KEEP YOUR HAIR HYDRATED

“KEEP YOUR HAIR HYDRATED” – Whether you are battling the dry winter air or dry summer heat, your hair may need some serious moisturization. You could also need some help due to excessive heat styling or even overwashing. We get it; life has gotten a hold of your hair and dried it out into a crispy mess—it happens to all of us. Unfortunately, most of the things we do in life can damage our hair and dry it out until it is completely unmanageable, but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost.

Luckily, there are tons of great ways to introduce moisture into your hair. All your hair needs is a little bit of TLC. In no time, you can transform your hair from dull and dry to quenched and shiny. It’s not as simple as piling on the conditioner until you see results. In fact, there is a proper way to moisturize each hair type.

Kenra Professional will cover everything you need to know about moisturizing for your hair type, as well as product recommendations and preventative steps you can take to keep that moisture locked in from the get-go.

What Causes Dry Hair?

Is your hair unusually frizzy and dull? This could be because your hair is struggling to retain moisture. Your hair can become dry for a number of different reasons, such as the environment, bleaching, products, swimming, weather, or even age. As we get older, our bodies produce fewer natural oils all over, causing dry skin and dry hair.

However, dry hair can be caused by so many different factors that it is best to simply recognize the dryness and then try and treat it. If you are determined to find the cause, by all means, press on in your search, but simply understanding that your hair is dry is enough to get on your way to improving it.

One thing to know about hair dryness is that your hair is made up of several layers. When your hair becomes dry, the outermost layer, or cuticle, breaks down, causing your hair to look dull and dry. Over time, dryness can lead to more extensive hair damage, so it is essential that you address the need for moisture as soon as you notice the dryness.

How To Go From Dry and Drab To Shiny and Moisturized

Now that you have identified the issue, it is time to try and address and improve your hair’s condition. The best way to do this is by hair type; after all, our hair needs are uniquely our own.

If you have especially fine hair, you will want to avoid over-moisturizing because you can end up weighing it down. On the other hand, if you have voluptuous curls or have hair that has been bleached a lot, then you will need to take a more heavy-handed approach.

Hydration for Fine Straight Hair

When super fine and straight hair becomes dry, it tends to become extremely tangly and hard to manage. But don’t worry; we’ve got your back with several foolproof hydrating tricks.

Shampoo
Are you currently only using a clarifying shampoo or a shampoo without a conditioner? If so, then you’ve probably found the source of your dryness.

While clarifying shampoos can be great for removing product buildup, they are not suitable for everyday use. With too much use, these deep cleansers can strip your scalp’s natural oils and leave your hair in need of some deep, intense moisturization.

To give your fine, straight hair the moisturization it needs without weighing it down, we recommend using the Kenra Platinum Signature Style Prime Shampoo. This shampoo is formulated without added sulfates, parabens, or sodium chloride so that you can get the clean you want without any of the drying effects. In addition, this formula is infused with Velvet Flower, which is perfect for locking in moisture and improving manageability without over-moisturizing.

Conditioner
To keep your hair washing routine consistent, we recommend using the Kenra Platinum Signature Style Prime Conditioner as well. This conditioner is formulated with Purple Orchid to help your hair lock in moisture and smooth out your strands while preparing your hair for styling.

With this light moisturizing formula, you will get the moisture you need without all the heaviness. If you want to keep things extra light, you can even apply your conditioner by focusing on the ends and strands and skipping the scalp. This could also help to give your hair an extra lift.

Styling Products
If you have fine hair and use any heat styling tools, then Kenra Platinum Blow Dry Mist will be your new best friend in battling dryness due to heat styling. Whenever you expose your hair to heat, you can potentially damage your hair. You may not even realize the damage at first, but you may begin to notice excessive dryness and breakage over time. That’s where heat protection spray comes in. Simply spray a bit of thermal protectant spray all over your hair before you hit it with the heat. This will keep your hair from becoming dry in the first place.

Hydration for Curly Hair or Bleached Hair

If your hair is super curly or has been bleached for some time, then you need all the moisture you can get. With intensive moisturization, we are not as concerned with weighing the hair down. Your hair will benefit from really packing the moisture in.

Shampoo
If you have curly or bleached hair, then you need to take a hands-on approach to moisturization. You should try to wash your hair as infrequently as possible. When you do wash your hair, we recommend our salon-quality Moisturizing Shampoo.

This shampoo works great on all hair types but is especially effective in hydrating curly or bleached hair. Its advanced pH balancing system will help your scalp to lock in and hold onto moisture. With this shampoo, you will get the clean feeling you are looking for while still hydrating your hair for soft and shiny results.

