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Thursday, November 21, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Growth Foundations Peppermint Pomade
Our very first pomade, Growth Foundations, is from our peppermint line. The cooling sensation of peppermint oil relieves the scalp of itchiness and tightness. Additionally, peppermint oil's blend of copper, magnesium, manganese, niacin, and folate is a nutrient-rich feast for the scalp.
The inclusion of castor oil provides an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial environment for the scalp, thereby providing the right "foundation" for the hair to thrive.
Emu oil greatly aids in the hair growth process as well. In a research study conducted by Dr. Michael Holnick out of the Boston University of Medicine, emu oil was shown to increase the length and thickness of mice hair, and regenerate scalp cells. Its non-heavy nature makes it a consistency companion to coconut oil, which is also featured in the Growth Foundations pomade.
Check out the Growth Foundations Peppermint Pomade here. Reviews for the Growth Foundations Peppermint Pomade:
-"love .love..the growth foundations. the ingredients are fantastic and DEF promote growth, i massage it on my scalp 2-3 a week."
-"My favorite pomade. I use this a few times a week on my nape and edges. Keeps my scalp in great shape and helps increase/maintain health and thickness."
-"I love the Growth Foundations-Peppermint Pomade with vanilla ! It is quite soothing on my dry and itchy scalp and it smells so darn good--especially for a sulfur mix. I have suffered scalp issues recently due to stress. I attribute this pomade (and some TLC) bringing my scalp back to its healthy state. I also appreciate the super fast service. Keep up the good work..... Thanks."
-" I love this stuff. It made my scalp feel great. Definitely a keeper and the vanilla smell is so yummy."
-"This is the best pomade I've ever used."
See more reviews here.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Kickoff for the Biannual Blogathon Bash
I'm so excited to be participating in the Biannual Blogathon Bash! It's a great opportunity for me to work my blogging bone!
My goal is to schedule more blog posts.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The Pomade Perception
When I was a little girl, my mother and cousins styled my hair with pomade. I still remember the assortment of clear-, blue-, green-, black-, red-, and yellow-colored pomades they used to do my hair. I've heard similar stories from other women about their childhoods, so I believed that everyone knew what pomade was.
Since starting The Pomade Shop, I realize that many people are more familiar with the term "grease." When pomade-inquirers learn that it is grease, two responses typically follow: (1) oh, okay, or (2) grease. The second response is occasionally spoken in a less-than-pleasant tone, and I do understand: grease has a bad rap. It's viewed by many as a heavy, waxy, sticky, pore-clogging, mineral- and/or petrolatum-filled agent that weighs down and dries out the hair.
Well, times have changed. More options are available. Pomade is no longer relegated to being a heavy mass of grease with drying properties that far outweigh its nourishing ones. Pomades can now be crafted to be light, easily absorbed into the skin, and nourishing to the hair and scalp--all while fulfilling its more-known purposes of adding sheen and taming frizz.
We at The Pomade Shop believe that beauty and wellness are not (nor do they have to be) opposing forces. Beauty can be achieved through wellness; our products are tactile examples of the dual nature of wellness and beauty. All of our pomades are free of mineral oil, petrolatum, and parabens, and can be used on straight, curly, and wavy hair types.
Also, we stock our pomades with the good stuff (emu oil, avocado oil, rosemary oil, castor oil, wheatgerm oil, coconut oil, etc.), so a dab is all you need.
Non-greasy, soft, and nourished hair IS possible with pomade. Visit http://www.thepomadeshop.com and see what pomade can do for you.
The Pomade Shop
~Natural Products for the hair~
Monday, March 25, 2013
Growth vs. Retention
Growth vs. Retention
How many times have you said to yourself, “my hair isn’t growing” or “my hair should be __________ length by now”? If you have ever uttered either of these statements, you are in a large class of women (and men) who share your concerns. You need to understand that your hair is growing. As you sleep, your hair is growing. As you eat, your hair is growing. As you read this article, your hair is growing. When you say that your hair isn’t growing, perhaps what you really mean is that your hair is not retaining length.
“Hair growth” and “hair retention” are referenced interchangeably, but the terms have distinct meanings. Hair growth refers to the rate at which hair grows from the scalp. To understand the rate that hair emerges from the scalp, it is essential that you know the phases of the hair growth cycle. The anagen phase represents a time when the hair is actively growing. Almost 80 to 90 percent of a healthy individual’s hair is in the anagen phase. This phase can last up to eight years (can, not will). The amount of time the hair spends in the anagen phase determines how long the hair will grow. The catagen phase is a transitional phase between the anagen and telogen phases. At the end of this phase, a trace of the hair follicle remains. This phase lasts for one to three weeks. The telogen phase is the resting phase.
During this phase, hair sheds easily. Typically, humans shed 50 to 150 hairs per day, so shedding is completely normal. This phase lasts two to three months, after which the growth phase returns. It is also important to note that hair growth is genetically determined, and that environmental factors and seasons affect hair growth. Hair generally grows fastest in the summer due to the increase in hormones that are released by the body.
Hair Retention : Hair retention refers to the amount of hair that you keep on your head. Several factors contribute to hair retention or a lack thereof.
1) How do you handle your hair? Do you yank and tug the brush and comb through your hair during styling and detangling sessions, or do you gently glide them through your hair? Do your cover your head with a satin scarf or bonnet, or sleep on a silk pillowcase? The answers to these questions will help you understand why your hair might not be retaining much length.
2) How often do you trim your ends? Everyone has different trimming schedules to suit individual hair needs, but keep in mind that split ends travel up the hair shaft. The further the splits travel up the hair shaft, the more damage your hair will incur.
