Hair Care 101 Blog

TIGI Bed Head

editor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:00:45 +0000

The real clincher of TIGI Bed Head Small Talk is its easy and time saving application. This hair styling agent is best for women with curly locks because it allows them to keep their waves under control and prevents the development of frizz. It is relatively pricey but you donâ€™t really have to use a lot seeing that the product holds pretty strongly at minimal amount. It could be used directly on damp hair and it requires no blow-drying in order to achieve maximum control. The dark side of this product is that alone, it can dry the mane so we recommend you use a hair serum with Small Talk to provide the much needed shine boost. TIFI Bed Head is the ultimate solution for women who has a hard time taming their unruly locks.

Hair Extensions: Sizzling Hot!

Alvin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:58:39 +0000

Hair Extensions are sizzling hot. The interest in all types of add-on hair has really exploded since the introduction of the Jessica Simpson HairDo line of clip-in hair extensions one year ago.

Hair consumers who never experienced the fabulous fun of instantly transforming their hair in a matter of minutes have become addicted to how easy clip-in hair extensions are to apply and wear.

Some hair consumers are leaving their beloved clip-in extension “training wheels” behind and are transitioning into the world of semi-permanent extensions.

While clip-in extensions offer so many great advantages, they do need to be removed every night and re-applied every day.

Some hair consumers want a quicker fix and are turning to hair extensions that they can wear for weeks, if not months, at a time without removing them every night.

Why are clip-in and more permanent hair extensions so hot right now? The reason is that we are living in a time when we all want instant gratification and immediate results. Time is increasingly precious due to a variety of reasons ranging from job or school pressures to family demands.

Clip-in and semi-permanent extensions have come a long way since the beginning of their existence when only Celebrity Hairdressers used them on their famous name celebrities. Over the past five years hair extensions have advanced to the point that many hairdressers have taken the time to learn the many extension options available today.

By: Carrie Thayer
Learn more: hairboutique.com

Types of Hair Care Products

Alvin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:35:56 +0000

HAIR NOURISHING PRODUCTS:
The hair nourishing products are used for nourishing our hair by retaining the moisture of the hair and giving them smoothness and glow. The different types of products used for nourishing are hair oil and hair conditioners. Hair oil are used to nourish our scalp and also to strengthen and stimulate the roots of hair. They are of different types like almond hair oil, amla hair oil, anti-dandruff hair oil, aroma hair oil, ayurvedic hair oil, coconut oil, herbal hair oil, mustard oil and olive oil. Usually natural ingredients are used to extract hair oil like coconut, mustard, olive, almond, amla etc. Hair conditioners are used to retain the moisture of hair and give them a beautiful look. The ingredients used in making hair conditioners are moisturizers, hydrolyzed proteins, polymers, silicones, keratin, cationic surfactants, fatty alcohol, panthenol, dinethicone and hard water.

HAIR CLEANING PRODUCTS:
These are the items used to clean our hair. Various types of shampoos are used for this purpose. Generally the shampoos available in the market are differentiated on the basis of their ingredients and also on the basis of the type of hair on which they can be used. Some of the examples of shampoos on the basis of ingredients are amla shampoo, almond shampoo, herbal shampoo, shikakai shampoo etc. The examples of shampoos on the basis of hair type are dry hair shampoo, normal hair shampoo, oily hair shampoo, anti dandruff shampoo, cleansing shampoo, conditioning shampoo, moisturizing shampoo, etc. Shampoo is used for the removal of oil, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other particles that gather on the scalp or hair. The ingredients used in making shampoo are amino acids, proteins, milk of goats, straight chain alkyl benzene, sulfonates, ammonium lauryl sulfate, calcium, magnesium, tetrasodium EDTA, cellulose, glycerine etc.

HAIR STYLING PRODUCTS:
Hair styling products are used to arrange the hair as per the latest fashion trend, for coloring the hair and to look different during various occasions. The various items used for styling the hair are hair color, hair cream, hair dye, hair gel, hair glitter, hair lacing, hair spray, hair wax, henna color etc. The synthetic ingredients used in making these products are 4 amino-2 hydroxyl toulene, m-aminophenol, titanium di oxide, iron oxide, plasticizers, glistening agents, colors etc. Some of the herbal ingredients used are henna, saffron, turmeric, myrrh etc.

Earlier men were not very conscious about their hairstyle, but with changing times and so much exposure to media, even men have become very style savvy, which has created a huge market for men hair styling products. The global hair care products industry generated a revenue of more than US $4 billion in the year 2006 and is expected to grow at the rate of 5.2% annually. China, India, Pakistan, Thailand and Turkey are the largest hair care products manufacturing destinations in the world.

Source: fashionproducts.com

For Damaged Hair

Alvin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:34:57 +0000

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.

Our Crowning Glory

Alvin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:37:45 +0000

Having a very beautiful hair is important to women. Studies shows that this is one factor why they could attract men. If you want to have a beautiful you must follow some beautiful hair tips to achieve what you want:

* Apply oil with vitamin e which has a refreshing effect on hair.
* Keep away your hair accessories when you are going to sleep.
* Steer clear of shampoos having sodium laurel sulfate .
* Drink coconut water as a minimum of two glasses a week.

On Hair Coloring

Alvin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:56:35 +0000

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.

Daily Hair Care

Alvin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:55:56 +0000

The hair is the body’s crowning glory. It’s important that we keep our hair clean to be free from dandruff and itchy and oily scalp. You should cleanse, tone, and condition your hair to keep it smooth, shiny, and dust-free. After using a mild shampoo, tone your hair simply by gently massaging your scalp. This helps in stimulating hair follicles, and aids in blood circulation for a healthy hair growth.

It is recommended that you use shampoo and conditioner with botanical extracts because they don’t destroy hair’s natural moisture. To keep you hair from being dry, you could try shampooing thrice a week, then conditioning during the days in between. Avoid brushing your hair when its wet, as the roots are still weak. Start brushing from the ends, then work its way upwards. This technique prevents split-ends and tangles.

Shampoos for Great Hair: Neutrogena Anti-Residue and Suave Naturals

Alvin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:58:31 +0000

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

Suave Naturals Fresh Mountain Strawberry â€“ Youâ€™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.

Love To Bleach – Don’t Overdo it !

Alvin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:46:59 +0000

Bleach allows hair to attain a lighter hue, allowing a simulated blond look whatever the hair color you may have. There is however a very nasty surprise for all who love to bleach their hair, it can irritate your scalp. Most of today’s bleaches work with hydrogen peroxide, a chemical that effectively neutralizes the melanin that gives hair color (this is also the pigment responsible for your skin color). Another thing that is quite irritating, you’d have to bleach and bleach over and over again for hair grows at an average speed of about 1 cm every month so every few months you’d have to get your hair re-done. Too much bleach can irritate your skin, scalp and more that makes hair bleaching quite a hazardous task. Now for something new, Japanese scientists are developing what is being called the “green hair bleach”, a product that does not contain hydrogen peroxide, the active chemical of hair bleach. They are still working on it but assure they would be coming up aith a viable product shortly.

How They Know What Works on Your Hair

Alvin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:02:01 +0000

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.