What is Hair Made Of?

Hair is made up of the protein Keratin.  There are three layers in each strand of hair.

1. The cuticle – this is the layer that protects the outer and inner layers and is colorless.
2. The cortex – this is the layer that gives you the color of your hair depending on the amount of melanin it contains. The higher the melanin levels, the darker the hair colour.
3. The medulla – The inner most layer that gives you the various tones of color by reflecting light.

You will notice that as you age, the texture of your hair changes and the amount of melanin drops which causes the greying of hair. You will also see that your hair becomes thinner and sparser.

Well here are some tips and tools that can make you look perfect all the time.  Let’s start with the basics. It is important to choose the right product for your hair i.e. shampoo and conditioner. If you have thin hair, choose a shampoo and conditioner that will increase the volume of your hair.  If you have frizzy hairs choose a shampoo and conditioner that designed especially to tame your frizz.  You might also need some polishing oil to keep the frizz under control.

These are some essentials that you cannot go without:

• Hair dryer with diffuser
• Flat Iron also known as Hair Straightener
• Curling Irons
• Polishing Oil
• Gel and Mousse

I’m going to discuss each of these individually.

 

Hair Dryer with diffuser

This is especially perfect for people with curly or wavy hair.  The diffuser is usually attached to the end of a standard hair dryer and works by evenly distributing heat in the hair.  The best way to use the diffuser is to add some mousse in your hair whilst it is still hot. Then bend forward and turn your head towards the floor.  Use the diffuser in circular motions at the root of your hair until it is semi dry.  Lift your head up and do the same – use the diffuser in circular motions on the root of your hair.  Turn your hair dryer onto a cool setting and blast your hair to give it additional shine. Then use some polishing oil or mousse and scrunch your hair.  The difference between using a standard hair dryer and a diffuser is that a standard hair dryer makes the hair frizzy; the diffuser instead creates even curls and waves. Check out www.folica.com.  They are offering $40 off if you upgrade your hairdryer or flat iron or 15% off for products that have reviews of four stars or more.

You can also find the X5 SUPERLITE HAIR DRYER 1875 WATTS 7008 which won the Reader’s Choice Launchpad Award at 50% off at Beauty.com. They offer same day shipping. Having had curly and frizzy hair myself, I have used this product and purchased it from folica.com before I discovered the discount offered by Discount Beauty Center.

 

Flat Iron or Straightener

Do you have unruly hair? Thick and Frizzy? Need a new look?  Well then the Flat Iron will be perfect for you.   Whatever type of hair you have, whether it’s wavy, curly thick and coarse, you need to choose the right Flat Iron for your hair type. Using the wrong flat iron will damage your hair. Flat irons are very versatile and can be used to even create waves and curls.  If you straighten your hair on a daily basis, it is important to invest in a good quality flat iron.  It also pays to use a product to protect your hair with a hair polisher like the Moroccan Oil Hair Treatment for $38.00 on Amazon.  It protects and restores damaged hair due to over processing or damage from environmental factors.

For the traveller, Beauty.com offers mini straighteners.  Though they are not discounted, this site offers a range of flat irons in different price ranges from the budget user to the professional salon range. You can choose the price range you want and select the item you want.  I found this mini flat iron extremely classy and attractive to look at and it was perfect when I was travelling on business trips.

If you go to our website you can find coupons for flat irons at 60% off with free shipping as well.

 

Curling Irons

Well as human beings we are never satisfied with what we have.  Women with straight hair want curly hair and vice versa.  It’s also great for women with unruly curls.  Curling irons help create beautiful and even curls to make you look stunning with sexy hair.  As mentioned, I have curly, frizzy and unruly hair and I have used these irons on special occasions for beautiful bouncy curls together with the Moroccan oil I purchased from Amazon.

There are many types of curling irons for different uses.  For the beginner, Spring curling irons are the most popular type of curling iron as it is easy to use.  This is a great starting curling tool if you are unsure of how curling iron works.  The iron is used by wrapping your hair over the barrel and using the catch and release functions on the iron.

 

Double and Triple Barrel Curling Irons (Wavers)

There are the Double or triple barrel curling irons which create beautiful waves that last a long time.  Instead of creating curls, they actually create waves.  Though I have never purchased this product, I have personally been recommended by friends who have used it and they just create that sexy look.

Once again, choosing the right iron is important.  Amazon is currently offering a 60% discount off their Conair’s Instant Heating iron.  This curling iron heats up in less than a minute and has 25 heat settings. It is great for creating large or medium curls. Use it in conjunction with GarnierFructis Style Curl Scrunch Gel, you will get those bouncy curls that hold for a longer period of time. The best feature of this curling iron which turns the iron off automatically when left unattended.  Amazon also offers a two year warranty on this product.

 

No more bad hair days with the right product

Hair tools help you to achieve the look you want, as you maintenance of healthy hair is very important; you need to protect your hair with the right hair products.  It is important to use a heat protecting serum when using a curling iron or flat iron.  Using a leave-in conditioner when using a hair dryer will protect your hair from damage.  It is also important to use a deep conditioning hair mask at least once a week to restore and repair your hair from any damages caused by styling tools or environmental factors.  I would personally recommend the Moroccan Oil which is available from Amazon at a decent price or the GarnierFructis style Curl Scrunch Gel if you have curly hair like mine.