By Lauren LeVine
There’s no hair enemy as fierce and unyielding as the much-dreaded split end. “Split ends occur when the protective outer layer of the hair cuticle wears away because of external stressors such as heat styling and salon chemical services,” explains Amy Abramite, creative director and stylist at Chicago’s Maxine Salon. “Once the internal structure of the hair is exposed, it becomes weakened, dehydrated and damaged, causing split ends.” Although the only true way to rid yourself of roughed ends is to have them snipped off, our friends at StyleList found several things you can do between salon appointments to improve the look of damage and prevent more splits from occurring. Use a wide-tooth comb. After you apply conditioner in the shower, slowly run a wide-tooth comb through hair until all the tangles are out. This prevents the snaps and breakage you can incur when you try to brush out hair that is roughed up from a towel-dry, advises Jessie James, stylist at New York’s Marie Robinson salon. Mind your heat tools. That bargain-bin blow-dryer may be a tempting purchase, but inexpensive tools tend to dangerously overheat over time and burn ends into splits, warns James. Instead, use a top-rated economical brand or invest in a professional-grade dryer. Go gentle. “Imagine wearing a silk blouse every single day. It would get pretty beat up. Treat your hair like an expensive fabric, and it will last longer and look better,” says Natasha Sunshine, owner of Santa Monica’s Byu-Ti salon. Use only covered elastics with no metal piece, like those made by Goody to tie hair into a ponytail. Take folic acid and biotin. There’s a reason they say you are what you eat: Nutrients literally build the proteins that make up your hair strands. Two B vitamins in particular—folic acid and biotin—have been shown to supplement hair health, length, and thickness, says Sunshine. Folic acid helps the production of red blood cells, which powers the growth of hair. Foods rich in folic acid include green leafy veggies, oranges, soybeans, and wheat. Biotin strengthens both hair and nails through its metabolism of fats, carbs, and proteins. Brown rice, lentils, peas, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and soybeans are all rich in biotin. Use leave-in conditioner. Conditioners that you rinse out in the shower will do little to nothing for split ends, but a leave-in conditioner will add extra protection that stays on strands as you heat-style and go about your day. Blow-dry the right way. Always use a nozzle on your dryer to control and direct the flow of air, and dry hair in a downward direction before sectioning off and drying completely with a round brush. This way, you spend far less time with intense heat straight on the hair. “If possible, air drying 90 percent before picking up the blow-dryer is even better,” says Sunshine. And of course, if you can naturally dry all the way, that’s always your best option. Limit damaging services. There’s unfortunately no way around it—treatments like hair color, highlights, straightening, and perms all cause trauma that can result in a bevy of split ends, says Abramite. Try to limit service to just one major hair concern and refrain from washing strands for at least 48 hours afterward, when they’re most porous and likely to break and split. Not only will hair health improve after you go on a chemical-service diet, but your wallet will thank you. Get regular cuts. Although a haircut is the only way to get rid of split ends, regular trims are your best protection against them. The longer you wait to trim, the greater the chance you have of split ends worsening and traveling up the shaft. It may sound counter-intuitive, but this is why it’s actually best to get frequent trims if you’re trying to grow longer, healthier hair. Whatever your hair type or style, our experts recommend you get a cut or trim at least every six to eight weeks. (source)
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11/13/2016 0 Comments Hair Care Tips for Autumn and WinterWinter takes its toll with flying hair, dry scalp and styling problems caused by wearing hats. In the winter months, hair needs a lot of tender loving care. Use our tips to avoid dull looking hair in the cold season.
