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SLS and SLEs

SLS and SLES: What’s the difference?

Let’s compare SLS and SLES!

If you’re on our website, chances are you’re a conscious haircare lover, and you may already be familiar with SLS’s and SLES’s. But if not, SLS stands for Sodium Laurel Sulphate, and SLES stands for Sodium Laureth Sulphate. SLS and SLES are both surfactants that get added to health and beauty products to create the lathering affect we became so used to. We’re going to dive deep into the difference between SLS and SLES and help you understand why you’ll never find such nasties in our products!

What is SLS?

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is and ingredient found in many everyday products. It produces the foamy lather that we deem ‘normal;’  we expect soap, face wash, toothpaste, shower gels etc to all have this quality, however none of these products actually need SLS. Despite SLS being deemed safe, it has been identified as a key skin irritant. Manufacturers must limit the amount of SLS in their products due to its harmful effects. We wonder, if the concentration of SLS must be controlled and regulated due to harming of skin, why use it at all? None of our products contain SLS, and they never will! Find out more about our ingredients here.

Why you should stop using SLS

If you are a sufferer of  sensitive skin or skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis, you’ll want to avoid all products containing SLS. SLS disrupts the the natural oils that maintain the skins integrity; it damages the outer layer of the skin causing dryness, cracking and tenderness, and also reduces the skins ability to fight allergens. Similarly, for those who suffer with acne (mild or severe), products containing SLS may be contributing to breakouts. Not only does SLS affect skin, it is known to be responsible for hair loss and decreased health/strength of our hair! SLS is only designed to be in contact with our bodies for a very short period of time before irritation occurs, yet it is difficult to fully remove! SLS often remains in our hair follicles post washing, which leads to weakened, damaged hair. In our opinion, SLS is best left for use in household cleaning products!

What are SLES?

Now we understand what SLS’s are, let’s get to SLES.  Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is the chemically adapted child of SLS. Also, an inexpensive, synthetic foaming agent, SLES is produced when SLS undergoes a process called ethoxylation. Although this process helps  to make SLES more water-soluble and less skin-irritating,  it can be accidentally contaminated with a chemical called 1,4 dioxane causing impurity and irritation. Despite being deemed as less damaging, we believe any synthetic agents such as these do not belong non our bodies!

Our favourite SLS and SLES FREE products this month!!

INSIGHT Blonde Cold Reflections Mask!

insight blonde cold reflections mask BANISH BRASS AND BOOST HYDRATION ALL IN ONE! OUR INCREDIBLE FORMULA IS BURSTING WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS, SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED TO NEUTRALISE YELLOW/ORANGE HUES AND NOURISH DEEP FOR EXTREME BLONDE HEALTH!

INSIGHT STYLING LIQUID CRYSTALS

insight styling liquid crystals THE ULTIMATE HAIR TREATMENT, LEAVES HAIR SHINY, SOFT AND MANAGEABLE!!

INSIGHT ANTI-FRIZZ HYDRATING SHAMPOO

insight anti frizz shampoo SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED TO CORRECT FRIZZ, NOT MASK ITS EFFECTS. INTENSELY MOISTURISES, GENTLY SOFTENS, EFFORTLESSLY DETANGLES. SILKY, GLOSSY FINISH FROM THE VERY FIRST USE!  
After hearing about SLS and SLES, what’s your opinion? Will you be banishing SLS and SLES from your hair and beauty routine?
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silicone based hair products

The Truth About Silicone Based Hair Care

You’re probably using silicone based hair care products right now, without even knowing! Have you noticed the growing number of people shunning silicone from their day to day hair care and beauty routines? This is why…

What is silicone? 

Silicone is a manmade substance that has been used for years in household products, cosmetics, and hair care products; from shampoos and conditioners to serums and heat protectors. Far from natural; silicone is a rubber/plastic like substance. It is primarily used as a sealant against water and even air!

What does silicone do to your hair?

