Hair Talk Blog
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Leave-in Conditioner: Why You Need One & How to Use
Leave-in conditioners are one of the best products to keep your hair hydrated, smooth and free from frizz and tangles. Read more about the reasons to use a leave-in conditioner for dry hair, how to find the best leave-in conditioner spray for your hair type, and how to use one for the best results.
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Silk vs. Bamboo Bedding: Which One Is Better?
Looking for luxurious bed sheets that are gentle on the skin, hair, and the environment? Opt for bamboo sheets or silk sheets. But which one is better? Learn more about the pros and cons of silk and bamboo bedding, how to care for them, and the recommendations for best silky bamboo duvet covers and pillowcases.
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Best Shampoo for Colored Hair: How to Protect Your Hair Color from Fading
Whether you are trying to cover up graying hair or want a new, fun hair color, you are probably aware that your hair will need a little extra TLC after a color treatment. To preserve your hair color for as long as possible while maintaining healthy locks, it’s crucial to use a special shampoo for colored hair. Keep reading to find out more about how to protect that gorgeous color.
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Sun Protection for Hair: Why Should You Use Hair SPF?
Has your hair ever turned lighter and straw like or your scalp got sunburnt during the summer? These are both clear signs of sun damage. Remember that besides our skin, sun can be seriously harmful to our hair! Read on to learn more about sun protection for hair.
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Severe Hair Breakage Causes & Treatment: How to Stop Hair From Breaking Off
If you suffer from split ends, dry hair strands, or hair breaking off, you probably have hair breakage. Don't worry, there are things you can do to halt and even reverse your hair breakage. I’ll take you through what causes hair breakage, what it can look like, and various treatments to put in place to reduce hair breaking off.
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What Causes Static Electricity in Hair? 9 Ways to Stop Static Hair
Raise your hand if you’ve ever struggled with static electricity in your hair! Dealing with static hair often seems like a never ending struggle – especially in the dry winter months. But it doesn’t have to be! To learn more about static hair and how to stop it, keep reading!
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Silicone-Free Shampoo and Conditioner: Is Silicone Really That Bad for Hair?
If your shampoo contains bad silicones for hair, your shampoo may be doing more harm than good, especially if you’re also using a shampoo containing sulfates. Keep reading to learn more about silicone and shampoo, and how to find the best sulfate and silicone-free shampoo and conditioner.
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Dry, Itchy Scalp? How to Choose the Best Shampoo for a Dry Scalp
Nobody likes having a dry, itchy scalp. That itchy sensation can keep us awake at night, and all that scratching can leave embarrassing skin flakes on our clothes. No thanks! But did you know that your shampoo could be to blame? It’s true! Keep reading to learn what causes a dry scalp and my favourite tips for choosing a shampoo for dry and itchy scalp.
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How to Repair Bleach Damaged Hair: 10 Easy Steps!
There’s no doubt about it: bleach is the most effective way to lighten your hair. Whether you want to live the platinum blonde life or lighten your hair before dyeing it another vibrant color, bleach is pretty much a necessity. Unfortunately, bleach damaged hair pretty much comes with the territory.
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What Causes Gray Hair and Why You Should Learn to Embrace It
You’ll probably hate us for saying this, but going grey is a natural part of ageing. We think that silver grey hair is fabulous. Don’t believe us? Keep reading to learn more about grey hair and how to make the most of your own greys.
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How to Tame Dry, Frizzy Hair: 9 Proven Tips For Frizz Control
It is a universally acknowledged truth: everyone experiences frizzy hair to some degree. Yes, even Kendall Jenner has frizzy hair days. And while frizz is totally normal and natural, sometimes we want our hair to look smooth and sleek. But even when we use frizz control products, we still have frizzy hair (especially on wet and humid days!). What gives?
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Bamboo vs. Silk Pillowcase: 4 Reasons You Should Pick Bamboo
Frizzy hair, dry skin, and allergies. They’re all a bummer, right? Believe it or not, your choice of pillow could be an underlying contributor to all these conditions. If you’ve been sleeping on a cotton pillowcase, it’s time to upgrade. Let me explain you why!
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Dry Itchy Scalp? 9 Healthy Scalp Habits You Should Practice
Your scalp is skin, so it can become itchy just like the rest of your skin! A lot of the same factors that cause itchy skin on your body can contribute to a dry itchy scalp: seasonal changes, diet, allergies, etc. However, an itching scalp can have some other special causes that pertain only to the scalp area.
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Do Shampoos For Hair Loss Work? Ingredients to Look For (And to Avoid)
Did you know that your choice of shampoo influences how much hair you have on your head? Some common shampoo ingredients can make hair loss worse. If you want to learn how to choose an anti-hair loss shampoo, keep reading. I'll tell you which ingredients to look for, which to avoid, and our picks for the best shampoo for hair loss.
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Heat Protection Spray: How to Protect Your Hair from Unnecessary Damage
Although hair straighteners, curling wands, and other tools allow us to shape and set our hair in the way we want, they can also cause severe heat damage if we’re not careful. This is why using a heat protection spray for hair or heat protectant of some sort is crucial for your hair care routine—but more on how to use a heat protection spray for hair later.
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Split Ends? 8 Tips to Prevent & Treat Split Ends Without Cutting Them
Thankfully, split ends are quite easy to treat once you know what you’re working with. In today’s blog, we’ll go over the ins and outs of split hair and split ends causes as well as delve into proper hair treatment for split ends that you can do at home!
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Hair Bleaching: All You Need to Know Before Going Bleach Blonde
Dreaming of going bleach blonde? While we love the look of bleach blonde hair, there’s no doubt about it: hair bleach is not good for your hair. If you still want to take the plunge, read this article first. We’ll tell you how hair bleach works, common mistakes you should avoid, and how to take care of bleach blonde hair.
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Dandruff: What Your Dry, Flaky Scalp Is Trying to Tell You
It’s something we don’t often like to talk about, but it happens to just about everyone at some point. Yup, I’m talking about dandruff. Whether you’ve experienced dandruff once in your lifetime or struggle with a serially dry and flaky scalp, you know that either way, it’s no fun.
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5 Benefits of Using Oil for Hair & How to Optimize Your Results
Have you tried an oil for hair? If not, now may be time to start. A good hair oil is one of the best ways to get shiny, healthy-looking hair. But not every oil is created equally! Keep reading to learn the benefits of using an oil for hair and to find out which oil is the best oil for hair.
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Bamboo Hair Towel Wrap: Here's Why You Should be Investing in One
Ask any hair stylist and they’ll likely all agree—it’s not a good idea to use a regular towel when drying your hair. When hair is wet, it becomes much more vulnerable and more prone to breakage than normal. Not only can using a regular body towel cause hair damage over time, it can also increase the amount of frizz you encounter everyday.
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