So we have companies who have spent millions in developing a product and pushing it in the market with all sorts of wonderful promises. They are in the business to make money and want to get you to use their products on a regular basis. In spite of the best efforts, chemicals in cosmetics have different effects on different people and these side effects show up on a single usage or over a period of time. If it works well for you fine. If it does not and gives adverse reactions you will likely discard it forever.

Most of these products are a blend of complex organic compounds with Ammonia as a component. Detergents in shampoos may contain laurel sulphate and linear Alkyl Benzene. These compounds are harsh and strip the skin and hair of natural oils. It is also an observed fact that prolonged use of shampoos results in premature greying of hair plus split ends and brittleness. So many face creams have resulted in premature ageing, wrinkling and sagging of facial skin.

The famous brands like Pantene and Garnier do the same with your hair. They do not benefit your hair and after some time you will never like to use them on your hair. Some more products that you will never like to use on your hairs are  2 in 1 in conditioners. L’Oreal Nature Therapy Unfrizz Smoothing Treatment, Got2b So Smooth one minute emergency repair crème, Proclaim wrapping lotion, ORS Locking Gel, Suave Humectress, Suave daily clarifying, infusium repair shampoo, and Pantene relaxed and natural line and so on.

Every user of these products says only one thing that these products suck, suck and only suck. Tresseme could perhaps be the only recognized company which does not use any harsh chemical in its products. The actual problem is that these hair products are in abundance and a great variety. Marketing of these products fascinates the common man and they use it on their hair and wait for the best results, what they never get. The gullible are an easy prey and the marketing gurus know it all too well.

I know of a friend who is only too well aware of the complex chemicals used in most cosmetics. So he has made it a rule in his family: no shampoos, soaps, creams or any cosmetics of any kind. The only cosmetics they use are natural like oil for hair, herbal mix for cleaning hair (it has really worked to make hair long and silky), turmeric and rice/chickpea powder for bathing and so on. But then for the modern man to revert to nature is difficult especially when he can buy so many magic solutions off the shelves of supermarkets!

There are safer and better PH balanced products available in the market that you could easily use. You should always stay away from the harsh cleaning shampoos and conditioners what claim to make your hairs healthy. You will feel healthy even after avoiding them. Also never wash your hairs more than once a week under normal conditions pertaining to your lifestyle and jobs.

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The lace front wig is semi-permanent in nature, designed with a base of pure lace and made with real human hair. It is a highly durable wig and the users can even swim and work out while wearing it. Lace front wigs are natural-looking and are hence very popular. These wigs provide you a natural and reasonable hairline.

The lace front wig has a delicate lace scalp in front and to give that natural look the lace is threaded with synthetic or real strands of hair in a way that looks natural. Initially these wigs were designed for women who experienced severe hair loss due to chemotherapy or other reasons.

Initially, African American women had a craze for lace front wigs because these are the most natural ones for them. Now these are popular amongst white women as well. White women generally wear lace front wigs which match their personalities. Almost everyone in Hollywood, from top celebrities to starlets, has tried these at some point of time.

White women are attracted to these wigs due to several reasons. Some have taken medication that has caused hair loss, or they may have alopecia, or they may just want a new look!  There is no absolute reason why anyone would want a lace front wig.  One fact is that women like versatility and the lace wig allows you to have the option to braid, curl or twist the wig into hair style of your choice. Due to this ability of the wig you can create many looks with a single lace front wig. This also makes them suit your budget. However, there is a disadvantage also associated with these wigs and that is the delicate work they carry. Due to its delicate nature, the lace front wig is more susceptible to damage. The lace front will also need to be repaired if worn regularly. The different styles experimented on the wig will also demand more maintenance. If not maintained regularly then the lace front wig may soon become a rag.

When we look at the cost factor the lace front wigs are definitely on a higher side than the traditional wigs. However, when one sees their advantages, one really does not mind. Some of these wigs are made completely from human hair, something that makes them costlier, while some may be a mix of human and synthetic hair.

There are various ways to wear the lace front wigs. If the hair is long, then to get a secure fit the wig should be braided. Shorter hair can be simply tucked under the wig.

