Friday, December 16, 2016

Detox phase update




Well I am 3 months in a detox regiment and the end is still not visible. Mrs. Srankevich asked me to re-order the products I have been using last months so it will be about an year on detoxing. Not that I mind this. I love the products and the  way my hair feels and looks.
For first time in years my hair feels really clean. It is very difficult to describe this feeling in words, as everybody thinks their hair  is clean after washing. But there is a difference in this feeling for me now. My hair is kind of grateful to me I finally started to do the proper things for it. It looks and feels healthy and soft. Hair loss has stopped completely ( 5-6 strands a day). Nothing to complain about.
My grey hair taught me a lesson. After the first shock of seeing it lessening in intensity I saw the reverse – the grey hair took intensive colouring again. It happened after I spend a few days being too emotional about  certain things. What a lesson my hair taught me!
I have dyed my hair last week  and expect to do it  again in 2 months and the hair dye stays longer on my hair. Only then I can  measure the progress with the grey hair developments. The dye did not irritated my scalp and my hairdresser saw  how shiny my hair has become. ( she ordered my detox shampoo for herself- fall in love with it when washing my hair).

But the real difference in how my hair  feels and looks came with the introduction of the “structuration of the hair ” exercises I learned  at the first 3 day intensive workshop with Mrs. Stankevich. After the webinar I purchased the course in structuration and started to apply all the knowledge gained from these sources. I do not understand much of the theory behind it and I am not interested in it.  As I usually do-I test the  methods and see the results. The work with these so called exercises – there is not a better word to describe what I am doing-  have made my hair be less fluffy, being more in form and being more structured. When my hairdresser started to  trim my air I could feel the scissors and their work. Most surprisingly I could feel how my “etheric ends” felt when my hairdresser was at work. Very increased sensitivity with regard to hair. I also feel very pleasantly when doing my exercises. As Mr. Stankevich once said- all that is good for the body is also pleasant.
After the webinar there was feedback from other participant. Most of them reported hair loss stop after applying one of the exercises  only- kind of Reiki touching  your head at a particular  spot with particular parts of your fingers. I myself have registered  total hair loss stop. Before that the hair loss was at a minimum level and now I observed it disappeared.

So far this is the progress I am making. The more I apply what I know the better it goes.

Happy hair!


Friday, December 2, 2016

Yogi and Hair

India is a country where Hair is  certainly not seen as only a decoration  on our head. Next tho the Sikhs the Yogis has something to say about Hair  we better pay attention to.

( Bold is mine, the story about men and beard was really a discovery for me:))

Yogic Hair

(http://thekbh.org/hair.htm#facts)

Human hair regulates the flow of Solar energy into the system. To let Solar energy flow unhindered into our system, it is necessary to grow hair to its full length and take good care of it. Then, the amount of energy that flows down from the Sahasra chakra (thousand petaled seventh chakra in the brain) increases tremendously. Kundalini is activated by the radiant force in the Anahata chakra (solar-plexus) and moves upward in response to the Solar energy comin down. This balances the body center and maintains total equillibrium. If hair is kept unkempt, let loose, down or uncovered, it becomes electrically imbalanced and the natural process of raisin Kundalini gets impeded. Actually, the word hair is so important that the word Kundalini dereives its name from 'Kundala' meanin a coil of hair, also referrin to the three and half coiled serpent power. Hair is best kept uncut and at the top of the head in the form of a Rishi knot over the 'Brahmarandhra' or the solar center. This concentrates solar energy into the pineal gland and encourages the awakenin and risin of Kundalini shakthi that is necessary for liberation.

