YOUR HAIR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

By Zuzana Ritchie, Beauty Writer and Make-Up Artist

Knowledge is power as they say, so arm yourselves with all the answers to your hairy questions and keep your hair in check in the long term.

1. Why is my hair dull?

Many shampoos and conditioners contain silicone, which makes hair feel silky at first but unfortunately doesn’t wash out easily. After a build up of silicone in your hair, it can become dull.

Fix it with an occasional detoxifying shampoo to gently strip the build up and return hair to its natural state.

2. How can I get rid of static hair?

Static electricity between hair strands make them repel each other.

Fix it by using an ionic hairbrush that reduces static and friction by attaching charged ions to the hair.

3. Am I shedding too much hair?

It’s natural for hair to fall out as you’re constantly producing new hair. We can lose up to a hundred strands every day. Your entire head of hair is fully replaced every four years.

4. How do I know my hair needs a cut?

There’s no rule but observe the way your hair looks and feels. If your hair is fluffy at the ends and won’t lie flat, it’s time for a trim. Ends of the hair should always feel chunky and blunt.

5. Why doesn’t my hair grow longer?

All hair follicles have a growth phase, reaching 24 inches and lasting around four years. After that the hair follicle will fall out and a new hair will begin to grow in its place.

Make a follicle-stimulating shampoo a regular part of your hair-washing routine and speed up the growing process.

By Zuzana Ritchie, Beauty Writer and Make-Up Artist