Hair Cleaning products

Hair care is a term used for the parts of hygiene and cosmetology involving the hair on the human head. Hair care involves care of the hair and scalp skin and the two terms are intertwined as the hair grows from underneath the skin. Hair care may differ for person to person, depending on the hair type and the various processes, which can be applied to hair. All hair are not same, indeed it is an expression of human diversity.

A variety of hair care products are available in the market that can be used to deep clean and infuse proteins and vitamins in hair for shine, growth and health. Hair care products also help reduce thinning, prevent dry and oily hair, repair damage from breakage, frizzing, coloring, sun, chemicals, stress, and overheating. Hair care products can also be used to address problems, such as slow growth and hair loss with the most effective hair vitamins, proteins, follicle stimulators and botanicals. These factors should feed the root and repair system to prevent dry, breaking, splitting and enhance problems that are usually associated with poor nutrition or environmental factors.

Hair care also includes hair cleaning and washing. The scalp skin if not cleansed regularly may become a breeding ground for bacteria and may result in scalp disorders. Different other problems that may arise, as a result of improper hair cleaning is dandruff, head lice, dryness, dirt and impurities and itching. Head lice are is probably one of the most common hair and scalp problem across the world.

The different hair care products that are available in the market include - shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, hair styling gels, and many more. Among these various products, shampoos and conditioners are the most popular and widely used hair care products. Thus, the most important hair cleaning products are -

• Shampoos
• Conditioners

Shampoos
Shampoos are hair cleaning products that are formulated to remove dirt, excess oil and dead skin cells from the scalp and hair. Shampoos are made using different cleansers, known as surfactants. The most common surfactants in shampoos are Sodium or Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium or Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, and TEA-Lauryl Sulfate. Some shampoos also contain conditioning agents like humectants, silicone and protein and offer the dual benefit of cleaning and conditioning. Shampoos stick to the hair until the next time you wash it. A variety of other ingredients are also added to help make the product thick and give it a nice scent and pleasing fragrance.

The different types of shampoos available in the industry, include -

• Basic Shampoos
• Baby Shampoos
• Medicated Shampoos
• Conditioining Shampoos

Conditioners
Conditioners are hair care products that are formulated to protect hair from heat and styling damage. Conditioners reduce friction between individual hairs, moisturize, reduce static and impart shine and nourishment to the hair. Generally, the longer you leave a conditioner on, the more it will attach itself to the cuticle. Deep conditioning with heat has found to be most effective. A variety of hair conditioners are available in the industry that can be selected on the basis of hair type and the need of an individual.

Conditioners can be categorized into four types -

• Instant Conditioners
• Deep Conditioners
• Leave in Conditioners
• Sunscreen Conditioners

Hair Care Tips

• A healthy lifestyle will mean healthier body and mind along with healthy for your hair too. Diet and hair conditions are closely related and hence you should attention to your diet for a healthy hair. Excessive stress, smoking, not exercising and scarcity of nutrition are some factors that can prevent your hair from remaining healthy.
• While choosing styling products, make sure that the product does not contain alcohol, as the presence of too much alcohol may make hair dry.
• Avoid putting the hair styling products directly on the scalp as it may clog the pores on your head. Avoid or minimize the use of hair dryers and hot curlers as much as possible as the hot air may damage your hair.
• To speed up the drying process, blot your hair dry with a towel instead of harsh rubbing. Leave the remaining moisture in your hair and let it dry on its own rather than drying it with a blow dryer.
• If you notice difficulty in knotting your hair, use your fingers to detangle it rather than combing it, which can lead to breakage of hair.
• Hair tends to be most fragile when it is wet and so avoid brushing or combing it when it is wet, as it may cause breakage of hair.
• Keep your combs and brushes clean by washing them regularly using a soap or shampoo.
• Always brush or comb your hairs with a down ward stroke.
• Avoid using plastic brushes or combs as they may create static electricity, thereby resulting in damage to hair.
• Know your hair type, whether it is oily or dry and purchase shampoos and conditions that best suit your condition.

A variety of hair conditioners are available in the industry that can be selected on the basis of hair type and the need of an individual.