Hair Matters

**Definition of Gluten Free Hair Products:

If a product is called "gluten free," this means that the product's formula does not contain any gluten. However, this is not a guarantee - head warnings:

1. Several of our hair products manufacturing companies are telling us that they have no way of knowing if the raw material used in their product has previously come into contact with gluten, while it was being stored. shipped, or delivered to the manufacturing plant. This means that there is a very small chance that gluten may be present, even though it is not part of the formulation for the product.

2. Most products manufacturing companies change the product formulas without notification.  It is your responsibility to read and verify the label before using to satisfy yourself that the product is still formulated gluten free. 

3. Wheat allergy may sometimes be confused with celiac disease, but these conditions are different.
       3a-A wheat allergy generates an allergy-causing antibody to proteins found in wheat.
       3b-Celiac Disease is a reaction to, one particular protein in wheat — gluten — which causes an
             abnormal immune system reaction in the small intestines of people with celiac disease.
   The best treatment for any wheat allergy is to avoid exposure to wheat proteins. One-way to do this is to substitute Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) for wheat (which has been already been done by  ABBA, Color Lover, & others). You should proceed cautiously however. Why?

4.  Because - if you have a wheat allergy, you may also be allergic to other grains with similar proteins (like Barley, Oats & Rye ... also see Wheat Free Hair Products).

We've been researching the potential harm of gluten in hair products to those with celiac disease. According to the articles we've read, gluten in hair products, like shampoo, should not be harmful to those suffering from celiac disease. Online articles, like the ones we found at MayoClinic.com and CeliacDisease.about.com, both state that gluten molecules are "too large to be absorbed through the skin". What you might have to worry about is if you somehow accidentally ingest the hair products. How could that happen? Well, if you have younger children who have celiac disease, (children also have a higher incidence of allergies to wheat proteins) maybe they could accidentally ingest a strand of hair or even the soap bubbles while they bathe. It really seems to depend on how sensitive you/they are and how great your concern is.

Everyone reacts to different elements in different ways.  Some people say that after they stopped using shampoos or lotions that contained gluten, they no longer had adverse skin reactions/irritations. Because gluten is too large of a molecule to be absorbed by skin, they were may/probably having a reaction to a different ingredient in the product and not the gluten.

We're still learning about gluten in hair products and shampoo. If you'd like to pass us any helpful information you may know about gluten in hair products, feel free to email us. There is also a great discussion board about this topic at www.Celiac.com

** Gluten Free Roffler Hair Products

Roffler Hair Products are essentially gluten free with respect to formulation and ingredients. There is always a remote chance that the raw materials supplied to Roffler, may have come in contact with glutens upon transport or processing. Roffler does not test to insure every batch is gluten free, as gluten is not part of the product formulation or ingredients

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** Gluten Free Abba Hair Products

Abba Hair Products pro Quinoa wheat-free formulation

Gluten Free: in the Hair Products manufacturing business generally means...  formulated with raw materials that do not contain gluten.

• Note: hair product manufacturers, do not spend the money to test every batch to certify that trace amounts of gluten or wheat are not present. If you are highly gluten sensitive, gluten free formulation greatly reduces your gluten risk. But gluten is generally NOT tested for, nor are products guaranteed to be gluten free, by any manufacturer, that we know about at this time.

• - see Abba Hair Products

• If you are gluten sensitive we feel the Abba Pro Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) -wheat free- formulations are a big step in the gluten free formulation process. Good Work Abba!

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• Let's compare wheat free/gluten free product formulation in hair products to being peanut-free on an airplane.

• As you know you are no longer given peanuts when you fly because some passengers are highly allergic to peanuts.  However airplanes are not guaranteed to be peanut oil, peanut dust or even 100% peanut free.

• Think of all of the passengers on the airplane as if they were molecule in a formula. What if one of the passengers had just visited a peanut farm or factory, and was covered in peanut dust...  or just eaten some peanuts, and absent mindedly put the empty peanut bag in his or her pocket, or... perhaps one passenger decides to bring a peanut-butter & jelly sandwich on board to stave off hunger during the flight. Although the airplane company has eliminated the introduction of peanuts into their airplane they have not tested every passenger (molecule) to guarantee that each person is free of all peanuts and/or peanut related buy products.

