FAQ: Too Much Dandruff

Question:
I have a big problem. Every day I have a huge amount of dandruff fall onto my shoulders. I tried all kinds of different dandruff shampoos, but they do not help. Neither does picking scales off the red patches on my scalp. I am at the end of my wits. Can you suggest anything?

Answer:
I think you have either so called seborrhoeic dermatitis or psoriases . You need to go to a dermatologist. I could write a page about this problem, but instead I found a well written pages about this issue. READ EVERY WORD ON THESE PAGES AS THE ENTIRE INFO IS VERY IMPORTANT. With dermatologist's help and the knowledge and your skin care you can keep it under control. The page I am talking about seborrhoeic dermatitis is HERE and about psoriases is HERE. Good luck.

Credit: The image above is Mayo Clinic's property.

FAQ: My Hair Is Falling Out

Question:
I am a guy, 21 years of age. I have always worn my hair short, 1.5cm or less.. a couple of months ago I decided to wear it long, now I have a nice big red moptop and I can style it better. However, two days ago I was finishing my shower, lifted the poof loofah from the shower drain and found tons of red hair in the puddle of water. I was concerned. I use neutrogena daily control 2 in 1 shampoo, I don't use hair products, sometimes in the morning when i wake up I do notice slight very slight pain in the back of my scalp, maybe it could be my own sleeping position as I lay my head on my pillow and it pulls the hair a certain way? I cant be losing my hair especially now that I know how much I can do with it when long. Any products, tips or suggestions to not lose it so soon. Thank you.

Answer:
I do not think you have to worry about your hair. When you get old, perhaps, but not now.

The hair that you see in your tub is probably same amount like before, but now each hair is just simply longer, and thus looks like a lot more hair.
First of all, hair grows up to about 7 years (some lot less, some a bit longer). After each hair falls out, the papilla (where hair lived) goes into resting stage for 3 months, and then when a papilla is ready hair starts growing again. Out of thousands of your hair, you shed up to 100 hairs a day.

I recently switched to shampoos and body soaps with least amount of chemicals (which these can penetrate the skin and perhaps contribute to a cancer at a later time, also I decided not to support companies, that put these chemicals into their products thus pollute our mother Earth as well). So I would suggest to visit your local store with natural foods and products, and do not buy only by the label that says "natural", buy a product that has least amount of ingredients and chemicals in it. I myself looked at Jason, Kiss My Face, Giovanni (this product I used to sell in my salon) and other products. And remember - the less of ingredients that you cannot read (chemistry names) the better for you.
Other than that, just eat well - nutritious foods, no junk; get enough sleep; and when shampooing your hair massage your scalp with fingertips (do not use fingernails) to invigorate small capillaries so they bring a nutrition to the roots of your hair -and you should be set for a good quality hair.

Credit: the image above is from http://www.jason-natural.com

FAQ: How To Make Hair Grow After Cancer Treatments?

Question:
I lost hair due to chemotherapy. What else would you suggest to do for my hair besides good nutrition and vitamins.

Answer:
I would buy a good organic olive oil, put a small amount on your palms and massage it into your scalp. Olive oil contains vitamins, is anti cancerous, and the fact that is "greasy" it will help you slide your finger tips easily on the skin. By massaging your scalp you will invigorate your capillaries, which bring nutrition into your hair -it may help you grow healthier and stronger hair. Other than that your hair should grow about 1/2 inch each month naturally.

Some people love to take hair, skin & nails soft gels - ie. from Irvin Naturals or Nature's Bounty or GNC.

You should also contact a hair loss specialist (a doctor) for more info.

Credit: The above image is from ALASKA JOURNAL web page about a beauty queen shaving her head for a cause - to raise money for for children's cancer research for the St. Baldrick's Foundation (click on the link to read the article)

FAQ: Will My Hair Grow Back?

Question:
I was in an accident and my hair got scraped of my scalp. I wonder if my hair will grow back.

Answer:
It depends on the depth of a cut/scraped area. Your hair will not grow back only if the hair follicle, nerve and capillaries were destroyed in the accident. If it is a superficial injury, it will grow back. You should ask the doctor how deep the injury was, and what does he think.

Credit:
The image is a property from afterimageelectrolysis.com website.

FAQ: How To Kill Lice?

Questions:
How could I get rid of lice?

Answer:
There are several ways to kill lice and/or nits:

• Use special shampoo designed for lice
• Use a very small/narrow tooth comb on "infected" hair
• Color your hair with permanent color
• Perm your hair
• Use very hot flat iron
• Do not forget to wash all your clothes, bedding, decorative pillows etc. Usually all of mentioned products from material should to be washed daily for several days to make sure, that nits are not growing into lice in some forgotten place. Also all surfaces should be washed/vacuumed daily.

Note: 

This post should be taken as a first step for a discussion with your hairdresser and/or colorist about your ideas, desires or problems with your hair. Under no circumstances, you should act upon this post ONLY. I strongly advice you to have your hair done by a skilled and reputable hairdresser/colorist in your area.

FAQ: Why I Can't Color My Hair After I Wash It?

Question: The instructions always tell you that you shouldn't color your freshly washed hair. What is the reason for it?

Answer: It is OK to wash your hair in the morning and color your hair with permanent color in the evening. You can actually shampoo your hair for a temporary color prior to immediate coloring. For semi-permanent color you may shampoo your hair only very lightly and only if needed. However, you should not shampoo your hair right before coloring when you intend to use a permanent color (or bleach). The reason is that you will stimulate your scalp and make your pores to open, which will make it easier for color (its chemicals) to penetrate through your skin into your system. So if you shampoo your hair before coloring, you need to give your scalp time to return to its "normal" stage.

Note: 

This post should be taken as a first step for a discussion with your hairdresser and/or colorist about your ideas, desires or problems with your hair. Under no circumstances, you should act upon this post ONLY. I strongly advice you to have your hair done by a skilled and reputable hairdresser/colorist in your area.

FAQ: How Can I Get Rid Of Dead Skin From My Scalp

Question:
I went on a four day hiking trip and my part got a little burned. Now the skin is peeling. Is there anyway to get rid of the flaky dead skin fast?

Answer: 
This situation will take few days to clear up - until burned skin is replaced. However, hopefully you can help your hair to stay semi-free of "dandruff" (or dead skin). It all depends on the type (thickness) and length of your hair.

While shampooing your hair with dandruff shampoo massage your scalp longer than usual to loosen up as much dead skin as possible. Apply a moisturizing conditioner and massage your scalp again. Take a fine tooth comb (for lice) and comb your hair from your scalp toward ends, while rinsing the conditioner off. Since the conditioner is "slippery" it will be easier to get rid of your dead skin flakes with the help of the fine tooth comb below. Then blow dry your hair. After your hair is dry, comb it with the comb again to get the rest of the skin off your hair. Keep blow drying your hair on a cool setting to help the flaky skin move along (hopefully your hair is not too thick).

Credit:
The image above is from schoolnursesupplyinc.com website

Note: 
This post should be taken as a first step for a discussion with your hairdresser and/or colorist about your ideas, desires or problems with your hair. Under no circumstances, you should act upon this post ONLY. I strongly advice you to have your hair done by a skilled and reputable hairdresser/colorist in your area.