The biggest advantage of wearing lace front wigs is that in addition to a better hairline, they give a more realistic look compared to other types of wigs. There is a gradual transition from thin hair to a denser spread. It becomes almost impossible to trace and detect that you are wearing a wig.

There are special adhesives available to attach these lace front wigs to your head. The choice of adhesive is between double-sided adhesive tape made mainly for hair wigs and glue used specially for holding lace wigs. Alternatively, some women even trim the wig to give it a natural look and ensure that the wig merges well with the natural hair.

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One is said to have become anaemic when there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBC) in the blood and it goes below the normal count.  Anaemia is also caused when the blood’s capacity of carrying haemoglobin decreases. There are several types of anaemia.  Not all types of anaemia have hair loss as a symptom. Only a few types of anaemia, that too in the chronic stage, will cause Telogen Effluvium or hair loss due to iron deficiency.

The chief symptoms of anaemia are dizziness, shortness of breath, paleness of skin, weakness, headaches, etc. When the condition deteriorates further, symptoms like dry hair, pale hair color and hair loss are seen. The reason for hair loss is simple. Oxygen is the main ingredient that helps the cells live, function and reproduce. When the quantity of oxygen reaching each cell gets reduced, normal cell functions get disrupted. The cells supporting the follicles of hair also become weak and subsequently the hair falls off.

One type of anaemia that causes hair loss is Iron Deficiency Anaemia. As the name implies, insufficient amount of iron in the body is the cause of this type of anaemia. It is a common knowledge that iron is the oxygen-carrying element in haemoglobin of our blood. With a deficiency of iron, the amount of oxygen reaching the cells will decrease and the symptoms of anaemia will gradually show in the individual.

The second type of anaemia that leads to hair fall is Copper Deficiency Anaemia. Copper in small amount is needed for the proper functioning of many organs in our body. Decreased quantity of copper in the blood causes discoloration of hair. Absorption of iron into haemoglobin also gets blocked due to insufficient amount of copper in blood. Eventually, all this leads to hair loss.

Pernicious Anaemia also leads to abnormal hair loss. Anaemia caused by the lack of Vitamin B12 or Cyanocobalamine is called Pernicious Anaemia. It is seen mostly in people above the age of 40.

Similar to neem oil for healthy hair, All these types of anemia can be effectively treated by consuming nutritious food, especially food that is rich in iron content. Meat, fish, legumes and fresh green leafy vegetables are great suppliers of iron. It is better to include fruits like gooseberry, guava, orange, etc. that contain high level of Vitamin C, to help your body in iron absorption.

If possible, reduce the intake of tea, fibers and dairy products. Tea has ingredients that prevent iron assimilation. Fibres in vegetables and cereals bind with iron blocking its entry into blood. Excessive amount of dairy products is also not advisable. The calcium in milk products interfere with iron and serve as iron inhibitors. Avoid alcohol and drugs too, if you want good, healthy and shiny hair.

Hair loss due to mineral (Iron, Copper, etc.) and vitamin deficiency is found in both men and women. But the number is higher among women because of factors like blood loss due to menstruation and dieting practiced by them. Pregnancy also plays a part in causing this problem for women.

There are iron tablets and vitamin tablets available in market. But, never use them without a doctor’s advice. Eat healthy and nutritious food to prevent hair loss due to iron deficiency.

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Hey Kristen. I’ve been doing a lot of research on tree braids and I have to say u r pretty darn good @ them. I plan on getting some done sometime this week but I just had a few questions.
1. Can you wash your natural hair w/ the braids in? (I bet you have gotten that question a million times, but i couldn’t find the answer)
2. Do u know of any brand of hair that is curly when wet but can be flat ironed straight?
3. Do u recommend anyone in the Sacramento, ca area that can do cornrow tree braids really good @ a reasonable price?

oh, and by the way im 13 so if theres a kids discount be sure to tell me that price. (unless the age limit is 10 or something, i might be able to get away w/ being 12 yrs old)

should I wash my natural hair with braids

To answer question number 1….. YES please wash your hair while it is braided!  It is so important to keep your natural and braid hair clean.  I get so irritated when people get their hair braided and their hair care gores on auto pilot.  I use this analogy to get my point across. “Would you not wash your face for 4 weeks just because you had on a mask?”  No you wouldn’t because your face would break out and you would be walking around looking CRAZY.  Well your scalp is skin just like your face and it needs care too.  There is no need to wash it everyday however 4 weeks is too long!  So please wash your hair at least 2 times a week.  And washing does not mean that tyoui have to get in the shower and do it but at least get some sea breeze and clean your scalp.

