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Hair questions and problems
Dry hair
Dry, coarse and brittle hair needs to be nourished from within; a conditioner that just rinses out won't do the job. Use an intensive moisturising shampoo which will cleanse without excessive rubbing (which would damage the hair more) and follow with a hot oil conditioner. Heat opens up the hair cuticles allowing the moisturiser to penetrate the hair shaft giving it suppleness, bounce and movement. Mousse on dry hair will make it look dull, use a blow drying or thickening lotion instead.
Greasy hair
Try to avoid daily washing. The sebaceous glands are overstimulated, secreting more grease onto the hair. This creates a vicious circle. The more you wash is the greasier it becomes.
Another problem with regular washing is that although the roots are greasy the rest of your hair is stripped of oil and the ends become dry and brittle. Use a mild ph-balanced shampoo and wash hair without rubbing the scalp too much. Only apply conditioner to the mid and ends rather than at the roots.
Watch your diet. Oily and fatty food can contribute to greasy skin and scalp. Best of all is to use those days when you're at home to give your hair a rest from daily washing. Try using a children's shampoo as these are often mild enough for greasy hair.
Frizzy hair
Keep your hair well conditioned with a rich moisturising product. The hairstyle is also important. If your hair is very frizzy you don't want too many layers. Have a few longish ones. That will allow your hair to flow. Always use a diffuser when blowdrying which will help control the frizz but will not remove all the body.
Grey hair
If you only have a little grey a semi-permanent colour wash ( it stays for six to eight washes) will cover it. For more than 30 per cent grey then a quasi colour covers grey whilst keeping a natural look. When you go grey in patches, a permanent tint or a foil and tone technique - where highlights are woven around the top and crown and a semi-permanent colour is put through the rest of the hair - is the only way to cover up. This creates warmth and depth throughout the hair and halps to avoid hair aging.
Hair body
It is essential you have a good cut, just below jaw length is recommended with a few layers using clever graduation. Colour enhancing can also help to create the illusion of body and blow-drying technique is very important. Start from the crown and take long sweeping sections. Use a wide-toothed vent brush parallel to the hair line an lift the hair up and towards the crown putting a slight crease at the root so you put the lift in at the roots before styling the rest. Use a few large Velcro rollers around the crown. Do it when the hair is still warm from blow-drying; this can give your hair an added lift. Put them in, spray with hairspray and then dry for five minutes with a hairdryer before allowing them to cool down properly.
Thin hair
Thin hair can easily be disguised by a really good cut. The natural look is back in fashion so go for a style that suits your hair type as well as your face shape rather than trying to get your hair to do something which doesn't come naturally.
Choose a style that is not too long and shaped into the nape of the neck. There are a variety of products that can also help. Thickening shampoos work well and also make the hair more controllable. A semi-permanent vegetable wash-in colour can also give a feeling of thickness. Careful drying with a blow dry lotion can also help control flyaway static hair
Should I color?
Nothing can lift your looks and your sprit, like a new hair color! A sassy new hair color lets you look at yourself in a whole new way. There are many, many ways to add color to your hair:
Coloring can add spice and enhance many hairstyles. It's fun and rewarding when it comes out dazzling, yet it can be devastating when it works out wrong. A great color should look as natural as possible. A good color can add shine, drama and fun to your hair. It can make some hair types easier to style. Although the majority of women color to cover gray, many women color for the fun of having a new look.
If you decide to color your hair it would be a wise idea to first educate yourself. You can save yourself some tears and unwanted disastrous results. Remember, if your hair is in a damaged condition before coloring it may very well become worse afterward. Make sure you have your hair in the best possible condition before coloring. For the best results, stay within two shades of your natural hair color.
Semi-permanent color
Want a gentle boost of color with no "roots"? Semi-permanent hair coloring is great for you. Sometimes called glazing, color stains or washes, these can boost hair shine and texture by coating the hair with a non-peroxide color that washes out naturally over 4-6 weeks. Semi-permanent color can only darken the hair and it will cover most gray hair temporarily. These rinses can help tame the frizzies and actually make your hair appear healthier. I strongly recommend that you use semi-permanent coloring for as long as it can produce the results you want before going on to permanent color. It is by far the most gentle on your hair, and a low risk way to "try out" a new color.
Permanent color
Permanent color breaks down the hair cuticle and deposits pigment into the hair shaft. Unlike semi-permanent color, permanent color can lighten your hair. It accomplishes this by bleaching and depositing color in a one-step process. Permanent color can cover gray more extensively. Permanent color can be damaging to hair, and long-term usage can result in permanent irreversible harm to your hair. With a permanent color you can minimize long-term damage by being extra careful with hair in your daily hair care regimen.
Bleaching
Bleaching had a big resurgence in popularity after Marilyn Monroe became a cultural icon. Usually this is a two-step process. First the hair is bleached and then a toner is applied. This is quite rough on the hair. It is also a time-consuming process. Expect to spend at least an hour in the salon every 2-3 weeks for touch-ups. On dark hair it is particularly hard to keep up as well as hard on the hair. If your skin is olive or dark it will look very unnatural.
After the process the hair is so fragile that extra care needs to be taken in blow drying or curling with a curling iron. Keeping it short is probably the best way to go, as you can cut off damaged ends often.
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