| Hair Advice [message #88235] |
Tue, 02 February 2010 14:12  |
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I know that many of us struggle with even HAVING hair, much less caring for it, but medications, hormones and hair transplants can take care of some of those problems.
HOW do you keep your hair looking healthy and beautiful?
I have friends with really thick, full and shiny hair, it MUST be just their genes or maybe their diet? Are their foods or supplements that are good for your hair?
My hair is thick but individual hair shafts are very fine and fragile. Some shampoos are very drying and make my hair frizzy. Changing brands of shampoos frequently seems to help a little but in the long run my hair is just dry and lifeless.
Can you recommend any hair care products or secrets for healthy hair?
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| Re: Hair Advice [message #88248 is a reply to message #88235 ] |
Tue, 02 February 2010 14:39  |
Miri
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| Anonymous wrote on Tue, 02 February 2010 15:12 |
I know that many of us struggle with even HAVING hair, much less caring for it, but medications, hormones and hair transplants can take care of some of those problems.
HOW do you keep your hair looking healthy and beautiful?
I have friends with really thick, full and shiny hair, it MUST be just their genes or maybe their diet? Are their foods or supplements that are good for your hair?
My hair is thick but individual hair shafts are very fine and fragile. Some shampoos are very drying and make my hair frizzy. Changing brands of shampoos frequently seems to help a little but in the long run my hair is just dry and lifeless.
Can you recommend any hair care products or secrets for healthy hair?
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The Nioxin brand of shampoos and conditioners are made for thinning hair. I've used them for years, they are great products. Lots of ingredients to slow the hair from producing too much sebum, which can kill the hair follicals.
Tea tree oil, massaged into the scalp several times a week is supposed to be good for the hair too.
Mirren
[Updated on: Thu, 04 February 2010 10:39] by Moderator
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| Re: Hair Advice [message #89551 is a reply to message #88235 ] |
Tue, 09 February 2010 20:06 |
 Charlene
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Yes, I've used Nioxin, too. It's great. Did not know about the hair preservation part!
My hair is frizzy. Partly because it's going gray, and the gray ones just *are* frizzy, and partly because it's kind of curly and it just tends to go frizzy on the ends. Really noticeable during the last year, because little crops of hair have started up again as my T levels have gone down. It's been kind of amusing watching the little bunches of frizz move from the crown of my head on down the sides as the hair grows out ... but it's not really the way I want to look.
I've been trying for years to find a set of products that work for me, and in the last few months, I think I finally have. The Matrix Sleek Look products really do seem to help, especially the shampoo and the styling creme, and I also use l'Anza leave-in moisturizing conditioner. I think that's the one I'd keep if could only keep one. Occasionally I do work a really large glob of it into my hair, and it does go greaseball if I don't wash it again the next day. But my hair does like it - it becomes smooth and manageable for several days after.
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| Re: Hair Advice [message #89699 is a reply to message #88235 ] |
Wed, 10 February 2010 13:56 |
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I use the Syoss repair therapy at the moment. It seems to give my hair a nice shine.
I still haven't found the perfect fix for frizzy hair (like mine), but applying some day cream or body lotion makes it a bit greasy (don't apply too much), so that it doesn't frizz as badly. I tried the Frizz Eaze serum (extra strong), but it doesn't seem to work any better than my daycream. The only downside to this: I have to wash my hair a bit more often. The Dessange thermo-liss mask does work very well, but I find it a bit too harsh for regular use.
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| Re: Hair Advice [message #93268 is a reply to message #91234 ] |
Thu, 11 March 2010 07:06 |
erica
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Here is what I have been told by my two hair people, both have 20 plus years in the industry.Neither knows the other, one lives in Washington near me, and the other is an old friend who lives in Texas .
One is male, one is female. They both say the same thing.
Get plenty of rest.
Drink lots of water
Eat a sensible diet.
Hair is dead the second it leaves your head.
Wash your hair as little as possible. Never wash your hair with shampoo before the big event of the week such as going out for dinner.I wash mine daily with conditioner. I mist with an oil before drying on low to medium heat and then apply an anti friz before using the flat iron. I get the look I want easily now.
I use Paul Mitchell detangler conditioner and Redken shampoo.
Eat well,sleep,well drink lots of water and go to a reputable salon and seek advice.
Tell the hair professional about you, show them what you are using and what do they recommend. When I say hair professional I don't mean going into a chain hair shop, ,see if you can find an old time hair shop, that has been around for a long time.I pay $35.00 for a cut wash and blow dry, and $70.. for highlights. Yes its expensive and it costs me a days wages to get my hair highlighted but its my indulgence in my self. If I look as good as I can and feel good I generally have a better attitude and do a better job in life.
There are as you know a gazillion products out there for hair, cheap is not always bad and expensive is not always good. Ak your hair pro what will be best, tell them you are on a budget. Everyone's hair is different. Hormones will affect your hair. Alcohol or drugs will affect your hair.
I find that the chain hair shops hire folks straight out of school, with little experience and a very flippant attitude. Most make minimum wage.
Getting your hair trimmed also every 6 weeks or so will also promote growth and fullness. I am pretty happy with my hair at the moment! 
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| Re: Hair Advice [message #106918 is a reply to message #88235 ] |
Fri, 02 July 2010 21:39 |
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I've started taking a vitamin brand called 'Hair, Skin, and Nails', which has a high amount of biotin. I also started Rogain to reverse some temporary hair thinning due to all the stress in the past year. It all seems to be working well, along with reduced stress levels. Hair is much healthier and growing again.
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