Surprising causes of oily hair

The greasy hair struggle is real. If you’re dealing with hair that seems to lose their lustre in the blink of an eye, we feel your pain. From sebum production to over-styling, many grease-enhancing factors that can leave you wondering why your hair is so oily. Healthy hair produces a certain amount of sebum or oil to hydrate your scalp and protect your hair. The amount of oil you produce varies depending on your hair type, your hygiene habits, and other lifestyle factors. Sometimes this natural oil can collect on your hair, especially at the root. This gives your hair a slick appearance that some may feel looks dirty. If you feel your hair may be oilier than it should be, keep reading what might be causing it.

1. Over-washing

A somewhat unexpected cause of oily hair is over-washing. That’s right, it’s possible to wash your hair too often. Every time you wash your hair with shampoo, it sends the scalp the signal to produce more sebum. If you’re washing your hair too often, your scalp gets the message that it needs to be in oil production overdrive. This can result in an oily build-up on your scalp.

2. Hair type

Straight hair is especially prone to collecting oil. That’s because the hair shaft doesn’t have any texture or wave to it, so oil slides straight down the hair shaft and collects all over your head. It also makes oil in your hair more visible when hair hangs straight down.

3. Your hair products

Another cause of oily hair is the type of products you use. Sebum is a type of oil, which means that simply washing it with water doesn’t break it up. Rinsing your hair with just water or skipping the shampoo step and using only conditioner can cause the oil to build up. While it might not be easy to spot the oil when your hair is drying, it quickly appears oily again only a few hours or so later. That’s because only certain ingredients, found in most shampoos, can break down the oil that builds up on your hair.

Greasy hair equals to heavy feeling hair. To combat this, it is important your hair feels refreshed. Use a shampoo that is formulated with tea tree oil which helps to detoxify while gently cleanse and volumize hair. Next, use a conditioner. Your hair will be left feeling renewed and refreshed. If you’re looking for a quick fix to greasy hair, use a dry shampoo. Use your fingers to massage the product into the scalp and comb through your hair, if needed.

Some hair types are more prone to oily build-up than others. Remember, oil is just part of the way your body protects your scalp, and there’s nothing dirty or wrong about a little oil build-up in your hair. If you’re concerned by how much you sweat or if your scalp is often irritated, speak to a hair consultant like Oriental Hair Solutions for some expert advice.

Oriental Hair Solutions offers natural, safe, and highly effective hair and scalp solution with state-of-the-art technology and equipment and top of the range products to enhance effectiveness. Through thorough scalp and hair root analysis by our professional consultants, we can diagnose the cause of problems for every individual and personally monitor the treatment progress. Click here to view the treatments we offer.

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Tips to make caring for all hair types a breeze

If you’re looking to learn how to care for different hair types, you’re in the right place. Whether your hair is damaged, dry, curly, straight, or fine, you need to know your hair’s curl patterns, its density and styling need because healthy self-care includes your hair.

The key is to understand what each type needs so you can style it well and keep it healthy. Read these tips that we have put together to help keep your tresses looking healthy, shiny and beautiful.

If you have damaged hair

Tip: Try using a nourishing oil

How often do you use hair oil? If you have damaged hair, be it from the environment, colour or heat styling, this is something to consider including in your routine. As the name suggests, it toes the line between a serum and an oil, making it the perfect hair care and hairstyling product all at once. So not only will it help strengthen your tresses against breakage, but it should help smooth and make your hair easier to style, too.

If you have dry hair

Tip: Try an oil treatment

There are many reasons for dry hair: over-styling, excessive heat, and internal and external dehydration are just a few of the usual suspects. To solve the problem, owners ought to introduce an oil treatment that you can use for your pre-shampooing routine. It can be used before hair-washing to help add moisture to your thirsty locks. However, if you have naturally dry hair not caused by damage but more of genetics, then gentle yet nourishing products might be more suitable.

