Mischo Beauty: healthy hair

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Ask Mischo Beauty...

This week's question comes from Kim (The Stylish Life), who asked the following:

"What are the best hair color brands and techniques for women that relax their hair? Can you relax and color during the same salon visit? I want something that lasts, but not a permanent dye job. And definitely something that won't dry my hair out. Thanks."

First and foremost, if your hair is strong enough to withstand two chemical services, then make it a priority to see a stylist who is highly skilled and knowledgeable. Also, because your hair will be chemically processed twice, you should consider using a mild relaxer.

Now, it is possible to relax and color your hair during the same salon visit, but only if you're using a semi-permanent haircolor. If you choose to relax, and must use permanent haircolor, then you should wait two weeks after relaxing before coloring your hair. And if you're doing it yourself, make sure you READ THE MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS!

Permanent haircolor is the longest-lasting haircolor. It only needs to be reapplied once your new growth starts to show at your roots. Semi-permanent haircolor partially penetrates the hair shaft and slowly fades with shampooing. It will usually only last for about 6-8 shampoos. And demi-permanent haircolor, which actually does penetrate the hair shaft, lasts a little longer than semi-permanent haircolor, but it will also eventually fade over time with multiple shampoos.

It's also important to remember that if you choose to relax color-treated hair, you really need to make sure you're following a consistent haircare regimen. Incorporate both deep conditioning and protein treatments. Also, limit thermal styling, which includes the use of curling irons, flat irons and blow dryers.

Lastly, every stylist has a "favorite" haircolor brand and will hopefully use what's appropriate based on their client's haircare needs. I hope this helps! Please stop back by and let us know how you choose to move forward, as well as what works for you. Love your hair.

If you have beauty questions you'd like answered, please send them to mischobeauty@gmail.com.

Ask Mischo Beauty...

I'm starting a new series on the blog where I'm inviting readers to send me their beauty questions. If you follow me on Twitter, then you know that the invitation already exists there (I tweet it daily!) and so naturally it should exist here as well. And so this week's question comes from a follower on Twitter, who says:

"My hair is damaged really bad from all the times I bleached and dyed it. What can I use on it?"

Well I'd first suggest stepping away from the bleach and haircolor. Your hair needs a serious break! A series of deep conditioning protein treatments, along with very special care and attention, should have your hair back to health in no time. In case you didn't know, hair is 91% protein (which is it's foundation) and so protein conditioning treatments will help to rebuild and strengthen the hair's structure. When using a protein treatment, be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions - overuse could result in breakage. A few of my favorite protein treatments include:

- Wella Power Mask
- Aveda Damage Remedy
- MoroccanOil's Restorative Mask
- Joico K-PAK
- Kerastase Voile Nuit or Serum Nuit

Also, be sure to follow the protein treatments with a moisturizing conditioner - your hair will appreciate all the hydration it can get! When your hair is back to health, trade the protein treatments in for moisturizing treatments and establish a healthy haircare regimen. Oh, and I'd suggest staying away from heat styling (flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers, etc.) for as long as you're able. I hope this helps. Please stop back by and let us know how it's going! Love your hair.

If you have beauty questions you'd like answered, please send them to mischobeauty@gmail.com.

Mischo Beauty Pick: Sibu Beauty

As you're all probably aware, because I've said it many times before, beauty starts from within! If you aren't following a healthy diet, it will eventually reveal itself in your hair, skin and nails! Well I was presented with an opportunity to review a regimen of Sibu Beauty products and I'm quite pleased and definitely wanted to share.

The regimen includes the Revitalize & Renew, Cleanse & Detox, Repair & Protect and Cellular Support. Now what makes these products both different and special, is that they are made with the seabuckthorn berry (contains powerful nutrients such as Omega 3, 6 and 9; and Omega-7 which is an essential fatty acid vital to collagen production and healthy skin, hair and nails)- which is the foundation for all Sibu products.

Now I must tell you all that I'm LOVING the Revitalize & Renew liquid supplement, which works internally to support and improve skin tone/texture, hair and nail growth, and energy levels. It tastes AMAZING and it definitely gives me a boost! I've only been taking it now for a few weeks and so far, so good.

I've also been taking the Cellular Support, which is a antioxidant and Omega-7 softgel supplement. It works to repair and rejuvenate damaged cells and I've been taking two softgels daily.

Now because the Repair & Protect doesn't contain a sunscreen, I've been testing it out at night. I have my fair share of sun damage due to many years of not protecting my skin and so I welcomed the opportunity to use this specifically at night, since it's loaded with Omega-7, and because I know that the majority of skin cell repair/renewal occurs while sleeping.

I decided to use the Cleanse & Detox at night, before applying the Repair & Protect, because after a day of long work hours, errands and working out; this would be the perfect detox cleanse my skin needed to both recover and prepare itself for the Repair & Protect. My skin definitely feels thoroughly cleansed after using it, and every couple of days or so I'll use it with my Clarisonic skincare brush for an even deeper cleansing.

All Sibu Beauty products are paraben-free and cruelty-free and contain no dairy, wheat, gluten, sodium, yeast or preservatives. The sea buckthorn used in the products is sourced through fair trade agreements with local harvesters in Tibet.

Beautiful hair needs an expert: Mason Pearson Hairbrush

So today's expert is Ted Gibson, hairstylist to the stars and owner of the Ted Gibson Salon in New York. He recommends handmade Mason Pearson brushes as necessary tools for maintaining healthy hair. They stimulate the scalp and spread the hair's natural oils from roots to ends.

I own the "Detangler" with nylon tufts in white/ivory, which is recommended for very thick hair and as a detangler for wet hair. This was an investment- I know my hair is totally worth it- and I think it's a must in maintaining the health of Nia Long's hair!

Do you own a Mason Pearson brush? If so, do you recommend it?