Tag: Hair Care
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Flaky Scalp: Start With What You Can See Before You Name It
Flakes can come from dry scalp, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and other conditions. Start with what the scalp actually looks and feels like before deciding what the problem is.
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Why Does Gray Hair Feel Wiry, Coarse or Like Somebody Else’s Hair?
Gray hair can behave differently from pigmented hair on the same head. Mixed texture, stiffness, dryness and changing haircut behavior can make familiar hair suddenly feel unfamiliar.
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All That Hair in the Shower: Is Washing Making Me Shed More?
Seeing hair in the shower does not mean shampoo caused the shedding. Washing can release hairs already in the shedding phase. Breakage is a different question, and heavier loss deserves a closer look.
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Why Did My Hair Texture Change in Perimenopause or Menopause?
Hair texture can change during perimenopause and menopause. Start with what actually changed in curl, diameter, density, dryness, gray behavior or manageability before blaming one cause or buying another product.
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What Does Clean Hair Actually Feel Like?
Clean hair is more than hair that doesn’t look greasy. Learn to recognize when oil, sweat, product and residue mean it is time to actually wash the scalp and hair.
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Why Is My Scalp Oily but the Rest of My Hair Feels Dry?
An oily scalp and dry lengths are not a contradiction. The scalp is skin; the lengths are hair fiber. Clean the scalp and condition the hair according to what each actually needs.
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How Do I Tell My Stylist What I Don’t Like If I Don’t Know What Haircut I Need?
You do not need haircut vocabulary to have a useful consultation. Describe what feels wrong, where it happens and what you do not want to fight at home.
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Why Is My Hair Flat on Top but Puffy on the Sides?
Flat roots and puffy sides are often treated like one problem, but they can come from different mechanics. Learn what to notice before reaching for more product.
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My Hair Feels Heavy. Does That Mean It Needs to Be Shorter?
Heavy does not automatically mean long. Learn how weight distribution, density, perimeter, buildup and styling can make hair feel bulky without requiring a shorter haircut.
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Why Does My Haircut Look Good in the Salon but Not at Home?
If your haircut only works after a professional blowout, the problem may not be your styling skill. Start with what fails at home and work backward from the friction.