• Similarly Hair Product manufacturers can not and do not control every step from the farm to the storage area and all the vehicles that transport all of the products used in the formula they specify. It is just cost prohibitive, and not required for over 98% of the product users.
   

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** Gluten Free Framesi Products

The entire Color Lover Hair Products Line

Color Lover Curl Shampoo

Color Lover Moisture Shampoo

Color Lover Smooth Shine Shampoo

Color Lover VOLUME Shampoo

Color Lover Curl Conditioner

Color Lover Moisture Conditioner

Color Lover Moisture Masque

Color Lover Smooth Shine Conditioner

Color Lover VOLUME Conditioner

Color Lover VOLUME Leave-In Conditioner

Color Lover Hair Primer 11

	BY Framesi Mousse Light An alcohol free, moisture-rich foam that adds body, volume and shine. Adds lift and control to even the most lifeless hair. Thermal and UV protectant.		BY Framesi Mousse Strong An alcohol-free, moisture-rich foam that creates ultimate hold, volume and shine. Perfect for all  hair styles that require extra strong hold and support. Thermal and UV protectant.
	BY Framesi Hair Spray Strong A fast-drying, finishing aerosol with an extra firm hold. Mish Hair Spray Strong is a 55% VOC formula with an ultra fine spray. Will not build up or flake. thermal & UV protectant.		BY Framesi Slush Gloss A clear lotion that creates exceptional shine while smoothing split ends and frizz. superior slip and added softness, manageability and shine, alleviates fly-aways.
	BY Framesi Glaze A lightweight glaze that creates a strong hold. Glaze builds body and volume while giving the hair soft touchable definition. Thermal and UV protectant.
	Framesi Biogenol Nourishing Shampoo For normal or color treated hair. Add body, shine and energy to your hair with the organic vegetable proteins and vitamins.		Framesi Biogenol Moisture Rinse A light daily conditioner that locks in moisture, adds superior body and shine, reduces static and prevents split ends. This conditioner is formulated for color-treated hair and contains natural anti-oxidants to prevent fading. Glycerin free.

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** Gluten Free Lanza Hair Products
 

