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| Q. |
How should I massage my scalp when
shampooing my hair? |
| A. |
To cleanse and stimulate your scalp, use your
fingertips, not your fingernails. The less you
manipulate your scalp while your hair is wet,
the less damage to your hair. Water swells and
temporarily weakens hair. Gentle handling is important
to maintaining healthy hair. After washing, blot
hair, don't rub hair dry. Rubbing can cause tangling
and even break brittle hair. Comb hair with a
wide-tooth comb, holding sections of hair to gently
comb through tangles. For fine hair, try using
a weightless detangling rinse, such as Motions
for Kids™ Blow Dry Lotion. |
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| Q. |
My child's hair dries
out after swimming. What shampoo product can I
use that will get put the "life" back
without the hassle? |
| A. |
Moions Moisture Plus Conditioner can
work wonders without a shampoo. Just massage
it in for a moment and rinse. |
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| Q. |
I have hard tap water,
which dulls my hair. What can I do to improve
the luster of my hair? |
| A. |
Minerals in hard water,
like calcium and iron, bond to hair's protein
making it dry and dull. If you use Lavish shampoo
or any Motions conditioner, you will have less
buildup because of the luscious, protective coating.
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| Q. |
How long should I rinse
my hair after I shampoo? |
| A. |
The idea is to leave
the appropriate amount of conditioner on your
hair (More for thick, heavy hair; less for fine
or limp hair). The average time is 30 –45
seconds, but thorough rinsing may take longer.
Hair should not feel squeaky-clean. It should
feel slick. Rinse hair with the water flowing
in the direction of your cuticle, not against
it. In other words, hold your head back so the
water flows from your forehead towards your back.
And don’t tangle. |
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| Q. |
Will rinsing your hair
with cold water or vinegar after shampooing make
your hair shiny? |
| A. |
No. |
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| Q. |
What temperature should
the water be when I rinse my hair after shampooing?
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| A. |
The temperature should
be determined by what you want to achieve. Cool
water helps close the cuticle, which makes the
hair feel smoother, but the feeling is temporary…black
hair has a cuticle that will tend to remain slightly
open. If you want more of the conditioner to remain
on your hair (thick or damaged hair), use cooler
water. To remove most of the conditioner, use
warmer water. |
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| Q. |
If my hair has a squeaky
feeling when I shampoo my hair, does this mean
it is clean? |
| A. |
It is clean! Apply a Motions cream conditioner. |
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| Q. |
I notice dandruff flakes
in my hair. What type of shampoo will help? |
| A. |
Try a dandruff shampoo
followed by an application of Motions Lavish shampoo.
However, most of what folks call dandruff is actually
a skin sloughing caused by lack of B complex vitamins.
Eat more green veggies and see what happens. If you
have a naturally dry scalp, try Motions Oil Moisturizer
shampoo for a few weeks, with an application of
Motions Hairdressing every morning. Needless to
say, no shampoo will cure a medical skin condition,
such as eczema or psoriasis. If you suspect this
is the cause, consult your doctor or a dermatologist.
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| Q. |
Should I use a regular
bar soap to shampoo my hair every once in a while?
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| A. |
No way! Bar soap is
alkaline and could strip hair color and leave
a fatty residue. |
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| Q. |
Are professional shampoo
products really different than those found in
grocery, drug or department stores? |
| A. |
Yes! There are significant
differences in professional shampoo products.
Some contain higher concentrations of certain
ingredients, such as protein. A key benefit is
that salon or professional shampoos are often
developed based on hair stylists’ actual
experiences, rather than the manufacturers' marketing
surveys! Professional shampoos have a pH of 4.5
to 6.5, and emollients and cleansers are blended
to break dirt and oil into tiny particles that
slide off hair and scalp. |
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| Q. |
I have normal hair
that has been chemically treated. What would be
a gentle shampoo for me? |
| A. |
All Motions shampoos
are great on relaxer hair. All are gentle and
non-stripping. |
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| Q. |
I have dry hair. What
shampoo should I use? |
| A. |
Most black people have
dry hair simply because the cuticle does not close
all the way. First, use a moisturizing shampoo
which cleans and conditions. Lavish, Oil Moisturizer
and both Motions for Kids™ shampoos contain
humectants and rinse-out conditioners which prevent
moisture loss by sealing the cuticle. They also
help fight dryness caused by blow dryers, curling
irons, the sun and winter heaters. |
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| Q. |
My hair has been relaxed
all my life. What type of shampoo will bring it
back to life? |
| A. |
Lavish Shampoo is the
grandmother of all shampoos. |
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| Q. |
How does salt water
damage my hair, and what should I do to get it
out of my hair? |
| A. |
As salt water dries
on the hair it creates a high-saline solution
which can build up and cause hair to feel dry,
weighed down and hard to manage. Hair should be
washed or rinsed with fresh water after swimming.
