HAIR Hair today
Summer is approaching and we need to think about protecting those flowing locks
RAISING FACTS
Hair is more elastic than you think! It can actually expand by up to 30% of its original length when wet.
Next to bone marrow, hair is the fastest growing tissue in the human body.
On average, your hair grows 0.3 – 0.5 mm per day, 1.25
centimetres per month, and 15 centimetres per year.
A strand of hair is actually T
he luscious locks are catching a glint of sunshine and are looking amazing. Your
natural highlights are at their best, you’re looking good and feeling good. But we do need to pay some attention to sun hair care or it could be a very different story in a month or two’s time. In similar ways to how sun can be harmful to your skin, it (along with heat, humidity, and water!) can also damage your hair. So what is the best way to protect hair from the sun?
Can the sun damage your hair? Of course, and it’s not just the sun, but also the other factors which come into play whilst we’re outside working hard: sea salt, chlorinated water,
humidity and sweat all contribute to a summer onslaught which is tough for our hair to handle.
What’s going on? The primary problem with the sun, and sunny day activities, is that it is very drying. This makes your hair more brittle and prone to split ends. Sunburn on your scalp can lead to root damage. Sand, dust and sweat can lead to dandruff. Basically it’s all bad, but there is hope.
However, with a little care and time, you can protect your hair from the sun and ensure that you still have a gorgeous sleek shine or curls that are avoiding the dreaded frizz. And boys, don’t forget this includes you too!
stronger than a copper wire with the same diameter.
Hair is like a chemistry project. Here is its composition:
50% carbon, 21% oxygen, 17% nitrogen, 6% hydrogen, and 5% sulphur.
You can tell a lot about a person from their hair. It’s often used by forensic scientists
to discover everything that’s in a person’s bloodstream: medicine, drugs, alcohol, vitamins and minerals.
SIMPLE HAIR CARE TIPS
Look after your colour Have colour? Then you need to take extra care. The chemicals used to colour your hair, combined with the sun’s rays, can change your look quite substantially. Colours can alter or fade, or become more intense or bleached. The answer, choose products specifically designed for coloured hair.
Steer clear of extra heat If your hair is already being exposed to the sun’s rays, then it doesn’t need another heat attack from
straighteners and blow drying. When you use a hair dryer, keep it on a low temperature and opt for a serum to protect your hair. However, allowing your hair to air-dry, where possible, is the kindest option.
Consider an overnight treatment Hair treatments which are left in overnight can be particularly useful during the summer months. The deep conditioning can really help to keep your hair moisture- rich and lively. Some leave-in
conditioners come with built- in SPF protection which can be a sensible choice.
Avoid brushing When you return to your cabin after time in the sun, especially if you’ve been blown about by the sea breeze, there’s a temptation to get to work with brushing your hair. Stop the brushing and opt for a wide-tooth comb. This is less likely to break your hair as you detangle it. Go gently, using your fingers to separate knots to minimise breakage.
All of the hair follicles in the human body are formed by the time we are just five months old in the womb.
A single strand of hair can support up to 3kg of weight. That means a whole head of hair can support up to 2 tons!
On average people have about 100,000 - 120,000 strands of hair on their heads. Blondes have the most with 146,000 strands on average and red heads the least on average with 90,000 strands.
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