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Frizzy Hair? Try a Hair Diffuser in Winter Months!
By Guest Blogger Meleesa Salcedo
“How to use a hair diffuser 101″

Have you ever had a diffuser attachment come with your new blow dryer but not know what to do with it? I’m often surprised how many girlfriends of mine aren’t really sure what a hair diffuser does and what benefits it has to offer. I’ve had very long, thick, and wavy hair all my life and love the benefits of my tourmaline professional ionic hair diffuser!

So, how to use a hair diffuser and what exactly does a hair diffuser do? While a blow dryer pushes hot air out a high speeds through a single hole, a hair diffuser (which is attached to the end of the blow dryer) reduces the speed and creates a more even distribution of heat over a larger area. Although a hair diffuser can be used by all hair types, the biggest benefit is reduced frizz for those of us with curly or wavy hair.

Some easy steps to reduce frizzy hair:

• Attach the diffuser device to the end of your blow dryer.
• Apply your favorite frizz-free styling product.
• Turn your blow dryer on, keeping it on a low setting to reduce friction.
• Place the diffuser at the roots of your hair moving in circular motions working your way to the end of your locks.  The best way to add lift to your curls is by doing this with your head turned upside down.

For best results never completely dry your hair. This can cause more unwanted frizz. Leave your hair slightly damp, drying till it’s about 80% dry.

As I know, quite a few women prefer to allow their hair to air dry naturally during the summer months (the best way to dry curly or wavy hair) however, if you know how to use a hair diffuser, it might be something to consider during coming winter months to help keep your locks frizz free and full of shine!

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A hair remedy solution that works!
“Looking For a Hair Remedy?”

Reportedly, about one in five people have tried at least one hair remedy for dandruff sometime in their life. Even though dandruff is a harmless condition, it can be both annoying and embarrassing for people who have it. Dandruff can be caused by a variety of things including an overproduction of a type of yeast on the scalp, stress, sickness and even the change of seasons.

A hair remedy that I recommend to my clients for dandruff and itchy scalp is Redken Dandruff Control. The active ingredient, pyrithione zinc, works to reduce flaking, irritation and itching according to Redken. The Redken Dandruff Control line also has a conditioner and leave-in treatment.
Oily Scalp/Hair

Klorane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo

Oily scalp and/or hair are another issue I see regularly in the salon. Typically I tell my clients to go at least two days without shampooing, but my clients who have oily scalp/hair complain that they can’t without looking like an oil slick.

Did you know that frequent shampooing can actually contribute to oily hair and scalp?   Shampooing everyday can strip the hair and scalp of its natural oils and protectants, which triggers your hair follicles to produce more oil . . . and the pattern goes!

Try using a ‘dry shampoo’ like Klorane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo in-between shampoos to soak up excess oil. Also, when applying conditioner, stay away from  the roots of your hair (this is a common mistake). Instead, concentrate the conditioner only on the effected hair.

One last option is to do a vinegar rinse every few weeks before shampooing. Using one part vinegar to four parts water, apply the solution to hair (avoiding scalp) and then shampoo and condition as normal.

Head Lice

Nix for head lice

When kids go back to school, they are susceptible to bringing home many different ‘catchy’ ailments of one type or another and head lice is one of them. Having head lice is NOT a result of poor hygiene, so don’t beat yourself up!  It’s an extremely contagious condition as the lice easily transport from one person to another. Signs of head lice can be itchiness and tiny yellowish-white eggs or lice that look like small sesame seeds attached to the hair.

Hair remedies for head lice include the tried and true over-the-counter head lice treatment shampoos like Nix. Nix Complete Lice Treatment System has proven to be the go-to shampoo for head lice for years! After using the shampoo, run a lice comb through your child’s hair to remove any lice or eggs and then be sure to wash all bedding, clothing, hats, etc. in very hot water to make sure you are rid of all the little creatures!

Got a question, war story or comment about this topic? Click on the "Leave Your Comments" link at the very bottom of this article. Some of my best ideas for future articles come from reading reader comments. I'd love to hear from you!

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Help for Frizzy Hair Perms

Frizzy hair is a major issue in many womens lives, especially when brought on by a perm. Frizzy hair perms can be helped in a number of ways, here’s how:

“Frizzy Hair Perms”Frizzy hair perm product help

There are plenty of product options to help frizzy hair that is caused by a perm. A popular brand, John Frieda Frizz Ease seems to be well-liked by many of my clients. This product is similar to many professional brand shine or smoothing serums. John Frieda Frizz Ease can be used before and/or after styling to control frizzy hair.

Another fabulous frizz product is Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss (a current fave of mine). Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss works best when used with heated styling tools like the blow dryer or flat iron so I use this product with both!

Frizzy hair perm treatments

In-salon hair treatments like deep conditioners can work wonders for frizzy hair from perms. If you are suffering from a frizzy hair perm, I would suggest having your hair stylist deep condition your hair after every perm and perhaps in-between perms as well. In-salon deep conditioning treatments work wonders for conditioning, hydrating and controlling frizz. The application of heat on the conditioned hair is key to a successful deep conditioning treatment. It helps to drive the conditioner into the hair shaft.

For an at-home deep conditioning treatment, I suggest Joico’s K-Pak. K-Pak is a deep conditioner and reconstructor that leave the hair feeling super soft, shiny and conditioned. You can find this at your local beauty supply store.

Frizzy hair perm due to product brand

The brand and makeup of a perm product can cause excess frizz in hair depending on what hair type it is used on. Perm products with an unbalanced PH can affect the frizz factor in hair. Ask your hair stylist about perm brands that are acid versus alkaline. Acid based perms tend to yield a softer curl than the alkaline perms. Acid based perm brands include Zotos Quantum Classic Body and Matrix SB Acid Wave Perm.

I am a big fan of the Zotos brand perms and have had great results with them. Those hair stylists, who are dedicated to the trade, find a couple of perms that will consistently work well for the variety of hair types they work with.

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