Hair Facts
Water is your friend!
- Drinking at least 2 liters of water a day can increase hair growth
- Dehydration stops hair growth
- Staying hydrated can decrease dandruff
- Up to 60% of your body is made up of water. Your hair needs it to live.
Hair tYPES
- Type 1a, 1b, 1c - Straight hair
- Type 2a, 2b, 2c - Wavy Hair
- Type 3a, 3b, 3c- Curly Hair
- Type 4a, 4b, 4c- Coiled Hair
Hair Growth Retention
- Hairstyles that stress your scalp like pony tails and tight braids can cause baldness
- Chronic diseases and hormonal imbalances can effect the growth of your hair.
- Protective hairstyles that seal your ends can increase growth retention.
- Trimming your damaged hair ends helps to retain growth by decreasing hair breakage.
Common Hair conditions
- Dandruff is the most common hair condition. Small pieces of dead skin build up on scalp blocking pores and aggravating the skin.
- Alopecia or "baldness" can be caused by genetics, environment, hairstyles, disease and the use of hair care products with high chemical content.
- Environmental and physical stress can cause thinning and baldness.