TYPES OF HAIR CARE PRODUCTS | Best hair care products

TODAY WE ARE HAVING A LOOK AT THE VARIOUS HAIR CARE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET SO LETS HAVE A CLOSE LOOK AT ALL THE VARIATIONS OF HAIR CARE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AND THEIR USES . 

NOW AS THE NAME SUGGESTS THESE PRODUCTS ARE MEANT TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR AND MAKE THEM AS HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE. THEREFORE THESE ARE KNOW AS HAIR-CARE PRODUCTS. MOST HAIR CARE PRODUCTS LOCK THE MOISTURE BACK IN TH HAIR MAKING THEM SOFT SHINY AND SILKY.

TYPES OF HAIR CARE PRODUCTS

SHAMPOO

Shampoo is essentially a soap that lathers in the hair to capture excess sebum, dirt, and other hair products. When the shampoo is rinsed from the hair, it takes all of the stuff that makes hair greasy with it.

There are a ton of shampoos out there: so how do you know which one is best for you? Well, good question. Let’s discuss what you will want to avoid when choosing a shampoo.

CONDITIONER

Shampoo and conditioner are like bread and butter. Sure, you can have one without the other, but it’s better when they’re together.

Conditioner does not cleanse the hair like shampoo does. However, the smoothing effects seal in moisture and protect the hair from outside aggressors like UV rays and pollution.

I suggest to use a hair conditioner that is free from chemicals after everytim you use shampoo.

LEAVE IN CONDITIONER

Leave in conditioner is just that: a conditioner that you leave in your hair until it’s time to wash it again. It is great for people who need a little extra kick from their conditioner. If you have dry hair, frizzy hair, or hair that is hard to manage, leave in conditioner is a great option for you.

You will want to use leave in conditioner on damp hair after you have washed and conditioned with regular rinse out conditioner. Leave in conditioner tends to be less thick than its wash out counterpart and has a multitude of benefits:

• Moisturizing: Leave in conditioner has the time to really penetrate the hair follicle and load it up with moisture. This extra moisture will also help combat dry, frizzy hair by making it smooth, shiny, and healthier.
• Detangles hair: By providing extra ‘slip’ between hair strands, leave in conditioner aids in detangling the hair post shower.
• Makes hair easier to style: When your hair is moisturized and healthy, it is more manageable during the styling process. So, whether you are doing a quick blow dry, or using other products to achieve a certain look, leave in conditioner will help you achieve a your style goals.
• Protects from environmental and heat damage: Leave in conditioner provides an extra layer of protection for the hair. This extra layer helps protect against environmental factors like UV rays that can make the hair appear dull or chlorine from swimming that will dry your hair out. It also protects against heat damage from your blow dryer and other hot styling tools, like a hair straightener.

This is another product that can pretty much be used with common sense. If you have greasy hair, focus a lighter leave in conditioner on the ends of your hair. If you have a dry scalp or all of your hair tends to be dry, use a super moisturizing leave in conditioner and work it all the way through the hair.

DETANGLER

Detanglers are sprays or creams that are made to help detangle the hair of knots. Most leave in conditioners can work double duty as a detangler, as well, but there are specifically formulated detanglers out there that are made for those pesky knots.

It is important to properly, and gently, detangle the hair. This is because knotted hair is susceptible to damage and breakage, which leads to split ends, frizzy hair, and if severe enough, even hair loss.

You want to start detangling hair from the bottom, slowly working towards the top of your head. Trying to yank out the tangle from the top down will just make the knot tighter, harder to get out, and damage your hair.

This is where detangler comes in to save the day. Well, at least help save the day. Detanglers contain ingredients that either help lubricate the hairs in the knot, or ingredients that temporarily shrink the hair shaft. When the hairs are lubricated, they can slip past each other more easily, making it easier to slip out of the knot. If the hair shrinks down a little, a similar effect takes place and the hairs have more room to untangle.

Besides the obvious effect of detanglers, they can help in other areas, too. As previously mentioned, many detanglers are also leave in conditioners, providing the hair with more moisture, which should aid in stopping tangles in the future. Additionally, detanglers help provide hair with more shine, and can help stop environmental and heat elements from damaging hair by providing an extra layer on the shaft.

HEAT PROTECTANT

We now know that heat can play a big role in hair damage. It strips the hair of moisture and can cause cracking to the outer layer of hair, making it that much more susceptible to damage. So, when using heating elements in your style routine, it is important to use a heat protectant product to reduce harm done to your hair.

