When You Need a Professional Hairstylist
I have seen and know many who believe that they can take care of their own hair. It actually is not apparent to them when and how they need someone else ideas and hands in their hair. They decide to do their own thing and their own thing is clearly not working. There are some things that go on with your hair or scalp that you cannot see, you may not be able to identify, and you may not be able to effectively do anything about. A professional can analyze your scalp even in routine grooming, shampooing and styling to identify ring worm, psoriasis, difficult scalp conditions, hypertension effects, alopecia, breakage and thinning, split ends, excessive dryness, the list goes on and on.
Most conditions require professional care and treatment. Would you try to represent yourself in court, or pull your own teeth? Your hair needs the same expert and specific care. Many salons stay abreast of the latest techniques with hair and fashion, identify and resolve hair and scalp issues immediately, and give you a stellar look. In addition, hair care is the way we bond as a women, families, people. A positive salon atmosphere can keep you not only looking good, but you can feel good, have pleasant and very positive experiences with the salon as a nucleus. I know I stay in stitches with all of the characters that came through my salon, Saniyyah Naturally in Atlanta, Georgia. A lot of valuable information is learned from all of the great minds that share so much, I know exactly what's going on in the community from being in the salon. Also, having the same person work on your hair allows that person to know your hair, even the things you cannot see or know. They can develop what works best for you, they use products and treatments specific for your needs.
Besides, your friends, family and co-workers will make it clear to you when you need to take a break from doing your own hair. Here are some of the signs they will give you when you need a professional:
1. Your co-workers say " that's an interesting style, but what are the ends doing? You need a professional.
2. Your husband says "Honey, here is some money, get your hair done!" You need a professional.
3. Your hair looks like it hurts. You need a professional.
4. You can see completely through the ends of you hair. You need a professional.
5. You wear an afro puff, hair piece or heavy gel for more than 2 weeks. You need a professional.
6. Your parts look like they were done with your thumb (with no fingernail). You need a professional.
7. You have more hair on the pillow and counter tops than on your head. You needed a professional a long time ago.
8. You use anything you can find on your head to scratch, part, hold in place, or style. You need a professional.
9. You have more than three things going on your head at the same time and its hard to figure out what the primary theme is. You need a professional.
10. You have draids - braids that are dreading. You need a professional.
11. You don't feel cute and your friends agree with you and make suggestions of how you can look better. You need a professional.
12. People just stare at your hair and make no comment (the stare may be accompanied with a slight frown, head turns and an obvious frown). You need a professional.
13. If you have to knock flakes out off you hair and shoulder. You need a professional and better hair products.
14. Children look confused when they look at your hair, they may even ask questions about your hair. You absolutely need a professional.
15. Your hair turns green and it was not intentional. You need a professional.
For more on how to take care of your own hair at home, how to choose a professional hair stylist and how to dump your old stylist and get a new one, join Saniyyah Naturally at our next free "I Can Do My Own Nappy Hair" workshop, in Atlanta on January 24, 2009 or check out the "I Can Do My Own Nappy Hair" workbook. Don't let the name fool you, even folks with straight hair will benefit from workshops and products of Saniyyah Naturally. For more information on natural hair products and free hair tips that work, go to: http://www.saniyyahnaturally.com
Peace, love, and great hair!
Jamilah
The Natural Hair Guru
Jamilah Shakir http://www.saniyyahnaturally.com