So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Important Facts: Do Hair Straighteners Damage Hair

By Jo Northwood

It was unlucky that before hair straightening technology was any good, girls used to use their Mothers ironing board and iron to try and achieve straight hair. This caused more serious problems of burnt scalps more than creating fabulous hair. The outcome of the the'90s period was awful dry, brittle and broken hair that ended up worse than when your started. Maybe this is why in the'80s crimped hair was in fashion, as this was less harmful to your hair.

The required style was shiny and styled hair. So to try and obtain this, hair would need several minutes between the hair straighteners before it became more manageable. But unfortunately, the hair would then become heat damaged, dry, brittle and unmanageable.

Thank goodness time and technology has moved on. Nowadays, although hair straighteners have a hefty price tag, it is because they have the technology that supposedly styles your hair without damaging it.

This technology is ceramic heating elements, which are a lot more effective than any other irons as it reaches high temperatures very quickly. High temperatures mean the hydrogen bonds in the hair will be broken quicker (the bond that makes the hair curly), and the quicker the desired hair style will be obtained. Many hair straighteners brands say they use ionic and infra red technology which claims to seal in the moisture and natural oils of the hair. Therefore, being good for your hair.

Depending on your own hair type is the best way to decide if hair straighteners will be damaging your hair. Those who are at risk of damage are people with very wavy and thick hair. These people will need to spend more time applying the hair straighteners to break down the hydrogen bonds, therefore increasing the risk of heat damage. Information suggests to use straighteners as least as possible, reducing the risk of heat damage.

Although it is questionable whether these products work, companies have started to sell heat protection sprays. You will need to make your own judgement on whether they do anything to protect your hair from the heat of straighteners.

There are some tips you should follow to minimize the risk of your hair being damaged.

Invest in a good pair of straighteners. Yes they can be expensive, but the cheaper ones will leave your hair less than desirable. Make sure they are ceramic and use the Internet to read reviews.

Only use your hair straighteners on special occasions

Try different heat protection sprays.

To gain styled, healthy health, following the tips above will give you a great place to start.

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