Problem hair and haircare solutions
Published
08th May 2008
by sophieh
Whatever the haircare problem, with so many products on the market there's guaranteed to be an in-salon or take-away treatment to help.
World-renowned trichologist Philip Kingsley sets the record straight on some of the most common problem areas and HJ seeks out a few solutions.
Chemically-Treated Hair | Dry Hair | Greasy Hair | Flaky Scalp |The Problem: Chemically-Treated Hair
Philip Says: "Chemically-treated hair is always dryer than virgin hair and treatments similar to those for dry hair are needed. However, it is very important to use products containing sunscreens. "The sun's rays are really the same as using bleach. Treatments need to be applied more frequently and the steaming or heating times will need to be extended. "Chemically-treated hair or longer hair is always drier on the ends and it is necessary to put more treatment product on the tips." The In-Salon Solution:
Milk_shake natural milk mask from z.one concept is a powdered milk that is activated after being mixed in the salon with a fluid natural mask base. It acts on the internal and external hair structure to restructure the cortex and revitalise hair. The milk protein, fruit and honey extracts leave hair moisturised, soothed and shiny.
Price: from £15.
The Take-Away Solution:
- Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment from Aveda, deeply penetrates damaged hair to help repair and seal. It contains a blend of pure plant oils, including jojoba, for long-lasting smoothness and protection. Price: £19.
- Goldwell's Innereffect Resoft & Color Live Treatment is perfect for over-sensitised, resilient and chemically-treated hair. It regenerates, moisturises and conditions with integral colour protection. Price: £12.95.
- Joico's K-PAK Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor offers the maximum in hair reconstruction and protection, restoring weak and damaged hair to its original strength and condition. Price: £13.95.
- Hempz Reconstructing Treatment is specifically formulated to repair stressed and damaged hair. It's a 10-minute treatment that helps lock in colour, and works by repairing and sealing the hair shaft. Price: £18.95.
- Davines NOU NOU Nourishing Repairing Mask acts on the roots and along the whole length of the hair. It reintegrates lost nutrients that are needed to make hair healthy, leaving it soft, vibrant and full of volume. Price: £13.80.
- System Professional Power Mask is a rich treatment that makes badly damaged, coarse hair extraordinarily smooth. It smoothes and protects the hair's surface and contains high quality lipids that penetrate the hair. Price: £16.85.
- Bumble & bumble Deeep Treatment is the perfect pick-me-up for dry, parched, over-processed hair. It's a protein hair mask, designed to strengthen the hair and can be used in-salon or as a take-home product. Price: £9.50.
- Nexxus Y Serum Younger Looking Hair Treatment is perfect for brittle hair. It helps counteract the negative effects of colour processing, chemical services, blow-drying, and other thermal and environmental stress. Price: £15.95.
