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 How to naturally protect my hair this summer?  Holidays, summer, the sun, the sea... Relaxing for the body as much as for the mind, holidays by the sea have many benefits, but also some small disadvantages, especially for the hair. Who has never experienced ultra-dry hair after swimming in the sea? Or the balayage that changes color after tanning in the sun? Let's decipher all this together and see how to protect our hair from these summer aggressions, with natural solutions as always.    The effects of the sun It is well known that the arrival of the sun is often synonymous with vitality. It brings vitamin D, boosts morale, brightens skin, and warms hearts and minds. In terms of the hair, the sun also has a number of benefits: it notably helps calcium to bind to the hair and stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, which stimulates growth. Although vital, too much sun can bring its share of inconveniences. Too long exposure to the sun dries out the skin of the scalp (but also of the rest of the body), degrades the keratin of the hair, leads to the appearance of dandruff and premature aging of the cells. The hair is dehydrated and becomes weakened, brittle, ends split, and falls more easily at back to school season (see our article on seasonal hair loss).  The effects of sea water Widely used in thalassotherapy and in marine spas, seawater is beneficial to health due to its richness in trace elements, minerals, and zinc in particular. It has relaxing properties, stimulating blood circulation, but also healing, regeneration and cleansing of the skin and scalp. However, and especially for dry scalps, sea salt can be particularly drying and irritating, causing itching and degradation of the scalp, especially if you start scratching it...    How to protect the hair from the sun? The first thing to do to protect your hair on vacation is to protect it from the sun: limit the duration of sun exposure, avoid exposure at times when the sun is strongest, and do not forget your hat, cap or scarf. You can reinforce this protection with natural vegetable oils. Due to their richness in polyphenols, omegas, unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, oils such as argan oil, sesame oil or castor oil nourish, protect and regenerate the hair fiber naturally. We recommend that you take the Botanic Oil by Rodolphe&Co with you for its unique complex of 5 certified organic vegetable oils and its natural sunscreen, to be applied before sea bathing to protect against salt and UV rays. You can also adopt the Pearly Gel to deeply hydrate your hair while protecting it against UV rays and pollution with its natural filters. It is particularly suitable for curly, wavy or frizzy hair, to better redraw the curls and have perfect hair, even on vacation!  And after swimming? After swimming, it is important to wash your hair well with fresh water, in order to get rid of all the salt residue that remains attached to the hair. Indeed, the action of the sun combined with salt crystals contributes more to damage the hair fiber and the scalp… Wash your hair with a suitable shampoo, as well as a treatment based on water, proteins, amino acids, vitamins... for their much more advanced hydrating properties. Choose a treatment rich in aloe vera, keratin or vegetable keratin, such as the no-rinse Rodolphe&Co Hydrating Care, or the Hydrating Hair Mask for an in-depth action. (Tip of the expert: leave the Mask on for 3-5 minutes, with a warm towel if possible, for even more effective results!). You can also apply Calypso Tropical Oil for a soothing and regenerating action after sun. For blonde hair, the Ultimate Blonde Care is perfect for neutralizing false highlights caused by the sun or the pool, correcting the tone and deeply hydrating the hair!    The Rodolphe&Co team remains available all summer, do not hesitate to contact us on our social networks Facebook and Instagram or by email if you have any questions. Delivery on the online store is free from €60 and guaranteed within 24/48 hours* so you don't run out of products this summer. If necessary, find the Rodolphe&Co partner closest to you using our map right here. (*offer valid for individual customers in mainland France)   Happy summer to all! 

