#hair shampoo for dry itchy scalp

[davronatural]

Elevate Your Locks: The Power of Volumizing Conditioner for Fine Hair

For those with fine or limp hair, achieving volume and bounce can be a daily challenge. Enter the world of volumizing conditioners – a game-changer in the quest for luscious, full-bodied locks. In this guide, we'll explore the benefits, key ingredients, and tips for choosing the perfect volumizing conditioner tailored to fine hair.

Understanding Fine Hair:

Fine hair is characterized by its smaller individual strands, which often lack thickness and density. While it may be naturally silky, fine hair tends to lie flat against the scalp, making it appear less voluminous. Finding the right products, such as volumizing conditioner, is essential to enhance texture and lift.

Key Ingredients in Volumizing Conditioners:

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): Strengthens hair and adds thickness without weighing it down. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein: Improves the elasticity and texture of fine hair. Biotin: Promotes hair growth and strengthens the hair shaft. Aloe Vera: Provides hydration without greasiness, enhancing overall hair health. Caffeine: Stimulates hair follicles, promoting volume and fullness.

Benefits of Volumizing Conditioner for Fine Hair:

Adds Body and Volume: Lifts hair strands, creating a fuller appearance. Enhances Texture: Improves the overall texture and thickness of fine hair. Weightless Hydration: Nourishes without weighing down delicate strands. Improves Manageability: Makes styling easier, preventing tangles and breakage. Long-Lasting Results: Provides volume that lasts throughout the day.

Tips for Choosing the Right Volumizing Conditioner:

Avoid Heavy Formulas: Choose lightweight formulas that won't weigh down fine hair. Look for Natural Ingredients: Opt for conditioners with natural, nourishing ingredients. Sulfate-Free: Sulfates can strip the hair of natural oils, making it look flat. Consider Your Hair Type: Ensure the conditioner is suitable for your specific hair type. Read Reviews: Check customer reviews to gauge the effectiveness of the product.

Top Volumizing Conditioners for Fine Hair:

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Volume Conditioner: Boosts volume and softens hair. Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Conditioner: Adds fullness and a refreshing scent. Living Proof Full Conditioner: Delivers natural-looking volume and thickness. Aveda Pure Abundance Volumizing Clay Conditioner: Infused with kaolin clay for added volume. Redken High Rise Volume Lifting Conditioner: Lifts fine hair for a voluminous finish.

Conclusion: Say goodbye to flat, lifeless hair with the transformative benefits of a volumizing conditioner. Whether your goal is to achieve a salon-worthy blowout or simply enjoy the natural beauty of voluminous locks, the right conditioner can make all the difference. Elevate your hair game by incorporating a volumizing conditioner into your routine, and let your fine hair take center stage with newfound volume and vitality.

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[sallyyty]

Shampoo for Dry and Itchy Scalp: What Works and What Doesn’t

Dealing with a dry and itchy scalp is a recurring issue in Singapore, particularly due to the warm and humid weather conditions. Due to this, finding a suitable shampoo for a dry scalp or shampoo for an itchy scalp can be challenging. With that, dive into the dos and don'ts of choosing the ideal shampoo that properly tackles these problems, ensuring your locks remain luscious.

Understanding Dry and Itchy Scalp

A dry scalp can lead to itching, flaking, and discomfort. The primary causes include environmental factors, such as the hot and humid weather, which can strip the scalp of its natural oils. Other factors include harsh hair care products, frequent washing, and certain medical conditions like eczema or psoriasis.

What Works

Moisturising Ingredients

Suitable shampoos for dry scalp often contain moisturising ingredients. Look for products with natural oils such as argan oil, coconut oil, or jojoba oil. These oils help replenish lost moisture and provide a protective barrier on the scalp.

Mild Cleansers

Shampoos with mild cleansers, such as those derived from coconut or other plant-based sources, are beneficial. These cleansers gently remove dirt and excess oil without stripping the scalp of its natural moisture.

Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and tea tree oil have anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe an itchy scalp. These ingredients help reduce irritation and promote a healthy scalp environment.

pH-Balanced Formulas

A pH-balanced shampoo maintains the natural acidity of the scalp, preventing dryness and irritation. Dry hair shampoos with a pH level close to the scalp (around 5.5) are ideal.

What Doesn't Work

Harsh Sulphates

Sulphates, such as sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulphate (SLES), are detergents that can strip the scalp of its natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation. Avoid shampoos containing these ingredients.

Artificial Fragrances and Dyes

Shampoos with artificial fragrances and dyes can cause allergic reactions and exacerbate scalp irritation. Opt for products that are free from these additives.

Alcohol-Based Products

Alcohol can be extremely drying and irritating to the scalp. Shampoos with high alcohol content should be avoided, especially if you already have a dry or itchy scalp.

Overuse of Clarifying Shampoos

While clarifying shampoos are ideal for removing buildup, they can be too harsh for regular use on a dry scalp. These shampoos often contain detergents that can exacerbate dryness and irritation if used too frequently.

Choosing the Right Shampoo in Singapore

Read Labels Carefully

When selecting a shampoo for a dry scalp, it's necessary to read labels carefully. Look for ingredients that provide moisture and soothe irritation, and avoid those that can cause further dryness and itching.