Question number 2…. Yes there is a l0t of hair that can be curly and straight.  Any of the wet and wavy hair can do this.  For example Milky way hair.  Hair purchased from www.hisandher.com  There is even synthetic hair that can do this.  One of my personal favorites is Brandy’s Pro 10 hair.  It has this versatility.  In fact I wish  she made lace front wigs because I think that they would sell well.  Using a Flat Iron like the FHI Ceramic Flat Iron can work well too.

Question 3…. I am not familiar with the Sacramento braiders but if you are a braider in Sacramento please send me a comment and I can post some of your work and possibly get you some clients.  I love sharing the wealth with other braiders!

Lastly.  Is there  a children’s discount?  Of course children tend to have smaller heads therefore their heads are easy to do do and take less time.  When this happens I do share the wealth by coming down on my prices.

Keep sending me questions and I will do my best to answer to the best of my abilities.  Thanks a bunch.

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For most people, the word “chocolate” certainly would not be considered synonymous with the word “healthy“. Healthy infers a food source that provides nutritional benefit for our bodies.

A recent study conducted by scientists at Cornell University found that cocoa powder, the base from which chocolate is made, contains nearly TWICE the antioxidants of red wine, and up to three times the antioxidants found in green tea.

It is now known that raw cocoa, derived from the FRUIT of the Cacao tree, contains more than 300 chemically identifiable compounds, making it one of the most complex food sources on this planet. In addition, it has been established that raw cocoa has the highest antioxidant value of ALL natural foods in the world!

Fresh cocoa is super-rich in strong antioxidants called flavonoids (up to 10% concentration per mass of cocoa). These flavonoids help maintain healthy blood flow and blood pressure. They also help keep fatty substances in the blood from congealing together, thus decreasing the risk of oxidation and clogging of the arteries.

Flavonoids also help keep the important blood platelets from sticking together … a condition that can lead to blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.

The antioxidants found in dark chocolate help to neutralize naturally occurring ‘free radical’ molecules in the body. Free radicals, if left unchecked, can damage the core structure of healthy cells which leaves them susceptible to disease.

Free radicals can also alter the structure of the cell’s DNA, which is the blueprint for a cell to reproduce and duplicate itself. Damaged DNA can lead to malignancy, tumors, and cancer.

Healthy dark chocolate as a nutritional supplement is not merely all about antioxidants.
Cocoa is a good source of the minerals sulfur, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, manganese, plus some of the important B vitamins.

Of these minerals, magnesium is by far the most important. Proper magnesium levels in the body are essential for a healthy heart and ensure its strength and vigor.

Just as with antioxidants, organic dark chocolate is the highest rated natural food for providing this heart healthy essential mineral.

Another mineral with a high concentration in cocoa is sulfur. Sulfur promotes healthy skin, helps build strong nails and healthy hair, helps detoxify the liver, and supports healthy functioning of the pancreas.

Organic dark chocolate also provides supplemental benefits for the brain.

Cocoa is a potent source for the amino acids which make the neurotransmitters known as serotonin and dopamine. These two agents help alleviate depression and stimulate feelings of well being.

Phenylethylanmine (PEA) controls our ability to focus attention and stay alert. It has also been indicated as an integral element in maintaining mental alertness and countering the onset of dementia.

Another healthy chemical compound found in healthy dark chocolate, 2% – 3% per mass, is ‘theobromine.

This health promoting compound stimulates the central nervous system, relaxing smooth muscles and dilating blood vessels. It is also a known diuretic, and has been clinically used to remove excess body fluids, stimulate the heart, and reduce high blood pressure.

