NEWS: Shampoo or not? Facts about the everyday product.

I have read some crazy things about shampoo and  conditioner which well everyone is entitled to their opinion however, if you are using HEAT , COLOR or CHEMICALS on your HAIR chances are the old grandma remedy with vinegar and moon water while dancing around in circles is NOT going to help the condition of your hair. 

OUCH!

Cruel world huh? 

While id love to join the revolution of at home made shampoos and great diy ways to clean your hair truth is shampoo and conditioner have been a good go-to combo for ages for a reason...well a lot actually, but here's a few :

* Shampoo has the ability to regulate or alter the PH of your hair. Ever wonder why your hair is frizzy, dull or unmanageable? Well believe it or not a lot has to do with the kind of shampoo you are using. 

* Home made products can only do so much, while i believe in great scrubs and skin care can be made at home, when it comes to shampoo is like making your own hair medication. Almost no one knows the PH of their hair or how to balance it and when it comes to hair to have it look shiny and perfect has to do with the PH. It is very hard to find this balance in DIY products. 

*Professional  Care Shampoos 

Your hairdresser knows best! 

Most of this shampoo + conditioner combos are called "SYSTEMS" in the professional world because of the work they do TOGETHER. For example while a color protect shampoo can have less sulfates to keep color deposit in place , the ph will still be raised its just how shampoo works. The cleansing agents in a shampoo are meant to clean and slightly open the cuticle of your hair so guess what happens when you don't use a conditioner? of end up using your boyfriends conditioner? well your hair cuticle is all rough and crazy untamable hair and uncontrolled frizz galore!

THIS is why conditioner is important. When you use the combo from the same brand you will have the ultimate result because they are tested for the shampoo to raise PH level to let's say a 7 and the conditioner to bring it back to a normal PH level of 5. 

WHEN buying shampoo at the drug store most of this shampoos are made with the cheapest ingredients giving you the bare minimum nutrition to your hair , that is why a bottle only costs 4 dlls. 

WHEN you buy a high performance shampoo your stylist most likely is making an educated  recommendation as to why it would benefit you, because a stylist knows your hair story and what your hair needs.

*Store Bought Shampoos :

When buying a shampoo that is "affordable" really understand that you have NO idea what you are using in your hair, skin, eyes, body everywhere that shampoo falls. 

A lof to this "NO SHAMPOO" rants i have read about all the terrible chemicals that cause cancer etc well they might or might not be true and that is because THERE is so much in that label that we don't understand and truth is the guy that stocks shampoos at the convenience store has no idea either. 

There is plenty of ingredients that are masked to be good like "panthenol" or "keratin" that come in certain shampoos that all they really cost you at the end is an intense scalp treatment and deep conditioner with your professional. There is so much wax and ingredients that can actually damage your hair if you over use them. 

This is just surface talk about shampoo but in a nutshell, if you don't know ask a professional they will always know best. 

Don't go into a crazy frenzy without being informed also keep in mind there is great brands of professional hair care that carry organic and environmentally friendly products. 

If you have any more questions or concerns about your current shampoo

just reach out and touch me!...well maybe not touch but add your concerns to the comment box below!

xo,

cindilu

Reader Question Answered : Help! Frizz Ball ALERT!

So here's the thing we ALL deal with the frizz issue at some point of another. Some of us have curly hair, some straight and guess what...frizz is still an issue!

At some point in our lives our texture changes in fact it changes about 3 times in our existence and not to be alarmed it doesnt mean you are getting old..well maybe a little but not in a bad way.

Our hair changes texture with age and time. It also changes depending on our hormone levels and lifestyle changes.  It is always easy to blame it on the environment or your shampoo but realistically sometimes we just need to look deep at our body and understand the changes.

Here's a Few reasons why you hair might be giving you hell and how to tackle the issue:

1.  Age + Hormones : It is  completely normal to notice that your hair turned into something you are not used to and it frizzes more than it ever did. If your hair is straight and now has a subtle wave i recommend to change your shampoo to a hydrating shampoo.  It is important to always be attentive to how our hair behaves because it might just mean a change of texture that happens with the dreaded word "age" and we need to probably change shampoo, products and have a talk with our stylist. 
2. Humidity + Weather: Sometimes there is just too much moisture in the air. Even when your hair needs moisture the environmental moisture is not necessarily your best friend. For this type of weather i like to make sure i stick to my natural texture of hair. Using a hair serum  for styling and a moisture block hair spray to secure your style should be enough to keep your hair controlled. Also avoid taking long walks in the park if its terribly humid and you don't want your hair to frizz up!
3. Over processed + Lack of Protein: Often the hair tends to be all over the place because the chemical process it has gone through have destroyed or damaged the hair cuticle. Our hair cuticle is the main and most important part of our hair , since its responsible for shine and control. If the hair cuticle is open and unable to open or protect the hair you will get frizzy and unmanageable hair. The best tip if you have had chemical processes on your hair and it no longer wants to be caressed by the wind, Is to do a deep conditioner treatment preferably one that contains Keratin protein. Keratin protein is the most likely to our hairs chemical makeup which means it fills in the hair making it look smooth and makes that cuticle seal. 
4.  Lack of MOISTURE : The hair needs the right amount of moisture like i mentioned but not the environmental moisture or just water. Hair needs to be treated with a type of moisture that can be deposited into your hair. The easiest way to get this type of moisture is with a PROFESSIONAL shampoo system. By system i mean SHAMPOO + CONDITIONER. I cannot stress enough how important it is to condition the hair after shampooing it. Frizz a lot of times is caused by mix + match shampoo and conditioners. Most shampoos from the same brand and type tend to have same PH levels which allow the shampoo and conditioner to work at its best. I have been using Aveda products. AMAZING. Which ever brand you choose make sure you consult with your stylist before purchasing or you can always consult with me ! via CONTACT ME email.

This are the main reasons why hair tends to be frizzy and easy ways on how to correct the issue. If you give this a try and are still having issues you might need a good consultation with your stylist or ME. 

Questions or comments? Lets chat below! 

xo,

Cindilu 

ps. This post was requested by Alyssa. Hope it helps Alyssa !