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10 Common Mistakes That Cause Hair Breakage And How To Fix Them

Hair breakage is a distressing and common problem which is caused by a variety of factors. These include general mishandling, dryness and over processing. This is different to split ends, which is when the ends of the hair is dry, brittle or frayed. While these two problems seem similar, the causes are different and so is the treatment. I have created a table of 10 common mistakes that cause hair breakage and how to fix them below. In this post I will go into detail on how to fix them in order to answer the question: Why is my hair […]

How To Understand Hair Color, Shades And Tones.

The first step in empowerment is understanding. This post is for anyone who has experienced frustration with their color and not understood why, or for anyone considering a big color change. Learning how to understand hair color, shades and tones will empower you to make more informed decisions about your hair. The shade, or depth of your hair is how light or dark it is. On a hair color box, the shade is represented by the first number, with 1 being the darkest black and 10 being the lightest platinum blonde. The tone refers to the degree of warmth or […]