Bad hair day

17 Jun 2009 05:00 AM | Posted by Editor

Nothing sends a girl over the edge like a bad hair day, luckily The Chop Shop’s Dan Dixon is on hand to make dodgy ‘dos a thing of the past.


How do I stop split ends from forming? – Olivia, VIC

Regular haircuts are the only foolproof way! If heat styling, always use a product that protects hair from heat intensity; blow-drying and tongs always dry hair out which causes splitting, so work on the premise that ‘what comes out must be put back in.’ A good moisture treatment will replace the dryness. Bh loves Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Daily Treatment.


I’ve been dying my hair brown for over a year now and I always end up with this red tinge to it which comes out in the sun. I’m a natural brunette but was blonde before I dyed it brown. Is that the reason for the red tinge? Or is it because of spending time in the sun? – Nadine, VIC

Colouring blonde back to brown is a process that relies on replacing the warm pigment removed by lightening. A chocolate brown is a good way to maintain that warm pigment, however if you feel that the red is too red, change to a coffee brown. This will cut down the warmth.


My scalp gets really itchy and oily if I don't wash my hair everyday, what can I do about it? I read somewhere that washing it in fact makes it oilier? – Kristy, VIC

First of all make sure that you’re using a shampoo and conditioner that’s recommended by your hairdresser, go in on an oily day and really pick their brain, this way the analysis will be best suited to your needs. Over washing does stimulate oil production but the right products can combat this.


My hair will straighten normally but the roots won’t straighten at all. I’ve used balms, treatments, everything! What can I do? – Angelica

Effective root straightening is a blow-drying job! It relies on tensing and stretching the hair cuticle. However continuous tension drying can also create breakage so remember that moisture treatments are essential. Try Botanics of Australia Silken Moisture Treatment With Banksia Flower Extract.


Every time I wash my hair I suffer hair loss, a lot of hair loss. Is it because i keep changing my shampoos? –  Jasmin, NSW

Hair loss is a normal occurrence, although there are other factors than can increase loss. Diet, stress and exercise are the main ones. A healthy, balanced life is a great foundation and follow this with a salon-prescribed shampoo / conditioner combination.

Sarah x

 

 

 

 

 


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