Posts filed under 'Hair Care'
Just like people go into great lengths to get their hair permed because of various reasons, alike people with naturally curly hair go into great lengths to get their hair straightened. Amazingly on some faces, straight hair appear lifeless and on some faces, curly hair looks unattractive and untidy. Hence, straightening is equally well practiced as permanent waving. One of these famous methods is the chemical process of hair straightening that can last between 6-9 months.
With this method, you can easily your desired straight mane, shiny and smooth look for your hair. Another technology that you can use for hair straightening is the use of hair straightening irons or good hair dryer. These tools are made up from the newest technologies of chrome-plated irons and ceramics that are best for straightening the hair. Ceramic material is best for minimizing static as well as eliminating frizziness of hair.
Advantages of Hair Straightening
Styling curly hair can be a painstaking task. Straightening is the easier way to transform that curly, wavy hair into silky and straight hair. Rebonding, hair relaxing & other straightening techniques acts like a boon for those having a constant worry of dealing with frizzy hair.
Disadvantages of Hair Straightening
Due to improper supervision of the heating equipments & the chemicals used, greater damage can be inflicted onto the hair & the hair follicles. The artificial restructuring of the hair due to hair straightening can make the hair more rigid in nature & difficult to maintain. Straightening your hair frequently should be avoided.
Hair Straightening Options
- Chemical Straightening
- Temporary straightening
- Non-Toxic Relaxing Method
January 12th, 2010
As part of our common hair care routine, many of us follow our shampoo with a conditioner. Conditioner helps restore essential moisture and nutrients to hair, making it moisturized, glossy and more manageable. While conditioner can offer great profit to your hair, if you select the wrong conditioner, you could end up with limp, lifeless hair. Knowing how to choose the good conditioner and how to suitably apply conditioner is essential to hair health. For centuries, both men and women have turned to various hair products to help them improve their appearance. After the discovery of the hair cleanser known as shampoo, the general public clamored for a product that can soften hair more effectively. Since then, various improvements were made from the original formula, and hair conditioning has become part of the beauty regimen of many around the world.
Hair Conditioning Benefits
Using conditioner on hair has many profits, beyond making it more manageable and softer to the touch. Because hair can be exposed to a variety of damaging scenarios, such as excessive moisture, sweat, UV radiation, humidity, and others, there is a need to protect it through deep hair conditioning. Deep hair conditioning also moisturizes the scalp, preventing dandruff and allowing hair to develop healthily.
Hair Conditioning Tips
- In case your hair is oily, make sure to apply conditioner simply on the ends.
- Protein-rich conditioners work best on damaged hair.
- After apply the conditioner, do not forget to comb your hair and distribute it equally on your hair.
- Wash your head with shampoo, then gently wring out your hair or stain it with towel and then apply the conditioner.
January 12th, 2010
FINE HAIR
You have seen this kind of hair-it hangs limply on the sides, is flat on the top and is lifeless. Some people call it “baby hair.” It tends to be flyaway and is difficult to style. The best tip for this kind of hair, besides getting the right haircut, is to use a penetrating conditioning shampoo with extra body as often as you like (hair seems to look fuller after a shampoo), a ten-minute conditioner every other week (it will give it more body), and no products for oily hair. If your hair and scalp also happen to be oily, more frequent shampooing with an “extra body” conditioning shampoo is a good idea.
THIN HAIR
If you have this type of hair, you know that, It is sparse (you can see your scalp through it), fragile and breaks easily-so handle it gingerly. You need an acid-balanced shampoo, to be used only once a week or so. Creme rinses may untangle your hair, but they will also keep it looking limp. You can use special body conditioners to add fullness to this type of hair.
COARSE HAIR
Coarse hair is usually difficult to control because it tends to be thick and wiry. It is healthy hair, but on humid days, it can get out of hand. If it isn’t dry, it may help you to wash it every other day or even every day with any normal shampoo. Frequent haircuts can do a lot to keep coarse hair under control.
THICK HAIR
This hair can be fine, it can be coarse-but whatever it is, you have in abundance. You should choose a shampoo that fits the condition of your hair-dry, oily or normal. Any rinses or conditioners are fine. Do condition this will untangle your hair, and you’ll need it!
DRY HAIR
Easily identifiable, dry hair looks and feels like straw, is usually split at the ends and is very dull and lifeless. Generally you are not born with dry hair-you make it dry. Any hair that has been bleached, permed or straightened will be dry. It needs a lot of care-oil treatments, acidic shampoos (and don’t wash it every day or it may get even drier), and conditioners full of moisturizing ingredients such as proteins. (Those of us who color our hair should know that the process damages only the hair the chemicals touched-new growth will again be healthy. Miraculous, isn’t it?)
OILY HAIR
Unless freshly washed, oily hair always looks greasy, as if you’ve slicked it down with gel. It always seems to look dirty. It is limp and stays close to your head, refusing to have any body. Moreover, having oily hair usually also means you have an oily scalp. You need to shampoo often with a shampoo especially made for oily hair, taking care to cleanse the scalp thoroughly with a double application of the shampoo. Don’t use a conditioner except on the ends (and then only if you have to)-or you’ll end up with “oilier” looking hair. If you need to use a detangling instant conditioner after shampooing, choose an extra-body product which is low in oily conditioners.
NORMAL HAIR
Normal hair is the envy of all of us-the head of hair you always wanted-shiny, full of body and absolutely gorgeous! Lucky you, you can do whatever you damn please-wash, condition, anytime and as often as you want-because whatever it is you’re doing, it must be right. But do remember, abuse it and you may be envying someone else.
November 6th, 2009
Hair extensions are bands of natural hair or synthetic extensions that attaches at the base of your head to reveal your hair longer or more deeply or both. Hair extensions are joined to the hair to create length and fullness. They can completely change your look from drab and boring to brilliant and glamorous. The strands are tiny and are applied underneath the client’s own hair. They are greatly comfortable to wear and completely invisible to detect. Hair extensions have come so far today that they are actually undetectable, when joined by an experienced stylist. Keep your hair extensions clean when you follow some useful tips. Some tips include hair extensions enmesh when dirt and sweat build up; wash your hair extensions after exercise, swimming etc.
Braided Hair Extensions
Braided hair extensions perhaps one of the ‘in things’ at present but instances of their use can be tracked down to a few Indian women decades ago. There are a lot of types of braiding methods such as Tree Braid, Braid Weave, Cornrow, and French Braid. These methods differ from one skilled beautician to another. Thick and curly hair is perfect to make braided extensions for apparent reasons- it is not only stronger but also forms thick braids leaving less scope for the scalp to peep. To do a full head of individual braids with extensions will need 36 to 100 braids, and take from one to ten hours.
Hair Extensions - Tips & Ideas
- Brush your hair extensions and remove all enmeshes before washing it. Wash your hair extensions going in a descendent motion. Always do brushing from the beginning top to bottom movement.
- Do not brush hard. Brush your hair extensions 2 or 3 times for each day.
- Utilize a good attribute shampoo; your stylist can advise you what product is best for your hair extension.
- When large quantity of water is added at once to very dry hair, hair extensions can inflate upwards and tangle. Gradually wet your extensions and sweep gently them before you wash them completely.
May 20th, 2009