POLOKWANE – Winter can have damaging effects on your hair as the cold and dry air can cause the cuticle of the hair strand to slightly lift. In addition, winter conditions can cause dryness and breakage.
Hair health activist and style alchemist Reneé Potgieter is on a mission to get us all to fall back in love with our natural locks. In her 20 years spent in the hair business, Reneé has learnt that there is a gentler, more accepting way for us to uncover the hair of our dreams. This gentle approach begins with allowing your hair to heal, letting mother nature take the metaphorical brush and breaking the cycle of chemical dependency to begin the rehabilitation process.
To start our holistic hair care journey, one must first understand the mistakes made and embrace our hair’s true nature.
How do you know if your hair needs rehabilitation?
Just like skin, hair will display signs of ageing and damage if mistreated. Dullness, build-up, dry scalp, dandruff, oiliness, hair loss and sensitivity are all common side effects of long-term chemical dependency.
These symptoms can be caused by a wide variety of sources including a build-up of silicone on the hair shaft, compromised porosity and elasticity, pH imbalance, a nutrient deficiency in the body, a medical condition such as a thyroid imbalance, genetics, and physical reactions to the chemicals in your hair products.
Paying attention to your body and taking a minimalist approach to products and styling will give your hair time to find its natural equilibrium again.
What is the Hair Rehab process?
“No matter how long you have been using harsh methods, if you start with the basics and have patience, your hair will recover. To unveil your inner goddess will take time so be gentle with yourself and allow yourself to adjust and recover. You are already beautiful, and your ideal hair is waiting for you, with a gentle approach, a holistic plan and a little time, it is only a few simple steps away,” Reneé said.
*Content provided by Reneé Potgieter