Hair is an extension of the nervous system, it can be correctly seen as exteriorized nerves, a type of highly evolved ’feeler’ or ’antennae’ that transmits vast amounts of important information to the brainstem, the limbic system, and the neo-cortex. Not only does hair in people, includin facial hair in men, provide an information highway reachin the brain, hair also emits energy, the electromagnetic energy emitted by the brain into the outer environment. This has been seen in Kirlian photography when a person is photographed with long hair and then re-photographed after hair is cut. When hair is cut, receivin and sendin transmissions to and from the environment and cosmos are greatly hampered. This results in numbin-out. The intuitive ability of the person gets greatly diminished. The natural ability of the human system to receive divine vibrations and insights from the cosmos suffer further to cuttin hair on the head, beard or any other part of the body. Cuttin of hair is a contributin factor to unawareness of environmental distress in local ecosystems. It is also a contributin factor to insensitivity in relationships of all kinds. It contributes to sexual frustration.

Accordin to Ayurveda the ancient Hindu medical science, allowin the beard to grow prevents a person from contractin diseases of the throat and of the gums and the respiratory system. While the structure of hair is such that it can trap bacteria, it does not provide any congenial or favourable conditions for their growth and multiplication. On the other hand, shaven skin is one of the best substrata for their survival and multiplication. Shavin, which has to be repeated at least once everyday, invariably results in cuts, some of which are microscopic - and that is all the malignant bacteria and dreaded viruses need to swarm to the interior of our bodies. Just like skin, hair helps to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight. It also helps to supply the Pituitary gland (located in the head) with phosphorous. Phosphorous is an element which is absorbed durin meditation by the Pituitary gland. The hair on our body regulates body temperature and our eye lashes, nostril hairs and ear hairs help to keep out fine dust particles. The research carried out with this end in view has highlighted the fact that hair serves as a factory providin Vitamin D for the body. Vitamin D protects a person against many fatal diseases like tuberculosis and is an essential element for the well bein and health of bones, teeth and the nervous system.

Hair enhances the ability of a human bein to experience God. This can be explained by understandin the workins of electromagnets. An electromagnet consists of an iron rod with a coil of wire wrapped around it. The strength of an electromagnet can be increased by increasin the number of coils. Now in a human bein, there are nine visible inlets/outlets (2 nostrils, 2 ear holes, 1 mouth, 2 eyes, 2 below the waistline). And the 10th inlet is located in the head and is invisible. It is called the 'Brahmarandhra' (endin of the Susuhumna naadi) in the crown. This is where we experience the reality of God in Nirbija Samadhi. This can be considered to be the iron rod. Hairs are like coils of wire which amplify spiritual energy in the 10th inlet. A greater quantity of head hair will lead to more coils in the knot and therefore a higher concentration of spiritual energy. Of course, it is possible to experience God without any head hair like Buddhists. However anythin that helps us to experience God more easily should be welcomed. Hair is essentially a spiritual technology that makes it easier to connect with God and maintain Brahmacharya by helpin effective transmutation. 

Significant research has also revealed that longer the hair, more the production of Vitamin D through the interaction of Sun's heat on hair. All this shows that keepin hair is very important for one's physical as well as mental well-bein. It has also been proved on the basis of experiments that the hair tied in the form of a knot on the top of the head is capable of attractin the maximum heat energy of Sun just as a television antenna has the capacity to hold photo waves from the atmosphere. (Accordin to Tessitas, the ancient Germans also used to tie their long hair into a knot on the top of their heads). This solar energy which is absorbed by the antennae like coils of hair then stimulates the Pineal gland within the brain and helps in the complete and natural awakenin of Kundalini Shakthi by percolatin into the lower chakras from the Sahasrara chakra. If we take into account the cumulative loss suffered generations after generations further to cuttin of bodily hair, it seems certain that trimmin of hair is certainly an impediment in the way of realizin the complete scope of the human intellect and connectin to God.

In the religious literature of the world there is much evidence which suggests that God has created humans with great interest. The Jewish and Christian churches also contain evidence to this effect that God created man in his own image and put his own particle as soul within him. On the basis of all this, it can be easily presumed that God did not add anythin, includin hair, to human body without a definite purpose. Thus, trimmin or cuttin hair amounts to not only declinin the gift given by God but also disfigurin the shape given to man by the Parabrahman (Almighty). This blunder of cuttin and disownin hair has not been made by man since the times of Adam, but the same is in practice only since the last century or so.