If you have curly hair

Tip: Use a leave-in conditioner

Dryness and frizz probably top the hair enemy list for anyone with a curly hair. Because of the ‘S’ or ‘Z’ shape of curly hair, the scalp’s natural oils have more trouble travelling down the hair than for those with straight hair, which often equals in dryness and loss of curl definition. However, there are easy ways to rehydrate your curls and increase manageability. For example, instead of combing, which can lead to frizz and breakage, use a leave-in conditioner and rake through wet hair with your fingertips. You can also air-dry instead of using a blow dryer.

If you have thin or fine hair

Tip: Try reversing your hair washing routine

When you apply conditioner, are you applying it mostly to your scalp or just your tips? Making sure that you concentrate your conditioner application only to the lengths of your hair rather than your roots can make a big difference. And while this technique is one to note across the board for all hair types, it’s even more important for fine or thin-haired ladies. Because fine hair often has issues with retaining volume and lift at the roots, applying too much conditioner can weigh it down, or even irritate the scalp. But if you’re one of the many who still find the usual wash-out conditioners leaving behind heavy, greasy-feeling hair, perhaps it’s time to switch it up and apply your conditioner first? It may sound rather unconventional, but it could be a suitable hair care method for your hair type.

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Treating Dry and Brittle Hair

Dry and brittle hair is common in men and women of all ages. Although dry hair may be annoying, it’s usually not a sign of a serious health condition. This is because the sebum is not able to reach the ends of the hair as easily as it can in straight or wavy hair.

Environmental factors, your hair care routine, and your hormonal health can all play a role in keeping your hair moist and healthy. Some reasons your hair might be dry include excessive shampooing, exposure to UV light, blow-drying your hair, thyroid dysfunction and repeated exposure to chlorinated water.

Now that you know the possible reasons for dry and brittle hair, we share with you some ways that you can adopt to treat your (or your man’s) dry, brittle hair.

1. Shampoo less frequently

If your hair tends to be dry, you can try reducing your shampooing frequency to two or three times per week. Use cooler water. Using cool water when you’re washing your hair may help your hair retain moisture.

2. Change your shampoo or conditioner

Switching to a shampoo designed specifically for dry hair may help keep your hair moist. Try leave-in conditioners. Such conditioners are left in your hair for 20 to 30 minutes and help moisturize extremely dry hair.

3. Change your brush 

Boar bristle brushes and nylon brushes have bristles that are close together. These bristles can help stimulate your scalp and distribute oil throughout your hair.

4. Air dry your hair

Letting your hair air dry can help you avoid potentially damaging heat that dries out your hair. If you do blow-dry your hair, try sticking to the lowest temperature setting.

5. Make lifestyle changes for healthier hair

Even though genetics play a large role in determining your hair health, good lifestyle habits can also be beneficial. Some changes you can make to maximize your hair health include eating a balanced diet, avoid smoking, minimise exposure to the sun and exercise regularly.

Dry hair is a common problem among men. If your hair tends to be dry, you may want to try changing your hair care routine and adopting good lifestyle habits. Enhance your effort with Oriental Hair Solutions Purifying Scalp Therapy to deep cleanse your scalp.

Oriental Hair Solutions is having a promotion for this treatment in July! For only $18, you get to enjoy a session of Purifying Scalp Therapy and get a complimentary Hair Growth Ampoule and Herbal Shampoo. This promotion is worth $438! Furthermore, if you visit our Jean Yip Loft and Ngee Ann City outlets, you get to enjoy the promotion at an exclusive price of only $10! Click here to make your appointment today!

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The Path To Luscious Hair

We always see models and celebrities with thick, volumized, luscious hair. Whether it’s long or short, it looks ample and youthful. Long, luscious hair will eternally make a beautiful statement on almost any person, yet getting it isn’t always as simple as waiting it out. The truth is, many women find themselves with thinning hair due to post-pregnancy hormones, menopause, illness or stress.

Creating healthy hair habits is the first step to achieving luscious, smooth hair. It takes time and daily upkeep to truly transform your hair. But don’t get discouraged — the results are totally worth the lifestyle change you’ll be well on your way to thick, lustrous, flowing locks.

