Monday, December 15, 2008

When Shampooing Gets to Be Unhealthy for Your Hair

A lot of people use shampoo. With all the shampoo products being sold - like those from P&G - you'd wonder which one is really for your hair. But usually, the labels that define a brand as either made for dry hair, oily hair, or dandruff is enough for you to make the right choice. The problem is when you use shampoo too much. It's a fact that shampoos have ingredients that clean hair, and that means they remove dirt much like soap do. But our hair actually has a coating that keeps it protected from damage. It is also where the dirt attaches to.

The longer you leave your hair unshampooed, the more dirt accumulates on this coating. Frequent shampooing actually prevents this coating from establishing itself in our hair and this makes hair brittle and unhealthy. If you're the type of person who likes to shampoo often, do use a very mild shampoo brand. and do heed the label. If it says "for oily hair" then don't use it if your hair is already greasy. If it says "for dry hair," then do use if if you have dry hair. But in both cases, shampoo sparingly and always dilute with water. Not only will it make your shampoo last, it will also make your hair last longer.

One shampoo that may be useful for regular use is the DailyKind Mild Shampoo. It cleans each strand of hair completely but without creating conditions for dryness that can damage your hair. It is able to do so because it has Ceregen from wheat, protein from quinoa, and seed oil from sunflowers. These work together to make your hair healthy, feel good, and strong without overdoing the cleansing.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Winning the Battle Against Alopecia

by Benedict Smythe

There have been a lot of people that have seemed perfectly healthy, live a clean lifestyle, but still experience the perils of spot baldness. This condition (known as Alopecia as well) is responsible for creating bald spots on the scalp of both men and women alike. The root cause of this condition is still unknown and no definite cures have been found. The consolation to this is that half of the patients of this condition grow their hair back in about a year or so. Doctors employ different kinds of treatments to promote hair growth and to contain hair loss but there are non-medical ways to deal with it.

Wearing wigs

Wearing wigs can be a fun and exciting experience. The wig making industry has created different kinds of wigs to match the skin tone and body structure of a variety of people. You can find a number of different colors, lengths, and styles of wigs in their respective stores. You can try them out and seem which one fits you best.

Wearing hats

Sporting different head gear is also another way to compensate for uncontrollable hair loss. You can let out the artist in you be expressing your fashion sense through mix and matching your outfits. You can choose from different styles and colors of berets, beanies, caps, and top hats to give you different looks for different occasions.

Natural supplements

There are pills and creams that are available that are said to promote the regeneration of our beloved head hair. They are usually found in places like pharmacies and health supplement stores. The ingredients used in them widely vary and there are those that don't do any good at all, while others have worked miracles for people with hair loss problems.

Stargazing

There have been a lot of Hollywood celebrities that have used the bald look to their advantage. They would create a different type of aura when they would attend events and/or appear in movies. Stars such as Bruce Willis (Die Hard Trilogy), Jack Nicholson (Batman), Billy Zane( The Phantom), and Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy) all have little or no hair at all but don't seem to care. They would have a certain swagger in the way they walk, which exudes dignity and confidence.

Looking at how these stars carry themselves, it's easy to see that having hair loss is not a big problem. There is a saying that goes "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade". This pretty much sums up the attitude one should have towards a balding head. If you think positively, you can turn things around and make baldness one of your strengths instead of your weakness. No matter how you would choose to deal with alopecia, what matters most is that you actually deal with it.

You should not lose hope and fight with every ounce of strength you can muster. There are people out there that have had to face worse problems (such as Senator John McCain being a prisoner of war for up to 5 years!) and still had the strength to over come it.

About the Author

This article was provided by the London Hair Replacement Clinic and Wig Trendz Women's Wigs

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Tips to Control Dandruff

by John Browning

Dandruff is a very common problem that affects most of us. In fact, one out of every two is affected by this annoying skin disorder. However, dandruff can be kept under control by maintaining proper hygiene. Here are some simple tips to keep dandruff at bay:

# Wash your hair regularly: Wash your hair every time you take a bath i.e. at least 2 times a day. It is very much important to wash your hair after you sweat as sweat can aggravate the condition. Use a medicated shampoo for best results. Shampoos containing Nizoral are very effective against dandruff. You can buy Nizoral online at many online stores. It is important that you don't change shampoo brands often. Use a good shampoo and use it consistently.