3) Do you use seamless combs and brushes? Do you make sure that your bobby pins have coated tips? Seamless combs and brushes are more hair-friendly (especially for tightly-coiled hair) than combs with seams because seams can rip the hair and damage the cuticle in the process. Bobby pins without coated tips (or with tips that aren’t attached to the bobby pin correctly) can rip your hair as well. I know because it has happened to me several times.
4) Are your nails smooth, or do they have ragged tips? Yes, the condition of your nails can impact your hair. Just think about it. When you pull your hair into a bun or ponytail, or detangle without a comb, brush, or some other inanimate object, what are you using? Your fingers. And what is at the end of your fingers? Your nails. If you are manipulating your hair with nails that are torn and jagged, your hair will definitely suffer.
Hair Retention Tips
Now that you know what causes a lack of retention, you need to be aware of what you can do to keep the hair that you have.
1) Wear protective styles. Protective styles are those in which the ends are tucked away (buns, extension braids or twists, etc.). Protective styles help you to retain length because your ends are not exposed to cold, heat, clothing, and other elements that can dry them out.
2) Moisturize and seal your ends. Maintaining the health of your ends is important for retention. If you don’t keep your ends in great shape, your retention will be minimal at best. Moisturizing your ends with a water-based product will soften them and sealing in that moisture with an oil, butter, or pomade will help your ends remain soft for longer periods of time.
3) Trim your ends when necessary. Removing split and otherwise damaged ends will prevent further damage to your healthy hair and allow you to retain more length. Also, make sure that your trimming shears are sharp. Dull shears can lead to split ends. We hope that you’ve found these tips healthy.
Check out The Pomade Shop for products to promote hair growth and add softness to your hair.
www.thepomadeshop.com
How many times have you said to yourself, “my hair isn’t growing” or “my hair should be __________ length by now”? If you have ever uttered either of these statements, you are in a large class of women (and men) who share your concerns. You need to understand that your hair is growing. As you sleep, your hair is growing. As you eat, your hair is growing. As you read this article, your hair is growing. When you say that your hair isn’t growing, perhaps what you really mean is that your hair is not retaining length.
“Hair growth” and “hair retention” are referenced interchangeably, but the terms have distinct meanings. Hair growth refers to the rate at which hair grows from the scalp. To understand the rate that hair emerges from the scalp, it is essential that you know the phases of the hair growth cycle. The anagen phase represents a time when the hair is actively growing. Almost 80 to 90 percent of a healthy individual’s hair is in the anagen phase. This phase can last up to eight years (can, not will). The amount of time the hair spends in the anagen phase determines how long the hair will grow. The catagen phase is a transitional phase between the anagen and telogen phases. At the end of this phase, a trace of the hair follicle remains. This phase lasts for one to three weeks. The telogen phase is the resting phase.
During this phase, hair sheds easily. Typically, humans shed 50 to 150 hairs per day, so shedding is completely normal. This phase lasts two to three months, after which the growth phase returns. It is also important to note that hair growth is genetically determined, and that environmental factors and seasons affect hair growth. Hair generally grows fastest in the summer due to the increase in hormones that are released by the body.
Hair Retention : Hair retention refers to the amount of hair that you keep on your head. Several factors contribute to hair retention or a lack thereof.
1) How do you handle your hair? Do you yank and tug the brush and comb through your hair during styling and detangling sessions, or do you gently glide them through your hair? Do your cover your head with a satin scarf or bonnet, or sleep on a silk pillowcase? The answers to these questions will help you understand why your hair might not be retaining much length.
2) How often do you trim your ends? Everyone has different trimming schedules to suit individual hair needs, but keep in mind that split ends travel up the hair shaft. The further the splits travel up the hair shaft, the more damage your hair will incur.
3) Do you use seamless combs and brushes? Do you make sure that your bobby pins have coated tips? Seamless combs and brushes are more hair-friendly (especially for tightly-coiled hair) than combs with seams because seams can rip the hair and damage the cuticle in the process. Bobby pins without coated tips (or with tips that aren’t attached to the bobby pin correctly) can rip your hair as well. I know because it has happened to me several times.
4) Are your nails smooth, or do they have ragged tips? Yes, the condition of your nails can impact your hair. Just think about it. When you pull your hair into a bun or ponytail, or detangle without a comb, brush, or some other inanimate object, what are you using? Your fingers. And what is at the end of your fingers? Your nails. If you are manipulating your hair with nails that are torn and jagged, your hair will definitely suffer.
Hair Retention Tips
Now that you know what causes a lack of retention, you need to be aware of what you can do to keep the hair that you have.
1) Wear protective styles. Protective styles are those in which the ends are tucked away (buns, extension braids or twists, etc.). Protective styles help you to retain length because your ends are not exposed to cold, heat, clothing, and other elements that can dry them out.
2) Moisturize and seal your ends. Maintaining the health of your ends is important for retention. If you don’t keep your ends in great shape, your retention will be minimal at best. Moisturizing your ends with a water-based product will soften them and sealing in that moisture with an oil, butter, or pomade will help your ends remain soft for longer periods of time.
3) Trim your ends when necessary. Removing split and otherwise damaged ends will prevent further damage to your healthy hair and allow you to retain more length. Also, make sure that your trimming shears are sharp. Dull shears can lead to split ends. We hope that you’ve found these tips healthy.
Check out The Pomade Shop for products to promote hair growth and add softness to your hair.
www.thepomadeshop.com
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