Shampoo and hair balm

Appearance is very important for any person. After all, in the first place they evaluate it on him. That is why it is important to carefully monitor the condition of the hair. The problem is that every year there are more and more shampoos and balms and it is very difficult to make a choice. In this article we will try to help you.

Long gone are the days when it was believed that you can wash your hair with anything, even soap. Thanks to research in the field of hair health, it becomes clear that every woman needs a personalized shampoo that carefully cares for curls and makes them strong and healthy.

It is also worth considering that this tool is not suitable for you if:

• Your head starts to itch after application;
• Hair quickly becomes dirty and untidy.

There is another factor - when you use the same shampoo for too long, the curls get used to it and start to look worse. Therefore, the tool must be changed at least once every few months.

Let's start with the worst.When you see these substances in the composition, it is better to put the shampoo back on the shelf and choose another one:

• Sodium sulfate;
• annonium sulfate;
• TEM sulfates.

These substances contain many aggressive chemical components and destroy skin protein, spoil the scalp and hair. A striking example of the use of such a tool is excessively fluffy hair after washing. If you continue to use a shampoo with these ingredients, it can cost you thinning strands, quick pollution and split ends.

The best, safest and organic surfactants are Sodium Laurel, Disodium Lauret and Cocomidopropyl Betain. But finding products with such a composition in ordinary stores is easy - you need to look for them in specialized places with organic cosmetics.

It is also very good if the composition contains keratin, because it is a component identical to the hair. It regenerates the structure, gives strength and beauty. Lecithin and protein are also natural and beneficial substances for your curls. It’s also good if the composition contains oils of some plants, since they are completely natural and nourish the strands.

Any shampoo is selected according to the type of curls. This is the main criterion and the most effective approach. To select according to these parameters, you must follow a few simple rules.

For oily hair. Often with this type of curls, there is a violation of the sebaceous glands, especially if they quickly get dirty and look untidy the very next day. With this condition, it is best to choose a product that will dry the strands and scalp, but not dry them out completely.

Citrus extracts and menthol can gently dry the skin. In addition, you need to choose a product with which you can wash your hair often, even every day. In the presence of oily curls, it is better to rinse off the shampoo more thoroughly.

For dry hair. With this type of curls, the biggest problem is brittle tips. Dry strands are well suited for colored or damaged hair, such shampoos moisturize and nourish well.

Colored strands. We singled out this type separately because it requires special care. Firstly, such hair needs complex protection, namely, not only shampoo and balm, but also other means. Shampoos for damaged and dyed hair are suitable for such curls.

Normal curls. For them, the choice of funds is wider, but this does not mean that anything will suit them. Be sure to pay attention to weighting elements in the composition, such as parabens or silicones. In addition, any shampoo with the usual strengthening and vitamin care is suitable for hair.

The water with which we wash our hair is far from ideal.For example, it contains alkali, which, even with the best shampoo, sometimes gives the effect of “electricity” on the hair and makes it difficult to comb it. Women used to use vinegar to soften their strands and make them easier to comb, but now there is no such need and you can just pick up the product in the store.

There are a lot of balms, but all these funds can be divided into three types: rinse, conditioner and mask.

Balm conditioner designed for the most ordinary hair without pronounced problems. It is aimed at maintaining health, giving a healthy shine and strength to your curls.

Balm conditioner gently restores from within. It is recommended for people with damaged or dull hair, as the product used will give you the expected nutrition and a beautiful, healthy color.

Balm mask designed for deep nutrition. It is worth doing this procedure no more than a couple of times a week, so as not to overdo it. Usually the mask is applied to the roots and skin itself, and then remains on the head for some more time to be absorbed properly.

Dry hair, on the other hand, needs plenty of nourishment. It’s good if the balm for them contains various kinds of oils that can give the curls a healthy and radiant look.Dyed hair definitely needs protection from the sun, so when choosing such a product, pay attention to the packaging.

Cetrimonium chloride completely safe in the composition. It helps the hair not to be electrified and makes it easy to comb it. Glyceryl stearate is another safe remedy, which keeps the consistency of the balm thick.

Dimethicol softens the strands and protects them, including from harmful substances in the shampoo or balm. Suitable for any hair. Glycerin and panthenol are two more safe ingredients. The first helps to retain moisture and prevent hair from drying out, while the second protects and strengthens. Any composition in which there are a lot of vitamins and natural extracts is also good.