Silicone seals each hair strand and creates the illusion of shine; a fake shine that is far from healthy, it’s simply a refection from the plastic like substance. The shine you should desire comes from your hair cuticle layers being sealed naturally, and reflecting light. This is only possible when your hair is deeply nourished, hydrated and healthy. In addition to false shine, silicone weighs the hair down, making it limp, lifeless and eventually extremely dull. As silicone makes a seal around each hair, moisture and air cannot penetrate it. Would you starve a plant of water and air? What would happen? Your hair will become unbelievably brittle and dry, leading to breakage and frizz. Also, the silicone layer becomes a magnet for dirt and build up. So, essentially, we have shiny celeb locks for a day or so, until we attract all kinds of nasties from products and pollutants. Overall, silicone blocks nutrients and essential moisture penetrating your hair and leads to an unhealthy, weak condition and look.

How do I find silicone on product labels? 

There are many types of silicone so start memorising! In general, search for all words ending in ‘cone.’ Here’s a list of some main ones you’ll find in your hair products:
  • Cyclomethicone

  • Dimethicone

  • Methicone

  • Dimethiconol

  • Amodimethicone

  • Cyclopentasiloxane

  • Pheryl Trimethicone

  • Stearyl Dimethicone

Why are silicones in our hair care products?

As with many older ‘revelations,’ we would value results rather than effects. Remember old school hair spray! It made our hair stay in desired styles that were ‘cool’ yet it was ruining the planet, and our hair. We adapted ingredients and technology as we became more educated; counteract hairsprays damaging effects. We have now collected the evidence and educated ourselves enough to rethink silicone in our hair care! Silicone was placed in hair products for its silky looking finish; just what we want right? But at what cost when other natural ingredients do it just as well, if not better!

Breakdown: Why you shouldn’t use silicone based hair care products

  • Your hair cannot breathe

  • Your hair cannot access essential nutrients

  • Moisture cannot penetrate your hair

  • Silicone attracts build up

  • Your hair will become dull, lifeless and brittle

  • Your hair will become more prone to breakage

  • It is difficult to remove

  • Silicone masks the true condition of your hair

Are silicone based hair care products dangerous? 

Silicone is non-toxic, and technically not dangerous to use. The only thing it affects is the appearance and integrity of your hair.
It must be noted that there are many different types of silicone, some of which are worse for your hair than others.

Don’t believe everything you read on labels! 

Many brands market themselves as “100% silicone-free” yet are far form it! What they are really saying is that they only contain the silicones that they deem ‘friendly’ and ‘less damaging.’ Always read product ingredients and be aware of what is inside your hair care!

What to expect when you ditch silicone filled hair care products

Firstly, this is a process! Stripping silicone will make your hair feel extremely different! It can feel rough, coarse and unhealthy, but that is OK!!! You’re on the path to the healthiest hair of your life! You will need to strip the silicone with a natural shampoo, and then you will need MOISTURE MOISTURE MOISTURE! Use a shampoo and conditioning range targeting dry or damaged hair, and make sure you use a rich mask a couple of times in the first week of the switch!

Have you ditched silicone based hair care products? Let us know your experience below or message us on social media!

  Read the INSIGHT ethos, we will never use silicone in our hair care!
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What is Sulphate Free Shampoo?

What is sulfate free shampoo?

Sulphate free shampoo is a growing trend in the haircare industry. But why? Has it been discovered that sulphates are dangerous? Damaging to hair? Maybe we just don’t need them?

Do you read your hair and beauty product labels? If you do you’ll probably have noticed that many products including shampoo, cleanser, body wash and even toothpaste can include sulphate! So, what is sulphate? Should I avoid it? Let’s explore.

What are sulphates?

  sulphate     A Sulfate is a salt that forms when sulphuric acid reacts with another chemical. It’s a broader term for other synthetic sulphate-based chemicals you may be concerned about, such as Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES); these two types are most commonly used in the haircare industry. If you’d like to know the difference between SLS and SLES click here. They’re derived from sulphur which does in fact occur naturally, yet is usually synthesised from petrolatum) and Lauryl alcohol (often from coconut oil). Sulphates have long been added to many products (as mentioned above), due to their foaming, oil and grease emulsifying, polishing abilities.

Are sulphates safe to use? 

