Hair
loss
With respect to your hair loss problem, I understand
your concern. However, with the exception of very serious
cases of hereditary hair loss, which requires medical
attention, the fact that you are losing hair does not
mean there's something wrong with you.
As our hair constantly regenerates, it's normal for
between thirty-five and sixty hairs to fall out every
day, however frightening it may look. Good hygiene,
regular washing and a healthy, balanced diet is what
you need. Smoking and drinking (alcohol, of course)
are determinant factors.
My advice is to take good care of yourself, but without
going over the top. Use only top quality products, formulated
to strengthen the hair and stimulate growth, designed
to strengthen the hair fibre, revitalise the hair and
give it volume, while also nourishing the scalp. Recommended:
gentle massage, making a circular movement with the
fingers. Vitamin A and E have been found effective with
such problems.
Remember that for the treatment of your choice to work
properly, to obtain the best results, it must be used
regularly.
Dry,
split, damaged, ragged ends ....
In answer to your question about split ends, I would
recommend, after washing, you use a small amount of
a conditioner for dyed or permed hair (highly recommended
for such problems). Massage thoroughly, paying special
attention to the ends, and leave to work for a fairly
long time. The longer the better, in fact.
You could also use a dedicated treatment for damaged,
fragile or delicate ends. You'll find such products
at specialised outlets. If there are none near you,
then you use a good quality vegetable oil or egg yolk,
apply it to the hair and leave to act for a few minutes
before rinsing out.
Greasy
roots - Dry ends (combined problem)
In answer to your question about whether or not to use
shampoo for dry or greasy hair, first I would like to
say that, despite yours being a fairly common problem,
it's only logical that many of the people who suffer
from it don't know which way to turn.
So, given that there are no dedicated products on the
market for such problems, I tend to recommend a neutral
shampoo, which won't help one problem to the detriment
of the other.
You should use a mask, on the ends only - it should
never touch the scalp - once a week, and leave it to
act for at least 15 minutes before rinsing.
Dandruff
First I'd like to say how much I appreciate the trust
you show in me when asking my advice in such matters.
I'd be delighted if my professional experience were
to help clear up your doubts.
And now, the answer to your question:
Dandruff is a problem in which many different factors
are involved: hereditary, diet, hormones, etc.. Likewise
sebaceous secretion, sweat and pollution all favour
microbial infections, which lead to the flaking of the
scalp.
The answer is to wash your hair frequently (every three
or four days) with a special dandruff shampoo, carefully
massaging and rubbing the scalp over a long period of
time. Your dandruff should clear up in a few weeks,
unless some kind of skin condition is involved, in which
case a visit to a good dermatologist would be on the
cards, especially if the dandruff is greasy and sticks
to the skin.
Dry
hair
First of all, dry hair is caused by an imbalance of
the sebaceous glands, which then don't produce enough
sebum to adequately protect and lubricate either the
scalp or the hair.
Dry hair characteristically is rough to the touch and
dull. As it is fragile, porous and delicate, it lacks
sheen, tends to get knotted and to have split ends.
The most common cause of dry hair tends to be treatments
such as perms, soft perms and dyes, over-drying, overexposure
to the sun or a vitamin deficit.
The best treatment is to nourish and revitalise the
hair with a good product which will help restore the
hair's natural balance. Specifically, in your case,
I would recommend a shampoo for dry and damaged hair.
Then you should use a conditioner for dyed hair.
It's very important to let your hair dry on its own.
Avoid using a drier.
It would also be a good idea to apply a mask at least
once a week.
Lastly, it's vital for you to increase your intake of
Vitamin A and E if what you want is healthy, attractive
hair.
How
do I keep my hair healthy and looking good?
With respect to your question about how to keep your
hair healthy and looking good, there's lots of advice
for me to give you.
- Holding your head downwards, you should brush your
hair through thoroughly every night to remove dust and
activate the micro-circulation of the scalp.
-You should use the right kind of shampoo for your hair
type, to maintain its natural balance. And don't worry,
you can wash your hair as often as you want with the
way shampoos are formulated today.
-When you wash your hair, give the scalp a rub, massaging
the shampoo into the wet hair until you work up a good
head of foam. Rinse thoroughly, even if you are going
to shampoo again. If you can, finishing by rinsing with
cold water, to seal the keratin flakes and keep the
hair's natural gloss.
-Untangle your hair with a wide-toothed, round tipped
comb, starting at the tips and working up to the roots.
-Before using a drier, towel dry the hair to avoid overheating
soaked hair. Allow hair to dry naturally or use a drier
on low heat. Once a week apply a treatment to help repair
the hair and keep its vitality. A healthy, balanced
diet is also important. Lastly, you should remember
that the condition of your hair will always depend on
how its treated. So, if you want a perm, your hair relaxing,
etc., make sure that you go to a good professional.
Your hair will appreciate it!
Straight
hair (when not wanted!)
If what you want is to enjoy a head of hair with some
shape to it and, without being radical, wear something
different to your normal straight locks, I'd suggest
dropping in to your usual salon and having a gentle
or soft perm. It'll offer your hair greater movement.
If you do, then I recommend that afterwards you use
a hair conditioner to stop it from becoming dry, and
some sort of repair product to nourish and strengthen
the hair.
Greasy
roots or scalp
Hair which is normally lank, oily and matted, won't
hold a style for more than a day and is greasier at
the root.
