By Dr. Linda Amerson
www.hairandscalpessentials.com
It is true, image matters. Most people from ages 3-100 like their hair to look groomed. Compliments about a great looking hairstyle, or hair cut brings a smile from the wearer for a selfie pose There are numerous hair textures and combination textures, resulting from the union of cultures. In fact, African American hair textures are more fragile than any other hair texture. According to hair science, curly, and wavy hair textures grow out of the hair follicle in circular patterns. Viewing the hair growth pattern, while showing and explaining it to a client with a trichoscope is fascinating to a board-certified Trichologist.
The tensile strength of hair has a limit before it breaks. Excessive heat applied to hair fibers will decrease hair strength…causing hair damage/breakage. Chemical applications to hair fibers will decrease hair strength…causing hair damage/breakage. These are only two examples of contributing factors of poor tensile hair strength. A drier hair texture is also very common because it is much harder for fluids like sebum or water to flow down a spiraling strand of hair, compared to a straight strand of hair. A moisturizer is recommended.
Due to the coils/curvature in hair growth patterns, consumers learn to manage the hair tangling and knotting of hair fibers, when combing their hair. Short hair may be combed from the scalp towards the end, however, medium to longer hair lengths should be combed from the ends towards the scalp. Parents, this technique helps you when you are combing your girl’s hair… comb with ease. In addition, use a large tooth comb on medium to longer hair lengths.
Only use any comb with small teeth for parting straight lines for grooming. Small tooth combs also leads to hair breakage. Investing in a hair detangling product, will work great, combined with adding a moisturizer. Use oil, if necessary on your child’s scalp, moisture on their hair. Excessive hair brushing can damage your hair. Use a hair brush gently on your scalp. There are numerous bristles available, including…hard, medium and softer hair bristles. Avoid using hair brushes with hard bristles on sensitive scalp, if your scalp is inflamed and tender to touch, if you have a scalp infection or fungal infection (use a comb). Combs are easier to wash plus soak in Clorox water. Contact a medical doctor immediately for scalp infections.
Contact a board-certified Trichologist for a microscopic hair and scalp analysis, and treatment recommendation for hair restoration and correcting mild scalp conditions. 817-265-8854 #ScalpDoctor #40yrVeteran
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