CHI silk infusion and natural alternatives

CHI Silk Infusion, a leave-in hair treatment that is popular with many women for its effectiveness in making hair soft and silky, actually uses silk proteins to do its job. An amount the size of a dime has been reported to work wonders for many women. It works by binding the restructuring complex of silk to the hair, which strengthens and protects it. For that reason, it is also cited as a heat protector. Another benefit of using CHI Silk Infusion is that it does not lead to build-up in the hair and can be used every day. The only negatives some women often cite are that the smell is too strong or smells like cheap men’s colognes, although most women don’t seem to have a problem with this. Using too much product can make hair look greasy or oily, so limit yourself to a dime-size amount at first. The product is usually applied after washing the hair and left. Hair can also be blow-dried at this point.

Please note that while many have found this product to work, it is not 100% natural. Those with chemical sensitivities or those who prefer to use the gifts of nature to condition their hair have many other options. Natives living in the southwestern United States used a yucca wash and it was found to be very effective in cleaning and making hair shine. Today, you don’t have to dig up a yucca root and make your own hair wash from scratch, as there are many products that have yucca as the main ingredient. This treatment is reported to be effective, but is used regularly to show results.

Natural hair care products can be found in many cultures around the world, and India has some of the most complex hair care formulas that use herbs and other plants. Henna is one of those treatments that dyes and makes hair shiny, but there are also formulas that use oils, including essential oils, to make hair grow thick and shiny. These sometimes have a very strong odor and should not wear out.

Of course, it is possible to be closer to home in terms of an herbal remedy that works well for you. European traditions used many herbs, some of which were used for hair. Birch washes and lamb’s quarters are two of those used in and around Ireland.