# Don't scratch: Dandruff will cause itching. Restrain from scratching/rubbing as it will only make the problem worse. Apply neem oil and massage gently to obtain relief from itching.

# Stop using hair gels/dyes: Don't use hair styling gels and dyes excessively. These contain harmful chemicals that can damage your hair. Use natural products instead. These are usually much mild on the hair.

It is possible to control by using natural remedies. Here are some natural remedies that have been proven to keep dandruff under check:

# Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil is a natural cure for dandruff. It contains compounds called "terpenoids" which have antifungal and antiseptic properties. Tea tree oil is commonly used in soaps, shampoos and hair oil for its anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat other conditions like acne, athlete's foot, thrush and yeast infections.

# Vinegar: Dilute 2 teaspoons of pure vinegar in 6 teaspoons of water. Apply it to your scalp and let your scalp soak for a few hours. Shampoo your hair afterwards. Repeat this daily for a few days and you will see good results.

# Lemon juice: Lemon juice is a well know natural dandruff remedy. Rub 2 teaspoons of lemon juice to your scalp and let is stay for sometime. Wash your hair afterwards. You can also try mixing equal parts of lemon juice with vinegar for better results.

# Neem oil: Neem oil is very effective against fungal infections. To treat dandruff, apply about 1 teaspoonful of neem oil to your hair and massage gently. Neem oil will provide relief from itching and skin reddening and also strengthen your hair.

If you are still not able to get relief from dandruff after using these natural remedies, it is advisable to visit a doctor or skin care expert.

About the Author

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Different Solutions To Hair Loss

by Kelly Hunter

Everyone in the world is different, thus, everyone is going to need different things that can help them cure baldness. Finding a baldness cure is not easy, because there are so many out there. All of them work, but not all of them are going to work for you. That is why there are so many different types of products out there.

Today we are going to cover a few of the different products you may want to think about using. Now, do keep in mind that the products and steps we are going to talk about today are not going to work for everyone. Lots of people have different issues that could be causing their hair loss, and they have to deal with those issues first.

The first thing that you may want to try as a baldness cure is a topical solution. The most popular of which, would more than likely be Rogaine. There are some other generic kinds of this product that you can get out there that are going to be cheaper if that is a route that you are willing to go. Either way, the product that you get is going to have an active ingredient in it called minoxodil.

Usually the product is going to come in some kind of foam or cream form, which you apply right onto your head. Before you rush out to try this product, you need to know that topical solutions do not work for your hair line, just the crown of your head. Thus, if you have a hairline that keeps on moving back, Rogaine is not going to do much to help you. Also, remember that there is a Rogaine for women, but they have to be sure to get the one made for women, because it has different ingredients in it.

The next thing that you could do is take propecia to help take care of your baldness problems. Now it's important to note that women can not take propecia and it come in the form of a daily pill that you will have to take for the rest of your life. You will notice your hair stops falling out as soon as you take it and starts again as soon as you stop. Once again, this is a type of product that will not work for your hairline as so many people have a problem with. This is a type of product that works for thinning and balding areas on the top of your head. If younger men do take it, it has been proven to be effective in keeping hair from falling out in that area if take early enough.

Now, if you want to take care of your hair problems once and for all, you have to go with a hair transplant. A lot of people thing that hair transplants are not a good baldness cure, because they look so fake. However, those people have not seen the new type of transplant. The days of doll looking hair are over. New science has shown its head, and you are able to have hair from the back of your head move to the front of your head and placed in. The best part about it is the fact that you will not be able to notice that it's a transplant, unless it's looked at by a microscope.

About the Author

Kelly Hunter owns and operates http://www.bestbaldnesscure.com and writes about Baldness Cure

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Beauty Tips - Hair Shampoo Basics

by Debrah Dragon

Shampooing your hair is the most common and effective way of keeping your hair clean. Most experts recommend that you shampoo your hair every day. Shampoo actually helps eliminate the dirt and germs that may have gathered in your hair during the course of the day. However the shampoo you pick will purely depend on your scalp type. There are many types of shampoos available to choose from so a good starting point would be to actually know your scalp type and pick a shampoo accordingly.

