Category: Health and Nutrition

The Truth About Split Ends

Split ends are no fun. They cause hair to look fuzzy, make strands of hair hard to style and cause hair to tangle. While we all know they’re a pain, do you really know what they are? Here’s some facts about split ends.

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THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPLIT ENDS

Hair can split in a lot of different ways. Names like “feather”, “tree”, “Double Y”, “Baby”, “Primary”, “Long”, “Taper”, “Triple”, “Incomplete” and “Deep” are given to the different types of split ends. The names are used to describe the way the hair splits. Unfortunately, no one type is better than another.

SPLIT ENDS CAN MAKE HAIR WEAK AND KEEP IT FROM GROWING LONG

Because split ends split the hair strand, they cause it to become weak. Weak hair doesn’t grow as well as healthy hair. If you don’t cut split ends soon after they happen, they’ll move up the strand and continue to weaken the hair more.

SPLIT ENDS CAN’T BE CURED

Although some products claim that they can fix or cure split ends, it’s not possible. Some products are able to temporarily hold the end together, but it isn’t possible to actually rejoin the end of the strand.

REGULAR CUTS CAN HELP

If you’re prone to split ends, getting regular trims will help to keep your hair healthy. You don’t necessarily need to cut much of your hair each time. A short trim should do the trick.

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Superfood Smoothies to Get You Through The Busiest Days

As a salon professional, you rarely take a minute to sit down and eat a balanced meal. That does not mean that you must skimp on the wholesome nutrition you deserve! Next time you know you have a busy schedule, whip up one of these tasty, balanced meal replacements in your blender and stick it in the fridge for a quick meal on the go. If you make a habit of it, buy a personal blender, to avoid clean up and save time in the morning.

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For all recipes, add liquids first followed by solids, blend and go!

Coco-loco:

¾ cup pineapple juice

1 frozen banana

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup coconut yogurt

¼ peeled lime or squeezed lime juice

3 pitted dates soaked overnight in water

High Powered Protein

1 cup almond milk

1 tablespoon almond butter

1 teaspoon chia seeds

1 teaspoon hemp seeds

1 tablespoon protein powder of choice

¼ cup spinach

1 frozen banana

1 teaspoon cacao powder

Green Goddess

1.5 cups apple juice

1 cored apple

½ avocado

2 cups spinach

1 large leaf of kale with stem removed

Berry Bliss

1 cup apple juice

5 frozen strawberries

5 frozen blackberries

20 frozen blueberries

1 frozen banana

1 teaspoon ground flaxseed

½ cup raw cashews

Enjoy from Oscar sabha Salon

5 DIY HAIR TRICKS THAT WORK!

Remember the old trick of using Kool-Aid to dye your hair in high school? While that was fun, it might not be the most practical and healthy thing to do with your hair. There are some do-it-yourself home hair tricks that do actually work though and aren’t harmful on your hair. Below are our five favorites.

CLEAN YOUR HAIR WITH BAKING SODA AND WATER

If you’re noticing build up in your hair, create a paste with baking soda and water. Use the paste to wash your hair, then wash it out with apple cider vinegar. You’ll have naturally clean hair!

LEMON JUICE HIGHLIGHTS

In the summer, use lemon juice to get subtle highlights. Simply squeeze a whole lemon into a dish, then dip a toothbrush into it and apply to your hair. Go out in the sun for 45 minutes or so. Keep doing this for a couple of weeks and the lemon juice will start lightening your hair color.

DRYER SHEETS AND STATIC

Dryer sheets really do help fight static. Simply rub one on your hair from the roots to the end to get rid of unwanted static. You can rub dryer sheets on your combs and brushes to get rid of static before it gets to your hair too.

SILK PILLOWCASES

Sleeping on a silk pillowcase can actually help eliminate breakage and damage to your hair at night. If you toss and turn a lot while you sleep, try using a silk pillowcase to keep your hair healthy.

CHLORINE PROTECTION

If you’re planning on hitting the pool in the summer or on vacation, protect it from chlorine by getting your hair wet in a sink or shower, then saturating it in conditioner. Leave your hair wet, then have fun in the pool. Your hair will soak up the non-chlorine water and conditioner instead of the chlorine.

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