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May 2009
May 15, 2009
Minimizing the Damaging Effects of Sea Salt and Chlorine
Washing out the sea salt and chlorine from swimming in pools and the ocean is important as both work as drying agents on your hair which can make your hair brittle and lifeless. Washing with a mild shampoo daily if necessary is recommended to protect your scalp and hair follicles from the salt and chlorine. Preventative measures are to use a leave-in conditioner or to soak the hair with tap water prior to swimming to prevent the chlorine or salt from penetrating into the cortex of the hair shaft and damaging the cuticle. Once the cuticle has been compromised, hair strands begin to break and split. Try Kerastase Soleil Gelee Aqua Proof, a long lasting water resistant sun protective gel.
May 13, 2009
Summer Hair Care Tips
So many patients have asked me recently about how to take care of their hair during the summer months that I have decided to provide summer hair care tips and product recommendations over the next coupe of weeks. Whether it's the extreme exposure to the sun, to heat, salty ocean water, there are some really good products that are available as well as just some practical do's and dont's of keeping your hair healthy this summer.
PREVENT SCALP AND HAIR SUNBURN
Many people forget the importance of protecting your hair and your scalp from the damaging effects of over exposure to the sun. Protective sunscreen should be applied to your hair and scalp prior to going out in the sun. Sunburn or any form of sun induced tissue damage on the scalp can trigger an inflammatory response, damaging the hair follicles and resulting in hair loss. Although your hair does not contain living cells, ultraviolet rays (UVA & UVB) may wreak havoc on your hair by altering the chemical consistency of color treated hair and perms and lead to a host of problems such as split-ends, breakage, loss of pigmentation and even premature hair loss. Dr. Ziering suggests using Phytoplage High Protection Sun Spray.
