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Hair Extension Tips

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Hair Extension Tips

HOW TO MAINTAIN THEE HAIR EXTENSIONS

Let us show you how to protect your investment.

Thee Hair Guru Extensions are Premium Quality Virgin or Raw Weft hair that can and will last through your hair extension journey. Whether as a protective/transitioning style or fashion statement, you have just purchased the best hair around!

First , schedule a standing appointment with your Service Provider. You will want to go in at least every 3 weeks for a deep cleansing of your installment. (Most of my clients come in every 2 weeks).

Second , you will need to always comb your extensions from the ends working your way up to the weft in sections be fore bed and/or shampooing/styling. Use a paddle brush or a medium sized comb with moderately sized teeth.

When shampooing your hair:

Shampooing

Use cool water if not yet installed and lukewarm water after installation.
Cleanse the hair with moisturizing shampoo and in a downward/backward motion in one direction. Do not go in a backwards and forwards motion. This will tangle the hair and may cause excess shedding.
Rinse and repeat.

Conditioning

Condition the hair with moisturizing conditioner.
Work into the hair in a downward/backward motion in one direction and then comb through with a wide tooth comb from the bottom of the hair all the way to the base of the weft. *Splitting hair into sections will help aid you in detangling if there are any
Rinse with cool water once hair combs straight through easily

Drying

Towel dry hair then proceed to sit under a hooded dryer for at least 1 hour. *Time may vary depending on length and density of hair extensions, braids and porosity level. It is recommended to sit until you are able to squeeze a braid (at the foundation of the sew-in installation) and no condensation is visible on your fingers.
Once hair is completely dry, proceed to styling with or without thermal styling tools. For color treated hair, closely monitor temperature of thermal styling tools (no more than 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit. Always use thermal protectant.

Night Time Routine

Utilize a silk/satin cap, scarf or pillowcase at all times. Recommended to apply before showering or bathing.

Rule of Thumb

Treat your extensions like real hair, because it is!

Are you asking yourself "How do I get started in this ever-growing (now trendy) world of fitness?"

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:03:20 GMT

Are you saying to yourself "can I really do this?"

Well if you are, the answer is "MOST DEFINITELY!, with the help of me, Three Life Guru!

When I first started working out, I had no idea what I was doing! In fact, it took me almost 6 months to start losing the weight I'd gained during my pregnancy with my son Landon (by the way, he was 4 years old at the time)!

I was wading in unfamiliar territory, for Sure! But, I had one winning factor, I was DETERMINED; when your determined to do something, NOTHING CAN STOP YOU!

What gave me the notion to start working out in the first place, was the fact that I had some health issues during my pregnancy. Yet, I was reluctant to address it right away. I told you, it took me 4 YEARS before I decided to do something about my stagnant "Baby Fat"!

Nonetheless, I was ready to start my weight-loss jouney! So I joined a gym!

Now, How many of us have so-called committed ourselves to a gym membership trying to force ourselves to workout more? And still failed to commit? ( I raise my hand in admission) "Guilty"!

This was actually my THIRD time joining a gym! So please know that you are not alone, (said in the voice of our late and great Michael Jackson)!

Believe me when I tell you, Working Out is Hard! It is hard when you go into it with the wrong state of min, but for whatever reason you had an inkling to decide to start is good enough for me! Your conscious led you me and I am here to Help!

This Blog is for you, Thee Eager Beginner, ready to slightly commit yourself to losing weight, and I am going to help you to fully commit to a healthier Lifestyle!

Finally, Are you ready to start living "Thee Life"? If Thee Answer is YES, Lets GO!

Want to make a change? Want to do better and you just can't figure out where to start?

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:01:11 GMT

Here are five steps that I use on a daily basis! 5 out 5 will definitely help you get the ball rolling!

1. Believe in yourself

Speak positivity into your life
Visual yourself succeeding!

2. Make Changes

Take it one step at a time, no one jumped to the top of the mountain, we all have to climb to get there.

3. Don't Give Up: Be RELENTLESS

If you have a set back, don't see it as defeat. Learn from it and keep on the path to your personal success!

4. Surround Yourself with good

eliminate negativity in your life; if the people in your life aren't supporting and uplifting... what are they there for?