Demerits of cuttin bodily hair

If hairs are not trimmed or cut, their length &growth stops automatically after reachin a certain length. In such a situation, hardly 0.5% of the protein that we take in with our daily diet is spent on their upkeep. On the other hand, cut or trimmed hair consumes much more protein because this has to be spent on the regrowth. Hair is mostly made of protein and the growth of hair draws much protein from the human system. Had hair stopped re-growin after havin been trimmed once, there would have been no extra expense of protein. However, keepin in view the multidimensional usefulness and requirement of hair on the human body, God has created within the human body an interestin mechanism to help continuous growth of hair. This mechanism continues bein operational till one breaths one's last. Thus, this mechanism goes on spendin more protein on the re-growth of hair after a person shaves or trims them. Nature does this so as to not deny a person the varied benefits of hair. It seems modern man is busy in shavin off hair under a sort of false/atheistic culture whereas God is ever involved in their growth. God is serious that we should have hair, for he makes it regrow every day in spite of us shavin, while man is careless and oblivious to its necessity.

After comprehensive research, scientists have reached the conclusion that hairs stop growin after havin achieved the level of optimum growth. They remain alive for two to six years. They play an active role durin this period and then gettin weak, fall off as we comb them. This is called the death of hair. There is no use keepin dead hair. However, keepin in view the utmost importance of hair for the human bein, nature is ever ready to replenish these dead hair by sproutin new ones in their place. The importance of hair can also be gauged from the fact that the operation of replacin dead hair with new ones starts immediately and forcefully so that body does not suffer because of their lack. This shows that new and healthy hair on the head and beard of a man is of paramount importance to life. That is why God has created such a wonderful mechanism as a result of which a person continues to be bestowed with healthy hair for long years of his/her life. The fact that hair grows rapidly even after regular trimmin and cuttin implies that God does not approve of the human action of shavin or trimmin hair. The very act goes against nature and goin against nature has severe repercussions.

"Hair is the pranic antenna. It is energy, pure protein. Our hair fashions might be just a trend, but if we investigate, we may find that we have been deprivin ourselves of one of the most valuable sources of energy for human vitality and spiritual growth”-- Yogi Bhajan*

"Each part of the body includin hair has a highly sensitive work to perform for the survival and well bein of the body as a whole. The body has a reason for every part of itself." -- C. Young
"God has given you one face, and you make yourselves another."
-- Shakespeare

For this reason, ancient Yogis and Rishis never cut hair but let it grow to its natural length. This helped them achieve multi-fold benefits. In all ancient cultures of the world, cuttin of hair is frowned upon. The trend of cuttin bodily hair took momentum only nearin the end of the 19th century. From the Yogic point of view it is well known from the scriptures that the natural growth of a beard and mustache helps cover the 'Chandra Dwara' (lunar center) of a man located in his chin. This center in the tip of his lower jaw is the spot through which people and especially wimmin connect with the man. In the presence of a beard, this spot is fully covered and this regulates the Pranic energy one gives out while interactin with others or when others see him. Only the required amount of energy is given out in the presence of the beard.

