Mischo Beauty: haircare regimen

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Kinky Curly to the Coil Rescue!

Ladies, I think I've found what I've been waiting for - a hair system that does not freeze dry, overslick or weigh down the natural bounce and beauty of my curls, while giving them pretty amazing definition. A seriously rambunctious Woo Hoo! goes out to the folks over at Kinky Curly for that. Remarkably, I hadn't tried their products before now, though I had heard lots about them. After being regaled with tales of overly-crunchy tresses and unfortunate white residue on hair, I made sure to consult the styling tips section of the brand's website before diving into my test drive.

I stuck to the magical triumvirate of Come Clean Shampoo, Knot Today Leave-In Detangler and Conditioner, and Curling Custard. Time after time, the results have left me very, very pleased. Experiment with the ratio of Knot Today and Curling Custard as different proportions yield different results, and that can be a very good (read 'versatile') thing. I found that my hair texture loves more Knot Today and a small amount of the Custard (which is concentrated).

On those days when I have to have my fix of Big Hair, I use the Knot Today, allow it to air dry to slightly damp overnight, and then add a bit more in the morning followed by a scrunch through of a couple healthy dabs of the Curling Custard. Refreshing was easy with a water assist, either with wet hands or the spray bottle.

Fan-tab-u-LOUS!

What do you think of Kinky Curly's products? -Zee

Ask Mischo Beauty...

This week's question comes from my beauty editor-at-large, Zee's sister, who asked the following:

"What is the best regimen and product recommendations to recover from stress induced hair breakage?"

Well, first and foremost, I'd recommend seeing a dermatologist. While I do believe in self-diagnosis, hair loss of any type can be a serious matter. Seeing a doctor might insure that the breakage isn't being caused by any medically treatable factors. So, rule the medical factors out first!

Now stress does play a part in your health and is reflected in the health and ultimately the appearance of your hair, skin and nails. My next suggestion is that you evaluate your lifestyle and determine what you can do to combat the stress. Are you lacking sleep? Dehydrated often? Following an improper diet? Lacking exercise? If so, make changes as soon as possible, and enlist help if needed. And if opportunities to relax present themselves - take advantage of them!

Lastly, evaluate the products you're using for your hair and make sure they're appropriate for your hair type. Your hair is going to need lots of TLC to get it back to it's optimal health. So, if you aren't following a home haircare regimen- start one today! Also, add to that regimen a protein conditioner which is used to strengthen the hair. Protein conditioners should only be used according to the manufacturer's directions because improper use may result in breakage.

I really hope this helps!

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

Mischo Beauty Pick: Terax Life Drops Leave-in Protein Conditioner

My hair has been bouncin' and behavin' since I used the Terax regimen of products (Miele Hydrating Shampoo, Life Drops, Hydrate Botanical and Gloss) I tweeted about this past Sunday evening. My favorite of the products I used was the leave-in protein conditioner, Life Drops. You see, I've been chemical-free since October and I have type 4 hair, so I've been dealing with breakage, shedding and dryness. So, this leave-in treatment really was instant TLC and my hair responded immediately. Yes I love it, and yes, I recommend it!

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

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.

Mischo Beauty Loves Moroccanoil

So I recently learned that Moroccanoil's Hydrating Styling Cream received Beauty Logic's stamp of approval, and I trust her reviews, so I had to give this product a try! Now there's been buzz about this collection of products since this summer and everybody, and I mean everybody seems to love them. Now the collection's key ingredient is moroccan oil (also called argan oil, which I discussed here), which is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E (antioxidant), and because of this the collection is supposed to work wonders for your hair.

I tested a complete regimen (in general, I prefer to use products specifically formulated to work with one another- just my personal preference) of the following:

- Moisture Repair Shampoo
- Moisture Repair Conditioner
- Restorative Hair Mask
- Oil Treatment
- Hydrating Styling Cream

And yes, I used the regimen in the order listed above- applying both the Oil Treatment and Hydrating Styling Cream to my hair while wet. Now my hair is now 4 months post-texturizer (so my roots are natural and very thick) and my hair type is 4. I had very high expectations before using this regimen and yes, I'm impressed! My hair was easy to detangle, soft and my hair was smooth after blow drying. Everything I both heard and read was true!

So have you tried any of the above products? Love them?

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.