Address the Tress

This weekend I wanted to ride my scooter, visit my Mom, go long boarding and hit the Esprit/Lacoste sale. I didn't do anything. An evil debilitating migraine visited me instead. I did manage to think about this post. Here are some of my favourite shampoo and conditioners for dry hair. There are so many more faves but I tried to narrow it down.

High

• Lakme: K therapy dry repair shampoo and mask
  
• Phyto: Phytosesame express replenishing conditioner
• Ojon: Ultra hydrating shampoo and restorative hair treatment

Not so High

• Joico: K-pak shampoo and K-pak intense hydrator
• KMS: Silksheen shampoo and conditioner
• Terax: Ultra moisturizing daily conditioner

Look for products with lipids and humectants in them. They will help with the frizz and leave your hair more supple. Prevention is always the first plan of action. Avoid overwashing, overdrying, overflatironing, overprocessing. Over anything. If you feel compelled then protect, protect, protect.

Dry tresses

Dry parched hair can lead to a frizzy and unruly do. What causes our tresses to become this way? There are a few things we can ask ourselves before we address the solution.

• Is your hair naturally coarse and dry?
• Do you use heat appliances? (blowdryer or flat iron)
• Do you use conditioner on a regular bases?
• When was the last time you had a trim?
• Is your hair chemically treated? (colour, perm, highlights)
• What is your environment? (outdoors, dusty)

These are the most common reasons your hair could be lacking lustre. Firstly, I cannot stress enough how important it is get regular trims. If your hair begins to split it will continue to do so until the split ends are removed. No conditioner or treatment will mend them. Having said that make sure to use a shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. Avoid washing daily. And use a treatment ever 7 - 10 days.

Look for products with these key words:

• for dry hair
• moisturizing
• nourishing
• revitalise

There are a multitude of product lines available in every price range. Stick to the key words to when purchasing your shampoo and conditioner. Keep posted for my product suggestions for dry hair.