{"id":2860,"date":"2020-11-08T16:13:14","date_gmt":"2020-11-08T21:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/?p=2860"},"modified":"2020-11-08T16:13:15","modified_gmt":"2020-11-08T21:13:15","slug":"hair-products-and-recipes-to-use-that-you-will-not-regret","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/hair-products-and-recipes-to-use-that-you-will-not-regret\/","title":{"rendered":"Hair Products and Recipes to Use That You Will Not Regret"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hair can be considered a medium where humans exert their creativity to create an outcome that conveys their identity. It is your choice if you decide to enhance your natural waves, tame the frizzes, dye it a different color, chop inches off, or let it grow down past your shoulders and even your waist. We all have a different way in caring, maintaining, and styling our hair. Despite these differences, I think we can all agree that we prefer to keep our hair\u00a0<strong>healthy<\/strong>, and in order to keep it the healthiest it can be, natural products and recipes with simple ingredients are the way to go.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shampoo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s begin with shampoo. When purchasing shampoo, you look at the front label to decide if it\u2019s the one for you. However, have you ever taken a look at the back label, where the ingredients list is found? If you have, you would be met with a catalog of ingredients that you most likely would not recognize. Amongst the multitude of not-so-good ingredients, you should be able to find the words \u201cparabens\u201d and \u201csulfates,\u201d which, although hard to believe \u2013 due to the fact that you imagined shampoo to actually be doing something good \u2013 may actually cause damage to your hair, and even worse: your body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, when choosing hair products, try to avoid the following synthetic ingredients that are used predominantly in commercial brands. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Detergents<\/li><li>Formaldehyde<\/li><li>Coal tar\u00a0<\/li><li>Methylisothiazolinone and methylchlorothiazolinone\u00a0<\/li><li>Parabens\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Perfumes<\/li><li>Propylene glycol\u00a0<\/li><li>Sodium lauryl sulfate\u00a0<\/li><li>Triethanolamine (TEA)\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Often times, the amount of lather that a shampoo makes is how people measure its worth. Natural, non-toxic shampoos usually do not lather very well, but that\u2019s because they do not contain the chemical sodium lauryl sulfate, that actually removes the natural oils from your hair in return for sudsy lathering properties. Parabens are also another harmful ingredient used in shampoos to prevent bacteria growth. They are endocrine disruptors as they mimic the hormone estrogen.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By switching to a natural and non-toxic shampoo, you will first need to decide if you enjoy products with fragrances (essential oils only) or if you simply cannot tolerate them, in which case you should only use products that are fragrance-free. By going to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lavieecolo.ca\/en\/shampoo\/\">https:\/\/lavieecolo.ca\/en\/shampoo\/<\/a> you will find a well-rounded list of fragrance-free and fragrant shampoos that are healthy alternatives to commercial shampoo brands. Listed below are a portion of the alternative shampoos of that list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fragrance-Free Shampoos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bare Body Beauty \u2013 100% Coconut Oil Shampoo Bar <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barebodybeauty.com\/products\/100-coconut-oil-natural-soap?variant=27750047105\">https:\/\/www.barebodybeauty.com\/products\/100-coconut-oil-natural-soap?variant=27750047105<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-bd6ab3c2-ef68-49f9-9e4c-92a7433bea82\"><li>Druide \u2013 Pur and Pure Shampoo\u00a0<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/druidebio.com\/product\/pur-pure-shampoo\/\">https:\/\/druidebio.com\/product\/pur-pure-shampoo\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nature Clean \u2013 Pure-Sensitive Shampoo\u00a0<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/natureclean.ca\/products\/pure-sensitive-shampoo-unscented-and-hypoallergenic\">https:\/\/natureclean.ca\/products\/pure-sensitive-shampoo-unscented-and-hypoallergenic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shampoo with Fragrances (Essential Oils):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avalon Organics \u2013 Nourishing Lavender Shampoo<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/avalonorganics.com\/collections\/hair-care\/products\/nourishing-lavender-shampoo\">https:\/\/avalonorganics.com\/collections\/hair-care\/products\/nourishing-lavender-shampoo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lowen\u2019s \u2013 Shampoo is Betta!\u00a0<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lowens.ca\/product\/shampoo-is-betta-vegan-hydrating-shampoo\/\">https:\/\/lowens.ca\/product\/shampoo-is-betta-vegan-hydrating-shampoo\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Miessence \u2013 Desert Flower Shampoo<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/miessence.one.organic\/shop\/en\/product\/12101\/desert-flower-shampoo\">https:\/\/miessence.one.organic\/shop\/en\/product\/12101\/desert-flower-shampoo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditioner <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Conditioners depend on toxic, unnatural ingredients to smooth and repair dry or damaged hair, but you can still achieve this naturally with only a few simple ingredients that do no harm to your hair, body, and the environment. These conditioners are applied to the hair after shampooing. They are kept in the hair for a few minutes (approximately 3-5 minutes) before you rinse it out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dontwastethecrumbs.com\/diy-homemade-conditioner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Don\u2019t Waste the Crumbs<\/a> provides us with a simple conditioner DIY recipe using only two ingredients that are most likely already in your kitchen.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar&nbsp;<\/li><li>16 oz water<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructions: Mix ingredients in a bowl and store in a jar. For use, pour it onto hair.