Showing posts with label conditioning hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label conditioning hair. Show all posts
Saturday, October 6, 2012
The Hair Court of Popular Opinion Rules on Deep Conditioners
All rise. Hair court is now in session. The honorable Judge Judy Sephora presiding.
Here are the charges. How do you plead?
Are you a long time hair abuser?
Answer: Probably more guilty than not.
Do you have a well-known heat addiction and couldn't give up your beloved hot styling tools even if someone offered you winning lottery numbers?
Answer: Well, a little guilty sometimes.
Have you ever or do you now have perm damaged or over-bleached hair that's so bad like a polar bear you'd be nearly invisible in a snow storm?
Answer: Okay but only maybe a time or two a long time ago.
Painful isn't it? Revisiting past episodes of hair abuse like this. So how well would you do if you had a date in hair court?
And don't lie. Because the verdict is easy to come to. There's a good reason for that hay hair of yours. And rather than Desperately Seeking Susan, you're desperately seeking something to take that mop of yours from fried to gorgeous. Does that about sum things up?
This is why some in their hour of need turn to deep conditioners. But sometimes you have to wonder. You read the product description on Amazon and it sounds more like a freakin' miracle in a bottle, doesn't it? So what is it? Hype or solid promise? Again sometimes you have to wonder.
Especially when you are easily preyed on, desperate for a solution as you are. Well, no, it's more like you ARE looking for miracle in a bottle. Yeah, this is exactly what you are hoping for.
Well truth is those with healthy hair probably want to deep condition at least once every two weeks. While those who haven't seen healthy hair since Bill Clinton was president want to do so more often. Using an intense deep conditioner. One that is loaded with proteins, panthenol and pro-vitamin B5 even.
Still if you are a color junkie, hot tool addict or have hair that is otherwise seriously chemically dependent, you may find the right product can indeed revive those lifeless locks of yours. Leaving you once again with silky, shiny, sleek, and bouncy hair. Or at least something that tames it enough to leave you free to venture forth in public without embarrassment. Free from the hope you had someone else's hair is on your head.
Naturally some claim they don't have the time to invest in a regular deep conditioning routine. In that case, why not apply the product to your locks immediately upon entering the shower? Lather up the rest of you while the conditioner is absorbed into your strands aided by the warming steam of your shower. That could work, no?
But the truly serious will apply their favorite deep conditioning product to their damp mane. They'll wrap their hair in a towel, slip on a shower cap, or wrap things up with plastic wrap. Sitting under a hair dryer only helps that much more. Or you might sit out in the sun. After 20 minutes (or as long as you can) comes the unveiling. And prepare to be dazzled by the difference. Softer, shinier, healthier looking hair.
Honestly, some of this stuff is so good if you're not careful your fav brand may end up being the first hair care product you like on Facebook. Yeah, the difference can be that dramatic. But for sure good enough to free you from throwing yourself on the mercy of the hair court. Because who wants to do that?
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Sexy Hair Secrets Your Stylist Might Have Forgot to Mention
Mornings can be so hectic. You're in a race to get yourself ready for work or school and it's one you can't afford to lose.
Yet if you aren't careful you can easily get sidetracked by problems with your hair. Problems that can slow you down as you head for the finish line - as in out the door and on the road. Ideally leaving yourself with enough time so that you won't have to use those NASCAR-like driving skills you may or may not possess to make up for lost time as you try to touch up your eye liner in the rear view mirror. Been there. Done that.
Facing that kind of pressure in the bathroom each morning during your beauty routine leaves little room for error. Sure a routine helps. Having first rate products that do the job as intended helps even more. Understanding what you need helps most of all. Since it makes all the rest fall into place better than a first rate make up organizer that's cute besides.
Otherwise what can I say? In the midst of the chaos you'll have to learn that the screaming you hear is you. But let's not go there. To help you avoid that, here's a short list of hair care stuff you should ALWAYS find in a well-stocked bathroom. Stuff that can help you avoid a morning hair meltdown.
For starters, moisturizing shampoo should be more common than Ramen noodles are in a college dorm. I mean given how prevalent dry hair is, and that should be no surprise given the ongoing love affair we have with hot styling tools, you need something to combat dry tresses. The right moisturizing shampoo does just what the label claims. It adds badly needs moisture, most likely in the form of conditioners and oils, so you have better manageability of your locks. Good for any hair type, it's essential for those coping with damaged, colored or otherwise processed hair.
Another bit of advice crossing the lips of a decent hair styling pro would be conditioner. Be it your run of the mill product, something for deep conditioning or a member of the leave in family. Some would hasten to point out the right one of these can save you precious time too. Since it can do double duty, as in help you detangle, soften, or shine up your mane.
