http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/hair-hair-products/p9/feed.rss Tue, 21 May 13 02:31:25 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. Hair & Hair Products - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/493/lighter-hair-towards-the-ends-of-the-strands Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:07:04 -0500 darkeyes 493@/bbforum/discussions Well, how can I create that look (without spending time in the sun) or without expensive dying treatments?
For example, look at these pictures:
http://bethbenderbeauty.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/rachel-bilson-get-the-look.jpg
http://images.askmen.com/photos/vanessa-hudgens/37037.jpg
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/01A06XqdBQ0Ri/610x.jpg
I have dark black hair by the way.
Thanks.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/447/eyebrow-loss Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:35:10 -0400 Glossgirl692 447@/bbforum/discussions
*and now I can]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/432/laser-hair-removal-for-widows-peak Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:37:14 -0400 darkeyes 432@/bbforum/discussions I really wanna get it done but I'm afraid my hairline will look wierd.....not natural.
Shaving it doesn't work because I have thick black hair.
Will laser hair removal remove it for good or will it grow back?
I really wanna be able to put my hair back in a ponytail without having to carefully hide my widow's peak all the time!
Some people look fine with a widow's peak and they like it, but I just think I look so wierd with it.
Thanks for your help.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/168/will-anything-make-my-hair-grow-quickly Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:21:19 -0500 Vroth 168@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/416/what-do-you-use... Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:44:33 -0400 RandomChick100 416@/bbforum/discussions 'm considering getting Citre Shine Color Prism Glossing Gelle. For anyone who has ever used that, how well did it work? Where did you buy it at (I haven't seen it in any stores, I just found it online)?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/169/how-does-she-get-her-hair-to-smell-sooo-good Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:06:02 -0500 darkeyes 169@/bbforum/discussions
How!?

What shampoo/conditioner can I use that will keep the fragrance in my hair for a long time?

Does a certain hair type maintain scent longer??

Thanks!!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/394/introducing-myself Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:54:57 -0400 luvmyhair 394@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/376/hair-glossing Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:10:01 -0400 jules 376@/bbforum/discussions I'd really appreciate any information on this if anyone can help. Thanks!

Is hair glossing damaging to the hair?

Also, if I add coconut oil after I do a glossing treatment, will it still be able to penetrate the hair?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/384/dark-or-light Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:57:08 -0400 shasda723 384@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/343/shampoo-surfactants Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:00:59 -0400 jules 343@/bbforum/discussions I have a question about surfactants used in shampoos. I've done a little bit of research on them and understand that there are anionic, cationic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants. From what I understand (please correct me if i'm wrong) shampoos mostly use anionic surfactants like sodium laureth/lauryl sulfate or ammonium laureth sulfate or magnesium laureth sulfate to clean the hair.... now here comes my question and it's been bugging me for ages... which anionic surfactants are the most harsh on hair and which ones are the mildest? Is ammonium laureth sulfate harsher on hair (and more foamy) than sodium laureth sulfate or magnesium laureth sulfate? Which are the most gentle surfactants to use in shampoo?
Also, i noticed that some shampoos use more than one type of surfactant.. does this mean they're harsher on hair?
I'd really appreciate ANY help i can get on this because the internet hasn't been as helpful on this topic as i thought it might be.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/350/cocamide-meadea Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:26:49 -0400 jules 350@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/345/hair-dye-which-is-worst Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:37:28 -0400 jules 345@/bbforum/discussions Any help/advice on this would be great!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/347/where-do-i-find-wood-mallow Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:21:33 -0400 CurlyGirl540 347@/bbforum/discussions
My name is Donna and I live in Virginia, orignially (as of 4 years ago) from California. I miss all the independent beauty supply stores in CA that sold to consumers...I hate paying retail...which leads me to my question. Because of the economy I have been forced to cut back on everything including personal care products. So far I've switched to do-it-at-home hair color (actually looks as good if not better than my $100 salon job), switched to baby shampoo, and have done away with non essential hair conditioners, I have one last product that is burning a hole in my wallet. I currently pay about $30.00 for a 12 oz. tube of hair conditioner from a salon in California that makes their own products. I think I can duplicate this product with some degree of similarity. I have curly...okay frizzy hair that responds very well to this hair product so I don't want to try something else. It contains whole leaf aloe concentrate, water, glycerin, sorbitol, whole wheat protein, simethicone, extracts of: bamboo, wood mallow, ivy, parietary, cucumber, elder tree, arnica and rosemary & lavender oil & methylparaben (in that order).
I can find almost all the ingredients except the extracts. Are these necessary ingredients or fluff? And if they indeed add value to the product, does anyone know what company sells them?

Donna]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/287/need-product-procedure-recommendations-for-permed-hair Thu, 29 May 2008 13:49:47 -0400 perm girl 287@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/209/salon-selectives-is-back-do-you-care Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:20:10 -0500 Right Brain 209@/bbforum/discussions What do you think? Do you remember this product? Do you care? Would you buy it again or has it already had its 15 minutes of hair care fame?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/321/argh-bad...terrible-haircut. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:22:10 -0400 sallyloudmouth 321@/bbforum/discussions The only direction I gave her was "something easy to do, swept to the side bangs, and I'm ok with going as short as my chin, and I do look good with a bob". My hair was middle of my back.
I feel like a have a mullet. The bangs are ok, little short, but they grow fast. The longest length is just below my shoulders, then another level at my chin.
Can I call her and tell her I hate it? Will they charge me $59 again?

