Hair Conditioners FAQ
Do "organic" shampoos & conditioners feel or perform differently than regular ones?
In short, often they do, but it depends on the product. It is important to realize that an organic shampoo is typically not going to lather up like a conventional one because it is not made with the same unnatural or unhealthy cleansing agents.
Many hair conditioners also feel different because they don't use synthetic anti-static ingredients. Hair care products are the hardest to formulate with pure food-based ingredients - though it is definitely happening, and can expect there to be more and more innovation within the organic hair care industry.
My hair is extremely dry, how can I add moisture?
First, reduce the number of times you shampoo your hair a week. Shampoos can strip hair of its natural moisture, making it appear dull. Look for thicker formula conditioners and use one every time you shampoo, leaving it on hair up to three minutes. You can even condition hair on days you don't shampoo. A weekly treatment will also help deliver hydration. Try adding the treatment to your hair as instructed and then cover hair with a hot towel. The heat will help open up the hair follicles, allowing the nourishing ingredients to better penetrate your hair. Or at the gym saturate your hair with an organic hair oil before entering the sauna. The heat helps the ingredients penetrate into the hair. Also use organic shampoos, conditioners and styling products that deliver moisturizing properties from plant ingredients that offer additional moisturizing properties.
My hair often looks greasy, what can I do about this?
Look for a shampoo targeted to clarify your hair. Don't skip conditioning hair, however only condition the ends and make sure to rinse thoroughly. Look for a light conditioner as opposed to a deep, concentrated formula. Avoid brushing your hair too vigorously and too often as this allows the oil to travel from the roots down to the ends. Also abstain from using too many styling products on your hair. Serums, balms and glosses can especially add to the appearance of greasy hair.
My hair is oily close to the scalp but dry at the ends. How to do I achieve balance?
This condition is more common than most people think, especially on those with long hair. The scalp produces oil, which is distributed to the parts nearby. And as the ends of your hair are the oldest and most fragile pieces, they are often damaged. To help balance hair out, apply only a small amount of shampoo and only to your scalp. After you've washed your scalp, massage the suds down to the ends and rinse well. Add moisturizing conditioner only to your ends and avoid the scalp area.