Conditioner
Complete your hair washing duo with our premium Moisturizing Conditioner. It will help keep your hair care routine consistent and hydrating. However, if you feel like you may benefit from a deeper moisturization, then you should also incorporate our Nourishing Masque.

This masque is an intensive treatment that will penetrate deep into your hair follicles to repair dry, damaged hair. It even works to reconstruct the damaged follicles leaving you with soft, smooth, manageable hair.

You can use the Nourishing Masque as your daily conditioner by simply using it in place of your conditioner, or you can use it as an intense conditioning treatment. To use it as an intensive treatment, shampoo your hair and rinse, then apply the Nourishing Masque all over and leave it for five to 10 minutes.

Next, use a wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute the product through your hair, and then apply heat with your blow dryer. Finally, rinse out the treatment for hair that is truly quenched.

Styling Products
For a burst of moisture mid-day, we suggest you keep a bottle of Dry Oil Control Spray 14 on hand. This dry oil spray will give your hair the touch of moisture it needs with a light to medium hold to tame frizz and flyaways. It is humidity-resistant for 24 hours so that you can party on while keeping your hair shiny and hydrated.

Preventing Dryness for All Hair Types

One of the best ways you can deal with dryness is by preventing it from happening in the first place; but alas, there is no way to completely eliminate all drying elements. However, there are still several preventative measures that are totally within your power to control.

For all hair types, it is best to minimize the frequency of shampoo use. This is easy to do with the help of our Dry Shampoo. Simply spray some dry shampoo at your roots section by section and then use your fingers to work it through your hair. This effortless beauty hack will allow you to freshen up without a full shampoo and condition.

When you do shampoo (and condition), you may want to keep those tresses quenched with a leave-in conditioner to support you throughout the day. Kenra Daily Provision Spray is a lightweight leave-in for all hair types that nourishes, resists humidity, and also provides thermal protection, so why wouldn’t you want this hair hero in your arsenal? Simply spray into damp hair and blow-dry in, and feel free to mist on your hair as needed for a moisturizing refresh.

Another way to prevent dryness is by using heat tools sparingly. Heat causes dryness, so whenever you can, let your hair air dry.

Conclusion

Hair dryness happens to all of us, and it’s no surprise considering how easy it is to dry out your hair. All you need to do to take your hair from dull and dry to shiny and hydrated is reconsider your shampoo and conditioner routine while being mindful of your styling choices, products, and frequency of use. Once you switch over to an appropriate shampoo and conditioner for your hair type, you will be well on your way to gorgeous, hydrated hair.

Take preventative measures to protect your hair, like minimizing the frequency of your wash cycle and avoiding heat tools whenever possible. You will surely see hydrating results in no time. When your hair care routine changes, your hair changes. With the right products, you can be in control of your hair once and for all. Gorgeous moisturized hair is right around the corner.

Sources:

Dry Hair: Causes, Treatments, and Diagnosis | Healthline
Clarifying Shampoo: Benefits, Risks, How To, Costs, and More | Healthline
How to Keep Natural Hair Moisturized Between Washes | Allure

SWEET SUMMERTIME BRIDESMAID HAIR

The Roaring Twenties are in full swing, so get ready to dust off your formalwear and prepare to dance the night away at all those postponed weddings that are finally happening.

For all you bridesmaids out there (we know, it’s never as fun as promised), who love an updo, here’s a breakdown of four different ways to style the front of your updo to bring the heat and glamour all night long.

First look: Center part with loose pieces framing the face

Step 1: Begin at the top of the ear and spray Kenra Hot Spray 20 and create loose curls going away from the face with the flat iron.
Step 2 : As you work your way up, begin to backcomb and spray Kenra Volume Spray 25 to lock it in place.
Step 3: Once you’ve completed the curls on both sides, run your fingers through to soften the hair. Then softly begin to twist and pin back the curls organically towards the center back.
Step 4 : After your pieces are in place, go through with the Kenra Volume Spray 25 and lift the roots with your fingers for a natural look.

Second look: Side part without any pieces out

Step 1: Start at the top crown and begin to backcomb the roots, and spray them with Kenra Volume Spray 25. Then, work your way down, curling pieces away from the face with a flat iron. If you’re not comfortable using a flat iron, you can use a 1″– 1.25″ curling iron.
Step 2: Once you have all the pieces curled, pin the hair back, row by row, detailing and placing hair as you go. By working this way, you will create a dimensional look. As you work up, be sure to direct the hair back instead of down. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the opposite side.