The consensus among scientists is that sulphates are generally safe for use in our products. However, sulphates have been known for their skin irritating effects, frizz causing, colour fading, and skin/hair dehydrating!

So, what’s so bad about sulphates? 

Besides the negative skin and hair results, when looking at Sulphates from a conscious perspective (as we do at INSIGHT), we question the sustainability of those using sulphates! We at INSIGHT choose products that do not have a negative affect on the planet! Companies using sulphates are using Petrolatum;  a diminishing material- the main reason Eco-friendly, sustainable companies are banishing the ingredient from their products!

How to spot sulphates in ingredient lists

When searching ingredient lists look out for:
  • SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulphate)
  • Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
  • SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)
  • SDS (Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate)
  • Sulfuric Acid Monododecyl Ester Sodium Salt
  • Sodium salt
  • Hydrogen Sulphate Dodecyl alcohol
  • Sodium Dodecane Sulfate
  • Sodium Monododecyl Sulphate

Sulphate free shampoo and your hair type 

You may be wondering what benefits sulphate free shampoo come with! Let’s answer this in accordance to your hair type!

Is your hair curly or frizzy?

  When introducing sulphate free shampoo to curly or frizzy hair, you will see immediate difference!  Sulphate lifts the hair cuticle, making it particularly prone to frizz. The drying effects of sulphate will also make curls less manageable and the internal formation of the curl weaker! Opt for a sulphate free shampoo!
We recommend:
insight anti frizz shampoo
INSIGHT Anti Frizz Shampoo
             

Is your hair coarse or dry?

  If you want smooth and soft hair rather than coarse, dry hair, ditch the sulphate! Along with curls or frizz, your hair needs natural oils to stay put! Shampoos with sulphates wash all of these brilliant shine giving, healthy oils down your drain! A sulphate free shampoo will dramatically improve the hydration of your hair, leaving it feeling soft and smooth!

We recommend:

insight dry hair shampoo
INSIGHT Dry Hair Shampoo

Is your hair coloured or damaged?

Whilst sulphate free shampoo is great for thicker hair, is it also as good for thin and damaged hair? Absolutely! Sulphate free shampoo will be extremely gentle on your coloured or damaged hair. As in the two previous cases, you want to keep those natural oils to nourish and replenish lost health. In this case we would also suggest you use a mask for damaged or coloured hair!

We recommend:

insight damaged shampoo
INSIGHT Damaged Shampoo
 
8 wellbeing tips during lockdown

Boost Your Wellbeing Now: 8 Wellbeing Tips During Lockdown

We’re on our third lockdown, and it can be a struggle to stay positive! We need to work on our wellbeing to come out of this healthier and stronger than before! We’ve put together 8 wellbeing tips during lockdown to boost your zen.

8 wellbeing tips during lockdown

1. Look after your mental health

Some of the main reasons for deteriorating mental health include change, uncertainty and loneliness. No wonder why we’re all feeling a bit down!

There are several benefits associated with positive mental wellbeing, including:

  •       Reduced stress and anxiety
  •       Improved moods and clearer thinking
  •       A greater sense of calm and increased self-esteem
  •       Improved relationships
There are many ways you can support positive mental health, lots of which will be personal to you, however the following points will contribute greatly.

2. Know your own mental health needs

Mental health can be a difficult subject, many people may not understand their true feelings, nor be able to express them.  But, this exploration and understanding is important when dealing and managing mental health and stress. We’re here to help you understand with some questions:
  • Are you more irritable lately? Perhaps in situations you wouldn’t have been before.
  • Are you less tolerant of those around you?
  • Are you still engaging in activities that you enjoy?
  • How is your concentration?
  • Are you feeling overwhelmed?
  • Are you worrying about your future? Which part?
  • Are you taking time for yourself?
  • Has your sleep changed? more/less
  • Are you following a routine?
  • Are your eating habits the same as usual?
If you are noticing changes to your normal behaviour, this is a sign you may be struggling. We are living in strange times, our routines have been thrown out the window, it is perfectly normal to respond to these changes with stress and anxiety.  But, when we understand and process how we feel about this change we are 1 step closer to improved mental wellbeing.