Creating soft, manageable hair can be just within your grasp with our tips for restoring your hair’s health. Get started on your journey to the luscious hair you desire with these tips!

1. Get a trim

The first step in achieving soft, manageable hair is to cut off any dead ends. These split ends weigh down your hair, and cause it to be brittle and hard to work with. You wouldn’t want to end up with hair that feels and looks like straw. Regular trims allow your hair to not only grow longer, but to grow faster. Healthy hair grows much more easily once the damaged hair has been removed. We recommend that you get your hair trimmed about once every three months.

2. Reduce stress and get sufficient sleep

Stress can lead to hair loss as well as a decrease in the speed in which your hair grows. If you do suffer from stress, try yoga or other types of exercise to help yourself to de-stress. Eight hours of sleep is essential. Sleep is the main time which your body spends on growth and repair. If you don’t get enough sleep then your body won’t have enough time to concentrate on hair growth.

3. Sleep on silk

Sleep in style by changing out your regular cotton pillowcases for silk ones. If your hair is decently long already, you’re probably used to waking up with dozens of strands of hair spread out in your bed and on your pillows. Although it is natural to lose a few strands of hair every day, certain fabrics that you sleep on can grab more hair than is meant to be lost. To prevent this, switch over to silk pillowcases which don’t cause so much friction. These silky sheetsdo wonders for dry, brittle hair. Silk causes less breakage and knottingof the hair due to its smooth texture. Not interested in new pillowcases? Try wrapping your hair with a silk scarf at night instead.

4. Eat healthily

Your hair needs certain nutrients to grow just like the rest of your body does! Good food helps supply your hair follicles with nutrients necessary for luscious, full looking strands; poor nutrition can lead to dull, lacklustre, lanky hair. Fill up your diet with leafy greens, fresh fruit, wild-caught fish, and nuts and watch your hair grow more vibrant.

5. Change the way you wash your hair

Factors like how often you wash your hair and what water temperature you use can affect the length of your hair. We recommend that you wash your hair no more than three times a week, and use the coldest water you can handle. Washing your hair less often might make it look a little greasy at first, but you can wear a hat for a few days until your scalp gets used to producing less oil. It shouldn’t take long! If you hate showering with cold water, try washing your hair in the sink with cold water separately from your regular showers. When you shower, keep your hair wrapped up in a shower cap.

Luscious hair isn’t out of reach. By following these helpful tips, you can look forward to completely transforming the look and feel of your hair within grasp. Oriental Hair Solutions’s Express Hair Thickening Scalp Therapy will be of a great help too! You will be delighted to know that for just $38, you get to enjoy 2 sessions of Express Hair Thickening Scalp Therapy with 1 Hair Kit Set complimentary (total worth $828) if you book an appointment from now to 16 February 2020. Enjoy an exclusive offer of $28 for the above ONLY at Jean Yip Loft outlet.

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How to Indulge Your Hair for Christmas

The holidays are fast approaching. Do you know what you’re getting everyone on your list? If the mere thought sends waves of panic through your body, you’re not alone. While we’re losing time by the second preparing for the holidays, there’s still plenty of time to find the right gifts for everyone.

For starters, let’s think about Mum. Couldn’t she do with something brilliant for the holidays? Sisters, sisters-in-law, best friends, and all the women close to you likely don’t make any time for themselves either. Gift baskets full of indulgent goodies for healthy hair, skin, and wellness are a wonderful idea. So is throwing a party for all the women in your life to beautify in style.

If everyone in the bunch is looking frazzled, one of the best things you can do to show your appreciation is to give them a little down time. At Oriental Hair Solutions, you can schedule appointments for all the fab women in your life. With treatments for health and hair, you’ll find ways to make everyone look and feel their most beautiful for the holidays.

Of course, there’s one more person you’ve likely left off your list…YOU! You deserve to have healthy hair and a healthy life too. Treat yourself this Christmas to hair treatments at Oriental Hair Solutions and you’ll be ready for every holiday party. While you’re here, indulge in some of our other treatments for your health and wellness for a well-rounded gift that will help you kick off all your New Year’s resolutions.

