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The Long Hair Loom - July 21, 2004
Greetings!
It has been a H-O-T summer so far this year, and I hope you've taken care of your hair under these intense temperatures! A few quick and easy tips to remember is:
1- Cover up! If you are going to be out in the sun for extended amounts of time, cover that head of yours. You can use a scarf, hat, cap, or pull out the umbrella! Create your own shade!
2- Just can't make yourself cover up? Well, there are styling products out there with SPF in them to help protect hair from the sun's damaging rays. Spritz some in or slather some on before heading out!
3- If you are going to be swimming, wet your hair first, then apply your favorite conditioner. If you want some extra protection, try topping that off with just a bit of oil or Shea Butter. Shea Butter has a small amount of natural SPF protection, and Monoi Oil, also has versions with SPF in them! After swimming, be sure to immediately rinse out your hair to free it of chlorine or salt water. Wash and condition as usually.
4- If your ends are drying out, try wetting your length before wrapping your hair up into a bun or twist. The wrapping type of updo, helps to lock in that moisture, keeping your hair hydrated longer!
5- Drink more water! Most of us need more water than we take in. Soda, tea, and other sweetened or caffienated drinks don't count! Be sure to drink your 8- 8oz glasses of water each day! And while you're at it, if you use a SPF lotion on your skin every day, you might want to supplement your diet with some extra Vitamin D. You need the sun in order to help produce Vitamin D in your body, so if you're blocking those sun's ray, chances are you can become deficient in Vitamin D, as some studies are now showing. You need Vitamin D in order to help your body absorb Calcium!
UPDATES!
We do have some new things to tell you about! We've just launched our new "Progress Promenade" page which is full of testimonials and pictures to bring you lots of inspiration! Have your own story to tell? Want to share your picture? Be sure to email me with your information! http://www.longhairloom.com/progress.html
Other pages with updates:
Interviews: Be sure to read our new interview with Chaum of Northwest Goods! We are trying to work out a group order for these products, and I'll be sure to let you know when that will be via email and by postings on the Loom.
Meetings - Read about more long hair meets!
Journal Listings - new journals have been added
Styling Station - More styles, so check them out!
The new Styling Station Central is still in the works! I'll keep you posted as it grows close to completion!
HAIRSTICKS
Hair sticks are now on sale on the Sticks and Stones page! Most sticks priced at $12.00 per set including insured shipping! Single sticks now on sale for $6.00!New sticks coming soon!
If there is something you'd like to see in the works here on the Loom, be sure to let us know! We thank you for your contributions to the site. You make it the special place that it is!
Long May You Grow,
Fox
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