Let’s take back control! When we feel in control of our lives we feel better about our mental state! So, dig into your mind, how are you feeling right now? What is causing your stress/anxiety? Writing these thoughts down can help you feel like you are controlling your emotions, seeing them objectively and then therefore being able to respond with clarity and control. You may find it helpful to share these thoughts with a trusted friend or family member for another view. Often, our worries are made bigger in our own minds.

There are many other useful resources for dealing with mental health during COVID-19 on the GOV website , on MIND, and the NHS.

3. Practice mindfulness

No matter what is happening around us, the stress we’re experiencing, where we are in the world, mindfulness can help to ground us and make us fully present in the moment.

Practising mindfulness helps to reduce stress and anxiety, improve memory, and helps with concentration. When incorporating the method long term there is significant benefit to how improvement in emotional health, relationships and communication.

To start your mindful journey click HERE.

4. Stay connected

One of the most important wellbeing tips during lockdown is to stay connected! It is important to be in touch with family and friends in such difficult times! With the vast technology we have accessible, we have no excuse, and it’s never been easier!

Not seeing our loved ones face to face can impact our mental health! But, keeping in touch and communicating with them regularly can help! Of course it is not the same as giving our best friend a huge hug, but a little communication can be a huge mental boost.

We all have our own way of cheering up our loved ones online! Try our some new platforms! Maybe even get dancing on TikTok and connect with people around the world!

5. Eat a healthy diet

We all learned from Lockdown 1.0! Comfort eating and midweek wine did nothing for our mental or physical wellbeing! If you’ve not learned just yet, its a great time to start! It’s the new year after all! The benefits of a healthy diet are endless! If you need some help find info HERE.  

6. Keep moving! 

Physical health is just as important as mental health at a time like this. In fact, working on your physical health can boost your mental health! Gyms may be closed  but that is no excuse! There are plenty of ways to keep you body moving!
  • Go for a bike ride
  • Join a virtual fitness class (TV, Instagram, YouTube etc)
  • Go for a walk (close by)
  • Order some home weights
  • Get cleaning (heavy cleaning is a great workout)
  • Get some resistance bands (strengthens muscles & mobility)
  • Follow an online Yoga class
  • Start ‘couch to 5K’ if you want to start running

7. Challenge yourself

This point is very broad! It can be about fitness, self care/development, your job or anything you like! By having a goal and setting a challenge you set yourself a purpose! This is great for mental wellbeing! Choose a realistic goal and begin your journey!

8. Get your beauty sleep

A final, but one of our VERY important wellbeing tips during lockdown, is to SLEEP! If you aren’t sleeping well, your whole body is suffering! The lockdown disruption is causing us to slip into bad sleep habits! We need to practice good sleep hygiene:
  • Stick to a sleep schedule – wake up at the same time EVERYDAY
  • Try not to nap in the day
  • Include wind down time in your day (30 minutes before bed)
  • Practice healthy living in the day (be active, get daily light exposure, reduce alcohol consumption, don’t smoke, don’t eat too late)
  • Avoid caffeine or alcohol late at night
  • Optimise bedtime (buy a quality comfortable mattress, buy cotton breathable sheets, set a cool temperature, use calming scents, ensure silence, block out light)
For more information see HERE.
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damaged hair

How to treat Dry Hair: 10 Amazing Tips

Treat dry hair with these 10 steps!
Is your hair lacking luster, looking particularly frizzy, and feeling hopelessly brittle? The cause is most likely DRY HAIR! Dry hair not only looks unhealthy, it is prone to breakage and flyaways, and can be particularly difficult to tame. If you want to reclaim your silky, sleek hair then this blog is for you.

1.Wash Your Hair Less

Washing your hair too often can lead to very dry hair! If you’re a daily washer, you will be lucky to see hydration in your locks! Washing often strips your hair of natural oils and overall moisture. Cut back and wash your hair every other day, or every three days if you can! When you reduce hair washes, your hair starts to clean itself more efficiently and locks in all that moisture! When easing off the hair washes you may experience greasy hair in the first few weeks, use a little dry shampoo to soak up extra oil. The excess oil production will subside!

