hair

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

Join group

Leilita808 Posts: 154 Joined: 2004/01/07	2004/03/18, 02:26 PM my hair has started to break a lot on the the top of my head...why? is there anything I can do?

dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/18, 02:40 PM There could be many reasons...is it only close to your scalp?
Leilita808 Posts: 154 Joined: 2004/01/07	2004/03/18, 02:41 PM yeah...mainly.
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/18, 02:42 PM Do you color your hair?
Leilita808 Posts: 154 Joined: 2004/01/07	2004/03/18, 02:45 PM I used to, but not any longer
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/18, 02:53 PM I wish I could see it, I could probably tell you right off the bat...but since I can't, we will have to do a little cyber consult...:big_smile: Is the breakage really close to your scalp and does there seem to be more of it close to your hairline?
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/03/18, 02:53 PM Uh oh, hair designer to the rescue. -------------- My gym dues are not paid with money.
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/18, 02:54 PM ahem...you are interrupting and intrical part of the consultation process...please have a seat in the waiting room sir.
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2004/03/18, 02:56 PM :laugh::laugh:, you got in trouble.:big_smile:
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/03/18, 03:06 PM Yes maam! -------------- My gym dues are not paid with money.
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/18, 03:15 PM You scared away my client!!!!!!!:angry:
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/03/18, 04:54 PM My wife's hair does that when she wears it long. When she cuts it short the problem goes away. BTW hec, what number are you?
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/18, 08:24 PM You might try Nioxin. I have a lot of trouble with breakage because my old lady (over 40) hair is really wavy but not real elastic anymore. The nioxin shampoo and conditioner have helped a whole lot. I spent 40 years perming my hair because it was as straight as a board, now I spend most of my time trying to get it straight. -------------- Anni Never pet a burning dog.
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/19, 07:09 AM Nioxin is a great product even if you do not have elasticity problems...especially if you have fine or thinning hair. It has no plastic resin in it's composition, which is what is normally used in haircare products to carry the scent. It wouldn't hurt anybody to use it, but because it is so expensive that I only reccommend it when there is a target need for it. Anni, it is amazing how hair changes as we "grow":) Normally, that is caused by an increase of the cuticle layer (the "skin" of the hair strand) My hair is fine and straight, but the grey that is announcing itself around my hairline these days is so unruly, that I feel like shaving half of my head!:laugh::laugh:
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/19, 07:21 AM You are right, Nioxin is expensive but worth it. I'm not spending as much money on useless junk to try to fix it anymore and there aren't 800 bottles in my shower anymore. lol BTW, my gray hair is so unruly that we did end up giving a spiral perm because there was no other way to control it. It didn't really fix the problem but it did disguise it. I'm glad I'm not the only one with wild old lady hair. lol -------------- Anni Never pet a burning dog.
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/19, 07:34 AM Something else you can have your designer try is a glazing treatment...can be done over your color or in a clear if you don't color. It processes with heat as opposed to peroxide and by it's nature, wraps around the cuticle of the hair. It will help hold the cuticle down and give you a more smooth texture until it fades off. (And it gives a lot of body too.)
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/03/19, 09:32 AM Why is it that the grey ones have to announce themselves in such an obnoxious manner? :angry: They're that loud guy at the ballpark, everyone else kind of blends in, and then there's that one guy jumping up and down, waving, "here I am!!" I'm still somewhat in denial and my husband plucks them for me.:) That glazing sounds intriguing, from a girl with naturally curly (flyaway) hair..
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/19, 09:40 AM Yes, they are a pain...let's blame God again, shall we?:cool: Do you know if your salon carries Redken datdanigirl? The Redken Shades is my weapon of choice for glazing unruly hair. If you are having a little grey challenge, your stylist should be able to mix a glaze formula that wouldn't really change your hair color, but still blend those greys.
