Hair care

 

Hair care is an overall term for hygiene and cosmetology involving the hair which grows from the human scalp and to a lesser extent facial pubic and other body hair. Hair care routines differ according to an individual's culture and the physical characteristics of one's hair. Hair may be colored trimmed shaved plucked or otherwise removed with treatments such as waxing, sugaring and threading. Hair care services are offered in salons, barbershops, and day spas and products are available commercially for home use. Conditioners are often used after shampooing to smooth down the cuticle layer of the hair which can become roughened during the physical process of shampooing. There are three main types of conditioners: anti oxidant conditioners, which are mainly used in salons after chemical services and prevent creeping oxidation internal conditioners which enter into the cortex of the hair and help improve the hair's internal condition also known as treatments and external conditioners, or everyday conditioners, which smooth down the cuticle layer, making the hair shiny, comb able and smooth. Conditioners can also provide a physical layer of protection for the hair against physical and environmental damage. Shampoo is used by applying it to wet hair, massaging the product into the hair, and then rinsing it out. Some users may follow a shampooing with the use of hair conditioner. The goal of using shampoo is to remove the unwanted build up in the hair without stripping out so much sebum as to make hair unmanageable. Shampoo is generally made by combining a surfactant most often sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate with a co surfactant most often cocamidopropyl betaine in water. Specialty shampoos are available for people with dandruff color treated hair gluten or wheat allergies an interest in using an all natural organic botanical or plant derived product and infants and young children baby shampoo is less irritating. There are also shampoos intended for animals that may contain insecticides or other medications to treat skin conditions or parasite infestations such as fleas. Cosmetic companies have developed shampoos specifically for those who have dandruff. These contain fungicides such as ketoconazole zinc pyrithione and selenium sulfide which reduce loose dander by killing Malassezia furfur. Coal tar and salicylate derivatives are often used as well. Despite a big success of medicated shampoos there are also other alternatives for people who dislike using a lot of chemicals. Organic natural shampoos can be a suitable alternative. These shampoos often use tea tree oil essential oils and extracts. Many companies have also developed color protection shampoos suitable for colored hair; many of these shampoos contain gentle cleansers or so the companies claim. . Most permanent color changes require that the cuticle of the hair be opened so the color change can take place within the cuticle. This process which uses chemicals to alter the structure of the hair can damage the cuticle or internal structure of the hair, leaving it dry weak or prone to breakage. After the hair processing the cuticle may not fully close, which results in coarse hair or an accelerated loss of pigment. The lighter the chosen color from one's initial hair color the more damaged it may be. Other options for applying color to hair besides chemical dyes include the use of such herbs as henna and indigo or choosing ammonia free solutions Hair loss is directly linked to the Ph level of your scalp says Anker So if your hair is dry or overly oily you'll experience more hair loss. Adding extra oil to the scalp also messes with the natural oil water balance on the scalp. If you put extra oil on it your body will stop producing natural oil.