Weather effects n care

What is Hair Weathering and What Causes It?

Some structural breakdown occurs in scalp hair as a part of the normal growth-and-shed cycle ( Hair Growth Cycle and Hair Loss for more information). Over time in the normal hair growth cycle a hair tends to become shaggier in appearance as it ages; this is due to gradual breakdown of the structural proteins in the hair shaft.

The normal structural breakdown can be hastened and worsened by hair-damaging environmental factors and cosmetic procedures that contribute to “weathering”:

Excessive sunlight (ultraviolet) exposure can damage hair as well as it can damage skin. Wearing a head covering protects hair as well as skin from excessive ultraviolet exposure. In addition, there are sunscreen products made to be applied to the hair to prevent weathering. These products can be helpful if you spend a lot of time in the water.

Excessive wetting, especially in salt water, is damaging to hair. Sun and salt water are the combination that results in “surfer’s hair”. Vigorous combing or brushing of wet, tangled hair is tempting in order to put the tangled hair in order, but this should be avoided because vigorous combing or brushing is especially damaging to the hair shaft.

Chemical and physical damage caused by long-term permanent waving, hair curling and hair straightening can cause the type of hair-shaft damage that "“weathers” hair.

Chemical damage caused by bleaching, dyeing, and the use of degreasing shampoos can cause significant damage to the hair shaft.

Friction and physical hair-shaft injury caused by hard combing and brushing, braiding, and corn-rowing are significant causes of weathering, but this type of damage can also result in permanent hair loss due to traction alopecia (Other causes of hair loss for more information).

In addition to avoiding those things that can damage hair, a physician hair restoration specialist may recommend ways to restore strength and shine to already damaged hair—for example, use of leave-in protein conditioners.

Severely traumatic or frequent injury to the hair shaft disrupts the outer layer of the hair and allows the inner layer to splay out, making the hair hard to manage. Weathering damage can occur to hair without one’s knowledge. Hair has no nerve connections and thus cannot give one a feeling of pain when it is damaged—unlike skin that can become painful when it is sunburned or chapped. Nevertheless, hair is a complex structure like skin, with multiple layers that can be disrupted by environmental or cosmetic damage.

Under the microscope, the outer layer of a mature hair has a fish-scale appearance due to the overlapping layers of cuticle that cover underlying layers. Cuticle is a dense proteinaceous material that provides structure and protects softer layers underneath. As a hair ages and naturally “weathers”, these cuticle scales become jagged and break off. Physical and chemical (cosmetic) damage can hasten the degradation of cuticle.

When the outer cuticle layer of a hair becomes excessively “weathered”, the softer underlying layers are open to chemical or physical damage. Loss of the cuticle layer also allows underlying layers to lose structure and form ridges, fissures and nodules. Hair that has lost its structure is a common cause of frizzy, hard-to-manage hair.

We usually notice this “weathering” in scalp hair, but body hair can be similarly damaged by environmental factors and by hard scratching with fingernails.

Because so many environmental and cosmetic factors may be at work in the life of any one person, it may be difficult to point to one factor as “THE cause” of hair weathering. A physician hair restoration specialist can assist a patient in identifying—and avoiding—factors that cause hair to appear “weathered”. In rare instances, a genetic condition may contribute to breakage and frazzling of the hair shaft. The physician hair restoration specialist will rule out the presence of any of these genetic conditions during the full medical and scalp examination that is conducted before hair restoration is undertaken.

Excessive weathering of hair does not usually preclude a person from having medical or surgical hair restoration, if the hair follicles have remained undamaged. When follicles are undamaged, hair transplantation will usually be successful and medical treatment may restore activity in undamaged but inactive hair follicles (See Nonsurgical hair loss treatment options).

Cosmetic and environmental factors that contribute to hair weathering should be avoided after hair restoration—not so much because they may make restoration fail but rather because weathering may negate much of the improvement in appearance that hair restoration is meant to achieve. The physician hair restoration specialist can offer advice regarding hair care that maximizes appearance after hair restoration.

Scissors Over Comb Haircutting Method

The scissors-over-comb technique, often used by barbers, is essential for many different cuts for men and women. This particular technique allows you to cut close to the head and follow the hairline. If you do it right, you end up with a softer look, but not a freshly shaved look like you get with clippers.

You will need to start with a head of freshly washed, damp hair. Cut the top ½ of the haircut, removing the bulk. Instructions for this can be found in The Beginner's Guide to Cutting Hair in chapter 11. After that is completed, you can move onto the lower ½ of the haircut. Here are some guidelines to help you:

* Starting at the hairline, lift a section of hair with your comb in your holding hand (left hand).

* Cut off the hair that sticks past the comb with your scissors (in your cutting hand). The lower blade (the stationary blade) must be parallel to your comb.

