ASK A HAIR STYLIST
HELPING TO ANSWER YOUR TOUGH HAIR CARE QUESTIONS!
KRYSIA
HAIR STYLIST
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
LEANNA ASKS: Are there any shampoo/conditioner products for someone with dandruff? Let me know! Thanks!
Hello Leanna,
Thanks for your question!
Plaine Products Rosemary Mint Vanilla Shampoo and Conditioner are gently clarifying for dry scalp. Rosemary Essential Oil has anti-inflammatory properties, improves circulation, and is soothing for itchy scalp. Rosemary Mint Vanilla Shampoo is a wonderful toxin-free option for those who want to balance scalp health and prevent buildup. The main ingredient in Plaine Products Shampoo is Aloe Vera Extract. Aloe contains 75 nutrients, including 8-essential amino acids as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E. Aloe helps soothe and hydrate while gently clarifying and bringing balance to the scalp and hair. Depending on your hair type, I would suggest shampooing every 2-4 days to prevent dry scalp.
You can also try a gentle scalp massage once a week with some refined coconut oil or Plaine Products Beauty Oil to improve circulation and add hydration.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Best regards,
Krysia
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Krysia
Thank you so much! That is going to be my next purchase! Have a great day!!!
KATE ASKS: Hi Krysia! I've got extremely hard water at my apartment, and I've been having a really hard time finding a natural shampoo that will lather and leave my hair feeling clean. How do these products perform with hard water? I don't want to invest in another system just to be disappointed again. Thanks so much, have a great day! Kate
Hello Kate,
Thanks for your question!
Hard water is full of minerals (most commonly chlorine, calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper) which can build up and harden inside your hair. This can result in hair being brittle, dry, lacking luster, feeling as if it has a “film” and can even affect your hair color.
For this reason, it’s important to use a clarifying shampoo to break down the residue these minerals leave on the outer surface of the hair. Clarifying Shampoos are purifying shampoos used to deep cleanse or detox the hair and scalp. They are helpful for removing build-up from products, chemicals such as chlorine, and mineral deposits from hard-water. These shampoos can be very beneficial to refresh and rejuvenate the hair, prevent bacterial growth on the scalp, restore the natural PH balance of your hair, and prevent blonde hair from turning brassy.
Plaine Products Rosemary Mint Vanilla Shampoo is gently clarifying for scalp and hair. Rosemary Essential Oil may be used to improve both hair thickness and hair growth, and is thought to improve cellular generation. It has anti-inflammatory properties, improves circulation, and is soothing for itchy scalp. It is safe enough for everyday use, but you may want to try shampooing every 2-4 days to avoid dryness-depending on your hair type and porosity. Perhaps you could try the 2.5 oz. travel size to test on your hair and see how it reacts.
If your hair is not excessively dry, processed, or colored, you could try adding an apple-cider-vinegar rinse into your routine once a week to restore balance to your scalp and rinse away minerals. Mix 5 parts of water to 1 part ACV into a spray bottle. Spray scalp liberally and run through hair ends. Let sit for 3-5 minutes. (It should never burn-if so, it needs to be more diluted.) Rinse hair and scalp clean with cool water. Follow up with a light conditioner such as Plaine Products Rosemary Mint Vanilla Conditioner, and rinse.
Another option is installing a filter in your showerhead to help remove some of those minerals.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Have a great day,
Krysia
HI!
Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly, and with so much information. That is definitely appreciated (and unheard of these days).
I didn’t think about a filter for the shower head, I’m not sure I even knew they existed. I’ve seen the actual shower heads that have those stones in them that are supposed to filter, but I’ve always been leery of things like that. Usually if it sounds too good to be true, it is. I found what looks like a good filter online and bought it.
I also got trials of the Rosemary Mint, so hopefully the combination of the 2 works.
Thanks again, have a great night!
Kate