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Feb 15, 2013

Add Moisture To Thirsty Hair With TIGI’s Bed Head Moisture Maniac

February 15, 2013 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

There are a variety of shampoos on the shelves of stores today. In fact, there are so many different types of shampoos that it can often be overwhelming to pick one. While it is nice to have so many great shampoos to choose from, how do you know which one will work best for your hair? Shampoo can be expensive, and you do not want to waste your money on a shampoo that does not give you the results you desire. Well, if you are looking for a great shampoo, I've got a suggestion. It's by the hair product company TIGI, and it's called Bed Head Moisture Maniac. There is also a companion Conditioner.

TIGI's Bed Head line of hair products that have fun names like Dumb Blonde and Epic Volume. While all Bed Head hair products are high quality hair products that will give you great looking hair, there best shampoo by far is their Moisture Maniac. Bed Head's Moisture Maniac is a rich mixture of ingredients that truly add needed moisture to thirsty hair. Whether your hair is extremely dry or you just want to keep your natural waves from frizzing, Bed Head's Moisture Maniac is a great shampoo to use. Plus, it has a great smell that will leave your hair fragrant and fresh. I use it on my wavy locks and it always gives my hair a soft, frizz free appearance that makes me look and feel beautiful. It also is sulfate free.

Take it from a satisfied customer, TIGI's Bed Head Moisture Maniac shampoo is well worth the money. The large bottle can last for a long time because it does not require much to wash your hair. The rich lather smells pretty and will clean your hair in a way that leaves it smooth and frizz free. I use this shampoo on my naturally wavy hair and it gives my hair the moisture it needs to keep my waves shiny and free of frizz. If you want to quit wasting your money on shampoos that do not give you the clean and frizz free hair you desire, try TIGI's Bed Head Moisture Maniac. I guarantee it will make you love your hair.

This is a reader/guest review.

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Feb 13, 2013

BioSilk Silk Therapy Review

February 13, 2013 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

BioSilk Silk Therapy is a leave-in treatment that claims to moisturize without weighing down your hair. It contains vitamins B and E and various botanical extracts for shine and softness. The silk proteins strengthen your hair and other ingredients protect from sun and heat damage. It can be used on wet or dry hair.

The first thing you notice when you open the bottle is that it smells amazing. The manufacturers claim that it can also be used as a body lotion, and this smell will convince you that you might not mind rubbing it into your skin. I like to apply it just after towel drying my hair. You only need a tiny amount. I have thick, slightly dry, very long hair, and I use a dot just a little bit larger than a dime. I rub it into the ends and then smooth some further up the length. By the time I finish blow drying, the ends of my hair are perfectly smooth and shiny. The rest of it is manageable and unbelievably soft. My hair actually feels a decade younger!

I can see how this product could feel heavy if you use too much of it. If used properly, however, you can hardly tell you've applied anything. I don't feel like I have a lot of product in my hair, but my hair is noticeably softer and shinier. I think it's an advantage that you have to use so little. It will make the bottle last a very long time.

This product also works as a detangler. I barely have to run a brush through my hair during the day to keep it looking sleek and flawless. I get compliments about how smooth and shiny my hair looks all the time. I'm not sure if any serum can actually repair split ends, but this stuff definitely makes them look 100% better. I would definitely recommend this to a friend. I think it's great for nearly all hair types.

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Feb 12, 2013

No Poo: Shampoo Alternatives for Dry Hair

February 12, 2013 By Carleenp 3 Comments

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Who says we need shampoo to cleanser our hair??

…well – WE DON’T!!

“No-Poo Shampoo” hair treatments are literally where you use no shampoo to cleanse and de-gunk-tify your hair. Many women with dry hair have been switching their usage of shampoo to wash their hair for other alternatives. I did some of my own research and I found out that there are a few options to cleansing your hair that have nothing to do with shampoo. The reason why ladies have been opting out of using shampoo is because the lather and soap in shampoos is a product of the sulfates that can strip your hair of its natural oils and nutrients. Usually, the “3-to-5-minute” conditioner that is applied after shampooing can be enough to restore the natural oils in your hair, however, depending on how greasy your hair is, the type of hair texture you have and how often you wash it – the restorative effects of your conditioner may not be enough to revive your hair.

If you suffer from dry brittle hair, damage, breakage and split ends, I have listed some great ways to wash and condition your hair without using a harsh shampoo all the time.

1. Apple Cider Vinegar and Water

Apple Cider Vinegar and Water treatments are a great way to restore the nutrients in your hair without using a shampoo. This product is really simple to use. All you need to do is rinse your hair, then apply equal amounts of Apple Cider Vinegar and Water into a container and then apply to your hair like a shampoo. Massage the mixture through your scalp and hair (don’t forget to massage your hair from root to tip), and then rinse out thoroughly with water and apply your conditioner afterwards. The properties of Apple Cider Vinegar that are beneficial to your hair are that it restores the pH balance of your scalp which promotes healthy growth of hair and eliminates the bacteria that cause dandruff, while the vinegar properties act as a natural soap that cleanses the hair without stripping it of its natural oils. This should be used in tandem with your conditioner as your hair washing regime, and not by itself.

2. Co-Washing

Co-Washing is when you wash your hair with two different conditioners and no shampoo. I have listed what to get and step by step instructions on how to wash your hair below:

What to get:

One cheap conditioner to act as your shampoo. (My choice is V05 Moisture Milks, or Argan Oil Cleansing Conditioner).
One light protein based conditioner to deep condition your hair. (This should be a high quality conditioner or deep conditioning mask. Affirm 5-in-1 is really good and contains a light amount of protein for hair reconstruction)
Then get 3 of the following 5 oils: jojoba oil, grape seed oil, almond oil, coconut oil and oil oil (my recommendation is jojoba oil, grape seed, oil and coconut oil. Coconut oil is usually solid so you will have to melt a little bit for about 20-30secs in the microwave each time you deep condition.)

Step by Step Usage

Before you start showering, melt a small (one teaspoon) amount of coconut oil into a bowl. But any access coconut oil into your hair to get it off your hands. Once melted, add a few drops of the other two oils that you are using (from the five listed above) into the bowl with the melted coconut oil. I use about 2 to 3 drops of each oil. Mix this all together with your deep conditioner.
Rinse your hair.
Apply ample amounts of V05 moisture milk (or whatever initial conditioner you use) and lather your hair as if it were a shampoo. Be sure to really massage it into your scalp through the ends of your hair. Then rinse out thoroughly.
Then apply the deep conditioner mixture that you created before you started showering. When I applying your deep conditioner, section off your hair into about four sections. Start your application from your ends then work your way up to your scalp. Be sure to massage it well into your hair so that all the strands and scalp get moisture.
Pin your hair up, place a shower cap over your hair to prevent leakage.
Let the deep conditioner set for about 15 -30 mins depending on the damage of your hair or how dry it is. Afterwards, rinse out the deep conditioner thoroughly.
Towel dry your hair then apply your leave-in-conditioners, serums or mousse while your hair is damp.
If you have time, let you hair air dry, if you are in a hurry, dry on low or medium heat with a blow dryer.

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