*Keep the blade of your scissors moving as you cut a section (one comb's worth) of hair. If you stop "mid cut", you can get little nick marks.

*Open and close the blades all the way so that most of the cutting is done with the center part of the blades rather than the tips. Cutting with the tips can result in choppy, uneven cuts.

* Try to do all the cutting work with your thumb(upper) blade rather than your lower (finger) blade. Your lower blade should stay as still as possible - that's why it's called the stationary blade.

* Cut the hair close to your comb but don't actually touch it (unless the style is very short). You could end up cutting into your comb and damaging your scissors.

* After you've cut the first section, lift some of the cut hair along with the next section you want to cut to act as your guide. Don't cut any of the hairs from your previous cut - they are just there to guide you.

* You must keep your comb at a consistent distance and angle from the scalp to get a smooth cut. This is especially difficult in curved or rounded areas such as the nape of the neck.

* Work your way around the bottom ½ of the haircut, lifting either vertical or diagonal sections. Avoid horizontal.

* Stand to one side as you do this technique, not directly in front of what you are cutting. This allows you to more easily see the angle of the comb and the amount of hair you are cutting.

* It helps to have long scissor blades for this technique. Shorter scissors can result in more unevenness as well as horizontal "steps" because your hand will be in the way.

This technique takes a lot of practice, but once you get it right, you'll be able to blend and cut very short hairstyles with a clean, even look.

Instructions - Backcombing.

1. Begin by making sure that super curly or wavy tresses are flat ironed or blow dried straight.

Although curls and waves will create major height and volume, they will also have a tendency to be more easily damaged. Avoid backcombing hair that has any natural texture without first straightening to prevent excessive tangling.

2. If hair is flat ironed before it is backcombed, be sure that the strands are 100% cool before teasing. Strands that are still warm or hot will break or rip easier.

3. Begin by using a soft boar’s head brush or similar natural bristle brush to make sure that all knots and tangles are completely removed from all strands before backcombing.

Never backcomb strands that are not first detangled completely.

4. Using a rattail or metal comb or teasing brush, part off a section of hair from the rest of the strands. Clip the remaining hair out of the way.

5. Using your hands in conjunction with a comb or brush, gather a small section of hair approximately 1-2 inches in thickness.

Note: Use smaller strands for tighter results or larger strands for looser results.

6. Hold the ends of the new section straight up and out from the scalp with one hand. In essence you will be backcombing your strands in the opposite direction from its natural growth pattern.

7. With the other hand, run the comb down the length of the hair from the end towards the base of the scalp in short, sharp and uniform strokes.

8. If you don't achieve enough teased hair or height in the first pass, repeat the process until the hair has the right fullness, height and texture.

9. Spray newly teased sections with a firm hold hairspray. Repeat after each new section is created.

10. Once the first section is completely teased, pick up the next section of hair and repeat the process until all of the desired sections of hair have been completely backcombed.

11. Select a firm hairspray to completely spray all of the teased hair when the backcombing is complete.

12. Using both hands carefully smooth the teased hair back in the opposite direction making sure there is a lot of height in the desired area of the hair.

Once you get the hang of teasing your strands, you will be able to do it quickly and efficiently.

Since teased hair can sometimes look rough around the edges, consider using a shine serum like Phyto's PhyoLisse, Rene Furterer's Spray Gloss or Robert Hallowell's Love That Shine Drops.

Apply the shine serum or spray of choice to the palms of your hands. Rub the product into the palms and then lightly glide over the top of the teased style to add instant shimmer and shine and remove any roughness.

Spray well with hairspray like Phytolaque or Jessica Simpson’s favorite Phytolaque Soie made with real silk that adds a soft sheen to the final look and will also help soften the overall finish.

Typhoid also has a tendency to relapse so the possibility of hair fall is higher because one relapse of typhoid can change your situation from bad to worse. Typhoid is a very serious disease and typhi bacteria can enter the body through contaminated food and water. Hair fall after typhoid is inevitable, there is nothing you can do to prevent hair loss.

Though the hair will grow back once the patient recuperates but the amount of care and attention that goes into it is tremendous. After care is the only solution for typhoid sufferers. Apart from using massage oils it is extremely important to have a healthy and balanced diet. Though it may sound easy to incorporate a healthy eating habbits but the doctor will give a list of food which is restricted in such condition. Given the restrictions in diet it is very difficult to have a healthy diet, everything has to be chosen with care.

Typhoid is a disease of the intestine accompanied with high fever, the typhoid bacteria ruins the large and small intestine and can make you very weak. Since the intestine is damaged it cannot digest any food, so usually patients are kept on saline or liquid diets. Lack of diet with heavy medication can play havoc with the body and hairfall is one of the many pitfalls of typhoid. It causes acute weakness and can take months to recuperate, the severity of illness depends on the type of typhoid you are suffering from. There are 4 types; A, B, O and H with A being the mildest one and H being the worst.

