There is a new anti-breakage shampoo that Pantene ProV just put out. You can try that. If I were you though, I would also do apple cider vingar rinses and coconut oil treatments at least once a week. For the tangles here is all natural recipe to make a great detangler that's good for hair:
Natural Hair Detangler
Marshmallow root is great for the hair because it:
- contains many mucilaginous compounds.
- has a very slippery texture when made into an infusion.
- softens the hair naturally.
- promotes hair growth (due to it's high content of plant proteins).
- provides natural shine to dull hair follicles.
- soothes dry scalp.
- reduces itchy scalp.
The Recipe
Ingredients
-1 1/4 cup distilled water
-1/4 cup dried marshmallow root
-1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
-1/2 tablespoon olive or jojoba oil
-essential oils, optional
Method
1. Combine marshmallow root and water in a small pot and simmer over medium low heat for 15-30 minutes to allow the mucilage to release. The longer you let it simmer the thicker the mixture will be. Note: I order my Marshmallow root from Mountain Rose Herbs.
2. Remove pot from heat and allow mixture to cool.
3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, nylon, tea towel, or cheesecloth. Squeeze the strainer in order to extract all the goodness of the herb (you will now understand how "Marshmallow" root got it's name). Compost the herbs and reserve the liquid.
4. To the Marshmallow root infused water, add vinegar, oil, and essential oils if using.
5. Pour into a re-purposed detangler spray bottle. Re-label and use as you would commercially-prepared spray. Shake well prior to use.
Note: This formula is not.greasy.at.all. It is well absorbed by the hair and leaves it soft and managable all day!
http://frugallysustainable.com/2012/04/a-recipe-for-homemade-herbal-detangler-spray/
Quoting Chillisarah:There is a new anti-breakage shampoo that Pantene ProV just put out. You can try that. If I were you though, I would also do apple cider vingar rinses and coconut oil treatments at least once a week. For the tangles here is all natural recipe to make a great detangler that's good for hair:
Natural Hair Detangler
Marshmallow root is great for the hair because it:
- contains many mucilaginous compounds.
- has a very slippery texture when made into an infusion.
- softens the hair naturally.
- promotes hair growth (due to it's high content of plant proteins).
- provides natural shine to dull hair follicles.
- soothes dry scalp.
- reduces itchy scalp.
The Recipe
Ingredients
-1 1/4 cup distilled water
-1/4 cup dried marshmallow root
-1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
-1/2 tablespoon olive or jojoba oil
-essential oils, optional
Method
1. Combine marshmallow root and water in a small pot and simmer over medium low heat for 15-30 minutes to allow the mucilage to release. The longer you let it simmer the thicker the mixture will be. Note: I order my Marshmallow root from Mountain Rose Herbs.
2. Remove pot from heat and allow mixture to cool.
3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, nylon, tea towel, or cheesecloth. Squeeze the strainer in order to extract all the goodness of the herb (you will now understand how "Marshmallow" root got it's name). Compost the herbs and reserve the liquid.
4. To the Marshmallow root infused water, add vinegar, oil, and essential oils if using.
5. Pour into a re-purposed detangler spray bottle. Re-label and use as you would commercially-prepared spray. Shake well prior to use.
Note: This formula is not.greasy.at.all. It is well absorbed by the hair and leaves it soft and managable all day!
http://frugallysustainable.com/2012/04/a-recipe-for-homemade-herbal-detangler-spray/
Here is website on all the great benefits to apple cider vinger for hair and skin:
It adds shine to your hair, reduces breakage and hair loss, treats dandruff, kills bacteria, etc.
Basic Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse
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Make the rinse by mixing 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar with 1 qt. of distilled water. Put the mixture in a plastic bottle and bring it into the shower or bath.
Shampoo hair and rinse well. Apply the apple cider vinegar rinse to your hair. Leave it in for a few seconds. Rinse your hair using cold water to seal the hair shaft and create more shine. Because vinegar is acidic, using the rinse daily is not advised. Try it once a week at most. Pay attention to how your hair responds and adjust use accordingly. You don't need to condition hair after the rinse.
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Dry your hair with a towel. If you notice a vinegar scent after you're done rinsing, don't fret. The smell will disappear after your hair dries.
And here is some good info for coconut oil for hair and skin:
http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/coconut-oil-for-hair.html
You can buy it anywhere actually..Target usually has it. I'm sure Walmart. Very common to find. Here is a video on how to do a coconut oil treatment:
Quoting AlliJadesmama:
I'm actually going to get the Pantene pro V shampoo and conditioner today. How do you do a apple cider vinegar rinse? And where do you get coconut oil and how do you use that?
Quoting Chillisarah:
- When you wash your hair do not pile it on top of your head. Start at the scalp and zig-zag down to prevent tangles and needless damage. You do not have to shampoo your ends every wash. It can cause them to become dry, and they do not get oily like your scalp does. Reverse for the conditioner. Your scalp does not need conditioner. It can actually build up over time and clog your hair follicles which causes thinning.
- Consider going SLS free. http://killerstrands.blogspot.co m/20...mpoo-list.html (Good site with info on why that is a good idea)
- Hair masks are your friend! I do them at least once a month, and they help in a lot of ways. You can use almost any oil. Different Oil's have different benefits. Put it in your hair; put a shower cap or Saran wrap over your hair; leave it as long as you can; then wash out. My favorite oil is Jojoba.
- Use a deep conditioner. Aussie's 3 Min Miracle works great and it's cheap. You just use it in the shower about once a week. Takes 3 mins (as the name implies lol). The more moisture you can keep in your hair the healthier and stronger it will be.
- When you get out of the shower try not to put your hair up in a towel. That causes a ton of frizz and damage. If you do, keep the twist loose, and take it out as soon as you can. It's better to gently squeeze the water out instead. I use an old T-Shirt. This will help a lot with frizz and damage.
- Never brush your hair while it's wet, unless you do it with a wide toothed comb. Hair is at it's weakest while wet. Brushing while wet causes major breakage and damage. Finger combing is also a good option. The less you pull at you hair in general, the better.
- Try to use less heat! This one is probably the most important, and the hardest to follow (for me at least...). There are a lot of great no-heat methods to achieve the style of hair you want. I personally LOVE sock buns. If you do use heat, always use a heat protectant and the lowest setting that will work for your hair. That includes blow drying!
- I have a problem with tangles too... my hair is long and fine. I have been using a tiny bit of conditioner while my hair is still wet (I use Giovanni's Root 66 Max Volume), and it's been working great. OR You can use a very small amount of oil (just enough to cover the pals of your hands when you rub them together) while your hair is wet.
Hope some of that helps =)
I use Carol's Daughter MONOI shampoo/conditioner which really helps with breakage, and when it's wet I use Paul Mitchel Super Strong spray or Sally Hershberger keratin spray. Both help a lot. I brush my hair dry before washing, wash gently, dry gently (don;t scruff it all up with a towel) and use a wide mouthed comb gently when it's wet.
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- AlliJadesmama
on Jun. 5, 2012 at 10:41 AM