5. Be Kind

Be nice to people; do things for someone other than yourself...

Gluten Free? Why?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:59:18 GMT

Hi there world! Have you been hearing about all the Gluten free food products available these days? It's getting more and more popular! I bet your wondering why (smile)! Well, I'm here to tell you...

A lot of people are under the impression that Gluten free products are healthier, and a form of diet/weight loss food; well that isn't so.

Gluten is a touch nitrogenous substance remaining when the flour of wheat or other grain is washed to remove the starch. (Definition provided by Dictionary.com)

Those who are Gluten intolerant only need gluten free products!

People who have what is called Celiac disease, (a disease that causes damage to the small intestines if gluten is ingested) need to have gluten free foods in their diet.

About.com's Jane Anderson states in an article "Gluten-Sensitivity" that about 1 in every 133 American have are sensitive to gluten. Also, the symptoms are very common to other illnesses, which makes it very hard to diagnose.

To sum it up, check with your doctor and/or nutritionist before you start eating food products without gluten because in those who aren't gluten intolerant, GLUTEN is actually a necessary element and without it other complications may occur!

Research discovered at About.com, Wikipedia.com, Dictionary.com

Those who are Gluten intolerant only need gluten free products!

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:57:50 GMT

People who have what is called Celiac disease, (a disease that causes damage to the small intestines if gluten is ingested) need to have gluten free foods in their diet.

About.com’s Jane Anderson states in an article “Gluten-Sensitivity” that about 1 in every 133 American have are sensitive to gluten. Also, the symptoms are very common to other illnesses, which makes it very hard to diagnose.

To sum it up, check with your doctor and/or nutritionist before you start eating food products without gluten because in those who aren’t gluten intolerant, GLUTEN is actually a necessary element and without it other complications may occur!

Research discovered at About.com, Wikipedia.com, Dictionary.com

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT!

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:47:39 GMT

HAIR HAIR AND MORE HAIR!!!

HEY THERE LOVIES!

Thanks for taking time to stop by and read our blog! I just wanted to give you a little overview of what this blog is for and how it will benefit you!

The Santé Says Blog is all about providing hair care tips, discussions and view points on trending Hair topics and even hair styling ideas.

FEEL ABSOLUTELY FREE TO LEAVE QUESTIONS/CONCERNS IN THE COMMENT SECTION AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO ADDRESS IT AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE.

WHAT’S THE DEAL!?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:45:23 GMT

OK, SO…

ALMOST EVERYONE IN 2013 HAS SEEMINGLY ASKED THEMSELVES….

SHOULD I GO NATURAL???

Being a haircare provider… I have my beliefs regarding the topic. But in effort to remain impartial, I would like to leave that out for this particular post!

What I would like to know is:

If you ever considered going natural (in the last two years), why? What was the end result?
If you are natural and want a relaxer, why?
If you have been both natural and relaxed before, which one do you prefer over the other?

If you can answer any of the questions listed above, I would be most intrigued to read your response(s)!

~LET’S GET THIS STRAIGHT~

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:43:54 GMT

Let’s get this Straight!

If you have recently joined the Natural Hair Revolution and you have asked yourself ….

How often should I get my hair straightened?

That is a very good question, and I have the answer for you!

I have seen many different textures and curl patterns and with all of them you still need to keep your hair healthy and prevent breakage. In order to do that you need to do three things:

Eliminate splitting ends (Regularly)
Moisturize
Protect your tresses at night (while sleeping)

Splitsville

In order to get an accurate trim you should have your hair pressed out or straightened about every three months (if you're rocking the natural look 90% of the time).

When I straighten my clients curls and coils I always deep condition first…This helps to prevent having to take off too much when trimming.

To ensure that you don’t ruin your curl pattern with excessive heat, always put your straightener on a lower temperature 390-410 degrees (Make sure to only use straighteners with a temperature controlled setting). The courser your hair is the higher the temp should be… If you want it to stay straighter longer, use more heat and when you shampoo it again always use a protein treatment to help restore your hairs elasticity.

Moisture Mania

Natural hair tends to be on the dryer side (depending on the texture), therefore you really should find a product for natural hair to quench your hair’s immense thirst! This will insure that your lovely locks won’t break due to dryness or brittleness!

