I've been told that too much alcohol is bad for hair - is this true?

jon, Monday, August 13th, 2007 at 12:07 pm

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Yes, to an extent. Your hair needs a range of vitamins to keep it in peak condition, and as alcohol consumption increases you will grow a lower quality hair because your body isn’t producing enough vitamin B. Like most of the good things in life, moderation is the key - sensible drinking doesn’t …

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Hair loss in men

jon, Monday, August 13th, 2007 at 11:59 am

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Although many men believe that baldness is merely a sign of getting older, what they may not realise is that the way you look after your hair can also have a significant impact. Choosing the wrong shampoo for your hair type can cause problems, and stronger products, especially anti-dandruff formulations (I’m looking at you, …

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Green hair after jacuzzi session!

jon, Monday, August 13th, 2007 at 11:52 am

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In some cases a green tinge is noticeable in your hair after spending time in a commercial spa or jacuzzi. Unless you’re going to a fancy dress party you probably don’t want this colour combination to continue, so a bit of fresh lemon juice can be an ideal way to help shake it out. …

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Hair loss after pregnancy

jon, Monday, August 13th, 2007 at 11:48 am

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After childbirth your iron levels will fall, which may result in some hair loss. Hair needs vitamin B to grow and by eating foods with a high iron content such as fish and green vegetables, you should start to notice a difference. Sea kelp, available from health food stores, can also be very …

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Home tint quickly goes flat

jon, Monday, August 13th, 2007 at 11:46 am

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The chlorine added to the water in your water supply will try to strip the colour away from your hair, so always use shampoos that are designed for coloured hair, as they have been specially formulted to protect your hair and make your colour last that extra bit longer.

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Hair like straw after summer hols

jon, Monday, August 13th, 2007 at 11:10 am

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We always advise that prevention is much more effective than cure. Hair needs protection from the sun just like the rest of our body, and heat can strip away colour and moisture from hair quicker than many people realise. Our sun pack has been specifically designed to look after hair in hot weather …

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