​Keratin is the protein that makes up your hair , skin, and nails.
Keratin protects the hair from damage and stress, keratin as an oil cannot be dissolved in water or organic solvents. Keratin is the most important ingredient that makes your hair, so were natural production lacks, you come in. So stock up on those keratin enriched products but choose wisely.
 
Over time the hair decreases in the amount of keratin it holds as the hair grows old. The clock of time ravishes the strength and protein of your hair.  The lack of keratin in the hair makes it dry and prone to breakage. This is why putting keratin back in is so important to keeping your hair healthy. By filling that protein back in your hair makes noticeably healthier shiny hair. You can put keratin back into your hair through a variety of products such as shampoos, conditioners, conditioning products, and styling aids.

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Before you go grabbing just any ol’ keratin product, you have to look at the other ingredients. Even though the keratin protein is good for you what is mixed with it may not be. Some shampoos may contain formaldehyde in them as well, formaldehyde is a known carcinogen which is a catalyst to cancer. In gas form formaldehyde is toxic but in a liquid base it is drastically less hazardous but should only be handled by professionals that know how safely use those kind of chemicals. 
Another ingredient to stay away from is sulfates, having sulfate free shampoo is key period. Sulfates can damage the hair, and seep moisture away from your hair and scalp. Making it counteractive on the whole hair care.
Last of all like a lot of shampoos, overuse of shampoo can cause loss of moisture of the scalp and potential thinning of the hair.  Make sure that your shampooing routine doesn't excess once a day. Even cutting back to a couple times a week will do you good and replenish your natural oils.
It is important to have a reputable brand of keratin products, to optimize the keratin intake.  Brazilian blowout Acai Anti-frizz shampoo, conditioner and styling products are top of the line and are recommended for keeping hair frizz free and to prolong the keratin treatments. They are also sulfate free and are recommended by most hairdressers. 

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Then there is keratin treatments which is a bit different from from regular keratin products. A keratin treatment is also know as a Brazilian blow out, it is the act of putting protein back in the hair by raising the cuticles “scales” as much as possible, adds protein in the strands and  heat sealing the proteins in. The treatment involves a high concentrated keratin  shampoo and conditioner that can only be used by professionals. Then the hair is dried and straightened. This treatment not only puts that protein back in your hair, but reduces frizz, gives it shine, with less tangles, and makes the hair more manageable over all.  This treatment is ideal for people who have very frizzy hair, curly moisture lacking hair, and with any unmanageable hair.
At Orrell, we also offer complimentary keratin shampoo and conditioner with every keratin treatment.

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Its summer ladies the time of the sun, and the sun kissed hair. Get your blonde on!
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There is a shade of blonde and a color contour for everyone, find the best one for you. The more time you spend outside the blonder you'll be, thank you sun <3.
​Not all blondes are the same and not all blondes have to come with dry hair. You can pick the type of shade that is right for you, and a unique beauty (or follow in the footsteps of your favorite celeb, love my Kardashians). When there comes blonde there comes moisturizing, not just for your face. Keeping your hair healthy may take some conditioning treatments, but hey whats an add on compared to gorgeous healthy hair?



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The icy platinum blonde, the gray blonde hair can stop a man in his tracks. It adds attention to you and makes a women feel powerful. Its the lightest of the blondes and takes some toner up keep. Its suggested for light to mid skin tones, giving a nice but not drastic contrast. This shade of blonde not only looks good as a full root to ends look but as well as a balayage.  For up keep use davines silver shampoo and conditioner, to keep the tones in the hair. 



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That sweet spot right between the golden and icy blonde giving you the best of both worlds. Its a soft and subtle blonde that makes the hair look very natural. The beiged out color is easier to keep then the icy and can work for tanner skin tones. 


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The natural golden honey blonde, the suns bestie. The golden tones is an easy up keep and the sun will naturally make it lighter with out taking away any gold from the hair. With tones of golden in the hair it is most versatile with skin tones and dimension. This blonde looks good on most skin tones and is easier to achieve this shade. 

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A perfect contour for the face, it adds definition that frames the face. Its important to have the right contour to compliment the face. 
Balayage is a great way to start blonde, its the blonde without the commitment. You wont have to get those roots touched up, just freshen the color and your better then golden. Not only is it easier up keep but it is raging in fashion right now. The balayege trend is only going to get bigger this year. 

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You are what you eat, your hair is directly affected by what you eat, like most things. The healthier the better. The more lean proteins, and veggies you eat the healthier your hair is. If you needed that extra motivation to start eating healthier, here it is, do it for your hair!
Your body just loves those natural proteins, omega 3s, fatty acids, and vitamins, why not help it out. The perks of eating healthier doesn't solely help your hair, it helps slim you down, gives you more energy, makes your skin better, and improves your health. It's time to look into your diet today. 
 
There are some yummy foods that can improve your hair health, you don't have to sacrifice food you like for bland food that don't make eating healthy even feel worth it.

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• Sweet potatoes contain beta carotene, which helps make hair shiny by stimulates the oil glands in the scalp
• Avocados contain fatty acids, making the hair stronger
• Almonds helps hair grow fast, thick, and contains biotin
• Tangerines contains B12 and vitamin C, vitamin C helps absorb iron 
• Spinach contains  omega 3s, magnesium potassium, calcium, and iron, hair shining and from shedding
• Greek Yogurt contains vitamin B5, helps with blood flow and stimulates the scalp helping the hair grow
• Cinnamon contains oxygen , getting nutrients to hair follicles
• Oatmeal contains iron, fiber, zinc, omega 3s, fatty acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, stimulating hair growth, making it thick and healthy
• Guava contains Vitamin C, A study published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology showed that Guava helped women's hair grow, whose hair was noticeably thinning
  
• Lentils contain protein, iron, zinc, biotin, and folic acid
• Lean Poultry contains essential protein
• Shiitake mushrooms contain copper
• Chickpeas contain one of the highest concentrations of vitamin B9
• Marite even though a strange British delicacy actually contains 100 micro grams of folic acid which helps fight off grays

​For the love of your hair, start eating healthy today. It all starts from the inside out, the better you keep your self the better you'll keep your hair. It will start growing faster, and come in healthier, shinier and less greasy.

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