Consider Local Climate

The hot and humid climate can worsen dry scalp conditions. Choose shampoos specifically formulated to address moisture loss and protect against environmental stressors.

Patch Test New Products

Before committing to a new shampoo for dry scalp in Singapore, perform a patch test to ensure you don't have an adverse reaction. Apply a small amount of the product to a discrete area of your scalp and wait 24 hours to see if any irritation occurs.

Consult a Dermatologist

Consider consulting a dermatologist if over-the-counter shampoos fail to address your dry and itchy scalp. They can provide tailored advice and may recommend shampoos designed to treat underlying scalp conditions.

Ingredients to Look For

Natural Oils

Argan, coconut, and jojoba oil are ideal for moisturising a dry scalp. They provide essential nutrients and help restore the scalp's natural barrier.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps reduce itchiness and provides moisture to the scalp.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which can soothe an itchy scalp and address underlying issues like dandruff.

Oat Extracts

Oat extracts are known for their calming effects on the skin. They can help soothe irritation and provide a gentle cleansing action.

Ineffective and Harmful Ingredients

Sulphates

Sulphates like SLS and SLES are too harsh for a dry scalp and should be avoided.

Parabens

Parabens are preservatives that can cause scalp irritation and allergic reactions. Look for shampoos that are labelled paraben-free.

Artificial Fragrances

Artificial fragrances can cause allergic reactions and should be avoided, especially if you have a sensitive scalp.

Conclusion

Discovering the proper shampoo for an itchy scalp in Singapore necessitates thoroughly examining ingredients and product compositions. Select shampoos that possess moisturising, anti-inflammatory, and pH-balanced characteristics while steering clear of harsh sulphates, synthetic fragrances, and alcohol-infused products. Recognising proper solutions can aid in reducing discomfort and fostering a healthier scalp amidst Singapore's demanding climate.

Contact Bee Choo Origin for hair products that restore your scalp's health.

[tanuki-kimono]

[Haircare during Edo period], handy illustration by Sayuri Sasai.

As time went, Edo hairstyles became more and more intricated. Hairdos were set using plenty of styling products, like 梳き油 sukiabura (creamy pomade) or 付け油 tsukeabura (solid pomade). Many recipes existed, varying in bases (like 椿油 tsubakiabura/camellia oil, 菜種油nataneabura/canola oil, 木蝋 mokurô/sumac wax etc.) and fragrances used.

Once set, hairstyles did not fell apart easily, but the oils used meant hair easily caught dust or dander - hence why people used tenugui or other kinds of hoods to protect their hair (see those past notes 1 / 2):

In the past, washing one's hair was usually done once or twice per month (in the meantime, to relieve itchy scalp, people often used hairpins to scratch without unraveling hairdo!).

Dirt and wax were washed off using hot water and shampoo made from dried 布海苔 funori (a type of red algae) and うどん粉 udonko (wheat flour). You can see here an attempt at recreating the mix.

Then, hair was allowed to dry naturally (taking care of not catching a cold in freezing weather!).

[theeternalwombtarot]

Black women, I have reason to believe that our practice with leaving our hair in protective styles for long periods of time in between washes or even partial washes is a neglectful practice that we shouldn’t continue. On top of that I believe that oils and greases work and there’s a reason why we’ve carried them with us through generations but it’s how you use them that matters. I make a hair oil of my own with various different herbs and carrier oils and I only oil my hair in the form of a hot oil treatment by way of something like a double boiler method, I’ll set the glass bottle of oil into a heat safe container of hot water, heated by a kettle. Before I oil my scalp I moisturize with shea butter melted down (please be careful it can get hot wait until you can put your hand comfortably in it without burning your hand) and after i oil I grease my scalp generously and wrap my hair up. If you’re worried about your natural hair oils and about drying your hair out and breakage due to washing, invest in moisturizing shampoos and conditioners that don’t strip the hair and scalp, the use of clarifying shampoos are necessary in cases where we don’t feel our hair and scalp are clean after long periods spent without shampooing or due to the use of heavy products like butters and oils but if you wash more frequently it’s less likely to become built up and hard to remove. I’ve had bald spots on the side of my head and in the back of my head in my “kitchen” area practically all my life and could not get my hair to grow back no matter what I did, I believe that it was a mixture of eczema that affected my scalp and traction alopecia from my hair being pulled out when I was very young. I’ve gotten these spots on my head to grow up generously, especially the back where a few of my cornrows did not go down to the nape of my neck but they do now as there wasn’t really hair there before.

I would advise you to look up what the recommended hair washing frequency is for your hair type and pay attention to the way your scalp feels and at which point your scalp starts feeling itchy or starts bothering you. I do understand that to some extent hair care for black women is kind of time consuming and you have to accurately plan wash days and hair care accurately as well as wear your hair in ways that fit your lifestyle so by all means do what’s right for you. I’ve also noticed that the practice of protective styles for longer than necessary may aid in the hair being brittle or splitting at a higher rate for some reason. I feel that I experienced more breakage when I kept my hair in protective styles for several weeks or longer.

