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Protein Hair Treatment for Black Hair

Posted on September 7, 2011 with No Comments

Healthy hair is beautiful hair, but just conditioning is sometimes not enough. That is where protein treatments come into play. Can these treatments really help make you hair stronger and healthier? The answers is yes and no. For the right person a protein hair treatment can be very helpful.

If you use chemicals on your hair, extreme heat or color then a protein treatment should help you. It does this be replacing all of the moisture and proteins that were lost by these treatments. If you have natural untouched hair protein treatments can help you, but probably not as much.

Protein treatments are good for black hair and can quickly make a huge difference. Most women damage there hair by their everyday habits like using a flat iron or relaxer. Treatments can help repair damaged areas helping the hair break less and grow longer.

One good thing about protein treatments are that you can do them once a month or once every few weeks. They do not have to be done daily. Your hair will tell you when you need a protein treatment. If your hair is dull and breaks easily or feels rough and coarse then you need a treatment.

If it is falling out fast or breaking every time you touch it then you need a protein treatment. In extreme cases your hair can actually thin due to lack of protein. Stick to essential proteins like silk or soy. These proteins are very beneficial to your hair and they do a good job at repairing breaks in the shaft.

You want a protein that will actually help rebuild your hair while fixing weak areas. If your hair is breaking off very badly think about using a protein conditioner with a vitamin and mineral shampoo. This will help supplement the protein and keep your hair healthy and strong.

Protein treatments can help all hair types and styles, but should not be used anymore than once every few weeks at the most. They help stop breakage and help your hair grow faster and stronger. A good protein treatment will not only help strengthen hair but stop breakage and leave your hair soft and shiny.

Treatments for Brittle Hair

Posted on August 8, 2011 with No Comments

Brittle hair can be caused by lack of nutrition, extreme sun, wind, or cold exposure or over use of chemical treatments such as hair color. Hair is considered brittle when it easily breaks when you run your fingers through it.

A healthy hair keeps a moisture level right at 12.5% sometimes a little higher and sometimes a little lower. When this hair get dehydrated it gets brittle because the hair is held together by moisture and protein bonds.

Certain types of hair are more susceptible to breakage like longer hair. It breaks easily because it has more weight on it than short hair. Dry hair often leads to brittle hair. Cold weather makes this worse where as hot weather tends to make your hair more oily.

When this happens using a proper moisturizing shampoo and conditioner can help calm breakage and stop brittle hair. Hair is like any other organ of your body and can be mistreated by harsh chemicals, bleach and color treatments so try to avoid them if possible.

If you do live or work in an environment that exposes you to harsh elements make sure you use a protein conditioner to help restore moisture an add strength to your hair. A shampoo full of vitamins helps as well to patch damaged areas.

A good hair treatment is emu oil, it helps moisturize the hair and scalp. This in turn helps your hair to become healthy and rejuvenated. When styling your hair use a thermal protector to help guard against heat burn from the heating tool itself.

A water based leave in conditioner can so help make your hair strong. It also keeps from weighing it down and leaving it greasy. There are many different natural oils that help other than emu oil like jojoba oil.

It helps moisture stay in the hair longer. It along with emu oil can help battle a number of different scalp and hair problems. Different proteins can help hair as well. They can help add luster and manageability to unruly hair.

What you put into your body can effect your hair so drink plenty of water and stay away from fried foods. Eat healthy fats such as nuts and avocados. Take hair vitamins for nutrition if needed.

Vitamins for the Hair A Natural Approach To Hair Growth

Posted on May 12, 2011 with No Comments

Your hair is starting to thin in areas, what do you do? There are literally thousands of hair loss products floating around today which one is right for you, do they work? Some hair loss products are harsh chemical which can actually make your hair thin worse, imagine that using a hair loss product that makes your hair fall out faster. A more natural approach are vitamins for the hair, they are easy to use and work very well. They are gentle and give you the minerals and vitamins you need easily, in your normal diet you don’t get your recommended dosage so they help.

Vitamins tend to be inexpensive compared to other products and more safe, which is a plus. It usually takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks to start to see results but once you do you will be hooked, and your hair will be healthy. Hair loss vitamins are worth the wait because of their high success rate and natural base, which is good for you. Also there are no side effects at all, which is great if you have certain allergies. How do vitamins help your hair you may be wondering, do i have to take them forever?

Your hair needs certain things to be healthy, these things are Vitamin B and Amino Acids. Just any old type of Vitamin B won’t do your hair needs Vitamins B 3,6,9 and 12. The amino acids help carry the different versions of Vitamin B to the hair and scalp for healthy and faster growth. It also helps make the hair stronger for less breakage. You can find Vitamin B naturally in everyday foods we eat, but you usually don’t get your daily recommended dose, this is one reason a vitamin supplement is so important.

Vitamin B also helps with blood flow to the hair bulb which helps carry more nutrients to the hair causing it to grow faster and more healthy as well. Some different types of Vitamin B have even been shown to slow or even reverse the signs of graying hair. Proper hydration also makes a big difference in hair growth as well. Dry hair tends to be brittle and break easier than hydrated hair.

