Hair FAQs
answered by The Natural Stylist
When you find yourself without help and you don’t know what to do, there is a solution. If you hair is
fighting with you and won’t lay as it should, worry not, The Natural Stylist is here to solve your problems.
We solicited questions from social media outlets and these are but a few. The Natural Stylist is a Florida
Licensed Cosmetologist and Educator. If you don’t see your question here don’t fret, as the questions pour,
they will continue to be answered.
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Q: When I straighten my hair itmy hair it always
When I straighten always frizzes!
frizzes!
A: First thing is first. Evaluate your initial process, how are you handling your hair? You should be blow
drying your hair from no less than 50% moisture. HAIR HAS MEMORY! When you blow dry the wave
out even if it is still a little puffy a heat protective serum and flat iron will solve it (at least until the end of
the day). Don’t make this a day-to-day habit and don’t neglect a DEEP conditioning treatment bi-weekly if
you’re a frequent straightener. Remember, if your hair isn’t sufficiently moisturized to begin with it’s going to
seek out the moisture in the air resulting in frizz.
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Beauty
Q: Dandruff! Help Me!!!
Dandruff! Help me!
A: My first question for you is are you drinking water? Remaining properly hydrated effects your scalp
as well as the overall appearance of your skin. My second question is are you sure you have dandruff?
Sometimes dandruff is often misconstrued and blamed when the actual issue is dry scalp. Evaluate one of
the flakes (scales) from your scalp is it a white sheet that is sticky or oily? If so, dandruff is the culprit and I
suggest you visit a dermatologist. If not, I have good news for you, a simple avocado hair mask will infuse
the scalp with wonderful oils and nutrients necessary for counteracting dry scalp.
Q
Had a baby boy now longer loves me! I was loves some was told that some of it
Q: Had a baby boy now my hair nomy hair no longertold thatme! Iof it would shed but I’m not sure
what to do, it’s falling at an alarming rate. Is it because Ido, a boy?
would shed but I’m not sure what to had it’s falling at an alarming rate. Is it
because I had a boy?
A: Congratulations on your new baby! Stop that crying over your hair and enjoy him. You are experiencing
exactly what every other mommy is dealing with. With every woman being different the amount of hair loss
varies. The average (non-pregnant/ non-postpartum) female’s head of hair is going through the process of
growing and resting at about a 90% to 10% rate. When you enter into pregnancy you have severely increased
levels of estrogen causing the 90% in the growing phase to linger in that phase. Your shedding is vastly
reduced and you barely notice the 10% (roughly 100 strands) falling. Your hair will seem shinier longer
and healthier than ever. But once the baby comes, so goes the circus. Your estrogen levels decrease at an
alarming rate and cause the growing phase to shorten, in turn the hair begins to come out. Don’t jump to
any conclusions as your real concern should arise when you are celebrating his first birthday. If the shedding
doesn’t cease and desist by then contact your dermatologist. Until then enjoy him and make sure you are
taking your multivitamins and supplements as directed by your physician.
Q
Q: My My is so flat! so flat! Don’t know
hair hair is Don’t know what to do!
what to do!
A: Have you tried a roller set. I know that sounds pretty old school but the fact of the matter is they still
work. Try rolling your hair before bed as well. Most salons charge close to nothing for the basic roller set.
Enjoy a quick day out full of roller fun. When you get home if the volume is too much wrap it up by using a
vent or paddle brush to direct the hair around your head. Don’t do it too tightly as this will all lead back the
road we began on. Write me back if this wasn’t the solution for you.
Q
Q: TheTheruins my hair my hair color… How
sun sun ruins color… How do I handle it?
do I handle it?
A: When it comes to maintenance of your chemical services I will always suggest seeing your local hair care
professional. This is one of the questions that in-home care can’t be prescribed to if you’re not first seen by
a professional. The chemical components of hair color that is purchased OTC at your local grocer or beauty
supply isn’t as reliant as the professional brands. See your local hair care professional.
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JANUARY 2015