Hair 411!

Last Week we posted some skin care tips that we found on the Lauren Conrad "Beauty". This week we are going to provide you with some hair care tips that we have found from the same book. When it comes to hair girls will be one of the first ones in line to know the secrets, and new tips that are coming out in order to enhance their skin or hair. Can't blame them I would do the same thing. Away to describe our hair would be dead. Yea it is sad to hear but its true our hair is dead and the more we do to it like dying it, blow drying it, or using any hair tool that uses heat it damages and kills it more. 

How frequently do you think you should wash your hair?

a. Everyday
b. Once a week
c. Every other day

Well their is NO right answer!

a. Everyday

Some people like washing their hair everyday but it doesn't make it right or wrong.If you wash your hair everyday you strip the oil from the scalp, causing your follicles to produce sebum at  ahig rate. Since sebum is the oil that make sour hair greasy and helps it stay healthy.

b.Once a week

Some people say that washing your hair once a week is good but imagine having your hair dirty for a whole week. I think I wouldnt be able to do it. If you wash it once a week you allow your hair to produce more oil and your hair stays healthy.

c.Every other day

Im the type of person that washes her hair every other day becausse before i would wash it everyday and I've noticed that my scalp was getting to dry and thats because i kept on washing away the oil that helped my hair stay alive. Another advantage of washing your hair every other day means that you wont be blow drying it everyday. A way to keep your hair from looking messy every morning is by sleeping in a loose braid the night before or two braids.

Ingredients to Avoid!!

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS & SLES)

This is mostly found in shampoo. They are skin irritant, their also studies on how it can damage the immune system, and if it's combined with other ingredients it becomes carcinogenic.

FYI: Carcinogenic means it is potential to cause cancer.

• Triethanolamine

It's NOT carcinogenic on it's own, but if it interacts with other chemicals it will become carcinogenic.

• Propylene Glycol

This is a humectant. It can also cause dermatitis, eczema, hives, and it can get worst to kidney, liver, and brain problems.

We also have 3 hair masks that Lauren recommended!

1. Coconut Oil: cover the ends of your hair with a tablespoon of coconut oil and then twist it into a low bun. Cover it with a plastic wrap and leave it for a minium of 30 minutes. Then shampoo and confition your hair as usual in the morning.
2. Avocado: Mash up an entire avocado and mix it with 4 tablespoons of yogurt and one egg white. Apply to two-thirds of your hair. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes. The egg and yogurt porivde protein for weakened hair while the avocado softens the strands. Then remove with lukewarm water make sure the water isn't that hot because the egg will cook on your head. I dont think you want to experience that.
3. Olive Oil & Mayonnaise: Mix an equal amount of olive oil and mayonnaise in a container. Apply it by beginning at the ends and work your way up but dont apply to you scalp. After 30 minutes was it with lukewarm water. This helps dry brittle hair a shot of moisture and antioxidants.

Personally I'm going to try the olive oil & mayonnaise it sounds nasty but I want to give it a try. I'm going to apply it 3 times a week for a month! Beginning today April 5, 2013 - May 5, 2013. I will be posting the end results in a month.!!

This is how my hair looks now! Will see in a month if my hair looks more shinny.

Tips:

• When taking a shower apply conditioner with a comb it helps your hair not to get tangle when you get out of the shower.
• Dont use heat when your hair is wet.
• Dont pull your hair into overly tight ponytails. It can pull your hair out and give you headaches within the day.
• Avoid sleeping with ponytails secured in elastic.
• When your shampooing or rinsing your hair with water massage your scalp with your fingertips. it increases blood circulation in that area and promotes growth.
• Dont forget to take vitamins, eat enough iron, which can be found in beans, lentils, and spinach. This can help your hair grow.

Hope you enjoyed & until next time. If you want to try one of the hair mask monthly challenge with me. Just let me know. I would be glad to know someone is willing to try this. =)