The Scalp Need-To-Know

Taking care of your scalp is as important as washing your hair. And, I think I have said this before but it is so important I will say it again; your scalp is as important to your hair as your gums are to your teeth.

There are so many things you can do to keep your hair from breaking and splitting, and to help it grow. Here are nine different ways hair will grow beautifully with a little help from the following: 

1.      First, turn down the heat on your blow dryer. If you can’t, go buy one that has heat controls. 

2.      Turn down the heat on the flat iron, or give your hair weekend free heat days. Instead do a cute braid or high pony tail. Get creative with a causal up do and let the hair have a stress free day.

One day you wake up and you’re feeling down, and don't like what you see in the mirror. You think, that's it, I need a new look. STOP! Before going any further, let me share with you why you should take a step back a think this though. It could save you from 6 to 8 weeks of questioning your look.

Clients that are in that dreaded, “I hate my look,” mood are never happy when a hairstylist is done. They don't know what they want and the stylist is trying hard to make them feel better. There are times when I need to say, “I think we should wait until you’re ready or feeling better.”

You should be excited to come get your haircut, not upset or “over it.” So, we’ve come up with some suggestions for what to do during those bad days:

By Patti Wood
Hair replacement is a very personal service; not only is it damaging being exposed without your hair on while having a service is being done, but the emotional feelings for each individual in general who go through this. With this being said, I personally can't imagine ordering a hair piece online and cutting it so it looks natural on my head.

There are sites out there that give the potential buyer step-by-step instructions on how to make a mold of your head. They then pick out their color and hair piece. The clients send the mold to the company and they will send the client a hair system in about 12 weeks.

Before you buy, you should ask yourself these three questions:

·   Will it fit me perfectly?

·   Will it be styled to my hair cut?

By Patti Wood
What is trichotillomania? 

Trichotillomania (TTM or “trich”) is a disorder that causes people to pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or any other parts of the body, resulting in noticeable bald patches. Hair pulling varies greatly in its severity. For some people, at some times, trichotillomania is mild and can be quelled with a bit of extra awareness and concentration. For others, the urge may be so strong that it makes thinking of anything else nearly impossible.

Trichotillomania is currently defined as an impulse control disorder, but there are still questions about how it should be classified. It may seem to resemble a habit, an addiction, a tic disorder or an obsessive-compulsive disorder. Most recently, it is being conceptualized as part of a family of “body-focused repetitive behaviors” (BFRBs) along with skin picking and nail biting.

What does trichotillomania look like?

Most people with TTM pull enough hair that they have bald spots on their heads, which they go to great lengths to cover with hairstyles, scarves, wigs, or makeup. Others may be missing eyelashes, eyebrows, pubic or other body hair, which they may camouflage with makeup, clothing, or other means.

5 Steps You Need To Know For Your Hair Loss
By Patti Wood

When a client makes an appointment to see me for the first time about their hair loss, the first thing I do is send them a questionnaire to fill out. I ask that they fill it out as completely as possible, and if they don’t have recent blood work within 90 days, to get blood work done by their physician. 

After, I also ask them to make sure the doctor requests certain tests that are key to growing healthy hair. One is iron, along with the carrier, which is the ferritin. Another is Vitamin D and folic acid, two more key nutrients for hair. Some others are mostly what they check for like thyroid, hormones, diabetes to name just a few.

The Best Products For Dry Hair
By Patti Wood
Why is the hair dry? Is it the normal texture of the hair? Is it from too much heat from hair dryers, curling irons, and flat irons? Did you get a bad highlight, color, or perm? The answer to the above questions, is no. What really matters is when you do all the above. That’s when you will have a big problem!

Our Cause and Solution Breakdown:

Cause: If the hair is dry naturally, use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.

Solution: A few of my favorites are Redken All Soft Shampoo and Conditioner, and Pureology Hydrating. Both have a wonderful deep conditioning mask.

How To Keep Your Hair Looking Great During Summer
By Patti Wood
In the summer months, most of us spend more time in the sun, at the beach, and boating. All of this summer fun takes a toll on that fabulous color you just spent your hard earned money on.

There are several things you can do to protect your hair from these elements:

1.      Always wet your hair before plunging into the pool. Chlorine and salt pools wreck havoc on your hair whether it’s colored or not. Take a few minutes to wet your hair with the outside shower or a garden hose, so when you take the plunge, your hair doesn’t soak up all the chemicals from the pool water. The same goes for the ocean, and hot tubs.

5 Easy Guy Styles For Spring
By Patti Wood



1) Get This Look: Philly Fade Haircut & Hairstyle for Men - Clean, Defined - Redken

THE PHILLY FADE GUY IS:
›› Well-groomed
›› Modern in style
›› Likes a consistent, tight look
›› Cleanly defined