I don't think it's something I can live with, it even looks weird in a ponytail.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/300/need-help-with-dry-hair. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:34:43 -0400 Gilda Zerquera 300@/bbforum/discussions GILDA]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/310/post-baby-makeover-what-to-ask-hairstylist... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:19:21 -0400 sallyloudmouth 310@/bbforum/discussions Ten years ago (when I was 20) I had beautiful hair. Long, stick straight, super shiny. It's still long, but over the years it's gotten a duller and has just enough wave to be annoying. I've never used very much product, and rarely even blowdry my hair.
What should I ask my expensive hairstylist about my haircut, the type of my hair, and how to take care of it so I might enjoy it more? Will they tell me what to tell my $20 stylist about how to maintain my cute? Will they tell me drugstore brands of products that will be good for my hair, instead of trying to sell me their stuff?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/298/thick-long-naturally-curly-hair-need-a-shampoo-conditioner Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:58:26 -0400 angel-waves 298@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/98/urgh-hair-breakage Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:42:02 -0400 bogartnoir 98@/bbforum/discussions thanks in advance!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/62/conditioners-with-coconut-oil Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:48:58 -0400 anonymousblonde 62@/bbforum/discussions
I've been using Asquith & Somerset Coconut Cream Intensive Hair Conditioner for 6 months now and I love it. I love the smell of coconut hair products and the benefit of coconut oil.

Unfortunately I have not found anyone who carries Asquith & Somerset here in Los Angeles- I can only find it online. I do not want to special order my conditioner every time I'm out, so I was looking for a new coconut conditioner that contains coconut oil (most coconut smelling products don't actually contain the oils!).

Please recommend!

-AB]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/124/i-need-recommendations-for-products-for-curly-hair Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:15:22 -0400 PurpleRules 124@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/172/question-about-hair-dyes Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:19:17 -0500 hanna 172@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/207/henna-n-placenta Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:15:43 -0500 geckolost 207@/bbforum/discussions I've always wanted to try it, but this one time I picked it up to look at it my mom's like, "Ew, you don't want that, do you?" So I didn't get it.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/191/no-no-hair-remover Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:00:48 -0500 hanna 191@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/181/yae-for-weird-ways-to-wash-your-hair-bb-article Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:50:52 -0500 Sylvie N. Fissure 181@/bbforum/discussions
I think the trick to get CO cleaning to work well, is the length of time you leave the conditioner on & the amount you use too. Since there are less surfactants (& probably more gentle ones too) than in shampoo, it needs more time to work properly. I work in a LOT of conditoner in my hair- every strand is heavily coated, and then I leave it in for at least 20 mins to an half hour. I'm not in the shower for that long though! :wink: I wrap my hair up with a shower cap (or heck, even plastic grocery bags work well!) to keep the conditioner wet, then cover my head with one of those turbie-twist towels, and go off and do stuff- check email, read, surf the internet, whatever while waiting. Then I actually get in the shower and add a little water and massage my head, creating lather, and then rinse out well. I use a different 2nd conditioner aftewards too, probably overkill- but it keeps my hair from tangling up. What I like a lot about conditioning only is that I've been able to go longer inbetween washings- since I dye my hair, I try to wash it as few times as possible, to keep the dye in as long as possible. My hair stays cleaner longer now with conditioner cleaning- I can do 2 or maybe 3 times a week instead of the every day/every other day I was doing before. I think my problem with regular shampoos before was they were stripping too much of the natural hair oils and my scalp was overcompensating by producing more- so I would get oily /dirty looking hair faster so I'd wash it- strip more oils, get oily looking again right away, so I'd wash again the next day or so....vicious cycle.

So for me and my hair type, this method actually works really well- my hair is clean, doesn't smell, and feels nice too- softer & silkier. I'm currently not using any really heavy styling porducts either- some carol's daughter hair milk and mimosa hair honey (in tiny amounts)- so that would have to be factored in too, but I'm pleased with the results (I know I know- all "anecdotal evidence..") :tongue: lol

I am surprised by the comment the brains made in the article: "It will also attract a lot more dust, pollen, and dirt from the air. " I've never noticed that with my hair- why would it attract more dust, etc from the air? Something to do with static electricity? Do the sulfates used in traditional shampoos cut down on static electricity?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/167/how-much-conditioner-do-you-use-compared-to-shampoo Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:03:39 -0500 akurah 167@/bbforum/discussions
So I've got two conclusions--I don't use nearly as much shampoo as the companies want me to use per wash, or I use entirely too much conditioner.

I have no idea how common it is for people to use so much conditioner (or so little shampoo), so I thought I'd ask.

And what is up with those bottles? They put super thick conditioner into a hard-to-squeeze bottle and I can't get any of it out hardly to save my life! I've actually have had to ask my mate to squeeze some conditioner in my hand for me!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/38/best-products-and-techniques-for-volumizing-limp-hair Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:03:51 -0400 ozinn 38@/bbforum/discussions
I've tried quite a few different root boosting products with pretty mediocre results. I've found that putting it up in some big velcro rollers makes it look great...for about 10 minutes and then it flattens out again. Is there anyway to keep the bounce? My hair needs help! :-)]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/173/good-hair-products-are-pricey-where-can-i-buy-chemicals-to-make-my-own Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:27:59 -0500 Fitz 173@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/111/no-rinse-shampoo Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:29:19 -0400 PurpleRules 111@/bbforum/discussions
Directions:
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Apply generously until hair is completely wet. Massage to a rich lather. Immediately towel dry with an absorbent towel. Repeat for heavily soiled hair. No Rinse Shampoo can be used as often as necessary.


Ingredients:
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Water, Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Cocoamide DEA, Fragrance, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric Acid

Has anyone heard of or used this? I doubt it gets your hair really and truly clean but it would be nice to have a quick fix for mornings when you're in a rush.]]>