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Posted on January 5, 2012 with No Comments
Best 2012 Products for Dry Hair
If you have brittle or frizzy locks you may be frustrated and convinced that there is nothing out there that will help you with this problem. That is not true as this article will give you some ideas for the best 2012 products for dry hair to give you those beautiful and luscious tresses that you desperately want.
For parched locks the best 2012 products for dry hair will definitely include a leave in conditioner. Leave in conditioner is a wonderful trick to have in your bathroom when your locks are particularly brittle. This type of treatment is great because it keeps moisturizing your tresses long after you are out of the shower. However, do not use leave in conditioners every time you shower because it will make your locks look dirty and greasy and nobody wants that. Using a leave in conditioner once a week is sufficient.
Oil treatments should be in your arsenal also. Oil treatments are wonderful things as they completely repair the damage to your locks and split ends leaving you with a shine that will last for a month. However, just like with a leave in conditioner, you must be careful how much you use oil treatments as they will make your locks look very greasy. Right after you do an oil treatment, your tresses will look oily but don’t worry that will go away in a day or two. You should only do a treatment once a month (at the most) or once every three months (at the least). Your locks will definitely thank you if you do this on a regular basis and they will always look hydrated and beautiful.
The next best 2012 products for dry hair are specialized shampoos that are created with brittle and damaged locks in mind. You will want to look for shampoos that say “silk”, “sleek” or “moisturizing” on them as this means they have extra moisturizers in them to keep your locks shiny and strong. Some of these shampoos formulated for dry or brittle hair will have added nutrients and vitamins like Omega-3 fatty acids in them that repair your locks from root to tip. This is very important as parched tresses usually indicate that they are not healthy and need to be repaired.
You will have to experiment with these best 2012 products for dry hair to find out what works best for you. Once you start using these tips your locks will look luscious, soft and healthy.
Posted on August 23, 2011 with No Comments
Dry hair can affect anybody, but how you handle it is very important. If you take care of the problem 
from the source it will stop the dry hair and make your scalp more healthy. If not treated correctly your hair will become like straw and break easily. Using a shampoo for dry hair is important, it will keep your hair healthier for longer.
The purpose of a shampoo is to wash away dirt and grime, but it also washes away your natural oils which can dry out your hair. I thing you can try to do if find a shampoo that is very moisturizing. This will put moisture back into you hair that the shampoo can take out.
Look for shampoos that are naturally based. They will be more gentle on your scalp and less likely to cause problems. Also try to find a moisturizing conditioner, but make sure it is not to heavy because if it is it will leave your hair flat.
If your hair shaft is thick, wavy or curly make sure you dry your have well after every wash. This will help the natural oils from your scalp work its way down the hair quicker. Thick hydrating shampoos work best for this hair type.
Look for shampoos that contain emu oil, shea butter or any other type of moisturizing property. When it comes to conditioning find a balanced conditioner to use after every wash this will lock in moisture and keep the hair healthy.
Stay away from hot oil treatment, they can burn the hair and lead to breakage, but if you need a boost you can use a deep treatment conditioning treatment once a month. Curly hair is a gift but make sure to skip days in between washes, this will help control tangles and frizz.
If you hair thin, greasy or dead hair use a lighter shampoo, this will keep the oils at bay. Make sure your shampoo is naturally based, because you will be using it daily it needs to be gentle. When using a conditioner you can opt for a light conditioner because your hair produces oils naturally.
If your hair is generally tangle and frizz free you probably do not even need to use a conditioner. If you need a little extra moisture you can use a water based spray leave in conditioner it is light weight and will not weigh your hair down.
If you can avoid coloring, heat or chemical treatments because they will dry your hair and scalp out. If you insist on using them make sure to deep condition your hair so it will stay hydrated. If your hair is colored you want a shampoo that will lightly coat the hair to protect the color yet make it more vibrant.
Also stay away from clarifying shampoos because they will strip your color and cause it to fade faster. If your hair is chemically treated make sure you leave the shampoo on for an extra minute or two to get better penetration.
Definitely use a conditioner just make sure it is a light one. Don’t let it sit on your scalp for a long time as it will make it oily. Always remember moisture is the corner stone of healthy hair so keep your hair hydrated properly.
Posted on February 18, 2010 with No Comments
In today’s modern world, short hair has become one of the leading choices to express one’s self, both in male and female. It gives the impression of being sporty and active in this social world. And on top of that, the benefits of short hair styles include decreased styling time and chance of hair breakage.
