Growing Hair

As stylists the number one question we get asked is "how can I get my hair to grow faster?". There are quite a few factors that tie in to how fast your hair grows (some just being plain old genetics) but here are a few tips to help you along the way!

1} Brushing. Brushing your scalp stimulates it, which is great. It also spreads the natural oils from your scalp to the rest of your hair which will nourish your hair naturally. There is a fine line of brushing your hair too much so make sure you are just brushing your roots, brushing your ends can lead to breakage. We recommend using a boar bristle brush or one with natural bristles.
2} Treatments. Keeping the hair you already have nourished and healthy is extremely important when you want to grow your hair out. Deep conditioning masques and treatments help prevent breakage and keep your hair strong and healthy. Hair that's been colored or chemically treated usually calls for a protein treatment like Bumble and bumble's Mending Masque, it strengthens your hair and builds a "shell" around it. Hair that is dry and dull or has been blow dried and flat ironed a lot is usually thirsty for moisture, the Quenching Masque would be the perfect solution. Sometimes you may even need a little bit of both. Keep in mind that all hair masques are not created equal so we recommend talking to your stylist about which treatment is best for you.
3} Vitamins. We are big believers in taking a multi-vitamin along with a fish oil supplement. Our favorite is Nuskin's Lifepak Nano because it contains both a multivitamin and fish oil, are the most pure and have given us the best results. We notice that what you put into your body shows in your hair, skin and nails so taking vitamins will also make your hair feel and look healthier. The key is to take them consistantly.
4} Stimulate. Like with brushing your hair, stimulating your scalp is beneficial. By massaging the scalp, the blood circulates more and brings much needed nutrients to the hair follicles where the hair grows. You can use your fingers or use a scalp massager thing like in the picture above.

the natural way to get beautiful, long, and healthy hair

 

Now as some people may think that they need to get expensive hair treatments in order to revitalize their hair again or spend loads of money on split end menders or conditioning creams, the truth is you really don't. Most of these products are made of chemicals that are really harsh on the hair. For starters, popular everyday conditioners and shampoos have sulfates in them, which form the lather and act like detergents (yes.. the laundry kind) and strip the hair of all of its essential oils and leaves the hair super dry and unhealthy. Now I'm not saying you should throw away all your shampoos and conditioners and go out to whole foods and buy organic stuff, because that really isn't the key to getting healthy hair. To be honest, a lot of these health stores may sell products that claim to be "organic" and "safe", but you really have to be careful that you're not being scammed into buying the same chemical infused products. To be sure, always read the ingredients labels (if they're two paragraphs long...it's probably not a good idea). If you do find a sulfate free shampoo or conditioner, read reviews beforehand too! A lot of times, people with really oily hair find it difficult to get a good clean with sulfate free shampoos, so I would definitely look into finding one that's right for your hair type!

 

Healthy Hair Tips:

1) When washing your hair, try not to use water that's hot, it tends to be very drying on the hair and skin as well!

2) To get a nice deep condition leave the conditioner on for a few minutes while you shave or exfoliate. This way the product really absorbs and your hair is softer/silkier.

3) For a boost in hair color and shine- take a cup of coffee and soak your hair in it. Allow it to soak in for 15-20 minutes before rinsing out.

4) If your hair is really dry, make a hair mask with half of an avocado and a tablespoon of olive oil. (you may want to keep this mask on for 30 minutes or more for awesome results, then rinse very well)

5) To grow longer and healthier hair, get regular trims for dead ends and massage your scalp in the shower to promote circulation and cellular production.

6) If you want to make your hair stop getting oily, stop washing your hair every single day. Washing your hair everyday with harsh products strips your hair of its natural oils and makes your hair produce more oil than normally. Start washing your hair every other day or two days (as gross as it may sound) so your hair slowly gets used to it and starts to get less oily. Using a lot of hair products may also contribute to oily-ness. (shower caps are your friends!)

7) To save a fresh blowout, use a dry shampoo (if brunette) or some baby powder (if blonde) to dry oily spots. Bowouts unfortunately tend to get ruined fast because of all the hair spray used, but if you want to save them, try asking for no hair spray or very minimal.

8) Don't back-comb or tease on a regular basis- that can damage the hair!

9) When blow drying, curling, or straightening, please please please use a heat protectant spray or guard! I use the Tresseme Heat Spray and it's awesome.

