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ISSUE: Thicker Hair
June 26, 2009 | Thick Hair
Dear Philip,
I need something that will give my hair volume (not make it oily) and help keep my style in place when it’s humid out. My hair usually shrinks up and flops.
A scientific fact: If the roots of your hair are oily, they’ll fall flat; if they’re clean, they’ll perk right up. So invest in some Peppermint & Avocado Volumizing & Clarifying Shampoo to create body and lift from the scalp out. Volumizing mousse, dry shampoo and/or a light finishing spray can help, too. Just be careful not to weigh down your hair with too much product.
ISSUE: Unruly Texture
June 26, 2009 | African-American Hair, Dry Hair
Dear Philip,
I’m a Caucasian woman but have been told that the texture of my hair is that of an ethnic woman. It’s so coarse and poufy that I have to straighten it all the time. And I wear it up a lot because I don’t have a lot of time to do anything with it. Please help!!
Easy: Once or twice a week, use a Four-Step Treatment to soften and silken your hair, followed by the Katira Masque to make it extra-manageable and soft. On a daily basis, use the African Shea Butter or White Truffle Shampoo and Conditioner. They’ll restore weight and moisture to your hair, leaving it shiny, bouncy and smooth. With coarse, poufy hair, moisture is the name of the game.
ISSUE: Fried & Dyed
June 26, 2009 | Color-Treated Hair, Damaged Hair, Thin Hair
Dear Philip,
I dye my hair and use flat irons. As a result, I’ve noticed that my hair’s become extremely brittle and over-processed. I’m worried that it might be thinning, too.
You’re taking a lot out of your hair; you need to give it something back. In this case, the name of the game is moisture: frequent Rejuvenating Oil and/or 4-Step Treatments; a healing shampoo like White Truffle or Russian Amber; and either a delicate conditioner like the Lightweight Deep Conditioning Crème or something richer, like White Truffle Nourishing & Conditioning Crème. And, at the risk of repeating myself: If you’re experiencing sudden or dramatic hair loss, see a doctor to rule out an underlying hormonal imbalance or medical issue. Good luck!
ISSUE: Curly/Kinky Hair Fix
June 26, 2009 | African-American Hair, Color-Treated Hair, Curly Hair, Dry Hair
Dear Philip,
I’m curious to know what kind of conditioner I need for my curly/kinky hair. I’m African-American and I have usually fragile hair and a sensitive scalp – I can only use peroxide-free hair color and I sometimes get rashes from very strong products. Since ends of my hair are very dry and break off, I have to have a shorter style, but would love a little more length.
The Rejuvenating Oil would be so healing for fragile hair like yours; so would the Katira Masque and White Truffle Nourishing & Conditioning Crème. (Bonus: The extra-gentle formulas won’t aggravate your sensitive scalp.) As for cleansing, I suggest our number-one bestselling shampoo: African Shea Butter. It will restore your hair’s elasticity and much-needed moisture like that.
ISSUE: Fighting Summer Frizz
June 26, 2009 | Dry Hair
Dear Philip,
What is the best shampoo for dry, frizzy hair?
I’d go with White Truffle Ultra-Rich Moisturizing Shampoo. It’s loaded with more than 23% pure essential and carrier oils, and gives a nice weight to hair like yours. It’s also good strategy: Treating your hair to all that moisture up front makes it less likely to absorb moisture from the air and turn poufy.
ISSUE: Infusing Coarse Hair with Shine
June 26, 2009 | Damaged Hair, Dry Hair
Dear Philip,
My hair is dry, coarse, and silver-grey. How can I keep it smooth, polished and
shiny?
Hair like yours can look so gorgeous and elegant – it just needs the right care. I recommend three things: Oil treatments to silken the texture; Katira Masque to make it more manageable; and Russian Amber Imperial Shampoo to enhance everything. Check out the how-to video on my website to see how dramatic the results can be.
ISSUE: Growing Out Fine, Fragile Hair
June 26, 2009 | Fine & Limp Hair
Dear Philip,
I’m having a really hard time growing out my fine hair: It gets to a certain length and starts to break off. I’ve tried everything. What can I do?
Two words: Oil treatments. They turn around a breakable problem like nothing else I’d invest in a Four Step Kit or a bottle of Rejuvenating Oil, and use it at least once a week – more often if your hair is extra brittle and fragile. And if you have a lot of split ends, make sure to get a trim every 6 weeks.
ISSUE: Jet-Set
June 26, 2009 | Where to Buy
Dear Philip,
Do you know where I can purchase your Jet Set Hairspray? I can get to London easily.
Right from the website. (We have speedy delivery.) Or if you’re in London, check with Space NK or John Lewis.
ISSUE: Dealing with Super-Thick Hair
June 26, 2009 | Thick Hair
Dear Philip,
Bet you don’t hear this too often: I have extremely thick hair. (I describe it as a helmet.) For years my only option was a short cut, but recently I’ve managed to grow it into a blunt, shoulder-length cut with much of the bulk taken out from underneath. Even so, I can’t seem to get my hair smooth and flat, no matter how much leave-in conditioner, styling products and flat ironing I use. I already use your Katira Masque, but I think I might need something more to get the smoothness I want.
The great thing about thick, coarse hair is that it has built-in volume and texture. The trick, as you’ve found, is to make it manageable. I suggest using the Katira Hair Masque, which is so great for taming thick, unruly hair. Put it on after you wash and condition your hair; let it dry completely (a hair-dryer can help speed the process); and rinse thoroughly. Next – and this is key – mist on some Shin Shine Spray; blow your hair out and use the flat iron. That’s my favorite way to get coarse hair glassy and straight – it’s so easy, and the results are instantaneous.
ISSUE: Frizz Control
June 26, 2009 | Curly Hair, Dry Hair, Fine & Limp Hair
Dear Philip,
I have fine hair that is curly and dense. I wash it every day; otherwise, it gets too oily. What’s the best way to keep it from drying out and frizzing? Right now I am using your Lovin’ Leave-In Conditioner and letting my hair air-dry, which works well. What else should I try?
Start with the Peppermint & Avocado Volumizing & Clarifying Shampoo: That will give you a clean, fresh feeling at the roots and help minimize oil. From there, I’d use a light misting of Shin Shine, sculpt your hair into shape, and let it air-dry. (You can use the Lovin’ Leave-In, too: That and Shin Shine make a great combo for curly hair.)
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