Chocolate has been known as the “comfort” or “happy” food, and rightfully so.

Anandamide, a neurotransmitter, is found in significant quantities in cocoa. Anandamide occurs naturally in the brain, and is released when we are feeling good. The introduction of more of this ‘bliss chemical’ helps contribute to our feeling of having a ‘natural high’.

ABC news reported in 2005 that the average American consumes 11.5 pounds of chocolate per year. This amounts to a full 1% of the American diet. These numbers are really not surprising.

There is no question that humans have for centuries maintained a love affair with chocolate. Accepting organic, healthy dark chocolate as a heart and mind healthy food instead of simply a feel good snack certainly takes some getting used to.

Can you envision a conversation at the dinner table like this … “Billy, you’re not leaving this table until you finish your dark chocolate”?

Although that situation seems strange, providing yourself and your loved ones with a consistent diet rich in healthy nutrients does not, and organic dark chocolate may clearly be indicated as a wise menu addition.

However, not all “Healthy Dark Chocolate” products are created equal. The challenge now lies in determining which of these delicious, satisfying, cocoa rich products provide the most health benefits for you and your family.

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Why Do Lace Front Wigs Cost So Much?

Have you ever stopped to wonder just how much it costs the average person to go from cute to stunning?  Make up: $40.  Clothes: $200.  Shoes: $140.  Contact Lenses and or designer sun glasses: $100.  But of all the costs, it seems to pale when compared to the Lace Front Wig, worn from everyone from Britney Spears to Mary J. Blige.

Lace front wigs have been used in the movie and television industry for quite a few years. Celebrities and their stylists love them because they are virtually invisible to the camera. Unlike conventional wigs, the lace front wig can be worn in an updo or even a high ponytail.  It can even be parted in any direction and styled to your choosing, unlike regular wigs that have to retain the style it was created with.

Lace front wigs are a high quality hairpiece designed to give the illusion of a perfect hairline.  You might be surprised if you knew which celebrities wear lace front wigs; in fact, if you see a celebrity with silky smooth tresses and a perfect hairline, chances are they are wearing a lace front wig.

Lace front wigs were first created for use in the medical community for chemotherapy patients and other men and women that experienced hair loss.  They are ideal because they’re virtually undetectable, even close up. After the wig is put on, make-up is used on the edges of the lace to further conceal the hairpiece.

A quality lace front wig is made with 100 percent virgin Indian Remy hair. The hair is sorted according to length and color.  Then the hair is carefully laid to ensure that the cuticle all follows the same direction.  This makes the hairpiece smooth and silky.  Indian Remy hair is preferred because is matches most hair types, and can be cut or colored after purchase.

Lace-front wigs are expensive, but worth every penny. Each piece requires more than fifty hours to complete.  Including hair selection and preparation, several weeks are involved before the piece is complete.  A master wig maker hand ties each strand into the nearly invisible lace cap.  The cap is made of a fine Swiss lace or a more durable French lace.

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The lace front wig comes with a veil of lace that must be trimmed to one-quarter inch before gluing it in place in front of your natural hairline.  The specialized glue is a water based copolymer adhesive that holds for 2-4 weeks.  If you are going to be doing a lot of physical activity while wearing the wig, be sure to use an extra strength adhesive.  For convenience, glue strips are available too.

Lace front wigs can last a lifetime when properly cared for.  You can wash the hairpiece as often as you want to, but at least once every two weeks.  Be sure to attach the piece to a wig head before washing, and take care not to rub the hair, it can cause tangling and matting.  In addition, silicone based products should be used on your lace front wig, not alcohol based, as they can be too drying.  Lace front wigs can be styled just like natural hair.

A lace front wig may cost a little more in the beginning, but it is well worth it to have the impeccable style and quality hair that you dream of for a lifetime.

