Archive for June 28th, 2006
There is a cheap treatment for Dandruff!
Dandruff is a bothersome problem sometimes thought to be associated with inefficient hair care. Nothing could be further from the truth - anyone who has dandruff knows that!
In fact, dandruff is a medical problem which is really caused by a fungus. It is a hypersensitive reaction of the skin to the fungus P.ovale. This fungus is a normal inhabitant of the human skin and therefore never disappears entirely. Inexplicably, in some people it grows faster - at three times its normal rate.
Recent research findings have shown that the skin scales associated with dandruff are a result of, rather than the cause of, this medical condition. It would be fair to say that as the presence of this fungus is a natural occurence we cannot get rid of it completely without the help of medication.
Sometimes I wonder if there was a cure for dandruff than many of these pharmacy companies would find themselves with one less product to sell and less revenues to report in their quarterly stock report.
If dandruff is a fungus or a bacteria then I would assume–and I am assuming–it is contractable from other people.
Hence, came the uses of Head and Shoulders, tar shampoos and alike. Finally, when my friend’s brother came back from army boot camp training, he told us how he got rid of his dandruff. Believe it or not, we use it everyday in our showers!
The army shaved his head almost bald, gave the trainees a simple black comb and soap to use for their showers. No shampoo. The guy took a shower every day for the next six weeks at boot camp and cleaned his hair with–you guessed it! Soap!
Heck, since he tried it, I tried it. But not that extreme. I have a nice headfull of hair that I didn’t want anyone cutting. For the next two weeks I showered everyday, shampooed my hair with regular soap. Not with Caress, but the hard core kind of soap like Dial, rinsed, then poured Listerine (Listerine used to advertise dandruff control on their label) over my head and massaged that into my scalp for a couple of minutes and then shampooed with my regular shampoo and conditioner. Another important fact to remember and to do: while I showered, I soaked all my combs and brushes, wiped the steel part of my curling iron with either Listerine or alcohol to kill the fungus and to keep it from transferring to my clean scalp.
And guess what, after two weeks my dandruff went away! I haven’t had dandruff for nearly two years. It had nothing to do with my way of eating or if there was stress in my life like some of the articles I read contributed to dandruff. Also, sensitive skin beware, soap and Listerine can be harsh on the scalp.
But really, how much do you think it cost me to get rid of my dandruff? I’d say about $5 at the most! Good luck!
June 28th, 2006
at Urban Retreat
Oliver Daminar is arguably the UK’s most skilled hair straightener.
His system of choice – Yuko, a Japanese method that’s adored
by all who’ve tried it – is extremely popular, due to the fact that,
unlike most straightening systems, this one conditions hair.
Yuko was invented by a Japanese hairdresser and is now a household name in Japan. The brand is shrouded in mystery, as the protein formula is said to undergo a special electromagnetic process that gives its molecules more penetration power.
Regular high street straightening is very damaging. Alkaline solution is applied before endless combing makes hair lie flat before a neutralising fluid is applied. Perming uses the same chemical, but instead of being combed, hair is curled. The effect lasts up to for two months.
The Yuko process is similar but the difference is that after the solution is applied, hair is covered in a protein mixture of milk, silk and keratin, which is then ironed over. This protein mixture fills in the bonds broken by the perm solution and is sealed into the shaft by the heat, resulting in very soft, very shiny, poker straight hair. The results last between 3 months and 1 year.
Daminar was trained in Japan, before doing extensive research on European hair to enable the company to bring the system here. He opened salons in Los Angeles and London, before travelling around the UK as Head Yuko Trainer. Today he is based at Urban Retreat at Harrods.
Short Hair £260
June 28th, 2006
Our hair is made of a type of protein called keratin. A single hair consists of a hair shaft, the part that shows, a root below the skin, and a follicle, from which the hair root grows. At the lower end of the follicle is the hair bulb, where the hair’s color pigment, or melanin, is produced.
The chemical composition of hair is : Carbon 45%, Oxygen 27%, Nitrogen15%, Hydrogen 6%, Sulphur 5%.
The average human scalp measures approximately 120 sq. inches (770 sq.cm). The hair covering varies numerically according to hair colour and ethnicity.
Scalp hair grows at an average rate of 0.4 mm/day (approximately 0.5 in/month).
Each person’s head has an average of 100,000 hair follicles. Each follicle can grow about 20 individual hairs in a person’s lifetime.
Hairs grow in cycles which are not synchronized in human beings; each hair enters phases of the growth cycle at a different time. There are three phases of the hair growth cycle: anagen (when it’s growing, phase lasts for up to six years), catagen, (hair stops growing and folicle shrinks), and telogen (new hair is being formed and if the old hair has not yell fallen out, the new hair will push it out). Each hair passes through the phases differently from that of it’s neighbours.
It is normal to lose 100 hairs per day from the scalp.
Pigments give the hair its color. When we age, hair receives fewer pigments and turns gray or white.
A single strand can support 100 grams in weight.
