Can you perm your hair after opti smooth treatment

Hi Cassy.

I would ask your stylist that performed the opti smooth.

I am sure you can as the opti smooth can also be used for smoothing out a natural curl or wave for a more polished defined curl result.

Let me know how you get on.

I have pimples between my due to which cant even comb or touch my cause its very painful, is it due greasyness of my hair

Hi Zangmoo.

Your problem sounds painful to say the least.

The hair being greasy could contribute to the problem but for clarity I would see your doctor as it could be an infection.

I would recommend washing your hair with a very mild natural shampoo that would not irritate your scalp or inflame the problem.

The Love Potion Shampoo from The Hair Wizard range is totally natural with no chemical cleansers and would cleanse your hair and scalp without irritation but I would still see your doctor

as the painfulness may be an infection as mentioned.

Regards

hi Gary,

Gary I am having very less hair on my scalp and even they are not growing..

I have a very thin pony on my head. and even my hairs are too damaged. I often use hair stylers or any heat on my hair. but they are too much damaged. sticky, dry and curl..

how to look them good and grow faster.

Hi there.

If your hair is very naturally curly you have to careful with high heat appliances and styling tools.

If you are loosing hair and have it in a tight ponytail this could also contribute to tensions alopecia.

Diet can also contribute to these conditions as well as if you have been ill or are suffering from stress.

I would recommend the following.

Wash your hair with a chemical free shampoo.

When you shampoo massage your scalp to stimulate the capillaries that promote healthy hair growth.

Follow up with a moisturising conditioner and smooth through with your fingers.

For styling use light hold gelee and a small amount of shine serum this will rehydrate your hair while styling and keep it silky and glossy.

If styling with a brush be gentle while styling until your hairs internal structure becomes stronger.

If you follow this regime you will notice very quick results and improvement.

hello, my hair is wavy to straight and I don’t know how to style it. When I blow dry my hair straight it gets wavy. When I’m using mousse because I want it wavy, it gets frizzy what should I do?

Hi Nancy.

One thing I would recommend is: When you blow dry your hair straight I would recommend using a paddle brush and not a round brush.

This way there is no wave introduced when styling.

I would also recommend using a Light hold gel when styling your hair straight and if need be introduce a small amount of serum into your gel (mix them together in your hands then apply to your hair and comb through for even coverage). This will aid with preventing humidity effecting your hair once you have styled it.

When you want your hair wavy using a mousse can sometimes make it frizzy.

Let me know how you get on

Regards

Gary Sunderland

Why does my hair look greasy after washing it with a new shampoo? It looks awful as I have very fine hair. I hope the hair will get used to the shampoo, as it is supposed to be a very good shampoo.

1st the shampoo and conditioner may be to heavy for your hair. 2nd after shampooing your hair rinse with as cool a water as you can stand. This will cool down your scalp and help slow down sebum production. Your scalp natural oil. 3rd only apply your conditioner too your midlengths and ends. Try and keep it away from your roots and rinse well. And remember while shampooing your hair only.use a light massage technique. Please let me know how you get on.

I have always had long, curly hair, but about a year ago I started straightening it around 4 times a week, using heat protection. But now, my hair is not at all curly anymore. I really miss my curly hair, and am wondering if it will ever go back to how it used to be without having a perm?

You have no idea how often I get the same question! This is due to your previous styling with irons. Over time your hair has become dehydrated and to what extent I cannot say. In my experience it is questionable as to whether or not heat protection products protect your hair from heat dehydration. The word heat protection refers to this? What I would do first and foremost is purchase a really intensive deep penetrating conditioning treatment. Apply this to your hair each time you wash it for at least a month. After this you should see some curl coming back into your dehydrated hair. It is important to remember that you need moisture treatment and not one that is heavily protein based. If you do ever use your hair straighteners again even for curling it is vital that your temperature on the device is set so that NO steam comes off your hair during styling. Good luck and let me know how you get on.

I have had lice and nits and now the lice have gone but there maybe a few (not a lot since I have got a lot out) nits left and I have a hair appointment soon. Will the stylist notice them or mistake them for dandruff? And I study NVQ hairdressing but which is better BTEC or NVQ? And what qualifications do you need to open a hairdressing salon and how many courses do you have to take and how many years?