2. Go Sulfate Free

INSIGHT is always Sulfate-free, and for good reason! Sulfate strips hair of natural oils. leaving it painfully dry!

dryhair shampoo
INSIGHT DRY RANGE
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INDSIGHT DAMAGED RANGE

3. Reduce Heat Styling

We all know that heat goes hand in hand with dry hair! If you’re one to use the hottest setting on your hair dryer followed by straighteners everyday, then its no wonder you hair may be feeling dry! Limit your styling with heat tools! When do absolutely have to use them. always use the lowest heat setting and ALWAYS use heat protection!
See INSIGHT heat protection shield
 
treat dry hair
INSIGHT heat protection shield 150ml

4. Apply A Mask

Dry hair needs all the moisture it can get! By adding a weekly treatment specifically designed for dry hair you will have a head of hydrated hair In no time! INSIGHT DRY HAIR MASK is bursting with a special mix of ingredients designed to nourish dry and dull hair, without weighing it down. The treatment strengthens thin and fragile hair, penetrating the capillary material and giving elasticity, volume and softness. MASK ingredients includes: Organic Oat Extract: Calming, Emollient, Reconstructive. Nourishing Complex (Coconut Oil, Illipe Butter, Sweet Almond Oil).

dry hair mask
INSIGHT DRY HAIR MASK

5. Brush With Natural Bristles

Treat dry hair with natural bristles! If you have dry hair, brushes with synthetic bristles will snag and rip your hair, leading to some serious damage. They can also cause flyaways and static, which will make your hair look unruly and unkept. Brushes with natural bristles are a lot more gentle on the hair.

6. Turn down the Heat

Hot showers damage your hair by stripping the valuable oils, leading to dry and brittle hair. Hot temperatures will also dry out the scalp, causing a dry, flakey and itchy scalp! Turn down that heat to treat dry hair! If possible, on your final shampoo/conditioner rinse, or just before getting out the shower, turn down the temperature to as cold as you can stand. This seals the cuticle and locks in extra moisture, leaving your hair looking shiny, hydrated and nourished. 

7. Use Dry Hair Focused Shampoo & Conditioner

When you are treating a hair concern you must use the correct products! Products are specially formulated with specific ingredients that scientists have spend years perfecting to help you! Don’t reach for the Shampoo on offer at your local supermarket and say ‘that’ll do,’ believe us. it won’t! INSIGHT DRY HAIR range has been specially crafted to gently detangle, nourish and deeply repair dry hair. It restores shine and softness to even the driest of hair! Try it for yourself!  
dryhair shampoo
INSIGHT DRY HAIR RANGE
 

8. Eat Omega-3

Treat dry hair with food! Our diet has an impact on our hair, those who suffer with dry hair need to increase their Omega-3 fatty acids! A diet rich in Omega-3 can help your scalp produce more natural oils for subsequent nourished and hydrated hair.

Sources of VEGAN Omega-3:

  • Chia Seeds
  • Ground Linseed
  • Hemp Seeds
  • Walnuts
  • Rapeseed Oil
  • Omega-3 Supplements
  • Seaweed & Algae
  • Flaxseeds
  • Edamame
  • Kidney Beans
  • Soybean Oil

10. Get Regular Trims

If you have a little look at your hair, you’ll notice that the ends are by far the most dehydrated and Brittle. You can even see some splits going on! To ensure your hair is looking it’s best and healthiest, you should have your hair trimmed every six to eight weeks.
Now you know how to treat dry hair you can have luscious locks again in no time!
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How to Prevent Brassy Hair: Top Tips for Blondes

There’s nothing worse than watching your creamy, cool blonde turn an unflattering yellow! But, why does this happen, and what can you do about it? We’ll answer all of your questions and make sure you know how to prevent brassy hair in the future!  

What is Brassy Hair?

  If you’ve ever lightened your hair, you’ve probably experienced brassiness! It’s a common concern for blonde hair, but that’s not to say brunettes don’t experience brassiness too. Brassy tones occur when lightened hair starts to develop yellow or orange tones. We’ll be exploring how to avoid brassiness and keep your beautiful cool tones for longer!  

