Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Bad Hair Day


Having a bad hair day? I hear you. It’s not always the fault of the weather though. Sometimes how you take care of it
Are you using the right shampoo? What about conditioner? Shampoo cleans your hair and your scalp, so you might want to base it on its condition: dry or oily.  Conditioner should be used to treat your hair.
Dry:  Try to use shampoos that are specifically formulated for dry scalp. Ingredients like menthol and tea tree can help moisturize your dry scalp. Look for shampoo labels that promote moisture, hydration, smoothing, or curls (especially handy if you have curly hair). These products promote moisture and can be beneficial to your dry scalp. Avoid strengthening, fortifying, and volumizing shampoos. These products can strip your scalp of necessary moisture.

Oily:  Look for labels that read volumizing, strengthening, or balancing. These products are less moisturizing and more effective at removing excess oil. Avoid shampoos that are hydrating, moisturizing, smoothing, or good for curly hair. These shampoos tend to add too much moisture to your already oily scalp. After shampooing, avoid working your conditioner into your scalp. Rather, concentrate on keeping conditioner on the mid-shaft and ends of your hair. Rinse well.

How to fake great hair when it doesn’t think so.

Get a Great Deep Conditioner - A weekly (or more if your hair is super dry) deep conditioner will revitalize dry hair, restore moisture, and help tame frayed ends.

Use a Blow-dry Creme -  A blow-dry creme helps your hair dry faster, your brush glide smoother, and your hair stay straight and frizz free longer. 

Perfect the Blow-out with the Right Brush - A great blow-out can fake a great hair day with perfection, but the best way to get a great blow-out is to have a great ceramic round brush.

Invest in a Better Hair Dryer - You'll be shocked at how much faster, smoother, softer, and shinier your hair can be with a great hair dryer.

Protect Your Hair From Heat - Many heat protectors lock in moisture, prevent heat damage, and seal the cuticle down giving the illusion of super shiny, healthy hair. Whether you curl, straighten, flip, or crimp your hair, good heat protection is a must. 

 Add a Little Curl - Instead of wearing your hair stick straight, add a little bend to the ends. Waves and curls bounce light and give the illusion of healthier hair.

Clip-in Extensions - Hair extensions can transform your hair in an instant. You can quite simply add volume, length, and thickness without a huge investment or a lot of work.

Finish with a Shine Spray -  Whether you just don't "do" hair spray or your favorite brand isn't as shiny as you'd like, try a shine spray to give a final healthy looking touch to your hair, no matter how you style it.

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