	Lanza Healing Volume Shampoo Adds body and fullness while preserving hair color. Healing Volume Shampoo is sulfate free		Lanza Healing Volume Conditioner Adds volume and shine while providing weightless conditioning. Eliminates frizz and provides light condition that closes the cuticle for smoothness while adding shine and building body.
	Lanza Healing Strength White Tea Shampoo Contains white tea, soap bark, Vitamin C, UVA/UVB and UVC protectors and Anti-Ozone Pollution Guards.		Lanza Healing Strength Manuka Honey Conditioner Contains manuka honey, kaolin mud, Vitamin C, UVA/UVB and UVC protectors and Anti-Ozone Pollution Guards.
	Lanza Healing Strength Neem Plant Silk Serum Contains Vitamin C, UVA/UVB and UVC protectors and Anti-Ozone Pollution Guards.		Lanza Healing Volume Daily Thickening Treatment A diameter-boosting formula that plumps each hair strand to build body and volume from within. Cortical structurizers provide incredible lift, support and manageability.
	Lanza Healing Moisture Tamanu Cream Shampoo Delivers moisture deep into the hair's hydrated zone and seals in moisture, allowing hair to stay hydrated up to 2 time longer.		Lanza Healing Moiture Kukui Nut Conditioner Delivers soothing hydration to the hair's cortex and seals in moisture, allowing hair to stay hydrated up to two time longer.
	Lanza Healing Moisture Noni Fruit Detangler Improves combability and provides optimal hydration without heaviness. Seals-in moisture, allowing hair to stay hydrated up to 2-times longer.		Lanza Healing Moisture Moi Moi Hair Masque Instantly release super-concentrated hydrators upon contact with the hair. Nano Science delivers hydrators deep into hair’s inner cortex
	Lanza KB2 Moisture Shampoo A moisture-rich cleanser with tonic herbals to soothe & calm the hair.		Lanza KB2 Detangler Lightly creamy lotion that rescues hair from tangles & knots that lead to rough hair & split ends. Quickly absorbs to add natural body & softness without extra weight.
	Lanza Moisture Treatment A potent nutrition rich cream that restores vital moisture & elasticity to dry hair.		Lanza Magic Bullet A revolutionary deep-penetrating formulation that heals from within to add shine, calm frizzies, and extend the life of your color.
	Lanza Hair Repair Leave-in Protector A quickly absorbed, super light, moisturizing conditioner and protection lotion. Shields hair from heat and external stresses.		Lanza Hair Repair Reconstructor An ultra-rich, fast-acting hair repair treatment that helps reverse chemical damage, promote healing, and restore overall tensile strength in the hair.
	Lanza Keratin Booster A combination of highly concentrated Keratin Amino Acids 150 MW and catalytic enzymes… Increases the effectiveness of chemical services and reconstructive treatments.		Lanza Chemical Balancer An acidifying rinse that closes the cuticle layer... locks in results and returns hair to its normal pH level.
	Lanza Color Care Preserving Shampoo Get unsurpassed color retention with this extra mild, sulfate-free formula. Triples your UV protection and gives you silky shine.		Lanza Color Care Preserving Conditioner Get unsurpassed color retention with this conditioner. Reduces combing stress by 50% by smoothing and detangling the hair.
			Lanza Art Elements Powder Up Texturizer This unique powder dissolves immediately and absorbs into each strand of hair to provide elevated support and control. Allows natural movement and separation that will last throughout the day.
	Lanza Art Elements Design Foam A 5-in-1 conditioning and styling foam that provides complete styling control with or without heat, with we hair or dry hair, for roller sets, blow drying or naturally drying styles.		Lanza Art Elements Bungee Elastic styling cream. Stretches and holds with body and bounce. Promotes malleable art forms, disjointed designs and moveable stretch.
	Lanza Art Elements Polyester Adds texture, volume and shine. Provides long-lasting resilient support with touchable movement		Lanza Art Elements Sequin Anti-frizz styling shimmer. Decorates and defines with a glistening shine. Provides a brilliant burst of high-gloss sheen with soft hold.
	Lanza Art Elements Taffy Shapes, manipulates and twists hair into a diversity of artistic designs. Directs hair into movable forms and stylish contours.		Lanza Art Elements Tight Styling Glue Lanza Tight is an extreme styling glue you can use to shape, spike, twist and turn your hair!
	Lanza Art Elements Design Cream Design cream helps hair keep it's shape and style while making it more controllable. It gives you moveable support, weightless styling, and a radiant shine.		Lanza Art Elements Spray Gel Lanza Spray Gel is a light mist that will give your hair the body and shine you desire with plenty of support.
	Lanza Urban Elements Molding Paste New Urban Elements hair thickens molding paste adds volume and definition.		Lanza Urban Elements Mega Gel A multi-purpose, non-alcohol gel with a strong hold, but a soft natural touch. Can be used for blow-dry or naturally sculpted styles. Formulated for everyone, for everyday use.
	Lanza Urban Elements Dramatic F/X A super-fine, medium hold mist to complete your styling with the detailing and defining capacity required for today's styles. Gives extra support for gravity defying styling		Lanza Urban Elements Leave-in Conditioner A light replenishing conditioner that adds incredible body and sheen without weighing down the hair. Protects hair from daily exposure to heating elements and the environment.
	Lanza Urban Elements Remedy Shampoo A creamy, soothing shampoo to replenish lost moisture, heal dry scalp, and restore natural balance to problem scalp and dehydrated hair.		Lanza Urban Elements Daily Clarifying Shampoo A multi-action shampoo formulated to gently cleanse as it normalizes oil secretions and brings a natural balance to oily scalp and hair.