EXERCISE and PROCESSED HAIR!

Processed hair refers to persons who chemically relax (straighten) or texturize their hair. Black women with tighter curls may chemically treat their hair for a straighter look and these are permanent effects on the hair shaft. And If there is one thing chemically processed afro-textured hair cannot stand, it is exercise!

The OXX Salon enables the ability to advise with confidence. So many times, a client with processed hair will start coming to our salon to begin her hair journey...hair starts looking fabulous so she can finally "tick" one intent off her bucket list. Unfortunately, if the next "to do" on the list is to get in shape, it is downhill from there. No joke! Afro-textured processed hair does NOT like exercise at all. Now, we are not saying you cannot have great looking processed hair with an exercise routine, but you will have to be very diligent with your hair regimen.

Let us not forget that sweat is salty, which means it is alkaline. Hair is acidic, so right then and there, we see an imbalance. OXX Heads with afro-textured hair already know we insist on less manipulation as this hair type breaks easily. Perspiration will increase the breakage as it literally makes the hair more dry. One way to counter this is to apply more of our "OXX Hair Butter and Serum" combination. Yes, it will be a heavier look but that is okay as we then recommend a LOOSE bun with some hair pins. You should apply those moisturizers every day, preferably before and after exercise and be gentle while applying. No brushing ever and in the week, only use the wide tooth comb to lift the roots. Do not comb through the hair...use your fingers instead. Do not use clips that clamp on the hair as this will put pressure on the strands.

Our website www.oxxsystem.com has Tips, videos and Standards to abide by. You may click on information 24/7 to help keep you on track.

Until Next Week,

The OXX Family

The Wonders of Baking Soda!

This Blog will be short and sweet. Just another Tip for anyone "feeling" the need to remove build-up on their hair.

Ladies, you do not need to purchase shampoos that so-called "strip" the hair. All you have to do is use your regular shampoo - not sulfate-free - and combine with baking soda. The amount of baking soda used depends on how heavy the product build-up is.

Most persons shampoo twice. The first shampoo may be combined with equal amounts of shampoo and baking soda. You may then use twice as much shampoo as the baking soda for the second round (less baking soda). Make sure you pay attention to the "feel" of your strands as you do not want to make it too dry either.

And it is as simple as that. Right there in your kitchen, plus less costly!

Until Next Week,

The OXX Family

New Product...Pimple...Bye!

There are a lot of hair and nails products on the market, both oral and topical. No matter what they claim, it is important to not just take the manufacturer's word for it, you need to pay attention.

One of our weekly OXX Salon clients with beautiful skin, showed up the other day with patches of pimples on her face. It was rather alarming and she was quite stressed about it. Knowing that every reaction is linked to a cause, I respectfully asked relevant questions to see if both of us could "knock heads" and find the answer to her frustrations. Let's face it...not every issue needs a medical professional, so why not give it a try. Apparently the only new addition to her regimen was a bottle of "Women's hair and nails" one a day tablets. Hmmm...that was a start.

Now, I have tried taking one of those type brands before and sometimes it is not the product that wreaks havoc but how it is taken. I cannot say enough, there is a reason for "Directions". Many times, persons disregard whether to take on an empty stomach or with food and that can be quite harsh on the stomach. Some things just need that buffered effect. The client was following instructions so that was not the problem. I recommended she discontinue usage immediately, which she did.

Within a week there were no new breakouts, and after two weeks she started looking more like herself. As simple as that! We have to remember a lot of these tablets have fillers and other ingredients that some persons bodies can either not assimilate, or is allergic to. Of course, her situation turned out to be a no-brainer, but it is not always that easy. Regardless, always remember to start with the process of elimination, with the newest addition to your lifestyle being the first to take away.

Until Next Week,

The OXX Family