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How to protect your hair from the cold
With the first cold weather have you noticed that your hair is drier , with broken ends and seems to get dirty more quickly? In this article I talk to you about the effects of cold on hair and I explain how to pamper your hair when temperatures drop. Index Why the cold ruins your hair How to protect your hair from the cold Natural remedies to protect hair from the cold Why the cold ruins your hair In the cold , hair undergoes various types of stress that can make it appear drier and more damaged. The cold acts on the hydrolipidic film of the hair, making it thicker and making the hair stiff, dry and with split ends. Wind can also cause knots and worsen frizz, especially if you have wavy or curly hair. Wind can also increase rubbing between your hair , especially if you are used to leaving it loose; rubbing can damage the hair cuticles, making them more fragile and split ends can appear. To the damage caused by the climate, are added those of smog and pollution , which make hair dull and damaged. How to protect your hair from the cold To protect your hair from the cold and keep it soft and healthy, here are a few simple tips to follow: Don't overdo it with washing : washing your hair too frequently or with products that are too aggressive can weaken your hair and make it dry and arid. To protect my hair from the cold, my favorite wash is co-wash , which cleanses my hair without attacking it. If you don't have the patience to use a co-wash and prefer a simpler product to use, I recommend preparing a mix with 10 ml of Shampoo Gel , 10 ml of Strengthening Pack , 10 ml of Rosemary Hydrolate . Mix to emulsify the ingredients well and apply to wet skin. This is a very delicate, super-hydrating and strengthening cleansing mix ! avoid high temperatures : excessive heat damages hair and scalp. Do not use too hot water when washing your hair, set the hair dryer to medium temperature and speed, reduce the use of straighteners and curling irons as much as possible! use a hat : a hat protects your hair from wind, humidity and pollution. Use a hat made of natural fibres that does not tighten on your head so as not to hinder circulation. Natural remedies to protect hair from the cold To combat dryness, increase the pampering for your hair. If you love herbs , go for those rich in mucilage like fenugreek and marshmallow. Combine them with hydrating ingredients like gel and honey, so as to counteract the dryness caused by herbs. If you prefer a ready-made product , choose a restructuring conditioner or a restructuring mask , which helps you nourish your hair and keep it healthy. You can also choose a leave-in with a protective and plumping action, such as Hair Filler Yuniwa Cosmetics , a light milk, rich in nourishing, strengthening, plumping and protective active ingredients for lengths and ends. Pre-shampoo packs with vegetable oils are excellent, perfect for dry and damaged lengths and ends. Wet your hair, pour a few drops of oil into the palm of your hand and apply it to your hair. Cover with a cap and leave on for at least 40 minutes before shampooing. You can also apply the oil on your scalp and you can take advantage of it to do a scalp massage that stimulates microcirculation for healthier and shinier hair. All vegetable oils have nourishing and protective properties, but you can choose the oil that best suits your needs: Argan oil : nourishing and protective, gives shine and softness. Excellent for fragile and dry hair, thanks to the high content of fatty acids and vitamins. Jojoba Oil : Light and versatile, you can use it even if you have oily hair. It combats dry ends, but also helps balance sebum production. Avocado oil : super-nourishing, perfect if you have very dry, dull and brittle hair. Castor oil : very nourishing, you can also use it to massage the scalp as it is useful for combating hair loss. Now that you know how to protect your hair from the cold, are you interested in finding out how to protect your hair during sports? Find out more in our guide on how to protect your hair during sports ! Want to discover all our tips for maintaining perfect hair naturally? Continue reading in our Hair - Guides and tutorials section! [ApSC sc_key=sc3148331291][/ApSC]
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How to protect your hair during sports
