straightening iron mayhem
Posted by Rafael on May 09, 2001 at 12:41:12: Previous Next
I had middle length hair whci I used to straighten with one of these straightening irons everyday. Two months after, a terrible hair loss started to happening, and even though I've cut it short and stopped the use of blowdryer and straightening iron, it has not stoped the hair loss. I had my hair bleached white at that time, which I know it damages the hair a lot, but I've been told that it does not cause hair loss. I don't believe I'm going bald, because there's no bald men in my family and I'm only 19.
Is there something I can do to stop the hair loss and get my lost hair back once again? If so, when I grow my hair long again, is there any safe, durable chemical hair straightening technique? My hair is european type, it's soft but it's somethin' between curly/wavy.
Thanx
Rafael
Re: straightening iron mayhem
Posted by Bronislava on May 11, 2001 at 21:03:52: Previous Next
In Reply to: straightening iron mayhem posted by Rafael on May 09, 2001 at 12:41:12:
Hi Rafael,
You are probably experiencing chemical hair cut loss. What it means is that whoever bleached your hair, over-processed it. On top of that you were using the very hot straightening iron and burning the hair. Check your scalp for any stubbly hair and if you find some, do not worry about going bold, it will grow back. But you may loose a lot of hair and it will take months or years to grow your hair to the length where it is now. For now just go to a salon and buy for you clarifying shampoo and deep conditioner with protein in it. There is so much on the market, that it will be easy to find something. Clarifying shampoo should get rid of any styling product build-up (and give you little bit of body, use it only 1-2 times a week) and conditioner with protein should somewhat repair your hair. Just be very gentle in shampooing your hair, combing and styling. Blow dry on low heat, use the cool button on your dryer. Good luck.