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By
Lakna Paranamanna
The Bottom Line visited Salon Crimpers this
week to talk about the latest hair trends and hair remedies.
Tucked away in a quiet corner in the Nawala Road, this
small boutique salon serves a very limited clientele.
Following are the tips that its proprietor Pushpa Gunawardena
gave to clear out the common hair care dilemmas:
Q: What are the
new hair trends for 2009?
A: Big bumpy curls are back in fashion this year.
But the styles seem to range in a combination of sleek,
straight hair at the top with curled ends. That is how
most prefer and that is the latest trend. Also the styles
are very casual and messy looks are trendier than very
sophisticated, sleek styles. For examples the chignons
are very popular even among celebrities.
Hair colours cannot be categorised as such, because
the colour should be decided according to each individual’s
complexion and their preference. But overall, the colours
that seem to be used most are the brown hues; mostly
burgundy and mahogany. Teens tend to go for much brighter
colours like reds and oranges. But most colours, which
are for everyday wear purposes range mostly among browns
which are about one or two shades lighter than the natural
hair color.
Q: What hair care
tips would you give for hair which is treated with chemicals
(rebonding, colouring and perming)?
A: Using a quality shampoo and conditioner is
very important for such hair. Exposing hair to chemicals
can dry the hair very quickly and that can result in
hair loss. The shampoo should be very mild because if
the shampoo is very coarse that can double the dryness.
It is better if the shampoo and the conditioner are
of the same brand. But since the basic ingredients of
both products are the same, it does not make much of
a difference. Conditioning such hair is very important
since that is the main method to prevent dryness of
hair caused by these chemicals.
Q:
What type of treatment would you suggest for someone
suffering from premature hair loss?
A: If it is hereditary, there is nothing treatments
can do since it is genetic. Other reasons which can
cause hair loss are stress, dandruff and lack of vitamins
and nutrients which help hair growth.
Treatments which stimulate the scalp are vital for such
cases. The basic treatment which can be practised at
home is treating the scalp with an oil; olive, coconut
or even almond. The oil should be applied on the scalp
and massaged well for about ten or fifteen minutes and
then it should be washed off. Oiling the hair and leaving
it on for several days can result in dandruff since
oil can accumulate dust and dirt.
Q: Could you suggest
a home remedy for the maintenance of hair?
A: The egg mask is very advisable to obtain shiny,
sleek hair. An egg white separated from the yolk should
be applied all over the hair. Afterwards a warm towel
should be wrapped for about ten minutes. Then wash off
the mask. This is very good for dry and unmanageable
hair since the mask moisturises and adds extra shine
to the hair.
Q: What makes your
salon stand out from the other establishments?
A: Well, that question would be better answered
by our customers. However, from the comments we receive,
they seem to be really happy with our services. Our
staff is very friendly and easy going, so the customers
feel very comfortable with them. Our friendly approach
and quality services are what I think they prefer about
us most.
Pic by Rukshan Abeywansha
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