Where do I start?

The salon will NOT probably do you hair if you have any live creatures around. I would mention this so they can do a consultation on you first, so you are upfront (this stops any uncomfortable situation for both you and the salon).

Regarding your hairdressing education. Either of the two qualifications you mentioned are fine. BUT. The whole emphasis is on you. As a hairdresser and a professional we only get out of this profession what we put in. LOTS OF HARD work passion and enthusiasm.

My advice to ANYONE wanting to build a career in our fantastic industry is:

Find a placement either while at college studying or as an apprentice at the best salon you can find in your locality.

The best salon does not mean the biggest. I mean the one that has the best reputation and the most respected stylist or owner. What you learn from these people AFTER leaving college in invaluable.

I would work in a Professional Salon for at least 3-5 years building up clients and your skill base. No only in hairdressing skills but: personal skills, client communication, consultation, professionalism, image, confidence, and of course business skills that you will learn, sales, sales techniques, promotions all these things provide knowledge and understanding that is essential when you GO IT ALONE.

This may seem like a long haul, yet as I said at the beginning. IF YOU PUT THE HARD WORK PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM in from the start the fantastic opportunities that this industry have to offer open themselves up to you.

Good Luck. and a great question

I am 15 and I have started to get a some grey hairs, as I’m a teen and young I’m worried if people see them and I was wondering what you would think the best thing for me to do is.

My answer is simple. Just pull them out.

I was wondering if you could help me.

I went from black to medium blonde about 2 months ago (not leaving long between each bleach/dye)

The last time I put blonde dye on my hair (lightest Ash Blonde) was a month ago, but when I did it my hair was falling and stretching like elastic and I only had the hair colour on for 5 mins! I washed it off as soon as I noticed

For the past month I have been conditioning my hair with

Lee Stafford 2 min oil
Aussie Miracle Moist shampoo
Aussie 3 min Miracle
Wash hair 3 – 4 times a week

And I have been straightening my hair on 150c

Now I want my blonde to be a lighter blonde (at the moment it is just medium blonde)

Would it be safe to use a box dye again (lightest Blonde)? If so which brand will you recommend? I am having my hair cut short at the end of the month.

Keep it on your head girl and not in a bag!!!!!!!!!!

First things first. If you are thinking about having your hair cut short then I would do this first.

This will make colouring your hair far easier and your result should be more even.

That being said if your hair became like elastic, stay away at the moment.

Once you have had your hair cut, it is simple to assess what will happen with your hair.

Cut a small piece of hair from your style and test the colour on the strand (known as a strand test in our industry). If the colour and condition on this test come out fine then you know YOU and YOU HAIR will be in good condition to.

I have had lice and nits and Now the lice have gone but there maybe a few (not a lot since I have got a lot out) nits left and I have a hair appointment soon. Will the stylist notice them or mistake them for dandruff? And I study NVQ hairdressing but which is better BTEC or NVQ? And what qualifications do you need to open a hairdressing salon and how many courses do you have to take and how many years?

Where do I start?

The salon will NOT probably do you hair if you have any live creatures around. I would mention this so they can do a consultation on you first, so you are upfront (this stops any uncomfortable situation for both you and the salon).

Regarding your hairdressing education. Either of the two qualifications you mentioned are fine. BUT. The whole emphasis is on you. As a hairdresser and a professional we only get out of this profession what we put in. LOTS OF HARD work passion and enthusiasm.

My advice to ANYONE wanting to build a career in our fantastic industry is:

Find a placement either while at college studying or as an apprentice at the best salon you can find in your locality.

The best salon does not mean the biggest. I mean the one that has the best reputation and the most respected stylist or owner. What you learn from these people AFTER leaving college in invaluable.

I would work in a Professional Salon for at least 3-5 years building up clients and your skill base. No only in hairdressing skills but: personal skills, client communication, consultation, professionalism, image, confidence and of course business skills that you will learn, sales, sales techniques, promotions all these things provide knowledge and understanding that is essential when you GO IT ALONE.

This may seem like a long haul, yet as I said at the beginning. IF YOU PUT THE HARD WORK PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM in from the start the fantastic opportunities that this industry have to offer open themselves up to you.

Good Luck. and a great question