| Hair Fix: Fine, Dry, Chemically Treated Hair |
| Karen Marie Shelton |
| Revised 3/08/07 - Original Publication Date: 2/1/07 |
Introduction
Brigid O'Connor who is currently the VP of Operations
for HairBoutique.com has been with the company for four
years.
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Brigid has baby fine hair which she loves to wear
shoulder length or slightly shorter with only a few
layers.
In keeping with her strong Irish heritage Brigid has
deep blue eyes and perfect creamy skin. She
prefers to wear her hair brushed off her face which
showcases her stunning facial features.
Although Brigid grew up in the cold and snowy Midwest
she loves the more moderate Dallas climate which has
definitely impacted her fine tresses, "especially in the
Summer heat" which makes her tresses feel "more dry'.
Because she loves to have her hair professionally
woven with both highlights and lowlights that play off
her natural milk chocolate brown, she has to also
protect against chemical hair color damage which also
tends to make her hair "feel a little bit drier".
As a rule fine hair is less prone to as severe
chemical damage as other hair types but it can still
react by becoming more dry and less shiny.
Working at
HairBoutique.com has provided Brigid with
opportunities to try many different products for her
fine hair which she only washes "every other day or so".
After much experimenting with a variety of hair care
products from many of the HairBoutique.com lines she has
found she achieves the best consistent results for her
hair with
Rene Furterer Fioravanti Volumizing shampoo "which
creates fabulous softness and shine with lots of
volume".
In the past she has also used
Rene Furterer Tonucia Shampoo for Fine & Limp Hair
Brigid liked the Tonucia because it "softens and
leaves her hair fuller". Although she
achieved great results with Tonucia she is currently
"loving the
Fioravanti".
Brigid does not dilute the Fioravanti shampoo but
does get her hair wet (with lukewarm water) before
pouring a little shampoo into her hands to mix with
water.
Once suds are formed she gently drizzles it over her
head and pats it into her strands.
Because her hair is fine and she wants lots of
volume, Brigid avoids using any rinse-out conditioners
which can often wear fine strands down. To
generate her normal dazzling shine Brigid often finishes
with a cool to cold water rinse.
Brigid towel blots her tresses as much as possible to
remove excess water and drippage. Once her hair is
partially air dried she applies
John Frieda Daily Nourishment Leave-in conditioning
spray which works to impart softness and block
frizz. Brigid reported she "loves the John Frieda
Daily Nourishment because it is very light and doesn't
weigh her hair down at all".
Note: Another product that helps nourish
without weighing the hair down is
Tonucia No Rinse Fortifying and Densifying Treatment.
The John Frieda product was specifically created as a
spray formula to guarantee that it is very light and
will not weight fine tresses down at all. Brigid
has found many similar leave-in conditioning
products are just too heavy for her fine tresses.
After applying the Daily Nourishment product Brigid
blow dries her strands bent over at the waist.
She uses a "large
round brush that is approximately 3" in diameter".
When her hair is "mostly dry" she finishes by directly
the air flow of her blow dryer down the shaft of her
hair to add shine.
Although Brigid has a natural shine to her hair, if
you want to crank up the shimmer a bit, consider using a
tiny spritz of
Rene Furterer Spray Gloss sprayed into the palms of
your hands and lightly wiped over the top of your
finished style.
Hair Accessories
Brigid is a classic beauty who loves beautiful hair
accessories.
Although she enjoys wearing gorgeous silk scarves and
Charmeuse headbands, she is also a fan of elegant silk
flowers like Hairboutique.com carries from
Karen Marie,
Karin's Garden and
Michelle Roy.
Her hair length and style is perfect for adornment
with one stunning flower mounted on a hair clip.
Brigid prefers to wear the flower to one side of her
face, she also looks great with one flower pinned at the
back of a half up/half down hairstyle.
Brigid has also fallen in love with the
HairDo clip-in extensions from HairUWear which gives
her instant length. She also loves wearing the
Jon Renau products which are specifically designed to
add volume.
More Tips For Dealing With Fine Hair That Get Dry
After some experimentation Brigid has created a great
hair care routine for her fine hair. Some people
with fine strands will discover that their tresses get
more dry during the changes of the seasons rather than
just in the Summer like Brigid.
Fine hair can get more dry in the Winter as well as
the Summer. Of course chemical treatments will
also tend to make fine hair a little more dry.
When hair is fine it is important to use hair care
products that impart enough moisture to soften the
dryness without flattening delicate roots.
Sometimes volume enhancing products may actually be
slightly drying since they are designed to pump up the
strands. Therefore it is always a great idea to
find a product that provides softening and volumizing
results without adding to any dryness issues.
One of the key challenges of building a customized
hair care regime for your hair type, texture and
condition is to understand that not all products work
for all people. While Brigid has identified a
fabulous set of products for her, they may or may not
work for you.
Root Lift Tips
Brigid tends to avoid lots of layering with her
hairstyles so she is not as interested in building in
lots of root lift which some styles require.
However, when she is glamming up for a night of
clubbing Brigid loves to use
JF Lazartique Hair Volume Tonic. Brigid has
reported she loves the JF Lazartique because "it's not
greasy or sticky like some root volumizing products she
has tried". The JF Lazartique "is dispensed in a
light mist that distributes very evenly".
Brigid adores how full the Hair Volume Tonic makes her
strands feel.
When applying the
JF Lazartique Hair Volume Tonic Brigid takes
individual sections of hair (about a handful at a time)
and pulls it away from her head. She sprays the
roots liberally. Brigid noted "she sections her
hair into 5-6 sections and then treats the roots for
each section".
If you wish to pump up the roots along with the
overall hair volume, consider trying a root lifter like
JF Lazartique or some of the other great root lift
products on the hair market from all the great hair care
lines like
JF Lazartique,
Phyto,
Rene Furterer and
Leonor Greyl.
Note:
Phyto makes a fabulous product known as
PhytoVolume Actif which is a favorite of many
accessories.
Phyto also offers an
entire volume enhancing system which helps pump up
the fullness factor without weighing strands down.
Summary Everyone is unique and
deserves to follow the best path for their hair.
Life is too short to suffer with hair care products that
go against your true
comfort hair zone. So go out there and find the
products that gives you true joy. |