Oriental Hair Solutions has many ways to indulge your hair for Christmas. Why go it alone when you can get professional pampering for your tired tresses? Let your hair be your best accessory this season with treatments that nourish your scalp and your strands so they look healthy, shiny, and full of life.

Be the life of the party! Set up an appointment at Oriental Hair Solutions today for yourself and as a gift for loved ones. You’ll find indulgent treatments for hair and wellness for the women you treasure on your list. It’s a great time to take advantage of the limited-time special promotion too. Reserve space today to get 1 session of Hair Thickening Scalp Therapy + Low Level Cold Light Laser + 1 Herbal Formulated Hair Tonic at $18 (total worth $538).

At such a great value, you can treat all the wonderful women in your world to an extravagant hair indulgence for the holiday. Get healthy hair together and save! Book your appointment today before this amazing offer is sold out!

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5 Reasons Why You’re Losing Hair

It’s not a big deal to lose some hair each day. But if you start noticing it falling out in clumps or your scalp is a bit sparse in certain spots, you should be concerned. Men aren’t the only ones to lose hair. Women can have hair that thins and even encounter bald spots too.

Getting to the root of the problem, pardon the pun, can help you find a solution. Some things might be beyond your control as well since they are a natural part of life. They can be genetic or reactive, caused by some kind of trigger in your life. Perhaps one of these 5 reasons is why you’re losing your hair.

1. Hormonal issues

Hormones do all kind of crazy things to our bodies. They regulate your hair growth cycle too. If you have an excess of androgens, it will cause hair loss. This is usually stamped in your genes, but an endocrine disorder can also make for hormonal problems. A visit to your doctor can help you rule out anything serious, though as you age and your hormones fluctuate or you have babies, your hormones can be cruel to your hairline.

2. Too much stress

Stress will trigger your hormones and guess what? It will raise those androgen levels too. Scalp problems are quite common when you’re all stressed out so take a moment to try to tackle what’s stressing you out. By managing stress appropriately, you can head off hair loss.

3. Not enough iron

If you want beautiful skin and hair, you have to eat like you want it. Make sure you’re always getting enough of the right nutrients. In particular, many women don’t get enough iron. Your hair needs it to produce proteins that nourish it so eat more spinach and lean meats.

4. Thyroid problems

Your thyroid gland is what regulates the metabolism and controls protein production and oxygen in your tissues. Imbalances in the thyroid can cause problems for your hair follicles. This is why it’s important to go for regular checkups with your doctor so you can be sure that if you have an problems with your health that could cause hair loss, you nip them in the bud.

5. Major weight loss

If you lose a lot of weight fast, whether you planned on it or had the stomach flu for a week, you will likely experience hair fall. When you want to drop some weight, aim to do it in a steady and healthful way to avoid hair loss problems.

Worried about losing more hair? Oriental Hair Solutions can help with that with our special scalp therapies. For a limited time, we have a very special promotion: 2 sessions of Hair Fall Preventive Scalp Therapy + 1 Herbal Formulated Hair Tonic at $10 (Total Worth: $538). This offer is exclusively for Parkway Parade & Jean Yip Loft OHS only. Reserve your treatment today!

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5 Ways to Prevent Hair Fall

Most women don’t realize that hair fall is as common for women as it as for men. While it’s very natural (and normal!) to lose up to 100 strands of hair in a day, if you’re discovering sparsely-covered areas or finding more hair in your brush and comb than usual, something could be up.

Sometimes, it’s just age taking it’s toll. Other times, it’s genetics. It can also be how you treat your hair, or some combination of these factors. To prevent hair fall, you’ll have to start doing a few things to help your hair thrive. Read on to find out!

1. Don’t style your hair too tightly

When you pull your ponytail or braids too tight, you can damage the hairs in your hair line and cause hair loss. These tight styles put stress on the follicles which leads to loss and thinning. Use safe ways to tie up your hair with scrunchies or other soft materials that don’t pull on your strands and cause breakage too.

