I have a hair icon. Aren’t we all like that? Brigitte Bardot is there and I will forever admire her tousled, lush hair like that. And then there’s Bond-era Sophie Marceau, her hair flowing down her back and long bangs framing her face. Lately, Daisy Edgar-Jones has made me a little weak in the knees, and the caramel length has made her fawn eyes look even bigger.
Daisy Edgar-Jones added caramel tones to her hair before returning to the West End stage
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You’ll notice that there’s a clear theme. I like full hair with highlights. But that’s a condition, and even though I admired women’s hairstyles with glittery parts woven into them, I ended up cutting my own hairstyles completely off many times. Simply because it looks unkempt and unkempt, and my desire for healthy looking hair trumps everything else.
In this way, taking care of your hair has become a little more important. I never pull or drag my hair (colorist Jack Howard’s advice to treat my hair like expensive fabric rings in my ears every time I wash it). I don’t heat style unless it’s absolutely necessary. Also, I encourage hairdressers to be gentle with it (which is almost certainly very annoying, but I know that rubbing the lengths too hard with a towel can do quite a bit of damage).
Want to know more about hair care – and bust some of the myths that are circulating on the internet, Hello, Rosemary Oil for Growth Promotion – I’m Philip Kingsley Brand President and Consultant Trichologist I contacted Annabelle Kingsley to mine her information. for advice. Here’s what she had to say:
Myth: Brushing your hair repeatedly is a good thing.
This myth goes back centuries and claims that women with very long hair at the time actually brushed their hair over and over again, which would help smooth the oils from their scalp along the length of their hair. I had a theory. According to Annabelle, this can be rather damaging to your hair, saying: “The oils in your scalp are broken down by bacteria and are likely to be mixed with sweat, environmental dirt and old products, so it’s important to avoid brushing your hair.” It’s not good.” What’s the answer? Ideally use a paddle brush to brush your hair to remove knots, but be sure to use product to moisturize the ends.
Fact: The scalp is the cradle of good hair
You’ll see a big shift in emphasis from hair length to scalp in recent years, and Annabelle insists this is only natural, but that doesn’t mean you should overuse products. other parts of the body. Two of the most common scalp conditions, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, are oily. Both of these symptoms are often caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia yeast, which feeds on oil. This means that the more oil your scalp has, the more fuel there is for yeast, so applying oil to your scalp will make the problem worse. ” Her advice if you want to treat your scalp with oil is to always apply and remove the oil before washing, rather than leaving it on for too long.
Myth: Rosemary oil helps hair growth
TikTok is full of claims that rosemary and castor oils help hair growth, but Annabelle says that the study that spurred the buzz was conducted in 2015 and that “men with male pattern baldness… 50 people compared the effects of rosemary to the effects of 2% minoxidil.” It is not very effective for men’s hair loss. Men usually need 5%. Rosemary and castor oil will not grow hair. Debunking the myth that it helps hair growth, she says that while scalp massage has its benefits (exfoliates dead skin cells, helps scalp mask ingredients penetrate, and has a relaxing effect), it doesn’t actually promote hair growth. He added that it was not. If the massage is too strong, it may have the opposite effect. “I’ve seen people who massage their scalp obsessively develop traction alopecia. Massage gently. Remember, your fingers are much better than a scalp brush. ”
Some people believe that rosemary oil (pictured, manufactured by Holland & Barrett) can help with hair growth, but sadly trichologists explain that it has no effect
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This means that the hair follicles are hardened and keratinized, so no product can do anything to make your hair softer or look better. So, according to Annabelle, all you can do for damaged hair is “close the cracks and strengthen it, but you can’t damage it.” Never let it grow back. ” The key here is to control your expectations, be gentle with your hair, and keep your hair lengths as shiny as possible with treatments.
Myth: Gray hair can be reversed
We have all seen footage of prime ministers aging at an accelerated pace during their terms. While it’s true that stress and various other lifestyle factors can speed up hair graying, slowing the damage does not reverse it. disappointing. Simply put, “you can’t reverse gray hair,” so it’s not even worth trying, according to Annabelle.
There’s nothing you can do to reverse gray hair…so just accept it, says trichologist Annabel Kingsley
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Fact: Eating well makes your hair healthier
Most of the hair that grows from your head has died, but hair growth is absolutely influenced by what you eat. Annabelle calls “future-proofing” hair, adjusting your nutrition to grow the healthiest hair possible. What foods should you include for the best quality hair possible? Fats, protein, vitamin B12, complex carbohydrates, iron, vitamin D, zinc, and folic acid.
Myth: Cutting your hair will make it grow longer
Indeed, this is the lie that every mother told every daughter who decided to have Rapunzel-length hair. This turns out to be a complete myth, but with one big caveat. “Cutting your hair is good for improving the condition and getting rid of split ends.” So while it won’t help hair growth, reducing split ends can prevent your hair from splitting. ” That means longer, healthier hair.
