pure beauty
By Sherrie Strausfogel
oils and serums for hair repair Whether you’re trying to repair damage from coloring your hair at home, looking to mend parched ends, or just want to de-frizz from summer mugginess, there’s an oil or serum for you.
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air oils are treatments that improve the condition of your hair. Their molecules easily absorb into the hair and scalp, moisturizing with essential fatty acids that help prevent split ends and breakage. If your hair is damaged or very dry, coat your hair with oil from scalp to ends, leave on for at least 20 minutes, then wash out. Thicker oil may require two shampoos. You can also use a just few drops on wet or dry hair to smooth, tame dry ends, and add shine. Although most hair serums include oils in their formulas, they are usually lighter and coat the hair rather than sinking into the strands. Serums add ingredients that help smooth, protect against humidity, and enhance shine. They work best when you apply them to wet hair prior to styling. Many serums are formulated to protect hair from sun, pollutants, and heat styling tools. Choose your hair oil or oil-packed serum based on the condition and texture of your hair:
Hydrate and balance a dry scalp with Badger Jojoba Herbal Hair Oil. Jojoba Oil conditions hair and scalp and balances oil production. Menthol crystals and peppermint essential oil stimulate hair follicles while soothing scalp with a cooling, tingly sensation Rosemary and tea tree are powerful antimicrobial oils and help to deeply cleanse hair follicles.
Tip for Blonds Look for oils that are clear in color so that they don’t yellow your hair.
* Avocado and moringa oils are especially light and ideal for fine hair that can
lose volume. Apply them sparingly, focusing on the ends up to the middle portion of your hair, avoiding the scalp so as not to weigh hair down or make it look oily.
* Argan oil smooths, removes frizz and flyaways, and adds shine to thick, curly, or extra dry hair.
* Black castor oil increases blood flow to the scalp to promote faster hair growth and thicker strands.
* Coconut oil is creamy and replenishes moisture while also boosting shine and adding definition to curly hair.
* Marula oil has a light texture, but it is packed with nourishing vitamins, anti-aging amino acids, and moisturizing fatty acids to restore hair that has been colored or chemically treated.
* Jojoba and macadamia oils add hydration and protect hair strands, so they are ideal for all hair types
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Get back to the roots of healthy hair with Okay 100% Pure Black Haitian Castor Oil. This rich, thick oil helps soothe the scalp, strengthen hair, stimulate hair follicles, and increase hair growth. It also helps to balance oily hair. It’s the perfect treatment for all hair types.
Heal your hair with Giovanni 2Chic Repairing Super Potion Hair Oil Serum. Damaged or over-processed hair will soak up this finishing serum that strengthens and tames hair with blackberry extract and coconut oil. Say goodbye to frizz and flyaways and hello to shine. Argan and macadamia oils, shea butter, and keratin help prevent breakage and split ends.
Intensify hair’s shine and softness with Life-Flo Pure Argan Oil. Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, it penetrates to moisturize, soften, and smooth without leaving an oily residue. Rub oil between your hands and smooth it through your hair to minimize flyaways and treat split ends.
Add moisture, smoothness, and control with Andalou Naturals Exotic Marula Oil Deep Conditioning Hair Mask. With fruit stem cells and BioActive 8 Berry Complex to provide powerful antioxidant action, and marula oil, vegetable glycerin, and cocoa butter to provide rich moisturization, this gentle-yet-deep-conditioning mask nourishes hair as it adds definition and shine.
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