How do I use these things?! Thoughts?

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Oct 17, 2014

Naomie S.

Okay, I've purchased some hair repairing items and I was wondering what you ladies thought about them and how exactly to use them.
I got the Ion Effective Care Treatment, Coconut Oil, Maine N Tail shampoo and Conditioner. Thank you!

Oct 17, 2014

Kat A.

Nononono to the mane n tail. please return it. it's so bad for your hair. coconut oil is good for hot oil treatments. leave it as long as you'd like, even overnight if you want. then wash in the shower.

Oct 17, 2014

Becky J.

Mane and Tail isn't very good for your hair. It's formulated for horses so isn't PH balanced for human hair causing it to be very drying. Some people have reported that it made their hair grow but this is due to the high wax content in this shampoo weighing hair down creating the appearance of growth.

Coconut oil is meant to be very good for your hair though. Some people use it as an intensive conditioning mask. For this you apply to the hair before showering and let it sink in for 15mins or more before shampooing out.

Also bear in mind that dead/ split ends can't actually be repaired so it's best to get a trim rather than letting them split further up the shaft.

Oct 17, 2014

Naomie S.

The only reason I got mane n tail is because people said it helps hair growth xD Thank you for telling me before I actually used it. Is there any way I can help my hair grow? It doesn't grow at all, really and it's breaking off.

Oct 17, 2014

Becky J.

Hair growth is down to genetics don't go taking supplement pills unless a doctor has said you're deficient in something having too much of certain things can have harmful side effects.

My first bit of advice is to get rid of any damaged or split ends to prevent it from creeping further up the hair shaft.

Then make sure you eat a healthy balanced diet with plenty of exercise. This will help your hair grow at its optimum speed as your body will have everything it needs to function properly.

Then avoid heat (or if you must invest in a good heat protectant), regular hair masks and just looking after it really.

Hope that helps.

Oct 17, 2014

Kat A.

Hair growth is based on genetics, the health of you & your hair. so the only way to promote growth is to keep yourself & your hair in good health.

Do not just go taking pills (including biotin). You can end up with side effects serious enough to put you in the hospital. always ask your doctor first.

Some tips to promote growth:
get trims regularly (split ends will go higher up the longer you wait & then you'll have to cut off more hair)
drink a lot of water
use as little heat as possible
always use a heat protectant, I recommend It's a 10
don't brush your hair while it's wet
do hot oil treatments (I use coconut oil)
use a deep conditioner (I use Aussie 3 minute miracle)
use hair masks (I use loreal oleo therapy, but diy masks are good too)
If you want to diy a mask, some ingredients you can use are; aloe vera, honey, bananas, avocados, mayo, eggs, coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil, almond oil, & avocado oil.
try a leave in conditioner (I use my shea moisture conditioner for dry damaged hair. It can be a conditioner, leave in conditioner, & mask)

keep in mind that there are no miracle products or methods. good luck in growing your hair! :)

Oct 17, 2014

Alyssa S.

Fun fact... Mane and tail is actually for horses...they just sell it in normal every day stores! (I know this because my friend has 14 horses and I help her)