Buying Hair Products 101
August 17th 2007 09:50
Hair is most attractive when it is kept clean, shiny, and shaped or styled to fit the individual face and head. A large part of the millions of dollars spent in the United States each year on beauty aids is spent for hair styling and care.
When buying hair products, you may consider the following:
Shampoos:
Regular shampoos contain seventy to eighty percent of water, detergent, perfumes and some conditioning oils. They may include harsh ingredients that could be harmful to your scalp like formaldehyde. So be wary what shampoo you must use.
Dandruff shampoos:
Dandruff shampoos may only help lessen the irritation. If your scalp is sensitive to dandruff shampoos' active ingredients, you should alternate them between sulfur-based and tar-based products.
Hair sprays:
Hair sprays can irritate your eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. They must be used in a well-ventilated area. It is much safer to use pumps than aerosols because they emit droplets which are less easily absorbed into your lungs. You may also consider styling foams, but they often contain alcohol, that may dry your hair.
Permanent-wave solutions:
They often contain ammonium thioglycolate, which may cause rashes on the hands and scalp. Look for ammonia-free solutions instead. Obstetricians and gynecologists say it's safe to perm or color hair while pregnant.
Hair dyes:
Hair dyes contain carcinogens and paraphenylenediamine. Experts say that the fear that these dyes may cause cancer, that one would have to use them over twenty or more years to increase the risk of certain cancers. Hair dyes for graying men were not carcinogenic, but some products contain lead, so it is best to wash your hands after use. Some dyes may release allergic reactions. Before using, dab a little bit behind one ear and leave it on for forty-eight hours. If you develop allergic reactions, you may consider henna or vegetable dyes.
Typical hair problems include hair which is too oily, too dry, too thin, too thick, too fine, too coarse, dull-looking, or lifeless. These problems are easily addressed by the different hair products which, after use, can make you look like you just stepped out of a salon. But take care when choosing the products you will use. Make sure that what you buy won't have any negative effects on your health.
When buying hair products, you may consider the following:
Shampoos:
Regular shampoos contain seventy to eighty percent of water, detergent, perfumes and some conditioning oils. They may include harsh ingredients that could be harmful to your scalp like formaldehyde. So be wary what shampoo you must use.
Dandruff shampoos:
Dandruff shampoos may only help lessen the irritation. If your scalp is sensitive to dandruff shampoos' active ingredients, you should alternate them between sulfur-based and tar-based products.
Hair sprays:
Hair sprays can irritate your eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. They must be used in a well-ventilated area. It is much safer to use pumps than aerosols because they emit droplets which are less easily absorbed into your lungs. You may also consider styling foams, but they often contain alcohol, that may dry your hair.
Permanent-wave solutions:
They often contain ammonium thioglycolate, which may cause rashes on the hands and scalp. Look for ammonia-free solutions instead. Obstetricians and gynecologists say it's safe to perm or color hair while pregnant.
Hair dyes:
Hair dyes contain carcinogens and paraphenylenediamine. Experts say that the fear that these dyes may cause cancer, that one would have to use them over twenty or more years to increase the risk of certain cancers. Hair dyes for graying men were not carcinogenic, but some products contain lead, so it is best to wash your hands after use. Some dyes may release allergic reactions. Before using, dab a little bit behind one ear and leave it on for forty-eight hours. If you develop allergic reactions, you may consider henna or vegetable dyes.
Typical hair problems include hair which is too oily, too dry, too thin, too thick, too fine, too coarse, dull-looking, or lifeless. These problems are easily addressed by the different hair products which, after use, can make you look like you just stepped out of a salon. But take care when choosing the products you will use. Make sure that what you buy won't have any negative effects on your health.
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