tanning and hair

[njchica]

we had a great thread about this somewhere.... Most people find that tanning dries out their hair. How do you .combat this? What do you do to take care of your hair?

I use John Frieda's Life Preserver in the afternoons and again before bed. It's a coconut-scented oil that conditions and protects hair from damage. I also use Pantene's deep conditioning treatment once or twice a week in the shower....

[luv2tan]

I put a leave in conditioner in my hair and put it in a ponytail before I go to tan. Then I cover my hair up with a towel when I am tanning. I am paranoid about my honey colored highlights getting bleached white, which is what happened to me before. Bad news. You gotta protect your hair especially if you are blonde and don't want to turn into a white blonde!

[MoraBella30]

I use reddken products in my hair, the only time I usually have dry problems is mostly when I am in the pool. Then I will use cello gloss treatment by nick chavez (qvc.com) It adds back shine and moisture, its a gloss that you put into towel dried hair, put on a cap and use blow drier for 15 minutes, then shampoo out. works good safe for color treated too

[Mitzi]

I use the tannie cap while tanning. It blocks out UV so it won't strip the color or moisture from your hair. Sell lots of them as well. Which reminds me to order more.

[Summers Tan]

I also use a tanning cap. It's really helped. I also use a detoxifying shampoo from Aveda on a regular basis.

[Laurel]

I use a hot oil treatment on color-treated hair (naturally blonde, but lightened a couple shades) a couple times a week and that restores the softness and body. I also use Infusium 23 treatment cond.

[texasblonde]

I'm putting light blonde highlights in my hair tomorrow so I bought a regular shower cap to wear while tanning. I don't know how well it's going to work but at least it makes me feel like I'm being pro-active about it.

[Anya1976]

i use a leave in conditoner... but i think i am gonna go buy that life preserver stuff. i just colored my hair (a tiny bit lighter than my natural dark blonde) and i bought a straightening iron so with all the heat on my hair i want to make sure it stays healthy

[meltdbutta]

I bet Chica would LOVE the SEA Kelp beachblonde product in that tub...
its a conditioniung treatment for the hair...
Ever tried it nj???

melty

[LavenderFleur]

My poor hair needs all the help it can get. I dye it, straighten it, blow dry it, and tan! POOR HAIR! LOL I have been using a tannie cap though and I really like it.

[LavenderFleur]

[ This Message was edited by: LavenderFleur on 2003-05-05 00:01 ]

[meltdbutta]

The product that I was talking about in my post above this one is called KELP HELP...
Check it out...

melty

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-05 00:01, LavenderFleur wrote:
My poor hair needs all the help it can get. I dye it, straighten it, blow dry it, and tan! POOR HAIR! LOL I have been using a tannie cap though and I really like it.

i wish my salon would sell those i would definately use it. i stick my hair in a bun at the top of my head but it is still exposed.

[njchica]

ya know... I bought Kelp Help last summer for my hair.... and my sister stole it! I never even got to use it once. I'll get it again for this summer. I also want to try their mint shampoo...

I used the Ocean Waves this morning.... i am addicted to this product. I want to drink it. It smells sooooo good.

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-05 06:35, njchica wrote:

I used the Ocean Waves this morning.... i am addicted to this product. I want to drink it. It smells sooooo good.

i was going to buy that stuff cus it smelled good but then i remembered i was trying the straight look for awhile

[njchica]

there is no way on God's Green Earth that I could get my hair to stay straight. It's naturally wavy and I just don't have the patience or know-how to get it straight. I am just embracing the waves these days. hehehehe

[star]

with chemically treated hair the cap is a must, or hair beecomes brittle and the color fades 10 times faster

[PanAnna]

Hey Angela...Did you buy a CHI? I love that darn thing. I have naturally curly hair (frizzy when it is humid which is all the time here in FL) and I will NEVER EVER live without my CHI again. I wish I had had it as a teenager. There is no such thing as a bad hair day with it, I swear. It is worth every penny and then some. As much as I love my tan, I would give tanning up for my CHI if I had to choose. I hate my natural hair.

[Tropical Image]

I have been very paranoid with my hair lately.... i used to have white blonde and honey blonde high lights, along with light brown lowlights.... well i just put a lot more white blonde and honey blonde into it for summer (i loovveee it)... but im scared the highlights are going to turn yellowy and my hair will dry out... so i have been covering with a towel, n e other suggestions...

ps.... there are no salons that carry the Tannie Cap in my area

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-05 15:56, PanAnna wrote:
Hey Angela...Did you buy a CHI? I love that darn thing. I have naturally curly hair (frizzy when it is humid which is all the time here in FL) and I will NEVER EVER live without my CHI again. I wish I had had it as a teenager. There is no such thing as a bad hair day with it, I swear. It is worth every penny and then some. As much as I love my tan, I would give tanning up for my CHI if I had to choose. I hate my natural hair.

i don't know what that is... and maybe i will be going out to buy one lol

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-05 06:55, njchica wrote:
there is no way on God's Green Earth that I could get my hair to stay straight. It's naturally wavy and I just don't have the patience or know-how to get it straight. I am just embracing the waves these days. hehehehe

my hair wouldn't stay straight, but i use that iron on it and use some anti frizz stuff... i haven't had my hair straight since b4 i started perming it (and one perm decided never to go away lol)

[Greta]

I was reading up on this very thing lately and (get this) washing your hair is the main culprit. Try using conditioner to wash your hair with. Yes it does get it clean and no it will not be greasy and gross. Rinse it really well. Apparently the same chemicals are in the shampoo and condtioner so.....I have tried it, but admit to using one conditioner to wash with and another to condition, lol, hard to break thae habit.......

