Dangerous chemicals lurking in your bathroom!

We all have those days when we wonder, "What in the world is wrong with my hair?!" It very well could be that you're not using products designed to give you the results you want. There really is no comparison between drugstore brands and professional products. I did quite a bit of research. on drugstore brands because I only want to publish facts, not opinion. The results were not that shocking to me. Finally, I want to point out a variety of products for specific hair types.

First, the warnings for you. I'll be real, you get what you pay for. At some point or another, most of us have (or still do) used drugstore brands that because they are affordable and give us the illusion of soft, silky hair. Most drugstore brands are filled with a plethora of alcohol. Don't misunderstand me, professional products contain alcohol as well, this is because it helps the product dry quickly. Unfortunately, when the primary ingredients include a string of alcohols, your strands pay the price. Alcohol works from the inside out to dry your tresses which can leave hair frizzy and will result in breakage. 

In addition to the amount of alcohol found in drugstore products, biological studies have shown that the number of micro-organisms and germs far surpass that of those found in beauty-store shampoos and conditioners. 

Another warning about drugstore purchases, which I didn't know about until school!, if you find name-brand products, such as Paul Mitchell, at your local drugstore they are counterfeit or black-market. If you don't believe me, just look it up. Buyer beware. It's best to make the extra stop at your favorite salon, or a beauty supply store such as ULTA or Beauty Brands, to get your name-brand products. 

Linking those two subjects together was a distressing discovery in a test by the Center for Environmental Health, done in 2013, revealed that many of the name-brand products found in Walmart, Trader Joe's, Kohl's and others, labeled "Organic" actually contained a chemical called cocamide DEA, which is known to cause cancer.

I know. That's a lot to take in. 

In contrast, professional products are held to a higher standard. Not only on the back end of research and development, but also in the salon as well. Professionals keep all products on a back bar so that guests can test out of one bottle, not several. Professionals are trained to work with various hair types and recognize what you, as an individual need.

Stay tuned for my next post about healthy hair care products for various hair types.