Gladys' Five Favorite Conditioners

Gladys' Five Favorite Conditioners.... Summer 2013

I really wanted to make this a count down, but we couldn't decide in what order to put each conditioner in the count down. So! It's a list! Here are 5 awesome conditioners that really give awesome results and benefits for the hair. Each conditioner considers the hair type, and the problem to address. You'll get the description of what the product says it does, and what Gladys herself sees in her clients hair and even her own hair. 

De Fabulous Ginger Energizing Conditioner

"Moisturizing for all hair types"

-What the product says it does:

This invigorating conditioner leaves the hair smooth, clean, soft, moisturized, and healthy. The ginger spice nourishes the scalp. The spice stimulates and dilates blood vessels, increasing blood flow in the scalp. Helps to overcome dry scalp and leaves hair soft and manageable. This conditioner provides shine and gloss reducing hair static. Works great through . Product Attributes: moisture, shine, frizz control, anti-humectant

CB Smoothe Cool Silk

"Treatment for Dry, Dull, and Limp Hair"

-What the product says it does:
CB Smooth Cool Silk is the treatment for Dry, Dull, Limp Hair. This is truly a Moisture Silk Conditioner with Rejuvenating Sensation that is formulated to restore natural oil and moisture to the hair wile imparting body, bounce and shine. Use Cool Silk along with Rejuvenating & Therapeutic Shampoo for relief from Dry and Itchy Scalp.

Avalon "The Science of Haircare" Keracare 

"Humecto Creme Conditioner"

-What the product says it does:

Penetrates deep within the hairshaft to hydrate and humectify hair.  Improves the surface porosity of hair resulting in a softer hair texture.  Decreases interfiber friction between hair strands to prevent hair breakage.  Leaves hair healthy-looking.  Excellent for all hair textures, especially dry, brittle hair.  
PH balanced.  Enriched with a fragrance that relaxes and soothes the senses.

Mizani -Moisturefuse

"Moisturizing Conditioner"

-What the product says it does:

Our conditioning complex saturates and revitalizes dry hair and scalp with moisturizers and proteins that help reduce breakage and protect against split ends.Polyquatermium-37 *Moisturizes and aids in corrective conditioning and breakage control Hydrolyzed *Helps build body and improves smoothness Wheat Protein. Product Attributes: moisture, anti-humectant

CB Smoothe

"3-in-1 Ultimate Reconstructor"

-What the product says it does:

3 IN 1 The Ultimate Reconstructor combines the perfect blend of fortifying protein, humectants and oils. These ingredients provide the foundation for rebuilding weakened hair.

Til next week ;)

-Kathia R.

@kat_yaaa

Keratin Hair Smoothing Treatments VS Traditional Hair Relaxers

Now a days a lot of women are considering to go natural, but don't necessarily want to take on the maintenance required for natural hair care. You still want to be able to style your hair in different ways without worrying about the frizz afterwards. So what is the solution? Many women resort to relaxers, and others who decide to go natural do Keratin Hair Smoothing Treatment. We are going to breakdown the two and pros and cons of each, you as the consumer can decide which is right for you. Both are available at Gladys New Image Beauty Salon.

Keratin Hair Treatments VS. Hair Relaxers

Keratin Hair Treatments:

Whats Keratin? 

-It is also the key structural component of hair and nails.

Process

-A Stylist applies hair straightening product to the hair and then uses the heat of a flat iron to seal in the keratin protein in the hair. The process can take up to 90 minutes or longer, depending on your hair length.

Maintenance

-Wait to wash hair for 3-4 days after getting treatment

-After you get the keratin hair treatment, and after the "don't wash" waiting period, it is highly recommended to use sodium-sulfate-free shampoo to help maintain the treatment.

Results

-Treatment can last up 2½ months. (results vary depending on hair texture)

Pros and cons

Now if you usually style you hair straight, a keratin treatment can shorten you blow dry time by 40% to 60% (says, Henri Borday of New York's Mizv Salon). Even better forget about frizzy hair after treatment. 

Keratin is more of a restorative treatment. It strengthens all hair types. The point is to make hair manageable  healthy and resilient. Keratin hair treatment works well on relaxed processed hair, highlighted, and colored hair. 

After applying the Keratin hair treatment hair is blow dried straight and then flat ironed at high levels to seal it in. This process should be done by a license professional that is trained in the application of the Keratin hair treatment. If hair is not treated with maximum care while sealing the treatment breakage can be a problem. 

Keratin Hair Treatments can be costly, stylist consider the length and thickness of the hair to how many ounces will be used in the application. But consider the nourishment the hair is receiving. 

Salons should look out for Formaldehyde:Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas that presents a health hazard if workers are exposed. You can be exposed to formaldehyde if you breathe it into your lungs, if it gets into your eyes, or if it is contained in a product that gets onto your skin.

At Gladys New Image Beauty Salon we try out best to make sure not to carry any hair products that contain formaldehyde, with concerns for our clients and employees.  

Brands we use:

Alternate to the keratin treatment:

Hair Relaxers:

What is a Relaxer?

A relaxer is a type of lotion or cream generally used by people with curly-textured hair which makes hair less tangled and also easier to straighten by chemically "relaxing" the natural curls. The active agent is usually a strong alkali, although some formulations are based on ammonium thioglycolate instead.

Process

Hair is separated in sections, and hair relaxer is applied from the root up the hair shaft, up to where the new growth has ended. After the relaxer has straighten out the hair, hair is rinsed and washed with a neutralizer shampoo, and we recommend a deep conditioner treatment afterwards. To nourish the hair from the chemical process of the relaxer.

Maintenance

Retouches can be done after 6 weeks, depending how fast the hair grows you can go longer with out retouching the new hair growth. Don't apply relaxer before 6 weeks!!

Results

Hair is smooth and manageable. Your hair style will look more put together and will last longer between hair appointments, especially in short cuts. 

Pros and Cons:

Enjoy a straight look, easier to comb and style. A relaxer will completely straighten the hair, but you can enjoy curly styles with out the frizz with curling irons and rollers. Relaxed hair is styled much faster, from it being much more manageable and easy to maneuver.

Although not as expensive as a Keratin Hair Treatment, the cost can add up. Depending the brand used and the coarseness/kinkiness of the hair prices may vary. Since a deep conditioner is recommended that should also be considered in the price.

The reason why conditioners are highly recommended is because a relaxer can cause the hair shaft to weaken and prone to breakage. Another thing to consider is usually when you do get relaxers, other chemical process are not recommended or can be risky. Drastic hair changes and highlights can cause major hair breakage if not done with maximum care. 

Some of the Brands we use: