Beauty

[MarenSeattle]

When you do wash, use a sulfate-free shampoo. This is a great product line, Age Beautiful (a Zotos line), geared to "mature" hair, but it's gotta be good for everyone. The theory is that older hair has more difficulty holding on to color due to the texture of grays, and this helps extend the color. They also have hair color, too. I got this at Sally's, but you can find it at eBay.

http://www.agebeautiful.com/products/hair-care

[chrystaltree]

Your hairdresser gave you spot on, great advice. If I were you I wouldn't follow any of this "advice''. Follow the new every other day regimen and give you scalp time to adjust, give it time to stop over producing oil. If after awhile, you don't like the condition of your hair, go back to your stylist for a consultation. Be very explicit about what troubles you. Tell her what you are looking for. She's the expert, she has the experience and the education.

[Irishrose136]

On 7/16/2014 AspenGrove said:

You might want to ask an MD about that, instead of just believing a hair stylist. My own dermatologist told me a funny story once about when she was having her hair cut at a local salon. She listened as a stylist was telling her client a whole bunch of ridiculous myths about hair care -- one of them being what yours told you. My derm said she stayed silent for awhile, but finally felt she had to correct the stylist. So, she pulled her aside privately and told her that everything she had told her client was not true and explained why. The stylist was stunned, because she had been taught the myths in her own training, but was really appreciative to finally know the truth.

According to physicians, by the way, including mine, this is the truth -- (copied from an Oprah magazine article reprinted on CNN about the biggest hair myths:

If you shampoo less often, your scalp will gradually produce less oil.

No matter how frequently you shampoo, your scalp produces the same amount of oil, says Jeffrey Benabio, MD, a dermatologist at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. Cutting back on shampooing will have no effect on your sebaceous glands; genetics and hormones determine the amount of oil they produce. But it will cause dirt and oil to accumulate on your scalp and hair follicles, and could cause inflammation and irritation that might stunt hair growth.

All experts agree: How often you wash your hair is a personal decision. Use your judgment. Wash your hair with a moisturizing shampoo when you feel you need it, whether that's daily or weekly.

AspenGrove, thank you for that info. Very helpful.

[TasMss]

I just wanted to add: after you either wash or co-wash your hair, make your final rinse as cold as you can-- to help retain color and it can help give shine too.

[Irishrose136]

Dublingrl, I saw this ad in my email today and thought of you.

Bumble & Bumble

Pret-a-Poudre 2oz $26 @ Sephora

What it is:
An all-in-one hair powder featuring dry shampoo, style extending, and volume benefits.

What it does:
Extend the life of your blowout and give style a second shot. Prêt-à-powder offers strong oil absorption and volume-boosting benefits in a finely milled formula that is nearly invisible in the hair. Great for all types and textures, yet ideal for hair that’s missed a wash or two, this must-have powder will leave hair looking clean, fresh, and voluminous.

And.............I used something this morning in lieu of washing my hair. I spritzed it with a product from Alterna called Bamboo Beach - A tousled Texture Spray. 4.2 oz $20

What it is:
A moisturizing, lightweight texturizing spray for weightless volume and a trendy, wavy texture.

What it is formulated to do:
This texturizing spray is perfect for an all year round summer look, but doesn’t dry out or damage hair. It is formulated with Color Hold® technology for stay true color and creates sexy, “just-back-from-the-beach” waves. It provides weightless volume, moisture lock, and a wavy texture to all hair types for naturally luscious locks.