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ROSE VERSAGA is a Writer & Editor at Sitting Pretty with a focus on hair care, skin care and wellness. With a Bachelor in Education from UCLM she has a large portfolio of published works in publications such as Organic Cosmetica, Skin Over Everything and Beauty Heroes, just to name a few.
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Ever think about why your hair is all frizzy and dry? Or why it breaks easily? The answer may lie in your hair cuticles.
Your hair's outermost layer is the cuticle. It's made up of overlapping scales that protect your hair from damage. When your hair cuticles are healthy, your hair is smooth, shiny, and easy to manage. However, damaged hair cuticles can cause frizz, dryness, and brittleness in the hair.
There are a number of things that can damage your hair cuticles, including heat styling, chemical treatments, and environmental factors like sun and wind. It's crucial to maintain healthy hair by paying attention to the cuticles.
Here I'll go over the hair cuticle definition, its function, the factors that lead to its deterioration, and the steps you may take to preserve its integrity. I'll also discuss the different types of hair cuticles.
If you wanna know about hair cuticles, keep reading!
What is a hair cuticle? At the outermost layer of your hair strands resides the hair cuticle. This protective barrier consists of overlapping scales that shield your hair from potential damage. When the human hair cuticles are in top-notch condition, the tresses will be smooth, lustrous, and effortlessly manageable. On the flip side, damaged hair cuticles can lead to frustrating frizz, dryness, and increased hair breakage.
When it comes to hair, we're all beautifully different. Just like our personalities, our hair cuticles can vary significantly, playing a vital role in determining the overall health and appearance of our locks. Let's explore the different types of hair cuticles and what they mean for our tresses:
If you're one of those lucky individuals blessed with naturally healthy and glossy hair, chances are you have the single cuticle layer type. Imagine your hair cuticles lying flat and undamaged, reflecting light like a mirror, giving your locks that enviable shine. People with this hair cuticle type often find their hair to be more manageable and less prone to damage.
For some fortunate souls, their hair boasts a double cuticle layer. Imagine it as a shield that prevents further harm to the hair. If you fall into this category, count yourself among those with naturally sturdy and durable tresses. However, keep in mind that even with this added strength, proper hair care is still essential to maintain its health and beauty.
Have you ever experienced that frustrating battle with frizz? Raised cuticles might be the culprit behind your hair woes. When cuticles are raised, your hair appears rough, dry and lacks that coveted shine. This condition often arises from subjecting your hair to excessive heat styling or harsh chemical treatments. But fear not, with a little tender loving care and the right hair care products, you can tame those raised cuticles and restore your hair's luster.
In some unfortunate cases, hair strands may be missing cuticles altogether, leaving the hair vulnerable to damage. If you find your hair prone to breakage and brittleness, this could be the reason behind it. Missing cuticles make it easier for external factors like pollution, UV rays, and styling tools to wreak havoc on your locks. It's important to take additional care of your hair in these circumstances.
Now that you understand the importance of your hair cuticles let's delve into some effective steps to maintain their health and ensure your hair remains in tip-top shape.
1. Hydration is Key: Just like your body, your hair craves hydration to stay vibrant and healthy. Drinking an ample amount of water daily not only benefits your overall well-being but also contributes to luscious, well-moisturised hair. However, hydration doesn't stop at water intake alone.
2. Limit Heat Styling: We all love a good hair transformation, but extreme heat styling can be detrimental to your hair cuticles. Embrace your natural hair texture and give your locks a break from constant heat exposure. When you do reach for your favorite styling tools, make sure to apply a heat-protectant product first.
3. Gentle Towel Drying for Happy Cuticles: After a refreshing hair wash, it's tempting to vigorously towel-dry your hair. However, this can lead to friction and damage to your delicate cuticles. Instead, opt for a gentler approach. A soft microfibre towel or an old cotton t-shirt work well for patting dry hair. These materials are kinder to your cuticles, reducing stress to your cuticles.
4. Trim Away the Troubles: Split ends are not only unsightly but can also be a serious threat to your hair cuticles. Once they appear, split ends can travel up the hair shaft, causing more damage to your precious cuticles and overall hair health. Maintaining a regular schedule of haircuts is an important element of avoiding this problem.
