When good things happen to bad hair

Vegetarian Times, Dec, 2000 by Valerie Latona

* Invest in a humidifier. Get one for your home and/or office. Adding humidity to dry indoor air can help combat dry, fly-away hair.

* Brush, brush, brush. Brush your hair 50 to 100 strokes per day, upside down if possible, with a firm-bristled brush. This boosts circulation, stimulating the release of the hair's natural oils.

* Avoid the wrong hairstyles. Don't regularly pull you hair back into tight buns, ponytails or braids. Over time, the strands can break and split ends can result. And never use uncoated rubber bands, which can also cause breakage.

editor's picks

SHAMPOOS

* NATUROPATHICA ROSEMARY TREATMENT SHAMPOO with aloe vera and sea algae extract: (800) 669-7618; www.naturopathica.com

* J.F. LAZARTIGUE MICRO-PEARL SHAMPOO: (800) 359-9345; www.jflazartigue.com

* KIEHL'S LECITHIN CONDITIONING SHAMPOO: (800) KIEHLS-1

* PHYTO PHYTOJOBA SHAMPOO FOR DRY HAIR: (800) 55-PHYTO

* ORIGINS THE LAST STRAW CONDITIONING SHAMPOO: (800) ORIGINS; www.origins.com

* THE BODY SHOP BANANA SHAMPOO with vitamins A, B and C: (800) BODYSHOP; www.usa-the-body-shop.com

* THE BODY SHOP BRAZIL NUT RICH SHAMPOO with Brazil nut oil: (see above)

* THE BODY SHOP PALMSHINE CONDITIONING SHAMPOO: (see above)

* JOHN MASTERS ORGANIC HAIRCARE, DRY FORMULA, with coconut soap and essential oils: (800) 599-2450; www.johnmasters.com

* AUBREY ORGANICS SEA BUCKTHORN EGG CONDITIONING SHAMPOO with jojoba and sunflower oils: (800) AUBREY-H, www.aubreyorganics.com.

CONDITIONERS

* NATUROPATHICA HAZELNUT CONDITIONING CREAM with hazelnut oil, jojoba oil and vitamin E: (see above)

* PHILIP B. REJUVENATOR OIL: (800) 643-5556; www.philipb.com

* KIEHL'S EXTRA-STRENGTH CONDITIONING RINSE WITH ADDED COCONUT with panthenol and lecithin: (see above)

* PHYTO PHYTOCITRUS NOURISHING MASK FOR DRY HAIR: (see above)

* THE BODY SHOP BANANA CONDITIONER with vitamins A, B and C: (see above)

* THE BODY SHOP BRAZIL NUT RICH CONDITIONER: (see above)

* TC ESSENTIALS SKIN LOVE 100% SHEA BUTTER; (888) 729-9589; www.skinlove.com

* AUBREY ORGANICS SEA BUCKTHORN EGG CREAM RINSE and LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER (2 separate products): (see above)

STYLING PRODUCTS

* J.F. LAZARTIGUE VOLUMIZING HAIR TONIC: (see above)

* JOHN MASTERS HAIR POMADE: (see above)

* THE BODY SHOP HAIR TOWEL NATURAL (to cut down on blow-drying): (see above)

* AVEDA BRILLIANCE STYLING LOTION (800) AVEDA24; www.aveda.com

Because she swims frequently and highlights her hair, VALERIE LATONA gives her hair an intensive moisturizing treatment at least once a week.