Tag: Scalp Doctor

How Often Should You Shampoo Your Hair Topper? (Hint: More Than You Think!)

by Emmanuel

Washing a hair topper in the shower with shampoo lather for scalp health and topper care
We’ve been seeing a trend lately: more scalp issues in our guests who wear toppers and hair systems. One of the biggest culprits? Not shampooing often enough.

Your topper may look amazing, but it doesn’t come with a “self-cleaning” button (we wish!). The truth is, your scalp still sweats, produces oils, and sometimes goes into overdrive thanks to stress, diet, or hormones. Add in the styling products we all love to use — hairspray, texture spray, gels, or mousse — and you’ve got even more residue sitting on both the topper hair and your scalp.

If this scalp buildup isn’t washed away, it can leave the hair looking dull, cause tangling, and irritate the scalp. Left unchecked, scalp buildup can snowball into oily dandruff, itchiness, and even cause your topper attachment to slip.

At the bare minimum, shampoo once a week. But for a healthier scalp (and a topper that looks fresher for longer), we recommend washing two times per week or more with the right products.

Is a heat protectant important for my hair?

by Emmanuel

Is a heat protectant important for my hair?Heat Protectant Vital for Hair, We are in the middle of summer, which means sun, pool, and lots of ice cream cones! No one likes a melted ice cream cone, but it is replaceable, but when it comes to melted hair that’s permanent. It raises the question, Do you need a heat protectant for your hair?

In today’s world, sunscreen is a must for anyone who wants to go out in the sun. Sunscreen keeps the skin protected against the heat of the sun. In the same way, you should never…NEVER… place heat on hair without some form of heat protectant. In a sense, heat protectants are hair’s sunscreen for blow dryers and hot tools. Without them, your hair risks being damaged.

Blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons can be dangerous sources of heat for hair because they have the potential to burn the hair and strip away its natural oils and moisture. This can make hair dry, brittle, and even more prone to breakage.

By coating the hair shaft with a protective layer, heat <span data-issueid="a7ea571f-c49c-4a03-8a98-95675d6dd0f3" aria-label="open issue for the following text protectants work to prevent the heat” data-testid=”issue-underline:protectants prevent heat”>protectants prevent the heat from penetrating the hair and damaging the inner structure. The use of heat protectants can also help to keep the hair healthy and prevent breakage by sealing in moisture.

Here are some of the benefits of using heat protectant:

Is Brushing My Hair Causing Hair Loss?

by Emmanuel

Is brushing my hair causing hair loss?

Brushing your hair is a part of your daily routine, but can it also cause hair loss? The answer is yes, in some cases.

How much hair is normal to lose when brushing?

Is Hair Loss Caused by Brushing? Let’s start by saying that it’s normal to lose 80-100 hairs a day. They’ll grow back because this is the normal life cycle of a hair follicle. You’ll lose most of the 80-100 hairs when you brush or shampoo. However, if you are losing more than 100 hairs per day, noticing bald patches on your scalp, or seeing a lot of short hairs, it is possible that brushing your hair is causing hair loss.

How brushing can cause hair loss?