Q:No2: HOW TO DETECT HAIR PROBLEMS

A woman's greatest beauty asset is lovely,shinning hair. Hair tends to be the body's barometer indicating good health or the lack of it. 
      Here I give clues, one needs to detect the problem of  his/her  hair & method to correct them.

A- Brittleness: Hair looks dry, lifeless, lacks manageability and snails easily.It has many split ends & breaks  when a strand is pulled between the fingers.

CAUSES:
1.Brushing wet hair & combing it too roughly,which weakens the hair 7 can lead to split ends& breakage.
2.If the perming/Bleaching solution is left on the hair for a long time.
3.Over Sun exposure.
4.An imbalanced diet deficient in calcium or protein rapidly weakens the hair.

SOLUTION:
1. Shampoo hair by massaging scalp with the pads of the fingers,not your nails. Work the shampoo from roots to ends gently.(I recommend Nisim dry Hair Shampoo& conditioner, or Loreals Revitalising shampoo,Oat Meal Honey Shampoo of Catwalk)
2. Don't use electric Hair dryer or Irons,Rollers.Pat dry hair with soft towel,avoid rubbing vigorously. 
3. Don't brush wet Hair.
4. Always try to cover head when in the sun or moving in cold weather.
5. Use a top Quality conditioner for Healthy looking hair(I recommend Aminoacid enriched Fast Conditioner)


B-DRYNESS:
Hair looks dull,lifeless & does not look silky.

 CAUSES:
1. Tends to loose its natural barrier of oil & moisture when it has been over-processed or over shampooed.
2. Too long exposure of hair in the sun & wind causes dryness for different individuals who are affected differently in such conditions.
3. Chlorination due to salt water.
4. When hair has been over blow-dried at high temperatures.

SOLUTION:
1. Use a mild Shampoo for Dry hair type,in small quantity.
2. Always finish with a moisturizing conditioner.
3. Let Hair dry naturally. If in case use Hair dryer ,hold it atleast 6-8 inches away from head & keep it moving.
4. In case of swimming,never forget to Shampoo & condition Hair.

C.DULLNESS:
 Hair has no sheen.It may have many split ends. The color becomes extremely drab.

CAUSES:
1. The light that hits split or broken hair is diffused & the hair looks dull.
2. Lack of oil contents in the Scalp.
3. Washing hair with hard water.
4. Application of Hair sprays,setting lotions which leave a dulling film on the shaft.

SOLUTION:
1. Always use a protein-based hair conditioner.
2. If there is no time to shampoo or you are in hurry,Dry clean hair...Pull out a nylon stocking over a brush & give hair a dozen strokes,it will instantly look shinny.
3. If the condition does not improve, consult a dermatologist.It can sometimes be related to illness or dietary deficiencies.

D- LACK OF BODY:
     Hair looks limp,does not set & lies close to the scalp.

CAUSES:
1. Due to excess moisture in humid weather.
2. Over conditioning of hair.

SOLUTION:
1. Try washing hair everyday. 
2. Use an oil-free conditioner once or twice a week to make the hair look thicher & increase its holding power.
3. Short Style Hair cuts are ideal to give volume.

E: FLAKINESS:
Itchy scalp & white flacks.

CAUSES:
1. Caused by dandruff.
2. Due to very dry scalp.
3. Cold weathers & winds.
4. if diet lacks poly unsaturated fat.
5. Using of too much Hair styling products.

SOLUTIONS:
1. Always use medicated shampoos or consult dermatologist.
2. Wash hair more frequently.
3. Add an extra tablespoon of Sunflower or safflower oil to daily Diet.
4. Stop using Styling stuff.
5. Avoid being under stress during the periods.


F- OILINESS
Hair looks limp, too greasy clumps together.

CAUSES:
1. Due to oily scalp.
2. Increased hormonal activity during puberty.
3. Psychological stress.
4. Wrong or over using conditioner.

SOLUTION:
1. Shampoo daily with an oil-free shampoo.
2. Do not use conditioner or use good quality oil-free Conditioner(Nisim Conditioner for Oily Scalp)


G-HAIR LOSS:
Hair falls out in clumps.

CAUSES:
1.Sudden Hormone changes.
2. After a serious illness.
3. When running a high fever.
4. A deficiency of important nutritient in diet.
5. Mental tension.

SOLUTION:
1.Brush hair softly with a natural bristle brush.
2. Shampoo with a light-hand & mild shampoo.
3. Do not use Hot Rollers,Dryers & iron.
4. do not pull or twist hair.