Archives for September, 2009
The look of your hair is the one attribute of the body over which you can have direct control. You can alter the length, shape, colour and style of your hair according to the age you wish to appear, and the monetary and social standing you want to assert. The style, length and condition of hair all play a part in how we perceive the people we meet. If you are to get the greatest possible results from your hair care practice, you need to opt for the right hair shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. We can identify hair that is in first-class condition. It is easy to manage and it shines, – it just looks great.
Dry hair is hair that does not contain enough moisture. This is usually because the cuticle has become heavily weathered and porous, so that the cortex cannot retain water. It shows up more in long hair than in short, simply because the hair has been growing for longer and therefore has weathered more. It is more common in women than in men, because women are more likely to wear their hair long. The dryness may come to affect more of the hair if it is given repeated chemical treatments, particularly perming, and especially perming associated with bleaching/colouring.Your hair is dry if: * it looks dull * it feels dry or rough * it tangles easily * it is difficult to comb or brush * it has been treated chemically (permed, bleached or colored) * it is liable to split ends * it is dry and frizzy. If your hair matches any of these criteria, you should choose a shampoo and conditioner that are designed for dry hair.
Fight the harm of colouring, chemical treatments, environmental pollution and heat-styling by deep-conditioning your hair regularly. This will aid you in topping up lost moisture and preserving a shiny and strong appearance to your hair. Cleanse your hair on a regular basis, using good-quality products. Product: Moisturizing Shampoos and Conditioners – Excellent for very dry hair. Restores moisture missing due to blow-drying.
Most importantly – do not forget to condition it well. Products to use: Leave-in Conditioners and Re-constructive Detanglers – A leave-in conditioner is ideal for building shine and body to straight hair and for taming. Cut the ends regularly by a skilled hairdresser, to stop split ends. Dry hair feels dry and it lacks shine and can be difficult to style. Dry hair responds to intensive conditioning.
In a standard, perfect hair shaft, insufficient water can get either into or out of the cortex. This is for the reason that the cuticle covering the cortex is undamaged. But if hair is processed too often the cuticle scales may never go back to their original tightness and the defence they once offered is gone. Over-porous hair is parched, and is prone to developing split ends. The broken cuticle is delicate, and the damage gets worse as time passes. Dry hair feels parched. It doesn’t shine and is hard to style. It does responds to intensive conditioning. Cautious brushing, drying and combing after cleansing is vital.
The bottle should read: Moisturizing or Replenishing. These types of shampoos are heavier on moisturizing, and can leave a very fine film of conditioner on your hair to help keep it smooth and silky. They are formulated to be easy-going on dry, damaged hair. Working best on: Dry, frizzy, damaged hair.
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If you are a female and while in the shower many strands of hair fall out, you are not alone. In the United States, one out of four women experience hair loss. Hair loss in women is about as common as hair loss in men but the causes, the appearance and the effects are not the same.
For instance, men starting losing hair early in life, while women lose it in their 20s to 40s. In addition, stress affects women’s hair more so than a man’s hair. Losing hair is something no one wants to have to go through. Women tend to take loss of hair harder than men, for obvious reasons.
Many women, and men, consider a woman’s hair her “crowning glory.” It’s a symbol of beauty that reflects their femininity and attractiveness. Many will not sit by and watch their hair wash down the drain without a fight. After the initial shock and disbelief, the next step is to take action. Female hair loss treatments are fervently sought.
Were you aware that many instances of hair loss are not due to the hair follicle? Autoimmune problems, chronic illness and hormonal issues all contribute to female hair loss.
Unfortunately, some hair loss is purely in the genes. Female hair loss is a recessant gene, but it’s definitely a possibility. Regardless of why a woman finds herself losing hair, the emotional toll and mental anguish do not diminish.
Studies have shown that women worry more about hair loss than men, for reasons mentioned earlier. If you are experiencing hair loss, you may want to see your doctor to rule out any medical reasons and from there you should consider talking to someone who knows about female hair loss treatment.