Hair care tips and guides for natural hair care. Hair care advice and information to keep your hair looking beautiful.
Hair Products That Are Kinder to Your Hair and Environment
Products that are kind to hair and the environment are usually organic ones. The question is, “Is it necessary to buy organic hair care products?” The answer is that it is a personal choice, and it very much depends on what your hair and scalp type is for example, if you have a sensitive or irritable scalp. By buying organic products you not only dodge harsh chemical, but you also develop a more natural hair care routine.
Other benefits of using organic products are that it is better for the environment as they do not contain harsh chemicals such as sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), which is what causes shampoos to lather up.
Also bear in mind that when the term ‘organic’ is used for cosmetics, there is no strict legal definition. Therefore, not all ingredients may be produced organically, meaning without the use of pesticides. However, they should be free of parabens and sulphates.
If you do want to go completely organic, look for the COSMOS logo which is a consumer guarantee the product is organic and natural. Other cosmetics may have logos from organisations like the Soil Association.
Organic Shampoo
The market for organic shampoos and conditions has grown and is booming. There are organic products available that will cater for specific hair and scalp issues such as oily roots, flaky scalp and hair loss.
For problems like oily roots look for tea tree products, for a flaky scalp look for aloe vera based products and for hair loss look for products containing pink grapefruit.
Sea Salt Spray
If you want tousled hair and are not near the sea, you can use an organic sea salt spray. Usually containing a blend of sea salt and natural oils, these sprays will give your roots a lift while keeping moisture in the hair.
Organic Scalp Treatment
If you feel your hair isn’t looking its best, there may be issues with your scalp. Having a healthy scalp means you will have healthy hair. By using organic based products means your scalp will benefit from pure, non-chemical products.
Hair Oil
Natural oils are generated by your scalp to keep your hair nourished. Oils are essential for hair health. Natural hair oils contain fatty acids that replace lipids when hair starts to thin, stopping the shaft of the hair from splitting. These oils, however, cannot be evenly distributed down the shaft of the hair if the hair is long or curly.
Hair oils also smooth the cuticle of the hair, this is what makes it shiny.
Not all oils do the same thing, so check to see what your hair needs then find the oil containing the right ingredients that will suit your needs. For example, scalp treatment oils that contain sunflower seed oil, tea tree and calendula flower extract help to balance moisture levels, soothe irritation and promote hair growth.
Natural Hair Care Routine
If you’re looking to change your hair care routine, with a bit of patience, trial and error you will find what works best for your hair type and how to maintain it daily. Once you’ve found your new natural hair care routine you’ll be pleased with the results.
Here are some quick tips:
- Cleanse your hair weekly or bi-weekly.
- Condition every week.
- Detangle your hair.
- Use a deep conditioner or hair mask.
- Use leave-in conditioner treatments weekly.
- Style weekly or as needed.
- Moisturise and seal daily or as needed.
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