I think I mentioned hot styling tools or what some consider to be a Godsend, didn't I? Yet anyone who uses them regularly (and who doesn't?) should become very familiar with thermal protectants and/or serums. If not all hope is lost since what these do is shield your strands from the heat. This protects your hair from breakage, split ends and other unwanted shine stealers. Ideally you want something that is both heat activated and alcohol free. Because given how often you should be using products like these, you'll risk drying out your hair if they aren't.
Now finishing products help hold the look you achieved together. In other words volumizing mousse, hair spray, gel and the like. Just don't get carried away here. Like some heat protectors, many of these are alcohol laden and can undo in a heartbeat all the moisture adding you've been doing so faithfully.
But you know what? After a while all the finishing product application can catch up with you. This is why a good clarifying shampoo is also a must have. It strips all the built up gunk that your hair is hiding under. Scrubbing your stands clean as a whistle making them ready for another go. Again some of the these can be drying. So it's always smart to condition afterwards.
All right. then. I feel better. I've done my bit for women everywhere rushing around in the morning like their hair is on fire. Although if it really was, none of this is going to help to be honest. In that case dial 911.
Yet if you aren't careful you can easily get sidetracked by problems with your hair. Problems that can slow you down as you head for the finish line - as in out the door and on the road. Ideally leaving yourself with enough time so that you won't have to use those NASCAR-like driving skills you may or may not possess to make up for lost time as you try to touch up your eye liner in the rear view mirror. Been there. Done that.
Facing that kind of pressure in the bathroom each morning during your beauty routine leaves little room for error. Sure a routine helps. Having first rate products that do the job as intended helps even more. Understanding what you need helps most of all. Since it makes all the rest fall into place better than a first rate make up organizer that's cute besides.
Otherwise what can I say? In the midst of the chaos you'll have to learn that the screaming you hear is you. But let's not go there. To help you avoid that, here's a short list of hair care stuff you should ALWAYS find in a well-stocked bathroom. Stuff that can help you avoid a morning hair meltdown.
For starters, moisturizing shampoo should be more common than Ramen noodles are in a college dorm. I mean given how prevalent dry hair is, and that should be no surprise given the ongoing love affair we have with hot styling tools, you need something to combat dry tresses. The right moisturizing shampoo does just what the label claims. It adds badly needs moisture, most likely in the form of conditioners and oils, so you have better manageability of your locks. Good for any hair type, it's essential for those coping with damaged, colored or otherwise processed hair.
Another bit of advice crossing the lips of a decent hair styling pro would be conditioner. Be it your run of the mill product, something for deep conditioning or a member of the leave in family. Some would hasten to point out the right one of these can save you precious time too. Since it can do double duty, as in help you detangle, soften, or shine up your mane.
I think I mentioned hot styling tools or what some consider to be a Godsend, didn't I? Yet anyone who uses them regularly (and who doesn't?) should become very familiar with thermal protectants and/or serums. If not all hope is lost since what these do is shield your strands from the heat. This protects your hair from breakage, split ends and other unwanted shine stealers. Ideally you want something that is both heat activated and alcohol free. Because given how often you should be using products like these, you'll risk drying out your hair if they aren't.
Now finishing products help hold the look you achieved together. In other words volumizing mousse, hair spray, gel and the like. Just don't get carried away here. Like some heat protectors, many of these are alcohol laden and can undo in a heartbeat all the moisture adding you've been doing so faithfully.
But you know what? After a while all the finishing product application can catch up with you. This is why a good clarifying shampoo is also a must have. It strips all the built up gunk that your hair is hiding under. Scrubbing your stands clean as a whistle making them ready for another go. Again some of the these can be drying. So it's always smart to condition afterwards.
All right. then. I feel better. I've done my bit for women everywhere rushing around in the morning like their hair is on fire. Although if it really was, none of this is going to help to be honest. In that case dial 911.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Conditioner: Yes, Virginia, You Really Do Need It
Two friends, Tiffany and Virginia were standing in the hair care aisle behind a shopping cart debating the finer points of conditioner. Because it seems Virginia had bought into some of the myths commonly heard on the street. That suggested hair conditioner was optional. Especially during summer months. When there was enough moisture in the air to float a cruise liner.
Yet Tiffany was adamant. "Yes, Virginia, you really do need conditioner. It's essential if you want healthy hair."
While Tiffany may be certain about the benefits of conditioning her hair, perhaps you are not. Perhaps you could use a brief refresher course.
