Did you Know How Stretchy Hair Can Be...Plus tips to strengthen

Did you know hair is super stretchy and scientists have found that it can almost extend to one fifth of its length before it breaks. But when wet, it can stretch to almost double its length – so be extra careful with knots when wet!


Do you have weak hair? Stop envying those with thick, strong hair – you can make your hair a lot better looking with hair care products containing Omega 3 fatty acids. Often, weak hair can be restored with hair strenthening products thta add moisture and enhances the protein bonds that build the follicle. Vitamins and supplements can help also by ensuring the proper amino acids and minerals are in your system that promote strength and healthy growth.

Strong Things for Weak Hair

If you have thin, limp, droopy hair, you can use a volumizing shampoo which will help a lot. There are a range of them available on the market, which add body and bounce to weak, lifeless hair that could do with a ‘pick me up’. . .

It’s a good idea to use a scalp stimulating shampoo at least eight times a month that nudges away sebum that may be blocking the hair follicles and preventing thick hair growth. Make sure such a shampoo is a non-irritant, and won’t cause dryness.

There are some organic botanical extracts that can do a lot for weak hair. Herbal wonders such as jojoba and comfrey make removing knots easy (thus preventing damage to the weak hair) and prevent split ends from forming. Things like Amino acids too, are great for weak hair, giving it body and thickness, while keratin makes hair stronger. A great product to use with jojoba, amino acids and keratin is the be Clarked "quench" shampoo and conditioner. The shampoo, infused with jojoba and 10 other amazing botanicals ensure optimal shine and moisture, while the conditioner offers the strength and repairing qualities from complex protiens, including keratin.




More Good Stuff for Weak hair

There are various ingredients found in a good shampoo that do weak hair a lot of good. So look for these elements in the shampoo you’re planning to buy. For example, hydrolysed rice protein makes hair stronger and creates a full look, as it expands the hair itself to make the whole head of hair look thicker. The be Clarked "replenish" shampoo and conditioner offers hydrolysed rice protein plus other amazing proteins and herbal extracts. The conditioner actually conditions and strengthens hair like a deep conditioner treatment in just 60 seconds.




Moisturizing emollients such as aloe and argan oils get rid of unsightly split ends, while Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E make hair stronger and healthier, as well as making split ends vanish. The be Clarked "revive" shampoo and conditioner offer the superior moisturizing elements with argan oil and orange oil infused in the shampoo and the conditioner.



Causes of Weak Hair

Weak hair can be caused my a number of things like poor diet, hormones or chemical treatments. The hair becomes weak and starts to crack and will eventually fall out. You can remedy this by a slight change in diet, and staying away from harmful hair dyes and perms. As mentioned, hair is comprised of proteins that are chained together. These "chains" are called bonds. Bonds are created by amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

If...there is a deficiency in these nutrition requirements, or...if the bonds have been broken or damaged by straightening, heat, perms, coloring, relaxing, etc., or...if follicle moisture has been depleted by heat, harsh hair products, sun damage, chlorine, etc....then, the hair will become weak and damaged and prone to breakage, split-ends, frizz, and loss of styling control. When styling you can add a leave in protectand like be Clarked "straighten up". It acts as a leave in conditioner and straigtening blam in one, while adding shine, protecting from UV damage and heat damage.




How you strengthen hair is by supplementing your diet with hair vitamins, using a moisture shampoo, use a penetrating moisture conditioner, and periodically applying a deep conditioning moisture treatment. It is also helpful if you use a thermal hair protectant to help avoiding steaming when using a flat iron or curling iron.

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