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Aloe is Plaine Products' Main Ingredient
Plaine Products uses aloe as its main ingredient instead of water, creating concentrated products that nourish hair and skin while cleansing. Sustainably sourced from certified, fair-trade farms, aloe provides powerful benefits for scalp health, hydration, and skin renewal — all with less waste and longer-lasting products.
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Styling Products for Summer Hair: Hair Repair & Sea Salt Spray
Summer is a tough on hair: lots of sun, pool and ocean time. Plaine Products' Hair Repair is the perfect antidote. And to get that summer hair look just perfect, our Sea Salt Spray is all you need.
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Is a non-toxic lifestyle right for you?
The average person is exposed to millions of toxins daily which can be devastating to our physical and mental health. For this reason, ALL of Plaine Products are toxic free! Our products are not only safer for people but for animals, and the environment.
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Styling Gel now available in 2.5 oz Travel Size!
Since the day we launched Styling Gel, you all have been asking us to make a smaller bottle… and we listened! Whether you're a frequent traveler, a gym regular, or just someone who values convenience, the new 2.5 oz travel size bottle is perfect for taking your favorite styling product with you on-the-go. The travel size is also great if you haven't yet tried our Styling Gel! Our aloe-based Styling Gel has the lightweight consistency of a cream with the hold of a gel. It works well on all hair types and can be used on wet, damp, and dry hair. You can use Styling Gel to enhance your natural curls, hold your hairstyle all day, or tame frizz and baby hairs. Sustainable Style, Anywhere You Go The 2.5 oz size Styling Gel joins our other Plaine Products travel size bottles, including our core products of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and body lotion, and fan-favorite, Hair Repair. Our reusable, refillable, plastic free travel sizes work great for being on the road or giving Plaine Products a try for the first time. They are compact, lightweight, and TSA-approved, making them the perfect companion for your travels. And they can be refilled at home with our larger 10oz and 16oz bottles! If you are someone who is always on the move, Plaine Products travel size bottles allow you to maintain your desired look without compromising on sustainability. Plaine Products Styling Gel Is Unique While the fact that our Styling Gel is packaged in a reusable aluminum bottle that can be refilled and reused makes it unique, the clean beauty ingredients make it shine. You can learn more about the vegan, natural ingredients in our Styling Gel here. It's suitable for all hair types, so whether you have curly locks, straight strands, or those pesky flyaways, this Styling Gel has got you covered.Elevate your on-the-go styling routine with this eco-friendly, travel-friendly solution that allows you to maintain your style without compromising your values. Make every journey a stylish one with Plaine Products' Styling Gel – now available in the perfect travel size!
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Plaine Products: Your Hair Care Solution for Common Problems
Here at Plaine Products we pride ourselves on making hair care products that work for everyone and solving problems. We don't just reduce plastic, we can also help solve dandruff, hair loss, dry ends, frizzy hair and more common hair and scalp problems.
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Simplify Your Routine with a 2-in-1 Hair + Body Wash
Multi-tasking products like our 2-in-1 Hair + Body Wash is making waves in the world of personal care. If you’re looking to streamline your routine without sacrificing quality, this versatile product may be just what you need.
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Achieve Effortless Beachy Waves: A Complete Guide To Sea Salt Spray
Dreaming of effortlessly tousled, beachy waves? Plaine Products' Sea Salt Spray might just be the secret weapon you need to recreate that fresh-from-the-beach look - without the trip to the beach. Perfect for adding texture and volume, sea salt spray is a must-have styling product for anyone looking to achieve natural, carefree waves.
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Curly Hair Guide
Did you know there are 9 different curl types?! We help you identify your curl type and share how you can keep your curls happy.
