Melanin, found in both your skin and hair, protects your hair from UV rays. Those blessed with darker hair, have more natural protection from the sun. Just 30 minutes of sun exposure everyday for about a year causes permanent hair damage. Those with light color hair, may experience the brittleness and roughness of sun damage more easily.⠀
Archives for November 2018
Aging + Moisture
Did you know that hair oil (sebum) production will decrease by 50% between the ages of 45 to 60 in the average woman? This means that as women age they need to be attentive to changes in their hair moisture and adjust their products and styling accordingly.
Frizz
Frizz…like nails on a chalkboard, we all hate it. Simply put, frizz happens when your hair absorbs too much water (frequently from humid air) causing the cuticles to swell and rise. Then, the cortex of the hair, that gives the hair structure, also swells. The absorbed water disrupts the protein bonding necessary for bouncy curls. This is why frizzy hair has inconsistent curl patterns.