10) To stop an itchy scalp, which commonly exists b/c of a buildup of products, massage a little bit of olive oil or apple cider vinegar in the scalp. These two remedies are said to work wonders.

I hope some of these tips helped any of you guys out! If anyone has any other hair/skin/anything questions or suggestions, please feel free to email me or leave a comment below! I think I'm going to be doing a skincare post soon and I'm going to dedicate a few posts to certain items that you normally find in the kitchen that are beauty miracle workers!

love you guys! good luck!

xx

Racoon Hair Extensions

At Salon K we specialize in Racoon Hair Extensions. Racoon has two different methods, Micro-Wefts and Bonded. They are Euro Hair which is the finest quality human hair. Extensions are great for lengthening and/or thickening your hair. They are also great for Frontals, hair tends to break off around the face making the front shorter and back longer, you can add some extensions around the front making your hair feel longer and thicker.

Our stylists take a 2 day training course to learn the Bonded Method ensuring they are confident and can deliver a first class extension service. It is a specially formulated bonding agent (made from a mixture of completely harmless natural and synthetic compounds, including orange peel and pine kernal extracts) is added to the extension hair and then molded to the natural hair using a silicone rubber pad. The great thing about creating our own bonds is the hair colors can be completely customized to your hair. A full head of extensions usually takes 3-4 hours and lasts 3-4 months. You can then come in and rotate the hair extensions using the same hair.

The Micro Weft method is more temporary then the Bonded Method. A full head typically takes around 1 hour and lasts 3-4 weeks. The Micro Wefts are about 1 inch wide and are super thin. They use a patented "sticky tape" (for lack of a better word) to attach on the top and bottom of small sections. This method is great if you are new to extensions, for special occasions (dances, weddings, etc) or if you don't want to spend a lot of money in the short run. You can reuse the hair as well.

Because extension hair requires different care than natural hair, Racoon developed the Xtend Range to properly care for and mantain hair extensions. They are also excellent for natural hair. Their line includes a Shampoo, Conditioner, Deep Conditioning Mask, Everyday Leave-In Spray, Thermal Defense and a Serum.

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(save our strands)

Here's a lifesaver for the lengthy: masques can restore the moisture, softness and shine that longer hair can lack. Here, three nurturing specialists come to the rescue:

deeep: a protein treat to nourish the sun-damaged or seriously parched - heat helps it penetrate, so smooth it in at the beach

creme de coco masque: a trio of butters bestows glossy on the very dry (a must for island-hoppers or voyagers-at-heart). Wrap in a towel and sit in the sun for a tropical treat.

curl conscious nourishing masque: keep it in your beach bag to keep curls feeling fabulous (and weightless) all season long, wherever the summer takes you.

super foods

If your gaur is hungry for some TLC, feed it with these yummy recipes, then go for seconds!

Eliminate Frizz: Fruit Smoothie
Potassium-rich bananas and cantaloupes help soften rough strands, while a few drops of olive oil keep hair smooth.
1) mix 1 banana, 1/2 cantaloupe (without rind), 2 tbsp. yogurt, and 1 tbsp. olive oil in a blender.
2) Apply mixture to damp unwashed hair and comb through from roots to tip.
3) Allow it to sink in for 15-20 minutes ans rinse afterwards. Shampoo and condition your hair, and style as usual.

Fix Split Ends: Avocado Mask
To strengthen brittle ends and repair damage, let moisturizing avocado and soothing honey go to work!
1) Combine 1 can of coconut milk (it gives hair tones of shine), 1 mashed avocado, and 1/2 cup of honey in a bowl.
2) Slather the mixture on dry hair, focusing on split damaged ends. Top with a plastic shower cap.
3) Blast your hair with heat from your blowdryer for five minutes, then allow the mask to soak in for an additional 30 minutes.
4) Rinse well but dont shampoo. Style as usual.

Boost Your Color: Coffee Rinse
Coffee intensifies darker shades to make hair really shine! Soak your hair in this rich, dimensional color.
1) Brew any type of plain nonflavored coffee and let it cool.
2) Pour enough coffee over dry hair until hair is completely soaked then comb through.
3) Cover your head with a plastic shower cap and let the rinse for 20-30 minutes.
4) Rinse well, then shampoo. Give your hair a final rinse with cold water to maximize shine.

Hope these tips work girls...AND GUYS! (i dont know why my pictures aren't working).....xoxo, Shaina

Marlon Teixeira

Brazillian model.perfection.