[Anya1976]

just thought i'd bring this topic back up since it was a good one and everyone battles dry hair if they've been tanning.

[njchica]

I'm still using my Life Preserver before bed.

[Anya1976]

i put some in my hair a little while ago.... i didn't have time to straighten it today since i am going to tan in a little bit (i'm bringin my daddy for his first time tanning) so i figured i'd throw some life preserver in it so it conditions while i tan.

[Dchan]

My hair bleaches out REALLY easy when I tan, whether it's indoors or out, it's kind of funny, lol

[PanAnna]

This is a CHI. It's made by Farouk, the company that makes Biosilk/Silk Therapy products. Biosilk/Silk Therapy are the products I use on my hair.


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[njchica]

anya, do you like the life preserver? I love it... and it smells so nice.

[amanda]

I have long naturally curly hair, and what I do is go tanning with my hair towel dried w/ my gel and stuff in..when I get out, my hair is very full and has pretty curls. It is almost like baking my hair i'm sure, and it probably isn't good for it, but I use a lot of conditioner and don't have damaged hair so it must not be too bad for it!

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-22 06:19, njchica wrote:
anya, do you like the life preserver? I love it... and it smells so nice.

well from what i've used of it (not much) yea i do like it... it really does smell yummy

[Anya1976]

i use the curlmaster ceramic straightner on my hair (with the interchangeable plates)

[MoraBella30]

Pananna I also use bio silk, i love the silk therapy i use it everyday ! It works wonders. I have to check out that chi. where can you get it from? My starightener has velvet on the plates I think its actually called a flocker

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[njchica]

my hair is outrageously dry lately.... I'm using the Life Preserver before bed, I condition in the shower, and then put a leave-in conditioner before styling on my hair.... the I use Secret Weapon by John Frieda after styling to smooth my poor dry hair.

anyone have any tips for me?

[Anya1976]

maybe you should get a hair mask... they have some really good ones at sally beauty supply. beyond the zone makes last call hair masque it's awesome it's for straw-like hair

[njchica]

I need something!

[Anya1976]

seriously check out a deep conditioning hair masque

[~*HoneyBee*~]

I like Catwalk's Oatmeal and Honey shampoo and conditioner's. Keep's the hair really soft and evenly moist.

[GratefulTan]

My hairdresser kills me for doing the tanning! Says it dries my hair out like crazy!

What I do is keep my hair covered while tanning, as I color and tanning can zap the coloring QUICK, especially when using a red color (red always fades quick anyway due to low pigmentation in the dyes)

I condition daily with Garnier Fructis conditioner for Dry/Damaged Hair, and twice a week I use their 3 minute formula, or Aussie 3 Minute Miracle.
I also use a leave in conditioner, Paul Mitchell's The Conditioner, since I also blow dry and use a curling iron. Another good tip is to not wash your hair daily. I also let go sometimes and air dry my hair, since heat products can dry out your hair too.

[Anya1976]

has anyone tried any of the thermasilk stuff? cus i recently started heat styling my hair (straightening) and i was wondering if they actually work

[jayell79]

I don't know if anyone has said this, but I LOVE hemp shampo & conditioner!!! it's not just for lotions Try your health foord store, they should carry some, it not, ask them to. I personaly like the Jason brand best, but Sundog makes an ok one. I also like to take pure hemp oil, some virgen olive oil, and some essential oil of rosemary, mix it together and use it as a hot oil hair treatment. Way silky!

[Anya1976]

wow that sounds good

[SassyRedTex]

I use a leave in conditioner that my hairdresser recommended about 2 years ago called Saturation (by Brocato). This stuff is great!! I used to have so much breakage and split ends from tanning and styling (irons, products, etc) but not anymore. I only pay about $12 a bottle and it lasts forever!

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-30 18:51, SassyRedTex wrote:
I use a leave in conditioner that my hairdresser recommended about 2 years ago called Saturation (by Brocato). This stuff is great!! I used to have so much breakage and split ends from tanning and styling (irons, products, etc) but not anymore. I only pay about $12 a bottle and it lasts forever!

is this a salon only product? cus i'd like to try it (even though my hair hasn't been breaking as much lately)

[SassyRedTex]

I believe it is or at least that's the only place I have seen/ purchased it. Let me know if you are not able to find it, I can find out from my hd or 'hook' ya up with some!