Third look: Swept back hairstyle

Step 1: Start by sectioning the front mohawk and clipping it aside. Then begin on one side and spray the hair with the Kenra Hot Spray 20 from roots to ends.
Step 2: Curl hair away from the face and up with a one-inch curling wand. Work the hair back with your fingers, spray with the Kenra Medium Spray 13, and pin the sides of the hair in the back. Repeat process on the other side.
Step 3: For the mohawk section, spray the hair with the Hot Spray 20. Then saturate the hair before using a smaller iron to create a tighter curl pattern. Work the curls back with the Medium Spray 13 and secure with bobby pins. Pay special attention to the very front sections and take your time detailing to ensure everything is cohesive and in the right place.

Fourth look: Classic side part with loose face-framing pieces

Step 1: Backcomb the side sections, spray with Kenra Hot Spray 20 and curl with the flat iron away from the face.
Step 2: Comb the flyaways into place. Pull the side curls back, and bobby pin them in place.
Step 3: Take the very front piece and tuck it behind a part of the hair above the ear. Repeat on the other side.

From: https://www.kenraprofessional.com/blog/summertime-bridesmaid-hair

By: KENRA PROFESSIONAL

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5 WAYS TO FIGHT DRY HAIR THIS SUMMER | DRY HAIR IN SUMMER

DRY HAIR IN SUMMER

5 WAYS TO FIGHT DRY HAIR THIS SUMMER

After a spring spent mostly indoors, we’re guessing more than a few of you are planning to spend as much time outside this summer as your schedule permits. (Socially distanced picnic, anyone?) Which is all well and good, until you realize all those hours soaking up the sun have left you with dull, dry hair that’s full of split ends. It’s one of those unfortunate summer side effects that feels inevitable—but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these five quick tips for keeping dry hair at bay all summer long.

1. Use a gentle shampoo.

Between swimming, exercising outdoors, and that icky-sticky feeling summer sun and humidity can leave you with, there’s a decent chance you’ll be washing your hair more than usual. To minimize wear and tear, reach for a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo that will cleanse without stripping your hair’s natural oils. All of our shampoos are sulfate-free, but if you’re looking for a place to start, we recommend Hydrating Shampoo. It works for all hair types and contains nourishing argan oil and moisturizing red algae, making dry hair a thing of the past.

2. Don’t forget sun care.

We all know that basking in the sun sans SPF is a huge no-no when it comes to your skin. But have you considered the effect all those rays might have on your hair? Our multitasking Protect & Prevent Spray is a lightweight hair protectant formulated to help prevent color fade and brassiness. It also contains—you guessed it—sunscreens to help absorb UV rays, and weightlessly increases softness and shine. Use it before you step outside and forget dry hair ever darkened your doorstep.

3. Commit to a weekly hair mask.

We’ve covered the reasons why absolutely everyone can benefit from a good hair mask. This is particularly true when summer rolls around and the battle against dry hair begins. Fortunately, we take hair hydration so seriously that we created not one but two moisturizing masks. Intense Hydrating Mask work on medium to thick, dry hair to dramatically improve hair’s texture, elasticity, shine, and manageability. Weightless Hydrating Mask has the same benefits, but in a lighter formula that won’t weigh fine hair down. Both are easy to use and don’t require heat to deliver results. Just apply throughout towel-dried hair (use a wide-tooth comb if needed to ensure even distribution). Leave on for 5–7 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

4. Make moisture part of your daily routine.

Treating dry hair isn’t a one-and-done type deal—it’s an ongoing process. Maintain the magic your mask has worked by incorporating moisturizing styling products into your everyday routine. Moroccanoil Treatment is an ideal daily go-to, because you can use it on its own before air-drying or as a nourishing foundation for other styling products on days when you need to step up your game. Feeling a blowout? Reach for anti-frizz Hydrating Styling Creamto add soft hold + mega moisture to your look. (And don’t forget to protect your hair from heat damage with Perfect Defense!)

5. Minimize heat styling.

Flat irons, blow-dryers, and curling irons sure do work magic, but they also tend to compound the drying effects of summer. Whenever possible, skip the heat and let your hair dry on its own. Try air-drying with Moroccanoil Treatment (or Intense Curl Cream, for curly girls) to fight frizz and boost shine. To zhoosh up already dry hair, you can’t beat Dry Texture Spray. Mending Infusion is also a must-have for dry hair styling. In addition to sealing split ends, it combats other visual signs of damage and contains a blend of argan oil and baobab extracts to leave hair silky and touchable. With the right tools in your arsenal and a little bit of experimentation, you’ll be on well on your way to finding an air-dried look you love.

“5 WAYS TO FIGHT DRY HAIR THIS SUMMER”

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