Includes loads of green leafy vegetables, they are easy to digest and a good source of iron. Additionally also have fresh fruits, avoid anything thats sour like oranges, grapes or sweetlime since the intestine becomes very weak and cannot tolerate any citrus fruits. Also if you wish to have fruits with the skin then it is important to soak the fruit in salt water for at least 10 minutes, this will kill the bacteria which breed on the skin of the fruit. Use salt in good proportion, a pinch of salt is not enough. You can also include fruit juices but be careful of how the juice is made, if the juicer is not clean or the fruit is used a whole with the skin, the chances of contamination are high.

Hair loss due to Disease like typhoid

The type of hair loss you experienced is called Telogen Effluvium and is due to the shock to the hair follicle from a severe illness or injury (physical or mental). Normally when the body recovers the hair grows back so within a year from when you experience hair loss you should have regained your normal hair.

Since this didn't happen it is possible that you also suffer from Androgenic Alopecia so you need to see a dermatologist to confirm or rule that out.

Revivogen and no other product work for Telogen Effluvium which doesn't need a treatment anyway as the lost hairs grow back within a year. However if you have Androgenic Alopecia Revivogen can work to stop further hair loss and to regrow the hairs you lost during the past three years. This is because after 3 years the hair follicles die and no product can revive them. So although you can't regrow the hair you lost 4 years ago, if you have hereditary hair loss (androgenic Alopecia) you can still stop its progression and even grow some of the hairs you lost during the past three years.

hair falls excessively and also i have dandruff.

solution..

1. use pure natural vinegar ,lemon juice and curds.apply on scalp 2/3 times a week.wash off with a natural herbal mixture of shikakai and methi. or use some baby shampoo .dont use conditioners.dandruff is an internal problem ,unless u keep ur hair unclean for too long.so drink 4/5 litres water daily.to prevent hairfall-comb ur hair for afew minutes twice/thrice a day by bendingupto ur waist if possible.-gets the circulation going .and rub ur nails together on top of each other thrice a day.
2. in rainy season hair fall is natural but as you are sayin that you have dandruff too than just follow few simple steps & kick off ur problem.
   1) message your head with parachute oil 3-4 hrs before goin for hair wash
   2) then after oiling your hair after 2 hr wet your towel properly in hot water & cover your hair in it (actually head by rounding ur towel).
   3) keep it for half an hour 7 wash hair
   4) wash hair with an anti-dandruff shampoo 7 also which strenthens hair ( like garnier fructis)
   5)when ur hairs are wet just take 2-3 drops of non-sticky oil & message your sclap.
   
   
   &if this doesn't works than dere is an anti - dandruff therapie. just go for that.

how to repair demage hairs

How to Repair Damaged Hair Although nothing short of cutting will completely repair damaged hair, the following methods of repair will help you improve the quality, texture, and strength of your damaged hairs.

Try These Easy Methods

Damaged hair isn't attractive, and when hair needs repair it's quite obvious. It tends to be frizzy, out of control, and it's very brittle. Hair sometimes requires repair due to a number of reasons, from harsh chemical treatments to improper care, but it is possible to repair your out of control damaged hair. Although nothing short of cutting will completely repair damaged hair, the following methods of repair will help you improve the quality, texture, and strength of your damaged hair.

Egg Yolk and Olive Oil Conditioner

After applying the following egg and olive oil conditioner each week for a month, your locks will be smoother, softer, and will appear less damaged. This homemade conditioner works very well, and it's far less expensive than store-bought repair products and conditioners of similar quality.

To make egg yolk and olive oil conditioner to repair the condition of your locks you'll need one egg yolk, two tablespoons of olive oil, a shower cap, a whisk or fork, and a small bowl in which to combine the ingredients. This conditioner recipe is enough for one application. Any leftover ingredients should be disposed of after use.

Most conditioners are applied after shampooing, but this conditioner formulated to repair is applied prior to washing. Wet your hair as usual, and apply the mixture. Concentrate on the ends, and avoid the scalp. Allow the mixture to remain on the hair for several minutes while showering and before shampooing as usual.

Daily Vitamin E Treatment

Dry damaged hair can benefit greatly from vitamin E treatments, but store-bought products containing beneficial vitamins can be quite expensive. You can make your own vitamin-enriched shampoo with the help of vitamin E capsules which can be purchased at discount dollar stores. Simply break open five or six capsules, and combine the contents with your favorite shampoo. Your locks will look shinier, smoother, and much healthier, and you'll have all the benefits store-bought reparative shampoo without the added expense.