Your hair can tell if you smoke, drink, or if you take drugs. It can even tell your ethnic origin since different races have different hair structures. It cannot reveal what sex you are.
June 28th, 2006
Try to avoid daily washing. The sebaceous glands are overstimulated, secreting more grease onto the hair. This creates a vicious circle where the more you wash is the greasier it becomes.
Another problem with regular washing is that although the roots are greasy the rest of your hair is stripped of oil and the ends become dry and brittle. Use a mild ph-balanced shampoo and wash hair without rubbing the scalp too much. Only apply conditioner to the mid and ends rather than at the roots.
Watch your diet. Oily and fatty foods can contribute to greasy skin and scalp. Best of all is to use those days when you’re at home to give your hair a rest from daily washing. Try using a children’s shampoo as these are often mild enough for greasy hair.
June 28th, 2006
Strange but true!!
Last minute phone call? Hair in a dreadful state? Reach for the kitchen cupboard, and use,
Egg Head?
Ran out of shampoo?
Beat two fresh eggs in a cup of warm water. Massage the mixture through your hair. Leave on for ten to fifteen minutes then rinse with tepid water.
Warning: Don’t use hot water to rinse hair or you’ll end up with scrambled egg on your hair!
Pritt Stick
I recommend Pritt stick for those unwanted curls. Rinse hair with warm water to remove.
Banana
For a brilliant deep conditioning treatment liquidize a banana, add some wheatgerm oil, and a few drops of aromatherapy oil (to counteract the banana smell) spread through middle to end of hair lengths and leave for a while. Wash and condition hair as normal after, and Voila! silky soft tresses.
Coke
Yes, coke! Pour a can of Coke (Sprite if you are blonde) into a spray bottle with some water then mist onto damp hair. This creates a very sexy texture.
Nivea
Apply to damp hair before sculpting creating a really smooth style and texture for a sophisticated look.
Asprin
Problem with dandruff? Dissolve some Aspirin in a dandruff shampoo and the problem will clear up fast.
Fabric Softner
If you run out of conditioner - using fabric softner will do the trick!
Ketchup
For blonde hair with a slightly green tint from chlorine, pour ketchup on to wet hair, washing out in a couple of minutes. The red tone neutralises the green leaving lovely golden locks.
Maple Syrup
Massage on to dry hair leaving for half an hour before shampooing. This will say goodbye to split ends and frizz.
Beer
Washing hair with beer gives it more body.
Vodka
A splash of vodka removes any product build-up.
Cling Film
Apply a rinse out conditioner to freshly washed hair - wrap head in cling film and leave for 20 mins. Hey presto - a salon style conditioning for FREE!
Katrina Doran
Vinegar
Always after a wash, rinse your hair with vinegar and warm water and leave for 3 minutes and rinse for beautiful shiny hair.
Talcum Powder
if your blonde and have greasy hair and don’t have time to wash is lightly sprinkle your hair with talcum powder. It’ll stop your hair looking greasy instantly! but remember to wash it out!
Washing up Liquid
If you’ve done your own permanent dye job and the colour is far too strong use fairy liquid as shampoo, as it strips the colour out quicker than normal shampoo
Cucumber Cocktail
For dehydrated hair….
Blend an egg, a tablespoon of olive oil and a quarter oif cucumber in a food mixer. Cover your hair with the mixture and leave for ten minutes. Rinse with luke warm water and you will be left with softer silkier hair!
Beers How!
When washing your hair with beer, what you need to do is mix up one part beer and three parts water and pour over your hair for the final rinse and you’ll be left with super-shiny hair
Olive Oil
Amayonaising!!
To tame curly hair, use just a dime size(depending on hair length) of olive oil and mix it with your favorite styling product. Voila!! Tamed curly hair
Tina
Lemon
For all those blondes whose hair has turned kharki green due to chlorine in a swimming pool - use a lemon to neutralise the chlorine and restore your natural blonde colour.
Clair Baker
Put real mayonnaise, not miracle whip, on your hair over night with a plastic cap. This promotes stronger strands and growth
Old Rags
Old rags can create perfect ringlets with damp hair-simply cut into strips and wrap 2inch sections of hair around and leave over night
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Mayonaise
If you have frizzy hair and all you long for is sleek hair, then use 2 medium size blobs of mayonnaise into your hair then rinse and condition as usual - it works wonders!
Lemon Juice
For volume
Mix the juice of one lemon with 100ml of water and put into a spray bottle. Spray lightly through your hair, then blow dry. The acidity of the lemon juice swells the strands giving volume. Remember though if out in the sun the lemon will lighten your hair so take this into consideration.
Amanda
Olive Oil,Jojoba & Honey
mix 1/4 cup olive oil,1/4 cup almond oil,1 tablespoon of jojoba oil and 1 tablespoon of honey on your hair rinse with warm water. BAM! prettiest hair you have ever seen!! Do not put more than one teablespoon of honey - you will come out with sticky hair.
June 28th, 2006