Why are sulfates the big bad wolf of haircare? They starts a cycle that make hair dry. The solution : break that cycle with products that are free from them.
The villain ingredient in cosmetics right now are sulfates. Most of us have heard(perhaps not everyone) that they should be avoided and that they are harmful. Few of us know, or what they do.
Also commonly found in household cleansers under the name sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfates. Sulfates are the lathering agent that clean your hair and create foam and froth when you shampoo. Why are they getting the bad press? They literally strip hairs moisture and skins essential oil.
The worst part : most women ( i'm talking about the whole world population ) think that working up a great BIG lather when they shampoo will clean their hair more effectively. But what really is happens is the start of the vicious cycle. Sulfates strip hair oil, causing it to become dehydrated and frizzy. You then slap on conditioner to try and reduce the frizz. The silicone-loaded conditioner coats your hair, weighs it down and makes it greasy, so you more shampoo and so it continues. . . . . . ( you get what i mean?) (>o<)/
Add to that exposure to the villain's sidekicks - UV-ray, over heat styling, stress, chemical treatments and excessively brushing - and you end up with a HALO unmanageable frizz. So, how do you restore your hair's former glory? Look for sulfates-free shampoo and silicone-free conditioner. I know there's people who wants to see the immediate result but none silicone base conditioner or treatments doesn't show it infront of our naked eyes, in fact you wont even feel the immediate result. These products restructuring your hair from the inside which you only can see it under 200x zoom lens.
Still, if you insist of feeling the result from the outside of the hair, opt for leave in treatments that gives you few benefit such as heat protector, detangling and repairing.
Always remember one this, GOOD THING AIN'T CHEAP, CHEAP THING AIN'T GOOD. You pay for the ingredients, not the packaging or the brand ( although this is all counted in the products itself ). A good products lasts you up to 12 weeks and above depending how often you use.