Any Motions neutralizing shampoo effectively removes
salt water from hair. |
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| Q. |
I live in a very old
house. I was told that water from my old water
pipes can turn my hair a reddish tint. Is this
true? |
| A. |
Definately. Chemicals in water
can discolor porous hair resulting in orange or
brownish stains. |
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| Q. |
I love using gel to
give my hair body, but I don't think my shampoo
is getting rid of all that buildup. What should
I do? |
| A. |
Use a gentle, neutralizing
shampoo routinely, followed by a conditioning
shampoo. |
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| Q. |
Is it necessary to
shampoo my hair every few days? |
| A. |
Frequency of shampooing
varies with each individual, depending on lifestyle
and the amount of styling products used on the
hair. Most black men shampoo daily. Most black
women shampoo weekly. |
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| Q. |
Will frequent shampooing
make my hair dryer? |
| A. |
No. If you use Motions
conditioning shampoos according to instructions.
However, you can make your hair oilier if you
massage your scalp every day or two. |
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| Q. |
If I leave the shampoo
on my hair for an extra 2-3 minutes will it condition
my hair better? |
| A. |
Probably. |
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| Q. |
Which Motions shampoo
is best for color-treated hair? |
| A. |
Shampoos that are designed
to control color loss are lower in pH, ranging
from 2.5 to 4, which forces the cuticle of the
hair to close, thus enabling the hair to retain
its color. Try Motions Neutralizing Shampoo. |
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| Q. |
When I comb-out my
hair after a shampoo, I get what seems to be a
huge amount of hair in my comb. How can I avoid
that? |
| A. |
Shampoo your hair in
the shower. Use your fingers like a comb, keeping
the hair strands untangled. Rinse without tangling.
Condition in the same manner. After the shampoo/shower,
squeeze water from hair. Don't ruffle the hair
with your towel …keep it smooth. |
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| Q. |
How can I get chlorine
out of my hair after swimming? |
| A. |
Shampoo your
hair with Motions neutralizing shampoo. |
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| Q. |
What temperature of
water should I use when washing my hair? What
about rinsing. |
| A. |
Room temperature water
is best for all regular hair treatments. For super
conditioning, rinse crème conditioners
with cool water. |
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| Q. |
I never know when my
hair is really clean–how many times should I
shampoo my hair during a wash? |
| A. |
You don’t want
to make it too "clean". The idea is
to remove dirt and leave beneficial oil. Lather
twice. Don’t manipulate aggressively. |
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| Q. |
I have noticed after
using Motions Moisturizing Shampoo that my hair
feels really soft and manageable. I like this
feeling so sometimes I leave it on my hair for 10-15
minutes, almost like a conditioner. Is this causing
any damage? |
| A. |
Lavish Shampoo is a
conditioner with shampoo in it! |
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| Q. |
Sometimes my hair feels
really hard after shampooing–what could be causing
this? |
| A. |
A low conditioning
shampoo will cause Black people's hair to become
hard. Rinsing with hot water will remove the shampoo’s
conditioners. Hard water could contribute. |
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| Q. |
How much shampoo should
I use? |
| A. |
Once your hair is soaking wet, apply enough shampoo to create
a generous lather. |
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| Q. |
What is the difference
between moisturizing shampoo and detangling shampoo?
Which one is better? |
| A. |
Moisturizing shampoos
help seal cuticular spaces. Detangling shampoos
provide slippage. |
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| Q. |
There have been times
that I have ran out of my moisturizing shampoo
and I used neutralizing shampoo instead. Will
shampooing my hair with neutralizing shampoo harm
my hair? |
| A. |
Neutralizing shampoos
neutralize pH, which is a conditioning action.
Feel free to use either shampoo. |
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| Q. |
Is Motions shampoo
mild enough for children? |
| A. |
Absolutely! |
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| Q. |
I have terrible dandruff,
what should I do? |
| A. |
Dandruff is characterized
by a bad smell. If your hair has a bad smell,
visit a dermatologist. If it does not smell, you
are needing dietary advice. Visit a health food
store, Napropath or just dive into green, leafy
foods. |
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| Q. |
When washing my hair
should I scratch the scalp first to get maximum
cleanliness? |
| A. |
Scalp manipulation
improves blood flow and promotes growth. Too much
manipulation while hair is wet can promote
breakage. Be careful to pat your hair while it
is wet. |
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| Q. |
My scalp is really
dry around the edges. What could be causing this?
|
| A. |
Poor rinsing could
be an issue. |
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| Q. |
I wear my hair natural
and cut short. I shampoo my hair 2-3 times a week.
Is this too much? |
| A. |
You can shampoo every
day, seal your hair with a conditioner every time
you wet it. |
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| Q. |
How can I keep my hair
from tangling up so bad when I wash it? |
| A. |
Use Lavish Conditoning Shampoo and rinse with cool water.
Comb it with a wide-tooth comb as you rinse. |
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| Q. |
There are times that
I perm my own hair, but I am paranoid about making
sure all the perm is out. How can I be sure that
all the relaxer is out? I usually wash and rinse
about 3 times with your neutralizing shampoo.
Is this good enough? |
| A. |
You should be visiting
a stylist for relaxer applications! |