Vitamins are a great natural way to help stop hair loss and even start growing new hair. They are natural and use no harmful agents, which is great if you pay attention to what you introduce into your body. Vitamins can also actually prevent hair loss from occurring in the first place most of the time by keeping the hair super healthy.

Vitamins have been proven to work for hair loss. There are many positives to using vitamins and very little if no negatives. Best of all they are all natural and not expensive.

What’s The Best Hair Care Products For Damaged Hair?

Posted on November 12, 2010 with No Comments

Have you ever wondered what is the best hair care products for damaged hair. If you have then we are both in the same agreement everyone claims their products are better
than others.  That is why we are looking for the best hair care products for damaged hair.

For years I’ve tried all types of products especially the ones my friends have used. Nothing had seemed to be the right one for me. I have very damaged hair from years of blow drying using the flat iron and just the daily day to day environment. I have always tried to use products that were not harsh to my scalp, but sometimes not everything is perfect.

I was told if I looked online for products and not just in stores I could probably find something that would work for me.

So that’s just what I did. I found a conditioner for dry damaged hair. The conditioner had really made a difference. The active ingredient is natural and is called Emu Oil. Emu Oil is great for all hair types and supplies the hair with a ton of moisture. Emu Oil is also know as a carrier oil which helps penetrate the other natural based ingredients into your scalp which has helped to care for my damaged hair.

I kept looking online to see if there was something else I could use for after shampooing and conditioning my hair and I found a leave in conditioner that is great for damaged hair. You just spray into towel dried hair and style as normal, This product contains Horse Tail extract which is good for strength and shine.

I use these products on a day to day basis and I wouldn’t trade them for any others. My advice don’t just look for convenience you might have to do some serious research online instead of just store to store shopping.

Best Hair Repair Product

Posted on October 11, 2010 with No Comments

When it comes to hair repair natural is always better so look for shampoos that are naturally based. Also vitamins and minerals play a huge role when it comes to the health of your hair, look for vitamin shampoo, this will help load your hair with the vitamins that it needs. A good leave in conditioner goes a long as well when it comes to fighting frizz and battling split ends.besthairrepairproduct

Silk protein is good for you hair as well so find a thick silk protein conditioner this will help patch up the weak areas on the hair follicle. Finding the right deep conditioning treatment for you is very important as well. Look for a treatment that can be used no more than once a week. Any more than that and it will leave your hair oily.

A good moisturizing conditioner is needed as well when your hair starts to dry. This conditioner should be neutrally based like an emu oil conditioner or jojoba conditioner. These conditioners will help once you start to get dry or brittle hair. To get a deep conditioned look you can also use argan oil to help hydrate and style your hair as well. Oils such as emu, jojoba or argan oil help moisturize your hair but do not use to much because they could leave your scalp greasy.

So when it comes to the best hair repair product, its best to find a complete treatment. A good shampoo, conditioner, deep treatment and hair oil can make a world of difference.

Is Naomi Campbell Losing Her Hair?

Posted on July 14, 2010 with No Comments

Just the other day a photo of Naomi popped up, and it looks like she is losing her hair. So we did some research to see if the picture was legitimate and if it was to see why this may be happening. The first thing we found out is that the photo is real, it was shot by Dennis Basso for a fashion shoot.

So we researched some reasons she might be losing her hair, medication, stress, alopecia, or DHT. All of these could be potential causes. To us it looks like alopecia due to wearing braids for years and years. This can weaken the hair and cause it to break and thin, if not treated it can lead to hair loss, lucky for her it is not permanent. It can come back if treated right.

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Sfree® announces sulfate-free and paraben-free hair products

Posted on February 2, 2010 with No Comments

February 2, 2010 – Atlanta, GA – Today Sfree® hair products announces its new line of sulfate-free and paraben-free hair products.

After extensive research and evaluation, Sfree® announced today it has launched its new line of color-safe products developed specifically for improved hair and scalp health.

Sfree Sulfate-Free Hair Products

Sfree Sulfate-Free Hair Products

The products are headlined by a solution for maintaining and improving moisture, a gentle deep-cleaning clarifying shampoo, and a light-weight conditioner.

Sulfates (SLS) and paraben preservatives have long been considered by styling and salon professionals as sources for hair and scalp damage.  SLS, most commonly used as a surfactant in OTC , chain, and large discount retailer hair products help save costs, but does little for genuinely improving health.

To the contrary, SLS and parabens are thought to be responsible for many problems women, men and children have with hair growth, scalp diseases, breakage and acute damage.  Common problems such as scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff and scalp inflammation are also thought to be triggered in large part by the chemicals found in many store-bought products.

Sfree® new sulfate-free products have natural and organic-based ingredients developed specifically for providing necessary cleansing, protection and conditioning.  The use of 20+ botanical extracts help nourish the scalp and hair for improved circulatory delivery of nutrients while helping build volume and protecting from heat and chemical treatment damage.

Sfree®’s three new products – Sfree® MOISTURE Hydrating Shampoo, Sfree® CLARIFY Clarifying Shampoo, and Sfree® LITE CONDITION conditioner are all color-safe and are recommended for use to extend color life and add brilliance.