Easy And Effective Tips For Common Hair Woes During Summer
Like skin, changes in weather impact our hair. Warmer months are often accompanied by increased humidity, which brings rise to several hair issues in the summer. Frizz tops the list especially for those with wavy to curly locks. It can easily ruin a good hair style, cut or color, leaving one’s crowning glory to look dry and unruly. Humidity can also cause hair to go flat as a result of moisture building up in the hair shaft.
T0112’s Anti Humectant Spraylocks out humidity to prevent frizz and flyaways. Tamanu Oil gently protects strands and works well even with color or keratin treated hair. An infusion of cedar wood and amber envelops sense in a halo of freshness. Use the Anti Humectant Spray as the last step in your hair regimen.
Earth-Friendly Brands to Shop This Earth Day & Always
Every day is Earth Day around here, but this day is a great opportunity for us to take a look at our consuming habits and see how they align with caring for our planet.
From our fashion decisions to the products we put on our skin, everything that we do has an impact on the Earth. Here are a few brands that are doing their part to sustainably produce products that help us reduce our footprint without sacrificing quality.
Lately, I have been obsessed with theTO112 Bamboo Hair Wrap. I made the switch to microfiber towels a while ago to prevent frizzing my curly hair, but microfiber is made of plastic and not the friendliest option for the planet. This towel cuts drying time and reduces frizz, but it’s made entirely of bamboo fiber, which is a sustainable resource.
Plus,TO112donates proceeds from their best-selling products towater.orgto help provide safe water to all. Check out their entire clean haircare line.
20 Self Care Gifts To Help Busy Moms Relax And Unwind
MOMS NEEDS "ME TIME," TOO.
Finding time for R&R can be a challenge. Busy moms go from the office to afterschool practices and then home to cook and help with homework. Mothers put everyone else in their lives first while putting themselves last. They often get tunnel vision when it comes to making sure that everyone around them is satisfied. They don’t see that they deserve to pour that same love and energy back into themselves. So it’s our job to ensure they are taking care of themselves.
When it comes to prioritizing downtime, it’s easy for moms to get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle. The never-ending list of to-do’s that mom always seems to be running through isn’t going anywhere. Stepping away for an hour or two to maintain sanity is a must.
We know you can’t always escape to a weekend getaway at the spa or take that much-needed beach vacay, but that doesn’t mean the self-care has to wait. We compiled some of the best products for bringing the spa to you—everything from at-home facials, cozy bathrobes, and luxurious scents. Treat yourself or treat a mom who needs a staycation.
36 Products That'll Make You Fall In Love With Your Hair Once Again
Think of these products like therapy for you and your S.O. (your hair).
14.TO112 Anti-Humectant Spray ensures the precious time you spent creating your lewk does not go to waste. This miracle worker puts the finishing touches on your styled tresses with an ultra-lightweight mist that keeps humidity at bay and fights frizz (AND even keeps styles in place for the next day — hello, lazy person hack).
I was going to let the picture above just do all the talking, but I think I owe you folks a little context. So, if this pic could talk it would tell you that I used this magical mist post curling my hair with a flat iron *and* after setting it withmy go-to drugstore hairspray (what's neat about thisTO112 sealantis that it's a no-hold spray, so it's intended to be layered *after* other styling products). I spritzed it all over my hair in sections and even did a hair-commercial-style hair flip to make sure all of my bases were covered. I went about my evening plans, slept with my styled hair, and then woke up with the curls still 👏 in- 👏 -tact (!) — and any flyaways were pretty much smoothed out. I looked in the mirror and thought HOW?!This spray is how — and now I never curl my hair without it.
Promising review:"I was super skeptical of this product. I didn't understand how it could work or how to use it properly. One night, I straightened my hair and liberally applied the spray to each stand before I straightened it and then once I was done styling, again, I applied the spray liberally all over. I got caught in a downpour of rain. I only had a light sweater to cover my head as I ran to find cover. When I finally escaped the rain, my hair was still pin straight. I now never leave the house without using this product. It holds up even in the Toronto summer humidity!" —Madi
The Best Travel-Friendly Clothing And Accessories To Pack On Your Next Spring Trip
After several long months of being pummeled by freezing weather and buried under heavy layers, we’re more than ready for spring. Because now, we finally get to switch out our wardrobes to lighter and brighter pieces, and get back on the road again.
But when it comes to packing for spring travel, we should strategize a bit and consider pieces that are versatile – so you can mix and match, and wear in more than one way – low maintenance, and last but not least, comfortable.
