(StatePoint) Spring has sprung which means your tresses are going to be making more public appearances in the months ahead. But if you’re like many people, you’re not entirely satisfied with your locks.
In fact, 76% of women are concerned about their hair feeling weighed down. While they want to nourish hair that feels dry or dull, they fear that current product offerings will cause build-up or leave a heavy feeling on their hair. To help you achieve your dream hair, consider these tips and new product recommendations:
1. Try double washing. It’s true that many people are washing their hair a little less frequently these days. That’s fine for some, but if your weekly washes have dropped and your hair is feeling heavy, try double washing next time. Longer times between washes just means more time for dirt, pollutants, products and sebum – hair's natural oil – to build up. An occasional double-wash can help clear out all that build-up with round one and get to work on fully cleansing hair cuticles in round two.
2. Mind the elements. Protect your hair from the elements, which can wreak havoc on hairstyles. Incorporate chic hats or scarves into your style routine to protect against UV rays, which can fade color. If you go swimming, rinse your hair afterwards. If you know you have hard water, try using a moisturizing hair mask every so often to ensure hair is getting the moisture it needs.
3. Fight frizz. Higher humidity can lead to frizz so it’s important to use a good conditioner to smooth and hydrate cuticles and help lock in moisture. Using a hydrating oil or spray can also help tame frizz when it strikes.
4. Change up your products. Your products should contain ingredients your hair will love. For example, Herbal Essences recently introduced new collections of shampoo and conditioner with a pure plants blend to deeply nourish hair without weighing it down. At the heart of each new formula is a blend of pure aloe and lightweight camellia oil, ingredients certified by plant experts at The Royal Botanic Gardens, KEW, and carefully selected by Herbal Essences. Camellia oil mimics the structure of oils found naturally in healthy hair, has a remarkable ability to absorb quickly into the hair and complements the moisturizing and protective powers of pure aloe. Together, these ingredients help deliver nourished locks that are surprisingly soft, flexible and lightweight. Cruelty-free and paraben-free, these new collections have options to target a wide range of hair types and needs, from apricot oil shampoo and conditioner for curly hair, to a honey collection for daily moisture. Plus, there are frizz-fighting, volume boosting and repair options, too.
This spring, give your hair the care and lightweight nourishment it needs with plant power you can feel.