In the absence of a beard, a man with a "clean shaven" jawline is unprotected and ungoverned in terms of his Prana (vital energy). His lunar center is fully exposed. This results in the loss of much Ojas, Tejas and Prana when he interacts with people, especially with wimmin. Interaction here doesn't merely refer to talk but also sight. A man without a beard, with a clean shaven jawline becomes vulnerable and susceptible to the feminine energy given out by a woman. This then draws his masculine energy from the lunar center and he becomes defenseless in protectin himself from bein dominated and subjugated by her feminine charms which are an effect of Maya (illusion). He has a high chance of bein mesmerized and stupefied by her female energy. It has been observed that Yogis with a full grown beard and hair have a much lesser chance of losin their calmness, poise and steadiness on the appearance of a woman in the emotional sense. Thus it becomes a worthy tool towards the practice of Brahmacharya by actin as a shield that prevents the loss of Ojas, Tejas and Prana. A woman with sexual intentions cannot easily draw Ojas from the man with a beard.
To begin with, those who shave can stop the activity and grow a small stubble which can then gradually be let to grow as one comes to terms with the concept.
ॐ तत् सत्
(That Supreme bein is the absolute truth)

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

The Chronic Inflammation Epidemic and your Hair


During one of her closed webinars Mrs. Stankevich spent a great amount of time on the subject of chronic inflammation.  She shared with us the knowledge gained at an international medical conference. Although not entirely new to me- I was aware of the link between cancer and inflammation - the chromatin shared did scare me.   Mainly because this condition is a like cancer - a silent killer which manifests itself when it is too late to prevent and you have to undergo intensive treatments and healing( whatever your choices are) to bring your body back to balance.And what scared me the most is that we ALL suffer from his condition, most of the time unknowingly. We all think it can't be me and yet it can be me , as I have discovered with my cancer . So I took notice and ordered my Omega 3 and Vit. C supplies from  the best available to me quality. And  kept on going with Belvaspata practicies to keep my nervous system in healthy state.  And when it comes to the nervous system- the exercises for the structuring of the hair come in very handy her. Not only did they start to bring difference to my hair condition, but are very pleasant to do and are beneficial for the mental health as well.They work with brain after all.

So what has the chronic inflammation to do with our Hair? A lot. Our Hair is not a separate lifeless organ put on our head for decoration.The Hair  is an organic and vital part of our interconnected body-mind system and is affected by the condition of our overall health. As Mrs. Stankveich stated it many times- Our Hair is a mirror of our health. everything that affects our overall health will affect the Hair as well. The chronic inflammation is believed to be one of the main causes for the autoimmune diseases so widely spread in our developed societies. And this will translate into your hair condition as well.

I have done some research to help me understand the epidemic and came across an interesting article on it . The link to the full article is:




http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/blogs/supplement-perspectives/2016/02/the-inflammation-epidemic-no-end-in-sight-part-1.aspx#

Take care,
Irina

Monday, November 28, 2016

The Truth About Hair and Why Indians Would Keep Their Hair Long



This information about hair has been hidden from the public since the Viet Nam War . 

Our culture leads people to believe that hair style is a matter of personal preference, that hair style is a matter of fashion and/or convenience, and that how people wear their hair is simply a cosmetic issue. Back in the Vietnam war however, an entirely different picture emerged, one that has been carefully covered up and hidden from public view. 

In the early nineties, Sally [name changed to protect privacy] was married to a licensed psychologist who worked at a VA Medical hospital. He worked with combat veterans with PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder. Most of them had served in Vietnam. 

Sally said, "I remember clearly an evening when my husband came back to our apartment on Doctor's Circle carrying a thick official looking folder in his hands. Inside were hundreds of pages of certain studies commissioned by the government. He was in shock from the contents. What he read in those documents completely changed his life. From that moment on my conservative middle of the road husband grew his hair and beard and never cut them again. What is more, the VA Medical center let him do it, and other very conservative men in the staff followed his example. 

As I read the documents, I learned why. It seems that during the Vietnam War special forces in the war department had sent undercover experts to comb American Indian Reservations looking for talented scouts, for tough young men trained to move stealthily through rough terrain. They were especially looking for men with outstanding, almost supernatural, tracking abilities. Before being approached, these carefully selected men were extensively documented as experts in tracking and survival. 

With the usual enticements, the well proven smooth phrases used to enroll new recruits, some of these Indian trackers were then enlisted. Once enlisted, an amazing thing happened. Whatever talents and skills they had possessed on the reservation seemed to mysteriously disappear, as recruit after recruit failed to perform as expected in the field. 

