Stress can cause hair loss
Extreme levels or prolonged periods of stress can cause your hair to stop growing and start shedding. There are multiple causes for hair loss, some are attributed to side-effects from…
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How does permanent hair colouring work?
The chemicals in “permanent” hair dyes react with hydrogen peroxide within the hair. These dyes won’t wash out, but due to new hair growth you will usually have to re-colour…
Continue readingPreserving your hair colour
Follow some basic tips to prevent or manage the damage to colour-treated hair. Always shampoo and condition colour-treated hair with warm water. When using a hair dryer, switch to a…
Continue readingMaximize your results when covering grey hair
When covering the greys, a common mistake is to apply overall colour to your hair from the start. This can cause the roots to appear as a lighter shade than…
Continue readingIs your hair stressed out?
Hair is primarily made up of proteins (up to 90%) called keratin. Keratin is a hard fibrous protein that is composed of polypeptide chains. The meaning of polypeptide originates from…
Continue readingManaging curls?
Curly hair has uneven surfaces that produce less shine than straight hair. Make sure you are using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner that will help tame the unruly curls, reduce…
Continue readingThe true cause of dandruff
Previously, it was thought that dandruff was caused by dry skin, oily skin, shampooing too often or not often enough, a poor diet, stress, and the overuse of styling products….
Continue readingDamage control for your hair
Common causes of damaged hair include the excessive use of heat-generating styling devices (blow dryers, curling irons, etc.), UV rays (sun exposure, lights, tanning beds), chemicals treatments (hair colour, perms,…
Continue readingUse a hair conditioner regularly
Conditioners mimic the function of natural oils in your hair by making it softer and shinier. Hair conditioners also neutralize the static electricity of flyaway hair to prevent frizziness and…
Continue readingKey actives used for dandruff management
Tar-based shampoos are often used to treat dandruff. You may want to avoid them if you have light-coloured hair (blond, gray or bleached). Although effective for the scalp, they can…
Continue readingFlyaway hair can be controlled
-Flyaway- hair is all too common in dry climates. Caused by static electricity and rough hair cuticles (the outer layer of the hair), flyaway hair can often be controlled through…
Continue readingToo much heat damages hair
Avoid using your blow dryer or any other heat generating styling device daily. By giving your hair a break from the heat, you are reducing the potential damage that these…
Continue readingAfraid to try a new hair colour?
If you want to try a new colour on your hair, but can’t decide on the shade, use temporary hair colour products or the semi-permanent varieties that contain no ammonia…
Continue readingYour hair needs moisture too!
Did you know that as much as 13% of your hair is made up of water? When your hair is dry, it loses its ability to stretch and breakage occurs…
Continue readingPlaying tug o-war with your hair?
Loosen up! Wearing braids or ponytails too tightly, or continually tugging at your hair, can actually cause bald spots and unnecessary hair loss to occur. Heredity and hormonal changes are…
Continue readingMore than a bad hair day?
The outer layer of the hair, called the cuticle, can be damaged through excessive sun exposure and the regular use of hair dryers, curling/straightening irons, and chemical treatments (e.g., hair…
Continue readingStop the damage and prevent hair breakage!
Hair can break at any point along the shaft where it’s weakened. Breakage that occurs at the ends is commonly known as “split ends”. Some common causes include styling techniques,…
Continue readingDonot use a blow dryer every day!
Avoid using your blow dryer or any other heat generating styling device daily. By giving your hair a break from the heat, you are reducing the potential damage that these…
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