Protecting your hair during sports and swimming helps protect your hair from the stress that sweat , chlorine or tight hairstyles can cause. Sport is a friend of circulation, stimulates the release of serotonin - the hormone of good mood - and helps you to release stress and worries. However, during sports activity the production of salt and sebum increases, which are contained in sweat and can dry out the hair, making it dull . The rubbing that occurs during movement, however, can make the hair more fragile and prone to breakage. If you love the swimming pool , chlorine and caps made of non-breathable materials can dry out and weaken your hair, making it dull and lifeless. But don't worry, here are my tips for protecting your hair during sports! Index Gather your hair Wash your hair after your workout Dry gently Hair and pool Gather your hair Tied hair is essential if you play sports and have medium-long hair; however, we often make the mistake of tying it incorrectly, choosing high and very tight ponytails, perhaps with too many turns of elastic or hairpins that tear the hair. A tight ponytail risks breaking and weakening your hair, and keeping your hair too close to your head risks blocking sweat on your scalp, limiting transpiration. If your sport allows it, choose a soft hairstyle , such as a braid or a soft bun, perhaps tied with an elastic band that does not break the hair, such as Invisibobble elastic bands . If you really can't avoid the ponytail, be careful not to always tie your hair in the same place and replace the hairpins with a headband or bandana. Wash your hair after your workout Sweat can dry out your hair and can cause itchy, irritated scalp, so it is important to remove sweat from your hair after working out. If your hair is clean and you just need to remove sweat, you don't need to use shampoo: you can rinse with water only or use an alternative hair wash . Alternative washes are great for having clean, soft hair without stressing the scalp too much. For example, you can try Co-Wash Yuniwa Cosmetics , a full-bodied cream with a cleansing, detangling, strengthening and illuminating action. This Co-Wash smells of pears and vanilla and allows you to have clean, stress-free hair. Apply to damp hair, massage thoroughly, emulsify with water and rinse well. You don't need to apply conditioner or mask after cleansing, your hair will be clean, soft and disciplined! Bonus: You can also use it to cleanse your body, so you can carry just one product in your bag! If you need to wash your hair, use a delicate shampoo suitable for frequent washing , such as YU Delicate Shampoo . Dry gently After washing your hair, pat dry the excess water without rubbing and detangle your hair with your fingers, a wide-toothed comb or a wooden brush. Use a heat protector and dry holding the hairdryer at least 20 cm from your head, selecting the lowest speed and temperature. If you train often and therefore need to wash your hair very frequently, avoid - when possible - using straighteners or curling irons : the very high temperatures put our hair to the test! Hair and pool If you train in the pool, it is important to protect your hair from the action of chlorine, which dries and dehydrates it. Before entering the pool, wet your hair with fresh water : the hair will already be soaked in water and will tend to absorb less of the water from the pool. If your pool rules allow it, you can apply a hair wrap to your hair to protect and moisturize it during your workout. You can apply coconut oil or argan oil, for a nourishing pack or a strengthening pack that hydrates the hair from the root. The Yuniwa strengthening pack in travel size is great to take with you wherever you go, without taking up space in your gym bag! A great system can be to use a double cap : gather your hair in a soft lycra cap and wear the silicone or latex cap over it. This way your hair will be protected from rubbing with the silicone that can break and pull the hair. If you can't wash your hair immediately after your workout, rinse it thoroughly with fresh water to remove any chlorine residue. If you have colored hair , use specific products for treated hair or even after-sun hair products. Do you know about alternative washes? They are delicate and natural washes that allow you to respect your hair even when you wash it frequently. Find out everything in our guide on alternative washes ! Always stay up to date on the best tips for your hair routine by reading the articles in our Hair - Guides and tutorials section [ApSC sc_key=sc3148331291][/ApSC]
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Plopping: What It Is and How to Do It
Plopping is a simple drying technique suitable for curly and wavy hair. Plopping is a term that comes from the English "to plop" which literally means "to let fall"! Let's find out more! Index What is Plopping? How to Plop What is Plopping? This is a method that helps eliminate frizz. I recommend this technique if you have medium-length, curly or wavy hair: you will get voluminous, defined and frizz-free hair. You will have beautiful soft and silky hair with defined curls. Although it is not particularly suitable for short hair, it is possible to perform it to obtain a more vaporous and voluminous effect on the hair. How to Plop Plopping requires few accessories and products, in fact it is important to have a T-shirt or turban and a Styling Gel, Mousse, Oil, Cream product according to your preference. It is certainly a method that requires patience and time since the hair needs a period of time in which it will dry slowly , otherwise you can finish drying at the end! But let's see how to do plopping step by step! STEP 