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Written by Dr. Farid Mostamand on Saturday, 06 June 2009 10:40
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As time passes us by, the hair begins to show signs of age, much like the skin does. The hair begins to lose its once shiny appearance. It can also become dry and brittle. These effects are the result of environmental factors that compound over time, as well as a direct influence of age. Among the many products available to fight the signs of aging in hair are several innovative ingredients that are proven to restore shine, strengthen the hair at its root, and create both body and movement.
SPF. One of the most popular elements found in anti-aging hair care products today is protection from the sun. Just like sunscreen, shampoos and conditioners can create a protective coat to stop the effects of the environment. The sun is known to cause over-drying and brittleness in aging hair. Products that contain a moderate level of SPF protection will help to stop this.
Caviar. Caviar is known to contain very high levels of vitamins and essential minerals. Specifically, it has high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, one of the primary ingredients that aging hair lacks. When set in a hair care agent, caviar restores shine and breathes new life into hair that has begun to show signs of aging.
Aloe vera. Often used as a hydrating and healing agent in skincare products, aloe vera is equally effective when used on the hair. It can help to repair a dry damaged scalp, and it also restores shine and body to hair that has been damaged by the sun and the test of time.
Green tea. Green tea is known to have many health benefits in general. It has also made its way into many anti-aging hair care products as well. Packed with antioxidants, green tea is a gentle ingredient that not only cleanses, but delivers essential nutrients to the scalp and hair. It is believed to have both restorative and preventative powers.
Botanicals. Botanicals, which encompass a wide range of plant extracts in general, are hydrating agents that are proven to repair hair that has become dry and brittle due to aging. They are found in many anti-aging hair care products, often in combination with vitamins A, E and C. Botanicals can revitalize both the hair and scalp.
Tea tree oil. This is a hydrating agent commonly found in hair care products. Tea tree oil is known for its long-lasting ability to restore dry damaged hair. It has a soothing effect on the scalp as it calms and hydrates the skin.
Indian gooseberry extract. This is a traditional ingredient that comes from India and has been known to prevent the growth of premature gray hairs and to reduce the appearance of existing ones. Indian gooseberry extract promotes natural and healthy pigmentation in the hair, starting at the root.
Look for these special ingredients that are proven to be effective in anti-aging hair care products. Hair that has lost its luster and youthful body will be restored with regular use of products containing them.
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Written by Brooke Hayles on Wednesday, 27 May 2009 22:22
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When you are discussing beauty supply products, you will be talking about one of three main categories; hair, skin or nail care. Both professionals and non professionals buy these products that are anything having to do with beauty care. You can find beauty supply at you local store, be it a specialty stores or you super market as well as through online retailers. Gone are the ideas that beauty products are only for young women, today they are marketed to men and women of all ages.
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Written by Debrah Dragon on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 02:33
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Shampooing your hair is the most common and effective way of keeping your hair clean. Most experts recommend that you shampoo your hair every day. Shampoo actually helps eliminate the dirt and germs that may have gathered in your hair during the course of the day. However the shampoo you pick will purely depend on your scalp type. There are many types of shampoos available to choose from so a good starting point would be to actually know your scalp type and pick a shampoo accordingly.
Shampoos are designed to clean the hair of dirt, oils, skin particles, dandruff, environmental impurities and other contaminants that build up in hair. The liquid shampoo is combined with water and massaged into the hair and scalp. Lather is generated with helps clean the hair shaft, scalp, and ends. Shampoo manufacturers are constantly offering new and innovative shampoos for a wide variety of hair types and conditions. There are daily cleansing shampoos which contain mild ingredients and are used to remove build up of dirt, styling products, and other debris. There are shampoos engineered for color-treated hair, which prevent color from fading and provide extra conditioning agents that treat dry, overstressed hair.
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File Under: Hair Care | Last Updated on Saturday, 16 May 2009 19:11
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Written by Administrator on Sunday, 10 May 2009 00:00
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A little “How To” - First, thoroughly saturate scalp and hair using warm or cool water (hot water tends to dry out hair and scalp). Apply a small amount of shampoo (about the size of a quarter) to palm and rub hands together to evenly distribute. Now apply shampoo to scalp with the balls of your fingers. The primary objective of shampooing is to clean your scalp, not wrestle your hair, so concentrate on massaging gently and allow suds to be distributed throughout hair while rinsing. It’s not necessary to do the “rinse and repeat” routine unless you have an oily scalp. Shampoo is a common hair care product used for the removal of oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other element particles that gradually build up in hair. People expect a lot from shampoos. Shampoo cleans by stripping sebum from the hair. Sebum is an oil secreted by hair follicles that is readily absorbed by the strands of hair, and forms a protective layer. Sebum protects the protein structure of hair from damage, but this protection comes at a cost.
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File Under: Hair Care | Last Updated on Saturday, 16 May 2009 19:11
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Written by Juliet Cohen on Thursday, 09 April 2009 00:00
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Shampooing is essential to everyone's hair care routine, regardless of hair type or texture. You should shampoo as often as necessary to keep your hair looking clean and your scalp comfortable. This may range from shampooing daily to shampooing only once a week, depending on how oily your hair is, the level of physical exercise you indulge in, the environment, your hairstyle and any scalp problems. Those who have oily hair, exercise daily, or live or work in dirty environments may need to shampoo daily, while others need to shampoo less frequently.
The frequency of shampooing hair depends on the type of hair and scalp, and also on the environment in which you are living and on the type of work you do. Shampoo your hair twice a week in summers. If you have greasy hair, you will need to wash them frequently say twice or thrice a week. This is especially necessary, if the environment you work in is dirty. Frequent shampooing is not harmful for the hair not does it cause any hair loss. However, daily shampooing of very dry hair and overzealous manipulation cause hair breakage which may be mistaken for hair loss.
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File Under: Hair Care | Last Updated on Saturday, 16 May 2009 19:10
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