With that in mind, below is a list of the best travel-friendly clothing and accessories to pack on your trip.
While pillowcases aren’t traditional travel accessories, I do considerthis oneis essential wherever I go. The high-grade mulberry silk protects hair and skin against breakage and wrinkles, and regulates your body temperature all night long. But the biggest perk is the handy internal pocket holding a sachet lavender, which calms the central nerve system to help you sleep longer and better.
Nothing piques our interest quite like an unique haircare ingredient. So when a rep for the brandTO112reached out about thebrands line of hair productsthat feature tamanu oil, we had to learn more about the ingredient and all its hair benefits. We went straight to the source and spoke with TO112’s founderLuis Pachecoto learn about using tamanu oil for our hair. Below, Luis breaks down what the oil is, its biggest hair benefits, how to use it, and more. Happy scrolling!
What Is Tamanu Oil?
We always like to get a little additional background on what an ingredient is to round out our research. We don’t want to use something we don’t know anything about. And we certainly wouldn’t feel comfortable recommending you to do the same. All that to say, Luis is here to fill us in on this magical oil.
“Tamanu oil comes from the nut of tamanu trees in tropical Asia,” he begins. “The oil is pure beauty magic. It’s been revered as a healing and beauty treatment in Polynesian countries for centuries.” Luis notes that because “tamanu oil has incredible healing and nourishing properties, it’s the perfect additive for beauty and hair treatments because of its deep penetrating and lightweight absorption, healing, and shine-inducing properties.” We’re already onboard!
Tamanu Oil Hair Benefits
The oil boasts a number of benefits, though we wanted to highlight some of its biggest ones.
1. It’s anti-inflammatory.
Being anit-inflammatory helps promote a better environment for hair to grow long and strong. “It calms the scalp as an anti-inflammatory and its antimicrobial properties mean hair follicles are healthy and unobstructed to grow the healthiest hair possible,” shares Luis.
2. It offers weightless moisture.
Many of us need more to give our hair more moisture, but we often neglet to do so because of how heavy moisturizing products can be. This is especially true if you have fine strands. The great thing about tamanu oil is that it offers a weightless moisture. “iI penetrates deep into the inner cortex of the hair to moisturize throughout the entire hair shaft,” Luis says.
3. It promotes shiny strands.
Want shinier strands? Of course you do, wealldo. Tamanu oil can help with that as well. Luis mentions that “its light-reflecting properties make your hair positively brilliant with shine.”
4. It offers sun protection.
Above all else, the oil is also able to protect your strands from the sun. “Tamanu oil is naturally UV absorbent so it can protect your hair against sun damage,” notes Luis.
5. It can be used as a heat protectant.
Luis points out that “because of its high flash point, it’s an ideal defense against damage from hot tools and blow dryers.” We love an all-in-one product.
Which Hair Types Benefit the Most From It?
Often, certain hair ingredients work for some hair types better than others. We’re happy to report that’s not the case with tamanu oil, as it works forallhair types. Luis shares this is the very reason he included the oil in all of TO112’s haircare products.
“Coarse and dry hair types can particularly benefit from the penetrating moisture and smoothing effects of the oil,” he says. “Delicate hair types and people with sensitive skin and scalps should reach for tamanu oil-based products for their day-to-day hair routines because of its healing and nourishing properties.”
Are There Any That Should Avoid It?
While tamanu oil does work for all hair types, Luis mentions those with finer hair should be careful about using the raw oil directly on their strands. That being said, he does note “it’s so amazing for fine hair types when it’s formulated into fine hair specific shampoos and conditioners. It calms the scalp for optimal hair growth and conditions the hair without weighing it down.”
How to Incorporate Tamanu Oil Into Your Haircare Routine
One great thing about tamanu oil is that you can use it every day in your haircare routine. You don’t have to worry about overdoing it.
Luis shares the best way to incorporate the oil into your haircare routine is to use products that contain the oil. He mentions it can sometimes be labeled as “calophyllum inophyllum oil.”
Though the oil can be used on its own as a spot treatment for inflammation, Luis advises against it. “I don’t recommend using it on its own in your hair because it’s thick and a little goes a really long way so it’s easy to overdo it and end up greasy,” he shares. “Tamanu oil is really hard to work with as a single ingredient hair preparation, it would easily leave the hair slick and greasy if applied directly to the shaft.”
With the TO112 line of products, they “blend the tamanu oil into formulations for better viscosity to ensure it feeds the scalp and treats all the layers of the hair shaft from the cuticle to the medulla.”