Serious causalities and failures of performance led the government to contract expensive testing of these recruits, and this is what was found. 

When questioned about their failure to perform as expected, the older recruits replied consistently that when they received their required military haircuts, they could no longer 'sense' the enemy, they could no longer access a 'sixth sense', their 'intuition' no longer was reliable, they couldn't 'read' subtle signs as well or access subtle extrasensory information. 

So the testing institute recruited more Indian trackers, let them keep their long hair, and tested them in multiple areas. Then they would pair two men together who had received the same scores on all the tests. They would let one man in the pair keep his hair long, and gave the other man a military haircut. Then the two men retook the tests. 

Time after time the man with long hair kept making high scores. Time after time, the man with the short hair failed the tests in which he had previously scored high scores. 

Here is a Typical Test: 

The recruit is sleeping out in the woods. An armed 'enemy' approaches the sleeping man. The long haired man is awakened out of his sleep by a strong sense of danger and gets away long before the enemy is close, long before any sounds from the approaching enemy are audible. 

In another version of this test the long haired man senses an approach and somehow intuits that the enemy will perform a physical attack. He follows his 'sixth sense' and stays still, pretending to be sleeping, but quickly grabs the attacker and 'kills' him as the attacker reaches down to strangle him. 

This same man, after having passed these and other tests, then received a military haircut and consistently failed these tests, and many other tests that he had previously passed. 

So the document recommended that all Indian trackers be exempt from military haircuts. In fact, it required that trackers keep their hair long." 

Comment: 

The mammalian body has evolved over millions of years. Survival skills of human and animal at times seem almost supernatural. Science is constantly coming up with more discoveries about the amazing abilities of man and animal to survive. Each part of the body has highly sensitive work to perform for the survival and well being of the body as a whole.The body has a reason for every part of itself. 

Hair is an extension of the nervous system, it can be correctly seen as exteriorized nerves, a type of highly evolved 'feelers' or 'antennae' that transmit vast amounts of important information to the brain stem, the limbic system, and the neocortex

Not only does hair in people, including facial hair in men, provide an information highway reaching the brain, hair also emits energy, the electromagnetic energy emitted by the brain into the outer environment. This has been seen in Kirlian photography when a person is photographed with long hair and then rephotographed after the hair is cut. 

When hair is cut, receiving and sending transmissions to and from the environment are greatly hampered. This results in numbing-out . 

Cutting of hair is a contributing factor to unawareness of environmental distress in local ecosystems. It is also a contributing factor to insensitivity in relationships of all kinds. It contributes to sexual frustration. 

Conclusion: 

In searching for solutions for the distress in our world, it may be time for us to consider that many of our most basic assumptions about reality are in error. It may be that a major part of the solution is looking at us in the face each morning when we see ourselves in the mirror. 

The story of Sampson and Delilah in the Bible has a lot of encoded truth to tell us. When Delilah cut Sampson's hair, the once undefeatable Sampson was defeated. 

Reported by C. Young

The disappearance of my grey hair

One of the most remarkable results of my detox phase in my hair  restauration  process is the diminishing of the grey hair .   I have heard that this effect is to be expected when following Mrs. Stankevich’s exercises yet I expected it to come at a far later stage to me. Hence my surprise when I discovered this effect so soon.
On the photos below( mad with my cell phone outside my house without selfie)  I have tried to show the remaining grey hair as well as the starting process of disappearance or the greyness.  The photos are made 1 month  after my last hair dye and 1,5 month on a detox programme.  Before this I would usually start to see grey hair in 3 weeks after dying my hair and the width and intensity would be much bigger than now. I would normally need to dye my hair every 3 to 4 weeks if I did not want to walk around with grey patches in my hair. I was very surprise this time that I did not need to dye my hair even after a month following the last one. My hair looked  pretty acceptable and the grayness in it was not that visible to dye it.  It also means the hair  dye stays longer  saving me money and time on this.




