Miscellaneous hair facts, revealed

Miscellaneous hair facts, revealed Mind these miscellaneous facts to build the overall health of your hair, achieve optimum benefits between salon visits, and use what you have to look the best that you can.

  • Typically a shaved head or a "pixie" short cut looks the best on petite people with small faces. Short styles draw attention to your face and frame, so if you are not confident with it, it won't look right.
  • Avoid a cut that falls just upon your shoulder blades. Instead, cut hair so it falls either above or below your shoulders. This elongates the neck which creates a slimming effect.
  • When your hair sheds, new hair grows in its place! The average person sheds between 60-100 strands every day. So don't be alarmed unless you are shedding massive amounts of hair.
  • Brush hair when dry with a boar bristle brush to stimulate the scalp, maximizing volume.
  • Don't overload your hair with conditioner. Alternate a crème rinse with a protein treatment and use conditioner twice a week. Heavy moisturizers cause major build up and weigh the hair down while making it appear dull.
  • If you are ready for a major change of your hair color, be prepared to do it in stages. Hair may be dead once it grows passed the base of the scalp, but drastic change requires chemicals - too much at once will fry your hair!. Gradually go lighter by first lightening your base tone, then adding highlights. Plan on going even lighter the next visit. Do the opposite to go darker using low-lights.
  • If your hair appears brassy and dull, apply a demi-glaze. This is a semi-permanent hair color with minimal peroxide. Its purpose is to bring out the natural colors of your hair.
Finding the right style for your style

After conferring with several highly paid stylists who book their appointments months in advance, there are a few rules that they abide by indefinitely. The following list contains factors that should (in their opinion) guide the way your hair is cut:

  • Style of dress
  • Body weight, build, size and shape
  • Shape of face
Don't take your hair too seriously! But, do take the proper steps and precautions to maintain the overall health of your hair. Just remember, it is a multi-million dollar industry, there are plenty of experts out there to mend your damaged hair!