Shampoos are designed to clean the hair of dirt, oils, skin particles, dandruff, environmental impurities and other contaminants that build up in hair. The liquid shampoo is combined with water and massaged into the hair and scalp. Lather is generated with helps clean the hair shaft, scalp, and ends. Shampoo manufacturers are constantly offering new and innovative shampoos for a wide variety of hair types and conditions. There are daily cleansing shampoos which contain mild ingredients and are used to remove build up of dirt, styling products, and other debris. There are shampoos engineered for color-treated hair, which prevent color from fading and provide extra conditioning agents that treat dry, overstressed hair.

Shampoos are also available for normal hair, oily hair, and fine hair. There are shampoos which boost volume and increase strength and hair elasticity. There are shampoos that promote shine and manageability for hair types that are coarse or tend to be frizzy and for naturally curly and permed hair, which helps maintain the integrity of the curls.

Shampoos sometimes will be combined with a conditioner ingredient. These are known as "2 in 1" formulas. Shampoo manufacturers even cater to children. Large selections of products are available specifically for infants and children and often provide a mild shampoo which does not irritate the eyes. These are known as tearless shampoos. Kid shampoos usually come fruity-scented and in brightly designed containers. Some shampoos are even colored; however, they do not stain the natural color of the hair itself. For older children and adults, there are shampoos specially formulated to maintain and bring out the tones and highlights of hair's natural colors for blondes, brunettes, redheads, and hair that has matured to gray or white.

There is emerging technology for the over-the-counter treatment of such issues as dandruff, scalp problems, and head lice which are available in shampoo form. For more severe issues, medical intervention and prescription shampoos may be required. Several manufacturers have begun using sunscreen as an ingredient in shampoos to protect the hair from sun damage. Alopecia (hair loss), baldness, and thinness are sometime treated with specialty or prescription strength shampoos which promote thickness and encourage hair growth. Swimmers who have lighter colored hair find frequent exposure to chlorine and other pool chemicals turn their hair shades of green. There are several shampoos available which cleanse the chemicals out of the hair, restore the natural color, and recondition the hair.

Shampoos are a one stop solution to all your hair problems, ranging from hair lice to dandruff. But it is imperative that you pickup a shampoo that suits your hair, experimenting with new brands and products is a good idea just so that you know which other products can be used. In the end it all boils down to actually buying a shampoo that really works for you.

About the Author

Debrah Dragon is a writer for Beauty Items, a website about everything beauty-related - beauty tips, Phoenix hair salons, shampoo products, etc. Debrah is also a featured author at www.ArticleKing.com

Thursday, August 21, 2008

This Year's Top Hair Style and Hair Care Tips

by Chelsi Woolz

At a recent fashion event this year there were 4 key hair style trends: unstructured hair, matt texture (vs shiny glam), quirky ponies, coloured "tie-dyed" and some hair care tips on how to protect your luscious looking hair at winter.

Hair Style

Unstructured Hair
Hair has a simple and almost childlike feel; it is playful and elegantly unstructured. Middle partings on long flowing and tousled hair seem to dominate the runway. There is an abundance of width and horizontal volume that is evident throughout all styles. This width is helping to create much more angular and geometric shapes than we have seen of late. Think fairy floss from the school fair!

Matt Texture
Texture is the big change this season in hair style, with a huge lean toward matt results. Gone is the constant clean sheen we are used to seeing from the "Shiny Glam" look. Light, airy and playful are the buzzwords associated with these new looks.

Ponytails
Ponytails are all about attention to detail. Carefully placed and with slight quirks that are designed to catch the eye and intrigue. Once again contradictions are key, using multiple textures within the ponytail is enough to provide subtle detail. Piecing out selected strands of hair, or using asymmetric partings are just small easy ways to achieve little differences. Hair is also being "brushed back" into itself, or teased for a more dramatic result.

Tie Dyed Colour
Colour is all about layering. Not only are we seeing this come through in most of the clothes, but hair is also adopting this trend. There is a definite "tie dyed" influence in the graduation process of the colour work. Colours are more multi-toned and block in appearance. Very different to your traditional foil highlights! Playful bright tones are designed to make the hair "pop" and become an instant, yet wearable statement.

