Q. How do I restore the moisture to my hair as it ages? Mine has become much drier. Shaune Jonasson; Gananoque, ON A. As your hair ages it may become more brittle or dry due to a reduction in oil production from your scalp. A great remedy would be to switch to a moisture-rich shampoo, [...]
Q. How do you prevent split ends? Ashley Boswell; Columbia, TN A. Split ends are caused by the weakening and breaking of the hair shaft. Everything we do to our hair (blowdrying, coloring, perming, etc.) breaks down its outer, protective layer, which, over time, leads the ends to split. The longer split ends are ignored, [...]
Q. My curls are too tight. How can I loosen them up and add luster? Aida I. Fernandez; Palm Beach, Fl A. My favorite chemical-free method for stretching out tight coils is, hands down, Mizani True Textures Moisture Stretch Curl Extending Cream, a specially designed curl smoother that’s super moisturizing and delivers a softer, shinier, [...]
Q. What are sulfates? Are they damaging to hair? I have noticed sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoos. What are the differences in these shampoos? Cindi Stice; Villa Rica, GA A. Sulfates (aka Sodium Laureth Sulfate on your shampoo’s ingredient list) are added to cleansing products to create foam. This sudsing agent is not harmful to the [...]
Q. Is there such a thing as a perm that makes a beachy wave? I might like to get one. Cindy Ryan; Liverpool, NY A. Yes, there is and it’s splashed all over magazine covers right now! Say good-bye to spiral perms and hello to the “Oval Wrap”. It’s a traditional perm set on two [...]
Q. What effect does hard water have on hair and what changes can be made to correct it? Ramona Brown; Alexandria, VA A. Very hard water, like well water, can be full of minerals that deposit into the hair over time. You can often smell and feel it and sometimes even see it (hair may, [...]
Q. What types of hair benefit from deep conditioning? Christina Kurschner; Saint Paul, MN A. Any type of hair can benefit from deep conditioning. Here’s what you need to know before choosing and using one: Hair is primarily made up of the protein “keratin”, so for strands to maintain strength against breakage it’s extremely important [...]
Q. I want to grow my hair long. How often do I have to trim it so it grows out healthy? And how long will it take? Kyle Sharp; Tucson, AZ A. When growing your hair out, it’s important to get regular cuts to maintain healthy ends, so when you do achieve your desired length, [...]
Q. Can a hair vitamin help with hair growth? Kina Dennis; Chicago, IL A. Our hair is a true reflection of everything we do in our lives: It tells all and holds no secrets! Diet absolutely plays a huge part in our hair’s health and appearance. Hair supplements are packed with a lot of what [...]
