The Plain Truth About Hair Styling
How much time do you spend in front of the mirror, trying to tame your hair? More importantly, how many products have you tested in the hope of finding the right one for you? If you've ever spiked your hair, tousled it, laid it flat or crafted the perfect up-do, you probably used a pomade. Pomade offers more control than a usual gel. But the obvious benefits come with its drawbacks; many pomades are too heavy and weigh the hair down. But beyond just considering how it affects our hair, it's vital that we also understand how pomades affect our skin and scalp. Pomades are often laden with synthetic chemicals that leech into the scalp and can cause health issues. Here's a look at just some of the harmful ingredients found in most store-bought pomades.
What's Really in Your Pomade?
PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil - This oil is most commonly the main ingredient in any pomade found in your local supermarket. Hydrogenated castor oil is a synthetic derivative of castor oil. By itself, it has shown limited cases of organic toxicity. More often, however, it is contaminated with either Ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane, known carcinogens.
OLETH-10 - This synthetic polymer is most often used both as a fragrance and as a surfactant, meaning a lathering agent. Not only does OLETH-10 pose a safety risk as an irritant, but it is also a suspected environmental toxin.
CETEARETH-25 - Like Hydrogenated Castor Oil, CETEARETH-25 can often be contaminated with carcinogenic ingredients. In concentration, it is a known irritant and can cause enhanced skin absorption.
Isopropyl Alcohol – This is a solvent and denaturant (poisonous substance that changes another substance's natural qualities). This petroleum-derived substance is also used in antifreeze and as a solvent in shellac.
Fragrance – Fragrance is present in most deodorants, shampoos, sunscreens, skin care body care and baby products. Many of the compounds in fragrance are carcinogenic or otherwise toxic. "Fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to 4,000 separate ingredients." Most or all of them are synthetic.
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions...
Therefore, increasingly more people are looking for natural products that match their healthy lifestyles. Do you opt for a product that creates a strong hold, but dries out your hair, breaks your ends or causes flaking? Or would you rather choose a non-toxic brand that requires additional applications throughout the day? Luckily, with our water-based
24/7 Styling Dragon Pomade, you no longer have to struggle with making a decision. This pomade presents you with a firm, non-sticky styling hold while keeping your hair smooth and healthy all day.
New Price & Size
We now offer it in a smaller, more affordable, and portable size with the same raw ingredients, like beeswax, Shea butter and oranges to continue to condition your hair without making it stiff. No matter if you have long hair, curls or even a beard that needs styling - from this day forward, you don't have to walk into the office with greasy looking hair or get frustrated about losing your hair style while spending a night out with your friends.
The quality of hair ties and accessories is important. Cotton harmonizes with hair better than most plastic and metal, and causes less friction. Check any 'hair holder' or barrette for rough or sharp edges or seams. If you always secure your hair in the same place, your hair may tend to break along that weakened area. Move that spot around a bit and let your hair fly free occasionally. A split hair is like a dry branch cracked open into two or more parts. It cannot be mended together. It can be temporarily coated but it does not grow or stay back together. There are only two solutions for split hair: cutting and prevention. Commercial split end repair products contain polymers and are fillers, which only last a limited time, and their residue often causes more dryness and breakage. Morrocco Method conditioners don't contain any polymers but high quality hydrating and nourishing ingredients. The goal for using them is to prevent hair from drying and dry hair from breaking. A head of virgin hair is rarely full of split ends. Usually, there is more healthy hair than split hair. Interestingly, we hear our clients say that they have lots of split ends, yet when we look for them, there are hardly any split hairs to be found. Many women think
their hair is split when it is only dry or has many different lengths. Discovering hair of different lengths does not necessarily mean it has broken. Hairs may just be at their natural stages in the hair growth cycle or it could be the result of a previous haircut. Most split hair occurs at the ends of long hair or the crown hair, which grows from the highest part of the head. It becomes the outermost layers and more subject to damage. The crown hair is most exposed to climate influences and manipulative hair styling. When you have split hair and you are not attached to the length, the easiest way to solve the problem is by getting a very good haircut to remove the damage. From this point forward, you can start over with new hair care habits and dietary improvements. High acidity in the system through the consumption of too much 'sweet, meat, wheat' and even coffee may be contributing to split ends. If you want to grow your hair long, yet it b reaks off at a certain length, a split hair repair job is essential. This means finding a hairdresser who can see the split ends and is willing to take the time to trim these damaged areas. The process can be made easier by taking small sections of hair, twisting them gently causing the split hairs to stick out. It is a tedious job and can strain the arms and eyes. If the desire is to grow the hair healthier and longer, it is necessary to bring the whole head of hair beyond its 'breaking point.' 
