Category: Natural Hair

The fat of the nut of the African Shea tree (vitellaria paradoxa) is the source of Shea butter. The traditional use of the butter is to reduce the appearance of fine lines, scars and stretch marks, and to ease a variety of skin irritations, such as psoriasis, eczema and sunburn. Shea butter is a rich source of moisture, vitamins and fat for your skin and hair. In its natural state, shea butter is a thick, yellowish butter that liquefies at body temperature. Natural anti-inflammatory properties make it a nourishing choice for the scalp, helping to improve your hair growth and health.

Shea Butter can provide improvement in all the conditions listed below. As you use this multi-purpose butter, you are likely to discover additional uses!

• Dry skin
• Skin rash
• Skin peeling, after tanning
• Blemishes and Wrinkles
• Itching skin
• Sunburn
• Shaving cream for a smooth silky shave
• Small skin wounds
• Skin cracks
• Tough or rough skin
• Frost bite
• Stretch mark prevention during pregnancy
• Insect bites
• Eczema
• Skin damage from heat, hot grease while cooking, radiation treatment for certain medical problems

Jane Carter Solution Nourish & Shine contains shea butter plus all natural vitamins and essential oils…have you given it a try? Be careful – husbands, kids and roommates have been known to swipe this fantabulous product!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Q: I have very thick, curly hair that is frizzy and dry. You name it I have had it done in my battle to fight the frizz, chemical straightening, perming, Keratin Treatments, etc. – with no luck.

A: Most women with curls and coils have tried tirelessly to straighten their hair and ended up with a frizzy mess, to put it gently. We all know that frizz can be the plague of curly hair; whether you straighten your hair once a day, once a week or once in a blue moon, the most important thing to remember is to keep your locks well moisturized. Healthy hair frizzes less, grows faster and develops less split ends. Taking good care of your hair can make your job easier.

Natural Hold Spray Gel is your key to hydrated bouncy hair. It’s a water-based, alcohol free styling agent. Lightly mist hair with Natural Hold Spray Gel prior to heat styling. As you apply heat from your flat iron, the water in the product turns to steam and infuses moisture back into your hair while leaving it soft and springy with a light hold.

Heat protection, moisture infuser, and holding power all in one!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Porosity. Let’s talk…porosity refers to how well your hair is able to absorb and hold moisture, aka water. All hair is naturally porous and somewhat permeable to water; it’s determined by the condition of your hair cuticle. Normal porosity hair knows when to take in moisture and how to hold onto it as well.

Porosity can be affected by external factors causing damage to the cuticle – either remaining closed and not retaining moisture or remaining open and letting moisture out as quickly as it is accepted. So what exactly damages the cuticles in those ways?

1. mechanical and heat abuse from combs, brushes, and heat styling tools
2. excessive sun exposure
3. over-processing from chemical relaxers and permanent colors
4. continued use of sodium lauryl or ammonium lauryl sulfate-rich shampoos

Be proactive in avoiding cuticle damage by using the correct products to protect and hydrate!

You can reduce heat damage (#1) by using Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner; it’s lightweight formula allows you to reduce the temperature when flat-ironing or blow drying your hair, the bonus - it also doubles as a sun screen (#2).

Soothe over-processed hair (#3) with the Jojoba and Henna essential oils in Restore Creamy Conditioning Cleanser and rebuild strength with complex Amino Acid and Silk protein in Restore Moisture Mist.

Discontinue the use of your sulfate shampoo (#4) and replace it with Hydrating Invigorating Shampoo SLS-Free; the humectants employed during washing help your hair hold more moisture, which is always a benefit.

Knowing your hair’s porosity can help you choose the right products to keep your hair well-moisturized, supple, strong and shiny. Now you’re in the know and armed with suggestions for the best products for your tresses!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Twist-outs are one of many hairstyle options one can do to maintain healthy hair. It requires no heat usage, thus preventing heat damage. It can be worn for days at a time, therefore requiring little mechanical manipulation to our tresses. With twist-outs there is no tension on the scalp, and thus no damage to the hair follicle. What’s more? It is a cute hairstyle for any length of natural hair! Here are 3 tips to help your twist-outs last longer…with the use of Jane Carter Solution Natural Twist Out Foam:

• Wear smaller twists to make them last longer.

For some naturals, twisting down to the very ends of the hair can lead to twist-outs with frizzy ends. An alternative method is to twist until just before you reach the ends of your hair and then coil these ends around your finger.

• Twist hair when 25% dry.

Twisting on dry hair will produce a twist-out that only lasts for a short period; it’s important to twist on wet or damp hair in order to achieve optimal definition and a longer lasting style. Avoid twisting on hair that is 100% wet; fully wet hair is more prone to breakage via tension while twisting.

• Protect your hair during your beauty sleep.

Minimize frizz by using a satin bonnet; for those with medium to long hair, put your twist-out into 10-12 big twists and cover with a satin bonnet. In the morning undo the big twists and fluff into your style. For those with shorter hair, there is no need to re-twist prior to bedtime. Simply cover with a satin bonnet; in the morning, remove the bonnet and fluff your hair.

You can enhance your curl definition by mixing Jane Carter Solution Curl Defining Cream to the Natural Twist Out Foam. Finish with Nourish & Shine for a boost of moisture and shine.

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Women of all ages gathered at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ for the annual Black Girls Rock Awards. The show celebrates the strengths, triumphs and talents of black women; it was a star studded event with celebrities gracing the red carpet – but it was the Chairman and CEO of BET, Deborah Lee, that caught our eyes with her fabulous curls!

Tightly coiled hair is prone to shrinkage, susceptible to dryness and vulnerable to frizz; proper nourishment and thorough conditioning is critical when styling and cleansing. Keeping hair moisturized and using styling products that will lock the natural curl pattern into hair without encouraging any frizz is the answer! Follow these tips to recreate her defined coils…

• Gently comb out the tangles with a wide tooth comb in the shower while Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner is still in your hair, rinse thoroughly.

• While hair is wet, add a liberal amount of Wrap & Roll; pull it through to the ends of hair.

• Section hair, apply a generous amount of Curl Defining Cream through the hair and finger comb.

• For added shine and to seal in moisture use a pea sized amount of Nourish & Shine as a finisher.

Perfectly defined curls that are moisturized and free of frizz!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

One secret to having fabulous looking hair is to treat it with respect - that means plenty of TLC and no manhandling! Could there be something that we do to our hair every day, without thinking about it…that’s sabotaging it?

You have to know how to avoid damage caused by the weather, improper use of styling products, over use of heat or even our everyday habits. YES, hair habits that we’ve grown accustomed to and think of as harmless but are often the real culprit behind your lackluster and unruly hair. Here are two of the main offenders:

A Touch Too Much

Constantly touching your hair throughout the day not only creates frizz, but also makes it look and feel dirty. The oil from your hands is transferred to your hair, meaning its due for another wash way before its used-by date.

Take a hands-off approach to your hair and use a comb or brush as your styling tools, as needed.

Towel-Dry Trauma

We’re all guilty of this one, but truth be told, if you want frizz-free hair, you should stop rubbing your hair with a towel after washing it – immediately. The rubbing motion agitates the hair’s cuticle (the outer layer), resulting in unwanted frizziness and unruly hair that is difficult to style.

Instead, remove excess water from your hair by gently squeezing and pressing on it with a towel, or even better a clean t-shirt. Then try to allow time for it to half-dry naturally before calling on the hairdryer.

Keep these tips in mind in order to get the hair you have always wanted!

Love Your Hair,

Jane