[tahyal]

Some skincare principles that I’ve applied to my hair care routine :

• Double cleansing : I hesitated for a while before trying this, but it has honestly been such a blessing to my hair. My silk presses are smoother, and my scalp feels so much better. (Keep in mind that I use sulfate free shampoos!)

• Hyaluronic acid serum : My scalp tends to be on the dry side and this has helped to keep it happy and moisturized, no more itchiness or discomfort. I also use it on my ends, and seal with a light oil right after, my hair stays hydrated without feeling weighed down.

• Exfoliation : Now Ive tried the glycolic acid trend lol, but my scalp hated it after some time. I prefer occasional physical exfoliation : my favorite scalp scrub is the in haircare detox scalp scrub gel. I use it once a month.

[diazsdimples]

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Have fun writing! You’ve got this man 😉☺️

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Hi Saturn!!! 15 Single Dads, 15 Sleep Mornings, and 3 Frostpunk coming right up! I hope you don't mind more tsunami for Single Dads cause that's beaning so well right now!

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“All things that can be fixed after we get you warm and dry.” Eddie hooks his hands under Lily’s arms and swings her up onto his hip. Lily’s arms loop around his neck and she rests her head on his shoulder, her eyes fluttering shut as she relaxes into his hold. “I got you some clothes and a nurse showed me where we can clean you up. You want me to take you, or Hen?” “You,” Lily replies, her voice muffled by the collar of his shirt.  “Okay, sweetheart. Lets go get you cleaned up.” The staff showers end up being a bit more of a walk than Eddie anticipated, and by the time he’s found them, Lily is a dead weight in his arms. He delays waking her up for as long as possible, ferreting through cupboards to find soap, shampoo and conditioner one-handed until he’s got everything they need. He’s contemplating a shower and change of clothes himself – Cap mentioned spare uniforms being out the front and Eddie’s is itchy and chafing in uncomfortable places, stiff from the sea water he got covered in during the rescues. Eddie fires Hen a quick text, sending her directions to the showers and asking her to pick up a spare uniform for him, before gently waking Lily. She grumbles as he lowers her to the ground, arms circling around his legs as she rests heavily against his leg. It makes peeling off the salt-stiff clothing more difficult, but before long Eddie is guiding her under the shower spray, stepping in fully clothed behind her. The water dripping off the two of them runs away murky and a thin layer of silt begins to build on the shower floor. Eddie makes quick work of Lily’s hair, pulling twigs and leaves from her blonde curls before lathering up the shampoo and massaging it into her scalp. There’s a fine cut on the side of her face, and she hisses with pain as a bit of the soap runs over it.

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“Well, I was only around for a few days after he’d been born, cause I had to go back to Afghanistan. But we got to take him home 36 hours before I had to leave again. It was one of the most perfect days that I could have imagined. Shannon was still exhausted after the birth, so I had her stay in bed, and I looked after everything. Brought her food, cuddled the baby, changed him when he needed it, did the washing. But I think the best part was lying in bed with my wife, and our newborn son between us. Honestly, in that moment, it felt like nothing would ever go wrong again.” Eddie glanced over to Buck, and a fond smile played across his lips as he took in his soft, sleepy features. “S’nds p’rf’ct” Buck slurred sleepily, and his jaw creaked as he yawned widely. He smacked his lips and wiggled closer to Eddie so his nose was brushing against Eddie’s pec. “G’night Eds.” “Goodnight, Buck,” Eddie whispered. Slowly, so as to not jostle Buck, Eddie inched under the covers, lying on his back. Sleepy quickly washed over him, making his eyelids heavy and his muscles loose. In fact, he was so close to sleep that he wasn’t entirely sure if it was a dream when he felt Buck’s fingers curl around his, their hands slotting together like they were made for it.

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It takes a moment to get Christopher settled comfortably in Buck’s arms, what with all the wires still connecting him to his various monitors.

Tagging @theotherbuckley @hippolotamus and @daffi-990 cause you 3 are my cheerleaders and I think you like these wips?

[rosiethecannibalyt]

Alastor x reader: Bedtime routines and heat routines💗

[NSFW] [16+] [Short]

♡ You had recently moved into the Hazbin Hotel. You were on good terms with everybody there. You never really believed in the silly idea of redemption. It was ridiculous. You were just there for an old friend.

♡ Alastor.

♡ That's right. You were one of Alastor's friends as soon as he dropped into the wretched pits of Hell. He respected you. Sorta. You two helped each other out. He protected you and you- well- there wasn't much you could do. I mean, he was a pretty powerful overlord.

♡ But you still tried. And he was still grateful.

♡ You were a special demon. You were hell born, so you could reproduce. And that meant you had heat cycles, like any other normal hellborn.

♡ It wasn't just hellborns who had heat cycles, however. If you ended up to take the form of an animal in Hell, chances are they will aswell have heat cycles.

♡ Yours however, were more controlled. You had gotten used to the unbearable sensation of wanting, *craving* sex.

♡ But you never got it. You were too shy to ask. But it eventually stopped nagging at you and became a thought at the back of your mind, pushed away and flooded by your other thoughts and worries.

