hair cosmetics


Since ancient times, people have paid special attention to their hair, hairstyle and hair aspect bringing a better image and personality. Aesthetic of hair is both art and science.

Photo by goMainstream

Everyone wants healthy, strong, rich and bright hair. To enjoy a healthy and beautiful hair, we must be very careful with cosmetics and hair treatments applied. They should not assault the hair shaft but to protect and improve its texture.



      Hair dyeing


If you decided to dye your hair you must know that the dye can attack the hair shaft (especially if you have dry hair). Some women may have an intolerance to dye and they can make scalp eczema, skin irritation or hair loss. To avoid these complications, the scalp tolerance should be tested prior to hair dyeing.

Photo by palmira <3

Avoid dyeing your hair if it falls into excess, if the scalp is attacked by eczema or if you suffer from asthma.

Be aware that some hair dyes contain lead salts and used repeatedly may cause complications such as blackening the teeth, anemia and headache. Also, some studies have shown that the mixture of chemicals in hair dyes can harm the liver.

To be dyed, hair must be in good condition to avoid any inconvenience.

There are in the market several types of hair dyes from which you can choose:

- Semi-permanent hair dye. It may be in powder or cream. It should be mixed with a solution of about 5% hydrogen peroxide. It lasts on hair up to 6 weeks after the hair returns to its original color.

- Permanent hair dye. It is found in powder, cream or gel. It should be mixed with a solution of 20% hydrogen peroxide to form a cream that is applied to the hair. It lasts until a new hair grows. It discolors hair and adds color. Using it for long-term it destroys the hair cuticle, making it brittle.

- Henna dye. It is made ​​from vegetable leaves of a shrub (Lawsonia inermis) which is grown in the Near East and Egypt. It is used since antiquity to dye hair, nails, skin and textiles. Natural henna gives the hair reddish-brown color. There is also black henna which is a combination of pure henna and a substance extracted from some plants that grow in tropical regions. Black Henna can trigger allergic reactions.

If you dye your hair, only use shampoos with neutral PH.



      Hair bleaching


Photo by Debs (ò‿ó)♪
        To obtain a lighter color of hair compared to its natural color, hair must be bleached, the most harmful method of dyeing. If it is repeated too often, bleaching attacks the keratin of hair, this becoming brittle and dull.

        Bleached hair must be cared very carefully; visit to hair salon should be done every 2-3 weeks for maintenance.

        If you bleach your hair, you should apply on it fortified masks or hot oil, before each hair washing.







      Hair curling  


           Each woman who has straight hair, with or without volume, wished seductive loops hair, at least once in her life.
         Curly hair shaft has an oval section and the straight has a round shape. By curling the hair shaft lengthens and flattens. Thin and soft hair curls more easily but this form resists less time and the harsh hair curls more difficult but it maintains its shape for longer.

Photo by Jessie Pearl
    Curling must take into account the type and texture of hair so as not to harm.

    Hair curling can be permanent or not. Permanent curling must be done by specialized people, to hairdressing salons. Loops maintain their form a longer period of time (several months). Procedure for permanent hair curling can be made ​​both cold and hot.

    When you decide to expose the hair to a permanent curling treatment you need to know that chemicals in the solution used in permanent curling (ammonia, sodium carbonate, sulphates, acids) acts negatively on hair keratin.

    Pregnant or menstruating women, people for convalescence, depression or who suffer from migraines should avoid the treatment of permanent hair curling.

Products used to dye and permanent curling of hair affects the molecular and chemical structure of hair. They may contain highly toxic substances that affect health.



      Hair cosmetic products


         There are many cosmetics products on the market that are designed to clean the hair, to color it, to give volume, to maintain the hairstyle. To achieve the desired effect, these products contain in addition to beneficial ingredients, some harmful ingredients such as:

- Sodium Lauryl (Laureth) Sulfate, so-called SLS. They are detergents, used to produce foam, which contain nitrates that irritate the skin. They are carcinogenic. Sometimes, SLS is hidden on the label under the name of pseudo-natural substance, the formula "comes from coconut".

