September 2012

Having been in clinical practice for over 20 years I have seen many thousands of people with hair and scalp problems, and in the vast majority of cases the disorders, particularly those of the scalp, have greatly improved as soon as the scalp is either washed more regularly, or better, more appropriate, products are used …

Have you ever looked at the back of your shampoo/conditioner/styling product and wondered what all of those words on the ingredients list mean? And what they are actually doing to your hair and scalp? Here I de-mystify some of the most commonly used product ingredients.

Acute telogen effluvium has an abrupt onset. The active shedding lasts 1 to 4 months and can lead to thinning of the hair over the entire scalp. The bitemporal areas may be most obviously thinned. Once the daily shedding returns to normal, it may take several months for the scalp hair to regain its normal …

  Hair and frizzy hair frustration seems to peak during the winter months. Perfecting a hairstyle in the morning and finding that by the end of the day your style looks like a dry mess of old hay is a cause of much annoyance. Why exactly is it that we get such frizzy in the winter? …

Dry Scalp:  When it comes to dandruff or flaking, the flakes are actually more likely to be oily than dry – 80% of flaky scalps are. However, flaky scalps are easily remedied by our Clear Shampoo with activated charcoal and menthol. Scalp flaking fluctuates with stress and certain foods – dairy produce being one and …