Carol Belanger

Selecting the Right Hair Care Products for Your Hair Type

There is a plethora of shampoo and conditioners on the market to choose from.  Tyring to figure out which product is the best for your hair type can be quite time consuming.  Hopefully with these helpful tips you can find the right products for your hair type.

Selecting the right hair shampoo or conditioner can be a bit overwhelming. The amount of products to choose from can leave you all day just reading the labels and trying to figure out which one is best for your hair. Just like choosing any skin care product, understanding the condition you are trying to address will aid in selecting the right product.

When selecting your shampoo and conditioner, the questions you should ask is "what is my hair type" and "what problems am I trying to address". Addtionally understanding your hair porosity, how porous your hair is, will also help you in selecting the right hair care products.

Coarse and dry hair is caused from lack of moisture to the ends of the hair. This lack of moisture is also the reason for split ends which is actually damage to the cuticle layer of the hair shaft. When selecting shampoo and/or conditioner seek out ingredients that are rich in moisture such as shea butter and emu oil to name a few. Damaged hair will also benefit from moisture rich shampoo and conditioner. Additionally, hair masks that add protein and moisture will alleviate dry coarse hair. For instance a warm olive oil mask will hydrate dry hair or an avocado and egg hair mask will nourish the hair.

Hair that is limp and fine is usually on the oily side too. While this hair type does not necessarily need a conditioner it may need a volumizing shampoo and a spray mist for detangling. Spray conditioners or detanglers are perfect as they do not reach the scalp and add any unwanted oil.

Breaking hair is the result of not enough moisture to maintain flexibility. This is a common occurrence in Black and African American women due to the hairs naturally and tightly wound nature. A conditioner that adds protein and amino acid will alleviate breakage and repair the cuticle layer. Additionally, some homemade protein masks will do wonders.

For those lucky enough to have normal hair (no obvious signs of damage, split ends, to oily or to dry) select products that will add shine, bounce and luster.

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