Hair Damage From Summer?
Hair Damage Tips
Hair Damage Repair for Stressed Out Summer Hair “Hair Damage
Repair Tips”
Now that summer is indeed coming to an end and we approach the upcoming change in seasons, it is time to take back our hair and the hair damage that has occurred over the summer months. All those beautiful fall hair colors aren’t going to look good if your hair is dried out and has hair damage to start with. Don’t stress though, the fix is an easy one in the form of moisture and protein reconditioners. I don’t think there is one of you that hasn’t become familiar with a deep conditioner at least one time in your life.
These intense moisturizing treatments however, aren’t always the single best answer for dry, hair damage. The problem lies within the hair itself. Think of hair as a bucket. When it becomes damaged, either by the sun or chemicals (i.e..: Color, Highlights, and Perms) that bucket starts to get riddled with holes. These holes don’t allow the bucket to hold water. The more water you put into the bucket the more water that flows out through the damaged holes. The obvious answer to this is to plug the holes. This is where protein comes into play. It is protein that will fill the holes in the hair/bucket so when you deep condition, the water will stay in the hair.
Ok, ok, I know some heads are spinning right now but it really is quite easy. The finer your hair, the more protein it needs and conversely, the coarser your hair, the more moisture it needs. All of you with fine hair, should be using a protein treatment like, Redken’s Cat Treatment, or Grund’s Tiger Protein Treatment, which is my personal favorite. Use a protein treatment at least twice, for every one time you do a deep conditioning treatment.
Grund’s Tiger Protein Treatment
Now for all those with that thick, luxurious hair, you still need to use a protein treatment first (remember you have to plug up those holes in the bucket!) Next, use a deep conditioner like Redken’s Real Control Intense Renewal Mask. Now remember that you won’t need to use that protein treatment for at least the next three times you deep condition.
Redken’s Intense Renewal Mask
To make your treatments even more effective, simply cover your hair with a plastic cap and apply heat from your blow dryer for 5 to 10 minutes. If you don’t have a plastic cap, go to the kitchen and grab some plastic wrap or better yet, just use that plastic bag your have from your recent trip to the grocery store.
Doing these two simple reconditioning steps, will make your hair shiny and healthy by helping to erase that summertime hair damage.
Karina Smirnoff . . . beautiful hair
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Healthy hair is something that we all want, and that’s why the sales of products that are supposed to give people healthy hair are so huge. However, most of the time those products are simply not what they’re cracked up to be. There are many things we can do to prevent hair damage, and to treat damaged hair.
Shea Butter is amazing for the hair. With it’s hydrating and healing properties, Shea Butter can be used as a deep conditioner. Just rub a generous amount of the Shea Butter between your hands to melt it and apply it to the hair. Make sure to pay close attention to the ends of hair, which is more likely to have damage than the roots. After you have covered all of your hair with the Shea Butter, place a shower cap on your head and allow the Shea Butter to work it’s magic for about a half hour or so. Then you can use a gentle shampoo.
Another tip is to use Shea Butter to tame flyaways. Just use a dime sized amount, rub your hands together, and smooth your hair down with it. This will help keep your style the way you want it without annoying frizz.
Beautiful hair can be achieved by everyone, if we all take care of our hair properly.
For more information please visit Purely Shea at http://www.purelyshea.com/
Comment by Robyn Scott — September 17, 2008 @ 3:15 pm