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deep Conditioner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to get hydrated, nourished and soft hair, you should deep condition. A deep conditioner is applied to your hair and kept in for approximately 30 minutes, after which you would wash it out. Everyone has different hair texture, therefore it\u2019s for you to know how often you should deep condition. Making your own deep conditioner isn\u2019t too difficult; most of the natural ingredients that make your hair smooth and hydrated are easy to find in your local grocery store, a health boutique, or even already in your kitchen pantry. You can consider adding the following ingredients to your homemade mixture, as they have the right properties to keep your hair hydrated. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Coconut oil<\/li><li>Shea butter<\/li><li>Castor oil<\/li><li>Jojoba oil<\/li><li>Aloe vera gel<\/li><li>Avocado oil<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a simple deep conditioner recipe that you can quickly whip up in your home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2 tbsp of melted coconut oil<\/li><li>2 tbsp of jojoba oil<\/li><li>3 tbsp of aloe vera gel<\/li><li>\u00bc cup of diluted water<\/li><li><em>optional: 4 drops of essential oil (for example lavender, rose, or anything that you enjoy)<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructions: Mix the melted coconut oil, jojoba oil, and aloe vera gel in a bowl. Make sure there are no coconut oil clumps. Next, add the diluted water to the mixture. Lastly, add in the essential oil (if you opt for it). The 4 drops of essential oil listed is just a recommendation; you can decide how many drops to add.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a multitude of natural brands that provide you with the same outcomes as commercial products, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bare Body Beauty \u2013 Bare Hair Serum<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barebodybeauty.com\/products\/hair-serum?variant=10573733953572\">https:\/\/www.barebodybeauty.com\/products\/hair-serum?variant=10573733953572<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jusu Body \u2013 Honey Shea Hair Treatment<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jusubody.com\/products\/honey-shea-hair-treatment\">https:\/\/jusubody.com\/products\/honey-shea-hair-treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>My Soigne \u2013 Hair Cream<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysoigne.com\/products\/hair-cream\">https:\/\/www.mysoigne.com\/products\/hair-cream<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Additional products can be found here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lavieecolo.ca\/en\/oils-and-foams\/\">https:\/\/lavieecolo.ca\/en\/oils-and-foams\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hair Coloring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to switch up your natural hair color to others, consider natural dyeing methods to chemical dyes. You can achieve similar results to chemical dyes by using natural dyes, all the while saving your hair from damaging chemicals and saving some extra money while at it. Natural hair dyes are different from chemical dyes as they do not stay in the hair for as long. Keep in mind that the color outcome will depend on your hair\u2019s natural color, for example if you apply a natural red dye to blonde hair, the red will be more visible and prominent than if you apply it to brown or black hair.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five recipes for naturally dyeing your hair:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beet Juice \u2013 Gives your hair a red tint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Apply 1 cup of the juice to your hair (add more if 1 cup was not enough to cover all your hair)<\/li><li>Cover your hair in a shower cap<\/li><li>Leave on for approximately 1 hour<\/li><li>Rinse out<\/li><li>Repeat until you get desired effect<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Carrot Juice \u2013 Gives your hair an orange-red tint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Apply 1 cup of the juice to your hair (add more if 1 cup was not enough to cover all your hair)<\/li><li>Cover your hair in a shower cap<\/li><li>Leave on for approximately 1 hour<\/li><li>Rinse out<\/li><li>Repeat until you get desired effect<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coffee \u2013 Darkens your hair a few shades<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Brew enough coffee to fill 1 cup<\/li><li>Let cool<\/li><li>Mix with 1 \u00bd cups of conditioner<\/li><li>Apply to hair<\/li><li>Cover your hair in a shower cap<\/li><li>Leave on for approximately 1 hour<\/li><li>Rinse out<\/li><li>Repeat until you get desired effect<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chamomile Tea \u2013 Slowly lightens your hair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Steep 5 chamomile tea bags in 1 cup of boiling water<\/li><li>Let cool<\/li><li>Remove the tea bags\u00a0<\/li><li>Pour the tea into a spray bottle<\/li><li>Spray hair\u00a0<\/li><li>Leave on for approximately 1 hour<\/li><li>Rinse out<\/li><li>Repeat until you get desired effect<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lemon Juice \u2013 Slowly lightens your hair (permanent)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Squeeze juice from about 2-3 lemons&nbsp;<\/li><li>Pour lemon juice into a spray bottle<\/li><li>Spray hair with lemon juice<\/li><li>Leave on for approximately 1 hour<\/li><li>Rinse out<\/li><li>Repeat until you get desired effect<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to buy natural hair dye, look out for and avoid the ingredients parabens, sulfates, ammonia, and phenylenediamine. You can research other natural hair dye products at: <a href=\"https:\/\/lavieecolo.ca\/en\/colouring\/\">https:\/\/lavieecolo.ca\/en\/colouring\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, natural hair care products and recipes allow you to get the same aesthetic outcomes as seen in chemical products, minus the damaging and harmful chemicals. All recipes and products mentioned above allow you to care for your hair safely while keeping it healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: ASEQ-EHAQ has an online resource for healthy choices at:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecolivingguide.ca\/\">www.EcoLivingGuide.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hair can be considered a medium where humans exert their creativity to create an outcome that conveys their identity. It is your choice if you decide to enhance your natural waves, tame the frizzes, dye it a different color, chop inches off, or let it grow down past your shoulders and even your waist. 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