♡ But your pal, Alastor? Hell no. He wasn't able to control his at all. During his heat, he would shed his antlers a whole ton. They would become itchy, bloody, torn, dry, and irritated. He couldn't stop scratching at them.

♡ And unfortunately for him, not so much you, it was the time of year for both of you.

♡ Alastor had locked himself in his room for a few weeks, refusing Charlie's attempt to make him come out.

♡ He'd tried everything to scratch the itch of his desire; touching himself, using toys, watching porn, but nothing helped. He was hopeless. He needed to actually be touched. But he was too shy to ask. Just like you.

..

♡ The lights dimmed as you pressed the moon button on your remote. You sigh and pull your facemask over your eyes and the tenseness in your body leaves. That time of year again. Horray.

♡ You toss in turn in bed, stretching and everything. The sensation was unbearable this year. You had denied it so many times, your body craved sex. It needed sex.

♡ After a few hours of lying there and uncomfortably squirming, you sigh and sit up. You bury your face into your knees and groan.

♡ Your head perks up at the sound of groaning. Alastor's groaning. Concern and alert sprouts in your body and you slip out of bed, throwing your sleeping mask to the side. You slip on your buffalo slippers and head out of your room. With your robe on, you walk to Alastor's room. His room was adjacent to yours.

♡ You knock on the door and uncertainly call out- a whisper-yell.

"Alastor? You awake? Are you ok? Alastor?"

♡ You mumble. That's when a soft, miserable voice comes from inside of the room.

"Go away, {{yourname}}.."

♡ He mumbled, his voice needy and quivering. Realization slowly dawns on you and you facepalm. How could you be so ignorant and stupid? Of course his cycle matched up to yours!

♡ Sighing, you open the door. You close it quickly once you're inside and you stare at Alastor.

♡ He was curled up on his bed, naked. Boxes of sex toys and other things laid around the room. His antlers were bloody and torn and sketchy. He had obviously been scratching them.

♡ You walk over to Alastor, sitting next to him and placing a hand on his back. His body heat up at your touch. He was grimy and disgusting.

"Hey, Alastor? You okay? Talk to me, Al. It's alright."

♡ You murmur, an attempt to calm him.

♡ He groans and looks at you, bags under his normally crisp red eyes. He looked pathetic.

..

♡ Your fingers rubbed gently at his scalp. You had managed to get him to take a bath. You never liked to see anyone like this; miserable and pathetic.

♡ Alastor was sitting in the bathtub, bare naked. His hair was wet and the bathtub was pretty gorgeous. It was marble with shelves everywhere, carrying loofas, shampoo, body wash, conditioner, and lotion.

♡ You poured more water on his hair. Alastor sighs and looks at you, embarrassed.

"You didn't have to do this.."

♡ He murmured.

"I know. But it hurts me to see you like this, Alastor."

♡ You reply, still washing out the dirt in his hair. Your eyes narrow and he groans.

"But isn't this a tad bit embarrassing? I'm your best friend naked."

♡ He moans pathetically.

"I've seen worse."

♡ You sigh. Alastor looks up at you, blush coating his cheeks even more now.

"Would you at least like to come in..? It's warm.."

♡ He mumbles embarrassedly. Your eyes widen with surprise at the offer and you start to blush wildly, but you play it off as embarrassment.

"Uhm.. sure!"

♡ You giggle and stand up, wiping the soap off your hands before undressing yourself. The coldness hitting your nipples makes them harden and heat floods through your body now. The itch was returning. The need to mate. The need to breed.

[WARNING: 16+ seggs coming up 😲]

♡ You ignore the sensation and step in the tub, sitting down next to Alastor. He stares at you like a hungry lion before diving towards you and smashing his lips against yours in a ravishing, passionate kiss.

♡ Without a second thought, your primal need crashes over you and you quickly and heatedly kiss back, wet smacks filling the room as you sloppily kiss.

♡ You pull away with a trail of saliva connecting your lips. Blush coated both of your face and you push him down, grabbing his legs and lifting them up. His pulsing cock was now in your view.

♡ You licked your wet lips and dived forward, planting kisses over his giant cock. He gasps and grabs fistfuls of your hair. He starts to moan and cry.

"Fucking YES! Just like that! Phew.. nghh.."

♡ He moaned out, grabbing the back of your head and smashing it towards him. With a loud smack, his cock finds it's way down your throat. You let out a muffled moan and start to suck his eager cock, your tongue swirling around it.

♡ He lets out a cry and his hips involuntarily jerk.

"FUCK! {{yourname}}, FUCK! Suck that cock like the dirty slut you are! JUST LIKE THAT! SHIT!"

♡ He cried. It was obvious he never had sex before, judging on his wild reactions to your deepthroating.

♡ You take his member in balls-deep, his knot twisting it's way through your lips. His hips jerk again and his cock pulses and hardens wildly, until he grabs your hair and forces your head down and squishes it against his cunt.

♡ He lets out a cry of ecstasy and he erupts into your throat, painting your mouth and tongue white with his cum. He then falls back into the bath with a splash. That still wasn't enough for him. And for you.