Hair Care
The chilly weather is the enemy of luscious looking hair! Follow these easy hair care tips to tame your mane at winter.

1. Limp locks are a definite no-no. Fine and limp hair still requires conditioning, although just keep it to the mid-lengths and ends of the hair. Use a bodybuilding product or thickening product like volumising mousse to help pump up and promote stability within your style.

2. Anti Flat shampoo combined with Moisture Therapy conditioner works wonders on fine and limp hair. To create more texture rather than height use texturising spray for a more lived in and gritty feel.

3. Course, dry, or damaged hair is going to need a little more TLC and conditioning. The trick is combining Moisture Therapy shampoo and Silky and Straight conditioner, leave the conditioner in for 3-5 minutes and then rinse. Use a bodybuilding aid with extra moisturisers like the volume booster Mousse to whip that hair back into full flow.

About the Author

When hitting the hairdressers chair this year for your new hair style or just for some hair care treatment, the colours this season are all about "block" techniques creating visual movement by combining two different colours and/or tones.

Healthy Tips - Follow Healthy Tips to Combat Dandruff

by Shilpa Agarwal

Healthy tips should be followed in regard to maintaining good health care for your hair and scalp. An itchy scalp is a sorry condition. It is extremely embarrassing at work or at the bus-stop, at a seminar or a party. There could be reasons like psoriasis, acne or dandruff. Dandruff is a problem that needs to be treated carefully whenever it occurs. There are home-made remedies available. A spoonful of camphor is mixed with coconut oil, or neem oil can be used. Garlic and oil of oregano are also excellent for fighting dandruff.

Dandruff is an itchy, annoying skin disorder of the scalp. There seem to be two different causes of dandruff - internal and external. The internal causes are poor hygiene, emotional stress, lack of rest, excessive sugar and fat in the diet, while the external causes are excessive use of hair sprays, infrequent shampooing or dry indoor heating. Following healthy tips for your hair include using a natural based shampoo every other day, as excessive shampoo can strip the hair of oils. Blow dryers should be used correctly otherwise it can damage the hair. Other healthy tips are a balanced diet to provide your hair with the right amount of nutrients that include fruits and vegetables, proteins and fiber. Drink plenty of water and exercise regularly.

Dandruff is a problem that affects half of the world population, so you do not have to face it alone. It is a health point in your life and needs to be dealt with effectively with healthy tips that you can adopt. There are so many natural remedies which will help you to get rid of dandruff. Vinegar wash is a good home-made remedy. Mix two teaspoons of vinegar with six teaspoons of water, and apply it on your scalp before you go to bed. Apply the same solution in the morning before washing it off. Do not scratch your scalp with your fingernails as it could cause an infection. Following these healthy tips and with the right care, dandruff is manageable and can be kept in control.

About the Author

Shilpa Agarwal owns the firm Sstream Inkk and is herself an experienced content writer who sports content writing as a game rather than work XP. Whether your requirement is for content for your website or for academic publishing, journals or newspapers, PR, blog articles, SEO articles, product descriptions or just general articles; she is just the right stop for you.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Greasy Hair Remedies: How to Get Rid of Greasy Hair

by Jennifer Summers

Greasy hair can appear stringy and fail to keep its lightness and volume within a few hours of shampooing. Greasy hair can seem lifeless, dull oily and lank. It can also appear heavy and flat, refusing to stay clean and fresh. Is this describing your hair? Ever ask yourself "why is my hair greasy?" Others may judge people with greasy hair as having poor hygiene and that they do not wash their hair very often, even if the sufferer washes it every day.

The grease found in hair is called sebum and is oil that is produced natural by the body. Each of the hairs on your head has a gland called the sebaceous gland immediately under the skin, this gland produces sebum. Oil in greasy hair protects each strand form split ends and dryness, and is in fact a sign of healthy hair. Sebum is made as lubrication for the skin and hair, providing a protective barrier and preventing drying. Sebum is the body's own natural moisturizer.

Hormones called androgens can cause greasy hair by stimulating sebaceous glands, causing them to become over active and begin over producing sebum leading to an excess of sebum in the hair. Androgens are male hormones, and although they are present in both men and women, they are higher in men. Androgens make two things happen: First, they enlarge sebaceous glands. Second, they cause the increase of oil production from the sebaceous glands.