Best Tamanu Oil-Based Products
As far as tamanu oil hair products go, the line from TO112 is your best bet. “OurMega Moisture Maskis perfect for anyone with dehydrated hair, whether it’s naturally coarse, curly, or just dehydrated from indoor heating,” says Luis. “Ultimate Hair CreamandHair Serumare great products to capture all the moisture, shine, UV, and heat protection benefits of tamanu oil.”
This protein-free, intensive hydrating mask is designed to restore moisture in all dehydrated hair types. From straight coarse 1C hair, to the dehydration-prone, fragile, kinky curl of 4C hair, this formula deeply nourishes with botanical ingredients including Jojoba Oil and Cupuaçu Butter to deeply penetrate and moisturize the core of all hair types for soft, strong, flexible hair, restoring elasticity to prevent breakage, and incredible shine throughout.
Hair Dehydrated hair often has sufficient protein to stay strong, but without sufficient moisture, it is brittle, lacks elasticity and shine leaving it dull, unruly, and prone to tangles and breakage. Damaged hair is protein hungry in need of repair (see TO112 Collagen Hair Mask for repair). This protein-free Mega Moisture Mask is uniquely designed to deeply penetrate and infuse dehydrated hair with moisturizers that improve texture, produce brilliant shine, strength and manageability for hair you love to live in.
Foundation Cupuaçu Butter: A natural UV protectant and lightweight moisturizer that easily penetrates the cortex of the hair where it can hold more than 4x its weight in water for intense, wax-free moisture, and restores elasticity right where the hair needs it most.
Tamanu Oil: Long-cherished by French Polynesian women for its nourishing and moisturizing qualities to add shine and improve hair health.
Jojoba Oil: Rich in vitamins and minerals that nourish hair, including vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin E, copper, and zinc, it is a powerful moisturizer that encourages healthy growth, is easily absorbed to moisturize the inner hair cortex, and restores elasticity.
Aloe Vera: Shares a similar chemical makeup to keratin which is responsible for strength and moisture in the hair. It is rich in essential amino acids, fatty acids, and vitamins A, C, E, and B-12 to nourish, moisturize and fortify hair to promote strength and shine.
Hibiscus Extract: Balances the pH in the hair and scalp as it draws water in to hold a moisture-rich layer to smooth the cuticle for increased flexibility, reduced split ends, infuse strength and brilliant shine.
Aroma An all-natural blend of crisp green oranges, citrus and a hint of mint, on a woodsy fresh bed of oakmoss for a bright earthy aroma to ground the mind + body.
Top: crisp green oranges Heart: soft florals and ming Base: fresh Oakmoss
Energy Our Dehydrated Hair types formula is charged with the potent sound frequency, 528 hertz, known as the frequency of love. The cherished 528 Hz frequency encourages DNA repair, improving health as it brings balance and love to the body with every use.
6 Lob Haircuts for When You Want to Go Short—but Not Too Short
From edgy crops to subtly layered looks.
If you've been wanting to go short but can't quite commit to a full-on bob, a lob is your perfect middle ground. Short for long bob, a lob lets you take inches off without sacrificing all the length. It's also a face-framing haircut that tends to flatter virtually all hair types and face shapes, and also works if you want to simultaneously incorporate layers or try a new hair color. Another huge plus? Unlike the classic bob, it allows for updo flexibility, whether that's a ponytail or chignon. That being said, there are numerous ways to cut and style a lob. We asked hairstylists to share some of their favorite options.
Hair Products For Men That Are Beneficial For Hair And Scalp Health
When I write about the importance of hair products for men I prefer to focus on looking professional during office-hours. The truth is, when you keep your hair refreshed and revitalized, you’ll have healthier hair. And healthier hair styled professionally will ignite your self-confidence at work.
An abundant number of American men still feel shy about putting effort into their hair products. In fact, most men simply use what they find available in the shower. But there’s the catch. Hair and scalp conditions, such as dandruff and dermatitis, are common and irritating. Therefore, it’s very important that you take the time to find the right products for your hair needs.
If your aim is to look sharp during office-time, then my advice to you is to look into the best dandruff-busting, natural ingredients and high-quality shampoos for men. I advise you to look for a formula that is made from nourishing ingredients, such as plant proteins and extracts, as these are especially beneficial for maintaining and improving your hair and scalp health. You see, American men do need to care for their hair and scalp, but more often than not, they are still using shampoos that are not appropriate for them. Sadly, this often leads to poor hair quality and dry scalp. And with dry scalp comes dandruff. Nevertheless, these issues won’t be a problem if you are using the best shampoo for men.