Why Does Hair Turn Brassy?

So, why the hell does this happen I hear you ask!  Well, there are many reasons for brassiness!

1. Your natural hair has brassy undertones

Unless you’re blessed with natural, milky white blonde hair, or you carry the ashiest of ash tones, there’s a big chance you’ll have to put some effort into the brassy battle! Sadly, it’s just life! Warm undertones will fight against bleach and toner so you’ll need a solid plan to keep your cool!

2. Chlorine and Sun

Although sunbathing and taking a dip in the pool sounds like pure bliss, it will be causing your hair some brassy stress!

3. Box Dyes and home lighteners

Do you know what’s inside dox dye and home lightner??? NOR DO WE! The list of chemicals and crazy ingredients is too much for us to handle! That’s why we stay well away! The best products = the best results! Always use professional colour!

4. Mineral deposits

Who knew our beloved shower could be to blame for brassiness? Some areas have particularly hard water, meaning it has a high concentration of minerals. Hard water can wreak havoc on your beaming blonde, turning it bitter and brassy.

5. Sulfates in your products

Shampoos that rely on sulfates to cleanse your hair are essential just stripping your locks of natural oils! This will leave your hair extremely rough and dry! Think scarecrow! When your hair is in this condition, brassiness is almost guaranteed!

How to prevent brassy hair?

Dry hair immediately

  Leaving your hair to air dry is best right? Wrong! When your hair is left wet, the more the purple/blue molecule (the contrasting colour of yellow/orange) will be lost from the hair. Instead, dry your hair as soon as you get out of the shower. Of course, always use a heat protection spray! Alternatively, you can wrap your hair every so often if you are reducing heat styling.

Try:

  • INSIGHT PROFESSIONAL heat protection shield 150ml
insight professional heat defence shield
HEAT PROTECTION SHIELD 150ml
         

Choose natural

Find sulphate free products! Remember we mentioned scarecrows, you don’t want that, nobody does! Sulphates and chemicals are used to make your products super foamy, this is what strips away natural oils. All of INSIGHT’s products are sulphate-free, and we also offer products that double up as colour protection! We’re baffled as to why sulphate stuffed shampoo still exists! If only everybody knew the damage it causes! Spread the word!

Try:

  • Insight Anti-Yellow Shampoo 400ml
insight professional anti-yellow shampoo
Insight Anti-Yellow Shampoo 400ml
     

Choose the Best Blonde for You

Are you a level 5 and want to work straight towards a  10? You’re asking for disaster! In theory you shouldn’t lighten your hair more than two shades from your natural colour, but of course we all like to push boundaries. Don’t say we didn’t warn you though! Instead of an all over colour in a single session, you’ll need to gradually guide your hair lighter! Highlights are your friend! You have less chance of brassiness with multiple salon visits and gradually straying from your own natural shade. Talk to your INSIGHT colourist, they can best advise!

Turn down the heat

We all love a steamy shower,  but NEWS FLASH, hot water is bad for your hair (and your skin while we’re handing out advice)! So, another tip on how to prevent brassy hair is to use cooler temperatures to help preserve your colour; that means stop using scalding water in your shower! Has your hair dresser ever asked you if you wanted a cold rinse at the end of your shampoo and you’ve looked at them in horror wondering why they’re offering such torture? Well, they’re trying to close your cuticle cells and lock in moisture! You should just say yes next time,  and always incorporate this step at home. Closed cuticles look shinier, healthier and stronger!

Protect from Chlorine

It can be tempting to arrive on holiday and want to jump straight into the pool! But that chlorine will strip your hair faster than you can think of a pool-side cocktail! So, how to prevent brassy hair on holiday? Read on… Have you noticed there’s always a shower near a pool? There’s good reason, you should ALWAYS shower pre-dipl! This non-chemical water will act as a protection barrier. You hair will soak up the chlorine-free water and therefore not be able to soak up further chemically damaging, brassy hair turning pool water. When exiting the pool, rinse again in the chlorine-free water.

