When you work in or own a hair salon, clients ask questions every day. It would be strange if they didn’t. Surprisingly, the following four questions don’t get asked as often as you might think. Read on for suggestions in regard to the best way to answer them.
Do Expensive Shampoos and Cheap Shampoos Do the Same Thing?
According to celebrity stylist Riccardo Maggiore, massaging the scalp and rinsing are the main things to focus on when washing your hair. Many shampoo companies claim their products are the best on the market. However, even the most expensive product won’t help if you don’t use it properly.
Cheap and expensive shampoos both get the job done, especially if you massage your scalp while you shampoo and make sure you thoroughly rinse the product out of your hair.
How Do You Properly Blow Dry Hair?
If your preferred method is to use a blow dryer to dry your hair, it’s important to know how to safely use one. Schwarzkoph.com suggests not to use high heat settings on your dryer.
Applying too much heat to your hair gives undesirable results like split ends, dryness and scalp irritation. Keep the hair dryer at least 8 inches away from your head, and if possible use a low air stream so that your hair doesn’t tangle.
Blow dry each individual strand of hair from root to end. This provides smooth cuticle layers that are key to having healthy, well-protected hair. Keep the blow dryer moving to avoid overheating your hair.
A good method to avoid overheating spots of your hair is to divide your hair in to different sections so that you don’t end up hitting the same area multiple times. Always use a diffuser attachment for even drying.
What Products Help Your Hair in Humid Weather?
Take this advice from USA Today Travel Tips. Humidity and your hair never mix well, whether you’re at home or on vacation. For most hair types, a deep conditioner helps keep the frizz away.
A humidity-fighting gel or mousse also helps, especially when you’re on-the-go. If you have fine hair, make sure you find a conditioner that is designed for fine hair.
What Can Be Done for Receding or Balding Hair Lines?
There are many “miracle cures” out there that promise to push back your receding hairline. But, short of expensive transplants, it may be best to accept your natural hair. Matt Stark, head stylist of Stark Salon, suggests “a short haircut that minimizes the appearance of thinning and balding hair.”
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