Healthy styling aids?

[misterium]

Hi,

I'm looking for a gel that is healthy for the hair and if it got onto the scalp skin, wouldn't 'clog pores' or cause any damage or drying effects. Basically, I want a gel with good hold, to give a sleek wet look when I slick back or spike my hair, that is at the same time GOOD for the hair/scalp.

Any suggestions? I'm looking into Nioxin Liquid Gel currently.

-=Mike=-

 

[VWdude]

the key is to always wash it out before you go to bed... and try not to let it touch your scalp.

American crew fiber
Joico ice spiker
Got2b product line

not in any sort of order... but those are good, couldn't tell you how healthy they are but like I said just wash it out!

 

[misterium]

I went and ordered the Nioxin Liquid Gel... it has wheat proteins, is alcohol free, and resists humidity supposedly.

 

[VWdude]

tell me how it goes, i've never used that stuff before. I'm more into a waxy, sticky substance. Because they usually thicken your hair when you apply it.

 

[Jacob]

I'm not sure if they'd give you the look you need...but two I use that are "safe" are http://www.morroccomethod.com/gel.html and http://www.xenna.com/product_iancharles_gel.html

 

[misterium]

Thanks! That Blood Of The Dragon gel looks really nice, I will try that one after the Nioxin.

 

[truking10]

could that be the reason my hairs thinning i use to always use wax and pomade alot of it and leave it in for a few days ???

 

[misterium]

Probably not, however the waxes might be clogging your pores or making your scalp greasy, unclean, etc.

I like the pomade look but it's just a hassle not being able to wash it out easily on a daily basis.

 

[VWdude]

is american crew fiber any good???

 

[The Gardener]

American Crew makes good stuff. I use their pomade for styling my hair and it is great stuff, but their shampoos weren't compatible with my hair and weighed it down quite a bit, made it curly. Then again, finding the right shampoo is very much a personal decision, everyone's hair is different.

But, if you are looking specifically for hair care products designed to be healthy on the scalp and hair strands, the brand that comes to mind is Paul Mitchell. If this is something you are concerned about, you might want to find a styling product in his line.

 

[misterium]

Thanks G,

Any particular gel/styling aid in the Paul Mitchell line that you could suggest?

 

[The Gardener]

Here is the link to the 'firm hold' styling aids in his line. You might want to poke around on the site a bit until you find something you think fits.

http://www.paulmitchell.com/site/subpag ... on=2,8,325

They are a premier, salon-quality product provider. All their sh*t is made to be effective for the usage, AND healthy for the hair, AND easily washed out to prevent buildup. It's top quality stuff, and you might have to buy your stuff at a salon as only their shampoos are just beginning to be sold at grocery stores.

 

[Guest]

I haven't used any of their range but Aveda products are all natural

 

[HairlossTalk]

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