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What is Flaky Itchy Scalp? – This is not the same as dandruff. It is basically dead skin that flakes off of the scalp and appears on the shoulders. In addition, the scalp is red and itchy and tender to touch, whilst the hair appears dull. Flaky Itchy Scalp Causes – There are many reasons [...]
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Basic conditioners are the most commonly used products for day to day hair care. They are applied after washing and left on for a few minutes so that the ingredients can penetrate the newly washed wet hair. They can then be rinsed off with warm water or a rinsing solution. The result is hair that [...]
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What is Dandruff? – Also known as seborrhoeic dermatitis and is not to be confused with a flaky scalp, this condition is when the skin becomes scaly on the scalp and starts to shed at an increased rate. There is also an increase in sebum from the sebaceous glands. The scales become oily and fall [...]
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Although conventional products used to colour hair are much more gentle these days, there are a few people who prefer to colour their hair naturally without the use of harsh chemicals. Luckily, there are natural hair-colour ranges available in a variety of different shades. These products however, are only semi-permanent, so need applying more often. [...]
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These are used when the hair has been damaged by chemical or physical abuse and has started to appear limp due to loss of elasticity. Restructurants are designed to penetrate the cortex in order to strengthen and repair the very inner part of the hair follicle. If the hair has been badly damaged, it is [...]
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What is Hair Product Build-Up? – The hair cannot be cleansed or conditioned properly due to a build-up of residue. It makes the hair appear dull and it lacks lustre. In addition the hair is difficult to colour or perm as the congested hair blocks the absorption of the chemicals and can make a colour [...]
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What is Grey Hair? – This is when hair changes from its normal colour as we age and occurs very gradually. Grey Hair Causes – Due to changes in the pigments of the hair and is normally associated with the ageing process. Can be accelerated by stress, injury or extreme trauma. Nutritional deficiencies may be [...]
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What is Frizzy Hair? – This happens when even the slightest amount of moisture comes into contact with the hair, causing it to go out of control. It appears messy and dry and completely lacks any lustre. It usually happens when it is raining, even if it is only a fine drizzle. Frizzy Hair Causes [...]
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These are based on vegetable oils and are designed to give an intensive, deep nourishing treatment. They only need to be used occasionally, however this does depend on the condition of the hair. Hot oil products are normally purchased as a one-off treatment and appear as a small transparent plastic tube filled with oil. They [...]
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As the name suggests, leave-in conditioners are designed to be applied to the hair and left on it, so no rinsing is needed. They help retain moisture and are particularly useful at reducing static in fine hair, without causing ‘conditioner overload’ where the hair gets too heavy and goes limp. Leave-in conditioners are easy to [...]
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