Let’s face it, keeping hair healthy is a lot easier said than done. We can use expensive shampoos, apply gunky hair masks and try out the millions of questionable home remedies, but our hair always seems to be aching for something more. One major reason your hair may not feel satisfied is because you’re not giving it the appropriate fix. While there are many hair care products out there, it is incredibly important that you use ones designed for your specific hair type and need.

To give locks that extra sparkle and shine of health, we suggest a great leave-in conditioner that will keep your mane happy all day long. Leave-in conditioning products are a great way to help your hair combat the everyday suffering it endures. From summer heat to damaging styling products, you put your hair through some rough times, so now it’s time you give a little something back to your hair. Here are three great leave-in conditioning products made specifically for each hair type and need.

Hair Despair: Dry, limp or fine hair
Hair Repair: Pumpkin Potion by Sexy Hair

This unique leave-in conditioner combines various nutrients found in pumpkins and ginger root to create an amazingly nutritious concoction your hair will absolutely love. The vitamins, amino acids and zinc in this formula help to repair damage while delivering body to limp locks. Beat ‘blah’ locks with this incredibly yummy smelling potion.

Where to find it:
Hairroin Salon
1553 Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028

You’ve found the perfect man. You’ve planned the perfect day. All you need now is perfect hair. With so many wedding styles to choose from, perfection can seem unattainable, and often is. So we at BeautyNewsNYC opt for the alternative: a beautiful hairstyle that makes you feel perfect, whether your big day is or not. Renowned stylists from both the east and west coasts told BN a few things that brides should remember when planning hair.

Oliver Ifergan’s salon in Los Angeles treats luxury like a requirement, not an added bonus. Ifergan’s salon is like a mod-boutique hotel – a perfect spot for the hip, stylish, very-now sort of bride.

In New York, Valencia, Spain native Antonio Prieto, recently celebrated 25 years of making waves (no pun intended) in the hair industry. Both Ifergan and Prieto talked to BN about what could be the most difficult to plan but highly anticipated hair day in a woman’s life. Here, they’ve given us some helpful tips that will leave guests gasping as you walk down that aisle to the altar.

No More Straight Hair Though it’s an impeccably tasteful style – certainly perfect for any corporate function – the stylists agree that straight hair is not nearly as romantic as some waves. Both Ifergan and Prieto prefer hair with some gentle curls, especially for summer weddings.

“Soft waves are very trendy; no more straight hair!” said Ifergan. “For shoulder length-hair, wide waves are so romantic. Also a bun at the back gives a fresh look to your overall look.

Each year when May 11th rolls around, the beauty-conscious female enjoys indulging her favorite family member with all the sorts of presents she craves for herself. It’s easy to buy for Mom on Mother’s Day because the beauty, skincare, fragrance, spa and hair industries are never short of exciting introductions for Mom to love. But merely one month later, we’re forced to switch gears and attempt to find something suitable for a much tougher customer – Dad.

Brad Pitt – Fatherhood and great hair

We’re here to tell you a secret. It might surprise you, but Pops thinks about his hair often as much as Mom. And there are plenty of gifts out there that will make him feel OK about being hair-conscious (i.e., no need to feel emasculated Dad, men have hair woes too.)

The Clean-Cut

Coming straight from Israel, the AHAVA line of men’s products (available at select Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom stores and directly from the AHAVA website) are sourced from botanicals and minerals derived from water, salt and mud of the Dead Sea. The Mineral Shampoo for Men is formulated with natural Dead Sea minerals that soften as well as clean hair.

The shampoo also prevents dandruff, which no stylish Dad is down with. In addition to the shampoo, the company also has a special, just-right-for-Father’s Day gift set that includes the AHAVA Mineral Shower Gel, AHAVA Mineral Shower Cream and Protective Moisturizing Fluid. As far as strictly shower care – AHAVA has mineral shower gel and mineral shampoo. We doubt any father will feel silly about smelling like a refreshing beach. Every Man Jack, available at select Target stores, also has a special Father’s Day gift set called Three of a Kind that comes in either a Mint or Tea Tree variety and includes the company’s daily or thickening shampoo and conditioner.

When it comes down to it, most of our beauty efforts center around our desire to stay young. The average woman will spend hundreds to thousands of dollars a year on moisturizers, diet supplements, cosmetics, body-enhancing apparel (wonderbra, ladies!), etc. to keep a youthful appearance. A key element to looking and feeling young is maintaining a healthy head of hair. A dry, dull ‘do will be a dead giveaway to your true age if you don’t take care to routinely pamper it. Here are some of the best methods we’ve come across to will help baby your locks.

Take steps to prevent aging your locks

Eat Right, So To Speak

With age comes thinner, weaker hair. It happens, but maybe not to you. The most basic thing you can do to keep your hair thick and strong is to make sure you’re using the right shampoo and conditioner. We all know that there is a fine line between clean and dry; moisturized and weighed down. The Follicle Nutrient System by Osmotics Cosmetics presents a perfect 3-step “Revitalizing” product line that works to clean and nourish the follicle.

The Follicle Nutrient System by Osmotics

The products include all sorts of yummy ingredients: Vitamins B3 and B5 have healing properties, rosemary oil stimulates the hair and scalp, and cucumber and aloe extracts works to soothe. Lamminaria Cloustonii extract inhibits enzymes that may cause hair loss, and wheat amino acids increase shine and reduce static. When it comes down to it, your hair is an extension of your body. You need to feed it nutrients if you want to keep it looking good.

Charles Worthington Moisture Seal

Another good shampoo is from Charles Worthington. The product, Moisture Seal, is part of the results™ salon shine line and it promotes ultra nourished, super shiny hair.