Hair

Summer takes its toll on your hair with damage from the sun, surf and sand. Here we show you how to transform frazzled hair into fabulous locks. Just as the summer heat tends to dry out our skin, the same can happen with our hair. Says Jasmine Karsono, scientific communications manager, P&G Beauty says as […]

There are so many hair care products on the market that sometimes it can be difficult to make the perfect choice. If you love trying new things, and like having a bit of fun, why not find the range that suits your lifestyle and personality. These are our personality picks: Fashion Diva: This stylish label […]

“Women with frizzy hair often find it difficult to deal with hard-to-tame locks,” says Sydney hairstylist George Giavis. “But I think wild hair can be wonderful. Look at celebrities like Susan Sarandon, [pictured] Andie McDowell and Nicole Kidman who have naturally curly or frizzy hair, and see how lush it always looks.” Simple Solutions . […]

Everyone experiences daily hair loss to some degree — it’s part of the normal hair cycle, which goes through growth and resting phases. According to David Salinger, director of the International Society of Trichologists (hair and scalp specialists), we lose an average of about 60 to 70 hairs each day. While this is completely normal, […]

Question: I always have split ends. Could straightening my hair with a straightening iron be the cause? How can I stop them and get my hair back into good condition? Ilsa, Newcastle, NSW Answer: Julie Zavaglia, director of Glow Salon in Sydney, explains, “Some types of hair are more prone to split ends than others. […]

Question: My hair is very oily and I have a flaky scalp. How can I stop this? Liliana, Auburn, NSW Answer: This sounds like a classic case of dandruff and, although you can’t completely cure it, you can keep it under control. Researchers now think dandruff may be caused by a yeast-like fungus called malassezia. […]

Question: What is the best treatment to keep my wavy hair straight without doing any damage and making it frizz too much? Kelly Cook, Wangaratta, VIC. Answer: Anthony Nader of RAW salon in Darlinghurst, Sydney, suggests taming wavy hair by using products that contain lanolin for moisture, such as Schwarzkopf ExtraCare ZeroFrizz Finishing Polish, $5, […]

Question: My hair is broken from root to tip — how can I repair it? Sondra, via e-mail. Answer: “Just stop whatever you’re doing right now,” says Robert Maiolo of Maiolo Copeland Salon in Sydney’s Darlinghurst. “A few things could be causing the hair to break. One of the biggest offenders is the straightening iron. […]

Question: I suddenly have a whole head of grey hair! What’s the best way to look after it? Sangetta, via email. Answer: Grey hair happens when the hair follicles stop producing melanin, the substance that gives colour to our hair. As we age, melanin production decreases, hence the increase in the appearance of grey hairs. […]

Question: Why does my hair colour fade so quickly in summer and what can I do to prevent it? P. Burke, Fitzroy, Vic. Answer: While long, hot summers and lazy days at the beach are some of the best things about living in Australia, a less desirable side effect is overexposure to the sun and […]