hair products that you and your partner can share
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Hair products that you and your partner can share

Living with your partner means lots of challenges, learning about their preferences, needs, quirks, sharing meals, the bed, sometimes clothes, and even the shower. And, by this last point, I don’t mean just showering together, but also sharing your personal hygiene products.

Of course, some toiletries should never, ever be shared. Think: electric razors, bath sponges or loofahs -really, please don’t-, bar soap, or your toothbrush. But when it comes to shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, and masks, it’s very easy to start using the same ones as your partner because you like how they feel.

Should you share personal hygiene products?

Except for the objects mentioned above, you can share your shampoo or hair gel with your partner, not only to reduce clutter in the shower as well as the amount of trash that you produce, but also to follow a hygiene and self-care routine that suits both of you.

Because, whether we like it or not, besides being more financially savvy and taking better care of our appearance, these days, it’s fundamental that we move toward a more sustainable lifestyle.

What do the experts say?

Over the last few years, supermarkets and stores have increased their range of personal hygiene products by targeting a different group: men, women, boys, and girls.

It goes without saying that each product is the result of careful neuromarketing studies that allow brands to hone in on each customer’s taste, interests, and habits.

However, when it comes to specialized dermo-cosmetic products for your skin and hair, product branding and packaging are more gender-neutral.

Many laboratories have developed creams, shampoos, serums, and pharmaceutical-grade masks that work for men as well as women. The reason is that both men and women want to hydrate our skin, prevent wrinkles, exfoliate, cleanse, regenerate, wash and condition our hair, protect our lips, etc.

Unisex treatments

According to skincare experts, most dermatological are unisex, since our needs are very similar. Application and frequency may vary, but the active ingredients that help solve the problems are the same, their efficiency is the same, and the results are tangible. It is similar to when you buy cough syrup: depending on the kind of cough and its cause, the doctor will prescribe the same medication with a few specific active ingredients.

Also, let’s take into account the fact that people who live under the same roof tend to have the same habits in their diet, hydration, physical activity, and even emotional patterns, so they are likely to experience the same skin and hair conditions, regardless of genetic factors.

Before buying any dermo-cosmetic product, we recommend talking with a specialist who can guide both of you about the best way to use it.

Either way, the following is a list of clinically-proven hair products (no miracle products) that you can consider to treat yourselves a little and rock a beautiful mane.

Create your wish list with these 7 hair products:

Starting with the star product: shampoo.

Hygiene is an important factor both to keep your scalp healthy, and also to retain your hair shaft’s strength and features. We will soon talk in-depth about the efficiency of anti-hair loss shampoos. Meanwhile, check out these products recommended by the experts.

1-Anti-hair loss shampoo

Of all the different kinds of anti-hair loss shampoos out there, the most recommended are those that contain biotin, minerals, and amino acids that inhibit the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase, the main agent behind androgenetic alopecia; as well as products that contain seaweed and rosemary extracts, or other active ethnobotanicals that have been clinically proven to treat brittle hair.

That’s the case with Kaloni’s Hair Fortifying Shampoo. Using it every day keeps your scalp healthy, activates blood flow, and improves the function of the tissues that surround the capillary bulb, resulting in your hair’s restoration and stimulation.

Another option available in pharmacies is Sesderma’s Seskavel Growth line, which includes shampoo and a mask with active hydrating and repairing ingredients, such as keratin, that help seal the cuticle of your capillary shaft, preventing breakage and hair loss. A similar alternative is Ducray’s Anaphase line, which nourishes, hydrates, and volumizes your hair thanks to its hydrolyzed wheat proteins.

2- Shampoo for Oily Hair

Another factor that contributes to hair loss is seborrheic dermatitis. This is due to overproduction in the sebaceous glands found in the scalp. For this reason, it is important to wash the hair every day with a shampoo that contains astringent and sebum-regulating properties that keep the scalp clean without altering the pH.

Kaloni’s Oil-Control Shampoo contains active ingredients such as sage, white nettle, and sulphur extracts that possess astringent properties and are found in treatments for acne and dermatitis, and make this product a great alternative for oily hair.

