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Posted on February 25, 2012 with No Comments
sFree®, a leading brand in sulfate-free shampoo and conditioners, announced today it has introduced a new line of sulfate-free and fragrance-free Emu Oil shampoos and conditioners. The announcement comes after consumer testing and requests for emu oil shampoo that is also sulfate, paraben and sodium laurel sulfate-free.
sFree® is the manufacturer and distributor of several products such as sFree Moisture and Growth Shampoos as well as a complete selection of conditioners – from light-weight to those that are silk protein based.
Sfree® Emu Oil Cleanser is a sulfate, fragrance & paraben free shampoo. Emu oil is a natural anti-inflammatory which helps ease scalp tension and stimulates hair growth.
For those unfamiliar with Emu Oil or its benefits, it is and has been used for centuries in Australia and New Zealand. First used for treating skin problems (burns, cuts, rashes, etc.), it has quickly made its way to the hair care arena – becoming a key ingredient in shampoos and conditioners for dry hair, in particular. Its well known for infusing moisture into the scalp and directly into the hair shaft, greatly improving moisture content and thus reducing dryness, split ends, breaking, and improving strength.
Emu oil is a natural anti-inflammatory which helps ease scalp tension and stimulates hair growth. It also has been shown to reduce soreness and stop swelling. It helps the scalp heal faster and rebound from minor aches and irritations. Emu oil is a natural emulsifying agent which means it blends well and will not leave an oily residue on your hair and scalp.
While emu oil products have become increasingly popular as folks in the United States “discover” its benefits, so has ssulfate-free hair products. As a society we are becoming more sensitive to non-natural and non-organic products. And, there is significant clinical evidence that sulfates can damage the hair – making the hair weaker, increasing split-ends, slowing growth, and in some cases where there may be allergic reactions to harsh sulfates, thinning and hair loss.
As a result there is increasing demand for emu oil and sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. This is where sFree® Hair Products has focused its efforts.
Follow this link to learn more about sFree® hair products.
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Category: Best Hair Care Products For Damaged Hair, Best Hair Repair Product, Dry Hair, Emu Oil Benefits, Frizz, shampoo for dry hair, SLS Free Shampoo
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.
Posted on September 15, 2010 with No Comments
Lets face it frizzy hair sucks, its like walking around with a wild animal on your head and if one more person asks if you stuck your finger in a light socket you are going to snap. There are many reasons you can have frizzy hair. Some are due to the enviornment like humidity, extreme heat, cold, or wind. Frizz can also be due to a terrible 
hair cut and product gunk that builds up. Using the right products for frizzy hair can leave you with soft shiny hair. So what products are we talking about you may ask? A good shampoo and moisturizing conditioner and leave in conditioner or oil will make a huge difference. By adding these few things to your everyday routine your hair will transform before your very eyes.
Here are a few helpful tips to help keep your hair under control. Don’t wash your hair everyday, this will dry it out, but you should use a leave in conditioner or treatment daily this will help deep condition your hair keeping it soft. If you have wispy hair use a light conditioner to keep it from looking flat. If you have thick hair use a heavy conditioner.
Try to use a deep conditioning treatment once every 7 days. This will help regulate your hairs moisture levels and make it stronger and healthier. A good recipe for a homemade treatment is:
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 banana mashed
- 3 drops of emu argan, jojoba or olive oil (your choice)
Directions: Mix ingredients together until smooth. Massage into your hair and let sit for 30 min, then rinse in warm water. Let Air Dry.
This will leave you with smooth frizz-less hair, that is soft and well conditioned. The trick you need to remember is finding a product that will work with your hair type and location. If you live in a humid environment find a product that targets humidity. If you live in a dry environment target a product that hydrates the hair. Cream based products are great for hydration and they fight frizz, but make sure they don’t weigh your hair down.
Finally stay away from strong styling products which are made with alcohol. This will dry your hair out and make your frizz 10 times worse. Avoid hot oils which can burn your hair and leave it damaged which will make it frizzy as well.
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
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.
Posted on November 23, 2009 with No Comments
With cold, dry weather comes the annual mecca for frizzy hair help. We, our customers, and co-workers see a dramatic increase in questions about how to deal with hair that is overcome with frizz, static electricity, and damage.
Tame Frizzy Hair
For most of us in the industry and for most anyone who is fairly serious about their hair, we know that dry air (lower humidity), wind and cold depletes oils and moisture. The dryness makes hair less resistant to humidity, decreases moisture content, and becomes harder to control, style and manage.
Frizzy Hair Help - For Beautiful Hair
There are several things we can do to reduce frizz and get your locks the help they need.
- I always recommend switching to a moisturizing shampoo during the fall and winter if you do not use one on a daily basis. Shampoo/conditioner combos generally work well but are often hard to find – at least good ones that don’t weigh down your hair or leave it feeling “too silky”. Most folks’ hair works well with a good emu oil shampoo for improving moisture. We’ve written several blog entries for emu oil, its impact on the follicles and scalp, so I won’t go into detail (though there is a link above). As a side note, its good for scalp health and works well for treating any flakiness or dry scalp you may be having also.
- Watch the use of heat appliances. Flat irons, blow dryers and curling irons can wring the moisture our of most styles very quick. Besides the resulting frizziness, this is one of the leading contributors to hair damage. Weakening the follicle shaft causes breaking and split-ends. Use a thermal protectant. Most are leave-in conditioning sprays that can be used before heat is applied. They help coat the follicle shaft and make the shaft “slippery” so they don’t snag on flat irons and break. They also help seal-in moisture.
- Try an oil treatment. A couple of good ideas are Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil and Emu Oil. I recommend using Argan Oil. Argan oil is natural (unless combined with something not natural) and increases drying time and conditions. For the money, its a great investment for treating dry, frizzy hair – you don’t spend as much time styling and you get conditioning and protection. MoroccanOil is a very popular name-brand as is Marrakesh Oil, and Agadir. All are 100% argan oil and/or have been supplemented with Vitamin E or Hemp oil. On a personal note, Marrakesh is my favorite…I love the smell.
- From a styling perspective, you can cut-down on frizz and fly-away using styling aids. Gels, hairsprays, mousse, pomade, et al are good for holding a style in place. Make sure they don’t contain alcohol and that you don’t allow product residue to build-up. This can increase dryness and promote scalp problems like psoriasis, dandruff and associated symptoms like scalp flakes, scabbing, inflamed scalp tissue and itchy head.
Getting successful frizzy hair help is often just paying attention to how and when your hair frizzes. Noticing time of day, products you are using, temperature, can give you some clues as to how to tame frizz and get your hair behaving.