 First, know that there are three thicknesses of hair: fine, medium and thick hair. Fine hair is generally more fragile and tends to break easily. Thick hair, on the other hand, is more resistant and needs more nourishing products. Depending on your hair thickness, you must use a specific shampoo and product that correspond to your scalp and hair type. If your hair fiber is fine, you will be able to find out how to take care of your hair in this article. Fine hair requires light and gentle products so as not to weigh it down. Too aggressive shampoos risk damaging them. Fine hair also needs deep hydration. It is therefore important to choose products containing hydrating ingredients such as aloe vera or shea butter. In this article, we are going to show you which shampoo for fine hair to use.    Fine hair: what natural shampoo to use? The caracteristics of a fine hair First, let's start by understanding what fine hair is. A fine hair is a hair with a smaller diameter than a normal hair: in general, it is less thick than a standard sewing thread. (image credits: juste.paris) With such a small diameter, a fine hair is also more fragile. It tends to: Be more brittleOften lack volumeGrease easilySplit easily To take the best care of your fine hair, choose a sulfate-free natural shampoo. You should know that on shampoos specially made for fine hair, sulfates are very aggressive detergents that tend to dry out the hair. They are also irritating to the scalp. Natural sulfate-free shampoos are therefore perfect for fine hair. Inappropriate care and shampoos, too harsh treatments, too much bleaching or the use of heat without protection can weaken them even more. Being determined by genetics, the diameter of a hair cannot be changed. It is nevertheless possible to give volume to a naturally fine hair. With the right shampoo and care, we can help strengthen them and even give them volume!  What is the best shampoo for fine hair? This nature of hair tends to grease again quickly, so it is better to adopt a shampoo that fights precisely against this. Also choose a natural shampoo, free of silicone, without fatty substances, to avoid weighing down fine hair, which needs lightness to get volume.  The Mineral Volumizing Shampoo by Rodolphe&Co meets all of these criteria, and is one of the best shampoos for fine hair. In the form of shampoo powder, it does not contain any fatty substances and therefore does not weigh down the hair. It is to be used on wet hair and lathers like a liquid shampoo, bringing volume and shine to fine hair. 100% natural and certified organic, its Earth & Sea alliance based on bentonite and oyster shell powder provides an ultra-remineralizing effect for the hair and scalp. Its exclusive formula provides a balancing effect on the scalp, forming a protective shield against pollution, leaving the hair clean longer by regulating sebum. Perfect for hair that gets greasy quickly! Complete list of the ingredients here!  What beauty routine for fine hair? In addition to the Mineral Volumizing Shampoo, we recommend some natural and organic care products, particularly suitable for fine hair.  The Hydrating Care, to provide the necessary hydration to brittle hair. No-rinse, this spray treatment will revitalize fine hair gently and lightly. It is particularly rich in vegetable keratin substitute, proteins and hyaluronic acid to provide all the necessary care. The Ocean Mist as a leave-in styling treatment: with a few sprays at the roots, the Ocean Mist restores volume to fine hair and texturizes it for an after-beach "wavy" effect. Formulated with the same salinity as the ocean, it instantly remineralizes the hair. The Botanic Oil is an ultra nourishing oil, particularly suitable for dry and/or split ends hair. Its professional complex of 5 organic oils brings nutrition, protection and shine. Non-greasy and 100% natural, it can be applied to dry hair daily or in an oil bath, perfect for protecting ends and repairing split ends! Finally, the 100% natural and ORGANIC Hair Force dietary supplements, based on French seaweed and hemp oil, can complete this routine and strengthen the hair over the long term! You can also use food supplements with brewer's yeast to strengthen your hair. Beer is rich in vitamins and minerals, which makes it very nourishing for the hair. It also contains procerin, a substance that stimulates hair growth.  Should I ban coloring if I have fine hair? The best solution is to go for a natural color which, unlike chemical colors, does not weaken the hair fiber by penetrating to the heart of the hair. The mineral coloring, without ammonia or MEA, is deposited only on the superficial layers of the hair. The plant-based coloring, 100% based on organic plants, coats the hair and acts as a treatment that will care for it even more.  Natural coloring coupled with a Mineral Balayage is a great way to play on nuances and give a depth effect to fine hair, so there is no banishing coloring!  