“Curly hair is so unique. Everyone has different texture…” – Shai Amiel
SA: Hydration is the key to hair rehab in most cases. I’ve tried many different products, but I found that the Deva products are the easiest and most effective in helping hair regain it’s shine. The DevaCare No Poo has lower pH than most conditioners. Low pH will seal the cuticle layer, eliminating frizz. We want shine from our hair, but not from applying a greasy oil substance. We need to seal the cuticle layer with low pH and extreme moisturizing conditioners. The best and easiest repair is a No Poo cleanse of the scalp and hair. That is the beginning stage of lowering the pH level and reducing freeze. I mix for my clients DevaCare One Condition with DevaCurl Heaven In Hair and let them sit under a heated dryer for a few minutes. It is so simple and so effective.
If they are dealing with extreme breakage from overusing chemicals and heating tools, I recommend they don’t dry their hair, instead letting their curls dry naturally. Direct heat is horrible to the hair.
I also recommend leaving One Conditioner in the hair as a styling aid. Mix it with a little holding gel like the DevaCurl AnGEL.
NC: What is some advice you would give someone who is contemplating going natural?
SA: Our nation is so focused on healthy diet, exercise and a clean environment. We try so hard to look healthy and natural, yet it is accepted to fry our hair with chemicals and heating styling tools. Natural hair left alone will look so much better than if it is forced into a state it doesn’t want to be in. Blow-dried hair is very sensitive; it doesn’t like any moisture in the air. If you want to work out or go out in humid weather, you are very limited. It’s not a good recipe for a carefree lifestyle.
Curly hair is so unique. Everyone has different texture, curl pattern, color and styles making them very unique. Anybody can fry their hair and make it straight, but the straight-haired person will never be able to duplicate that naturally curly look. It’s free, healthy, lasts longer and is much easier to maintain—making every curly head a different look.