Protect & Serve

At night, or whenever you lay down for an extended period of time, you should ALWAYS have something covering your hair! Satin materials tend to be the most effective!

So there you have it! It’s those three simple steps right there that’s going to make sure your hair continues to grow healthy and happy!

Thee Hair Guru

Questions or comments? Please leave in the comment section! I look forward to reading and responding to you!

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Please feel free to share this post to the next natural newbie you know!

WHAT’S IN A HAIRSTYLE?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:35:48 GMT

Hello all,

Let me ask you, what helps you to determine the hairstyle for you?

Is it your hairdresser or a picture you saw on your favorite celebrity or maybe something totally unexpected? (Really, leave your answer in the comment section, I would love to know).

Experts say that women choose the way they wear their hair based on face shape, neck length and hair density (how thick or thin the natural hair is). The size of her head (or forehead) is also taken into consideration. This is somewhat true, but this day and age, I find these particular attributes are being considered less and less

I find that the influence of reality television stars are now trumping the normal impact of the celebrities that are current at the moment and the actresses with the latest movie in the box office.

Not to say that anything is wrong with the referenced influences, however I would like to ask … what’s right?

Why do you think that the paradigm has shifted? Do you think it has shifted at all? What thought(s) is(are) put into your hairstyle selection process?

Lets get the conversation going!

Curls, Curls and Curls!

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:29:50 GMT

Curls, Curls, Curls..

Listen! Since my first job as a Hairstylist , all I could see was curls with my eyes closed. Lol. That’s just how often I curled hair. They say what you practice the most will soon become a natural habit(maybe I came up with that version lol).

Kinky, Curly, Coily, wavy, or straight , you name it, I love it. Just the idea that I can manipulate someone’s hair texture in healthy ways to achieve many looks on the same head is exciting.

Also I have the skill of doing Blow-outs. Not many people know what a blow out is so I’ll break it down. The Blow-out service involves a round brush from a pre-dried state after washing the hair. This technique is great for softer textures and those who have finer hair that doesn’t hold a curl too great before using a hot tool. The hot tools used would be flat iron, curling iron, curling wand etc..depending on style choice.

I love to do Flat Twist styles, updos ,and even Protective styling as well. Braiding , Twist and Crochet are great for styles for longevity. My biggest concern with weave or Protective styles is just the health , tension, and condition of the hair before even considering alternative styles. Damage , breakage, thin hair-lines, bumps and headaches etc.. A NO, NO .

Of course I can’t leave out the ladies who have a signature style (the same look) keeping it simple and convenient. Looking for a Hairstylist who loves your hair as if it were her own, uses natural products that aren’t harsh and also giving your Natural hair more options of styling, braids , cuts and color? I’m your girl.

⁃ Hair Care Provider Ja’Brielle Clark

Sante Hair Blog

Hair Extension Tips

Hair Extension Tips

HOW TO MAINTAIN THEE HAIR EXTENSIONS

When shampooing your hair: ﻿

Conditioning

Drying

Night Time Routine

Rule of Thumb

Are you asking yourself "How do I get started in this ever-growing (now trendy) world of fitness?"

Are you saying to yourself "can I really do this?"

Want to make a change? Want to do better and you just can't figure out where to start?

Gluten Free? Why?

Those who are Gluten intolerant only need gluten free products!

Those who are Gluten intolerant only need gluten free products!

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT!

HAIR HAIR AND MORE HAIR!!!

HEY THERE LOVIES!

FEEL ABSOLUTELY FREE TO LEAVE QUESTIONS/CONCERNS IN THE COMMENT SECTION AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO ADDRESS IT AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE.

WHAT’S THE DEAL!?

OK, SO…

ALMOST EVERYONE IN 2013 HAS SEEMINGLY ASKED THEMSELVES….

SHOULD I GO NATURAL???

~LET’S GET THIS STRAIGHT~

Let’s get this Straight!

Splitsville

Moisture Mania

Protect & Serve

WHAT’S IN A HAIRSTYLE?

Curls, Curls and Curls!

Curls, Curls, Curls..

When shampooing your hair: