Myra: Why do I have
very fine hair?
Answer: All the basic hair types are
inherited.
Myra: What is the best way to care for fine hair?
Answer: You must be very gentle with fine
hair. Use a soft boar bristle brush and natural wood or bone combs. Do
not use any plastic brushes or combs on your hair. Try to avoid over
exposure to wind , sun and chemicals that are in perms and colorings.
Shampoo or rinse immediately after swimming in pools or sea to remove
chlorine and salts.
Myra: Why do I have oily hair?
Answer: Overactive
sebaceous glands are responsible for producing excessive oil that causes
oily hair.
Myra: How often should I shampoo very oily hair?
Answer: Shampooing every day can
aggravate the problem as the glands become even more active with the
constant stimulation. Dry shampoos are an excellent compromise as they
remove the oil effectively between wet shampoos. Do not use very hot
water, and brush hair gently the whole length of the hair shaft to
distribute the oil. Oily hair benefits from the use of vinegar or
lemon rinses as these close the hair cuticles, strip the excessive
oil, and leave the hair shining and manageable.
Myra: Why do I have dandruff?
Answer: Dandruff is caused by excess
sebum blocking the pore of the hair follicle as it dries and turns
into little white flakes
Myra: Does diet play a role in the condition of hair?
Answer: Yes, healthy hair
comes from within. Check the following list of nutrients to make sure
you are getting optimum benefits from your diet;
Essential fatty acids to condition and lubricate
Iron - its absence makes hair dull and brittle
Sulfur is needed to maintain hair color
Copper and zinc - lack of these minerals
causes deterioration to hair
Vitamin C is necessary for maintenance of
capillaries that carry blood to hair follicles
The external care that we lavish on our hair is going to be wasted if
we do not have the proper diet and use proper styling brushes and
combs
Myra:
What's a good brush to untangle wet hair?
Answer: Try our original VENT nylon
brush, or one of
our seamless bone combs.
Myra: I'm always in a rush. What's
a good brush
for a girl always on the move?
Answer: The thermal paddle brush permits
smooth air flow while accelerating drying and styling. A
good choice
for anyone in a hurry.
Myra: I have been under a lot of
pressure with my
career. My hair suddenly seems dull and lifeless. Is it
possible that stress could affect my hair?
Answer: Yes, your hair and
nails are barometers of health and are frequently the
first part of our bodies to warn us that all is not well.
This is a factor in hair appearance that is rarely
considered. Healthy hair is dependent on proper nutrition,
enough sleep, and coping with stress and pressure.
Myra: Why does my hair seem to
always be dull and damaged at the end of the summer?
Answer: Ultra violet rays from the sun
dry and discolor our hair to make it fragile. The wind,
sea water and chlorinated pool water sensitize the
keratin scales of hair making it very easy to break. Hair
must be protected from the sun, and summer environment
just as the skin. Try to avoid use of a very hot
dryer. Wash hair after exposure to salt, chlorine and
sand. Use quality shampoo, conditioner, seamless combs (bone
combs) and natural bristle brushes.
Myra: Is the hair dead?
Answer: Our hair is alive. It is
born, it grows, it dies and it falls out, and is replaced
by other hair. We have a hair capital for each papilla
which is defined at birth. When a hair dies it is
automatically replaced by the next one. Each hair can be
renewed 20 to 25 times during our lifetime. Hair is a
living organism needing special care and regular
maintenance.
Myra: Should
I shampoo twice for extra cleanliness?
Answer: Today's shampoos are designed
to remove dirt and oil with one wash. The old "lather, rinse,
repeat" was a marketing ploy to get people to use (and buy) twice
as much shampoo.
Myra: Is
it bad to shampoo every day?
Answer:
No. Most shampoos are designed for everyday use on normal hair. If
your hair is dry you probably do not need to shampoo each day.
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20. Shampoo for dandruff:
Look for selenium sulfide, coal tar or zinc pryithione in the listed
ingredients. These chemicals will be listed separately as they are
active ingredients.
19. Shampoo for chemically treated hair: (permed, relaxed or
colored). Silicone, a good conditioner and guar, a polymer, reduce
friction during lathering. Look for them in the middle of the
ingredients list.
18. Shampoo for curly
or frizzy hair: (frizzy hair is curly hair that is damaged or
tangled). Look for silicone or dimethicone in the middle of the listed
ingredients. These agents smooth frizzy hair
17. Shampoo for fine hair: At the bottom of the ingredients
(you do not need a lot) look for polymers. Polymers, such as Guar, are
thickening agents that fluff up the hair. Other key ingredients are
malt and gelatin.
16. Shampoo for dry hair: In the middle of the ingredients
look for humectants, such as wheat amino acids or silk amino acids.
These agents seal moisture into the hair.
15. Shampoo for oily hair: Look for sodium lauryl sulfate,
making sure that silicone is not a prime ingredient (silicone is a
conditioner which oily hair does not need. Also look in the
ingredients for sodium lauryl sarconcinate (which helps remove oil).
14. Shampoo for normal hair: Look for
sodium lauryl sulfate (a cleaning agent) usually listed right after
water in the ingredients.
13.
Start brushing the hair at the scalp and bring the brush through to
the end of the hair: this gets oils from the scalp to the dry ends.
Bending over is recommended since it gets the blood to the scalp which
is beneficial to the hair follicle.
12. Massage the scalp regularly to increase the flow of blood to the
roots of the hair.
11. Elderberries, sage, strong espresso coffee or walnut husks are
natural ways to cover gray hair.
10. Cider, vinegar and lemon juice are great to use as dandruff rinses.
9. Almond oil, castor oil, egg yolk, olive oil, jojoba oil and honey
work great as natural hair shampoos.
8. Try to avoid commercial conditioners as they consist of a wax
formula which creates a buildup of wax on the hair shaft. This slowly
but surely weakens the hair. It will often take a few weeks to
dissolve this buildup.
7. All inexpensive plastic combs have a
seam
that tears and splits hair. Use bone combs to keep the
hair healthy and beautiful.
6. Natural boar bristle stimulate the scalp's
natural emollients. They prevent the "frizzies"
.
Boar bristle is vital to natural, healthy hair and scalp.
5. Do not panic if you notice
extra hair loss in Spring and Autumn. We, being animals,
molt during these seasons. It is a perfectly natural
phenomenon.
4. Massage the scalp regularly
to increase the flow of blood to the roots of the hair.
To massage the scalp place all your fingers and both
thumbs firmly on the scalp and move the scalp itself. Do
not rub. Rubbing results in the hair being pulled out,
which defeats the object of the massage.
3. A healthy head of hair has
between 100,000 and 120,000 hairs.
2. Pollution is very bad for the
hair. Pollution leaves the hair dull and takes away from
its sheen. Pollution is particularly bad for oily hair
since it attracts and retains the bad elements in the air.
1. The hair root is connected to
capillary vessels which provide the nutritional elements
necessary for healthy hair. Poor diet frequently results
in insufficient vitamins and minerals. Undernourished
hair loses it vitality. The hair will often become dull
and in some cases noticeable hair loss will occur.
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