Knowledge and Benefits of Hair Treatments Offered in New York City Salons
Basic Knowledge of Hair Treatments
Haircare is essential for maintaining the beauty and health of your hair, but there can be confusion about the differences between treatments, rinses, and conditioners. Here, we will summarize the distinctions between these hair care products and discuss how to effectively use treatments.
1. Types of Hair Care Products
Treatments, rinses, and conditioners are different products designed for hair care, and they can generally be categorized as follows
Rinses and Conditioners: These primarily coat the surface of the hair, preventing damage to the cuticle and improving manageability.
Treatments: Treatments penetrate the hair's inner structure to repair damage. They focus on improving the internal health of your hair. Some rinses and conditioners also have properties that allow them to penetrate the hair like treatments.
2. Benefits of Treatments
Treatments are highly effective for hair damage care. Damage from factors like UV rays, air conditioning, blow-drying, and brushing can accumulate in your hair, especially during dry winter months, leading to dryness and loss of moisture. The benefits of treatments include
Replenishing oil and moisture to the hair reduces frizz and tangles caused by dryness.
Preventing damage from blow-drying and brushing, thus reducing split ends and breakage.
Repairing dryness and damage in the hair, results in shiny and healthy-looking locks.
3. Types of Treatments
There are mainly two types of treatments
In-Bath Treatments: These are used in the shower, applied to the hair after shampooing, and then rinsed out. Since the hair is wet and the cuticle is open after shampooing, the treatment's ingredients penetrate the hair's interior, providing deep care.
Out-of-Bath Treatments: These are used outside the shower, and applied to towel-dried hair. They are not rinsed out and instead coat the hair's surface, protecting it from the heat of blow-drying and friction. They can also offer protection against UV rays and static.
4. Effective Use of Treatments
To maximize the effects of treatments, it's important to follow these steps
For In-Bath Treatments
After shampooing, lightly remove excess water from your hair.
Take an appropriate amount of treatment in your hand and evenly distribute it throughout your hair.
Start from the tips of your hair and work your way up to the midsection, ensuring even application. Avoid applying it to the scalp.
If you have specific areas of concern, you can apply additional treatment there.
When rinsing, be gentle and avoid scrubbing your hair.
For Out-of-Bath Treatments
Towel-dry your hair thoroughly.
Take an appropriate amount of treatment in your palm and spread it evenly between your fingers.
Apply it by massaging it into the ends of your hair, avoiding the scalp.
Blow-dry your hair.
As a finishing touch, apply a small amount of treatment to enhance the results.