♡ He grabs your shoulders and he sits up, grinding his body against yours before pushing you down. He gets on top of you, licking his lips hungrily. He dives down, capturing your left nipple in his lips. He latches on and begins to suckle on your boob, leaving you wide-eyed, surprised, and aroused.

♡ Was this really happening? You were getting ready for bed an hour ago, and now look at what was happening. But heat was all you could feel, and it radiated from both of you.

♡ As he nurses from you, he starts to move his hips back and forth. His hard cock dragged along your thighs until you couldn't take it anymore and you grabbed it with your hands, earning a moan from Alastor. You then guide the hard member to your entrance. You groan with pleasure as you help Alastor bury his cock deep inside of you, burying his member to the hilt.

♡ He starts to gently and slowly work his way in and out of you while still sucking, hungrily nipping at your boob and nipple. It sent jolts of pleasure and pain through you.

♡ Gradually, he picked up speed, his thrusts becoming primal and hungry rather than loving and soft. It came to the point his hips were moving at an ungodly speed, causing both you and him untouchable pleasure. Your eyes were rolled back and your tongue was loosely lolling out like some dead dog.

♡ The water sloshed as he jostled your body back and forth. You were both reaching your release.

♡ Finally, with one more powerful thrust, he buries himself to the hilt inside of your warmth and he releases into your welcoming womb. You both let out cries, as right when he releases, you orgasm. Your juices mix with the bubbles and water in the bathtub.

♡ He flops down onto you, spent. You were spent, too. You both lay there panting until Alastor speaks up.

"..Thank you, friend."

♡ He huffs, breathless.

"..You're welcome, lovebug."

[femmefatalevibe]

My Haircare Routine

Brush every day with the Crown Affair No. 3 brush (at least 2-3 times a day from root to tip)

Shampoo and condition my hair daily with the Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo & Conditioner with Avocado & Jojoba Oil (shampoo only on the scalp and conditioner only from the section from the bottom of the ear lobes to the ends)

Comb through wet hair with the Act + Acre Detangling Comb, apply Don't Despair, Repair! Split End Repair + Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner, and wrap it in the Crown Affair The Towel to dry for around 10 minutes

Apply the Briogeo Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection Heat Protectant Cream on the ponytail portion of my hair, and blow dry it with a Conair 1875 Watt Hair Dryer and the Dry Bar Full Pint Medium Ceramic Thermal Round Hair Brush 

Finish the blowout by brushing my hair through with the Crown Affair No. 3 brush and Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil UV Protective Dry Oil Finishing Spray

Haircare Extras:

IGK FIRST CLASS Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo works wonders for times my hair needs a pick-me-up or I don't have the time to wash it

I use Briogeo Don't Despair Repair Rice Water Protein + Moisture Strengthening Treatment and R + Co Hair Mask 1-2 times a month (usually in the winter/dry or cold months more often, please follow the directions if you try the treatment!)

In the summer, I'll sometimes use the R + Co Mood Swing Straightening Spray before blowdrying to prevent frizziness or random wavy pieces from ruining the sleek look

These hair ties from Amazon are my holy grail (only $7 for 100 hair ties!), and they come in a portable ziplock bag

if your hair is in major need of some TLC from itchy scalp or build-up, the Act + Acre BHA Salicylic Acid Scalp Exfoliator is the perfect reset to recover from using incompatible products on your hair or recovering from extreme weather conditions, styling, or coloring

For reference: I have thick, mostly straight, and untreated (not colored, all natural) hair. I get my hair cut around 3 times a year with long layers down to around 1-2 inches below my shoulders with face-framing layers. My stylist says that my hair is always in perfect condition with no split ends in-between visits, so this routine plus a healthy, plant-based diet seems to be doing the trick!

Hope this helps xx

[moopsy-daisy]

Make Your Own Cosmetics, Get What You Actually Want

Once you've been in zero waste, eco friendly, solarpunk/lunarpunk circles for a while, it's easy to forget the steps you took when you started. There are lots of DIY projects I've been doing for 10+ years now, and I keep doing them because they work (for me). Yet, when I sit back and think "am I doing enough?" I always gloss over the myriad things that have become part of my everyday life.

Making these things won't save the environment, but you'll get products that meet your needs on your terms, will save you money, and you won't have to worry about a company discontinuing your favorites. Plus, it seems like a lot less packaging to just buy a brick of beeswax and toss in some kitchen stuff you already had to make makeup.

Henna

I got really lucky, I always wanted red hair and henna is a natural dye that only comes in red. Well, more of a coppery tone. But, here's the other cool thing: the henna process is anti-fungal and controls dandruff. Half the time, I remember to color my hair because my scalp starts getting itchy 6+ weeks later and I start to get flakes. Coloring my hair takes care of my scalp and I don't need dandruff shampoo to keep it healthy. It's cost-effective, buying high quality henna for a year's worth of color (for my length and thicc hair) is about $60 for 18-months' of materials. I mix it when I need it, and keep the powder in the freezer. Pro-tip, if you or your partner don't like the grassy, hay-like smell of henna, add cardamom or ginger powder to the mix. It doesn't change the color but it'll knock down the scent.

