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Hair Care
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Hair care is an overall term for parts of
hygiene and cosmetology involving the hair on the human head. Hair care
will differ according to one's hair type and according to various
processes that can be applied to hair. All hair is not the same; indeed,
hair is a manifestation of human diversity.
In this
article, 'Hair care' is taken to mean care of hair on the human head,
but mention should be made of process and services which impact hair on
other parts of the body. |
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This includes men‘s and
women’s facial, pubic, and other body hair, which may be dyed, trimmed,
shaved, plucked, or otherwise removed with treatments such as waxing, sugaring, and
threading. These services are offered in saloons, barbers, and day spas,
and products are available commercially for home use. Laser hair removal
and electrolysis are also available, though these are provided (in the
US) by licensed professionals in medical offices or specialty spas. |
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Washing:
There are various ways to
shampoo hair, and selection of a method is determined by one's hair type
and available resources. |
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The most common method of
hair washing is shampooing followed by conditioning. If there is a day
or more between hair washings, then the first shampoo may only break up
the surface tension of sebum, and a second shampoo application to the
scalp hair may be necessary to thoroughly remove the sebum. To help lift
any scaly skin, detritus, and sebum
from the scalp, especially for those who suffer from scalp skin
ailments, very gently scratching the surface of the skin with a small fine toothed comb may
help to loosen and lift grime and dead skin cells before washing the
hair. This may help create a cleaner scalp during the hair washing
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Micro fiber towels that help
absorb the water from hair faster than conventional towels are available
on the market. These are particularly helpful for those with very thick
hair that may otherwise take a while to dry, especially if air drying |
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