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The term “hair cosmetics” comprises two distinct categories: the first includes shampoos, conditioners
and hair-enhancing agents. The second group, “permanent cosmetics,” refers to strategically placed
tattoos intended to simulate the appearance of hair.
Not all shampoos are created equal. All shampoos contain detergents,
but some detergents are harsher than others. To some extent, you
have to try out different shampoos to see what is right for your
hair type: for example, dry, fine or weak hair responds much better
to milder shampoos.
When you shop for a shampoo, it does help to know what the ingredient
list means. The mildest shampoos, such as baby shampoos, contain
amphoteric or nonionic surfactants, such as tweens, sorbitol esters,
polyglycerol ether, betaines and alkyl amino acids. Gentle cleansers,
these shampoos are suitable for hair that is not oily or exposed
to harsh environmental conditions or pollutants. Shampoos with stronger
cleansing actions contain harsher detergents such as lauryl sulfates
or the slightly milder laureth sulfate. Shampoos containing TEA
(triethanolamine) or MEA (monoethanolamine) are milder and better
suited to dry or damaged hair.
Don’t be fooled by claims that a shampoo is “all natural”
- this is not always good news for your scalp. For example, additives
such as herb-based oils are highly allergenic and can aggravate
existing dermatitis. In general, petroleum-based hair-care products
are less irritating to the skin.
Hair conditioners comprise a broader range of products than shampoos,
as their purposes and constituents differ. The various categories
of conditioners include moisturizers (for dry hair), detanglers
(for longer hair), and reconstructive conditioners (for damaged
hair). Thermally protective conditioners help to preserve hair often
exposed to the sun, and many hair-oil treatments contain essential
fatty acids that resemble the scalp’s naturally occurring
oil or “sebum,” adding suppleness and shine to dry,
porous hair.
Conditioners all have one thing in common, and that is to improve
the appearance of your hair. But because the chemistry of these
diverse product groups varies so widely, it is better to identify
your hair-care goal first (e.g., detangling versus moisturizing)
and choose the product that works best for your hair.
Loss of eyebrows and eyelashes due to hereditary influences, non-hereditary
alopecia or injury can severely
affect a person’s self-image. Permanent cosmetics offer a
solution that is more appealing to many people than daily applications
of make-up that wear off and require constant touch-ups. In place
of hair, a delicate tattoo is drawn on the brow to simulate an eyebrow,
or on the eyelid to “replace” a line of individual lashes.
The absence of hair in these areas means no guidelines are present
for creating the new look. Therefore, it is extremely important
to find an experienced technician to undertake this procedure.
Eyebrowz
Permanent Cosmetics
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The Society of Permanent Cosmetic
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