Dry hair may be a hassle, but greasy or oily hair can be downright embarrassing to have. If you’re suffering from oily hair, it could be because your glands are hyperactive and are overly producing sebum, spreading it all through your strands.

In this article, we’ll show you how to take care of oily hair the right way!

Stop touching your hair

The first thing you have to do if you want to take care of oily hair is to stop touching it.

As mentioned above, oily hair is caused by too much sebum on your scalp. Guess what else has sebum? Your skin. That means that touching your hair constantly will only transfer the sebum from your fingers to your hair, making the problem worse.

Again, we repeat: stop touching your hair.

Reduce showers or washes

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While it’s important that you don’t wash your hair daily, it becomes even more vital if you have oily hair.

Washing your hair often strips off your hair’s natural oils, which makes your glands compensate by producing more oil. The more you wash your hair, the more it produces a replacement. This can lead to overproduction, causing your hair to become even greasier.

Use clarifying shampoo and conditioner

That said, you can’t avoid washing your hair, can you? What you can do, though, is to avoid using regular shampoo and conditioner, which are usually only suited for normal hair.

If you’ve got oily hair, you’ll benefit most from using a clarifying shampoo and conditioner. Clarifying hair products clean your hair without leaving any residue behind. They don’t weigh down on your strands at all, giving your hair more volume and life.

Oily strands are already heavy and matted down with oil, so a good clarifying set can greatly help you with your problem.

Air-dry your hair

Heat can also cause your hair to become more greasy since it can stimulate your glands to produce excessive oil.

After you finish showering, make sure to avoid using heat-styling products, as most of them are very damaging on your hair. Or if you really can’t afford to cut them out of your routine, you should get products that are guaranteed to be gentle on your strands, like our 4-in-1 Cosmo Curling Wand, for example.

If you’re not in a hurry and you just want to keep your hair the way it is, you can always air-dry your hair instead of using a blowdryer. Air-drying is better in more ways than one. Most of all, it won’t cause your hair to get damaged on top of being oily.

Choose your hair products wisely

Hair products are absolutely essential if you want to take care of oily hair the right way.

They not only nourish your hair deeper and longer than any other conditioner out there, but they also protect your strands from anything that could cause them harm out there in the real world.

However, it’s also just as important to choose your hair products wisely. Don’t pick out products for dry hair if you’ve got oily hair, for example, unless you want your strands to start dripping oil or something. You shouldn’t even use products meant for normal hair. If you really want the best results, make sure to select products that were specifically formulated for oily hair.

And that’s it for our guide on how to take care of oily hair the right way! Hope it helps! For more how-to guides and hair tutorials, check out our ZALA blog now!

PUBLISHED 18TH SEPTEMBER 2019

What’s The Perfect Hair Brush For You?

You already know that brushing your hair is very important in keeping your hair smooth and tangle-free, but did you ever think that you may be using the wrong brush?

Here’s the perfect hair brush for you, based on your hair type!

Hair Brush For Straight Hair

It’s so easy to choose a hairbrush for straight-haired people that this section almost feels like a trick.

To tell the truth, most hair brushes do well with straight hair, simply because there isn’t much figure there that you would want to maintain anyway. As long as the brush can remove your hair’s knots and tangles, it should be fine to use.

However, we did promise the perfect hair brush, so we’ll give you your options.

Detangling hair brush

Detangling hair brush teeth don’t usually point straight down. They curve very slightly towards each other, forming a kind of narrow concave where your hair passes through. This unique design helps detangle your tangles and undo the knots as you’re going through your strands.

Author’s note: I personally have been using a detangling comb for years, ever since I was in college. I had waist-length hair back then so combing was a big and bothersome issue, especially if I had tangles. Detangling combs have been such a lifesaver for me that I currently have three of the exact same comb lying around my house.

Boar-bristle brush

Like its name implies, boar bristle brushes are hair brushes that have boar bristles instead of actual teeth.

They’re highly regarded in the hair industry for their numerous benefits for hair. Not only does brushing with a boar-bristle brush distribute essential oils evenly throughout your scalp and strands, but it also has the ability to make your hair appear more voluminous.

Author’s note: Boar-bristle brushes are a must-have for anyone who has straight hair! I have one myself and I greatly treasure that baby. I use it every night before I go to sleep and it helps keep my hair so smooth and soft even when I wake up in the morning.

Hair Brush For Curly Hair

If you have thick, curly hair, you should try to avoid brushing your hair with an actual brush. Most of the time, you’re just risking damaging your hair.