In addition to components useful for strands, there are those with which it is not recommended to buy. For example:

• Parabens – processed and cheap preservatives;
• Sodium lauryl sulfate - known for its great foam, but with prolonged use can cause hair loss and thinning;
• mineral oils - cover the hair with a dense film, preventing oxygen from penetrating inside.

First, of course, shampoo is applied to the hair. Washing your hair properly is not so difficult if you accustom yourself to simple actions. So, just before washing, you need to comb your hair, do a short head massage and only then go to the bathroom.

The amount of shampoo you apply to your hair is also very important. There is no need to assume that the more the better. This is not true.For long hair, for example, you should apply about two teaspoons of shampoo per head, and for short hair, one.

Another mistake that many people often make is to apply shampoo on the head and only then lather. Detergent should first lather in your hands and only then rinse your hair with it.

The application sequence is extremely simple - after you have washed the shampoo from your hair, it is time for the balm. It is distributed along the entire length of wet hair, but it is better to pay special attention to the tips. After application, it is worth waiting a few minutes to allow the product to be absorbed, and the active substances to start working. The last, final step is to rinse with warm water.

Here we will make a small overview of the brands that have attracted our attention.

Manufacturer Matrix produces professional cosmetics for hair. They have three main lines. The first - with multi-colored bottles and catchy names, stands guard over the protection of damaged and dyed hair. Each set includes shampoo and conditioner.

The second consists of funds with certain additives. Shampoo and conditioner with keratin, with hydrasource and many others. The third and last series - with the addition of oils. There is also a shampoo and balm that nourish.

Kapous - another brand of professional cosmetics. This manufacturer has a huge variety of products, including balms and shampoos, for completely different problems.For example, a restorative hair shampoo with hyaluronic acid or a shampoo for curls with ylang-ylang essential oil.

In addition, they also have a men's line, from which I want to highlight the shampoo. "Gentlemen 3 in 1".

Next comes Brand "Clean Line". They also have a huge selection of shampoos and conditioners, but there are a few that I would like to highlight in particular.

First, of course, Shampoo "Nettle", included in the line of separation of products by hair type. Specifically, this shampoo is designed for all types of hair, but they also have products for oily, dry, colored and thin and weakened curls. Balms are attached to all shampoos with the appropriate name.

• Shampoos and balms Indigo differ from all the others in one important detail - they all have the so-called "aqua balance", which helps to saturate your curls with additional moisture and keep it from the inside. In addition, they also have a huge selection of products, ranging from fortified to restorative and nutritious.
• Wella cosmetics created specifically for colored hair, helping them to keep the color as long as possible, strengthening and preventing overdrying. In a huge variety of products you can find shampoos specifically for blondes and moisturizers.

• Constant Delight are professional shampoos and balms. They can distinguish a series for hair restoration, to preserve color, for men and for perming.
• At Dove there is a separate line for damaged hair, which includes balm and shampoo. In addition, the manufacturer has lines for volume, for dry curls and for hair loss.

• Pantene Pro-V creates products with the intent to deeply nourish your hair.They always have keratin in their composition, which helps curls. It helps to restore and give volume to the strands, making them from lifeless and dull to bright and voluminous.
• Syoss full of different kinds of funds for strands. Most often, balms and shampoos are created for narrow problems, in order to help them as best as possible. For example, dandruff products, for oily hair and for dyed hair.

• Planeta Organica surprised by the variety of choices. They have not just natural shampoos that help protect the strands, but also thick cream-shampoos, as well as cream-balms.
• Garnier "Fructis" - another product familiar to everyone. The manufacturer promises an abundance of natural ingredients in the composition and good care for your curls.
• Estel - professional cosmetics for strands. They have a huge selection of shampoos and balms that provide deep care.

According to customer reviews, the best shampoo-balm tandem is Indigo. He copes with all sorts of hair, restores damaged and, in general, takes much better care of the health of curls. Almost following him Kapous, which removed the dryness of curls once and for all. However, it has caused itchy scalps in some buyers.

Last places Garnier "Fructis" and Planeta Organica. Both of these brands have the same claims - the composition is completely unnatural, there is no effect, and someone even says that their curls have become worse.

You can learn how to choose shampoo and hair balm from the following video.