You can also find Ducray’s Kelual DS line in pharmacies. This shampoo is anti-seborrheic, ideal for treating seborrheic dermatitis, since it fights dandruff and reduces redness and itching.

When sharing a hair care routine, dermatologists recommend alternating between products: using the anti-hair loss shampoo one day and the oil-control shampoo on the next. 

But this recommendation will always depend on your scalp’s specific characteristics and conditions. If your scalp suffers from redness, you should not use the oil-control shampoo.

3- Hair lotions

Using hair lotions on a daily basis aids in the formation of capillary vessels that promote irrigation in the follicles, resulting in optimal functioning, which gives you fuller, stronger, healthier, and more elastic hair.

Products like Kaloni’s Hair Fortifying Spray are very efficient in this aspect. It contains active ingredients such as seaweed extract, biotin, and a vitamin and mineral complex that helps with tissue renovation, stimulates circulation, and promotes the formation of capillary vessels, which facilities the irrigation of nutrients to the follicles, favoring your hair’s growth and health.

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You can also check out lotions such as Minoxidil, a vasodilating medication applied topically on the scalp to treat cases of early baldness. Experts recommend using the product with a 2% or 5% percent concentration and, most importantly, under professional supervision.

5- Hair fibers

If you are looking to rock an incredible mane for a special occasion, you could try impressing your partner with an infallible trick. Using hair fibers or capillary makeup can help you attain the appearance of thicker hair, with stunning results within seconds. It is a kind of long-lasting hair makeup that you simply remove at the end of the day by washing your hair.

5- Serums and essential oils 

If your hair is dry, brittle, has been dyed, bleached, or exposed to heat damage, you can use serums or essential oils that seal the cuticle and prevent further breakage, while also restoring elasticity, shine, and hydration to your hair. However, remember that these products are only meant to be applied along the capillary shaft, from the middle to the ends, WITHOUT TOUCHING THE ROOTS.

A highly recommended option is Phytokeratin’s repairing serum, which contains peptides and a palm oil complex from Brazil that rebuilds your hair’s structures, making it look soft and smooth once again. You can also try Alfaparf’s Keratin Therapy, a great ally against split ends.

A more natural option is jasmine or rosemary essential oils. To apply, pour only a few drops on the palm of your hand and massage the ends only. Use only once or twice a week.

6- Supplements 

No matter what topical treatments you use to care for your hair, the key to healthy hair is to provide the nutrients it needs from within. You can achieve this by following a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, but you can also obtain these nutrients with the help of a supplement, such as arginine or biotin.

Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid and a great ally for your hair. Basically, it serves as a vasodilator, meaning it helps widen blood vessels all over your body, including your scalp, and contributes to the secretion of the hormone growth –that’s why it delays aging– and insulin. It also strengthens your immune system, keeps your muscles in good shape, and can even help treat cardiovascular conditions and erectile dysfunction. We recommend Kaloni’s Arginine & Citrulline

When it comes to biotin, found in multiple treatments, it is known as the hair-skin-and-nails vitamin. Also known as vitamin H or B7, it helps turn food into energy, intervenes in hormone production, and is the main agent in hair growth. Ask your dermatologist about supplements that contain biotin. We recommend Ducray’s Anacaps, which contains amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, or Nature’s Bounty’s Hair Skin & Nails, a complex of vitamins, minerals, and collagen that nourishes your hair, while also keeping your skin and nails healthy.

7- Intensive treatments

These are not treatments that you can buy at a pharmacy and use by yourself at home. They require professional guidance, but you can be sure that these treatments will give you great results and improve your hair’s health, density, and elasticity naturally.

It is a line of professional products that contain certain medications that penetrate the skin (mesotherapy and biostimulators)  to nourish the follicles, stimulate blood flow, and promote cellular regeneration. These kinds of treatments are available at all Kaloni clinics. Contact us and ask our consultants about the requirements and characteristics of each treatment. In general, we recommend 3 to 5 sessions with 15-day intervals between each one to obtain lasting and visible results after the third month, although this may vary among patients.

If you want to surprise your significant other with a special gift, or thinking about what to ask for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or your anniversary, why not a treatment that’ll give you a healthy, beautiful mane that will have everyone doing a double-take?

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