As hormones have a role in sebum production, fluctuating hormone levels can be one of the causes of greasy hair. Greasy hair can most commonly be found in older women experiencing the menopause, teenagers in puberty, and women in general because of their monthly cycle or pregnancy. Stress can also be a cause of greasy hair as it can affect hormone levels. People who have fine hair can sometimes suffer form greasy hair because they have more hair follicles and more hair follicles means more sebum producing glands on the scalp.

There are many external causes of greasy hair. Over washing your hair can cause increase sebum production as frequent washing can strip the hair and scalp of all oils causing the sebaceous glands to excrete more to combat this. A build-up of grease can occur due to washing your hair too often. Scrubbing your hair and scalp vigorously while washing you hair can stimulate hair grease. Touching your hair can also increase the glands to over-stimulate, as can vigorous brushing which can carry the oil throughout your hair. Environmental factors such as everyday pollutants can cause hair to look greasy, as can the over use of hair styling products as the products build-up at the roots.

There are also many internal causes of greasy too. I have already mentioned fluctuating hormone levels, but one of the main culprits when it comes to internal causes of greasy hair is diet. Western diets that tend to be greasy, high in fat and sugar, processed and containing additives which can be a major cause of greasy hair as the high fat content increases oil levels in and on the skin. Hormones can be found in meat in the western, adding to the unbalanced hormone levels. A diet lacking in vitamin B can also contribute towards greasy hair.

The best way of avoiding, preventing, treating and getting rid of greasy hair is to treat it from the outside and the inside. On the outside: steer clear of brushing your hair too frequently, and too vigorously. Avoid using a moisturizing shampoo as this can leave some oil in the hair. An extra cleansing or clarifying shampoo that has a mild-ph is the best shampoo to use for greasy hair. When shampooing, massage you hair and scalp lightly and do not scrub your hair and scalp.

When shampooing, leave the shampoo in your hair for approximately 5 minutes for a better clean. Rinse and shampoo again if necessary. It's up to you as to how often you should wash your hair. Once or twice a week is the ideal but to find your own balance of washing and oil production start with washing once a day, reducing how often you wash as you find that balance. If you are going to condition your hair, use a conditioner designed especially for greasy hair, and apply the conditioner not to the roots but to the mid and ends of your hair. If you use a hair dryer to style your hair, heat will stimulate oil production, so don't let it get too hot.

For the inside: do everything you can to reduce any stress that you may have in your life. For your diet, reduce the amount of fat and dairy products, and avoid fried, fatty and greasy foods as much as possible. Consider vitamin B supplements in your diet. Avoid sugar and sugary foods like cakes, biscuits and soft drinks. Reduce the foods containing white flour like bread, pasta and pastries. Be sure to eat lots of nuts, seeds and whole grains, and leafy & green vegetables, salads and fresh fish.

About the Author

Jennifer Summers can help you achieve great looking hair. She is a well of information on greasy hair and regularly provides valuable and informative hair care advice.

Women Hair Loss Treatment

by Traci Ballisager

Hair loss in women is more common than you might think. There are many causes behind women's hair loss, including physical or emotional stress, surgery, chemical treatments and more, but there are also a variety of women hair loss treatment options to try if you are a sufferer. The first thing you need to do is to visit a dermatologist to determine the cause of your hair loss.

Prescription Drugs for Hair Loss in Women

Rogaine, or minoxidil, is a popular treatment. It was originally developed for male pattern balding but works on some female hair loss sufferers too. Rogaine helps to enlarge and lengthen the hair follicle, extending the growth phase and helping you to keep your remaining hair for longer. Another women hair loss treatment is Propecia, or finasteride, which interfere with the process that converts testosterone to DHT in hair follicles. These drugs are pills which are to be taken orally and are unsafe for an expectant mother or a women trying for a baby because they can be damaging to the fetus.

Another pharmaceutical treatment is Aldactone, or spironolactone, which is a diuretic and testosterone inhibitor. This stops androgen related hair loss by impacting the enzyme receptors of the hair follicle. Side effects can include breast soreness but this works well as a women hair loss treatment for some sufferers.

