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Dry Hair Solutions

If your hair hair is dry due to chemical services see permed hair or color treated hair solutions below. Dry hair is due to a lack of moisture and more importantly humectants and lipids (essential fatty acids).

Proper hair care can solve this concern easily. Dry hair is commonly due to:

1) Environmental damage - sun, heat, outside chemicals...

2) Mechanical damage - blow drying, curling irons, hot rollers...

3) Chemical damage - perms, color, bleach (see below)

In each case lipids are lost from the hair. These lipids are humectants which attract and hold moisture into the hair. They need to be replaced.

Here are some recommendations:

1) Sunset Hair Elements Dry Hair Kit
2) Paul Mitchell® Seal and Shine (if you use heat on your hair / thermal protector)

3) Nexxus® Ensure (acidifier)

4) Paul Mitchell® Extra Body Gel (can be ordered online at a discount to "All about hair readers!)

 

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Fine Hair Solutions

Fine hair is due to a lack of a of cuticle/cortex ratio. Those with fine hair walk a fine line between having too much moisture in the hair (weighing it down) and not enough. Shoulder length or shorter is good for fine hair. Your stylist should use scissors only to obtain the most precise cut as possible for your thin hair. Layers are optional- but it is nice to give fine hair some shape since it tends to go limp. A good solution for this are face- framing layers.

Remember: with fine hair- less is more. Its okay to use texturing products to add volume and control while styling- but don't go overboard. To keep your hair in the best condition, blow-dry on the lowest setting. Switch shampoos every few days, alternating between volumizing and moisturizing formulas. It is also a good idea to use a clarifying shampoo once a week to rid your hair of product build up (which can weigh your hair down).

Unfortunately, fine hair is usually easily damaged. Your hair type will require special care to keep healthy. You should condition after each shampoo. In addition, it is very helpful to deep condition at least once a week.

Color is a great tool to help make fine hair look thicker and healthier. Remember that fine hair is usually naturally lighter in color than thick hair- so it is important to tell your colorist to lighten the base first. By working with the base first- your hair cuticles will absorb the color and plump up, creating a thicker feel. Then lowlights and highlights can be added to create a natural effect. Shade upon shade can be added to give a textured appearance. Deep conditioning once a week will help not only in keeping hair healthier, but also in holding any color applied to your hair.

Here are some solutions to help you:

1) Sunset Hair Elements

2) Nexxus® Diamatress Shampoo

3) Paul Mitchell® Extra Body Foam(can be ordered online at a discount to "All about hair readers!)

4) Paul Mitchell® Lite Detangler(can be ordered online at a discount to "All about hair readers!)

5) Paul Mitchell® Fast Drying Sculpting Spray(can be ordered online at a discount to "All about hair readers!)

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Frizzy Hair Solutions

Frizzy hair is much like dry hair in that it lacks the proper lipid balance. "Frizzy" hair hair can be due to chemical services which too, deplete the hair of essential fatty acids (lipids).

Here are some recommendations:

1) Sunset Hair Elements
2) Paul Mitchell® Soft Spray(can be ordered online at a discount to "All about hair readers!)

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Permed Hair Solutions

When you perm the hair you expose it to a high pH (in most cases) which swells the cuticle. Cuticle damage may result. Also, and more importantly the neutralizer (a flash oxidizer) cases most of the damage (in most cases) [contrary to popular belief]. The result is damaged, dry, hair lacking in protein, lipids, and moisture. Also, You want the perm to last...

Here are some recommendations:

1) Sunset Hair Elements
2) Nexxus® Rejuvaperm Conditioner

3) Paul Mitchell® Foam(can be ordered online at a discount to "All about hair readers!)

4) Paul Mitchell® Fast Drying Sculpting Spray(can be ordered online at a discount to "All about hair readers!)

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Color Treated Hair Solutions

Coloring the hair (permanent color) is has several facets to damage. Frist lipids are lost. Cuticle damage occurs, and there is a need to protect your investment to make the color last longer.

Here are some recommendations:

1) Sunset Hair Elements - Color Friendly
2) Paul Mitchell® Glaze(can be ordered online at a discount to "All about hair readers!)

3) Paul Mitchell® Creatives Ultimate Finishing Spray

(can be ordered online at a discount to "All about hair readers!)

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