How to thicken fine hair? To give volume to your hair, regularly make hair masks, an oil bath composed of essential oil, such as vegetable oils with almond oil, castor oil, jojoba oil and Argan oil. You can also use coconut oil and ylang-ylang known to accelerate growth. Apply the mixture to damp hair, leave for 30 minutes under a hot towel then wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to close the scales of the hair and thus gain shine. For a styling effect, spray a little bit of floral water on your fine hair then dry it with a diffuser. This natural trick will give volume to your fine hair. Natural shampoos and hair care suitable for fine hair exist, but be careful not to go for a treatment too rich that would weigh your hair down. On Rodolphe&Co you will find professional products suitable for your hair type. If your hair is fragile, you will find on our site a suitable product for a successful care formula.  What product to use to give volume to fine hair? The Rodolphe&Co products will deeply cleanse fine hair and the scalp, while giving them volume.  A question about a product or a practical tip? Do not hesitate to contact us. 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 How to properly make an oil bath?  You want to make a gesture for your damaged hair and make an oil bath as you are often advised, but do not know how to go about it?Follow the guide!  The benefits of a hair oil Hair, like the rest of the body, is a living part of our body that requires regular attention and maintenance.. Vegetable oils, due to their richness in ceramides, fatty acids and vitamins, provide a number of benefits for the hair, depending on the oil chosen. In general, vegetable oils nourish, strengthen and protect the hair. Externally, it helps to soften them, smooth the hair fiber, remove frizz and make the hair shine. Some also help regulate sebum production, stimulate cell renewal, repair split ends or even stimulate hair growth. The application of a vegetable oil is especially beneficial for dry, brittle and/or damaged hair, in order to limit the damage and regenerate the health of the hair. Frizzy hair, which tends to be drier and more brittle than other hair types, often requires more attention and oil-based care.  The benefits of an oil bath on the hair One of the many possible applications of a hair oil is the oil bath. It is a deep treatment that nourishes and hydrates the hair in depth, and thus gives the hair the benefit of all the active ingredients of the oil that is used. Be careful not to take the oil bath literally: it's not about literally bathing your hair! We explain to you below in the article how to make an oil bath properly!  Why make an oil bath with the Rodolphe&Co Botanic Oil? The Botanic Oil by Rodolphe&Co is a 100% natural professional complex of 5 precious and organic oils. Particularly suitable for dry and split ends, it allows nutrition, hydration and shine of the hair for a natural shine and a soft touch. This complex of oils also allows various actions to protect the hair against external aggressions, such as UV rays or pollution. So what is the Botanic Oil made of? Organic argan oil: sonsidered one of the best hair care products for dry hair, argan oil has superb nourishing properties for the hair. It helps fighting against the appearance of split ends (which particularly affects long hair), and stimulates cell renewal, which helps with hair growth. Organic sweet almond oil: with its greasier texture, sweet almond oil nourishes the hair, restores shine and suppleness, and stimulates the production of sebum to protect the hair.  Organic avocado oil: rich in moisturizing agents, proteins and vitamins, avocado oil restores shine and softness to the hair, while creating a protective film around the hair fiber to protect it from external aggressions such as pollution or UV rays. Organic macadamia oil: rich in palmitoleic acid and oleic acid, with a delicious nutty smell, macadamia oil helps protect hair while nourishing, regenerating and soothing.  Organic sesame oil: sesame oil has an effective action of nutrition, hydration and protection of the hair against UV rays.   How to properly make an oil bath? The oil bath has to be done before a shampoo, on dry or lightly damp hair.Take the equivalent of about one to two tablespoons of the Botanic Oil, and apply to your hair at the lengths. You can use the rest of the oil to give yourself a little hair massage. Leave on for 1 hour minimum, the best is to keep the treatment all night, wrapping your hair in a hot towel. The heat will allow the scales to open and the active ingredients in the oil to penetrate better. To heat the towel, you can simply moisten it and put it in the microwave for 1 min.Finish your oil bath by shampooing as usual. Lather it all over the scalp, and repeat the operation if necessary. Finish rinsing with cold water to close the cuticles of the hair and make them shine. To add a touch of hydration to this treatment, add a small amount of the Hydrating Hair Mask and do the Infinium Ritual!    Vigilant points: 1/ Be careful that the hair is not dripping, but simply covered with a thin layer of oil. Too much oil does not boost the active ingredients and can, on the contrary, cause unwanted reactions: suffocation and saturation of the scalp, increased production of sebum and dandruff at the roots... So adapt the quantity to your volume of hair! 2/ Do not multiply the oil baths to amplify the effects. Adopt this deep treatment as a ritual once a week, that is enough in most cases. You can even space them out for up to two weeks: your hair must have time to benefit from the active ingredients provided to it! 3/ SOS colored hair: will the bath cause the color to fade? No way ! The Rodolphe&Co Botanic Oil is completely suitable for colored hair, no risk! 

