Recently the Man of Steel has such a pronounced Spit Curl, he almost looks like he stepped directly out of the 1950s.

"In the original The Death and Return of Superman comic book storyline, Clark Kent's more famous alter ego perished, only to return in a black suit with long, jet black mullet hair, which shocked some fans as it was a 360 departure from the superhero's iconic red and blue aesthetic."

Superman's Iconic Spit Curl Returns in Justice League Set Photo

By Kendra Aarhus

Hair products are a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States. Flashy advertising and beautiful imagery of perfect hair makes us all long for better hair days. Unfortunately, those commercials are also full of deceit; careful wordsmiths bend the truth to an often unrecognizable state. While the lies in the hair industry are vast, these four in particular need to be addressed and understood by woman everywhere.
 
See if you've believed these four bold faced lies.

1) You Can Not Repair Split Ends
Once a hair has split, you can put the most expensive serums and potions on your hair but nothing will repair that split end. Sure there are products that will smooth the frayed ends, and there are products that might even make your split ends appear (temporarily) repaired. Heat from a hair dryer, curling iron, or flat iron can also make split ends appear less frizzy for a while; in reality the high heat is probably making your split ends worse.
 
The truth is, the only thing that will actually repair your split ends is a haircut. Maintaining healthy hair practices, using products that don't dry your hair out, and making sure you get regular trims can prevent split ends. Products that promise to repair split ends are preying on your hopes and dreams.
 
2) You Can't Penetrate Your Hair with Protein
Protein treatments can be a nice treat for your hair and many are healthy for your scalp, but the fact of the matter is that protein products do not penetrate the cuticle of your hair. Products that claim to strengthen your hair with protein from the inside out, simply coat your hair with protein. In fact, over use of protein sprays can often be drying and cause your hair to get brittle or frizzy due to build up on the hair shaft.
 
What about the protein and keratin treatments that promise soft, frizz free hair? Well, that's a whole different chemical and heat reaction that has nothing to do with protein actually penetrating the cuticle of your hair shaft.
 
The best way to strengthen your hair from the inside out, is to take really great care of your scalp and to eat a hair healthy diet. Once your hair has grown past the surface of your scalp, it's at the mercy of the way you treat your hair on a daily basis. Keeping your hair hydrated and healthy will go a lot further than empty protein promises.
 
3) All Natural Hair Products, Usually Aren't
There's a big all natural product push going on in the beauty industry. Cosmetic companies are removing all kinds of harmful chemicals from their products and proclaiming their success on their labels. You've likely started wondering about the sulfates and parabens in your products by now.
 
The biggest problem is that the cosmetic industry by-and-large is very under regulated in the United States, and just because a label makes claims to be all natural, chemical free, or organic, doesn't mean that the formula is meeting any standards to actually live up to it's promises.
 
In all honestly, there are very few "standards" set to begin with, so labeling ends up being a big advertising scheme.

The other side of the problem is the internet; full of conflicting advice and doomsday warnings from a lot of people that have no actual education on the subject beyond what they learned by a Google search. It's hard to know what to believe and whom to trust.
 
The only way to truly understand what's in your cosmetics and your hair products is to understand how to read the label. I'll be honest; I'm not a chemist and I don't understand the majority of the labels of the products I use. But, until the cosmetic industry gets it's act together with honest labeling, there's really no way to be completely sure.
 
My biggest advice to anyone that's concerned with the chemicals in their hair products is to do your homework by researching reputable sources to determine what exactly is in your hair care products. Don't blindly trust the label to tell you the truth.
 
4) Your Hair Products are Full of Wax
Some of the products that make your hair feel soft and healthy are actually riddled with wax and silicone. There are a few waxes found in cleansing conditioners, no-poos, conditioners, and styling products that are pretty horrible. Why? Heavy waxes and silicones start off feeling soft and smooth, but over time these feel good additives can build up on your hair. Unlike other product build up problems, a clarifying shampoo isn't usually strong enough to strip silicone build up from your hair.
 
This build up can cause serious damage and breakage to your hair, and long term product buildup can actually clog your hair follicles. Hair follicles that are gunked up with wax can lead to hair thinning, weak hair, and even baldness. Yes. You can go bald from an overdose of wax and silicone build up.
 
