Like shingles on a roof…
Did you know, the cuticle of your hair looks similar to shingles on a roof?
That is one bit of information that I think about at least weekly. Something my Phase 1 cosmetology school teacher, Lyndon, taught me that I'll never forget, and it's something you should know too, because it can help you have better hair!
No one wants ruffled-up shingles on their house (leakage) or their hair (frizz, damage).
Things you can do to get ruffled shingles include getting your hair bleached, having wet hair, blow-drying without intention, and sometimes even just having hair can be enough (everyone uses different products and has different routines). Yay!
I shared in a TikTok video that if you aren't blow drying your hair to 100% dry, you're doing it wrong. When hair is wet, the shingle is open and your hair won't be smooth. Or, if you're blow-drying with your hair flying all over, it's essentially providing a tornado for your locks. Yikes, time for damage control.
This is why silk pillowcases became so popular: to prevent ruffling the shingles.
This is why smoothing your hair in one direction while blow drying is important, so as not to ruffle the shingles.
This is why it's important to see a trusted stylist, so they don't blow your shingles off if you're lightening your hair.
If your hair is naturally curly, it tends to be more dry (I don't make the rules), but you most likely lean towards a shampoo and conditioner for dry hair, that's great! A drink for your hair is helping to close the shingles!
If your hair has been lifted (bleached), you are probably using products geared toward damage control. Wahoo! You're helping to close the shingles!
If your hair is limp, maybe you use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner and then follow it up with more volume products and a blow drying session with your head upside down, a paddle brush, and intentional movement to close the shingles! YAAASSS!
I hope that this little shingle-smoothing run-down has found you having a good ass day, and helps you get one or even 2 steps closer to your own Good Ass Hair Day!
