Hair tends to be a complex topic, especially when you’re first getting into care for your own. There are a ton of products on the market, but when it using those products, some of us really are in the dark. So, when you want to use the best hair dryers and salon quality products, where do you go? How do you get help? The first piece of advice that we want to give you is very simple: don’t experiment. You might be tempted to, and it might seem like a good idea, but seriously, don’t do it. There are resources out there that can help you to get on the right track, and sometimes, the products themselves give you clues.
Find Online Advice for Hair Dryers and Other Products Looking for advice online is a great start, and there are plenty of internet forums that will give you exactly what you need. Usually you would want to seek the advice of experts from these forums, but you could in fact find that there are others who have quality advice that will help you to get your hair under control. As always, beware of faulty advice, especially if you’re online and you have no idea where it is coming from. Keep in mind that you can use Facebook groups, as well as forums to get your information and keep your hair looking great. Talk to your Hair Stylist This is a matter of course, but it’s also something that far too many people overlook. Yes, you can talk to your stylist and they will be able to tell you whether or not the products that you are using are actually right for your hair. After all, who would know better than your hair stylist? More importantly, they can look at your hair and determine whether or not you’re making any serious mistakes. This is probably the best method to use, especially if you happen to have access to a hairdresser. If not, then you might be left guessing, or you might be reliant on the advice of others, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Check the Products You’re Buying When you’re buying professional hair dryers or anything else of that nature, you look at the brand name and you make sure it’s of quality construction. When you’re buying hair products, you need to do the same thing. Look at the ingredients and make sure that there is a decent concentration of the main one. In addition to that, you will want to make sure that you’re buying products that are right for your hair. Look at the label on the bottle and see what type of hair it is for – for example you’re going to have some that are good for curly hair, some that are good for coarse hair, and so on. There is a difference, so make sure you’re paying attention! Choosing the wrong products can have adverse effects for your hair and may even cause serious damage. In the best case scenario, you’ll simply end up with coarse and unmanageable hair. These are three of the best tips that we can give you for taking care of your hair, and properly using products. The most important takeaway here: don’t be afraid to talk to people and ask for help. The future of your hair is in your hands and the products that you choose to utilize. This article first appeared on HSI Professional
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The Short Curly Cut That Will Have You Booking an Appointment With Your Stylist ... Immediately The secret to your best curls ever
If you’ve ever visited a hair stylist who specializes in curls—or are a fan of Ouidad products for curls—chances are you’re familiar with the rake and shake. For those who are new to this method, you’re in for a treat because this might just be the trick to your best curls ever. Ouidad, a brand focused entirely on letting curls do their thing, was founded in 1984 and has since become a go-to source for natural-looking curls. They currently have three flagship salons, including one in Fort Lauderdale, FL; in addition to certified salons throughout the country. One benefit of visiting an Ouidad-certified salon, or any stylist that specializes in curls for that matter, is learning about the proper technique for caring for your curls. One such method that has changed the way we style our curls is the rake and shake. To give it a try, start with a product lineup specifically designed for your curl type. Ouidad breaks down the ideal formula on their site for loose, classic, tight, or kinky curls. Working from the nape of the neck upward, divide hair into five sections. Apply a small amount (about a quarter-size depending on the thickness of your hair) of styling product to each section, raking from root to tip. Raking through the curls with your fingertips will help to detangle and smooth, section by section. As your fingertips near the end of each section as you’re raking, shake your hand to loosen-up strands. The shake is what will help your curls form in their most natural way. Remember when we used to scrunch? This is the new and improved version that actually promotes your curls doing their thing all on their own. Diffuse to dry, with your tool set on a low, warm setting—just be sure you don’t touch your hair with your fingers as you dry. Messing with your curls will promote frizz. Finally, once your strands are dry, top it off with your favorite finishing product for curls that will last all day. This article first appeared on Southern Living Does caffeine shampoo really work? Or is it just another marketing ploy – targeting men who are balding or have thinning hair?
Will a caffeine shampoo restore your head of hair to its former glory? There is sublime genius in finding ways to use inferior grades of coffee that can’t be sold for human consumption. A good marketing campaign featuring a so-called expert wearing a white coat can sell anything to a man whose self-esteem is going down the plug hole… along with his hair. There’s a German product called Alpecin, an ‘After Shampoo Liquid’. Alpecin claims to grow hair back as a result of its caffeine content. Its manufacturers have commissioned research and – unsurprisingly – found it to produce positive results for hair growth. Unfortunately, these results came about by detaching hair follicles from balding men and growing them artificially in a laboratory. The follicles were exposed to a dose of testosterone and some were exposed to caffeine. There was reduced growth in the testosterone-dosed follicles, which is what happens in male pattern baldness. Meanwhile, in the ones that were exposed to testosterone and caffeine, some new growth was stimulated. It should, however, be noted that growing hair follicles in a test tube or petrie dish is not a reliable indicator of how well this can work on a man’s head. Does caffeine help or hinder hair health? Interestingly, the caffeine we consume orally could have a role to play in hair growth. As a chemical, caffeine targets the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone) which is the culprit in hair loss. DHT clings on to hair follicles and stops them from absorbing the important proteins, minerals and vitamins that perpetuate the hair’s growth cycle. Caffeine can keep DHT from attaching itself, thereby allowing the growth cycle to continue. You probably consume caffeine in a myriad of ways; through chocolate, energy drinks, colas and of course, coffee and tea. Several studies have been carried out on the effects of caffeine and hair loss and they’ve unanimously shown that caffeine doesn’t contribute to baldness or hair loss. If anything, caffeine can be a friend to the balding man. Just don’t count on it to perform miracles! The reviews: What do users of caffeine shampoos have to say? Look around on the internet and you’ll be sure to find plenty of men singing the praises of caffeine shampoo, insisting it’s been the magical cure to their male pattern baldness. The thing about reviews sites is that they don’t come with proof of veracity. Many times, they’re fake; fabricated reviews posted by representatives of the manufacturers to promote their products, and no one is keeping watch on who’s telling lies or the truth. Others aren’t true representations of factual outcomes. If a man looks in the mirror and sees a miserable hairline one day and after using a caffeine shampoo for a month or so, looks in the mirror again and sees thicker hair, would you call that scientific proof? More often, perceived results are the result of the placebo effect. People often feel better because they’re doing something … anything. And if the outcome is that they feel better, then that must be a good thing in itself. That said, if they want 100 per cent, irrefutable facts such as a hair count per square inch, then they may just be disappointed. Consider also that if the guy is experiencing intermittent hair loss, and not classic male pattern baldness, then his use of a caffeine shampoo could actually coincide with his hair growth cycle rather than the shampoo being a miracle cure. On the other hand, when people are moved to post a negative review, you can pretty much count on the graphic detail being a result of personal experience. Reports of burning scalps, skin redness, pain and discomfort can likely be counted on as truth because the men who post them usually don’t have a vested interest in the product’s success or failure. If anything, they’ll want to warn other consumers away from them. Caffeine shampoo: The bitter aftertaste No clinically viable evidence currently exists to prove that caffeine shampoos work. In the UK, only two treatments have been clinically proven to grow hair back. They are Finasteride (a prescription pill) and Minoxidil (available as a lotion or foam that you apply to your scalp). Don’t go investing in coffee stocks… counting on a caffeinated miracle cure for your baldness! Save your pennies and buy your daily cappuccino so you can enjoy drinking your caffeine the way nature intended. You never know, that coffee could actually go to your head. This article appeared on Man for Himself |
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