Several factors are known to cause greasy hair: it may
be hereditary, caused by some sort of hormone or psychical
disorder, a diet overly rich in carbohydrates and fats,
medicamentous intoxication, and even, at times, the
use of oral contraceptives.
The best way to deal with it is by eating a healthy,
complete diet, but low in fats. It's especially important
to choose a good product to care for your hair, like
a shampoo for normal hair, which should be gently massaged
into the hair, without rubbing too much, and then rinsed
out straight away in water which is not too hot, somewhere
in fact between tepid and cold.
I
want to relax my curl or eliminate the wave
With regard to your wish to have your hair straightened,
the best thing to do in such cases is to have your curl
properly relaxed - a highly technical process only performed
in the best salons.
At all events, you must remember that to keep the hair
as straight as possible the process has to be repeated
three months later, using products special designed
to protect the hair, and not dry it out.
Notwithstanding, relaxed hair has the same dry feel
to it as the original curl, and always needs to be carefully
dried to obtain a proper, straight shape. I would never
recommend allowing the hair to dry naturally, as very
often it frizzes - due to the hair's natural curl.
In short, relaxing the hair means that when dried straight
the hair will stay like that longer, but naturally curly
hair can never ever be completely straightened. Nonetheless,
it's worth having it relaxed, and I recommend you give
it a try.
Questions
about products: lacquer, gel, mousse, shampoo...
In answer to your question about mousse, lacquer, gel,
etc., what these products do is to coat the hair with
a layer of resin, which is what helps us to shape it.
Moreover, the resin is rinsed out simply when you wash
the hair, and doesn't damage the hair at all, unless
one uses a particular product in excess.
What
can I do with very long hair? (which I don't want to
cut)
If your hair is long and curly, we suggest you ask your
stylist to taper the top of the head, leaving it shorter,
while respecting the original length of the hair. That
way you'll still be left with a long mane, but with
greater movement. Or, ask them to texturise it all,
breaking away from the "ball" or "Menina" effect of
a classical curly mane. If you want to see styles, go
to the Gallery button
on our website.
If, on the other hand, your hair is straight and thick,
have your hair layered, while maintaining the mane.
It'll take you a well beyond that classical "blanket
of hair" effect. If you are prepared to make a change,
a broad curl could offer you more options.
Teenage
Styles
First of all, thank you for trusting in me. Initially
I'd say you should surf around our Gallery,
where you'll find over 200 pictures with hundreds of
ideas for you to show your usual stylist. At all events,
if you've got pluck, are modern, and don't necessarily
want to do the same as everyone else your age, I suggest
you go for a fun, somewhat more outlandish fringe. And,
if you're stylish, and like taking risks, have your
hair cut really short. You can be sure it'll enhance
the attractiveness and expressiveness of your face.
Men's
Styles
As far as your question is concerned, I suggest that
first you take a look at Gallery
pages, where you can quickly, individually view pictures
of different men's' styles, for both long and short
hair.
First option: go to your usual salon and ask for a very
short, square cut, then have your hair bleached a platinum
blonde; Second option: not quite so radical. Have them
leave the odd long mesh, or ask for an extension to
personalise your look and lastly, the third option.
If what your looking for is a complete change of look
for a special occasion, use colouring gel (which just
washes out afterwards).
Removing
colour from ends
This is a very special, difficult case. The safest thing
is to let your hair grow out for a few months and, as
it does, slowly snip out the ends. Gradually your natural
colour will reappear. It's the best way to be sure that
your hair doesn't suffer.
If you don't want to wait, and want to loose that colour
in a hurry, the best option is to have your hair bleached.
If that's what you decide on, you most definitely should
place yourself in the hands of a truly excellent colour
specialist - they are the experts in colour in our salons
- to ensure your hair suffers as little as possible.
Remember that the first option of all is the safest
and, if you go for a short, fun cut, the waiting time
can be drastically reduced. If you want to look at any
kind of style idea, surf to our Gallery
web pages, where you can view an infinity of pictures
of different styles.
How
can I make my hair thicker?
In answer to your question about mousse, lacquer, gel,
etc., what these products do is to coat the hair with
a layer of resin, which is what helps us to shape it.
Moreover, the resin is rinsed out simply when you wash
the hair, and doesn't damage the hair at all, unless
one uses a particular product in excess.
How
do you fix a ponytail or bun properly?
If your hair is long and curly, we suggest you ask your
stylist to taper the top of the head, leaving it shorter,
while respecting the original length of the hair. That
way you'll still be left with a long mane, but with
greater movement. Or, ask them to texturise it all,
breaking away from the "ball" or "Menina" effect of
a classical curly mane.
If, on the other hand, your hair is straight and thick,
have your hair layered, while maintaining the mane.
It'll take you a well beyond that classical "blanket
of hair" effect. If you are prepared to make a change,
a broad curl could offer you more options.
Solutions
to those ugly hairlines: widow's peaks, etc.
First of all I'd like to thank you for trusting in me,
for telling me about your problem. But, let me tell
you - it's nothing to worry about. A so-called widow's
peak is no more than a kind of "hairline" that grows
out in the middle of the forehead.
The simplest solution, that we use at Llongueras with
the client, actors, actresses and TV hosts, is to have
the hair removed by the expert hands of the beautician.
After all, it's only a dozen or so hairs that have to
go. Any method is valid: tweezers, cold wax, laser,
but always in expert hands. Never try to do it yourself.