Use purple shampoo

There are plenty of shampoos out there specifically made to counteract brassiness! Most are purple or blue in colour as these are opposites of yellow and orange on the colour wheel and therefore cancel out the brassy tones! Investing in a great purple shampoo is the easiest way to keep brass at bay!

Check out our top picks! They’re sulphate-free too!

  • INSIGHT BLONDE cold reflections shampoo & Mask
  • Insight Anti-Yellow Shampoo 400ml
 
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INSIGHT BLONDE cold reflections shampoo & Mask
prevent brassy hair
Insight Anti-Yellow Shampoo 400ml
               

Now you know how to prevent brassy hair, you never have to worry again! (As long as you follow our steps!)

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tame curly hair

How To Tame Curly Hair: 5 Secrets

How many times have you googled ‘tame curly hair?’ Over 100? Us too!!  This article is dedicated to you curly-haired gals! Let’s start with the  term “curly hair.” There are many levels of curly hair, and all too often advice and products for ‘curls’ is extremely limited or confused. Ringlets and waves, for example, are NOT the same! However, despite the limitless combinations and unique movements of each hair on your head there are a few commonalities in how you must look after your curls. Fist of all! EMBRACE YOUR CURL!!! Why hide the most beautiful, unique style you have? Curls are beautiful and as long as you find the right products to work with your hair, you’ll find you have a new found love for them! So, what’s the secret? How do you even begin to tame curly hair?

Secret 1 to Tame curly hair: Hydration

  Your bathroom cupboard should be filled with conditioners and masks! Nourish your hair so that your curls can thrive! Dry curls look unhealthy and unruly! when choosing conditioners and masks be sure to avoid alcohol heavy ingredients; these will dry your hair in the long run.

Secret 2 to Tame Curly Hair: Great Timing

  A top tip to form the perfect, desired curl is your timing! We’re not talking about morning and night here, we mean when your hair is still wet! Apply your styling products on very very wet hair!!! Your curls will start to form as they dry so your hair must be filled with product pre drying process. Also, the longer your hair is exposed to your styling products, the better! Try and leave them in for a while before your drying process, don’t rush straight for that hair dryer!

Secret 3 to Tame Curly Hair: Ingredients

  There are plenty of hair products that say they’re for ‘curly hair,’ but what does this even mean? That’s who they’re intended for? That’s who they want to buy the product? It’s sure not always the case of ‘the best product and ingredients to treat curly hair!’ You need to get clued up on what ingredients are good/not for your curls! Lots of traditional products that are aimed at curls contain sulphates; these over cleaned the hair and dry your hair out. Look for shampoo/conditioner that is full of natural ingredients! The Insight anti-frizz range is perfect for all curls whether you suffer form frizz or not.

Secret 4 to Tame Curly Hair: Regular Salon Visits

We all know we should be visiting the salon for trims regularly, this is even more important for those with curls! Do not neglect your hairdresser! In fact, make friends and find one you love as you should be seeing them at least 4 times a year! When you have split ends, or any damage, your curls can look a frizzy mess that no amount of specialised product can fix! A fresh, regular trim can quickly transform your curly nest into elegant crown. If you can find a hairdresser that specialises in curly hair, then do so! It pays to go that extra mile!  

Secret 5 to Tame Curly Hair: Knowing Your Curl

  Each curl is unique! Each person is unique! How will we ever find a product that matches each person perfectly? The answer is, we can’t.  But we can at least try and bundle up the types of curls we know we can handle and help you guys out. Here are some product tips per curl: A light product such as Insight Styling Oil non Oil is the ideal solution for those with soft curls or for those who want to obtain a natural-looking style.
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Insight Oil Non oil
  Thanks to its medium hold, it helps to define and shape the hair as well as to eliminate frizz. Medium or thick curly hair, however, requires a cream product: In this case, Insight Styling Shaping Cream is definitely the best choice if you are looking for a long lasting product with a strong hold, one that can sculpt and define curls. Moreover, on the days following the application, all you need to do is moisten your hair with your hands to magically reactivate the product’s modeling effect. Have you  tried any of these products? Tell us about your experience below! Find us on instagram for many more tips! Or follow us on Facebook.