Other Women Hair Loss Treatment Ideas

If pharmaceutical remedies show little or no effect, you might need to consider a hair transplant. This is when small plugs of hair are removed from the body and transplanting on to the balding areas of the head. The process is not cheap but the results are permanent.

Some shampoos and conditioners can make hair loss in women worse and others can treat it. Cheap shampoo, which contains harsh detergents, should always be avoided. Try to find a shampoo with "scalp health" on the label and bend over forwards when you massage it in, to encourage blood flow to the scalp.

Changing Your Diet to Counter Female Hair Loss

If your hair loss is caused by a deficiency, changing your diet or taking a multi vitamin and mineral supplement might be a helpful women hair loss treatment option. If your hair loss is caused by anemia, you should add plenty of iron-rich food to your diet, such as brazil nuts, broccoli and red meat. Vitamin B6 is important if you are a hair loss sufferer, as are iron and zinc. Protein-rich foods and amino acids can fight hair loss. Low copper levels can cause hair loss but too much copper can be toxic so you should speak to a healthcare professional before taking supplements. Vitamin B5, folic acid, silica, biotin and paraminobenzoic acid are believed to maintain the color and thickness of the hair.

Supplements for Women Hair Loss Treatment

Aloe vera can help with hair loss. This plant contains 75 nutrients, 18 amino acids and 12 kinds of vitamins. Indians and Native Americans have used aloe vera for centuries to fight hair loss. Aloe vera balances the scalp's pH and cleans the pores. It can be beneficial for alopecia sufferers because it is a natural anti-inflammatory. Stinging nettles and saw palmetto are other hair loss supplements you can try.

The women hair loss treatment which is best for you depends on the reason why you are losing hair. There are plenty of remedies to try, both pharmaceutical and natural, so it might take a while to find the right women hair loss treatment which offers great results to you personally.

About the Author

Tracy Ballisager is a stay at home mum and provide info on hair loss causes in women .See her website for hair loss hair regrowth in women

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Ceramic Hair Straighteners

by Amy Whittingham

In today's fast paced world, more and more women are choosing hair straighteners to style their own hair instead of visiting a hairdresser, which is both time consuming and expensive. There are several advantages of owning a hair straightener .

They are very handy and you can take them just about anywhere which is great for when you're on holiday, just plug them in and you're away. Hair straighteners are also extremely cost effective. In the long term you can save a a lot of money by styling your own hair as opposed to continual visits to the hairdressers. Another clear benefit is the fact that if you make use of them regularly and correctly it will actually improve your hair.

The majority of the hair straighteners on the market promise women perfectly straight hair. However, to get that perfect style as if it was done by a professional hairdresser you must follow some basic steps. Never do your hair in a rush, hair straightening is time-consuming and should be carried out in a relaxed way. Do small sections of hair at a time, as this will certainly be useful at a later stage. Buy high quality hair irons as they will give better results and help maintain your hair straighter for longer. helpful tips include styling your hair when the weather is fine. Adverse weather conditions like wind, rain or humidity can have a negative affect on your hair, which will make it harder to uphold your style.

When you shower or bathe, don't shampoo your hair too often, but when you do make sure you use shampoos and conditioners that are intended for straight hair. Wet hair is very delicate so ensure that you dry your hair with a soft towel or hair dryer remembering not to dry upwards, which will cause excessive volume. It is imperative that your hair is dry before you use your straighteners. Excessive heat applications are bad for your hair, so it is essential to set the right temperature for your hair type to help make your hair smoother and softer. Genuine ceramic and tourmaline coated straighteners will help you acquire this. These materials create negative ions that when heated, negate the natural positive charges of the hair. It is the positive charges that make your hair dry and tricky to style the way you want.

When you have finished using your hair straighteners, apply a good quality straightening serum or a heat protecting spray. This can help keep your hair straight for up to four days. Bear in mind however, when you wash your hair you may need to repeat the same procedure. Avoid brushing your hair on a regular basis, as it tends to make your hair more greasy and try not to tie up your hair for lengthy period of time as this can ruin the straight look you're trying to accomplish. Finally, make sure you keep a can of good quality hairspray with you which will help keep your hair straight for much longer periods of time.

