Hair Care and Medications

Flake Alert

“My hair is dry, and I have severe dandruff. I’ve tried several shampoos and conditioners that contain selenium sulfide — even expensive salon products, but non of them work. Help!”

Head straight to a dermatologist for prescription-strength products targeted and formulated for your particular hair problem (it could be psoriasis, not dandruff). In the meantime, nurse flakes with dandruff shampoos like Head & Shoulders, Neutrogena, T-Gel Shampoo, and Kerastase’s Purifying Lotion.

Frizz to Death

“I have a lot of dead, wavy hair. What causes them?”

Those hairs are not dead, they are just unconditioned. Simply follow the same advice for de-frizzing super wavy tresses. Apply hair serum before blow-drying to make your locks smooth and shiny. And keep your sun exposure in check; too much heat can bake your tresses dry. Spray on an SPF product made especially for the hair to protect your locks.

Color Conundrum

“How can I protect colored hair at the beach?”

Before hitting the waves, double up on hair conditioner in the shower to soften hair, and protect it from the heat and salt. Try a leave-on product formulated especially for colored hair.

Glow and Behold

“What should I eat to make my hair and skin glow?”

Leafy greens and vitamin C-enriched fruits will make your hair more beautiful, not to mention give you glowing skin, too.

Frizz Miss

“Help! My hair tends to frizz, and I don’t want to undergo heavy treatments.”

No need to have your hair straightened or rebonded, as that puts undue stress on your hair. Better to condition your hair everyday with products made for your hair type. Make sure to also deep condition once a week. Shampoo you hair every other day only; doing so everyday will strip your hair of its natural oils.

Weighing In

“What’s the best hairdo for girls on the heavy side?”

Never cut your hair above the chin. Choose layered styles that hide your double chin and accentuate your cheekbones. Big, voluminous hair looks incredibly sexy on big beautiful women, so keep you away from flat, rebonded styles. If you have limp hair, try a range of products that will increase your hair’s volume thrice-fold. For an instant lift, apply a dollop of mousse before you blow-dry.

Premature Balding

“Help! I’m just 20, but I already have tiny bald spots on my scalp!”

What you have is a common condition called Alopecia Areata. Although it has no known cause, most doctors believe it’s triggered by periods of extreme stress. It’s best to see your dermatologist about this. For now, try a shampoo for thinning hair, then do your best to de-stress! Stress not only affects your hair but your whole body and overall well-being. So learn to relax, or at least pace yourself when the workload’s crazy.

Perm Patrol

“Will having my hair permed make it frizzier?”

It’s best to make sure your hair is in good condition before subjecting it to any chemical treatments like perming. Stick-straight hair will look softer after it’s been permed. But if your hair is wavy, it will only worsen your frizz situation by making it drier than it already is. Better to keep to the natural texture of your hair, subjecting it to the occasional blow-out only when you’re going out to parties or on that special date.

Growing Pains

“How can I enhance hair growth?”

Mesotherapy is an extreme way of promoting hair growth, as it will entail many treatments and major moolah. If you simply want to make your hair grow faster, go the natural way by dabbing on freshly-picked aloe-vera leaves on your roots. If you’re considering drinking vitamins made especially for the hair or going on a high-protein diet to speed up hair growth, check with your doc if these methods are safe.

Seeing Red

“I want to temporarily color my hair bright red. Any idea on what coloring product is safe to use? How do I maintain this kind of hairdo?”

Try an at-home kit that washes out in about two months after you put it on. If you’re just uup for a little experimentation, check out party supply shops where they sell spray-on hair color — you’ll get fiery red locks with minimum commitment.