1 - WASH YOUR HAIR Wash your hair as usual, but with a shampoo chosen for the needs of your hair and then apply conditioner or even a mask , in this case those for curly or wavy anti-frizz hair would be perfect! Our customers love the Yuniwa Cosmetics strengthening and illuminating mask: it smells of pears and vanilla, detangles hair in the blink of an eye and leaves it shiny and light. Then comb your hair with a comb with wide teeth , made of wood to limit damage, frizz and static effects, ideal for normal, curly or wavy hair. Or even just with your fingers! STEP 2 – DAMPEN YOUR HAIR WELL Stop! Don't collect them in the towel!! Blot with the towel but without making the classic turban! STEP 3 – THE RIGHT PRODUCT Apply your favorite styling product for curly or wavy hair or just an anti-frizz choosing the texture you like best: Gel, Mousse, Oil, Cream. It should be applied to damp hair, distributing well with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. Start with a soft-hold gel like Yuniwa Aloe Arborescens Gel : lightweight and super-hydrating, it keeps frizz at bay without weighing hair down. Bonus: It's packed with soothing active ingredients, and you can massage it into your scalp for a pampering treatment for your hair. You can add another gel with a stronger hold for more defined curls and waves: in this case we recommend completing the treatment with Yuniwa modelling gel, with a strong and adjustable hold. If your hair is very dry, you may need to apply a more nourishing product such as a styling cream. You can choose a multipurpose one that combats split ends and protects hair from heat, such as Yuniwa Cosmetics Strengthening Cream. STEP 4 – Go PLOP! Open your closet and choose the largest cotton t-shirt you have! The t-shirt is comfortable for plopping because it has sleeves but you can also use a microfiber towel that is always large enough. Place the shirt on the bed or a table. Now turn your head upside down and let your hair fall – plop – down the center of your t-shirt so that it falls on itself. Go down until your head touches the shirt! Grab the shirt at the base and cover it up to the nape of the neck. Then do the same thing with the front and finally tie the sleeves to secure everything, turban style. STEP 5 – DRY! Dry but how? There are more options! The “ classic ” version involves keeping the T-shirt rolled up on your head for at least 3 hours and then letting your hair air dry. Otherwise, you can finish drying with a hairdryer on low heat and with a diffuser. You can leave the shirt on for half an hour and then proceed to let them loose or finish with the hairdryer. Alternatively you can keep them in your t-shirt at home all day or even go to sleep and keep them in your t-shirt all night. To not miss all our tips for perfect natural hair, continue reading our articles in the Hair - guides and tutorials section. Don't miss our guide to alternative washes , to always have clean hair but in a natural and delicate way, so as not to attack the skin and hair even with frequent washing! [ApSC sc_key=sc3148331291][/ApSC]
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Alternative Hair Washes: How to Wash Your Hair Without Shampoo
Alternative hair washes are a way to wash your hair without shampoo and are the perfect solution when you need to wash your hair often. If you sweat a lot, are often at the gym or if it's summer and you need to wash your hair more often, alternative washes are the perfect solution to keep your hair protected, soft and hydrated. In fact, shampoos, even the most delicate and natural ones, have a high cleansing power that is not necessary if you wash your hair very often. Using shampoo too often can make your hair brittle, dull, and more prone to breakage and split ends; it can also make your scalp more sensitive and irritated, more prone to producing dandruff and excess sebum. In this article I will tell you about the easiest and most effective alternative washes to use. In this article we talk about: Washing your hair without shampoo: the co-wash How do you co-wash? Alternative washing: low poo Wash your hair with Ayurvedic herbs Aritha Shikakai Sidr Ghassoul Washing your hair without shampoo: the co-wash Co-wash is a very delicate alternative wash that features conditioner as the main ingredient. This type of wash is perfect for all hair types, but works best on dry, frizzy, arid and curly hair that needs pampering and hydration. How do you co-wash? When I first started dealing with organic cosmetics, there was only one way to do it: by adding sugar to a light and possibly inexpensive conditioner! These first co-washes often left the skin feeling dirty because they often didn't use products with surfactants which therefore left the skin greasy and oily. Furthermore, sugar often created micro-lesions on the skin and it was difficult to rinse it well without residue, especially on long hair. There were also those who were more daring and added bicarbonate, a practice that is absolutely not recommended for maintaining