You may wonder why hair is dry and incredibly unruly at cooler temperatures. In the winter months hair tends to lose its silky nature and is not at all willing to submit to our styling efforts. The culprits are the low moisture contents of cool outside air and heated inside air. If you wear a hat to keep warm, the hat material will rub against the hair fibres and in the process create static electricity. As a result hair will look dull and resist all attempts at styling. Use our simple hair care strategies to reverse the mulish behaviour of winter hair. Proper Hair Care in Autumn and Winter Heat and friction interfere with the natural structure of the hair. This damages the hair cuticles, which in turn leads to brittle, dull-looking hair. The solution: Rich conditioning treatments with oil extracts prevent the damage and make damaged hair cuticles smoother. Simply add a few drops of hair care oil to your shampoo or work the oil through the ends of your still damp hair. This will keep hair supple and shiny. _______________________________________________________________________ Fly-away hair is arguably the most annoying property of winter hair. It is caused by heated interior air and the contact of hair fibers with other fibers such as the fabric fibers of hats, headbands, and clothing. The movement of these fibers against hair produces static electricity, which makes hair stand on end. The solution: There are styling products, which help to prevent fly-away hair. Among them are styling mousse, extra-gloss wax, and hair oil. _______________________________________________________________________ The lack of moisture also results in a dry scalp. The scalp will produce less sebum, which may lead to dandruff. An itching scalp can be quite irritating. The solution: Use a dandruff shampoo. _______________________________________________________________________ Few people want to go outside without a hat on a cold wintery day. This keeps the ears warm but the hairdo will be undone. Hats tend to press the hair flat to the scalp. The solution: Use volumizing spray or salt spray before you blow-dry your hair while hanging your head upside down. Carry the spray with you to refresh your hairstyle after taking off your hat. Should you be washing your hair with hot or cold water?
There are advantages and disadvantage to washing your hair with hot or cold water; but is one temperature better than the other; and is there a perfect routine? Washing your hair with HOT water (+/-) + Hot water rinses oil and dirt Hot water is the best temperature for washing hair that contains a lot of dirt, oil or product build-up. The heat from the water opens the hair cuticle open, allowing shampoo to more deeply clean. + Hot water dissolves hair products Heat speeds up the rate that cleansers can dissolve product residue. This allows you to more effectively clean your hair before applying new product. – Hot water can make your hair overly porous Hot water can dehydrate the scalp, resulting in reduced moisture in the hair. It can also dry your hair as it strips it of its natural oils – making it vulnerable to breakage. – Hot water causes frizz Every type of hair needs moisture to stay frizz free. As hot water strips the hair of natural oils, moisture escapes the hair shaft and can leave your hair frizzy. Washing your hair with COLD water (+/-) + Cold water makes your scalp cleaner Cold water shuts the hair cuticle and also closes your pores. By rinsing your hair with cold water, you protect the scalp pores from things like dirt, grease and oil. Also, if your pores are sealed, then you are also much less likely to suffer from hair fall. + Cold water makes your hair shinier Cold water will close the hair cuticle, resulting in a smoother, glossier surface. This is exactly the same as using cold air from a hair dryer to reduce frizz and add shine. + Cold water seals the moisture in your hair On closing the hair cuticle, cold water also seals in moisture. Whereas hot water can remove the moisture from your hair, cold water retains the moisture and the hair’s natural sebum. + Cold water improves the blood circulation to your scalp When you’re cold, your blood moves faster and your capillaries widen to warm you up. Blood will rush to the scalp and hair roots, giving them all the valuable nutrients they need to stay healthy. It should also be noted that poor blood circulation can contribute to causing hair loss! – Cold water can be uncomfortable Showering in a cold shower is not pleasant, especially in winter. – Cold water can reduce the volume of your hair Cold water can make your hair look less dense and reduce its volume. This could be a concern for guys who have naturally thin hair. Hot or cold water: The perfect hair washing routine? I’d always recommend using warm water (not hot water) to wash and condition your hair. Slightly cooler water (not scorching hot) will limit the amount of damage you could potentially do your hair, but also allow you to cleanse the hair of product build-up. Use cold water for your final rinse in order to seal and protect the hair. Choose a temperature that you feel comfortable in! (source) "People don't want to be haunted by the ghosts of the people from whom the hair has come. There is still a 'yuk' factor to the whole idea of buying and wearing other people's body parts," she says. The whole supply chain is shrouded in secrecy from beginning to end." From wigs to weaves and hair extensions, the market for human hair is enormous. But few know where these lustrous locks come from and the journey they take across the globe.
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