The only way to keep the wax off your hair and out of your follicles is to avoid the worse offenders whenever possible. Silicones can be easily identified, as they usually end in -one, -conol, or -xane (such as, Dimethicone, Cetearyl methicone, Dimethiconol, or Cyclopentasiloxane). Waxes to avoid include mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), petrolatum, bees wax, and candilla wax (to name a few).
 
Fortunately for all of us, there are water soluble silicone based products that are great at helping you get that soft feeling of silicone, but will wash away with water and your favorite shampoo. Water soluble silicones are easily recognized by the "PEG" on the label include ingredients like this: 
 

• PEG-8 Dimethicone
• Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone
• Bis-PEG-8/PEG-8 Dimethicone
• Bis-PEG-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane
• PEG-8-PG-coco glucoside dimethicone
• Dimethicone PEG-X phosphate

 
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By Kendra Aarhus, Women's Hairstyles Expert

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Is Your Hair Color Fading Problems all Your Fault?
Whether you color your hair yourself (be careful, please) or you spend hundreds of dollars at the salon, some people just can't seem to catch a break with hair color fading. While some fading is to be expected, you may be surprised to learn that some of the reasons your hair color is fading is all your fault, and some of the things you always thought was fading your hair, really aren't at all.
 
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Your Hair is Damaged
Honesty is the best policy here. Is your hair damaged? Do you flat iron and curl it too often? Are your highlights damaging your hair? 
 
FACT: When you hair is damaged the cuticle of your hair doesn't seal down and the color escapes through this unsealed cuticle.
 
You may have damage that you don't even realize. For example, if you use box color often or your hair is over processed, your hair's cuticle suffers un-repairable damage.
 
MYTH: You can't reverse most damage that's already done to your hair, but there are a few things you can do to stop the damage and prevent future damage. Above all, be sure to discuss you hair's damage with your hair dresser and come up with a plan of products and services that can help prevent future damage.
 
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Your Shampoo is Stripping Your Hair Color
FACT: So often your hair color investment is literally washed down the drain by your shampoo. Shampoos can be full of sulfates and harsh detergents that wash everything off your hair, including the color.
 
MYTH: Color safe shampoo will not fade color.
 
The wrong shampoo can be the problem, but washing your hair too often is a guaranteed way to strip you color, no matter what kind of shampoo you use. While it's great to shop for shampoo that's sulfate free and color safe; you'll get more mileage out of your color if you put as many days between shampoos as possible.
 
A great alternative to traditional shampoo is a cleansing conditioner, but do your homework before choosing a cleansing conditioner. Many are full of waxes that can cause serious long term damage to your hair.
 
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Sun Exposure is Fading Your Hair
FACT: The sun is one of the biggest culprits of hair color robbery.
 
MYTH: Sunscreen for your hair will block UV rays and keep hair from fading.
 
Ultra Violet protection is a lot easier with hair products these days, but even the best sun screen can't completely prevent color fade from sun exposure. If you know you're going to be spending a lot of time in the sun (yard word, beach days, or sporting events), investing in a hat that completely blocks UV rays is your best bet for sun protection.
 
Do continue to use products that help deliver SPF protection. Even small doses of sun exposure add up to color fading and products that protect from UV rays can help minimize that exposure.
 
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Your Water Temperature is Fading Your Hair
MYTH: You've probably been told time and time again that you have to rinse your hair in cold water to keep your color from fading. This is a big fat myth, in my opinion.
FACT: The fact is that rinsing your hair in warm water is okay, but it's not necessary to freeze in your final moments in the shower. Scalding hot water can open your cuticle, but rinsing in warm to slightly cool water is just fine.
 
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Your Toner has Worn Off
FACT: Toner wears off before your next hair color appointment. If your stylist used a toner to perfect your hair color or highlights, it'll probably wear off after 6 to 8 weeks.
 
MYTH: You have to return to the salon to have your toner updated.
You can keep your toner (which typically tones out yellow and brassy tones) fresh by self toning at home using self toning shampoos and conditioners. These products have a pigmented base that keep unwanted tones at bay or keep your color vibrant.
 
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You're Not Deep Conditioning Your Hair
FACT: Deep conditioning treatments will help restore shine and seal the cuticle of your hair, keeping the color locked in for longer.
 
MYTH: Deep conditioning treatments are expensive and should be done at the salon.
 
I love at home deep conditioning treatments, and some of my favorites are incredibly affordable. A weekly mask with a deep conditioning treatment will ensure your color lasts longer, and your hair will have more shine and vibrancy.