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HAIR LOSS CAUSES AND TREATMENTS NORMAL HAIR LOSS Normal hair growth occurs in a repeating cycle of growth, fall and replacement. At any one time, about 90 percent of scalp hair is actively growing (anagen phase). The other ten percent … Continue reading
The term “Resistant Hair” refers to its ability to resist penetration by water and is an indication of the condition of the outer layer of the hair (cuticle). Although hair is naturally resistant to penetration by water (hydrophobic) and coarse … Continue reading
Is Olaplex The Real Thing? When I first heard about Olaplex, I assumed it was just another example of exaggerated marketing claims that overpromise and under deliver, but I’ve received so many positive comments and questions from salons all … Continue reading
Ultraviolet Light and Sunscreens – Part 2 In order to clear up the confusion about sunscreen products, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final ruling regulating sunscreen products that went into effect on December 17, 2013. The new … Continue reading
Ultraviolet Light and Sunscreens – Part 1 Over one million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year and one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. 90 percent of those cancers will be the result … Continue reading
Lather, Rinse and Repeat Most of us just follow directions without giving it much thought – Lather, Rinse and Repeat. We wet our hair, apply enough shampoo to produce a lather, rinse, and then lather again. Although that’s what we’ve … Continue reading
Are Antibacterial Hand Soaps and Body Washes Safe? If you’re like most consumers, you use antibacterial hand soap or body wash because you think it will reduce your risk of getting sick or passing on germs to others. But according … Continue reading
Ammonia Free Haircolor Is ammonia free haircolor better, more gentle or more natural than haircolor that contain ammonia? The answer may surprise you. Ammonia has been safely used as an alkalizing agent in haircolor for decades. Ammonia is an inorganic alkali because it … Continue reading
Hair Lightening Without Scalp and Skin Damage Although allergic reactions can be caused by the dyes used in products that deposit haircolor, this article will be limited to damage to the skin and scalp caused by products that lighten natural hair color. The … Continue reading