For starters think of it this way. As one stylist to the stars put it, conditioning products finish what your shampoo starts. It goes a long way to making your hair more manageable. It helps fend off dryness. Healthy hair holds a style better. In other words is simply looks better.
4 Conditioning Rules to Live By
Don't Skimp on the Conditioner. You need enough to do the job. That and a quality product will actually fill the holes in the shaft itself. It helps to settle down and smooth rough cuticles or the outer layer of the strands. And it offers a degree of protection from heat or even pool chemicals.
Don't Apply Aggressively. By that I mean, you want to stay far away from the roots. That's where the oil naturally is found anyway. Which is to say the area near the scalp is the part of your hair shaft that really doesn't need conditioning. It's the older hair, generally anything past your ears, that you want to focus your conditioner on. Especially the ends. Especially during the summer.
Don't Be In A Hurry. Too many of us don't leave the conditioner on long enough for it to do its job. This isn't a 30 second process. Three, four five minutes is more like the duration you are looking for. There is no need to rush the rinsing of the conditioner down the drain. It does your naturally colored locks no good down there.
Don't Forget Deep Conditioning. If you want to put the brakes on breakage then you'll want to deep condition like once a month. Here's one way to go about it. Simply apply the conditioner, cover your head with a plastic cap and sit under a dryer for 15 to 20 minutes. A great way to add needed moisture to parched locks. All the more if those locks have been colored or highlighted.
Stylist Tip: During the hot summer months see if you can't give your blow dryer a rest. But if you insist on firing it up, note the word fire, then set it to the lowest temp to do the job. Remember the higher the setting the hotter the air your appliance blows. The hotter the air the dryer your ends will get. And fried ends split super easily.
Truth be told, everyone's hair is damaged. It simply a matter of how badly damaged it is. A way to improve the health of your hair is to properly condition it. And the key to conditioners is finding a product that works with your hair. And as the saying goes you may have to kiss a lot of frogs but once you find one that works with your locks you'll notice the difference. And so will your friends.
One more thing. Those who want more helpful info like this should check out FullerHeadofHair.com. Whether you are a hair care novice, or the one your friends turn to, like Tiffany here, you're bound to find new ideas and tips you can use at that website.
Yet Tiffany was adamant. "Yes, Virginia, you really do need conditioner. It's essential if you want healthy hair."
While Tiffany may be certain about the benefits of conditioning her hair, perhaps you are not. Perhaps you could use a brief refresher course.
For starters think of it this way. As one stylist to the stars put it, conditioning products finish what your shampoo starts. It goes a long way to making your hair more manageable. It helps fend off dryness. Healthy hair holds a style better. In other words is simply looks better.
4 Conditioning Rules to Live By
Don't Skimp on the Conditioner. You need enough to do the job. That and a quality product will actually fill the holes in the shaft itself. It helps to settle down and smooth rough cuticles or the outer layer of the strands. And it offers a degree of protection from heat or even pool chemicals.
Don't Apply Aggressively. By that I mean, you want to stay far away from the roots. That's where the oil naturally is found anyway. Which is to say the area near the scalp is the part of your hair shaft that really doesn't need conditioning. It's the older hair, generally anything past your ears, that you want to focus your conditioner on. Especially the ends. Especially during the summer.
Don't Be In A Hurry. Too many of us don't leave the conditioner on long enough for it to do its job. This isn't a 30 second process. Three, four five minutes is more like the duration you are looking for. There is no need to rush the rinsing of the conditioner down the drain. It does your naturally colored locks no good down there.
Don't Forget Deep Conditioning. If you want to put the brakes on breakage then you'll want to deep condition like once a month. Here's one way to go about it. Simply apply the conditioner, cover your head with a plastic cap and sit under a dryer for 15 to 20 minutes. A great way to add needed moisture to parched locks. All the more if those locks have been colored or highlighted.
Stylist Tip: During the hot summer months see if you can't give your blow dryer a rest. But if you insist on firing it up, note the word fire, then set it to the lowest temp to do the job. Remember the higher the setting the hotter the air your appliance blows. The hotter the air the dryer your ends will get. And fried ends split super easily.
Truth be told, everyone's hair is damaged. It simply a matter of how badly damaged it is. A way to improve the health of your hair is to properly condition it. And the key to conditioners is finding a product that works with your hair. And as the saying goes you may have to kiss a lot of frogs but once you find one that works with your locks you'll notice the difference. And so will your friends.
One more thing. Those who want more helpful info like this should check out FullerHeadofHair.com. Whether you are a hair care novice, or the one your friends turn to, like Tiffany here, you're bound to find new ideas and tips you can use at that website.
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