Maintaining Healthy Hair

Maintaining Healthy Hair

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Q What ingredients are important for hair health?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
The ingredients in hair products that are important for hair health may vary depending on your hair type. For example, if your hair is very fine, a volumizing shampoo may contain proteins that coat your hair and make it appear fuller. If your hair is... Full Answer
Q What damages hair?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
It's all too easy to damage your delicate hair, especially when it's exposed to the cruel world - and a bunch of harsh, everyday practices that people partake in without realizing how hostile they're being to the innocent (and precious) hair on their... Full Answer
Q How can I maintain healthy hair?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
Here’s our three-step process for maintaining healthy hair: Step 1: Shampoo - Before getting into the shower, gently brush or fingercomb your hair to loosen up tangles and residue. When washing your hair, treat it delicately. Leave hair... Full Answer
Q How can I keep my hair healthy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
Healthy hair always looks shiny and young. Want to know how you can keep your hair young? Watch the video to find out from Dr. Oz what you can do to keep your hair healthy. Full Answer
Q What is electrolysis?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
Electrolysis is a hair removal system that works by inserting a thin needle into the skin, targeting hair follicles. During galvanic electrolysis, direct-current electricity flows through the needle directly into the hair follicle. In thermolytic... Full Answer
Q What can I expect during recovery from hair transplant surgery?
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After hair replacement surgery, you may experience some pain or discomfort. Doctors say this will be mild and should respond to pain medication. Most surgeons tell you to refrain from wearing a wig or hairpiece, at least for the first two weeks after... Full Answer
Q What can a doctor do to treat unwanted hair?
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Dr. Ellen Marmur, Dermatology
First a doctor will rule out any medical condition that may be causing hormonal hair growth. The growth of lots of vellus hair, for example, can be a sign of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Dermatologists employ nonablative lasers (the kind that don't... Full Answer
Q Are there alternative treatments for dry hair?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
Coconut oil is one alternative treatment that some research shows may help dry hair. In one study, scientists in India found that applying coconut oil to hair before washing it helped keep the hair moisturized and reduced breakage when the hair... Full Answer
Q How can I repair over-highlighted hair?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
According to Louis Licari, a celebrity hair stylist and guest on The Dr. Oz Show, over-highlighted tresses can make you look older than you really are. Watch this video to learn how to transform over-highlighted hair into fresh, youthful-looking... Full Answer
Q Is there a cure for dry hair?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
Dry hair can occur naturally or can be a result of the way you treat your hair. If your hair is naturally dry, you can manage the condition, but you can't change your type of hair. Dry or curly hair is usually more fragile than other types and... Full Answer