Friday, August 15, 2008
August is Hair Loss Awareness Month
August is Hair Loss Awareness month. The American Academy of Dermatology has published an excellent article on their site titled Good Hair Care May Head Off Hair Loss. If you are experiencing any kind of hair loss, I encourage you to read this article for help. It asks you ten questions which may help to determine if your hair care routine is causing you to lose hair. To read the article click here.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
How To Choose The Best Flat Iron For Your Hair
There are many different types of flat irons out there. They vary in price from $20 to over $100. Here is what I look for in determining if a flat iron is a good buy.
The best flat iron will have the following features:
- an adjustable temperature gauge so that you can control the heat.
- true ceramic or ceramic touralamine plates (not coated plates).
- a manufacturer's warranty so you can replace it if it breaks.
I purchased a Solia Flat Iron there and I am very happy with my purchase. It is well built, and has lasted me 2 years and going strong. It meets the requirements I listed above.
Humidity and Thick Hair - How To Deal With It
Question: The humidity and my thick hair makes it difficult to dry my hair completely after I wash it. Can I blow dry it and then sleep on it and then flat iron the next morning?
Also, I'd appreciate suggestions on what temperature to use on coarse thick hair. I have the FHI professional flat iron and am using a heat protective spray but am still having to go over the hair more than 2x to get it the way I want. My hairdresser has the same one and didn't need to do this so I'm thinking either this is a "not completely dry hair" issue or I don't have it at a high enough temperature. I do not want to fry my hair either!
Mahalo,
The Deb
Answer: Hi The Deb. Yes, you can blow dry your hair, sleep on it, and then flat iron it the next morning. I don't suggest cranking up the heat to get your hair straighter. If you are not getting the results you want, try changing the hair products you are using. You might want to try some different hair products to see if that helps you get the results you want. If you are using a shampoo that contains sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, or ammonium laureth sulfate) or a heat protectant that contains alcohol, these might be drying out your hair so much that it makes it impossible for smooth results.
Also, I'd appreciate suggestions on what temperature to use on coarse thick hair. I have the FHI professional flat iron and am using a heat protective spray but am still having to go over the hair more than 2x to get it the way I want. My hairdresser has the same one and didn't need to do this so I'm thinking either this is a "not completely dry hair" issue or I don't have it at a high enough temperature. I do not want to fry my hair either!
Mahalo,
The Deb
Answer: Hi The Deb. Yes, you can blow dry your hair, sleep on it, and then flat iron it the next morning. I don't suggest cranking up the heat to get your hair straighter. If you are not getting the results you want, try changing the hair products you are using. You might want to try some different hair products to see if that helps you get the results you want. If you are using a shampoo that contains sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, or ammonium laureth sulfate) or a heat protectant that contains alcohol, these might be drying out your hair so much that it makes it impossible for smooth results.
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