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What’s so bad about shampoo anyway?
Shampoo is a detergent, just like laundry detergent, dishwashing powder and the stuff you use to clean your bathroom. It cleans out the dirt in your hair, but is very harsh and also takes the natural oils that make your hair shiny, soft and strong. Shampoo wasn’t introduced until the early 20th century, before that many people used soap. Soap can wash your hair without removing as much of the natural oils that shampoo does. Unfortunately, it doesn’t stand very well in alkaline water. When mineral levels in water began to rise, that made soap a messy, poor item to wash with. It causes ‘soap scum’ rings around your tub and on your shower doors. Alkali (hard water) makes the scales on your hair stand up, feel rough and get tangled. When washing with water with a higher alkaline content and soap, the “soap scum” gets all tangled up in your hair, is much harder to wash out, and creates a big mess. Shampoo came out on the market just in time, displaying it’s only real benefit: it behaves similarly both in hard and soft water. Therefore it was a “Superior” product to an old favorite, soap. But it didn’t come without problems. Because shampoo is harsh enough to strip the natural oils from your hair, you need something to replenish them. So, conditioner was born. You need to wash your hair every day not because it gets dirty, but because the oils from the conditioner don’t last and need to be replenished.

The oils in your hair come naturally out of your scalp to nourish it. Stripping them away causes damage, and breakage over time. In a way you do need conditioner, if you use shampoo – because it covers up the damage that’s been done. But you don’t need shampoo in the first place, all you’re spending your money on is a big bottle of perfumed detergent.

Most shampoos contain mineral oil. A byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil, mineral oil is what’s left over. It’s so abundant that it costs more to dispose of it then it does to package and sell it, so it ends up everywhere. It’s added to shampoos and conditioners to give hair an artificial shine caused by coating it with a thick oil. Mineral oil cannot absorb into your skin like other oils do, so it sits on top and forms a barrier preventing oils and toxins from being released as a normal part of your skin’s lifecycle. This is one of the reasons you’ll find that the more shampoo you use, the more often you need to use it. In the long run, coating your hair with mineral oil makes it weaker, and more prone to damage.

If mineral oil doesn’t bother you, maybe the other ingredients will. SLS and SLFS (sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate) are skin and eye irritants that also acts as a foaming agent in soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, dishwashing liquid… and just about anything that produces a foamy lather. The Materials Safety Data Sheet cautions to avoid body contact with SLS, it also puts infants and children (whose eye are developing at a more rapid rate) at risk for improper eye development when it’s absorbed through the skin and accumulates in eye tissues. Because of residual levels in internal organs, it’s questioned how safe our current rates of exposure are. “Debunkers”, and companies who sell products containing these ingredients claim that the short exposure (shampoo and rinse) isn’t enough for it to build up, and that by itself, in the dilution present within the product, the ingredient won’t cause damage. This is basically true, however neither take into account recent reports (within the last five years), exposure due to the amount of products which contain SLS/SLFS and how often we use them, and the known chemical reaction with other ingredients commonly found in these products. While not carcinogens, both these substances, when mixed with other ingredients commonly found in shampoo bottles, may cause carcinogenic nitrates to form. Using it in moderation, and even in high amounts probably isn’t going to kill you – but it’s certainly not improving your health. The suggested safe percentage of SLS or SLFS to be used in products like shampoo and toothpaste isn’t adhered to as often as it should be.

In its final report on the safety of sodium lauryl sulfate, the Journal of the American College of Toxicology notes that this ingredient has a “degenerative effect on the cell membranes because of its protein denaturing properties.” What’s more, the journal adds, “high levels of skin penetration may occur at even low use concentration.”

Interestingly, sodium lauryl sulfate “is used around the world in clinical studies as a skin irritant,” notes the journal. The publication expressed additional concerns:

• Carcinogenic nitrosamines can form in the manufacturing of sodium lauryl sulfate or by its inter-reaction with other nitrogen-bearing ingredients within a formulation utilizing this ingredient.
• Other studies have indicated that sodium lauryl sulfate enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, liver, lungs and brain from skin contact. This poses the question whether it could be a serious potential health threat from its use in shampoos, cleansers, and toothpastes.
• Still other research has indicated sodium lauryl sulfate may be damaging to the immune system, especially within the skin. Skin layers may separate and inflame due to its protein denaturing properties.
• Although sodium lauryl sulfate is not carcinogenic in experimental studies, it has been shown that it causes severe epidermal changes in the area it is applied, indicating a need for tumor-enhancing assays.
• Additional studies have found that sodium lauryl sulfate is heavily deposited on the skin surface and in the hair follicles. Damage to the hair follicle could result from such deposition.

