Alcohol In Hair Products

A lot of your favourite hair products will have Alcohol in them to act as a preservative this will protect them from microbes, act as thickening agent ( hair gels) and keep your products fresh for a year or two.

Using a product containing alcohol will evaporate instantly when applying to your hair taking your hairs natural moisture levels with it,  continued use will lead to dry 'crunchy' hair.

 Each strand of your hair is protected by a cuticle, (this is the outside layer which protects the inner layers). When your cuticle becomes dry it causes the inner hair fibres to dry out making your hair dull and frizzy.

This is not good for your long hair goals so it is best to avoid using hairspray's and gels. if you must use them use sparingly and always give your hair a rest and a deep condition your hair . Using Aloe vera gel as an alternative will tame down any frizzy hairs and add moisture to your locks.

When choosing a product look at the label for these words, then you know that the product contains alcohol (then avoid your hair will thank you); 

1. Alcohol denat 

 2. Alcohol denatured

3. Menthanol

4. Isopropyl