[njchica]

I doused my hair with Life Preserver last night before going to bed..... applied all over and extra well on the ends. I got my hair highlighted and cut today and the stylist was so impressed with how soft and shiny my hair is.

[javagirl]

I need to try these products, my hair, even though I cover it is really starting to dry out. The Brocato sounds good. I'm going to Ulta today I'll look for it there and let you know. Chica..tell me about this Life Preserver please.

[Anya1976]

i really dig the life preserver too on days that i don't do anything to my hair but wash it i put it on my hair while it's still wet and let it dry naturally.

[javagirl]

who makes life preserver?

[Anya1976]

john freida it's in the beach blonde line

[javagirl]

do u know if its good for straight red hair. Mine is really straight. and because I have red hair, I never thought about the beach blonde line....it won't turn my hair blond will it...

[Anya1976]

no it won't turn your hair blonde and it's fine for all hair types

[javagirl]

thanks just joking on you about the blonde part

[Anya1976]

i'm a little slow today lol stayed up too late

[boobrandt]

For some reason, I haven't had any problems with my hair feeling more dry or fading (it is colored). I have been thinking about getting one of those tanning caps though.

[Gangsta Boo]

I don't think it has done anything to my hair, all i ever use is Garnier Fructis shampoo and conditioner. and my hair is so dark and thick that I can't notice.

[Anya1976]

i wanted to bump this topic too

[njchica]

I'm starting to get nervous since I'm running low on Life Preserver. hehe

[~*HoneyBee*~]

I use Biolage hydrating shampoo and conditioning solution. I have fine, straight hair, so these products always work well with my hair type. They are very light and smell good too. On those days when my hair get's extra dry from tanning, I spray on the the Biolage Leave-in-Tonic after I shower. It helps get all the knots out and adds moisture & lots of shine.

[jayell79]

Quote:
On 2003-05-05 00:02, meltdbutta wrote:
The product that I was talking about in my post above this one is called KELP HELP...
Check it out...

melty

I've seen this, but not the life preserver. does the kelp help smell like the other beach blond stuff? does it work as well as the life preserver? I might just have to pick some of this up since I can’t find life preserver anywhere

[njchica]

I can't find Life Preserver anymore either.... but I've only been looking at Target. I need to check out another drug store. I love my Life Preserver.

[josie3s]

Quote:
On 2003-07-24 20:29, njchica wrote:
I can't find Life Preserver anymore either.... but I've only been looking at Target. I need to check out another drug store. I love my Life Preserver.


I've been looking at Target and Walmart since I saw it mentioned on this thread, but I haven't found it.

[mtee]

When I go tanning I put on a turbie towel to protect the color. I am a Red Head by choose! Who knows what color it would be by now! I also use a leave in conditioner when I shampoo.

mtee

[KOZMO]

I just bought some Life Preserver and the Kelp Help at CVS. I also saw it at a Walmart Super Center.

[BrownJen]

My hair doesn't really get dry or lighten from the uv. I deep condition once a week though.

[Sungoddess]

Hey, I have to second the use of CHI products. My daughter has super tight curls and has them chemically relaxed. She hates when I use the straightener on her but I have to in order to keep knots out. Her hairdresser had put CHI Silk Infusion in her hair before she straightened it and her dry hair just disappears! It is wonderful. She is mixed, so I have tried everything for dry hair. Plus, I have curly hair myself that is highlighted blonde. I use the product too and just love it. Even though it is an oil, it isnt oily. I used to use carrot oil in her hair and it was so messy. But this stuff just isnt. Sorry Im going on and on. I just love this stuff so much!

[SexyKitty]

I use the Tannie Cap when I tan. A towel works well too though. I am always giving myself good conditioning treatments cuz my hair is so blonde and is very dry. I try to avoid chlorine too in the summer.

[Kristygal]

I haven't had any problems, but I always condition everday since I have highlights.

[Val]

I have curly hair which tends to be dry and on top of that it's colored so it's super dry. I use Biolage hair masque.

[tantalizinglytan]

My hair doesn't really dry out from tanning... but it does lighten up. My hair is a golden blonde with blonde highlights, and its gotten lighter since I started tanning more often.

[SeaShelly68]

I use Aussie's "Hair Insurance" which is a leave-in spray on conditioner.

[Anya1976]

Quote:
On 2003-11-01 16:13, Sexy Kitty wrote:
I use the Tannie Cap when I tan. A towel works well too though. I am always giving myself good conditioning treatments cuz my hair is so blonde and is very dry. I try to avoid chlorine too in the summer.

i dont know if a towel works just as well since a towel doesnt block as much of the uv as the tannie cap (if water can get thru it uv can get thru it)

[Tpsyduck]

I wash and condition everyday, so I don't have any drying probs with my hair. Though, my highlights are getting quite "Light" now. I do use Mane & Tail Shampoo and conditioner everyday, and my hair looks and feels wonderful.

[Sungoddess]

The tanning bed turns my highlights soooo light. I had gone a bit darker for winter...then had really light strands put in...too bad you cant really tell now. I need to cover my hair up when I go in. I have been too lazy and its shown!