If you’ve never heard of hyaluronic acid, you might be thinking, “Um, no. No acid in my hair care products, thanks.” But you’d be missing out on one of the biggest cosmetic advancements of the past 30 years, and by now you’ve probably heard of it anyway. Though it was discovered almost 90 years ago … Read more
Silk is a natural protein created by silk-producing insects such as worms and spiders. Silk fibers are known for their incredible strength and glossy shine. In the past silk was commonly used to create fabrics, but also to heal the skin and to produce body make-up powder. In recent years silk protein has gained importance … Read more
Common Causes of Dry Hair Hair that doesn’t retain moisture may appear dry, lifeless, and dull. Such hair may also be brittle, prone to frizz, hard to style and break easily. Several factors can lead to hair dryness, but the most common causes are: Your scalp doesn’t produce enough oil to keep your hair moisturized … Read more
Whаt is a Hot Oіl Trеаtmеnt? A hot oil hair treatment is a deep conditioning treatment that uses warm natural oils to seal moisture into the hair and keep your hair and scalp nourished and healthy. These intense oil treatments offer impressive rеѕultѕ, but the concept is really vеrу ѕіmрlе. Hot oil treatments are meant … Read more
Pre-shampooing is a kind of protective treatment that helps prepare your hair for washing to minimize the drying effect of shampoos. Pre-wash treatments help flatten cuticles to lock in moisture, preserve healthy hair oils, and provide nourishment to your locks. It straightens and conditions your hair and keeps tangles at bay to reduce breakage. Pre-shampoo … Read more
Unlike traditional keratin straightening treatments for curly, frizzy, and unmanageable tresses, hair smoothing treatments are, in most cases, free of formaldehyde and other harmful chemicals. Instead, these frizz-fighting treatments use amino acids, collagen, hair oils, botanical extracts, and heat to repair and smooth out your hair. After research found that Brazilian Blowout smoothing products contained … Read more
Amino Acids for Stronger Hair Amino acids are small molecules that connect to form larger protein molecules. Amino acids are found naturally in your hair as building blocks of keratin which is a hard, fibrous, and extremely strong protein responsible for healthy hair. Hair proteins are made of 21 amino acids including cysteine, proline, arginine, … Read more
If you’re still using your old hair dryer, you might find that it takes forever to get your blowout and your hair often turns out dry and frizzy. Low-quality blow-dryers, especially those with metallic heating parts, can get too hot and leave your hair overly frazzled. These hair dryers disperse positive ions, which cause your … Read more
Why Does Protein Need to Be Hydrolyzed? The protein in your hair is vulnerable to damage from harsh cleansers, frequent chemical treatments, and heat styling, which can result in dryness, reduced elasticity, and excessive hair shedding. Repairing this damage is more complicated than simply replacing the missing protein because the molecules are too big to … Read more
Hair porosity is the ability of hair to absorb and retain moisture and to properly take in color, or any other hair treatment. Porosity is determined by the state of the outer protective coating of the hair shaft. Porous strands have raised cuticles, which makes it impossible for your hair to retain moisture. Highly porous … Read more
If you bleach or color your hair on a regular basis and frequently use heat styling tools, you have probably reached the point when your hair is extremely dry, fragile, and hard to manage. The good news is that with the right treatment, your damaged, over-processed hair can recover to be strong, healthy, and beautiful … Read more
What is Hair Cellophane? The hair cellophane treatment is a popular shine exchanging service that is also known as a hair gloss treatment. Hair cellophane works by coating the cuticle with silicon-based polymers that add a glossy shine to the hair. The product is available in a clear and tinted formula. Hair cellophane treatments work best on … Read more
Frizzy hair is one of the most annoying problems that many women deal with, especially during the hot and humid summer months. Frizzy strands make hair look unattractive and difficult to keep under control. While this hair condition can be irritating, there are effective ways to keep your frizz under control. Hair gets frizzy when … Read more
Hair glaze refers to hair treatment that uses lightweight, water-soluble silicones to smoothen and coat the hair cuticle, thus enhancing its shine. The treatment softens and nourishes the hair leaving your strands healthy and shiny. There are two types of Hair glaze: Clear and Tinted versions. Clear glazes soften your strands, enhance hair’s natural tone, … Read more
The shine is produced when light reflects a smooth surface. When the cuticles smoothly cover the hair shaft, the hair is able to interplay with light like a mirror, thus producing a shiny appearance. Chemical treatments, excessive heat, swimming in chlorinated water, and extreme environmental conditions can cause damage to hair, disturbing the naturally smooth … Read more
Frizz is the state when the hair cuticles are raised, resulting in a rough hair surface and making it hard to achieve and maintain s desired hairstyle. Frizz mostly occurs due to a lack of moisture in the hair and increase in atmospheric humidity but there are also some other factors that can make your hair vulnerable to … Read more