If you are looking for men’s daily shampoo that will revitalize your hair, I have got some winners for you. Even for the busiest of men, using a quality shampoo will not only make your hair look better; it will make it feel better and will be easier to maintain. For example, Fellow Barber’s Winter Wash keeps hair and scalp healthy through cleansing with essential oils and no harsh detergents involved, Hims Minoxidil has been proven to help regrow hair to feel thicker, fuller, and healthier and SACHAJUAN’s Silk and Thickening Technology makes your hair become healthier and shinier.
With these guidelines in mind, my grooming editor Pasquale Suriano and I have simplified the selection process for you with our reviews of shampoos for men in 2022. Regardless of your hair type, a quality men’s shampoo from our list will clean your hair and scalp, and help you achieve a look of strength, power and a hefty dose of self-confidence.
TO112’s Shampoo for Fine Hair is the perfect blend of honey, sweet almond oil, and tamanu oils that … [+] COURTESY OF TO112
TO112—TO112, is an honest, conscious lifestyle brand designed for the greater good! Embracing a holistic approach to beauty, their unique range of products nurtures hair, body, and surrounding space. Their product offerings are not only your key to a good hair day every day, but they also are made with good energy! Products are charged with a potent sound frequency, 528 Hz, known as the frequency of love, which encourages DNA repair, improving health as it brings balance and love to the body with every use. Yup, you read that correctly, so maybe that’s their secret? The brands popular, Shampoo for Fine Hair is a balancing blend of tamanu oil and amino acids revitalize hair and scalp while providing a pleasant thorough clean. Safe for use on keratin-treated and color-treated hair. $24.00 – 8oz/240mL // $96.00 – 32oz/950mL
HAIR PRODUCTS FOR MEN THAT ARE BENEFICIAL FOR HAIR AND SCALP HEALTH
When I write about the importance of hair products for men I prefer to focus on looking professional during office-hours. The truth is, when you keep your hair refreshed and revitalized, you’ll have healthier hair. And healthier hair styled professionally will ignite your self-confidence at work.
An abundant number of American men still feel shy about putting effort into their hair products. In fact, most men simply use what they find available in the shower. But there’s the catch. Hair and scalp conditions, such as dandruff and dermatitis, are common and irritating. Therefore, it’s very important that you take the time to find the right products for your hair needs.
If your aim is to look sharp during office-time, then my advice to you is to look into the best dandruff-busting, natural ingredients and high-quality shampoos for men. I advise you to look for a formula that is made from nourishing ingredients, such as plant proteins and extracts, as these are especially beneficial for maintaining and improving your hair and scalp health. You see, American men do need to care for their hair and scalp, but more often than not, they are still using shampoos that are not appropriate for them. Sadly, this often leads to poor hair quality and dry scalp. And with dry scalp comes dandruff. Nevertheless, these issues won’t be a problem if you are using the best shampoo for men.
If you are looking for men's daily shampoo that will revitalize your hair, I have got some winners for you. Even for the busiest of men, using a quality shampoo will not only make your hair look better; it will make it feel better and will be easier to maintain. For example,Fellow Barber’s Winter Wash keeps hair and scalp healthy through cleansing with essential oils and no harsh detergents involved,HimsMinoxidil has been proven to help regrow hair to feel thicker, fuller, and healthier andSACHAJUAN’s Silk and Thickening Technology makes your hair become healthier and shinier.
With these guidelines in mind, my grooming editor Pasquale Suriano and I have simplified the selection process for you with our reviews of shampoos for men in 2022. Regardless of your hair type, a quality men’s shampoo from our list will clean your hair and scalp, and help you achieve a look of strength, power and a hefty dose of self-confidence.
TO112—TO112, is an honest, conscious lifestyle brand designed for the greater good! Embracing a holistic approach to beauty, their unique range of products nurtures hair, body, and surrounding space. Their product offerings are not only your key to a good hair day every day, but they also are made with good energy! Products are charged with a potent sound frequency, 528 Hz, known as the frequency of love, which encourages DNA repair, improving health as it brings balance and love to the body with every use. Yup, you read that correctly, so maybe that’s their secret? The brands popular,Shampoo for Fine Hairis a balancing blend of tamanu oil and amino acids revitalize hair and scalp while providing a pleasant thorough clean. Safe for use on keratin-treated and color-treated hair. $24.00 – 8oz/240mL // $96.00 – 32oz/950mL