About the Author

Amy is a part-time author who writes occasional articles on beauty and hair care issues, whilst working on Pink hair straighteners on behalf of compare-ghd.com.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Tips on Removing Black Hair Dye

by Anthony J. Carter

Dyeing your hair needs a lot of practise and some common sense to get the perfect results. Which way your hair looks after dyeing is dependant not only on how the dye is applied, but also on the different kinds of hair dye that are utilised and the hair dye colors that you have applied. Even when things are done right though, there are times when the hair dye you have added to your hair does not suit you and you want to return your hair back to the original color. More often than not, it is a simpler assignment than you may expect, but if you are going to try removing black hair dye, especially from blond or very light colored hair, there are certain things you need to be prepared for.

For brunette or dark hair dye colors, it is necessary to assess precisely what type of hair dye was used before you can start removing the dye. When removing black hair dye from blonde or light hair, it can be as simple as extra shampooing with special clarifying shampoo. If you had used semi permanent hair dye, then extra hair washings will totally remove the hair dye color from your hair. The clarifying shampoo gets rid of the hair dye by stripping it of chlorine, which will remove the color. Use the shampoo a few times to see results.

But at the other end of the stick, if, you have used a permanent hair dye and don'tlike the way your hair is looking now it is going to be more difficult to dispense with the dye from your hair. There are some special products that can be found on the market that work by bleaching the hair to remove color that is not wanted. These are good in removing black hair dye from hair, but they also take away some of your own natural hair color and some of the useful properties that keep your hair healthy.

With all of hair dye removal it is important to treat your hair subsequently for lost moisture. Dyeing and then removing hair dye will dry out your hair excessively and cause it to become brittle. Use a strong leave in conditioner and duck undue washing and shampooing for a three or four days once you have removed all the hair dye. As soon as your hair has recovered from the drying out that is experienced you can decide on another hair dye color to try in order to obtain the hair color that you desire.

About the Author

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About Hair Rebonding

by Alicia Stock

Hair is basically an asleep protein known as keratin. Hair is awake simply at its origin in the follicle. Once damaged, hair cannot be significantly repaired by application of anything to its surface. Hair is blemished by sloppy handling. The better access is to handle your hair kindly - avert rough shampoos, perms, cruel curling methods, and blow-drying. Rebonding is the hottest original matter to strike the hair picture. Rebonding, is the procedure of applying, protein and moisturizer to breakaged hair. Keratine is what the hair is made of. All the amino acid in the hair is what makes upward keratine.

Rebonding takes away the kinks that go in the manner of dead-straight hair. With rebonding hair stays directly still after shampoo. Straight hair performed through crimping disappears the hour you rinse it. Rebonding too frees you to colour, bleach or whatever, as early as a week after the procedure - unlike directly perms, which would get damaged your hair had you opted for any farther procedure, like streaking. Some moment when you take rebonding hair became a harm sometime. Hair rebonding is a procedure where the chemical bonds in your hair are broken, rearranged and bonded backwards again permanently using really powerful chemicals.

Rebonding is one of the most damaging things you can do to your hair. Hair is unalterable altered after the perming process. Chemically treated hair spear are weaker and fracture more easily. This can lead to hair loss. Hair rebonding is a salon service where generally curly hair is turned to straight, controllable hair with the use of a hair straightening product plus a hair iron. This treatment is so famous that "rebonded hair" has become a style on its own. Rebonding gives you gently hair but superior risks because it uses more toxic chemicals. Maintaining the rebonded look means eternal touch-ups, at least, every 6 months.

The rebonding handling has given a really genuine welfare to clients who have problems taming their wavy, dense or "large" hair. Hair that is decently rebonded will keep its fluency for a lengthy period of moment. It is simply in the original hair extend or regrowth region where curls or waves will seem. Popular though rebonding maybe, the fact remains that hair which has been rebonded or straightened several times, or too previously colored. Rebonding will require much maintenance and security during the next rebonding or straightening handling because of its sensitized and fragile circumstance.

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How to Properly Apply Hair Products

Jessica Thomson

Hair is a part of our body which we are mostly concerned about in our daily life. Good quality of hair complements our looks and makes us feel good. We are over obsessed by the way our hair looks.

Roots are the most important part of our hair which we can't see. The hair roots are protected deep inside the dermis within the hair follicles. The hair grows from this part and when they grey, they grey from the roots.

