| Determining Your Hair Type |
- Hair care starts from knowing your hair type. The hair can be classified
as dry, normal or oily according to the amount of oil that the sebaceous
glands produce. Another consideration is the diameter of the hair
shaft, generally categorized as fine, medium, or coarse.
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| Beware of Hair Offenders |
- Blow dryers, hot rollers and the sun can cause split, dry ends
and breakage.
- Avoid products that contain harsh ingredients, artificial colors
and fragrances. All-natural product is the best choice, e.g. Paul
Penders Shampoos and Conditioner.
- Product with formaldehyde should NOT be used.
- Be aware of products containing polysorbate 80 as they may be contaminated
with the carcinogen 1,4-dioxane.
- Conditioners with quaternary compounds (benzalkonium chloride,
cetrimonium bromide, quaternium 15, etc.) for thickening the hair
can be irritating to the eyes and skin.
- Avoid shampoos with aggressive cleansing ingredients such as sodium
lauryl sulfate (SLS), DEA, TEA.
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| Be Smart in Hair Care |
- General speaking, oily hair should be washed every one or two days
and less oily hair might be washed once or twice a week. If you shampoo
everyday, lather only once, even if you have oily hair. Over-cleansing
can create a vicious cycle of stimulating oil production and drying
out the hair.
- Not everyone needs hair conditioner. People with long hair may
need only to apply the conditioner to the ends. Permed, colored, highlighted
or otherwise chemically treated hair should be conditioned on a regular
basis.
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| Hair & Nutrition |
- Protein: Too little will result in dry hair that grows slowly.
- Fatty acids: A deficiency can thin and dry hair.
- Vitamin A: A deficiency or excess will cause hair loss.
- Vitamin H (Biotin): A powerful vitamin for hair growth. It is found
in most beans, fish, whole grains (especially brown rice), egg yolks
and livers.
- Never eat uncooked egg as it contains plenty of avidin that interferes
with the absorption of vitamin H.
- Increase consumption of food like gingko and ginseng that stimulate
blood circulation.
- Eliminate refined sugars and dairy products from the diet to reduce
dandruff.
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