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    How To Care For Greasy Hair

    There are many shampoos out there for greasy hair and different brands react differently to people. So you’ll have to try what’s best for you. Just make sure that you pick a shampoo specifically for oily hair, it makes a difference. There are also some things you can do to your hair to help. The problem could be that you wash it too often. Hair produces natural oils to help protect it from various things in the environment, and when it realises that there is simply not enough oil in your hair it produces it more rapidly. So believe it or not, if you wash it a little less often…

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    Getting a new haircut to get you in the mood?

    Just as a frame should be chosen to complement a picture, a hairstyle should be chosen to complement the face that it surrounds. Here are a few tips to get the right cut for your face shape. Oval : This type of face — which features a gently rounded hairline and a jaw line that is only slightly narrower than the temples — is considered the “ideal” shape because of its natural balance and symmetry. People with this face shape can switch hairstyles — and looks — with the greatest of ease. Square :The key to complement this face shape is to introduce an element of softness. Wispy fringes, flowing…

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    Your child hates having their hair combed?

    Young children tend to dislike having their hair combed or groomed, mostly due to their sensitive scalp. First of all, I would say try using a softer brush. Some children (and adults) simply can’t stand the pulling and tugging of the hair. With a sensitive scalp, the top layer – the scalp’s protective barrier – is more permeable from external factors which might irritate the skin. As a result, it is not able to fulfil its protective function properly. Factors such as heat, cold or chemicals can penetrate through the barrier and deep into the skin. The scalp reacts with inflammation, reddening and irritation, and feels tense. Skin can vary…

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    How to enhance your natural highlights

    If you have natural highlights, when exposed to the sun, and want to bring out the natural lighter tones without having your hair looking dry and damaged? The most common way to naturally enhance blonde highlights is to use some lemon on your hair when you are in the sun; this is a sure way to get your locks gleaming. You can of course have highlights professionally done at the hair dresser. This does not necessarily mean that they will look dry or damaged. Since you already have natural blonde streaks, make sure the hairdresser doesn’t leave the dye on for too long. Also, just try to condition your hair…

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    Blond Highlights and Swimming Pools

    We often hear from women who have blonde highlights in their hair and who enjoy swimming a lot, that every time they go to the swimming pool, their blonde highlights turn greenish. What can they do about this? If you have highlights in your hair, and especially blonde highlights, the chlorine in the swimming pool will affect the colour.   With repetitive exposure to chlorine and sunshine, your blonde highlights will turn green. In order to remedy this you shouldn’t just redo your highlights again to get the original color. This will result in breakage to your hair. If you are going to have the color redone, only do the roots.…

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    Hair loss! A common problem?

    We have had a flood of questions this week regarding hair loss. Before I say anything, I want to tell you all not to panic. Hair loss is very common! Most people only associate hair loss with men, and they fail to recognize that as many as 2 out of 3 women will suffer from hair loss at some point in their life. Hair loss is a common issue that affects both men and women. There are various causes of hair loss, including genetics, hormonal changes, stress, and poor nutrition. While hair loss can be distressing, it’s important to know that there are ways to prevent and treat it. A…