Hair Care FAQ

Q. Are salon products any better than products purchased in chemists and supermarkets?

A. In general yes. Most salon brands use gentler surfacants in more concentrated amounts. Also, many high street brands produce products limiting the quality or amount of ingredients vital to maintain healthy hair.

Q. I have used conditioners but they all seem to weigh my hair down. Is there a solution?

A. Yes. The reasons your hair may be weighed down are:

1. You are using the product too often.
2. The molecular weight of the product is too high. High molecular weighted products can coat the hair and cause over protection.

Q. Does diet affect my hair?

A. Yes! Here are some ideas to build better hair from the inside out:

• Eat more protein rich foods.
• Supplements of tyrosine (an amino acid) play a vital role in hair growth.
• Supplements of B vitamins help produce healthy hair.
• Supplements of biotin, cysteine, and cystine aid in healthy hair growth.

Q. I need more volume to my hair. How do I achieve this?

A. Get a "wave" (not a curly perm), just enough to create the volume you desire. Another answer is to use a volumizer. Apply virtually any styling tool to the roots and comb or work through to the ends. Volume occurs at the scalp area, not the ends.

Q. My hair is always "frizzy", what do I do?

A. There are many great silicone based products now that will knock out the frizzies in one step. Ingredients to look for are: dimethicone and or cyclomethicone. They are very light silicone oils that can even be used on fine hair. Most of the products available are extremely concentrated, so usually a few drops will do the trick.

Phase 2 recommends: High Hair Pure Glamour or Gloss Serum.

Q. Should I apply conditioner to the roots or just the ends?

A. Ideally you should apply your conditioner where you need it most. It is usually the mid lengths and ends of the hair that require more moisturizing because this hair is older and been subjected to more drying influences such as heated styling aids, brushing, combing and exposure to the sun, wind etc. The root area shouldn't really need conditioning as this hair is young and healthy and the natural oils will keep it lubricated.

Q. Occasionally my scalp gets quite itchy. What could be causing this?

A. There are a few simple things that could be to blame. If your hair is dirty, greasy or has a build up of styling product - this can cause irritation. If you have been scratching your scalp you may have broken the skin and this can irritate if products are then applied. Residues of shampoo and conditioner that have not been fully rinsed from the hair may also cause the scalp to itch. Make sure to rinse your hair in clean running water.

More advice can be found on our Hair Care Advice page.

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