-Lauramide DEA is a semi-synthetic agent that is used to produce foam and which can cause allergic reactions.

- Propylene Glycol that is also allergenic for skin.


         Shampoo is designed for cleaning the hair of sebum, dead cells, dust, smoke and other impurities. The first "modern" shampoo with synthetic surfactants, as we know it today, was called "DRENE" (1930).         The recommended shampoo is one that has a neutral pH, to balance the acidity of water.

Photo by Official U.S. Navy Imagery
Types of hair shampoos:
- Treatment shampoo. It contains ingredients that are designed to treat certain problems like dandruff.

- Medicinal shampoo. It contains antiseptics (phenol, sulfur, tar, etc.).

- Mild (neutral) shampoo. It balances the acidity level. Ideal for hair subjected to chemical treatments.

- Simple shampoo. It is recommended for hair that has not been subjected of cosmetic treatments because it can damage hair.

- Organic shampoo. It balances pH level. Contains plant extracts (chamomile, nettle, jojoba, etc.).

- Cosmetic shampoo. It is designed for different types of hair. It contains moisturizing agents that prevent drying of hair and enhance its appearance.


Shampoos can be in powder, liquid or cream.

         Hair conditioner has different properties to the shampoo, acting differently on hair. Conditioner deposited a film on the hair shaft that protects the cuticle. It serves to protect the hair against breakage, splitting of hair shafts peaks, leaving hair shiny, silky and easy to comb.

The type of conditioner should be chosen depending on the type of hair:

- Dry Hair: intensive moisturizing conditioner based on olive oil, Aloe Vera, honey.

- Oily Hair: oil-free conditioner containing lemon, chamomile

- Damaged hair: conditioner containing protein.

Depending on the structure of the hair, hair conditioner should be chosen as follows:

- Fine hair, rare, with thin shaft: conditioner for volume. Do not touch the scalp. If hair is oily, choose a conditioner that contains tea tree.

- Hair undergoes cosmetic treatments (dyeing, permanent curling): stronger balm. Do not touch the scalp. Avoid shampoos with silicone because it destroys the hair shaft.

- Curly hair: highly moisturizing conditioner, for rough hair. Avoid drying of hair with electric dryer.


         Hair mask is designed to give hair vitality and beauty. Hair masks do not have to be very expensive; there are different forms of hair masks with accessible ingredients.
Hair masks may contain natural ingredients that maintain moisture level of hair: amino acids, Panthenol, conditioner, jojoba oil, Shea butter, sweet almond oil etc.

Hair mask is chosen depending on the type of hair:
- Dry Hair: moisturizing masks

- Oily Hair: masks will be applied less often. After washing with shampoo, add 3 drops of tea tree oil in the rinse water

- Damaged hair: repairing masks

- Thin hair: regenerating mask

- Curly hair: special masks for this type of hair. You can apply a mask with hot oil once a week.

Hair masks will be applied after washing and rinsing along the length of the hair using a comb with rare teeth. After the mask applying, cover your head with a hot towel, wait 20 minutes and then wash your hair with a gentle shampoo.



Hair gels, hair foam and hairspray.

Hair gel and foam are designed to give hair volume and texture and hairspray is a cosmetic product used to keep hairstyle a long time. The ingredients in the composition of these products must be of superior quality to not damage hair. Among the best ingredients used in the hair styling products, we find: purified water, vitamins, yucca, castor oil, Arabic gum etc. Also, these products may contain ingredients that are designed to protect hair from sunlight. But do not use excessively hair styling products.

Hair wax is a relatively new stilling product that is designed to hydrate hair and to give brilliance, defining and resistance for curls. It contains beeswax, natural essences and different oils. It is used in small amounts, not to make hair to look greasy. Avoid reaching the scalp to not cause allergies or contact dermatitis.

Niciun comentariu:

Trimiteți un comentariu