Heat protectants often come in the form of a spray, cream, or serum that is applied to dry or damp hair before styling. They coat the hairs and provide an extra layer to help protect the hair against the heat of whatever tool you’re using. It is important to note that they help protect, they do not prevent damage.

It may seem like you only need to use a heat protectant if you are using a flat iron or curling iron, but even your blow dryer can cause hair damage. Your best bet to avoid heat damage is to use any styling tools on a lower setting after using a heat protectant.

If you would like to reduce the amount of steps you take while styling in the morning, look for a product that can work double duty. Like the detanglers and leave in conditioners we discussed, you can find leave in conditioners, styling balms, and other products that protect against heat as well, making it one easy step.

DRY SHAMPOO

Dry shampoo is not unlike texture powder in that it comes in a powder form. But it’s also used as an aerosol spray. No matter how you use it, dry shampoo is an excellent product for absorbing excess oil from the hair and scalp.

One of the beauties of dry shampoo is that you can use it in place of your regular shampoo, which can dry out and damage your hair when used daily. Many hair care experts say you should shampoo your hair every two days or so while using dry shampoo on the other days. Others say that dry shampoo isn’t technically a replacement for regular shampoo because you still need to clean the scalp deeply to remove all excess oils and residues.

Most dry shampoos include alcohol and a fine powder, which can be anything from clay, to starches, to volcanic ash. Besides removing excess oil from your hair, it also adds volume and eliminates odors such as cigarette smoke.

Never apply dry shampoo to wet hair – hence the name.

HAIR SERUM

Most men, and women, use hair serum as a styling product rather than as something to add volume and texture. Like some of the other styling products on our list, it has gained popularity in recent years to become a go-to option for many folks.

What is hair serum? Well, its main characteristic is that it’s silicone-based and coats the surface of your hair. That makes it different from hair oil, which penetrates hair follicles and cuticles and causes changes to hair structure.

There are many benefits to hair serum, not the least of which is that it keeps hair from becoming tangled. But it also provides softness and shine, while a high-quality serum protects your hair against sun exposure and pollutants such as dust and grime, as well as humidity.

Hair serum also reflects light, which helps to give your hair a shinier – and often healthier – appearance. Many people also choose hair serum because it helps treat dry and damaged hair, and that it helps make hair smooth and silky.

For men with longer hair, a serum is excellent for controlling frizziness and stubborn stray hairs that seem to always fly out of place randomly.

You can use hair serum at any time, but especially when you notice your hair becoming overly dry, dull, or tangled. But it’s always effective as a protectant against environmental stressors such as heat, the sun’s rays, and pollutants that can damage hair.

It’s best to apply hair serum on wet hair after you’ve washed it with your favorite shampoo. In most cases, you’ll only need to use a few drops (at most) to cover your hair. Once you’ve applied it, comb or brush your hair in a downward motion to get rid of any tangles. Finally, blow dry your hair to set it into your preferred style; leaving your hair damp may cause grime and dust to stick to your hair or scalp.

HAIR OIL

There’s nothing new about hair oil, not when you consider that it dates to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and other long-ago cultures. While they’re not, technically, a styling tool, hair oils have several benefits and, in many cases, are used in products to promote hair growth while slowing hair loss.

That said, however, hair oil works superbly in helping to detangle hair while making your hair stronger, softer, and shinier. It also works to protect your hair against damage from the sun and other environmental factors. As you’d expect, hair oil provides natural lubrication that helps to fortify the natural oils of your scalp and hair (sebum).

Another major benefit of hair oil is that it contains a ton of fatty acids, which replace lipids in your hair when it starts to become really fine and prone to breakage. Your hair splits when lipids become depleted.

There’s no right or wrong time to apply hair oil. You can apply it to damp or wet hair after you’ve showered, or when your hair feels dry and needs a bit of lubrication. Like serum, you don’t need a lot of oil to get the job done, although the thicker the hair, the more oil you’ll need.

Like with other styling products, make sure you distribute your hair oil evenly through your hair before combing it through. You don’t need to apply the oil on or the near the scalp because of the presence of your scalp’s natural oils. Start applying near the scalp and work your way down to the ends of your hair.

You can even apply the oil to your hair before going to bed and leave it in overnight. Just make sure to protect your pillow with a towel or other covering so you don’t stain it with oil.

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