I learned everything I needed to know about Henna for Hair here: http://hennaforhair.com and buy through Catherine's store because I know I'm getting real, quality henna powder.

Oh and a cloth wrap for your hair will let you keep the henna covered without wasting plastic wrap every time you redo your roots. I've been using the same 'turbie twist' wraps for years now. I made them from old t-shirts and they're stained as fuck. Who cares? This is basically their only job.

Carmine Lip Color

No, it isn't vegan. Yes, it's made of bugs. It's also a spectacular color, the insects aren't abused in the process of gathering or raising. They're actually parasites on nopal cactus, they have a simple niche and serve it well. I learned this lip stain recipe from Humblee & Me, and have found that the anti-bacterial doesn't seem to be necessary, ymmv. A 2.5 gram sample pack of carmine from TKB has lasted me almost a year and I wear this almost daily. I find that the glycerin really helps keep my lips from drying out too badly, so I wear my lip stain even when I'm not planning on being seen by other people. I spend about $20 on lip color for a year and that's including the bottles I use to store it (tiny eyedroppers work best imo) and the glycerin. Not quite zero waste but darn close.

Note: I'm still trying to find a simple recipe for black goth lipstick that I like. So far, my attempts have had a nasty texture and aren't worth the trouble.

Eyebrow Fill

My favorite brand of eyebrow liner discontinued the best color I ever found, so I decided to make my own. Beeswax, cocoa powder, activated charcoal, and almond oil made a little pot of eyebrow fill that suits my needs beautifully. Go super light on the charcoal until you know you've got the color you want. My brows are pretty dark but not fully black, so I do a dark chocolate sort of shade. I think I made my last batch about 11 months ago and it's still half full. I use it daily, apply with an angled brush, and it's never given me breakouts or anything. I don't even wash it off, because I am lazy.

Body Powder/Dry shampoo

Growing up in California, I didn't need this stuff. Living in Oregon? Summer would be awful without body powder. It's also a nice way to have a fragrance on. Pour your favorite perfume (I love Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab oils) onto a cotton ball, put that ball in a jar with a bunch of corn starch. Shake. Leave it for a month. You now have scented body powder. It's a decent dry shampoo, too, I just brush it into my dark hair and it disappears.

Tooth Powder

There is NOTHING wrong with using conventional toothpaste if it meets your needs. I have particular reasons for using tooth powder. These include hating the taste of most toothpaste and needing to avoid fluoride because of my particular thyroid condition. (Fluoride isn't bad for everyone! It isn't ideal for everyone. Figure out what you need!) I make my own tooth powder, it works well enough for me and I don't hate brushing my teeth like I used to. 1 part baking soda, 1 part bentonite clay, some ground cloves. Mix it up, keep in a glass jar (metal will bond with the clay, bad things happen, this is why we use glass or plastic for storage). $20 of materials = LOADS of tooth powder.

Cutting Hair

It's way easier than you think. I cut my own hair and I do a graduated bob which is a little more complex than most at-home cuts. I taught myself. I use decent shears (don't use scissors) and a Wahl hair trimmer set. Learn this skill on yourself, and when people find out you can do hair, they'll come to you for their own needs. Great way to provide mutual aid (one of my parents is trans and getting haircuts in a salon would be extremely stressful for her, so I cut her hair and save her money and suffering). You could also do skill trades! I trade haircuts for massages from a massage therapist friend, for example.

Protip: Dust yourself with body powder before cutting hair, it makes the little shards of cut hair way less prone to sticking to you. You'll still want a shower but it'll just be less icky.

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do you have any tips for a dry scalp?

Your scalp is also a part of your skin so you need to treat it similarly to how you'd treat dry skin, and dry skin is treated by getting moisture into it.

So I'd recommend a hydrating hair mask or oiling it once a week with either castor/coconut/avocado/jojoba oil (massage and leave in for 30 mins before double washing), using a chemical exfoliant or a few drops of hyaluronic acid on your scalp, using a scalp massage brush, and using aloe vera (you can use before washing your hair, after washing your hair, rinse it out or leave it in, whatever suits you). If it's flakey and itchy use a gentle tea tree shampoo.

Don't sleep with wet hair and wash your hair as soon as it starts feeling oily or greasy instead of letting it build up. Make sure you're not using too hot water when washing your hair as it will cause more dryness. It could maybe be caused by an allergy to sulfates in your shampoo so try products without sulfates.

If it's a persistent problem see a dermatologist, they can prescribe medicated shampoos.

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Hair Care How To

Taking care of your hair is a matter of both aesthetic and hygiene. It can be difficult to determine what can be best for your hair, especially because everyone's hair is different.

I wanted to make a post that goes through the different facets of hair care, from hair type and dryness to the different types of products, effective wash schedules, and brushing each type needs.

Hair Type

First, determine your hair type. Your hair type is not only how it falls, i.e., straight/wavy/curly, but also how oily or dry it is and how well it retains moisture. How you take care of your hair is highly dependent upon your hair type.

Hair care for virgin hair (untreated hair) is also different from hair care for dyed or chemically styled hair, so keep that in mind as you go forward.

(Chart from Black Hair Information)

Oily, dry, or somewhere in between?

