Nonie
Well-Known Member
Humectants really fascinate me, and the more natural, the better. However, I have read that even though they do draw moisture (into the hair)
, they will do the opposite in very dry environments.
In other words, they are so good at finding moisture and hogging it that if you aren't in a humid place and so there's no moisture in the air (ie outside the hair) from which to draw, the humectant will pick on your hair and draw the moisture out of your it.
( http://www.4manhealth.com/harmful-ingredients.html ) Although this article was in reference to skin, I am assuming it would apply to hair too...
So now I'm thinking that, depending on the weather conditions, this in itself is one good reason to keep a spritz of water or some aqueous solution handy at all times, esp if you know you've used a humectant in your hair, so that there's always a supply of moisture somewhere. What do you guys think? (Oh
...I just thought of something... I wonder if making your spritz solution a bit acidic (ACV perhaps) may help in locking in moisture. My thinking stems from the fact that acidity helps close the hair cuticle...
)
I'd like to hear your thoughts, especially all who use honey in their hair. Please share any noticeable differences in the feel, texture or appearance of your hair when you compare your hair with a humectant in it and when it's without one. TIA.
So now I'm thinking that, depending on the weather conditions, this in itself is one good reason to keep a spritz of water or some aqueous solution handy at all times, esp if you know you've used a humectant in your hair, so that there's always a supply of moisture somewhere. What do you guys think? (Oh
I'd like to hear your thoughts, especially all who use honey in their hair. Please share any noticeable differences in the feel, texture or appearance of your hair when you compare your hair with a humectant in it and when it's without one. TIA.