Before I go further here is the verdict of the science on the reasons to have grey  and wite hair ( the link is at the end)

Research to date has confirmed that (1) hair pigmentation is under genetic control, (2) to date, there is no known way to change hair color at the genetic level, and (3) inactivation of hair follicle melanocytes is likely to give most of us gray and white hair as we age.

Let see if I will prove this wrong.
Text Box: In the front line the grey hair is  far less intensive than it used to be. It looks like I am starting with greying. Used to  be as intensive grey as at the temples.

Mrs. Stankevich has stated many times that this effect is only possible when you create a beneficial environment for your hair and a balance in your body.  So it is a good sign altogether signalling the overall health is improving as well. 

The result so far:

On the front line my hair is far less intensive gray. It looks like I am just starting to having  gray hair. used to be very intensive in color and a very wide band .







On the left temple my gray hair diminished in color intensity. The gray area is less broad  then before.



The most visible and intensive in color  gray hair is at the right temple. No surprise- this is the most vulnerable part of our body and   very active in thinking  processes,




 The back of my hair still keeps the color and I do not need to rush to dye it.




Text Box: At the left temple the greyness is far less than on the  right.


Text Box: At the left temple the greyness is far less than on the  right.



As an overall effect in such a short time is is really amazing progress.

Curious how it all will further develop.Esepcially after reading the conslucoins of the scientific world on the grey hair as published inhttp://www.ishrs.org/articles/hair-color.htm




Tuesday, November 22, 2016

IMPORTANCE OF SHAMPOO

Another article from a  website endorsed by Mrs. Stankevich. There is a difference though when it comes to combing hair before washing it. Mrs. Stankevich does not recommend to comb your hair from the ends as it is disturbing  to your central nervous system. Always comb your hair starting from the roots.



Correct shampooing can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your hair. Try incorporating these steps into your daily regime to promote the optimum vitality and well-being of your hair and scalp.

SHAMPOO

DETANGLE
Before wetting your hair, gently run a wide-tooth comb through it. If your hair is tangled when you start washing, it is likely to get more knotted. Start at your ends and gradually work your way up to the root to avoid snarling and breakage ( this is in contradiction  with  what Mrs. Stankevich advises) We suggest using a ‘saw-cut’ comb in which each tooth is cut into it, making it smoother - they are available in plastic or vulcanite (hard rubber). Avoid cheap plastic combs made from a mould as these can cut into your hair. Metal combs are even worse as their edges can lacerate your hair.

PRE-SOAKING

Pre-soaking your hair is very important. If you wet your hair thoroughly, you will need less shampoo, and applying too much shampoo can cause your hair to look dull and is also a waste of product. Use warm water to wet your hair and gently draw your fingers through it.

APPLYING YOUR SHAMPOO AND LATHERING

Do not pour shampoo directly onto your hair. Instead, pour it onto the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and then smooth the shampoo over your hair. Gently rub your palms over your hair, and massage your scalp with your fingertips in a gentle kneading motion. Massage on any part of your body is relaxing and gives you a feeling of well-being - this is particularly so in scalp massage and shampooing.


Continue the massaging action for approximately 30 seconds and every so often run your fingers through your hair from front to back in order to avoid tangling. One wash is all that is needed if you wash your hair daily. It is not necessary or healthy for you to vigorously rub your scalp. This can sometimes lead you to pull out and break your hair, and can also irritate your scalp.

RINSE

A common cause of dull hair is insufficient rinsing out of shampoo. We suggest that even if you think you have rinsed enough, you should rinse again. There is no reason to finish off your rinse with cold water, unless you enjoy it. A ‘cold rinse’ does not in fact make your hair shinier; it is conditioning which does this. 