Now, the thing about curly hair is, it’s actually more brittle when it’s dry than when it’s wet. That’s why you should only comb your hair while you’re applying conditioner in the shower. Conditioner helps soften and smoothen your strands, making it easier for you to comb your hair thoroughly.

Wide-toothed detangling comb

Speaking of comb, the perfect hair ‘brush’ for you if you have curly hair is a wide-toothed detangling comb. Like this name implies, this comb comes with very large teeth to remove all the remaining knots and tangles on your hair.

Hair Brush For Wavy Hair

For wavy hair, it really depends on the intensity of waves that you have. If they’re a bit looser, you can use a detangling comb like the one recommended for straight hair. The curved design of the teeth helps to keep your hair’s natural waves, while helping you sort out tangles as well.

Meanwhile, if you have smaller or tighter waves that are already bordering on big curls, it’s best if you use a round brush.

For more hair tips and tricks, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 16TH SEPTEMBER 2019

What Causes Hair Loss?

Hair loss is a natural thing that has affected, is affecting, and will be affecting each and every one of us. Yes, even the best of us will eventually be experiencing this problem, and nobody’s immune to it.

But what exactly causes hair loss? Why do some people experience it sooner than later? Why do we see people with receding hairlines even if they’re only in their 30s or even late 20s? Can anything be done to prevent it?

What causes hair loss?

There are many reasons why hair loss happens. In many cases, hair loss is not even caused by just individual reason. Usually, it’s due to a combination of several reasons.

Here are some of the most common reasons why people experience hair loss.

1. Illness

Illnesses that are left untreated are some of the most common reasons why people experience hair loss.

Many times, hair loss is simply a symptom of an underlying problem. But sometimes, hair loss is the problem itself. For instance, there’s a condition called alopecia that causes hair to fall off in chunks.

2. Diet

Your body is a direct reflection of your diet. If you’re not eating well, your body is likely to suffer as a consequence.

Similarly, the same thing can be said about your hair. If you always eat processed and fatty foods, it’s highly likely that you’ll encounter more problems later down the road.

3. Routine

There’s a reason why we always say that having a proper hair care routine is important. So many people take their hair for granted and then wonder why it develops split ends or gets damaged.

For instance, if you’re always out under the sun without using hair sunscreen, don’t be surprised if it becomes dry and dehydrated later on. If you’re never combing your hair and you’re always just putting it in a tight bun straight out of the shower, then you really have no right to be shocked when you notice your receding hairline at age 29.

4. Lifestyle

Lifestyle is also another important factor. Some people like to party, smoke, and drink all night long. We’re not saying it’s automatically bad, it’s your life to live, after all, but remember – always do things in moderation.

That includes having fun, and on the other hand, that also includes managing your job. Having a proper work-life balance is very important. Don’t forget, constant stress is one of the biggest causes of alopecia.

5. Genetics

Last but not the least, your genetics also have a lot to do with whether or not you’re going to have a full head of hair in your 60s.

The easiest way to see this is to look around at your own family. Do the older people in your family all have gray hair at 30 and receding hairlines at 40? Do they often suffer from hair fall?

Of course, it’s not really as straightforward as that, but it’s a good way to make an educated guess if your DNA is just more prone to hair loss.

Why do some people lose hair sooner?

As mentioned above, it’s usually a combination of two or more reasons why people experience hair loss.

Now, if someone is always partying and smoking, eats junk food all the time, and doesn’t maintain a proper hair care routine, there’s a good chance that they might experience hair loss much sooner. Someone who is always stressed and whose genes are already predisposed towards hair loss is more likely to lose their hair sooner, as well.

Here at ZALA, we promote healthy living. Your body is your temple, and your hair is your crowning glory. Treat them the way they deserve and you’ll certainly live a happier life as well!

For more hair tips and tricks, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 14TH SEPTEMBER 2019

How To Use Hair Serums

Aren’t hair serums just wonderful? They can solve various hair problems, smoothen even the frizziest hair, and soften your strands in an instant. That sounds almost like a miracle in tiny bottle form!

However, if you want to fully benefit from your hair serum, you do have to know how to apply it properly to your hair first. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use hair serums!

1. Pick the best serum for you

Like we already discussed in another article, there are a lot of different serums that suit all sorts of hair types and deal with various issues.

Objectively speaking, there’s no real ‘best serum’, since it all depends on a person’s individual situation. At the same time, what works for others may not work for you and vice versa.