The primary component of our hair is the keratin which is a protein made of long chains of amino acids. The quality and the type of hair generally depend on our ancestors and equally on the care we take. Thus may it be dry hair, oily hair or properly balanced hair, the quality mainly depends on our genes.

With the fast and new technologies being invented every day, the products utilizing these technologies can altogether change the texture, quality and type of our hair. These new products have varied effects on our hair. On one hand they can enhance the quality of our hair while on the other if they do not suit texture of our hair, they can equally damage them. Thus it is very important to know your hairs texture and the products which will complement your hair. But just knowing the products is not enough as one should also know the steps to apply these hair products on our precious hair.

There are many products available in the market for our hair which includes products for smoothening, increase the volume, increase the shine, removing dandruff, decreasing hair fall, dyeing, straightening and curling the hairs. We use these products very frequently in our daily life. But if they are not applied properly on our hair they may cause a lot of damage to them. Thus it is very essential to know the proper application of these products on the hair.

Styling sprays, gels, cream etc. are used very often on our hairs. To properly apply these products, first saturate the hair with the product used and then comb the product throughout the hair for its even distribution. This will apply the product on each strand of our hair rather than just on the top of the hair. Later the hair should be thoroughly rinsed to remove all the chemicals applied on them.

Similarly while shampooing, wet the hair properly under running water for some time. This will remove all the dirt from them. Then shampoo the hair and the scalp slowly until lather is created for 1 minute. Again rinse the hair properly under running water to remove the shampoo completely. Apply a small amount of conditioner throughout the hair and again rinse them properly. The hair should be dried using a dry towel. The use of a blow dryer should be avoided in case of dry hair. Following these steps can thus prevent the untimely falling of your hair.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Nioxin, Thymuskin, Tricomin - Shampoos for Hair Loss

by Brad Chase

Everyone lose some amount of hair daily. This is a normal phenomenon. But when the number of hairs that fall crosses the normal limit, it will result in alopecia commonly called as baldness.

Baldness affects the physical appearance which in turn results in poor self esteem. There are various medications available for the treatment of hair loss. These include medications taken orally and those applied on scalps.

Medicated shampoos are also used to treat hair loss. Shampoos are cleansing agents which neither cause hair loss nor promote hair growth. But those with medications or other supplements added have beneficial effect in the treatment of hair loss.

Tricomin shampoo - Copper is required for the synthesis of the pigment of hair and skin which is called melanin. Copper also inhibits the hormone dihydrotestosterone which is the culprit in male pattern hair loss. It has got antioxidant properties and it also strengthens the connective tissue.

Copper is found abundantly in hair follicles and is responsible for maintaining the health of hair follicle. But the copper content of hair decreases as a person becomes older. This results in hair loss. Tricomin shampoo contains copper. When this shampoo is used, it results in enrichment of the hair follicle with copper. The copper content of the hair follicles increases and it prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth.

Nioxin shampoo - Nioxin shampoo contains eight different systems which are meant for various types of hair. System one to four makes the hair look good and healthy by adding volume to it. These four systems are meant for hairs which are fine, natural or chemically treated. System five and six which are meant for medium to coarse texture hairs, provide the required moisture and make them smooth. System seven and eight energize the hair and make them moist. They are meant for hairs which are of medium to coarse texture and are also chemically enhanced.

Nioxin is a cleansing agent. It removes dirt, toxins and also inhibits dihydrotestosterone.

Thymuskin shampoo - Thymuskin shampoo contains thymus peptides. These are in the form of tiny fragments in the size of 300 angstrom units with penetrating capability. They cleanse the hair follicle by penetrating in to it. Its penetrating and cleansing power is better than any other cleanser.

It removes accumulated oil, dirt, debris and other wastes. Once this is done, the treatment shampoo can be applied to promote hair growth. After cleansing is completed, the treatment shampoo can be applied to promote hair growth.

Thymuskin shampoo is in the market for the past 15 years. It has been proved to be effective by many studies. According to studies done on it, it is effective in preventing hair loss in 67% of the males and 95% of females.

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Brad Chase owns and operates ProgressiveHealth.com which provides information on topics such as: Stopping Hair Loss by Shampooing . He focuses on research articles that illustrate how nutrition, exercise, and diet affect well being.