Protect Your Hair

Hair Treatment Beware!

Posted on: July 10th, 2010

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The advancement of technology contributed a lot in the hair industry. Today, we already have a lot of great hair techniques like colouring, blow drying, perming , steaking and straightening. We cannot deny the fact that a lot of vain, pretty girls have been addicted to this trend. Females nowadays are much more open with makeovers. You just have to keep in mind that if you have been constantly undergoing these trendy hair processes, you must use a good shampoo and conditioner that is prescribed by a hair expert for maintenance. If not, there is a big possibility that you will face thinning and hair loss in the near future.

Taking care of hair extensions

Posted on: June 10th, 2010

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Take care of your hair extension. Here are some tips:

1. Select one that suits your personality.
2. When not in use, keep them in the cover that is provided when you bought them.
3. Keep hair extension in normal temperature.
4. Do not pack damp or wet hair extensions.
5. Do not let your children play with them.
6. Be sure to keep them away from dust and dirt.
7. Handle them with care.
8. Ask your hairdresser special care tips for the type of hair extension you bought from him/her
9. For proper hair extension care you should be careful to wash with warm water only.
10. Use shampoo in cleaning your hair extension.

Washing your hair the right way

Posted on: May 10th, 2010

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Do not use hot water for washing your hair; always use warm water for washing your hair. When you find excessive hair loss you should consult to your doctor or perhaps an experienced/specialist hair styler to find out the reason for hair loss and take proper treatment immediately. If you have dry hair then takes extra precaution to maintain your hair. Oily hair is not harmful but excess oil should be treated well to protect your hair. Take a balanced diet preferably protein rich foods, avoid oily or fatty food. Always keep your hair clean, don’t allow dirt or dust to come in contact with your hair. Try not to take unnecessary medicines that might cause hair loss. A little care and attention to your hair can protect your hair from any diseases and hair loss. Depending on the type of your hair, i.e. dry hair, oily hair or normal hair you should maintain your hair.

Protecting Your Hair from Chlorine Damage

Posted on: April 10th, 2010

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For the swimming pool fanatics, beware! Take care to protect your hair from chlorine damage. The chlorine in the water will cause bleahing to your hair, if the pool water is left on your hair without washing your hair immediately. So, your hair will become discolored or beached strongly. This looks very unattractive, besides hair will not be healthy at all. Protect your hair from cholrine. Use deep hair conditioners. Also, one home remedy is to wash your hair with apple cider vinegar. Then follow with club soda. These home remedies wil remove excess chlorine from your hair. The process is called carbonation.

The rays of the sun can also damage your hair. Wear a hat or a cap, though sometimes it may look funny, depending on the setting or your activity. Thin of other protection, like a bandana.

Use of Nioxin Actives

Posted on: March 10th, 2010

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Nioxin Actives–these are formulated for people who do not color their hair or treat them with chemicals. It has a varied list of products that help people with thinning hair treat their problems or help people prevent the thinning of hair through deep cleansing the harmful hormones. This will prevent environment build up, which in the process lead to thinning hair for both men and women.

Here are some popular Nioxin Actives: Bionutrient Actives Cleanser, Bionutrient Actives Treatment, leave in conditioner and Bionutrient Active Scalp Therapy.

Loss of Hair

Posted on: February 10th, 2010

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People have always placed a big importance to hair and hairstyle, often called our “crowning glory.” That is why, people tend to be conscious and do a lot of things on the hair. Thus, a lot of conditions have arisen, like diseases of the hair and scalp, including excessive hair loss. Sometimes people are not aware that the hair sheds a lot, and before they know it, hair has thinned significantly. Observe your hair, if you see hair falling in significant amounts when combed, be alarmed. In this case, consult a dermatologist, who could still do something about it.

When your hair cycle growth is disturbed, chances are your hair will fall gradually. Other causes of hair fall are medications, diet, hormones, improper hair care, pregnancy, poor eating habits. some other diseases, stress and pressure. Some of these could even result to balding.

Another condition is alopecia areata or sudden hair loss. This causes circular and smooth bald patches, which may be up to 3 inches across. They may also overlap. This may be because of severe stress and heredity.

Source: HairSource.com

Hair serum

Posted on: January 10th, 2010


Hair serums are selling like hot cakes in the market. This is because of the increasing symptoms of sun damage the hair is being exposed to every day. The best kind of hair serum coats the hair with sun protection. Yes there is such a thing as sun block for your hair. In fact, it is a popular treatment form Hollywood celebrities. It must be noted that the hair is the part of the body which suffers direct contact from the sun. Having said this, it is only natural that it gets damaged pretty badly. Over exposure to the sun can cause the hair to be dry and brittle. This is where hair serum comes in, it provides a second layer so that the hair does not have to be the first line of defense against the sun. Lets just say that the hair serum acts like some kind of an umbrella.

Surgical Hair Restoration

Posted on: December 10th, 2009

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Hair grafting, one type of surgical hair loss treatment, is the process of harvesting hair from actively growing parts of the head and transplanting them where growth is dormant. This process is effective for male pattern baldness.

The use of mini-grafts and micro-grafts have improved the positive results of hair replacement surgery, transplanted hair grows for the rest of your life. Hair grafts are less successful in black patients because the spiral shape of the follicles makes them susceptible to damage.

Refinements in hair restoration surgery, the modified scalp reduction procedures, and improved mini and micro-grafting techniques, by angling of grafts, have better cosmetic results.

Beware of Hair Gels!

Posted on: November 5th, 2009

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A lot of people especially the teenagers are fond of hair gels. They are fun and exciting to use since you can freely experiment with different hair styles with the use of this product, but did you know that hair gels may cause you hair loss especially the male populace? According to a study by hair experts, about 40% of male hair loss problems blame hair styling gels.

It is recommended by hair experts that we use all-natural products such as Aloe Vera Gel instead. It is a pretty good alternative since it does not only give you great hair style, but it also safe for your hair.

Better Shower Regularly

Posted on: October 29th, 2009

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Are you aware that some people experience hair loss because they don’t shower regularly? It’s true, yet some lazy individuals don’t pay attention with this fact. The reason on why it also affects our hair is that not showing regularly brings too much unwanted sebum on our hair. This is the main cause on why our hair gets too much dirt, which unfortunately leads to hair loss later on. The best solution with this hair loss problem is to shower daily. Better use a shampoo and a hair conditioner to assure that your hair scalp is as clean as you want it to be