Leilita808 Posts: 154 Joined: 2004/01/07	2004/03/19, 10:43 AM okie dokie...my breakage is mostly on the top by the scalp. I went to a hairdresser and she said my hair was fine...blah, it never did this before!! nioxin here I come. any special kind or name brand??
Julisa Posts: 87 Joined: 2004/01/27	2004/03/19, 10:56 AM I want to be glazed too!!!!!!
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/19, 11:06 AM Before you run out for product...answer me one more thing, what are you using right now? And, another thing...your regular shedding and growing cycle could be in hiatus, especially if you have pretty significant changes in your diet (loss or gain) lately...what could be looking like breakage could actually just be new hair growing in. The way to tell would be to look at the ends of the hair you find in your brush...(or anywhere if you are like me)...if they mostly all have little white "bulbs" on one of the ends of them, then that is not breakage.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/03/19, 12:09 PM I'm glad to know we have a resident hair expert among us! :love: -------------- _Robert_ Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/03/19, 12:10 PM She knows her hair!!! -------------- My gym dues are not paid with money.
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/19, 12:13 PM Gimme a little bit longer on FT and I will know something besides that too!:laugh::laugh:
Kyrah Posts: 251 Joined: 2004/03/11	2004/03/19, 12:19 PM Another thought for you, if you have long hair and wear it up alot try wearing it down for abit. I notice if I wear my hair up in pony tails etc. for too long that I get alot of breakage and the signature "fly aways" Just an idea for you to think about. . . oh and Nioxin is the brand, you can pick it up at most salons or supply stores. -------------- Love me as I am . . . Let me worry about how I look!
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/03/19, 01:49 PM I just have random, lone strands of grey that show up periodically, always in the same general area. Haven't considered coloring yet. Actually, if glazing holds the cuticle 'down' that probably means straighter which I DON'T want.. I just want fuller and smoother, more separated curls. Actually hair and salons is a very sore subject for me today. Very bad haircut last night. Dear friend has cut my hair for years. Used to work in a very prestigious salon, got married & had babies, hasn't gone back to work but still cuts hair at home. Always did a great job for years but these last few.. I think she's lost her touch. First time I've wanted to cry over a haircut in years! :(
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/03/19, 02:11 PM No, it won't hold your curl down, just polish it off. My clients tell me that finding someone to cut curly hair is difficult. I personally am not curly hair challenged, but I do know that mistakes show badly with that particular hair type. I will only apply a certain layer application to curly hair because of that. I'd rather clean it up a bit more after I have it styled than to have to say to an exasperated client, "it'll grow back honey".:surprised: I hope your next cut goes better!:love:
	2004/03/19, 04:01 PM A man is no good till he has a few wrinkles around the eyes and a woman is no good till she has a couple og silvery grey hairs. Just my H.O.:) -------------- A problem ceases to be such when you can laugh about it. Charlie
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/03/22, 11:37 PM :love:Charlie:love: I share your opinion.
rickyshot Posts: 153 Joined: 2003/05/13	2004/03/23, 02:30 PM Seriously here. Hair breakage could be due to a lot of things. First of all are you dieting. That alone causes problems. You need good fats in your body from nuts, natural peanut butter, sardines, salmon, nut butters etc. Eat a lot of veggies too. Take a good multivitiman per day. Drink a lot of water. Next get your thyroid checked. Dry or breaking hair could be a sign of hypothyroidism. If that is ruled out go to a dermatoligist. There are many fungus type things that could be happening and with the right medication poof it is cured. NOw if you check out physically pay attention to your diet and eat good foods. Use this deep conditioning method which I swear by. Once a week heat up some olive oil and cocounut oil if you can get some in a pan till warm. Put it in your hair making sure the ends are covered. Put a plastic cap on your head or saran wrap and sit under a dryer for 20 minutes. If you do not have a hair dryer get damp towels as hot as you can stand it and wrap your head with them. Change the towel as needed for the 20 min period. Wash hair and condition as usual. As I said before, if health problems and diet is ruled out this treatment with hair vitamins will give you a great head of hair in one month. Let me know.
Leilita808 Posts: 154 Joined: 2004/01/07	2004/03/24, 10:42 AM wow...so many good ideas thanks guys I will try them all!! well not the hair down because i am in the military so I have to wear it up every single day ahhhhh:angry: