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What Can Be Done:
Coloring is the most common and effective way of dealing with greying of hair. There are various options available. The oxidative colors are the most versatile and the most frequently used, though they can cause reactions. Henna is also a safe and good conditioner.
Loss Of Hair-Baldness:
Causes Of Baldness:
A loss of up to 100 hair a day is normal, as this hair loss is replaced. All of us loose hair, nut excessive hair loss, which is not replaced leads to baldness. Baldness or alopecia, as it has several causes:
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The commonest form of baldness, that affects men, is called male pattern baldness. Hair loss in this condition is due to the presence of androgens (male sex hormones) and a genetic tendency to develop baldness. Statistics show that 1 out of 10 men has some degree of alopecia by the age of 25. At 35, 4 out 10 men show some baldness. By the age of 50, nearly half of all men are bald.
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Diseases, which cause prolonged weakness like thyroid, viral fevers, malaria, operations, accidents and even child-birth lead to loss of hair. Mental stress, nutritional deficiencies, crash dieting and anorexia nervosa also result in hair loss. Anaemia causes hair loss in women.
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Alopecia areata or patches of baldness first appear on the scalp, and gradually spread to the eyebrows and eyelashes. Usually the problem resolves on its own and is more commonly seen in men.
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Diseases of the scalp like fungal and bacterial infections also cause baldness.
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Physical trauma of hair, especially in women causes hair loss. Tight hair styles and exposure to hot air are also responsible for it.
The Magic Of Hair Coloring:
Colors make our lives bright and beautiful. They express our feelings and are used in cosmetics, couture and surroundings. Hair colors dominates the fashion world and is used by people of all ages and classes. Available in different shades, forms and qualities for different hair textures it excites all.
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Types Of Hair Colors:
Liquid, powder, oil, cream and gel, etc. they are available in all varieties. Hair mascaras, crayons and color hair-sprays are temporary colors, while gel and powder forms are permanent colors.
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Trendy Shades:
Reds and browns are the latest fad. You can go safe with brown and golden streaks for wheatish skin tones. For fair skin, reddish or purple shades look gorgeous.
Hair Texture And Length:
All kinds of textures and hair lengths can be colored though the expense increases in proportion to the length of hair.
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Techniques Of Hair Color:
Highlighting, streaking, frosting, finger painting, etc are different techniques of coloring. Though the "in thing" is highlighting and streaking.
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Care Of Colored Hair:
Here's some tips for the care of colored hair:
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Avoid excess exposure to sunlight. Light amount of it accentuates the red tones.
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Use of low pH or color retention shampoos.
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Use hair conditioner to avoid dryness of hairs, especially if you swim regularly.
Preventive Measures to avoid mishaps after the coloring:
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Check for cuts in the scalp.
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Avoid metal containers.
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Use rubber gloves.
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Confirm the suitability of color.
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