Most people fall somewhere in between.

Dry hair can be coarse, rough, or brittle/prone to breakage. You may have an itchy scalp.

Oily hair can look dull or limp, feel greasy, and be more difficult to style without products.

Both people with dry hair and oily hair can experience dandruff.

Hairstyle Camp goes more in depth about hair dryness and what kinds of products are better for each level of dryness.

Hair Care

Products and Wash Schedule

Once you've determined your hair type and needs, you can figure out what products to use and how often to use them. Different hair types need different shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, and even brushes.

When you wash your hair, focus on the scalp. Don't scrub shampoo into the full length of your hair because that can cause breakage.

Temperature: Generally speaking, you'll want to wash your hair with lukewarm or cold water rather than hot water. Hot water lifts the hair follicle more and can cause moisture loss. In the case of colored hair, this can make your color fade faster. How much this matters depends on your individual hair porosity, which affects how much the follicle opens.

If you have dry hair you'll want to look for moisturizing products. You can also wash your hair less often (only people with very oily hair need to wash their hair everyday!) and leave your conditioner in your hair for longer before washing it out.

If you have oily hair, you'll want to look for shampoos targeted towards reducing that. You can also wash your hair more often to reduce oil buildup.

Length is less of a determinant of how often you should wash your hair, but shorter hair needs to be washed more often than longer hair because oil makes its way from the roots to the ends faster than it does in longer hair.

People with straighter hair often have to wash their hair more often (multiple times per week) because oil from the scalp can make its way down the strands far easier than it can in curly hair.

People with curly hair, however, can and should go longer between washes (every week to three weeks depending on individual dryness). Keep in mind, however, that oil may build up on the scalp and it might be necessary to occasionally shampoo only the scalp to avoid that.

There are products specifically designed for curly hair to help curls keep their shape. Many of them are also moisturizing products because curly hair types are often drier in general, but some, for example, gels and hairsprays, simply hold the curls in place.

How often you wash your hair is highly dependent upon your individual hair dryness and type and how well your hair retains moisture.

Don't be afraid to experiment to figure out what works!

Drying

After washing, you need to dry your hair. There are a few different options, for example, air drying, drying with a towel/cloth, or blow drying.

Air drying is simple, easy, and (usually) requires no extra steps. This is the least damaging for your hair, but also the most annoying for some because it takes the longest.

When using a towel or cloth, do not rub your hair to dry it! This causes breakage. Instead, gently wrap your hair in the towel or cloth (here's a video by Courtnee King about the classic "towel hat") to squeeze most of the moisture out, then let it air dry the rest of the way. For some people, towels are too drying, so t-shirts or other natural cloths are also good options to dry your hair with.

Blow drying is something you have to be more careful with. It's fast, but the heat from the blow dryer can damage your hair if you use it too close to the hair or don't take steps to protect your hair. If you plan to blow dry your hair often, look for heat protectants.

When blow drying your hair, start when your hair is damp or nearly dry and use a venting brush or, if you're styling it, a round brush. The nozzle of the blow dryer does not need to touch your hair for it to work - in fact, this can be far more damaging in the long run.

Brushing

Knowing how and when to brush your hair is an important part of hair care. The rules for brushing are a little different for hair types, but they have one thing in common: start from the ends and work your way up to the roots. If you start from the roots and brush down, you're more likely to tighten knots and cause breakage.

Brushes come in many different shapes and sizes. Here's a good video explaining each type and when to use them: The Best Detangling and Styling Tips for Your Hair Type + Brushes Explained from Manes by Mell. If videos aren't your thing, I there's also an article from StylEnrich about it.

Boar bristle brushes are a good all-around option if you're not too sure what to choose. They're pliable and gentle, so they won't catch knots and tug hair too harshly, and they come in many different shapes and sizes.

Be gentle and patient with your hair to avoid breakage. If you can't untangle a knot with the brush, go in with your fingers. There are sprays and serums that make it even easier to detangle knots if you find it difficult.

Avoid over-brushing! The main goal of brushing your hair is to detangle knots, and brushing too much can pull and stress your hair.

If you have straight hair or hair with light waves, brush your hair when it's dry, ideally right before a shower.

If you have curly hair, brushing your hair when it's dry is how you get frizz and tangles, so brush your hair when it's damp (not wet; wet hair catches on the brush more easily) and/or with plenty of conditioner/detanglers.

General Tips:

Regularly trimming split ends (at least every three months - yes, even if you're growing your hair out!) prevents those split ends from becoming a bigger problem by splitting further and causing breakage farther up in the strand.

When styling your hair, avoid keeping it in styles that pull at your scalp for extended periods, for example, high ponytails, cornrows, and tight buns.

If your hair gets messy or tangled in your sleep often, consider wearing a night cap to bed.

Cotton or polyester pillowcases can leech moisture from your hair and contribute to breakage. Silk or satin pillowcases are your friend, and you'll want to wash them weekly (hand wash or gentle cycle).

Try not to touch or mess with your hair too often. The oils from your hands can make your hair more oily.

If your color or chemically treat your hair, it can be drier and break more easily. Adjust your routine accordingly.

