Why You're Having a Bad Hair Day
No one likes a bad hair day and they can come out of nowhere! Considering what our hair goes through, we shouldn’t be surprised.
It goes all of the same places our face goes, but why do we spend less time nourishing and protecting it than we do with our skin.
If your hair is feeling fragile, greasy, unmanageable it is probably because you are not using the right, healthy products for your hair.
There are environmental factors that can be really hard on your hair. Environmental residue can be from damaging minerals caused by hard water, chlorine, air pollution and even the sun, rain, wind and snow can be harsh to the hair.
There are environmental materials that can bind to your hair and therefore effect the texture and colour. They can make the colour look dull and even weigh your hair down.
Just like with our skin, a healthy, consistent hair regime is extremely beneficial!
So what’s the difference between many over the counter, unprofessional products and Aveda?
Unprofessional, over the counter, shampoos, conditioners and styling products can cause unwanted build up on your scalp and hair.
This buildup may be from silicones, oils, polymers and waxes. They coat your hair making it temporarily appear shiny and healthy, when they’re in fact, causing damage to your hair.
For example, silicones are added to make your hair appear smoother and silkier, but the products aren’t actually making your hair healthier.
Wax and silicone build up can cause major issues when services are being done on your hair. Stylists have an increasingly difficult time breaking through the build up to help you reach your hair goals.
What does this mean? Products that contain ingredients these previously mentioned ingredients can cause unwanted (and unexpected) chemical reactions during colour services.
When shampoos contain harsh ingredients they can cause the hair to swell, strip it of colour and leave it feeling dry, rough and unmanageable. Products with a lot of alcohol can strip the hair of its protective layer causing damage to the hair and making it brittle.
It’s so important to choose an effective, but gentle haircare routine that will support and strengthen your hair without unforgiving chemicals.
Hair Myth: Shampooing removes beneficial oils from the hair.
Shampooing does remove lipids from the hair, but it also removes harmful compounds. The longer you wait to wash your hair, the greater the chance that harmful chemicals build up.
If you’ve been using over the counter, unprofessional, products we recommend making the switch to Aveda products.
A professional Aveda shampoo will detox your hair and properly cleanse. It will remove environmental and product residue.
A professional Aveda conditioner will ensure your hair has what it needs for hydration, replenishing your hair with needed nutrients as well as strengthening your hair.
A professional Aveda treatment will effectively support your specific hair needs and truly help you reach your hair goals.