Links: Material Safety Data Sheet [mineral oil]
SLS and SLES
Sodium Laureth Sulfate, ‘Chemical Cocktail’
Snopes.com piece on rumors that SLS causes cancer.

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So you think that getting green hair after swimming only happens to blonds??

Well let me shed some light on the situation by letting you know that it can happen to you if you have:

 
Blond hair

Light brown hair

Highlighted hair

Or color treated hair (going from a darker shade to a lighter shade)

It obviously effects blonds more dramatically then others but don’t think that it can not happen to you if yor fall into one of the categories above.

So why does it turn your hair a shade of green?

Hair is extremely porous so chlorine found in a pool or jacuzzi  will get into the cuticle of the hair and have a reaction that will cause your hair to change into a shade of green. 

Your hair will be more susceptible to this chemical reaction if your hair is chemically treated.  So that means if you dye your hair this can happen.  It is less noticeable in color treated hair as opposed to highlighted hair.  When you get your hair colored the process opens your cuticle, dyes it, then seals it so that the color will hold, but when you get highlights this sealing component usually is not done thus making your hair more susceptible to changing color when chlorine binds to the hair shaft.

So now that I have scared you, what can you do to prevent this from happening to you?

• Never get into the pool with dry hair
• Use a leave in conditioner on your hair so that the chlorine will not be able to bind to the hair shaft (*tip fill a spray bottle with 75% water and 25%conditioner  and take it with you to the pool and apply it to your hair before getting into the pool)
• Use a regular conditioner after washing your hair because this will make your hair less porous

So what if this advice is getting to you a bit late because your hair is already green?

Well I suggest that you buy a clarifying shampoo and wash it a few times and it should come out.  If this doesn’t work then you may need t go to a hair salon and have a treatment done that will lift the chlorine from your hair returning your hair’s beautiful color!

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I have so many people who want to know what style they should get while growing there hair natural. I tell them all tree braids! Here are the top 8 reasons why Tree braids are the way to have your hair styled while growing out your hair.

1. They take about 3-4 hours to complete

2. They last between 6-8 weeks

3. They are less expensive then micro braids

4. You can style them any way you choose

5. You can use any hair that is 18 inches or longer

6. Your natural hair is completely braided so no heat will be applied

7. You can use human or synthetic hair

8. Your hair is able to be conditioned and just grow long and healthy.

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I have a new section on the website that deals with hair care advice. The following is a sample of the types of articles you can find on that section, called Urban Hair Care Guide. I hope these articles are beneficial to you.

People have different types of hair. Many people with frizzy or very curly hair prefer to have their hair straightened. In order to permanently straighten the hair, stylists use chemical relaxers.
Common relaxers used for African American hair are lye relaxers.

Lye relaxers are made up of harsh chemicals that change the structure of one’s hair. The inner layer of the hair is the cortex, this is what gives the hair its curl, and it is also what gives the hair its strength and elasticity. What the chemicals do is break through the cortex of the hair shaft to release the curl. Thus, when you use such chemicals to make curly hair straight, you’re not only loosing the curl but you’re also losing its strength and elasticity.

The bad thing about using lye relaxers is that once you’ve applied them to your hair, there’s no turning back. There’s no way to reverse the process. The process of straightening your hair makes it weaker and vulnerable to hair breakage. As a result, lye relaxers actually strip your hair of its strength. It’s not truly helping your hair, but is damaging it.

As much as possible, it is recommended to avoid lye relaxers to straighten one’s hair. However, if you have decided to use them, make sure that you have it done by a hair care professional. The right amount of lye relaxers is crucial. Therefore, professional stylist will know exactly how much to use, there is less chance of hazard this way. These types of chemicals must not be misused or overused. Not only that, you need to make sure that your hair and scalp are prepared for such a chemical process. Ensure that you have a healthy scalp to withstand such chemicals. It should not be done if you already have damaged hair or if you have had scalp damage. Of course, it should never be done on very young children.

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