Q: Is Dry Shampoo For Black Hair?

A: There are many different kinds of dry shampoos on the market that use different methods of cleaning hair. It can come in the form of powder or liquid no-rinse shampoo.
Dry shampoo is not a replacement for shampooing your hair. There are no cleansing properties in it. It is just an oil absorber.
Who this product best works for are non ethnic women who shampoo their hair frequently( 2-3 times a week). Because of the oil absorbing properties in the dry shampoo, they are able to prolong shampooing by a few days. It is not considered a long-term solution to hygiene because it doesn’t rid the hair of foreign particles.
When used on ethnic hair it tends to leave a dusty residue and make the hair too dry. Most times ethnic women shampoo their hair once a week or sometimes even once every two weeks! unlike their non ethnic counter parts. In this case I would opt for the real deal(wash that mess!).
There are some instances when I used dry shampoo on weaves at photo shoots to remove oil from the models hair. It did remove some of the oil, but it did leave back a dusty film. This is how I used the product; I parted out small sections and applied it to the hair before blow dry styling with a round brush. Even though the dry shampoo did somewhat help, I still was not pleased with the overall results.
So in conclusion I was asked if dry shampoo is good for black hair? Hmmmmm… let me think about it…NO!

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Stacey Ciceron
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Q: So my friend is natural and got her hair straightened w/ a flat iron n blow dryer. Now her hair won’t return 2 its natural state, her curls r gone. What do u think might of happened?

A: Unfortunately with some hair types depending on the texture, extreme heat may permanently alter a persons natural curl pattern. This doesn’t mean that the hair is damaged necessarily. Most of the time the effects(loss of curl pattern) are not reversible. She may have to braid it or twist it while wet(a form of setting the hair) and let it air dry or sit under a heated dryer. Once dried she can loose the braids and this helps to blend the straight hair with the natural texture.

Always put your best foot forward. You never know who you’ll bump into in the course of a day. You only get one chance to make a first impression.

1. Wake up 15 minutes earlier- This will give you more time to get ready!

2. Plan your outfits in advance

3. Always have your makeup on deck!!!

4. Keep up with grooming appointment- Hair, Manicures, Pedicures and eyebrows

5. Splash on a little perfume before you leave your house- Keep the funk off!!!

As always feel free to ask me any questions concerning Beauty, Fashion and all things FABULOUS!!!

Best
Stacey Ciceron
www.staceyciceron.com

I’m excited to say that I successfully completed the five days “ABC Cutting Course” at the world renowned Vidal Sassoon Academy! It seemed all the stars were aligned in my favor that week. I started by researching online to see if I could find a cutting class near to me and also to find out class schedules. I had this sense of urgency to get it done right away. I couldn’t wait a second longer. To my surprise, the next cutting class was a week away in Los Angeles, CA. My immediate concerns were, how much would airfare be? How will I pay for it? What will I do with my clients on such short notice? Is there space for me in the class? Where will I stay? Watch how God worked it all out for me. First, I jokingly mentioned hookups to the client that was sitting in my chair (this client just happens to work for a major air carrier). She said that she had a couple of buddy passes to spare, meaning that I could fly round trip to LA for a fraction of the actual cost. Secondly, my assistant Natasha called the school to see if they had available space, and they did. Thirdly, Natasha kindly rescheduled a weeks worth of clients without a glitch. Fourthly, my cousin noticed that I was looking for a crash pad in LA due to a comment I made on Facebook and asked what was going on. It turns out that his girlfriend works for a famous hotel chain; therefore, offering me her employee discount which was a third of the actual price per night. Lastly, thank God for Great Parents! Let’s just say they invested in their future.
So there we were (Me and hubby) on our way to the City of Angels! Or so we thought! We didn’t realize that we were flying standby on a holiday weekend. That put a whole new spin on things. All I can say is thank God we lived locally. It took two days and six full flights for us to finally get on board. But, we didn’t give up. Once we got on board it was smooth sailing thereafter. I did end up missing the first day of class, which I later caught up by asking questions and copying notes from fellow classmates.
The City of Los Angeles was a little different than I expected. Everything is so spread apart. Cutting down on cost, we did not rent a car. So in the defense of LA we didn’t receive the full experience. It’s so different in New York, everything is a hop, skip and jump away. We did try venturing off by bus, but it was a disaster!
The trip and the class were more than I could ever ask for. I was refreshed on the fundamentals of haircutting, brushed up on hair cutting terminology, regained my confidence and met some new friends. Re-establishing my confidence was the most important factor in this equation. It was great to find out that I wasn’t as bad as I thought. I was able to hear positive affirmations and also see other hairstylist there learning the same thing. There is definitely a science to cutting hair. That paired with a passion and a vision for each client individually will be nothing less than a masterpiece!
Overall I am one step closer to mastering my craft!

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