Dull, discolored hair.

   One of my guests was in for a visit today and had an interesting question for me. She has decided not to color her hair but noticed recently that the white hair around her temples didn't seem as white as she remembered it being. It brought to mind all of the horror stories I've had to deal with throughout my career concerning discolored hair. Here are a few things to consider if you are experiencing the same problem.
   Check your water. Wether you live in a rural area and have a private water supply or you are hooked into a municipal system, there are chemical and mineral impurities in the water. They are deposited in your hair each time you cleanse. As the hair dries the water evaporates leaving behind any impurities that attach themselves to the cuticle layer of your hair which causes a host of problems, one of them being discoloration. The lighter your hair color the more noticable it is. Clarifying shampoos can help but if you are dealing with a major build up you need professional help. At Vincent's Hair Design we offer the finest in demineralization treatments for your hair. We use an ascorbic acid solution that we mix ourselves to gently rid your hair of environmental impurities and product build up while restoring the hair's Ph balance and returning your color to its normal state of being.

   After your treatment we recommend using a clarifying shampoo at least twice a week to help keep the deposition at a minimum. We carry two exceptional products for at home use. Redken's Hair Cleansing Creme is an excellent product for removind mineral deposits and product build up from the hair. Another great product is Kenra's Clarifying Shampoo. Its special formula contains extracts of grapefruit and witch hazel with amino acid chelators eliminate dulling deposits. This Ph balanced product is gentle enough to use everyday.

   One last thing to consider. If your hair is grey and you have decided to sport a natural look, it could be the sun, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer. Grey hair is not really grey. As we age some of our hair loses its color pigment. When it mixes in wiyh the pigmented hair it makes it appear grey. When the sun lightens the pigmented hair, the white hair takes on a dull, muddy, yellowish cast. The only way to save yourself from this fate is to keep your hair covered when you are in the sun.

   I hope that today's blog has been helpfull and informative. As always, we welcome any questions that you have concerning your hair and it's health. Here's wishing you a safe, happy and blessed day from Vincent's Hair Design where everyday is a great day.