Aveda Organic Hair Care Systems

Posted on: May 17th, 2009

avedahaircareEverything in today’s world seems to be harmful and not surprisingly, most of them are thanks to our lack of understanding of how our lives have impacted the world leaving us a world with harsh weather and with gaping holes in the ozone layer that protects us all form the sun’s harmful UV rays. Salts, UV and Chlorine in the water we use everyday, all have the potential to ruin hair which makes a complete and nourishing hair protection system vital to maintain healthy and glowing hair. Products often work in a complete system that complements each other, call it commercialized hair care but that’s how businesses work. Read the rest of this entry »

Hair condition

Posted on: August 9th, 2008


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Hair is a remarkably tough material. It can stand up to considerable abuse, but over time this can wreak havoc with its natural properties. In particular, its porosity can be badly affected, so that it breaks easily and cannot be styled satisfactorily.

On the other hand, we can recognise hair that is in good condition. It shines, it is easy to manage – it just looks good. Even though the hair shaft is technically ‘dead’, in that its cells are no longer dividing, we may describe it as ‘healthy’. So why can its properties change so much that the hair loses this ‘healthy’ appearance?

Sometimes this may be due to a medical condition such as poor nutrition: starvation or anaemia due to a lack of protein in the diet can damage the hair. In famine conditions, some people’s hair changes as it grows from black to gingery-red if they cannot get enough protein.

Curly Hair

Posted on: May 8th, 2008

1.jpg Having curly hair means having a difficult time in finding the right style for your hair. In order to protect your curly hair, you should have quality accessories and equipments for your hair. Use of products and equipments not suitable for your hair will only cause damage that will lead to breakage and split-ends of the hair.
One good type of brush to use is the bristle brush. It is not only gentle for your hair, but it also massages the scalp, improving the circulation. The improvement of the circulation of the blood will also help your hair grow faster.