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NYFW Models Reveal The Secrets For Healthy Hair

Top models from the Spring 2016 shows reveal tips (and even a few secrets) to strong, healthy hair.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Aamito

At the Tome show, Aamito revealed, “every few nights I apply coconut oil and other organic oils on my hair and it really keeps it moisturized. Forget the other brands, coconut oils are all I ever use. Other than that it’s very important to wrap your hair at night. It really locks moisture in.”

NYFW Models Reveal The Secrets For Healthy Hair
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Marihenny Pasible

While backstage at the Tome Spring ’16 show Marihenny Pasible explained Carol’s Daughter conditioners relieve her scalp of any itchiness. “Also, don’t use clip-in hair extensions,” she says, “it will rip out your hair. Use sew-in weaves instead.”

NYFW Models Reveal The Secrets For Healthy Hair
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Mireja Baxter

Mireja Baxter, who appeared in the Harlem’s Fashion Row show explains, “the secret to healthy hair is washing and conditioning with Cantu shampoos and deep conditioners. They are amazing! And, on another note, I also apply lemon and honey on my face for 10 minutes a day to dry out my pores.”

NYFW Models Reveal The Secrets For Healthy Hair
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