There's a reason that crochet hooks aren't sold in salons. They are sold in art supply stores. Crochet hooks are meant to crochet scarves, hats, sweaters, and other stuff made from yarn and thick thread. Hair is too thin and snaps easily when poked an dripped with each passage through your locks.
There's a reason wax is not sold in salons. Gels are sold there. Hair spray is sold there. Wax is sold in art stores and auto shops. it's used to water proof cars, and other products. When you waterproof your hair, you create little nooks where water gets in, but can't get out. When water sits around and doesn't go anywhere, you get a swamp. Organic mater decays in swamps. Your hair is organic matter. So it stats to decay and rot. Wax creates the perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow.
There's a reason salons ruin locks. Most beauty schools don't teach how to start healthy locks.
updated by @baba-fats: 01/13/15 09:39:30PM