If you've ever picked up a bottle of shampoo or conditioner and wondered what all those ingredients ending in “-cone” are, chances are you've stumbled across silicones. Silicones are a family of synthetic ingredients commonly used in haircare to deliver slip, smoothness and shine. They coat the outside of the hair shaft for that sleek, fuzz-free finish straight out of the shower.
Washed your hair two days ago and already dealing with an itchy scalp and greasy roots? Before we get into why this might be happening, let's bust a myth that sends a lot of people in completely the wrong direction. Most people assume a scratchy scalp means a dry scalp. So they reach for something rich and moisturising to ease the itch and wonder why nothing changes.
If you’ve ever climbed out of the pool and wondered why your hair suddenly feels like hay… you’re not imagining it. Chlorine can leave your mop tangled, frizzy, brittle or even brassy – especially if you’re already dealing with dry or colour-treated strands.
Whether the sun’s has fried your strands like hot chips, or salt water has transformed them into a crunchy snack, no hair-mare is too far gone. Let’s chat about how to revive your tresses back to soft, shiny perfection.
There's no denying the sheer bliss of a hot shower on a frosty winter's day. But wait! Before you crank up that hot water knob, there's something you need to know. Those scalding hot droplets could be having a significant impact on your hair (and your scalp!).
If you start noticing that you're shedding significantly more than that or your hair isn't growing back, well, that's when things start to get a little...hairy (sorry, we couldn't resist!). Hair loss can be caused by so many different things that it can be tough to figure out what's causing your locks to take a hike.
Your scalp is an extension of your skin, with thousands of sebaceous glands, hair follicles, and sweat glands. When it's healthy (just like the healthy soil of a garden bed), the hair follicles are able to flourish and produce strong, luscious locks. On the flip-side, a sensitive scalp can lead to all sorts of hair woes (aka, weeds!).
Mastering the art of defining your curls and fending off frizz is not always the easiest task to behold. Curly hair can be kinda needy. It also likes to go rogue, thanks to its wild and free nature. So today we’re schooling you on how to bid goodbye to an unruly bouffant and say hello to beautifully coiffed curls.
There's lots of talk about the good, bad, and ugly of including silicones in your haircare routine. So, what gives? Are they really THAT bad for you? Truth is: not all silicones are created equal. Let’s weigh in on the science and debunk a few myths about silicones while we're at it.
Frizzy hair can be a pesky problem that takes on a mind of its own. Think fuzzy strands that run amuck, particularly during humid weather. But hey, don’t fret. Spectacularly smooth locks don’t have to be a pipe dream. With a little TLC, you can kick frizzy hair to the curb. Where. It. Belongs.
Unfortunately we can’t control the damage caused by external aggressors (like wind, UV rays and pollution), but we can make conscious choices about the products we choose to slather on our strands. Here are just a few reasons why making the switch to natural might be the best treat you can give your cheesed-off tresses – and your conscience.
