Hair Care 101 Blog

2013 is the time to make a big bold statement, and what better way to do that than to dye your hair a pastel color. Yes, you read that right, pastel color on hair is the newest trend! It is unnatural and maybe it looks a lot more like a cupcake or candy but it sure is cute. Getting your hair turned pastel is easier than you think, especially if you already have light hair to begin with. Here’s what you need to turn your locks into pastel.

30 Volume developer

Bleach, liquid or powder

Color dye, choose the color you want the most

Hair Toner

Mixing bowl, gloves and hair color applicator

Bleach you hair and remember to follow directions carefully since bleach is strong and can ruin your hair. Use a toner right after you bleach. Apply the hair dye for 30 minutes and then condition. If you want it done the correct way, go to a salon since they have the right tools and knowledge on how to make it work.

Because it seems like people always want what they don’t/can’t have, this applies when it comes to hair style. Women with curly hair wants to have straight sleek hair. So if you are one of these women who are dying to have Jennifer Aniston- straight hair, then here are some tips on how to achieve that without ruining your hair so much.

For girls with wavy hair, the best way to do it is to apply straightening lotions (dimethicone or cyclomethicone) do not overdose on the product. Just apply a good amount then blow dry. The curliness and frizz will be prevented. If your hair is more on the curly side, then you can do the same process of applying straightening lotion then using a straightening iron instead of a blow dryer. When choosing an iron, invest on a ceramic, titanium or tourmaline plate. Do not do this everyday though as it will definitely dry your hair. Twice or thrice a week is enough.

L’oreal is known for producing top notch, high quality and effective products and they’ve been proving it for 1OO years! Their continued service is evident when they launched their new franchise which was five years in the making- ADVANCED HAIRCARE. It is designed to help women in America change the life of their hair and ultimately improve it for good. It consists of five modules with shampoo, conditioner and hair treatment to deliver instant and lasting results. All one needs to do is to follow the instructions and the rest, the L’oreal products will do. They want women to not just simply wash their hair, but to take time to treat it. A treatment will give the strands a polished look and bring it back to life. Their Advanced haircare product includes 2 rinse-out masks, 3 leave-in sprays, a serum and a creme formula. These tailor-made solutions will help in working to have your hair healthy once more.

Hair should be treated with as much care as you do with your body. It is your crowning glory so it is just right that you are kind to it. The best way to do so is to avoid putting to much chemicals that can ruin it. Natural hair care products is the best way to start. Though there are many “natural” products available in the market with bottles showing lovely flowers and leaves, most of these still contain ingredients that are far from natural. The most common added are the agents that will make the shampoo create bubbles.

If you have the time, the most effective way to go all natural is to make one yourself. The “no poo do” only requires baking soda, apple cider vinegar and water. Research the measurements online. Another idea is using everyday oil with various plants and roots. The first few days your hair will act differently as it takes awhile for it to adjust but the result is definitely worth it.

Damaged hair can be a serious hair problem if not treated properly. If you want to solve this problem you can use a shampoo for damaged hair but be sure that it is recommended by your doctor. You can use TIGI Catwalk Oatmeal Shampoo which is proven that can treat your damaged hair. This shampoo is made up of Disodium Oleamido, a chemical that offers moderate foaming and good viscosity build up of the hair.

Winter can be really brutal to a person’s hair. The combination of dry air, sun and cold win can easily damage any hair type. But there are ways for your hair to remain healthy even on this harsh season, just make sure you take extra care of it. Here are some really useful tips to keep your hair shiny and beautiful.

1. Before going out, dry your hair. (air dry is advisable) if you decide to blow dry your hair, make sure that you use a hair protecting product. Do not blow dry every day because this will rob your hair of its natural oils.

2. Cover your hair when you are outside. This is also a good way to make a fashion statement! A hat that doesn’t fit too snugly would be perfect so that you don’t lose your hair’s body.

3. Use deep conditioning treatments at least once a week so that your hair will be kept soft and smooth.

You may consider yourself an expert on hair coloring with your experience of having to do it yourself regularly to cover your grey hair. Instead of spending all that time on coloring your hair though, why not attempt to prevent premature greying of hair by taking better care of yourself?

In a recent article in BoldSky, preventive measures for greying hair were mentioned, including avoiding stress, investing in a good anti-dandruff shampoo, avoiding crash diets, incorporating enough copper into your diet (take supplements if you have to!), and using traditional treatments like curry leaves and the ribbed gourd treatment.

While doing all the above tips may seem more work to you than just buying dye from the convenience store and coloring your hair with it, remember that the effects of following these advice will benefit more than just your hair. It will have a positive effect on your overall health, quality of living, and may be even your job (or job hunt if you’re out of a job).

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Touching up your roots is something you can do at home or in between salon visits. You can purchase your favorite hair color in the nearest drugstores or shopping malls. But be sure that if you are going to do the application, put on your gloves and wear an old t-shirt for protection.
Be sure to test in a small area first for any allergic reaction to the solution you’re about to use for there are some people that react severely to off-the-shelf products.
Salon products are of the professional grade and tends to be more consumer friendly that OTC-commercial types.

Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo – This product instantly removes dulling residue that may be caused by rich shampoos, conditioners, and styling products – up to 95%! It’s gentle and easy to rinse. It suits all hair types, and may be used only once a week. It’s non-irritating too.

Suave Naturals Fresh Mountain Strawberry – You’ll love the scent of this shampoo. It brings out the natural beauty of hair with its gentle cleansers and yummy sweet scent of fresh strawberries.

Some rely on age tested formulas derived from wisdom garnered by our ancestors through the years, analyzed and then quantified allowing better understanding. Other ground-breaking research has new and untested formulas, ingredients ad other concoctions tested for the best combination to come up with the best mix for your hair. There are however some hair experts who take the task of hair care so seriously that they go deep, into the structure of the hair itself, the dynamics of which holds the key on what best products work well. Everybody knows that hair under the microscope has scales giving clue to the way he human body makes them, layer upon layer till it emerges as hair. It never stops growing till age catches up and hormones halt the hair follicles from growing new layers thus lessening the density of hair on your scalp. You’d be surprised for the hair itself is void of life, the living part is the follicle, the hair is made up of material similar to your fingernails.