 Hair clarification: why do a hair detox?  Hair clarification, detox, clay mask… You have probably heard these terms many times in the natural hairdressing world. But what does that mean? What is a hair clarification? And how do you do an effective detox? We will explain everything to you.  What is a clarification?  Like the rest of our body, hair and scalp are subject to many daily aggressions. They are due to environmental pollution, toxins absorbed by the body, or even the many hair products that we apply, especially if they are unnatural and contain silicones... Combined with the nature of our scalp, which can be greasy or even prone to dandruff, the dirt accumulates and ends up suffocating our hair cells. The goal of a hair clarification (or detox) is to eliminate all these impurities and detoxify the scalp, which is the basis for beautiful, healthy and shiny hair. Clarifying products will open the scales of the hair and remove the residues that saturate it to clean it in depth. This will allow the hair to breathe better and be ready to effectively absorb new treatments (natural and organic if possible!) This is why it is important to incorporate hair clarification into your beauty routine.  The benefits of a good detox Lightens, purifies and soothes the scalpLightens the hair and makes it more voluminousDeeply cleans and stimulates shineYou'll feel fresh and revitalized afterwards!  How to detox your hair naturally? A DIY solution for quick and easy hair clarification is to add a spoonful of baking soda to your regular shampoo. This is a homemade recipe for those who don't necessarily have the time and want to do it quickly and without a fuss. The most popular and effective method for clarifying your hair is still the famous "clay mask". Natural clay, whether green, white, red or yellow, has many health-promoting properties that differ depending on their color. For example, white clay, the most common with green clay, is purifying, detoxifying and regenerating thanks to its richness in silica, and remineralizing thanks to its richness in oligo-elements. It is ideal for all types of scalps, especially the most sensitive ones, as it is considered to be very pure.   For a hair clarification by Rodolphe&Co, we suggest using the DTOX Scrub which just had its new packaging, which definitely places it within our Dermo-Specific range. DTOX by Rodolphe&Co is a hair cleansing and detoxifying scrub, particularly rich in marine active ingredients such as mother-of-pearl and kelp from Brittany. The Guérande salt particles will remineralize the scalp and bring the exfoliating side to the scrub. Aloe vera and Damascus rose extracts provide softness and comfort. Kaolin (white clay) is responsible for gently detoxifying and purifying your scalp and hair. Over 98% natural and certified organic by Ecocert and Cosmebio, it is the ideal solution for natural hair clarification! (Find the list of DTOX ingredients here) Good to know: DTOX is ideal for fading colors, especially if you want to transition into natural mineral or plant-based colors. So be careful not to clarify your hair right after a new color!  How to make an efficient DTOX? The DTOX by Rodolphe&Co can be used in 3 different ways: as a scrub, as a poultice, or as a shampoo. As a scrubApply a small amount of product in the palm of your wet hand and emulsify. Apply the product to the wet scalp (or the areas to be treated), and lather while exfoliating the scalp. Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.This exfoliating treatment is to be done once or twice a week. As a poulticeIn a wooden bowl, mix a teaspoon of product with a drizzle of water. On damp hair, apply the product line by line on the scalp and on 2cm of the lengths. Cover the hair with a shower cap to prevent the product from drying out too quickly and leave on for 10 minutes. For rinsing, start by adding a trickle of water to facilitate the emulsion, then rinse thoroughly with clear water.This poultice treatment is to be done twice a month or when you feel the need (heavy, sticky, greasy hair, etc.). As a shampooSince DTOX has cleansing properties, it can replace your shampoo approximately once a week. After the clarification step, whatever the method, we recommend applying an organic hydrating hair mask to close the hair fiber. It is also possible to complete the routine with an organic (non-greasy) Botanic Oil to nourish the hair if necessary.    To go further To complete hair clarification and treat scalp problems in depth, we invite you to discover the range of 100% natural and certified organic Dermo-Specifique serums. 

