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Tips For Everyday Hair Care

  • Posted on July 7, 2010 at 12:06 pm

Gone are the days when hair care merely consisted of just washing and then drying your hair. With all the hair care products that are on the market today, choosing which products would work best for you hair type can be a bit confusing. If looking for sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners check out what Overall Beauty is offering. On to haircare tips!

Here are a few basic hair care tips we all can use. Beautiful hair is something we all want, if we have it we want to keep it. If you don’t have hair like you

want check out these basic tips and see if they are helpful.
Starting off with:
Use a wide toothed comb, instead of a brush, when combing wet hair. A brush can cause hair to break.
Brush hair daily. There are several different types of brushes that are on the market, choose one that works best for your hair.
Get regular hair cuts. By keeping your hair trimmed, not only do you look better, but your hair remains healthier. By trimming your hair, you are removing split ends that can cause the hair to dry out.

Hair Care Tips For Dry Hair

Wash hair 2 to 3 times a week. The oil that builds up on your hair serves to protect your hair. Washing your hair too much can strip your hair of the natural oils that are designed to protect it, resulting in breakage and frizzing.
Use a wide-toothed comb to brush your hair, whether it is wet or dry. Brushes can cause the hair to break.
Use products that are specifically designed for dry hair. Use products that are designed to moisturize the hair.

Hair Care Tips For Colored Hair

Color your hair no often then every 6 weeks. It is recommended that any color application done before that time, simply be a touch up.
Use products, such as JLife Xtreme Colour Protecting Shampoo and Conditioner, that are designed for color treated hair
Once a week, use a conditioner that is designed to seal in and bring out the color you paid so much money to have and keep.

Hair Care Tips For Curly/Permed Hair

Curly hair tends to dry out faster then straight hair. Wash your hair 2 to 3 times a week.
Use a wide-toothed comb as opposed to a brush to avoid breaking and frizzing
Use products that are designed for curly hair, such as JLife Catch A Wave Curl Defining Shampoo and Conditioner or JLife Perfect Wav Defrizzing Curl Definition Styling Product

Hair Care Tips For Straight Hair

Wash straight hair every 2 to 3 days. If your hair has any special needs, such as added moisture, use a product that is designed for your hair type, such as J-Life Dead Calm Straight Shampoo and Conditioner
Add volume to your straight hair with products such as J-Life Boost Volumizer, J-Life Swell Mousse or J-Life The Big One Thickening Shampoo.
Deep condition your hair once a month to add moisture.
If you use a straight iron to straighten your hair, use a product such as J-Life Heat Shield Straightening Iron Protection

Hair Care Tips For Children

Children have a tendency to be more “tender-headed” then adults, so take care when brushing or combing their hair
Wash a child’s hair just as you would an adults. Every 2 to 3 days should suffice.
Avoid using hair care products that have added chemicals.
For girls with longer hair that tends to tangle, use a de-tangling mist to help remove the tangles.

Hair Care Tips For Men

Most men have shorter hair. Keep it trimmed to keep a neat appearance. If you have longer hair, get it trimmed once a month to remove breakage and split ends
Use a styling gel or wax that is designed for men to help tame fly-aways.
Wash hair 2 to 3 times a week.
Use hair care products that are formulated for men.

Hopefully all these tips help you keep the glory of a mane of hair you have!! All JLife haircare line is offered at Overallbeauty.com :)

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Dandruff: What Is It and How You Get It?

  • Posted on March 21, 2010 at 8:34 pm

Beautiful Hair

It starts out subtly for most. You wear a dark colored shirt to work one day and notice little white specks adorning the shoulder area. For others, it starts with an itchy head that just won’t quit. However it may start, chances are everyone, at some point in their lives, has experienced dandruff.

Dandruff is described by WikiPedia as: “the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp.” Encyclopedia.com defines dandruff as “…also known as Seborrheic dermatitis, swelling of the upper layers of the skin on the scalp…”

Simply put, Dandruff is dead skin cells on the scalp. For some people the prescience of dandruff is minor. They don’t notice much, if any, flaking, and are able to treat their dandruff with an OTC dandruff shampoo. For others the problem can be more persistent or severe. People experiencing severe dandruff may be prone to sores on the head, larger flaking, and severe itching. In cases such as these, most often a trip to the dermatologist and a prescription shampoo may be in order.