healthy skin! Fortunately, the world of organic and natural cosmetics has evolved and specific products for co-wash have been created, designed to cleanse delicately. As I anticipated, co-wash has an extremely delicate cleansing power; for this reason it does not foam and it is necessary to learn to massage and rinse the product well to have good results. I recommend applying the product to well-wet skin, distributing small amounts of product to various areas of the head. Especially if you have very long or thick hair, be very careful to apply the product to the scalp and not to the hair . The areas that are usually easiest to forget are those of the temples and the nape of the neck, make sure you have applied the product there too and massaged it well into the skin. I find that washing my hair upside down is easier when I co-wash, it allows me to reach the scalp more easily and massage better. Use the right amount of product , approximately equal to a cup of coffee: using less product would further reduce the cleansing power and increase the risk of greasy skin. Another tip for making the best use of co-wash is to give the product time to work : after massaging the product well over the entire head, leave it on for at least 5 minutes, then emulsify with a little water and massage for another couple of minutes . Now you can rinse, taking care to remove all product residue. To co-wash my hair, I use Yuniwa Cosmetics Co-Wash , a cleansing conditioner rich in strengthening and antioxidant active ingredients. BUY NOW Alternative washing: low poo If co-washing isn't enough for your hair and you prefer a treatment with a higher cleansing power but still gentle on your scalp and hair, you can use a low-poo product. This type of product is halfway between shampoo and co-wash : it has an intermediate cleansing power, obtained thanks to the use of delicate surfactants that respect the skin and hair. Low-poo products also produce little foam, so it's important to make sure you massage and rinse well when using. Yuniwa Cosmetics Strengthening Cream Shampoo is formulated with super-delicate cleansing active ingredients, it helps you gradually reduce the fragility of the hair fiber, counteracting dullness, frizz, knots and split ends. It soothes irritation and dryness of the scalp, for the total well-being of the hair. BUY NOW Wash your hair with Ayurvedic herbs Ayurvedic herbs are medicinal plants used in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine. Many of these herbs can also be used in cosmetics, providing numerous benefits to the skin and hair. Among Ayurvedic herbs, there are some that have a fair amount of cleansing power and can therefore be used for alternative, delicate and healing washes. Specifically, there are 4 Ayurvedic herbs that you can use as an alternative wash, let's see them together. Aritha Aritha has cleansing, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-dandruff properties, cleanses the hair leaving it soft and hydrated. It is indicated for greasy hair, with dandruff or to prevent itching . You can prepare aritha by mixing little powder with warm water. Apply it on damp hair and leave it for about 10 - 15 minutes. Then rinse it off with warm water. BUY ARITHA Shikakai Shikakai has excellent cleansing properties and helps strengthen the bulbs, stimulates growth and combats hair loss. It also does not change the pH of the hair and gives volume and shine to the hair. Suitable for weak, fine, greasy hair, hair with dandruff or sensitive and irritated scalp. To prepare a natural hair cleanser based on shikakai, combine 1 or 2 tablespoons of powder with hot water until you obtain a smooth, lump-free cream, to be applied from the roots to the lengths. Massage the product with your fingertips and leave on for about 10 - 15 minutes. After this time, rinse with warm water and proceed to dry your hair which will be soft, clean and light. BUY SHIKAKAI Sidr Sidr is a powder rich in saponins, minerals, vitamins and mucilages that cleanse the hair and give nourishment and body to the hair . It is a non-foaming powder that washes the hair very well, purifies the scalp and fights dandruff. You can prepare your alternative hair wash with sidr by combining the powder with warm water until you obtain a creamy mixture. Apply the sidr to wet hair, spreading it evenly and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and enjoy your clean, soft, light, hydrated and untangled hair. BUY SIDR Ghassoul Ghassoul is an alternative wash recommended for all hair types, even in cases of seborrheic dermatitis, as it regulates sebum production and helps combat dry or excessively oily skin. Prepare the Ghassoul with hot water and let it rest for a few minutes. Then use it to wash your hair, just like a normal shampoo, massaging the scalp with your fingertips to help absorb the active ingredients. Leave the clay to act for about 5 minutes and then rinse, taking particular care to remove all residues thoroughly. BUY GHASSOUL
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