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.
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.
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.
