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BEAUTY/HYGIENE MASTERPOST🙌🏾✨

i'm done with my testing thank the lawd so i thought i'd compile a list of useful stuff and personal advice regarding personal hygiene or whatever :))

hair:💁🏾

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when showering, try to keep shampoo away from your ends. they dry out much more quickly, and shampoo strips away any natural oils or moisture in your ends, meaning your hair will look frizzy even after conditioner. the hair closer to your scalp is the only part that needs to be cleaned anyway. blake lively, the goddess of hair herself, swears by this.

don't condition your hair near your scalp!! this will inevitably create product/oil buildup and will make your hair greasy and flat. only use it on your ends (for longer hair, start at the nape of ur neck and work toward the ends). also, let your conditioner sit for a minute or two after applying. i usually shave or wash my face while it sits so i make sure it has time to work its magic.

instead of wrapping wet hair in a towel twist, try the old t-shirt twist! t-shirts are much gentler and less abrasive against delicate wet hair, which, you guessed it, reduces frizz.

when brushing wet hair, start at the ends and work your way up. if you have to put in product before you brush it, like me, use a different brush at the scalp to reduce any product buildup/greasiness/flatness.

don't go to bed with your hair wet. not only can you develop mold/bacteria in your hair if it stays wet too long (GROSS), wet hair is a lot more prone to breakage (meaning the more you toss and turn, the frizzier your hair will be). the main reason i advise against it is because it makes your scalp itch like crazy and can make your roots look oily the next day.

brush your hair out at the end of the day to distribute the natural oils in your scalp-this is good for creating shine, decreasing oiliness in second- or third-day roots, and growing out your hair.

please use heat protectants before drying/heat styling your hair!!

evenly distribute any products you put in by brushing them through.

if you have dandruff, get some selsun blue, head&shoulders, or neutrogena T-gel shampoo. they will save your life and your scalp.

don't use scalding hot water when showering, ESPECIALLY if you have colored hair. not only does it basically strip color from your hair, it's bad for your hair texture and health. try to use warm to cool water (the colder the water, the shinier your hair!! it helps seal the hair shaft).

if your hair lacks body, especially near the scalp, it could be the result of product buildup. try using a clarifying shampoo once every week or two depending on your hair's thickness.

if your hair is still flat, try changing your part! it instantly changes your look and can immediately add volume.

try to get your hair trimmed every 6 months, at the least.

sea salt spray creates instant body and texture on most hair types. it is especially great if you have wavy to curly hair or short hair. one of my favorites is organix moroccan oil sea salt spray- you can find it at drugstores for a great price and it works beautifully, plus the moroccan oil adds shine and softness. another good and even cheaper one is nym sea salt spray (also available at most drugstores).

coconut oil is a godsend. use it as a hair mask, an after-shower detangler, a product in place of smoothing creme, or put a tiny bit on your fingers to smooth flyaways. you can basically use it for whatever u want. just make sure it's organic or else you're not helping your hair much lol