| Ladies, over-treated hair is the leading | | | | longer. The moral of the story: be good to |
| cause of hair loss in women. Take a break | | | | your hair, and it will heal itself over time. |
| from hair dyes, perms, relaxers, and the | | | | |
| likes. According to the FDA, over the counter | | | | Carefully comb wet hair, avoid brushes. Do |
| dyes and chemical treatments tend to be the | | | | not rush through the combing process. |
| highest of all complaints. Are you one of the | | | | Whipping a comb through your hair pulls on |
| many people that dyed their hair, only to | | | | the hair's follicles. As does eleastic bands |
| have it fall out in clumps? You're not alone. | | | | or pony tail holders. Remobve them carefully. |
| It has happened to many people. Now, what can | | | | Do not yank them out of your hair. In |
| we do about it? | | | | addition, do not use curling irons or blow |
| | | | dryers on a regular basis. Especially if |
| Stop using relaxers. Whether these products | | | | you've noticed thinning or bald spots. |
| contain lye, or are lye-free, they still do | | | | Absolutely need gel or hair spray? Try |
| serious damage to you hair. Both products | | | | alcohol-free styling products. The alcohols |
| contain chemicals that 'fry' your hair. While | | | | in gel and spray only makes dry damaged hair |
| that may sound harsh, it's simply the truth. | | | | more susceptible to further breakage. |
| If you must use a relaxer, take precaution. | | | | |
| Read the directions and follow them | | | | Should you decide to dye your hair. Try a |
| thoroughly. If you have sensitive skin, apply | | | | semi-permanent hair dye, which will wash out |
| a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the calm | | | | in six to eight weeks. You should ALWAYS |
| to prevent irritation. | | | | avoid metallic hair dyes. These are the |
| | | | culprits for a lot of hair related horror |
| Unfortunately, there's very little you can do | | | | stories. Leave all dyes on for the specified |
| to bring your hair back to its natural state. | | | | amount of time. If the bottle tells you |
| If you've noticed thinning and bald patches | | | | twenty-five minutes, don't leave it on for |
| from excessive hair dying, stop dying your | | | | thirty. Those extra five minutes can actually |
| hair! Let your hair heal itself. It will take | | | | take its toll on your hair, promoting further |
| several weeks before you notice re-growth, | | | | damage. Always do a strand test to make sure |
| unless, of course-you do more damage during | | | | that you're not allergic to the dye you |
| the healing process. Then it will take | | | | purchased. |