Hairstyles that are cool but are bad for you!
Looks can be deceiving in a totally different way! You have naturally curly hair
but today with hair styles and treatments you can have straight, silky hair, similarlyif your friend known for her short spiky hair wants to have longer hair she can opt for hair extensions andif you decide that you no longer like your black tresses you can color them to any color that you wish! Hair extensions, Hair straightening, Perming, Highlights and Hair Dyes have made your look an-ever-altering thing, you can undergo any one of these and your whole image gets a makeover. Along with the choices that these treatments bring, they also leave a lasting effect on our hair, if the treatments are not performed by experts, these treatments can be highly damaging!
We give you the lowdown on the 5 most common hair treatments and the effect they can have on your hair.
Hair Perming
Why?
Those who have straight hair but wish to have bouncy, curly locks can opt for perming which has a more lasting effect than the rollers and curling irons that are available.
What is it?
Perm is short for "permanent wave". During Perming, a chemical is applied to the hair strand to soften its outer layer so that when hair is wound around curlers and rollers, it takes shape easily. After some time when the hair is set, neutralizing solution is applied to them to stop the softening process.
What is the Damage?
Since the chemical softens the outer layer of the hair strand, the hair strand becomes vulnerable and weak and takes time to recover.
Before setting off, you need to examine the health of your hair. Perming- damaged, colored and weak hair leads to damage. The best type of hair to perm is thicker hair that is wavy. If you have fine hair it would be advisable to do it from an expert as perming can harmful for your hair. Other hair types that aren't suitable for perming are very straight as it doesn't take the perms and coarse hair as it resists curls hence needs to undergo frequent perming sessions.
Tips:
Do not wash your hair upto 48 hours after perming as washing can cause your hair to lose those curls.
Do not brush your hair; use a wide tooth comb and start combing from the bottom to remove the knots.
Do not blow dry permed hair, allow it to dry naturally.
Use shampoos and conditioners that are designed for permed hair as these maintain the moisture that is required to maintain the curls.
Permed hair needs extra moisturizing so take care to moisturize your hair, especially in very hot and dry conditions.
Hair Straightening
Why?
For those who want straight, sleek and streamlined hair.
What it is?
Straightening of hair is usually done by many methods. The temporary methods are by usingironing rods, hot combs and the permanent method is through using hair relaxers. Temporary straightening returns back to the original shape after the first wash while chemical relaxer in the permanent method changes the composition of hair and keeps it straight for a few months. After the new growth of the roots, there is need to reapply the relaxer again to keep it straight.
Like Perming, Permanent hair straightening is done by applying a chemical on the hair strands so that the outer layer turns softer and then hair is straightened with hair irons or combs and then neutralizer is applied to hair strands to stop the process.
What is the damage?
The damage can be due to the straightening equipment as well as the chemicals used. While using the ironing rods, if the temperature of the rod is not regulated and if it is too hot, it can burn your hair. The relaxers used to soften the outer layer of the hair strand, making it weak, so frequent strengthening means weak and dry hair vulnerable to changes.
Tips:
While straightening with iron rods at home, you apply a hair balm or hair straightening gel to your hair and make sure your hair is completely dry before applying it.
Moisturize your hair well to prevent them from drying and breaking.
Straighten your hair occasionally only to maintain their texture and strength.
Go for oil massage and use products that are designed for straightening.
Hair Coloring
Why?
You are tired of your hair color and want something different to get an image makeover or to cover the
grays.
What is it?
You can either color your hair from permanent colors or semi-permanent colors. Permanent color lasts till new hair roots grow so you need to maintain the color of your hair by coloring every 4-6 weeks. Semi permanent colors usually wash out after 4-6 weeks hence there isno need for reapplication of colorto maintain the uniformity.
What is the damage?
Permanent color is said to be more damaging to the hair than semi permanent ones. Hair colors available today are much safer than those available before as they contain polymers that protect the hair but still since permanent color penetrates the cortex or the outermost layer, the harsher chemicals can render hair strands weak with no protection.
The other side effects of Hair color are:
Skin irritation: Some skins develop rashes and itches when in contact with hair color hence you need to take a patch test before going for it.
Allergic Reaction: Some ingredients in the dye cause allergic reactions like swelling, itching, inflammation, scalp puffiness and can prove the development of certain types of cancers etc.
Hair breakage: Wrong technique or improper method can further worsen the damage making the hair strand weak and dry and sometimes falling off on its own.
Hair Extensions
Why?
For those who wish have a longer or thicker mane.
What?
Hair extensions are strands of hair real or artificialthat are attached to your original hair to make them thicker or longer. There are many methods of doing it- in the individual method small amount of hair that is about 20-25 strands are applied to your hair either by fusing, gluing, clamping and by using waxes and polymers. All the above methods involve applying chemical to your hair. These extensions need to be reattached after 3 months as it then looks fake.
Other extensions are clip- in' extensions which already have a patch of hair that is held together which can be clipped on the area where you want them to be in.
What is the damage?
The biggest damage reported is that of baldness. A study published by the British Journal of Dermatology said that extensions can lead to permanent baldness and the problem is not as uncommon as believed. If the hair extensions are attached very close to the scalp, they can put a great amount of pressure on the follicles of the scalp causing hair fall.
Those extensions that are attached by the individual method, hair strands undergo a lot of damage due to the chemicals and heat that is applied making them weak and damaged.
Tip: Before taking a decision to have extensions you need to understand the side effects that are caused. Also if you decide to have extensions do it from experts otherwise it can be extremely harmful.
Hair highlights
Why?
To make your hair attractive, to give a funky new look and compliment a hairstyle.
What is it?
Hair highlights color your hair but unlike hair color, you color only few strands of your hair. Mostly highlights are lighter colors with a metallic tinge. There are many ways to do it, Foil method is when your hair is colored and wrapped in a foil to avoid coloring other hair strands, Hair painting where a brush or a comb is used to color hair and Chunking is coloring different sizes of chunks of hair. To Know more about
Hairstyles that are cool but are bad for you! Hairstyles that are cool but are bad for you!
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