One thing’s for sure though, do not go for cheap, unknown brands. Hair serums are concentrated liquids, which means that if a little amount can go a long way in improving your hair condition, the same can be said about it damaging your strands as well. Your hair is your crowning glory – treat it the way it deserves.

2. Do your regular hair care routine

Before you apply your newest hair serum, make sure to do your regular hair care routine first. This includes washing your hair, applying conditioner, and if it’s that time of the week, using a deep conditioning hair mask.

Once you’re done with all those other steps, that’s the only time when you should add the serum. Why? Simply put, if you put serum on your hair when it’s still dirty or tangled, it won’t really do much good. Serums add a protective layer to your hair’s surface, and this layer is what keeps out the bad and keeps in all the good. If your hair was dirty to begin with, then you’re just wasting the precious serum.

3. Apply the serum to your strands

As mentioned above, a little goes a long way when it comes to hair serums, so definitely don’t go overboard. Just a few drops, maybe 5-6 drops, is fine. If you’ve got thicker hair, feel free to add a few more drops, but if you’ve got thin strands, you could probably get away with just 3-4 drops.

Warm up the serum by rubbing it between your palms before actually applying it on your strands. Also, try to cover as much area as you can. You don’t really have to stay at any particular spot, so just keep moving through your hair. If you have dry hair, however, you may want to focus more on the ends of your hair to give them a bit more protection.

Make sure to run your fingers through your strands as well, just to ensure that you’re covering even the back parts of your locks.

Remember, you don’t have to use hair serums every day, you just have to include it in your regular hair care regimen. So if you only wash your hair thrice a week, that means you should be applying hair serum thrice a week too.

For more tips and tricks about your hair, feel free to stop by at the ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 10TH SEPTEMBER 2019

The Best Shampoo For Your Hair Type

Have you ever tried washing your hair without shampoo? It feels strange, almost as though you’re not actually cleaning your hair.

And in a way, it’s true. Most of the time, just water alone isn’t enough to completely remove all the dirt and grime that gets stuck in your strands. That’s why you need shampoo in order to clean your hair effectively.

But with all the shampoo currently sold on the shelves, it’s hard to pick which one is best for you. Don’t fret, ZALA is here to the rescue! Here’s our short guide on how to determine the best shampoo for your hair type!

Best Shampoo For Dry Hair

Dry hair needs to lots, and we mean lots, of moisture to get back to its healthier state.

Shampoos that are formulated for dry hair tend to contain different moisturizing oils, sometimes even two or more in one bottle. They’re designed to keep the frizz to a minimum and soften your hair strands at the same time.

Fun fact: many shampoos for dry hair also tend to have a very rich lather. You can just feel the moisturizing powers seeping out from that lather, huh.

Best Shampoo For Oily Hair

If you’ve got oily hair, it’s best if you choose a lightweight shampoo that won’t weigh your strands down. Oily hair tends to be dull and limp, and picking shampoo that’s too ‘heavy’ will only worsen the situation.

The best lightweight shampoos are clarifying shampoos whose main goal is to clean your hair thoroughly without leaving any residue whatsoever. This helps keep your strands lightweight and easier to manage. It also prevents your hair from becoming too greasy once you get out of the bath.

Best Shampoo For Treated Hair

If your hair is treated in any way, be it permed, rebonded, or dyed, you shouldn’t be looking at any shampoo that wasn’t specifically formulated for treated hair.

Why? Simply put, treated hair tends to have a lot of issues that untreated hair don’t usually encounter. Having chemicals put onto your hair may not be too damaging on a surface level, but it’s still not safe to treat them the same way as you would treat virgin hair.

Luckily for us with treated hair, there are plenty of shampoo varieties out there that were made specifically for treated hair. These shampoos are normally moisturizing, easy on the strands, and can penetrate your hair to provide nourishment from the inside.

Best Shampoo For Damaged Hair

Just because you have damaged hair doesn’t mean that it’s the end for you. Actually, you can still save your hair from becoming totally ruined, especially if you manage to catch the damage early on.

Unlike regular shampoo, shampoo for damaged hair tends to be more ‘all-in’. You’ll often see labels like “Total Hair Care” or “All-In Damage Control” on these shampoo bottles. Since this shampoo’s main goal is to restore and repair damaged hair, it only makes sense that it will attempt to do everything at once – that means protecting your hair while nourishing it and repairing it at the same time.

For more hair tips and tricks, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!

PUBLISHED 8TH SEPTEMBER 2019

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