Hair treatment

A hair gloss is a semi permanent treatment. It coats the hair shaft with a thin layer of shine. Tinted versions also add a sheer wash of color. It contains no ammonia. It has no heavy lift. As a result, it will not lighten your hair. Most gloss treatments last three to six weeks. They…

Yes, minoxidil can work for a receding hairline. It works better on the crown than at the hairline, though. It is officially approved only for the top of the scalp, so using it at the hairline is technically off label. Even so, several studies have found real improvement at the front of the scalp too,…

✔ Key Takeaways Henna can genuinely strengthen and add shine to hair. The results depend heavily on your hair porosity. Henna coats your hair permanently. That same coating is behind both its benefits and its drawbacks. Fine, low density hair usually loves henna. Medium to low porosity hair often ends up dry and brittle. Black…

A keratin hair treatment is a chemical salon service. It smooths your hair cuticle. It bonds keratin protein to each strand using heat. This bond is temporary. The result is straighter, shinier, more manageable hair. It usually lasts three to six months. Have you ever wondered what a keratin hair treatment actually does to your…

✔ Key Takeaways Low porosity hair has a tight, flat cuticle. It resists moisture. High porosity hair has a lifted or damaged cuticle. It absorbs moisture fast and loses it just as fast. The float test is popular. But some hair chemists now call it unreliable. Curly and coily hair often runs more porous. Every…

Key Takeaways A hair glaze coats the hair surface with shine and sheer tone without damage. Results last one to six weeks depending on the formula and your wash habits. A standalone salon glaze in the US usually costs $30 to $100. A glaze cannot lighten hair or fully cover gray. Your color looked perfect…