Natural Organic Hair Care Products For Dry And Damaged Hair
For many of us, our hair is a part of our identity, and women in particular are conditioned to think this way from a young age. Most of us can recall the sense of devastation after leaving the hairdressers with a bad haircut, or the frustration of a bad hair day when nothing we do can get our unruly tresses under control.
We enjoy the freedom to change our appearance that our hair can give us: we can colour it, cut it short or grow it long; curl it or straighten it; tie it back or wear it loose. However, all of this wear and tear can take its toll on the condition of our hair, leaving it dry and frizzy, or dull and lifeless.
To a certain extent, our natural hair type will be responsible for these issues: curly hair will always be prone to frizz, and some people have naturally very straight hair that is difficult to give body and shape to. However, there is also plenty that we can do to nourish our hair and ensure that it’s looking its best, no matter what nature has blessed us with.
The benefits of natural and organic hair care products
There are so many hair care products that claim to offer miraculous results for even the damaged locks that it can be difficult to know which ones might be best for you. Some of these products contain harsh chemical ingredients such as parabens and sulphates, which can cause allergic reactions and leave your hair rough and dry.
These ingredients are purely there to extend the shelf life of the product, and there is no evidence that they add any benefit to your hair. In fact, they may exacerbate conditions such as contact dermatitis, leaving your scalp feeling uncomfortable, dry and itchy. They can also leave your hair unmanageable and prone to split ends.
Fortunately, there are natural hair conditioners and other products that provide an excellent alternative. These organic products use botanical extracts, oils, and other plant-based ingredients to nourish your hair and are free from parabens, sulphates, and artificial fragrances and colourants.
Common hair issues that natural products can address
Dry hair
Dry hair is one of the most common hair complaints, which is perhaps not surprising. There are so many causes of dry hair, from over-washing, using harsh products that do not suit your hair type, sun damage, chlorine from swimming pools, using heated hair styling tools, and pollutants in the environment.
Products that contain natural ingredients such as aloe, shea butter, and murumuru butter will deeply nourish your hair and scalp without any irritating synthetic ingredients.
Frizzy hair
Frizz is another common cause of bad hair days, particularly in damp and drizzly Britain. It’s caused when your hair absorbs water molecules in the air, which bind to the proteins and cause it to lose the shape that you have carefully styled it into. Most of us have hair strands that have a slightly irregular shape, rather than naturally sleek and smooth locks.
In damp or humid conditions, your hair will naturally resume its unstyled shape and resort to being au naturale. If you have naturally curly hair, it will become bigger and fluffier, and if you have straight hair it may look wavy and lose its shine. If your hair is in poor condition, it will be more prone to frizz because the damaged cuticles let in more moisture.
Organic products that contain jojoba oil, argan oil or shea butter will add a protective coating of oil to your hair, helping to lock in moisture and smooth out the cuticles. This will help your hair to stay smooth and add extra shine, whatever the weather.
Dandruff
Dandruff occurs when the scalp becomes over dry, or has an excessive amount of yeast growth. Using organic products that contain tea tree oil can help to soothe irritation and balance the oils in the scalp. Organic coconut oil will help to soften a dry and flaky scalp, and can improve the condition of your skin and your hair with a deep nourishing formula.
Regular weekly masks that you use as a pre-shampoo treatment will leave your hair and scalp soft and comfortable.
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