 What is mineral coloring?  New natural coloring technique that is developing on the market, less widespread than plant-based coloring, you may have already heard of it: it is mineral coloring.  What is mineral coloring? In the recent years, the abundance of coloring products on the market has led to an increase in allergies and revealed the not always very healthy composition of conventional coloring products. Indeed, if the presence of ammonia (or ethanolamine, its replacement in "ammonia-free" coloring, just as harmful) partly explains the deterioration of the hair, allergies are most of the time due to pigments. synthesis commonly used in oxidation coloring (to understand the difference between oxidation coloring and natural coloring, see this article). The Mineral Colors hair color range by Rodolphe&Co was created in response to these allergic reactions. Exclusive to Rodolphe&Co, it has been formulated with respect for hair and overall health, with mineral pigments (therefore of natural origin), a composition without ammonia or ethanolamine, and therefore which does not penetrate the heart of the hair fiber to alter its nature.  Its high concentration of minerals and Mother-of-Pearl from Brittany also help remineralize and energize the hair, restore softness and shine, and care for it. Mineral Colours, a natural and long-lasting hair color  How does mineral coloring work? Formulated with natural ingredients, including mainly pigments of mineral origin, plant active ingredients, butters and oils, the mineral color is activated with an eco-activator based on urea peroxide (from white nettle) which will help to hold the pigments on the hair. The mineral hair color coats the first layers of scales of the hair, without penetrating to the heart of the hair fiber. Therefore, it does not alter its nature. 29 shades available, between pure pigments, natural shades or even pearly colors, can be combined endlessly to offer a unique and customizable result for everyone. So, with mineral colors, you can change your natural highlight, drastically darken your color, or just cover your white roots, all with a very natural result! Note, however, that mineral coloring does NOT lighten the hair, due to its absence of ammonia and ethanolamine. On the other hand, it is still possible for you to lighten your hair with a Mineral Balayage, just as natural. In this case, the mineral color is often used as a toner in addition to balayage, in order to obtain the specific highlight desired.  What is mineral coloring made of? Mineral coloring is essentially composed of mineral and plant active ingredients. These include: Pure and natural extracts of mother-of-pearl from Brittany for its remineralizing effects (all the benefits of mother-of-pearl in this article)Botanical castor oil, a hair strengthener and repairs and nourishes, known to help hair growthBotanical macadamia oil which will create a protective film, limit aggressions on the hair and preserve the colorMineral extracts such as clays or arginine which strengthens the hair fiber and contributes to hair growthGreen tea extracts for its antioxidant propertiesAs well as pigments from mineral origin  What are the benefits of a mineral coloring?  Mineral coloring is a coloring solution that is 95% to 97% natural. It is suitable for pregnant women, people undergoing treatment, people who are usually allergic or with a sensitive scalp, or even anyone who simply wishes to protect their body from the chemical contributions of oxidation coloring. It has a faster resting time compared to plant-based coloring (45min-1hr versus 30min-2hrs depending on the desired results), with a wide range of colors possible. It's also a great toner for a mineral balayage! Guaranteed without ammonia, MEA (odorless ammonia), PEG, EDTA, silicone, PPD, PTD, resorcinol, sulfates, paraben, it offers optimal hold on the hair with 100% coverage of white hair.    A few examples of mineral coloring    Where to do a mineral coloring? Mineral Colours by Rodolphe&Co is a professional color, so it should be done in one of our many partners salons in France and abroad. To find the salon closest to you, check out this link!  For more info about mineral coloring, watch this video Teatime with Rodolphe #4!