Monday, February 16, 2009

Blonde Hair Protection

Do blondes really have more fun?
The argument is quite convincing from both sides, however for the sake of this article let’s say yes, blondes do have more fun. Let’s not forget, there’s a price to pay for the star-studded treatment that blondes attract.
It’s fair to say most blondes enjoy the sun. Majority of the blondes are usually rockin’ a nice tan. However with that nice suntan unfortunately comes the harsh treatment from the sun that will damage a blondes’ hair.
The natural sun and heat damages the hair. It does this by extracting all the moisture that our hair needs to stay healthy and shiny.
The pigment that makes the hair blonde is more susceptible to damage from the sun than other natural hair colors. It really doesn’t matter what texture or shade of blonde you are, without protecting your hair, there’s no escaping the damage that the harsh sunrays can do to your beautiful blonde hair. It is also very common for frizz to occur when the sunrays are hitting your blonde hair. Not to worry, there’re precautions we could take to help prevent any damage from the sun to our blonde tresses.

Most of the leading product manufacturers on the market today are producing an anti-frizzing serum you could apply before you blow-dry your hair. These serums will help to control frizz before and after you blow-dry your hair.
It is suggested that before you expose your hair to any heat, you should apply a sealer to add another layer of protection. If you know you’re going to be out in the sun, look for products that contain a UV protection. You can find these ingredients in anything from conditioners to hair sprays.

We’ve all heard the horror stories about how a blondes’ hair will turn green after swimming in the pool for too long. This is because of the high levels of chlorine that is a pools best friend, but is definitely a blonde’s worst nightmare.
Again, most of the leading product manufacturers produce a chemical that will help strip the chlorine that’s built-up on your hair and ultimately give your tresses a chance to breathe. Don’t worry, the damage isn’t permanent, you’ll be a beautiful blonde bombshell once again.

There’re some great conditioners on the market today that are designed exclusively for blondes. These daily conditioners are created to enhance the color and shine that we all desire. When applying these daily conditioners, run a wide toothed comb or pick through your hair to remove any of those annoying tangles that inevitably occur.

Like any hair color, if you want to keep your locks looking silky smooth, you have to take care of them. Going to the hair salon and sitting in your hair stylists chair every two weeks doesn’t quite cut it, especially for the beautiful blondes out there. Maintenance may be a bit more time consuming, but in the long run, your sexy blonde hair will thank you for it.

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