the bar as a precleanse

5. Follow it up with rosemary mint shampoo and conditioner so it softens it up!

Bonus Tip:  If you'd like it to last longer & easier to handle, cut down into 3-4 chunks.  It's soft might even be able to cut with a butter knife.

9.   Scalp Scrub

Yet another Bliss Box exclusive which became a fan favorite.  Feedback from items in the Bliss Box doesn't go unnoticed plus it was a full size which customers got to test out!  What an incredible value in those boxes!

Back to the Scalp Scrub, like the skin on your face, your scalp can get clogged with excess oil, dead skin, environmental pollutants, and product build up. Restore balance to your scalp with this pre-cleanse exfoliating treatment.

10.   Wet and Dry Hair Brush

This compact hair brush works well for styling hair wet or dry.  Years back this was offered in a special bundle, after rave reviews it was added as an ala carte item.  Mom's refer to it as the tear free brush, making hair combing easier!

If you need assistance on which products would work best for you please contact me:

 text 402-204-8070 or email connect@aprilcarnahan.info

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The Head To Toe bundle gives you these hair care products to test out for yourself; hair spray, shampoo & conditioner, hair mask, and dry shampoo.

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As I mentioned several hair care products always pop up in the Top Sellers list...making the list in 2022 Sea Salt Spray, Hair Spray, and Rosemary Shampoo Bar.

Then looking back at the last 5 years, #6 Hair Spray and #11 Rosemary Shampoo Bar.

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