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Introducing Purple Shampoo: Keep Your Blonde Hair Bright and Beautiful
For our blonde, & gray-haired friends, we bring you our latest - Purple Shampoo! Blondes and grays, whether natural or dyed, know the struggle of maintaining that perfect shade. Over time, your gorgeous blonde hair can take on unwanted yellow or brassy tones, making it look dull and lifeless. Enter purple shampoo—a game-changer in the world of hair care. Plaine Products Purple Shampoo will neutralize unwanted brassy hues while strengthening and repairing hair strands. It brings out the best and brightest shades of blonde, silver, and gray and tames unwanted brassy undertones on brunettes. But what exactly is purple shampoo, and how does it work? In this post, we'll dive deep into everything you need to know about purple shampoo, including who it's for and how to use it effectively to keep your blonde hair looking its best. What is Purple Shampoo? Purple shampoo also referred to as a pigmented shampoo, is a specialized hair care product designed to neutralize brassy and yellow tones in blonde, silver, or gray hair. The purple pigment in the shampoo counteracts these unwanted tones, leaving your hair looking cooler, brighter, and more vibrant. But why purple? It's all about the color wheel! Purple is directly opposite yellow on the color wheel, meaning it can cancel out yellow tones effectively. Who Should Use Purple Shampoo? Blonde Hair Whether you're a natural blonde or have lightened your hair with bleach, purple shampoo is your best friend. It helps maintain the ashy, cool tones in blonde hair, keeping it from turning brassy over time. Silver or Gray Hair Silver and gray hair can also benefit from purple shampoo. It helps to keep these shades looking vibrant and free from any dullness that might come from environmental factors. Highlighted or Balayaged Hair If you have highlights or balayage, especially if they're blonde, purple shampoo can help maintain the brightness of your highlights, preventing them from becoming too warm. How Does Purple Shampoo Work? The science behind purple shampoo is simple yet effective. The purple pigments in the shampoo are deposited onto the hair shaft, where they neutralize yellow and orange undertones. This helps to keep the hair color looking bright and fresh. Most purple shampoos are formulated to be used once or twice a week, depending on how brassy your hair gets as well as your desired hair color. How to Use Purple Shampoo Using purple shampoo correctly is crucial for getting the best results. Here's a step-by-step guide: Start with Wet Hair: Make sure your hair is thoroughly wet before applying the shampoo. As with all of Plaine Products Shampoos, with aloe as our base, you need more water for a good lather. Apply Evenly: Work through hair from roots to ends to ensure full coverage and even toning. Leave it On: Allow the shampoo to sit on your hair for 1-15 minutes, depending on how much toning you need. Be cautious not to leave it on too long, as it could give your hair a slight purple tint. Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse out the shampoo completely, making sure no residue is left behind. Follow with a Deep Conditioner: Use our deep conditioner to keep your hair hydrated and smooth. How Often Should You Use Purple Shampoo? The frequency of use depends on your hair type and how brassy it gets. For most people, using purple shampoo once or twice a week, as a supplement to their regular shampoo, is sufficient. However, if your hair is particularly prone to brassiness, you may need to use it more often. Always pay attention to how your hair reacts and adjust your usage accordingly. Who else can use Purple Shampoo? You can use purple shampoo on darker hair shades too, not just blonde. Purple shampoo can help neutralize some brassy tones in your brown hair, as it does with blonde hair. Purple shampoos are most efficient when balancing light, color-treated strands on brown hair. Although purple shampoo can help hair of any shade look healthier, using purple shampoo might not be particularly effective if you have full tresses of dark brown hair. But, if you have dark hair with highlights, the purple shampoo will help tone your lightened strands. Everything from excessive styling heat and UV Rays to the presence of minerals in water can make your brunette hair brassy with unwanted yellow or orange undertones weeks after coloring. Although purple shampoos are mainly famous among blondes, you can also use them on darker shades of blonde or to boost brunette, gray, silver, white, or platinum-colored hair. Purple shampoo is for anyone looking to lower orange, brassy, or yellow tones in their hair hue. Who should not use it? If you have dry, damaged, or overly porous hair you'll want to monitor the color correction because it will be extra sensitive to the effects of purple shampoo. Purple shampoo is less effective on darker hair. Black hair will not have many, if any, benefits from purple toning. Will it turn my hair purple? The violet pigment in the purple shampoo will not damage your hair; however, if you leave it on your hair for too long, those purple pigments will handle their job a little more effectively and could turn your hair into a purple-violet color. Especially if your hair is white, bleached, or over-processed. Purple shampoo is a must-have for anyone with blonde, silver, or highlighted hair. It’s a simple yet effective way to keep your hair color looking fresh and vibrant. Remember to use it correctly and adjust the frequency based on your hair’s needs. Ready to banish brassiness for good? Try our purple shampoo and see the difference it makes!
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