Top 50 Best Hairstyles
Find Your Hair Style
Articles about dry hair Hair
We Don’t Want Frizz in our Hair
Is your hair starting to look like first thing in the morning before your first cup of coffee you have stuck your fingers in a power socket? yes you know what I am talking about, the most horrible, most dreaded, most deplorable frizzy hair!
The causes of frizzy hair are:
- Lack of essential oils in the hair
- Lack of moisture in the hair
- Lack of protein in the hair
- Long hair, namely any hair that has been around for a long time passing the neck line.
Lack of moisture, essential oils and protein in the hair can cause frizz
Great Products to Combat Frizzy Hair
Following is a review of some lesser known hair products that can help combat frizzy hair. It is important to not add heavier products to frizzy hair like gel or mouse, instead stick to serums and mists. Always look for products specifically designed for anti-frizz or dry brittle hair.
Kerastase Oleo Relax Serum
This is part of the Kerastase Oleo Relax range. The Oleo relax range is designed to help fix the problem of dry, frizzy, thick hair and the serum is their number one fighter of frizz. After using this product your hair will feel silky and soft and you will be able to pass a comb or brush through it easily. These products do not come cheap at all, but they are totally worth it. The bottle goes a long way as you only need to use a couple of drops in your hair after every wash. This product is great for any type of hair, especially good for those girls out there with long thick curly hair.
Alberto VO5 Miracle Mist
Great product for untangling frizzy hair after it has been washed. It helps prevent breakage, use this before drying with a hair dryer or using a flat straightening iron. It helps tame frizzy hair and is better for those who will straighten the hair. If you just spray it on and leave it you probably will not find that it removes the frizz completely. This product has quite a strong fragrance.
Terax Miele Shampoo
This product is very hydrating for dry, brittle, frizzy hair. At the very least it won’t further dry out your hair. This product does not have a very strong smell, it is quite pleasant and it helps leave your hair feeling soft. It is more on the expensive side but the bottle contains a generous amount and will last a long time
The Basics of Hair Care
The Basics of Taking Care of your Hair
Following this basic guide you will see results in the improvement of your hair immediately.
Always use the right hair products for your hair type. If you are unsure of what your hair type is ask your stylist.
- Always wash your hair when it is dirty.
- Trim your hair every 6 to 8 weeks.
- Very hot water damages your hair, wash your hair with warm to cold water.
- Towel dry your hair with care.
- Make sure you use heat protecting products on your hair designed for use with your flat iron or hair dryer. This will greatly reduce the damage done to your hair.
- De-tangle and brush your hair delicately, remember that it breaks easily. Use a comb on wet hair.
- Use brushes made of natural bristle. They are quite expensive but it is a one off cost as they last forever and are very good for your hair.
- Apply an intensive hair masque once a week. Make sure it is suitable for your hair type.
- Let the hair dry naturally whenever possible.
Taking Care of Different Hair Types
Normal Hair
Normal hair has natural volume and is easy to brush as it molds easily and has elasticity. It is neither too thick nor too fine.
- Use a ph neutral shampoo.
- Wash your hair every 3 days or only when dirty. It is not necessary to wash it everyday.
- Pay special attention to the ends of your hair when conditioning it.
- Apply a deep conditioning hair masque at least once a month.
Dry Hair
Your hair is dry if it is very hard to brush and knots and breaks off easily. Dry hair has a dehydrated and opaque look, it lacks shine.
- Use a hyrdating shampoo especially formulated for dry hair.
- Always apply conditioner to your hair. Use conditioners for dry hair with hydrating oils like olive oil or almond.
- Use a deep conditioning masque for dry hair at least once a week. A good idea is to keep it on for a few hours and place a shower cap or plastic wrap over it. This will help the proteins penetrate the hair.
- Try to avoid whenever possible the sun, chlorine and saltwater.
- Use a silicone serum at the ends of your hair to keep them smooth.
- If you are going to use a hair dryer make sure you use the lowest setting.
- Always brush your hair with extreme care.
Oily Hair
Oily hair appears dirty very quickly. It does not keep hairstyles very easily.
- Wash your hair frequently.
- Avoid aggressive hair products and use shampoo for oily hair.
- Adding highlights or dying your hair will help dry it up a bit so that it appears less greasy.
- Add astringents to your hair to help regulate the oil in your hair and give you a natural shine.
Great Hair Galleries: