HAIR-ENVY is something we have all experienced at one time or another
When you read a magazine and suddenly this photo hits you -
or
...effortlessly tossled hair with no frizz.
The shiny almost-plastic like reflection... hair porn:
Example 1.
Example 2.
But if you feel more like this:
don't worry you're not alone...
There are a lot of tried and tested solutions to dry/frizzy hair and there are a lot of self-inflicted reasons why our hair is becoming so dry and frizzy in the first place.
Take item 1.
GHD Hair Straighteners - these became popular because of their ceramic plate and the fact they can go from 0 - 250*C in 7 seconds. But at what temperature does the keratin (fibrous structural protein) in your hair begin to break at? Well forensic scientists found that at 155*C (311F), the hair's keratin begins to break its linkages and become disordered.
Item 2.
The Hair Brush - The innocent looking tangle remover can actually cause more breakage than you think. Using any sort of brush with fine, close-together, bristles when your hair is wet will damage the hair as it is at its most fragile. The friction from brushing can cause split ends - so brush gently and use one of these when brushing wet hair:
Item 3.
The Bun - If you're in a rush and you're not having the best hair day you will no doubt succumb to item 3 'the bun'. What we don't think about is what's happening to the hair twisted in a top knot or held beneath the band. Depending on the type of band you use you can even lose elasticity in your hair.
The more often your hair is up in a bun or ponytail the more susceptible it is to breakage, as some areas will have repeated aggravation from the band. Switch things up by either wearing hair down, moving the location of your ponytail or by using a less damaging hair tool, such as a barrette, claw or bobby pins.
Below: a loose, low bun, made by using a barrette and bobby pins, is less damaging to hair
Item 4.
A lack of Biotin - Biotin is a B vitamin involved in the production of energy. Available in supplement form and found naturally in a number of foods, biotin is essential for the formation of fatty acids and blood sugar (also called glucose). Sometimes referred to as "vitamin H," biotin aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as well. One of the early signs of a biotin deficiency in the body is unexplained hair loss and hair breakage, as well as dry skin and cracked, brittle nails. Therefore many people feel that it they get extra biotin logically the results will be healthier hair. This water-soluble vitamin is becoming more and more famous for increasing hair growth (and nail growth).
Item 5.
Keratin - This in-home brazilian blow dry kit contains keratin and can be purchased here. As I mentioned before at near 155*C (311*F), the hair's keratin begins to break its linkages and become disordered. At approximately 233*C or 451.4*F, the hair's keratin begins to melt. Also known as the Brazilianhair treatment, keratin hair treatments are semi-permanent, hair-smoothing, curl-softening professional chemical treatments. They make hair straighter, shinier and even healthier. The keratin is a protein which when soaked into hair will increase its strength.
The reviews of the in-home product really do make this de-frizzing treatment very tempting.
Item 6.
Heat Protection - A heat protectant should always be used whenever a heated appliance comes near your hair. Not only do they protect against heat damage, but they reduce hair friction ensuring a smooth glide through the plates. What you want is something that will absorb most of the direct heat from your device, yet still conduct enough heat to temporarily transform your hair's keratin. Silicone based products like Biosilk fusion, Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide, and Chi Silk Therapy, are great for protecting the hair against heat damage. Silicones have low "thermal conductivity" which is the measure of how fast heat is able to pass through them.
(Zara)
