Choose The Right Hair Product For You - Or Pay The Price
Choosing the right hair product for your particular hair style
and texture can be confusing, especially with all of the hair
care product advertisements we are bombarded with on a daily
basis. With each commercial, each glossy ad, and each retail
display case, companies do their best to convince us that their
hair product has just what it takes to take our Medusa locks and
turn them into tresses fit for the runway. But can they really
do all that they promise? And how do you know which ones are
worth investing in and which ones belong in the recycling bin?
Granted, hair products can do wonders when it comes to making
your do look the best that it can. But you need to choose the
right products or you else you may find yourself rinsing your
money right down the drain with your latest expensive hair care
product.
Must have hair products
Depending on your hair type, there are several hair products
that are essential for everyone.
First, you need a good shampoo that is tailored to your specific
hair type. While you don't have to spend a lot of money here,
make sure to choose a hair product that contains no waxy
substances. Waxy substances are used in many of the over-counter
hair care products on the market today. If you are unsure which
ones contain wax, stick with a professional shampoo. Truly
professional shampoos can be found in salons only.
Next, you will need a professional conditioning hair product. If
you need to cut costs by purchasing an over-the-counter hair
care product, do it with the shampoo, not with your conditioner.
Yes, you may spend a few extra dollars, but your hair will thank
you for it. Make sure that your conditioner is tailored to your
specific hair type. For example: If you have chemically damaged
hair, choose a hair product that repairs and strengthens damaged
hair.
Lastly, you will need various styling hair products. The ones
you choose will depend largely on your style. A good rule of
thumb to follow is this: use mousse for light, carefree and
blow-dried styles; gel for curly and wet-looking styles; and
pomade for textured, funky and spiked styles. A hair spray with
the desired hold should be used to finish off each style.
Expensive verses inexpensive hair care products
I'm a firm believer in that you get what you pay for, but that
line seems to get blurred when dealing with professional hair
products. Most people believe that when they buy hair products
from salons that they are going to end up paying a great deal of
money for something that they can pick up in the corner drug
store for half the price. But this is not the case.
The main differences between professional and non-professional
hair care products are in the quality of the products, not the
pricing. I have seen high-quality professional hair products
sell for as little as $5 a bottle, the same price that you would
pay for many non-professional products. So, you can get a great
deal on professional products. The bottom line is that no matter
what the price, professional is better.
Now, are high-priced professional hair products better than the
inexpensive ones? The answer is surprisingly no. While some
professional lines may have individual products that are perfect
for your hair and well worth the high price tag, most
professional hair care product lines, even the inexpensive ones,
have everything that you would ever need to make your hair
gorgeous.
So, stop looking at the price tag and glamorous ads and start
looking at the back of the bottle to find out what hair products
are perfect for you. And if in doubt, ask your stylist.