"It's important to the stylists at Olive's that you maintain a healthy head of hair between visits to our salon. Here are some of the special secrets we can share with you."
— Olive Benson


"Don'ts"

• Don't apply chemicals to your hair without a consultation from a professional stylist.
  
• Don't brush, scratch or shampoo hair and scalp before any chemical service.
  
• Never apply relaxer and tint on the same day or week.
  
• Allow a six month interval between application of a relaxer and permanent wave or three inches of new growth.
  
• Don't reapply a relaxer before six weeks has elapsed... don't reapply permanent wave before eight to twelve weeks have elapsed.
  
• Don't use the so called "No Lye" Relaxers ...they will in the long term, damage your hair and your child's hair too!!
  
• Don't press and curl chemically treated hair... stop allowing "Blow and Go" salons to use irons or flat irons on your hair.
  
• Never blow dry wet hair... towel dry your hair first... apply setting lotion or leave in conditioner then sit under a dryer until all moisture is absorbed.... allowing hair cuticle to close... then you can blow dry your hair on a medium setting.
  
• Never use sponge rollers - they will absorb all the moisture and Conditioners from your hair.
  
• Never use Magnetic Rollers, your hair will not dry properly.
  
• When sleeping, don't place rollers where your head will touch the pillow... stress cause by the roller will tear and weaken the hair... set the top of your head... wrap your hair around your head or pin clip your hair. Always wrap your hair with the pretty satin wraps sold only at Olive's.
  
• Never wear a plastic cap to bed if you have a permanent wave. Your scalp and hair will become rancid.
  
• Don't use plastic brushes. Natural or boar bristle brushes are best.
  
• Don't wear wool scarves or hats without a silk lining.
  
• Don't use tight uncovered rubber bands on your hair.
  
• Don't add dead hair, synthetic hair or wool to your hair. Every head of hair has potential with the right treatment. Discover yours before your do more damage.
  
• Don't have a chemical service in the seventh month of pregnancy.
  
• Don't use any chemical on your hair before major surgery.
  

"Do's: "

• Do have the proper hair analysis to determine the right products for your hair texture.
  
• Conditioning is mandatory every time you have a chemical.
  
• If your scalp is sensitive to chemical services, make sure that an oil is applied before service.
  
• Do advise your stylist of any medications your are taking. Specifically tranquilizers or diet pills before chemical service.
  
• Do have your hair shaped or ends trimmed after every chemical service to avoid split ends.
  
• Do sleep on a satin pillow case -- cotton robs the hair of moisture.
  
• Do rinse out chlorine and salt water after swimming.
  
• Do cover your hair when spending time in the sun.
  
• Do shampoo your hair after a workout or strenuous exercise. The salt from perspiration will erode your hair. If you work out more than once a week, consult your stylist for your particular needs.
  
• Do cover your hair when you go in the sauna... you can leave your hair uncovered in the steam room.
  
• Do use conditioning shampoos and creme conditioners on natural hair and very dry hair.
  
• Always maintain a balanced diet with exercise for a healthy head of hair

Good Luck and always ask us before you do something your hair will regret!