The Best Hair Products For Your Style!

If you're like me, choosing the best hair products for your hairstyle often begins with a big whiff of the bottle. Yep, how many of us start with taking off the cap give an approving smell?

Generally when a stylist or barber makes a recommendation for a new product, I immediately go for the cap. If it smells great, I will often give it a try. More often than not, however, I'm just not a big fan. I have scents and aromas I gravitate towards - Tea Tree Oil, Citrus, Spearmint or Peppermint. Interestingly though, as a manufacturer, I have learned there is a lot behind the smell.

So, what do I look for?

Depending on your style or type, there are several issues you should consider. The first is strength.

Weak, brittle or breaking hair is more common than many of us would like. Follicles are made of proteins fed and developed by amino acids. Their microscopic bonds can be stretched, torn, broken or damaged by heat and moisture.

Inexpensive shampoos and conditioners (though they may smell great) are often formulated with harsh, inexpensive surfactants. While these may make your hair smell good for a while, they often are damaging protein bonds and making follicle susceptible to damage.

Products that contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate are more gentle on the scalp and locks and perform cleansing equally if not better than less expensive brands. The addition of botanical extracts such as Sage, Fenugreek and Ivy have proved effective for stimulating circulation, improving growth and nourishing the cortex and root for better shaft development.

Proteins such as rice, corn or wheat help infuse proteins directly into the follicle making the shaft stronger - with increased elasticity, flexibility and shine.

The right product for your type and style

The second consideration is length and type.

While these may seem separate issues, from a formulation perspective they have similar characteristics. Curly, short, wavy or long require and have a different appetite for ingredients that make them behave with bounce and body.

Ingredients such as Panthenol, Emu Oil or Jojoba Oil penetrate deep into the shaft and allow the "shape" of the hairstyle or design to be better maintained. Each provide soothing to the scalp and add significant moisture necessary for scalp and hair health as well as proper circulation of blood and natural oils.

Long styles require moisture to avoid split-ends, short require flexibility to avoid fly-away. And curls need added proteins for manageability and hold (whether you want to enhance or subdue the curls.)

Watch for Preservatives

Though their are several other considerations, I want to end with preservatives. Shampoos and conditioners degrade over time and their chemical make-up changes. Again, for the sake of costs, many preservatives can cause damage. Though more expensive, look for products with Paraben-Free preservatives - they protect the integrity of the contents and don't strip oils or nutrients.

I agree, choosing the best hair products for your hairstyle starts with the smell. But, take a closer look at the product and you will be rewarded with bounce, shine and strength!

Tim_Faber

Enter Your Email Address For Update :

Delivered by FeedBurner

May be You Want Read This :