Hair Minimizing Damage

 Minimizing Damage

The fortunate few with a growing phase (anagen) sufficient to produce hair long enough to sit on many have hair shaft ends which have survived for 7 or 08 years. Throughout its growth, this hair tip needs to be cared for to keep its “healthy” look as manifested by shine and manageability. A damaged cuticle cannot heal, but much can be done to help its appearance. Common sense dictates that hair cleaned frequently, using good quality products, and most importantly, being conditioned, is the bedrock of hair care.

Regular trimming of the ends by a skilled stylist to prevent weathering effects such as split ends is to be encouraged and a “GOOD” cut is the basis of the desired style (Figure 1.37).

Changing hair color requires advice from an experienced hair technician, who can advise on how much color change a particular hair can stand, and which hair coloring products would be suitable. With an understanding of principles of goof hair care and regularly putting those principles into practice, everyone can aim to keep their hair in good condition.

 

General Principles

The natural look of hair depends on several factors. Hair that is in poor condition looks dull and dry. The presence or absence of natural oils makes a difference, and very straight hair reflects light better than tousled hair does.

Inevitably, trying to improve upon nature, not just once but over and over again, leads to many pitfalls which include:-

(1) Not understanding the basic properties of hair in general, and one’s Owen hair in particular.

(2) Trying to lighten the color of hair more than it can stand (Bleach Damage).

(3) Continually trying to correct previous mistakes.

It is easy to fall into the trap of blaming the last product put on to the hair as the single cause of problem. More often, hair condition is lost as a result of combination of mistreatment over a long period.

Once significantly damaged, the cuticle cannot be repaired, so hair care should be aimed at preventing injury in the first place. All procedures should be carried out as gently as possible. Apart from this, the best way to keep damage to a minimum is to condition regularly and thoroughly. This helps to keep the cuticle intact, lower friction, and reduce static charge on the hair.