Hair.
I’ve been doing some research lately on how to take care of my hair. First off, my hair is very fine and there’s not alot of it like some others are blessed with. It grows slow, is flat, gets split ends easily, and doesn’t hold a style well.
I’ve tried and wasted money on way to many brand name hair care products promising to thicken, volumize, plump, boost, hold, whatever. Most are a waste of money. Herbal Essences volumizing shampoo is the only one that seems to work well without causing sores on my head after a couple days worth of use like some brands do (i.e. Organix, Pantene). Not only that, but the latest reports show that your pretty much washing your money down the drain with regular shampoo it’s not being left in your hair long enough to give the benefits the bottle or ads promise. *sigh*
Today SLS or Sulfate Free shampoos popularity are on the rise. Looks like someone let the cat out of the bag about what harmful effects these sulfates have. Sulfates help create a lather, which is nice, but is it really worth the side effects? Research it. Sulfates have been said to kill hair growth, cause hair loss, weaken the hair strands, cause split ends, and if you have colored hair sulfates can fade it quicker.
For me, sulfates are probably just part of the problem. On another article I read towel drying your hair can cause split ends, as well as brushing it when it’s wet. Use a wide tooth comb instead. I’ve also recently started taking B-complex and silica on occasion which are supposed to be great for hair and nails.
This weekend I’m heading up to St. Louis and hope to stop by Whole Foods to find some good, natural shampoo, without sulfates. I read online that Bedhead Superstar is good for fine hair. We’ll see if I can find it.
I wanna do it again! LOL Just kidding… wait, no I’m not. I wish my head wasn’t spinning so much then so I would have been able to capture every second and seal it in my brain. haha