Several different factors can cause or contribute to dandruff.
Dry Skin: Simply having dry skin–the kind you get during the winter months when the air is colder and rooms tend to be overheated–is one of the most common causes of dandruff. Dandruff flakes from dry skin tend to be somewhat smaller and less oily then those that are from other causes.
Irritated and oily skin: Also known as Seborrheic Dermatitis. This is another frequent cause of dandruff and is marked by red, greasy skin covered with flakey white or yellow scales. This affects not only your scalp, but other areas that are rich in oil glands such as eyebrows, the sides of your nose, and backs of your ears.
Not Shampooing Enough: Failure to regularly wash your hair can result in the build up of oils and skin cells, causing dandruff to form.
Psoriasis: This is a skin disorder that causes an accumulation of dead skin cells that form thick, silvery scales.
Eczema: Eczema on the scalp can cause or contribute to dandruff.
Sensitivity To Hair Care Products: Also known as contact dermatitis. Often times sensitivities to certain hair care products or hair dyes can cause a red, itchy, scaling scalp. Shampooing too much or using to many hair care products can also lead to dandruff.
A yeast-like fungus called Malassezia: Malassezia lives on the scalps of many healthy adults without issue. But there are times that it can grow out of control, feeding on the oils are secreted by the hair follicles. This can lead to irritation of the skin on your scalp and cause more skin cell to grow. These extra skin cells die and then fall off, clumping together with oil from your hair and scalp. The cause of an overgrowth of Malassezia isn’t know, however having too much oil on your scalp, changes in hormones, stress, illness, among other factors may contribute.

You can develop dandruff at any time, even if you have never had dandruff in the past. The key to preventing dandruff from getting any worse is to promptly treat it by shampooing with an anti-dandruff shampoo or by visiting your dermatologist for more in-depth and advanced treatment.

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Five Mistakes to Avoid when Creating Beautiful Hair

  • Posted on September 12, 2009 at 7:18 pm

Pretty girl holding flower

Pretty girl holding flower

Beautiful hair is a thing that many people crave but few know how to achieve. In fact it is not a complicated matter. When creating beautiful hair you will need to understand the common blunders that most people make.

  • Not conditioning your hair: One of the most common mistakes that people make is neglecting to use conditioner every time you wash your hair. When you do not do this your hair will be prone to split ends. Also it will be frizzier and get tangled easier.
  • Wrong style: Many people do not fully understand the shape of their face when they style their hair. There are many different shapes of faces. Some have round faces others heart shaped and still more have angular shaped faces. As you age your face will go through subtle changes in shape. Resist the temptation to try every new trend when it is not suitable to your face.
  • Choice of products: Be very careful about what products you select for your hair. Your hair is a delicate thing and using the wrong products on it can be very detrimental to your look. Hair has different types; oily, dry or normal. You should adapt your shampoo and conditioner to suit your own hair type. Try to use natural products like coconut oil rather than ones with many chemicals.
  • Dark roots: If you want to be a shade more blond than you really are, do not let those dark roots show. Touch them up at home, if possible, or go to your favorite salon. Nothing makes a beautiful blond tackier than dark roots showing through.
  • Braiding and tying your hair: try not to braid or tie your hair too tight. This will pull your roots and weaken your hair. It can even lead to your hair falling out.
  • Brushing your hair: Never pull at your hair when you brush it and get tangles. Gently try to loosen up the tangle before you brush it. Do not rush when brushing hair, take your time and give it slow firm strokes. This will spread the sebum evenly within your hair, help blood flow to the scalp and of course get rid of loose skin and debris from your hair.
  • Be careful of color products: using cheap ones can damage your hair and even cause it to fall out. Always consult your hairdresser as to which color product is best for your hair. When using a new product you should test it on a lock of hair first. Sometimes the color is not quite what you expected. Remember to match the color to your particular skin tone and color. Not everyone looks good blond or a vibrant red.
  • It is not wise to cut your own hair: If you want a short style try to have patience and make an appointment with your stylist. Unless you are expert it is very hard to style your hair and even trimming can be a little tricky.

