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The Top Hair Trends To Try This Fall

9 septiembre, 2019 by Admin

Summer hair is all about letting it loose and wild, au naturale. The best head turning hair during the hotter months is never slicked and pulled back. I mean, they don’t call it beach waves for nothing! But with the turning of the seasons, so do the trends, and this fall is all about being chic and sophisticated. Whether it’s back to school or back to work, you want to make a statement with your hair, and these upcoming fall trends are sure to help you achieve it.

Half-Up, Half-Down Hair

Just because you are going for sophisticated, doesn’t mean you can’t leave your hair down too. The half-up, half-down hair is perfect for creating some volume while also channeling our former style icon, Serena van der Woodsen (xoxo, Gossip Girl). You can wear the top half high on your head for a more statement-making look, or the midway down the head for a simple, yet classic look. Either way, it’s simple and making a serious comeback.

Bows

Hair accessories are growing in popularity, and this fall the bow is bound to be the item to wear. Ribbons with an interesting texture, like velvet, are especially great for catching all eyes and perfectly pairing with darker fall colors. What’s more, this look is extremely simple to achieve if you’re running late in the morning. You can tie a bow around a ponytail or just around your hair as a bow-tied headband.

Low Ponytail

Although Ariana Grande made the high ponytail a popular trend to try, the style we really will be latching onto this fall season is the low ponytail. This loose, relaxed version will ensure both a) your scalp doesn’t hurt from a top style and b) you look effortlessly slick. Although this style is easy to accomplish, it’s also easy to go wrong...we recommend spraying a shine or gloss in your hair to make your fall hair look fashion forward, not frumpy.

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Hair Thinning? These Might Be The Causes

5 agosto, 2019 by Admin

Have you noticed recently to your utter shock that your hair seemed to be falling out or thinning? If you’re in your twenties, this might seem way too early for such a phenomenon to be occurring. We can assure you, it’s definitely not old age that is causing the issue! However, there are many possible causes for your sudden hair thinning or loss, but rest assured most of them can easily be treated.

woman holding head, scalp with hair thinning showing.

How Does Hair Growth Work?

For starters, your hair doesn’t simply grow. It actually goes through a four-step cycle, which include growth, rest, falling, and finally regeneration. Since there are several genes that contribute to this cycle, it is easy to create an imbalance and throw off the process. The following are the most typical reasons that hair thinning occurs.

Excessive Dieting

woman holding apple wrapped in measuring tape.

What you eat provides essential nutrients to ensure your body functions properly, hair growth included. If you decide to cut back on eating to lose weight an intense degree, the energy will be redirected away from your hair to focus primarily on your vital organs like your heart and brain. As a result, hair thinning and loss occurs. In particular, your hair needs lots of protein, iron and fatty acids to be strong.

Stress

Stress, whether it is sudden or ongoing, can actually slow down the 4-step hair cycle. During mentally and physically taxing times, your body produces the stress hormone cortisol, which causes your hair to stop growing. Stress can also directly affect the strands, which become weaker and more susceptible to breakage.

Changes in Hormones

woman holding different types of birth control pills.

Any time you start or change your birth control, your whole body can have some initial symptoms. Hair thinning and loss is included, for hormones are vital in the hair growth process. Changes in estrogen can actually impact the texture of your hair as well, making it feel desirably silky or unfortunately brittle. This is an additional reason as to why you should talk with your doctor to find the birth control that is right for you.

Hair Thinning Cures

girl spinning head holding hair treatment.

While your hair loss or thinning might leave you feeling panicked, there are plenty of proven cures that should give you some relief. If you believe your diet or stress might be the culprit, your hair thinning most likely can be easily be fixed with a topical solution or medication like Rogaine for women. Ultimately, it’s best to talk to a professional to get the perfect product for you!

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How To Save Your Sun Damaged Hair

24 junio, 2019 by Admin

Going swimming and hanging out all day at the beach: super fun. The tangled and brittled hair that results from all the chlorine and salt build up afterwards? The complete OPPOSITE.

Fearing the damage that may come from giving yourself a much needed day-cation shouldn’t be holding you back from enjoying your summer. However, if you feel like your strands needs a serious boost from all the fun in the sun, we have these five foolproof ways to save your damaged locks.

Hydrate Hair with a Treatment Mask

Woman getting hair washed in a salon with a treatment mask. — Face of relaxed young Latin American woman enjoying hair washing in salon. Hairdresser washing hair of woman with shampoo

The combination of sun, salt, and chlorine is sure to dry out even the smoothest of strands. If you often go swimming, a deep treatment mask is essential to use at least once a week in order to prevent dry split ends and an overstressed scalp. Packed with natural oils and extracts, there’s a perfect mask for all hair types to make sure your strands are silky soft this summer!

Boost Shine With An Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse

Jars of Apple Cider Vinegar. — Fresh apple juice close up shot

Apple Cider Vinegar has many nutrients and minerals that help with digestion, but did you know this health food is also incredible for your hair? ACV helps with restoring the pH balance, so it leaves your hair shiny and dandruff-free. After washing your locks, mix some water with a few tablespoons of ACV to massage into your scalp and leave in for a few minutes. Rinse out when done and you should see the glossy results after a few uses.

Supplement Your Diet To Heal Hair

Hair growth and health starts from the inside, meaning what you eat can have a great impact on hair’s strength and appearance. Eggs are the ultimate power food for your locks, with proteins keratin and biotin to ensure both strength and shine. If eggs aren’t your thing, berries, sweet potatoes, and a list of other foods are great sources of nutrients for your tresses. If you find you aren’t getting enough necessary proteins and vitamins vital for hair growth, you may want to consider a supplement to help combat deficiency.

Cut Back On The Heat

We don’t mean your outdoor time spent in the sun (although you should be careful of that too, for your hair AND skin’s sake)! We mean heat stylers like straighteners, curlers, and hair dryers. While it’s common knowledge that heat stylers can cause serious damage, their effects amplify if your hair is already dead and dry from the sun. Instead of grabbing for the straightener, try doing an alternative no-heat-needed updo, like braids with a conditioning treatment or a messy low bun. Stylish and healthy!

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Yet another all-star health food on our list that doubles as a wonderful treatment for your hair. Extra Virgin Olive Oil can be used either as a leave-in Mask or Hot Oil Treatment, both of which give your hair a powerful boost thanks to the many vitamins found in EVOO. This trick is best for when you have time to lounge around the house, as the treatment is most effective when left-in for a minimum of 30 minutes. Finally an excuse to watch that latest series on Netflix and beat the heat (indoors)! You and your hair will be happy with the results.

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