2. Turn down the heat

You might love the way your hair looks after you blow it out or flat-iron it, but you’re only making your hair brittle and prone to breakage. If you’re going to use your heat styling tools, make sure to keep the heat low and move it quickly so you’re not burning your hair. It helps to let hair air dry and then spray it with a heat-protecting spray before using your styling tools to get the look you want.

3. Take it easy with the chemicals

Chemical processing can do untold damage to your hair. Try to go with a color closer to your nature hue when coloring and take more breaks from those other chemical treatments too. These things make hair loss and thinning hair even worse.

4. Eat nutritiously

What you eat plays a vital role in how healthy your hair (and skin too) can be. Make sure you eat lots of leafy green vegetables, fish, lean meats, nuts, and beans to get zinc, iron, and vitamin B12 into your diet naturally. A good supplement will cover all your bases too.

5. Massage your scalp

One of the easiest ways to help prevent hair fall is to start pampering yourself a little more while in the shower. Simply massage your scalp gently after you apply your shampoo or conditioner. It boosts circulation to the scalp which will stimulate your hair growth. The key is to move fingers gently in a slow and circular motion.

Need extra help in preventing hair fall? Set up an appointment at Oriental Hair Solutions today and let us help you keep your hair and scalp healthy and thriving. Plus, we’re offering a special limited-time promotion. Get 1 session of Hair Fall Preventive Scalp Therapy + 1 Herbal Formulated Hair Tonic at $18 (Total Worth: $288). It’s such a steal that slots are filling up fast. Reserve yours now!

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How Natural Herbs Help Hair Thrive and Look Alive

Since ancient times, herbs have been used in all things beauty. Hair is no exception, for many herbs promote strong and healthy hair growth. Here are some of the most common natural herbs that have always been revered for helping healthy hair flourish.

Aloe Vera

Known for its soothing and healing properties, the gel from the aloe vera plant keeps pH balance healthy in hair. It also opens up hair follicles and helps healthy hair grow.

Lavender

Lavender might be best known for its calming aroma, but it is wonderful for hair growth. It has powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties that help stimulate scalp circulation. That means new hair growth is strengthened while the scalp is balanced.

Ginseng

Hailed as one of the most popular herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, ginseng is also fantastic for helping with hair loss. It nourishes and strengthens hair as it grows from root to tip.

Hibiscus

With plenty of antioxidants and vitamins, hibiscus restores complete health and balance to your scalp and your hair too. Ideal for taming dandruff, it helps keep the hair follicles from clogging up with dead skin cells which is what halts new hair growth.

Nettle

Nettle has long been known for improving circulation and stimulating the scalp to correct hair loss. It also protects against future damages to leave hair strong and healthy.

Rosemary

The invigorating aroma of rosemary isn’t just an awakener of your senses. It also reawakens your hair. Using rosemary helps promote healthy hair growth and can even help it from turning prematurely grey.

Peppermint

Uplifting peppermint is another invigorating choice for hair follicle health. Naturally able to boost blood circulation it also has the distinct ability to help bind your hair to your scalp for strong and luscious hair.

Moringa

Moringa is a great herb for hair because of its thiocyanate content. This not only strengthens the hair follicles but also prevents hair fall. You’ll find it amazing for new hair growth.

Want to know what else is amazing for new hair growth? At Oriental Hair Solutions, we know how thinning hair can deplete your confidence. That’s why we offer our special hair therapies using natural ingredients including ancient herbs like these for your best hair ever.

And right now, getting that gorgeous restored hair is even more affordable than ever. For a limited time, we’re offering 1 session of Protein Hair Growth Therapy + 1 set of Herbal Formulated Hair Care Kit at $10 (Total worth: $608), exclusively for Parkway Parade & Jean Yip Loft OHS only. Call and schedule your special session today!

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Why Protein Makes All the Difference in Hair Growth Therapy

If you have suffered from hair loss, you’re likely feeling less than confident. After all, isn’t hair loss supposed to happen to men? The truth is, women are just as troubled with losing their hair as men are. Men that lose their hair can sport bald heads and while women can too, most don’t want to.

