Common ingredients in your hair products can irritate, causing trouble for your skin, scalp, and hair. What we put in (and on) our bodies is what we get out. Ingredients seep through our skin, and permeate throughout our bodies. No wonder why you may feel worse after using the things that sell you on looking good.Also think about this: products that start at your hair naturally work their way down your body—particularly in the shower. And with your products either immediately absorbing into your skin or hanging onto it for hours, it’s important to consider what goes into what you...

Say No to products that remain on the shelves week in week out. Say No to the customer who is always late. Give a head shake to dismiss all those who are not hairdressers but, when sitting on the chair in the hair salon, know all about cutting hair and spreading a dye evenly in all circumstances. Tell the naked truth to your colleague who seems to believe that there is an invisible cleaning fairy working in your hair salon at night. When everything irritates you, choose a product line that does not irritate anyone. The renewed No nothing says a firm...

A fresh blow-out, no matter what your hair length or texture, is the way to go. Am I right? No nothing newest products, No nothing very Sensitive Moisture Mist and Styling Mist, are no doubt essential tools in the process. Here are few tips on how to achieve the perfect every day blowout!   1. DETANGLE YOUR HAIR BEFORE DRYING Hair with even the tiniest snarls can result in even more breakage when faced with a brush and blowdryer. Detangle either in the shower with a bit of No nothing Very Sensitive Moisture Conditioner or spray our Moisture Mist to your...

Using dry shampoo is pretty wonderful. It helps your blowout to last another day or two, it soaks up the oils and sweat from your hair, it adds volume and body to your hair and simply saves your time, when you don't feel like washing your hair all the time.  But what is Dry Shampoo Foam? Dry Shampoo Foam is a so called "wet" version of Dry Shampoo and it offers similar benefits as the ordinary Dry Shampoo.  The way Dry Shampoo Foam differs is that it: - does not dry out the hair when the traditional sometimes can. - does not...

  The beauty industry loves it’s buzzwords. Pick up a bottle of dry shampoo; moisturiser or eye cream and you’ll probably find yourself bombarded with talk of rejuvenating vitamins, special proteins and proprietary complexes. Phrases so overused and underexplained that they’re in danger of becoming completely meaningless.  But there are some buzzwords that are worth looking out. Gluten-free is a great example. Especially if you’re sensitive to gluten or suffer from celiac disease. Vegan is another, particularly if you’re keen to live an ethical lifestyle or minimize your carbon footprint.  But most important of all? You guessed it. “Fragrance free”....

Suffering from a serious skin condition? I think I’ve found the perfect shampoo... I’m not allergic to peanuts or penicillin. I can drink milk, and I don’t react to pollen but when it comes to most hair and beauty products? Boy do I suffer!  Way back when I was thirteen years old, I remember being really excited to get my first ‘grown-up’ shampoo. My mom took me to the local drugstore and I spent (what felt like) hours picking the perfect bottle. I think it was something by Tresemme or L’oreal in the end. Wrapped in gold, with a glamorous...

You’ll find (harmful) fragrance chemicals in most beauty products. They’re in your shampoo, your hairspray and your favorite shower gel . They’re also lurking in your cleanser, and you’ll probably find them in your leave-in conditioner too.  Don’t believe us? Grab a bottle from your bathroom cabinet, and spin it around so that you can read the back. Chances are that you’ll see the phrase ‘fragrance’ written on the label. Now ,many people assume that these unspecified fragrances refer to herbal extracts or natural perfumes - chosen because they impart a nice, floral note to their favourite beauty products. Think...

I’ve always been a big fan of the clean beauty movement. My inner hippie loves the idea of living in a chemical-free zone, and I’ve gotta say that I’m (more than a little) concerned about the toxic ingredients found in some of our personal care products.   Last week, I found myself reading an article about the dangers of propylparaben - a seemingly-harmless preservative that’s found its way into all sorts of conditioners, body-washes and shampoos.   The basic idea is that propylparaben acts as a preservative that’s supposed to have all sorts of beneficial properties. It's a powerful antibacterial...

Your first fragrance detox: The ultimate guide Worried about the health risks associated with chemical fragrances? If so, you’ll be pleased to hear that you’re definitely not alone. According to the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), thousands of health-conscious men and women are now embarking on a full-on fragrance detox; ridding their bodies of synthetic scent chemicals, and trying to restore balance by opting for fragrance-free alternatives. Question is, what’s the best way to detox? Do you need to ditch all of your old products? Do special diets help, or is it just a question of resting your body until all...

What makes a good fragrance free hairspray? Fragrance-free hairsprays are still a relatively new phenomenon; you’re unlikely to find them on the shelves of your local supermarket, and most of the big brands still haven't caught on to the need for a well-rounded, hypoallergenic alternative to the everyday hairsprays we’re all used to using. Unfortunately, this can make finding the best fragrance-free hair sprays quite challenging; there aren’t a lot of resources to steal snippets of advice from, and the low-key chatter on forums and comment threads rarely provide the detailed info that’s needed to pick the good from the...