Beautiful Hydration for Short Hair
But one must take care of such in order to keep the glimmer of confidence. This is where taking care of it and maintaining moisture in short hair becomes necessary.
Caring for your hair is both for hygiene and cosmetology purpose. It is an act which includes cleanliness and beauty all at once. As hygiene would dictate, one should keep his hair as clean as possible. And as an aesthetic expression, it is necessary for the human hair to be as fashionable as one would like it to be. One important characteristic that should be manifested by a well-cared for hair is hair moisture.
Oils
There are many techniques applicable to keep a well moisturized and vibrant hair. One good example is the application of oils such as shea butter. Shea butter is rich with curative elements; and one of nature’s healthiest agents for moisturizing not just your hair but also your scalp.
Oils extracted from papaya are as popular and healthy. It is gentle enough besides being natural and very effective for daily use; it promotes hair smoothness and resiliency. Just remember that in applying oil, massage it gently into the scalp to assure the utmost penetration. This also helps to improve and stimulate the scalp’s own natural oils.
There’s Hair Treasure In Your Kitchen
You may also make use of materials found in your home to use for moisturizing hair. Oils from coconut and the popular safflower or the versatile olive oil are excellent options. If you want to pamper your short hair, treat it to a hot oil therapy at least once every week with the help of any of these oil options. Heat up the oil, just enough not to scald your scalp; then apply to hair from roots to tips.
Cover hair with a towel for about 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water after. Avoid washing your hair too frequently to retain hair moisture. Washing your hair excessively can cause your scalp and tresses to dry fast, depriving them of natural hair nourishers.
Give Your Hair A Good Night’s Rest
Investing in a pillow case made of satin or silk is another good idea. The soft fabric is kinder on your hair, helping you avoid split ends and excessive tangles. It also ensures that moisture is retained in your hair. Cotton sheets easily remove oils when your hair and scalp comes in contact with them. Frequent exposure to the sun’s unkind rays would also lead to the drying – especially during the winter when dry hair is common. Make sure that you avoid extreme exposures to it when in outdoors.
The Right Diet
A good diet is still by far the best source of moisturizing nutrients to nourish your hair. Drink the prescribed quantity of water to keep your body in good shape as well ensure that you hair is always in the best condition.
Proteins and vitamins are essential; it will be to your best interest to see to it that you are getting adequate supply. Poultry, seafood, nuts and green leafy vegetables enhances skin moisture as well as hair moisture.
If you are not sure that you are getting the right amount of nutrients there are various supplements you can choose from; many of them also provide your hair’s nourishment needs.
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.
Posted on October 1, 2009 with No Comments
For those of us in the mid-south, this was our first week of temperatures that dipped down below 60 degrees. The last few days in Atlanta have been arguably the best we have had all year – highs in the mid-70′s, low humidity, and night-time lows in the low 60′s ad mid-50′s. This is just the kind of weather that reminds you of camping, the mountains, and spending a lot of time outside. It is also reminds you of how dry, colder weather treats your hair.
Managing Dry, Fly-Away Hair
Low humidity mixed with colder, dryer air creates static electricity – resulting in fly-away hair, loss of control, and increased difficulty styling. Gone are the highly humid days that help keep your style in place; But, also are the days where you hairstyle soaks-up humidity and frizzy hair is the problem.
Here’s a couple of tips we recommend as temperatures begin to drop:
- If you can avoid blow drying with high temperature settings do so. Heat further robs the follicles of moisture.
- Leave-in conditioners can help control fly-away. We most often suggest spray-on, leave-in conditioners that have some heat protect. Heat-activated “Thermal Protector”-type sprays help keep your style in place while protecting from flat irons, etc.
- Use a daily mositurizing shampoo. Products with panthenol, jojoba oil, or emu oil are great for retaining moisture. If your hair is extremely dry (but not dirty), you might consider skipping shampooing for a day or two. For some of us this might sound out of the question, but for many with acute dryness, it is not uncommon – especially if your hair is prone to breaking.
A couple of other recommendations you might consider:
- Add some emu oil to your favorite shampoo or conditioner. A lot of folks use it by itself – rubbing into their hands and massaging into the scalp. Personally, I prefer to mix into a shampoo – a little dab of emu oil and a bigger dab of shampoo.
- Try argan oil. This has become very popular the past several years. It will give your hair a lot of shine and some brands smell great (Marrakesh Oil). It is used either before or after you style.
