Fantastic Readership…Thank you!

It is always a joy to see the readership level growing on my stats. I know that a lot of you are worried about your hair and more and more of you are reading my blog so a very big thank you for that and I will try to keep coming up with the solutions to your problems.

So today I thought as I had written a little bit about shampoos, I would go delve into what happens chemically when you use a shampoo.

The molecules that go to make up shampoo have been specially treated and are quite large as molecules go. Each has a head and a tail and each of these has their own particular function.The tail attracts the dirt, grease, debris and oil but repels water, and the head has a strong attraction for water, but repels dirt. Water alone is unable to clean hair because water molecules are unable to pull the debris free from the cuticle.

What actually happens is when we wash our hair and massage in the shampoo is that grease and dirt is rolled together into small globules this reduces their contact with the cuticles of the hairs. These globules then stick to the tails of the shampoo molecules and as the tails are bonded to the molecule’s heads they are then washed out during rinsing when the heads cling to the water molecules. By working together as a team, both parts of the molecule do a good job of cleansing the hair and that is why shampoo works so effectively.

Thats fine as it stands but why arent all shampoos the same. Well basically they are but when you think that most shampoos are made by the big companies namely Proctor and Gamble and Lever Brothers who make a high percentage of all our “soaps” you can see where it goes wrong. They are making a product for the mass market and one that comes under the heading “Hair Care”. When you have a problem with your hair or scalp, there is noone to turn to.

It needs specialist knowledge and time to nurse your hair back to health none of which these companies have time for. Which is a shame because if they would just think for a minute about what is really happening to people worldwide they might stop and listen to people like myself who genuinely have a big contribution to make, particularly in the world of formulation and application. It would not take much for one of these big companies to think well yes there is a problem and just maybe we can do something to help.

Well I hope the text about shampoos makes you stop and think about what is going on in the world of REAL hair and scalp health and I hope it makes you think that advertising does not always give you the best product for your hair.

I also hope that in the next few weeks I will be able to give you more information about what you can do for your hair to ensure you that when your hair is lovely and soft and full, your confidence increases and after all that is what we need in thes difficult days.

Thank you also for making the time for writing the blog worthwhile.

Until the next time

Keep well

David

How much will it cost?

I am always  being asked how much will treatment cost. I always say that depends but whatever you use, you should have treatment for 12 weeks.

In that time we will see how the treatment is working. One needs to get the right information about why the client has the condition, how they indeed got it and more importantly how they are going to get rid of it. It takes 12 weeks to see the hair growing and it should be long enough for our consultants to see it and to show it to you or if you are treating yourself at home, it should just about be long enough to see the result by parting the hair. If by any chance you cannot see that the hair is in better condition, then I would always advise the client to stop having treatment because if we are not getting a result, then it is unlikely you will get an improvement. What you will get out of it is advice and lots of it on how to get your hair looking its best, what products to be using for your type of hair and what dangers to look out for.

I heard the other day from one of my good friends that a friend of hers is loosing some of her hair. She trawled the internet and finally bought a scalp cleanser and a shampoo. She thinks this is going to be all she needs to do and all will be well. Well I have to say there is not even a glimmer of hope that this will work and this friend is a DR. If she thought about it she would realise that a shampoo and cleanser would only clean the hair and scalp and not got down to the serious business of tackling the problem.

Sometimes you have to spend just that bit more. The extra goes a long way.

I think it is a shame that there are so many companies out there just selling products without really tackling the problem. I think every company dealing in Trichology should be made to prove that their products really work.

So how much will it cost? That depends on you but what I will say is whatever you choose give it 12 weeks. If it is not working then you could always drop me an email to david.satchell@eucaderm.com

In the meantime, keep well

David

Keeping your hair as healthy as possible.

It is possible to lessen the chances of losing your hair.

How?

By taking on a healthier lifestyle. Now I know it is easy to say that when you are busy and the demands of life weigh heavily against you. So here are a few tips to help you.

Find a place at home where you can be quiet and if you have children, ask them to respect your need for quiet time.

Practise relaxation as much as possible. Take short breaks during the day to stretch your arms and back, take in a deep breath and let go of your tension.Keep a check on your diet and avoid as much as you can junk food. If you are taking vitamins make sure they have added enzymes with them otherwise they will not be absorbed and you will be wasting your money. Spend as much as you can on vitamins, the extra will be worth it because a lot of vitamins are being made in India and China and you may not get what you paid for.

Exercise at least once a week,preferably three times a week for 20 minutes to raise your pulse rate. This will improve your heart and lungs,keep you fit and decrease the reaction to stress. Exercise burns up the excess stress chemicals that build up in your body.

Cut down on smoking or give it up altogether. The NHS provide all the things you need to help you give up.

Try not to drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week.

Get plenty of sleep. Poor sleep is also an indication of stress. If you are are continually ill, it is often a sign that your body is under continual stress and needs to be taken more care of.

Shampoo your hair every day. Lets face it you clean your face every day so why not your hair. After all you take your hair in the just the same places as your face but your face may not capture the grease and trapped skin cells as your scalp so freshen it up with a good mild shampoo. One that has not got a lot of chemicals on the label.

Condition after shampooing to put the acid mantle back and to make sure the scalp doesnt feel dry.

If all that fails then you may need extra help,

A quick email to enquiry@eucaderm.com should help.

I hope you find these suggestions helpful.

Until next time

Yours

David Satchell