Summary:

Hair type affects every aspect of hair care. From what you wash it with and how often you wash it to drying, brushing, and styling your hair, you need to know your hair type to evaluate what is most effective.

I tried to be as comprehensive as possible while still generalizing for different types of hair, so please let me know if you want me to add or change anything!

Sources:

Black Hair Information: Hair Type Chart

This is where I got the hair type chart. I chose this specific one because it showed not only the curl type, but also some real-life examples of how that type of hair looks.

Wikihow: How to Build the Perfect Hair Care Routine

This wikihow article is a very basic step by step guide for hair care.

Reddit: How to do a proper hair care routine?

This reddit post is a very basic step by step guide for hair care.

Reddit: Basic Haircare Guide

This reddit post goes through different product types and what ingredients to look for or avoid for each.

Hairstyle Camp: Dry Hair vs Oily Hair vs Normal Hair

This article from Hairstyle Camp talks about the differences between dry, oily hair, and "normal" hair and what products can be used for each type.

American Academy of Dermatology Association: 10 hair care habits that can damage your hair

This article covers common mistakes that people make when caring for their hair and alternatives to them.

All Things Hair:The Complete Guide To Afro Hair Care and Styling

This article specifically focuses on afro hair, which has tighter, denser curls (often type 3 or 4). It covers everything from care routine to styling.

American Academy of Dermatology Association: Black hair: Tips for everyday care

Although it's short, this article lists a few tips specifically for black hair.

American Academy of Dermatology Association: 6 curly hair care tips from dermatologists

Although it's short, this article is about curly hair tips.

Byrdie: How to Dry Hair Properly

This article goes through different methods of drying hair, their benefits and drawbacks, and how to do each in a way that keeps your hair healthy.

YouTube: Courtknee King's Towel Hat Video

This video shows you how to make a "towel hat".

Wikihow: How to Brush Your Hair

This article is pretty simple but comprehensive and covers when and how to brush your hair.

YouTube: Manes By Mell's Video, The Best Detangling and Styling Tips for Your Hair Type + Brushes Explained

This video covers detangling, styling, and which brushes to use for each. It's a little long, but you can skip between sections.

StylEnrich: Types of Hair Brushes and Their Uses!

This article has a list of a bunch of different types of hair brushes and what they're used for, but it lacks pictures for most of them, unfortunately.

Cosmopolitan: How Often Should You Trim Your Hair? A Hairstylist Explains

This article explains how often you need to cut or trim your hair at each hair length, from short to long, and why.

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Why I hate how dandruff is presented

You've all seen the jokes- old man with dandruff, shaking his head and a cloud of snow falls down, dandruff just being there for a laugh... It's never treated as anything serious, ever. It's just a joke! And just a joke about old men at that.

I'm 17 years old. I've had dandruff since I was at least 11. I've been made fun of all that time for the white flakes that are a constant on my head.

I just saw dandruff as a joke, too.

At most, it was just my scalp being a bit dry, so it needed a moisturising shampoo.

Yeah.... Turns out I have scalp psoriasis. I'm in near constant pain, which gets worse whenever I'm ill or stressed, because psoriasis is an autoimmune disease. My immune system is attacking my own skin. It's gotten to the point where shampoo doesn't help. I'm just in pain, always. I'll have a doctor's appointment where we can discuss options soon hopefully.

It's painful enough that I end up with scabbing all over my scalp from scratching. I pull my hands away and my nails are bloody from repeatedly picking and itching the scabs.

So no, not just a funny joke.

When I mentioned how painful it was to my friend, (only referring to it as dandruff rather than psoriasis) he said "I didn't realise dandruff could be painful!". In fact, several conditions that can cause dandruff have the fact that they're itchy or sore in their their symptoms list- eczema, dermatitis, and of course psoriasis.

And yet people just see dandruff as a joke. Even now, I feel anxious writing this- I feel like someone's gonna read this and think 'why are they getting so serious about dandruff? Lighten up!'

Sure, for some people it's not painful. Just flaky. But even then, they can experience the same social issues I did- I still remember a pair of kids seeing my large white skin flakes on my dark hair and exclaiming that I had nits (lice for Americans), and running away shouting at me. I hate that it's treated as a joke, or stigmatised, and seen as just an old man thing.

It's an actually serious issue for so many people. Why isn't it treated as such?

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If you have curly/wavy hair and you're in the UK pls help me

I'm thinking of changing up my curly hair routine. I've been using the herbal essences honey shampoo and conditioner for like a year but I really struggle with an itchy scalp/dandruff and a lack of definition across my hair. I have low porosity hair, and it's mostly 2b/2c with 3a ringlets at the front, and it gets weighed down really easily. It's pretty healthy, hasn't been dyed in a year and a half and I don't really ever use heat on it. I always let it air dry and sometimes give it a quick scrunch with a towel. I use the John Frieda frizz ease crème for my curls and then I usually scrunch it out with hair oil.

Can anyone recommend affordable shampoos and conditioners that would work for this hair type? I also need a new clarifying shampoo because the one I currently use is OGX and that's bad so I need something else. Any other advice would be appreciated!