DAILY SHAMPOOING


Daily shampooing might be the topic that we have the most initial debate over with our clients, so we thought it very important to dedicate a page to explaining why we recommend it, and why it is good for the health of your hair and scalp.

We understand that it isn’t realistic for everyone to wash their hair daily due to lack of time and their hair texture and length – this is particularly true if you have very unruly, curly, coarse and hard-to-control hair, such as African Caribbean hair. Furthermore, if you need to straighten your hair every time you wash it, there can be negatives. Indeed, some individuals find their hair looks and behaves better after a few days of not washing. It is an individual preference, but research shows that frequent shampooing helps to maintain a healthy scalp and hair.

If daily shampooing isn’t possible, we recommend every other day, or try using a scalp toner, or dry shampoo with scalp benefits, on the days in between to help keep your scalp and hair in better condition and to discourage the overgrowth of bacteria. The most important thing is to choose the correct shampoo and conditioner for your hair texture and needs. 

There are 3 common myths connected to people’s reluctance to wash their hair frequently: ‘Shampooing dries my hair’; ‘Shampooing makes my hair oily and dirtier’; ‘Frequent washing makes my hair fall out - if I washed it every day I’d have none left.’

THE SIMPLE SCIENCE OF THE BENEFITS OF FREQUENT SHAMPOOING

·         You take your hair and scalp to the same places you take your face, and it gets just as dirty. Clean hair reflects light better and so has a glossier and shinier finish.
·         A clean scalp encourages your hair to grow at its optimum rate. 
·         Build-up of oils, dirt and sweat on your scalp can lead to dandruff and clogged follicles – both conditions which can affect your rate of hair growth and also your hair’s general appearance.
·         If you are already prone to dandruff and a flaky/itchy scalp, daily shampooing helps to remove the excess skin and clear up visible flakes. This is especially true if you use a shampoo specifically formulated to clear dandruff.
·         Shampooing hydrates your hair. It is in fact moisture (water), not oil, content that keeps your hair supple and elastic. ‘Natural oils’ on your scalp simply sit on top of your hair, but do not penetrate the cuticle or cortex.
·         Daily shampooing encourages the use of a daily conditioner  which will help keep your hair shiny and tangle free. Conditioning also smoothes your hairs’ cuticles, which helps to protect your cortex from damage and dryness.
·         Frequent shampooing removes unpleasant hair/scalp odour. If grease and sweat are left on your scalp for too long, bacteria starts to break them down and creates the equivalent of B.O. on your scalp.


CONDITIONING

 All hair textures benefit from the correct use of a post shampoo conditioner. Conditioner is vital to healthy looking, shiny hair - it smoothes the hair cuticle aiding light reflection and allowing for that brilliant glossy appearance. This closing of the cuticle also helps to protect your hairs’ inner layer (the cortex) from damage and excess moisture evaporation, and aids in easing out tangles.

Nevertheless, conditioners often get an bad reputation because people find they weigh their hair down or make it look ‘lank’, ‘greasy’ or ‘dull’. However, this will only happen if you apply conditioner incorrectly, or use the wrong one for your hair texture. 
To choose the right conditioner for you hair type, you first have to determine the texture of your individual hairs (whether they are fine, medium, coarse or Afro/Carribbean) and then take into account its length and level of chemical processing.

HOW TO APPLY CONDITIONER CORRECTLY

Pour a small quantity  of conditioner into the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and smooth the conditioner over your hair, paying particular attention to the older, more weathered ends. To avoid weighing your hair down, do not rub conditioner into your scalp or to the hair near your scalp. Rinse immediately.


A well-formulated conditioner should work right away, so there is no need to leave it in in for longer than a few seconds. If you have particularly knotty hair, gently comb the conditioner through in the shower before rinsing using a wide tooth comb. Start at the ends of your hair and gradually work up.

If you find your hair loses body after conditioning, check that you are using the correct conditioner for your hair texture. Also, make sure that you are rinsing enough and aren’t applying it too close to your scalp.