Thursday, January 8, 2009

Deep Penetrating Hair Conditioner

Dry hair can be frustrating and challenging. Dry hair can result from a variety of factors, but having to deal with fly-away, frizz, damage and static electricity can make you want to, well, pull your hair out. Using a deep penetrating hair conditioner can have you on the road towards body, volume and control.

Dryness can be the result of many things beyond our control and some we can manage. Cold air, low humidity, excessive styling or the use of inexpensive hair products strip away moisture and hydration and leave hair void of body and fullness. Wind, flat irons and blow dryers all work against our scalp and can dry hair leading to lack of manageability and "flat hair" - the dreaded, unintentional style where your well-maintained hair style lays flat on your head.

Deep penetrating hair conditioners have been formulated and researched to topically infuse moisture into the follicle shaft increasing nutrients while adding "plumpness" and body. The follicle sheath and cells require moisture to "behave". Penetrating the shaft (and scalp) revive and restore lost moisture and reduce frizziness and help reduce and protect from damage.

There are several products and ingredients available we have found to be the most effective at penetrating and healing or moisturizing.

In the past few years there have been several ingredients used in conditioners proven effective at deep penetration - Emu Oil, Jojoba Oil and Panthenol. All have found there way into hair products and conditioners, in particular. Emu Oil is probably the most widely for a number of its properties.

Emu Oil has been used for thousands of years by the Australians - similar to Argan Oil in Morocco. Emu Oil is transdermal, meaning is penetrates deep into the scalp and hair. It is a natural moisturizer and is known to help heal scalp conditions and is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. A popular ingredient in skin care to treat burns and help heal scars, it is used extensively both in shampoos and deep penetrating conditioners. Effective for repairing damaged hair, it works well to control frizz, split-ends and infuses rich moisture for body and control.

As an alternative, Argan Oil, known by name brands such as Moroccan Oil or Moroccan Miracle Oil hair treatment, has been growing in popularity for its ability to penetrate deep. A topical, leave-in conditioner, it adds moisture and protects against sun and heat damage. It is rich in Vitamin E and works well to restore hydration while protecting.

A deep penetrating conditioner can help repair damage and increase volume and fullness to dry, fly-away hair. If you are battling static electricity, lack of body or unmanageable locks, give a hair conditioner formulated to penetrate deep and moisturize a try, your hair (and stylist) will be glad you did!

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