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Heat Damage and Repair Remedies by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams A number of women are concerned of the type of damage that can be caused by heat styling and the options of repairing the damage to the hair shaft. Each shaft of the hair has about 7 to 12 layers of cuticle scales. Their job […]
Stress Will Make Your Hair A Mess by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams The holiday seasons are upon us. Money is tight and bills still have to be paid. We experience different levels of stress on a daily basis, but heightened levels of stress can affect our health, interrupt the hair growth cycle and ultimately—make your […]
The Truth About Transitioning by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams Transitioning can be a very challenging process. The Internet is full of amateur opinions, and information that can be intimidating, inaccurate and out right confusing. It is incredibly difficult to decipher which techniques; styles and products will work best for your specific hair type. Many women who set out to […]
Understanding Hair Elasticity by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams Last month we discussed the porosity of hair, and now we will incorporate the importance of hair elasticity. Porosity and elasticity are related. Hair elasticity measures the strength of the hair strand and the ability of it to stretch without breaking and to return to its natural […]
Summer Hair Care For Your Natural Hair by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams The seasons change every year and so should your hair routine. During the summer there are more water activities, long days in the sun and travels to hotter, dryer and sometimes more humid places. We know what to do to protect our skin […]