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Products To Try

 

COIF COMPLETE

COIF COMPLETE

One pack of the Style360 from Sensationnel contains a combo of 12” and 14” lengths, a free closure and a free nape piece. Select from seven styles available in nine different colors to fashion your next style profile!


INTENSE REPAIR

INTENSE REPAIR

Hawaiian Silky Argan Oil Hydrating Sleek Intense Repair Mask helps penetrate deep into your strands to help repair and revitalize damaged hair. Try it to help repair mane breakage and split ends while leaving strands soft and sleek.


FABULOUS LACE

FABULOUS LACE

The new FreeTress Equal Invisible Part Pre-Cut Lace Front Wig is curling iron safe (up to 400F) and has been pre-cut for your convenience to help save time and money. There’s no need to cut, glue or tape!


UNIQUE TEXTURE

UNIQUE TEXTURE

Whether your hair is curly, wavy or kinky—enhance its texture with the help of Beautiful Textures Curl Control Defining Pudding. The formula’s intense moisturizers will help shape, define and control strands.


VALUE & BEAUTY

VALUE & BEAUTY

SOL from Outré offers a soft and silky feel with an affordable price. This 100% human hair premium mix is heat-friendly so you can style it any way you please. SOL is available in Yaki and seven different popular curly styles.


BEAUTIFUL BOB

BEAUTIFUL BOB

Take the classic bob and give it a modern spin with the help of the Bobbi Boss Escara wig, shown in the style B160 Adora. The wig’s innovative prism-blend color (featured here in “Coconut Spice”) creates a gorgeous illuminated effect.


GIRLY STYLE

GIRLY STYLE

Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Girls Built-In Protection Plus No-Lye Conditioning Relaxer System helps strengthen young strands while protecting hair during the relaxing process, thanks to olive oil and a blend of natural ingredients.

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  1. Shontevia says:

    What can I do to make my wrap look more healthy & flexible?

  2. Brandy says:

    Thanks for all the wonderful, informative comments. I am writing this all down… for my next shopping trip. I want to discontinue using Color Charm .. It is drying my hair out. do you know what semi-permanent color I can use for my hair… that is not harmful….and puts moisture back.
    -Brandy

    • SBH says:

      Hi Brandy: Try using cellophanes, which are non-permanent hair dyes that have no ammonia and no peroxide (kind of like vegetable dye). A semi-permanent color hair rinse is another great option. But remember to condition, condition, condition! Use color-safe shampoo and conditioner and do a leave-in conditioner or a deep-conditioning treatment every other week to lock in moisture.

  3. jackie says:

    i have thick coarse hair that is damaged with split ends and brittle it will grow pass my shoulder then it will stop and start breaking off…i know i need to stop using relaxers but thats the only thing that helps me do anything with my hair… i just want healthy manageable hair. Is there any product that you can recommened me so i dont have to keep using relaxers?….HELP!!!!!!

    • SBH says:

      Hi Jackie: Check out the November issue of SBH (with Kandi Burruss on the cover!) and read through the article called “Recession-ista Hair Moves.” Celebrity stylist Johnny Wright offers advice to maintain healthy hair (relaxed or Natural) at home.

  4. Keslie says:

    My hair needs lots of moisture. I love Nexxus Therappe Luxurious Moisturizing shampoo and Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Moisturizing Conditioner. I’m transitiong from a relaxer to wearing my hair naturally without cutting it all off, and using the Nexxus products has made my hair soft and healthy during the transitioning process. For flat ironing my hair, I use the CHI silk infusion.

  5. Brandy says:

    I was wondering if oral hair vitamins really help your
    grow and if so what brand do you recommend.

    • SBH says:

      Hi Brandy: While there are hair vitamins designed to strengthen your hair and help it grow, you also have eat healthy, drink plenty of water and stick to a weekly cleansing/moisturizing routine.

  6. latifa says:

    Hello SBH
    I have a question I am a Cosmetology student and i would like to know what products can i use to help my hair grow

    • SBH says:

      Hi Latifa: In order for your hair to grow, you need to start with a strong foundation. Make sure your tresses are in their best shape by visiting the salon for weekly hot oil treatments. In addition, try using hair vitamins that contain folic acid, B6 and other nutrients.

  7. Toni says:

    I have very curly, fine hair that is very prone to FRIZZ. My hair grows very slowly, and seems to break VERY EASY. I need a MAJOR hair overhaul and would like some tips on caring for fragile hair like my own. I personally would love to be able to grow my hair Long, but just seems that I can’t get it there! HYDRATION! It is also very dry and brittle, just a frizzed mess. If I apply any type of heat, it breaks.Not sure what to do with it?!?!?

    • SBH says:

      Hi Toni: The first step to fighting frizz is knowing what causes it. It could be humidity, too much heat styling or even applying too much product. Many women make the mistake of over-saturating their hair with product thinking their hair will get a lot more moisture. Doing this actually weighs the hair down and suffocates the hair cuticles. Our advice? Drink plenty of water and get a deep-conditioning treatment once a month. If you’re battling heat, use humidity-resistant sprays. For more fabulous frizz-fighting tips, check out “The Frizz Factor” story in the Sept./Oct. issue of SBH!

  8. Nieco says:

    i have a dry scout – i mean i wash it and i have a dry scout – what can i use

    • SBH says:

      Hi Nieco: A dry scalp is a sign your hair lacks moisture, and this doesn’t necessarily mean water. In addition to washing your hair, try using a moisturizing, rinse-out conditioner and be sure to rinse the product out very well to avoid leaving a residue on your scalp. Choose light natural styling products that do not contain alcohol so your hair will not dry out.

  9. donna says:

    I couldn’t live without Hummingbird Hair products (www.HummingbirdHair.com) for my damaged breaking hair. I use their Keratin Fix Protein Therapie to repair my damaged hair. (I alternate this treatment with the Intensive Hydration Conditioning Mask whenever I wash my hair.)

    When my hair is damp, I seal in the moisture with their leave in conditioner and use Platinum Shine Botanical Oil for daily styling. It really keeps my hair from breaking out like before. My hair is soft and strong now! Yes!

  10. mercy says:

    hi….i have a big problem with getting balding spots around the front hairline area. What should I use to get rid of the problem and to also keep my hair from breaking? I am currently using the optimum care products but its not doing me any good.

    • MSTBL3 says:

      I’ve used Organic Root Stimulator Temple balm on my girls edges when they have thinned as well as my own during pregnancy. If you aren’t sure what’s causing it (i.e. hairstyle or product, etc.), it may keep happening.

      Hope this helps!

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