What Do You Know About Hair?

Ask any woman (or man, for that matter) how they care for their hair and some will name some outrageously priced brand, some will mutter that it was the dollar store and others will give you something inbetween. Does it really matter? Is there any difference? You may well look a each person and think that nobody's hair looks any better or worse than anyone else's so what's the truth here?

First of all, we have to understand what hair is and how it grows. I like this little video, it's simple and easy to follow, and explains that. It was made for those who color hair, as part of their training but don't worry about that, it's 2 minutes of easy watching, I promise.

So, there you have it. Now you know what hair is!

I hear you asking ... but what about the different TYPES of hair? The shampoo and conditioner bottles all say they are for one type or another ... how do you know which one is YOUR type?

An article on Stylecraze.com explains the types really well:

What Are The 3 Different Hair Types And How To Identify Them?

February 20, 2017

It is often said that hair is a woman’s crowning glory! Long, lustrous and silky hair has been praised by innumerable poets.

I feel that my hair is my ultimate accessory. I can go from an office to a party mode just with a change in hairstyle. Hair enhances our beauty and speaks a lot about our personality. Do you need a better reason to take good care of your hair? If we know about the different hair types and what our hair type is, it’ll be much easier for us to do so.

Different Hair Types

A. Oily Hair:

It is very common for those with oily skin to have oily hair. Skin type does not vary between the visible surface and your scalp, hence you have oily hair. Oily skin means oily scalp and if your scalp is oily, your hair will automatically become oily.

This is primarily due to excess secretion of oil.

How to Recognize this Hair Type?

• The hair looks dull and lifeless most of the times.
• However much you shampoo, your hair will look greasy and limp in just a day or two.
• Excess oil secretion leads to dandruff which results in a lot of hair fall.

Care:

• Shampoo frequently
• Rinse with diluted acidic concoctions of lemon , vinegar , cider and even beer
• Avoid touching your hair. Oils can be transferred from your skin to the hair.
• Avoid oil massages as this will stimulate more oil secretion
• Opt for cool / room temperature water for hair wash. Hot water stimulates more oil production
• Avoid conditioner on roots of the hair .Opt for herbal remedies

B. Dry Hair:

Inactive oil glands lead to for dry hair. Well , not exactly inactive glands but more like ineffective glands.

If you have dry skin, then it is most likely that you will have dry hair. This is a result of the insufficient production of sebum by the glands on your scalp.

How to Recognize this Hair Type?

• Dry and frizzy hair due to overexposure to the sun, using harsh shampoos and chemical treatment
• Split ends
• Excessive hair breakage and loss

Care:

• Hot oil massage
• Deep conditioning or even leave in treatments like L’oreal total repair
• Refrain from using flat irons etc.
• Avoid daily shampoo as it will dry the hair further
• Opt for home remedies like mashed avacado hair mask.Leave in and rinse off after 30 minutes

  C. Normal Hair:

  You are lucky if you have this hair type!

  Proper pH balance, shiny and healthy hair come in conjunction with this type. Though we must tell you that the name is a huge misnomer. This is the most uncommon hair type to find. Take the regular precautions to clean, moisturise and protect it from sun damage and you will never face too many troubles with this hair type.

  How to Recognize this Hair Type:

  • Healthy hair with minimal hair loss
  • Minimal dandruff and other issues

  Care:

  • Eat balanced diet to maintain this hair.
  • Opt for shampoos that are sulfate free
  • Condition frequently

So now you know how to work out which type you have! Thanks to Stylecraze!

Now, you have to decide how to care for your particular type of hair, and that's where AVON comes in! Did you know AVON has specially formulated shampoos, conditioners and treatments that are designed for the different types? Simply because, in the world of hair, just as in the world of skin, there is no "one-size-fits-all".

In Campaign 17 2017 AVON's hair products are on sale, making it a great time to stock up.

To go directly to this page in the brochure, click here

For dry hair, the 360 Nourish Moroccan Argan Oil is the range to pick. Start with the shampoo and conditioner, add the leave-in treatment and use AVON's Advance Techniques Daily Shine Dry Ends Serum on towel dried hair before styling.

For hair that is damaged, the Reconstruction 7 range helps repair it. 

Again, the shampoo and conditioner should be your basic regimen, and then there is an option of a treatment or mask (or both) to rund out your hair care program.

For normal hair, the Ultimate Volume is the "go-to" range, comprising shampoo, conditioner and volumizing spray.

AVON has everything you need to have gorgeous hair. And at prices you can afford!