With these points you will be able to take care of your most beautiful asset, your hair. When you take care of your hair you will be ensuring that you will look your best for many years to come.

Copyright 2009 Kim Snyder owner of overallbeauty.com Offering you brand new haircare products, JLife, for Mixed Hair, Natural Empathy haircare, as well as all types of nail care products you can use right now to create the prettiest nails ever! Offering  BB Couture Nail Polish , Matte Top Coat  for men and women, Nail Polish just for men in a variety of colors. You be surprised what we now have to offer.. Visit us today!

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Are Sulfate-Free Shampoos Really Better for your Hair?

  • Posted on January 12, 2009 at 11:35 am

If you are like anyone else, you love to wash your hair at least every other day of not daily. As you lather up you can help but love the feeling of all those bubbles but did you know that the very ingredients that give you that amazing lather may also be the most damaging to your hair?

sulfate free shampoo

sulfate free shampoo

Most mainstream shampoos contain sulfates which is great for making lots of lather but not so great for your personal health, your hairs health and even the environments health.

So why are the mainstream companies still using sulfates in their brands of shampoos?

For the most part it is because sulfates are cheap to make and create lots of lather. Being that we are all have become accustom to the idea that lots of bubbles means really clean hair they keep making cheap shampoo’s.

Just what are sulfates and why are they an issue? You will find the in the shampoo’s ingredient listed as sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) which are in fact really a harsh chemical surfactants that are found in lots of other products including toothpaste. They are known to cause eye and skin irritation plus when you use shampoo that contains these ingredients they can be absorbed through the skin.

Did you know that sulfates are really far from being gentle and can be causing damage on the very thing you are trying to pamper? Yes your hair! Sulfates are very drying and can damage hair follicles which could lead to hair loss. All because we really enjoy our amazing lather while washing our hair. It can also strip the hair and scalp of essential oils causing that drying effect. Worse if you are spending lots of money to color your hair, it causes the color to fade quicker so you have to get your hair colored more often.

If you want to change your brand of shampoo and start looking into more natural and or organic shampoos but don’t know what to look for? Here are a few tips on what to look for while reading the shampoo bottle label.

Look for ingredients such as gylcerine and glucosides that come naturally from corn and sugar. Usually found on the label as decyl glucodisde or coco-glucoside. These ingredients won’t give you that lots of lather you maybe accustom to but try it for a few weeks and your hair will become healthier, shinier, silkier and softer. Now isn’t that a great trade off?

One finally thought, sulfate-free shampoos; are going to cost a bit more than your mainstream shampoos do because of their ingredients. So don’t be surprised at that, but you will in fact use less to cleanse your hair and your hair will be better over all. Isn’t that worth a extra few dollars at the counter? Your hair will love you for it!

The information in this article is to be used for informational purposes. The information contained herein is not intended to be used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional hairstylist advice.

Copyright 2009 Kim Snyder Owner Overall Beauty, where beauty rules!

Offering only the finest in mineral makeup,  Sulfate-Free shampoos & Conditioners, natural/organic skincare and BB Couture nail polish, and more!

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Natural Haircare Treatments

  • Posted on July 3, 2008 at 9:10 am

beautiful girl with dark hairBeautiful and healthy hair truly comes from with. By eating well, drinking
plenty of water, getting enough sleep all help your hair. As well as
staying away from drinking too much and smoking because it all
shows up in our hair. Only women can blame having a really bad
day on our hair. Sorry guys it doesn’t sound quite right to hear from
you that you are having a “bad hair day”. Women say it all the
time.

Yet we really do want to have well cared for looking hair using natural
treatments at home on our time.
Are you finding your hair has become unmanageable and dry in spite of
taking precautions? Even normal hair can use special treatment
using natural products. Check out these simple natural treatments
with items you will find in your kitchen or local natural store.

Check out the rest of the article here: Natural Haircare Treaments

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