5. Sun Shield for Your Strands: While enjoying sunny days, we often remember to protect our skin from harmful UV rays. But what about our hair? The sun's rays can be equally damaging to your hair cuticles. To shield your strands from the sun's harmful effects, consider wearing a stylish hat or using hair products with built-in UV protection. These protective measures will not only preserve your cuticles but also maintain your hair's color and shine.
Knowing how important hair cuticles are for keeping your hair healthy and looking good is super important if you want to reach your hair goals. Just do a few easy things and watch out for stuff that stresses you out, and you'll keep your hair looking awesome and full of life. So bid your hair troubles farewell and welcome to a head of gorgeous, healthy hair!
It's really easy.
If you already have an active Klarna account:
1. You choose your Halo Hair Extension on our website as you normally would.
2. Add your Halo to your shopping cart. If you need help choosing your colour you can use our free colour matching service!
3. During checkout just select Klarna as your preferred payment option. You'll be redirected to Klarna.com or the app to confirm your order. That's it!
If it's your first time using Klarna:
1. Download the Klarna app or go to Klarna.com to set up your account - it's quick and easy!
Add your halo extensions to your basket.
2. Choose Klarna at checkout.
3. You'll be redirected to the Klarna website or mobile app to confirm the order. And that's it!
It's really easy:
1. You choose your Halo Hair Extension on our website as you normally would.
2. Add your Halo to your cart.
3. Select AfterPay as your preferred payment option during checkout.
4. Approval happens there and then!
If it's your first time using AfterPay, the first instalment will be automatically charged to the card you provide at checkout. And then again in fortnightly cycles after that.
Our website will calculate your fortnightly payments just below the 'add to cart' button.
When your order is confirmed, there's nothing left to do but wait for your Halo to arrive!
Do you want to buy your Halo Hair Extensions with Zip (ZipPay)?
NOTE: Currently only available to Australian customers.
Thick, long, luscious hair just got easier. With ZipPay you can buy your halo hair extensions with 4 easy bi-weekly instalments. This way you can have dream hair now, and pay for it later.
Zip now, pay later
Zip is an Australian company founded in 2014, servicing over 14 international markets. They provide consumers with access to transparent, flexible and interest free credit.
Here's what we'll cover on this page:
Can I use ZipPay to buy halo hair extensions and pay it off over time?How do I buy halo extensions with ZipPay?Am I eligible to use ZipPay to buy my halo extensions?How do I set up a ZipPay account?Can I use ZipPay to buy my halo hair extensions and pay it off over time?
Yes you can!
You can use ZipPay to purchase your Sitting Pretty Halo Extensions, and then pay it off in 4 even, bi-weekly instalments, 100% interest free!
No fees at all (providing you meet your repayments). The cost of using ZipPay is covered by the merchant - that's us!
When you use Zip to buy your halo hair extensions you essentially pay the purchase off like a payment plan, but we will ship your item right away.
How do I buy my Halo Hair Extensions with ZipPay?
It's really easy.
If you already have an active Zip account:
Youchoose your Halo Hair Extensionon our website as you normally would.Add your selected Halo to your shopping cart. If you need help choosing your colour you can use our free colour matching service!In the checkout just selectZipas your preferred payment option. You'll be redirected to Zip.co to confirm your order. It's as easy as that!
If it's your first time using Zip:
Go to Zip.co to set up your account- it's quick and easy!Add your halo extensions to your basket.Choose ZipPay at checkout. You'll be redirected to the Zip.co website to confirm the order. Simple!
Your first 1-in-4 payments will be automatically deducted by ZipPay when we ship your order.
And the last 3 instalments will automatically be charged to the card you provide in fortnightly cycles after that.
For your convenience, our website will calculate your fortnightly payments just below the 'add to cart' button. That way you're well aware of what the repayments will look like.
And, when your order is confirmed, sit back and relax while we ship you your order.
Am I eligible to pay with ZipPay?
Most likely.
To use ZipPay you need to:
Be 18 years or over.Be an Australian citizen or resident.Have a verifiable PayPal or bank account in your own name.Have a good credit history.Have a verifiable email address and mobile number.Be careful, even though ZipPay is interest-free, a late payment will subject you to a fee (charged by Zip, not us).
We offer Zip for all Halo Extensions to help you get your Halo now, and pay later.
How can I set up a new Zip account?
The process is quick and easy!
When you make your purchase, just choose 'Zip' as your payment method.
You'll be redirected to the Zip.co website where you can set up your account before confirming your order.
And if you have any questions we're more than happy to help.
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