It’s easy to see why. Many people think you might be terminally ill if you’re losing your hair. But that’s not always the case. The things we do to our hair over time, like repeated tugging and styling, coloring, perming, and straightening all have the potential to cause hair loss. Additionally, diet and stress can come into play. Plus, if you’ve had children, you know all too well how hair fall is common postpartum.

Does that mean you have to sit back and watch your hair thin out? Of course not!

At Oriental Hair Solutions, we know what works to bring back full, strong, and beautiful hair. Hair growth therapy can help your hair in many ways to restore it back to the way it was before.

And there’s one component in particular that we like to focus on to help give your hair the best boost for regrowth possible: protein!

Why Protein Benefits Your Hair Growth

In your hair, it contains keratin, a type of protein. By applying protein treatments to your hair, you can protect and strengthen your hair. When your hair isn’t getting enough protein, that’s when the problems begin.

Without enough protein in your strands, each one weakens. This makes it more prone to breakage. It can break off in the middle or at the follicle. In either case, since every hair on your head is in a different growing stage, it can lead to a thinned-out appearance.

The biggest mistake people make is not getting enough protein in their diet too though. Protein is one of those essential building blocks your body needs. If you’re not eating enough of it, you’re not helping your hair.

Your approach to healthy hair regrowth should be two-pronged. On the one hand, you must make sure your diet provides what your hair needs to grow from inside out. And on the other, you must nourish your strands from the outside to help protect it, keep it strong, and leave it with a shiny, lustrous and healthy look.

While we can’t come to your house and make you eat more healthfully, you can come to Oriental Hair Solutions for our hair therapy treatment to help your hair really shine and flourish with health. Schedule an appointment today to get 1 session of Protein Hair Growth Therapy + 1 set of Herbal Formulated Hair Care Kit at $18 (Total Worth: $358) and give your hair the love it needs to grow strong!

 

 

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5 Ways to Keep Your Hair Healthy

When people think of healthy hair, they picture thick and strong hair with a lustrous shine. Whether it’s straight, curly, or wavy, healthy hair can make all the difference in your appearance. When your hair is healthy, it adds to your level of confidence. When it’s not, you may want to keep a hat on.

But if you’re tired of hiding your hair, you can do a few things to keep it in the kind of healthy condition that you’ll love to show off. Here’s what we recommend!

1. Don’t Skip Out on Trims

Even if your goal is to grow your hair out long, you should always have your hair trimmed. Shorter hair needs a trim every 1 to 2 months while longer hair is better off with a trim every 6 weeks to 3 months. A simple trim can even be done at home, though using proper professional hair scissors is recommended to prevent damaging the hair shaft and encouraging healthy hair growth.

2. Invest in Quality Hair Care

It doesn’t need to cost a fortune, but reading labels and knowing what to use on your hair makes a big difference in how it looks and feels. Avoid products that are full of nasty chemicals and go for the kind that your salon recommends.

3. Take Care of Your Internal Health

Hair, like skin, has a tendency to reveal a great deal about the state of our inner health. When you’re eating a nutritious and healthy diet every day and drinking plenty of water, your hair will thrive. It rewards you with shine, bounce, and softness when you take care of your overall health.

4. Be Gentle with Your Tresses

Even coarse hair is delicate. You have to have a gentle touch when brushing it and styling it. Use a wide-tooth comb on wet hair and go slowly as you move through the strands. When hair is wet, it is much weaker. Take it easy with your brushing too so you don’t overstretch the hair shaft. It is recommended to start at the bottom, then move up to the middle portion of your hair, and finally brush it out from the top.

5. Get a Proper Hair Treatment

Damage from coloring, mistreating, or even the environment can all impact the way your hair looks and feels. Sometimes, you just need a little expert help to get it back to good health. When your hair isn’t looking as healthy as you’d like, make an appointment with Oriental Hair Solutions. We have hair treatments to help restore growth, luster, and overall hair health that will leave you with hair you’re proud to show off!

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