Hairstyle World Article for Women

Hair Mask

What’s a hair mask?

A hair mask is a more concentrated conditioner for people who want an extra shot of moisture to deal with damage or frizz.

A hair mask is applied once a week or once a month or as needed, while a conditioner could be used daily or as needed to treat dryness/tangling, with effects usually lasting until your next shampoo.

The test:

The Good Housekeeping Institute tested five hair masks sold in stores and salons that cost between $5.99 and $45 each.

The test was done in two parts: Fifteen volunteers had the masks applied by stylist Serena Dejesus at The Long Hair Care Group in New York City, and both the volunteers and stylists rated the masks. The Good Housekeeping Institute applied the products to 30 5-inch human hair swatches at its laboratory in New York.

Results:

All of the hair masks worked by adding moisture and manageability to hair, but with varying degrees of effectiveness. Hair masks can improve the overall appearance and condition of hair by sealing moisture into hair and adding shine. The Good Housekeeping Institute found that some hair masks are more effective than others, depending on your hair type and condition. A hair mask designed for thick or coarse hair may be too heavy for thin or fine hair. Good Housekeeping’s test also found that you do not have to buy the most expensive brands to get the best results.

The top three masks:

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine, from L’Oreal ($5.99 for 5 ounces; sold at drug stores/supermarkets). This product was rated best by volunteers, stylists and by researchers at the Good Housekeeping Institute for making hair smoother, shinier and more managable. It showed the greatest overall improvement in hair condition and was the best for frizz control. It was also said to have a pleasant scent and it took the shortest time to process — three minutes. This product has fruit acids and Vitamins B3 and B6.

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Dandruff

You know…
the little white flakes that people make jokes about.  Well for those people that have dandruff… it is no joking matter. 

It can be a pain in the neck.  There are professional hair care treatments available at your local salon that can help you with this treatable condition.

Here are a couple of them:  
Nexxus has Dandarrest Dandruff Shampoo:
It is formulated to provide the ultimate control for dry or oily dandruff.  It relieves the itching and flaking associated with all forms of dandruff as well as seborrhea, psoriasis, eczema and even cradle cap for children over the age of two. 

It is gentle yet effective in controlling the scalp condition while increasing the hair’s strength and elasticity, as well as making the hair soft and manageable.  Since it is a prescription strength shampoo, it may be used twice a week or as directed by a doctor.  Dandarrest can also be used as a body scrub for treating dry flaky skin patches.  Manicurists and pedicurists can use it as a nail scrub to help eliminate nail fungus or when nail fungus appears resulting from artificial nails and add it to a foot bath to keep feet fungus free.
American Crew has Dandruff Shampoo that has the same active ingredient as Dandarrest.

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