Posts Tagged ‘ Conditioner ’

Touchable, Soft Hair

07.30.10
Touchable, Soft Hair

After a torturous morning of mowing my gigantic yard, I decided to try my sample of Dove Intense Damage Therapy Conditioner. My long hair was full of grass, bugs, sunscreen and sweat.  A great combination of destroying elements to test the conditioner. Usually, I use shampoo and conditioners for color-treated hair. But with all the fun of summer, comes the dryness of the sun, pool and beach. My ends tend to get a little dry, but luckily I do not suffer from too much frizz. After scrubbing my hair clean from the yard debris, I opened my little sample with my teeth. I don’t suggest you do that, it tastes awful. The conditioner smells wonderful from the moment you open it. It is a pleasant scent, not overly sweet. My hair was easy to comb out after my shower. After letting it air dry, my hair is soft and...

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Is Dry Winter Weather Splitting Your Hair?

11.18.09
Is Dry Winter Weather Splitting Your Hair?

The holidays are here and that means one thing, dry Winter weather. Winter weather dries out your skin, eyes, lips and hair. Why? Because the air lacks moisture. I live in Florida where it is humid. As soon as Winter rolls around, there is a noticeable change in the air. A lack of moisture leads to dry, brittle hair. Your scalp has fewer natural oils, making your hair thirsty and prone to breakage. So what can you do? Maintaining healthy, shiny hair begins with a good trim. Keeping your ends trimmed and split end free will reduce breakage. You should have your hair trimmed at least every eight weeks. Purchase shampoo and conditioner for dry hair or extra moisturizing formulas. When rinsing your hair, use cold water. By using cold water, you help your hair lock-in moisture. When you comb your hair after a shower, use a wide-toothed comb....

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