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| WANT BETTER HAIR? KNOW YOUR HAIR!
Posted: 08/27/11
All of my clients say that they love their hair when they leave the salon and that they can never make it look that good at home. I tell them that there are three reasons for this.
2. Styling Tools 3. Time If you have the right products for your hair type and are using prep, styling, and finishing products, you will achieve the style you are looking for. Prep products are usually creams or serums that will resist humidity to hold the style and protect from the heat of your styling tools. Styling products are the ones you put in to achieve your desired look, whether it be a mousse for volume or a serum for straightening. Finishing products do exactly that, they finish the style and are usually hair sprays or texturizing products. Styling tools are key. If you are using a dinosaur blow dryer, chances are it doing more damage to your hair than you think it is. Blow dryers as they age can produce more heat than is healthy for your hair. Blow dryers that produce ions are safer for the hair and will add shine and reduce drying time. If you use a round brush to style your hair, it should be ceramic or at least ceramic coated. If it is just metal, it can burn your hair during styling. Also, if it is ceramic or coated, check regularly for chips as these can pull your hair causing breakage and split ends. Flat irons should only be ceramic plates, this ensures even heating and requires less passes on the hair to fully straighten. Irons should be checked for chips as well to prevent breakage and spilt ends. The last factor in achieving you ultimate style is time. I know hairdressers make it look so easy and it only took 20 minutes! However, being that we do this all day long, we are very adept at it. Practice makes perfect. Also, we get to work with our arms in front of us and the regular person has to be a yoga master to hold the blow dryer and brush. So don't get discouraged, but leave yourself plenty of time to style your hair and you will love the end result! Questions, Comments, Concerns? mary.townbiz101@hotmail.com www.tangerenz.com (805) 648-5564
Posted: 08/27/11 While researching a past article on the skin condition psoriasis, I found that it also contributes to fingernail and toenail disorders. Of the approximately 7 million Americans that have psoriasis, 10-55% are also affected by psoriatic nail disease. Out of the diagnosed cases of psoriasis with arthritis, 53-86% of those people have psoriatic nail disease. Only 5% of people with nail psoriasis do not have psoriasis of the skin. Psoriasis is a genetic skin disorder; however, why it affects the nails in some cases is unknown, but is commonly thought that genetics, immune system, and environment are all factors. If psoriasis is affecting your nails you may have some of the following symptoms:
Treatments start at home with proper nail care. Trimming any loose nail to where it meets the skin is recommended. However, be gentle as to not cause further injury or risk of infection. The nail can also be chemically or surgically removed if the doctor feels that will be the best way to re-grow healthier looking nails. Your doctor may also prescribe topical creams or suggest a steroid injection. Phototherapy treatments are commonly used as well the use of systemic therapies (internal drugs). Prevention is the key to this socially debilitating disorder. However, if you do suffer from this issue, you can contact the National Psoriasis Foundation for support. Questions, Comments, Concerns? mary.townbiz101@hotmail.com www.tangerenz.com (805) 648-5564
| ITCHY SITUATION
Posted: 08/27/11 Approximately 2-3% of the American population suffers from a chronic skin condition called psoriasis. It is a genetic condition caused by skin cells that produce themselves up to 10 times faster than normal skin cells. Its symptoms include plaques of red skin covered by white scaly patches and most likely affect the knees, elbows, scalp, torso, hands and feet. It can also be related to disorders of the fingernails and toenails, as well as it can be associated with arthritis. There is no cure, only treatments available for this skin disorder. As one of the small percentage of people who suffer from psoriasis, I know how difficult and awkward this disorder can be. From the near constant itching and tell tale red patches on my elbows and knees, I have tried nearly everything possible. Also, being that its symptoms are triggered by factors ranging from infections, allergens, emotional trauma, and stress keeping psoriasis in check is a never-ending battle. The constant itchiness from psoriasis often causes stress to both the non-stressful (easy going) and stress-based personality, thereby, increasing the psoriasis symptoms resulting in a vicious circle. It's kind of like, "what came first the chicken or the egg?" Regardless of what anyone else might say, psoriasis is a physical disease not mental. There are several treatment approaches for psoriasis, starting from topical treatments to internal medicine. Topical treatments can vary from over the counter creams to steroid based creams/ointments prescribed by a doctor or dermatologist. There are also phototherapy treatments. As psoriasis symptoms relax with sun exposure, focused treatments of UVB and UVA rays will often reduce the severity of flare-ups. Systemic treatments can help for psoriasis that is more severe and non-responsive to topical treatments. These treatments, however, have other side effects that need to be monitored by a doctor. There are also the newest treatments available through biologic drugs. They have fewer side effects than systemic treatments, and prove promising to treat psoriatic arthritis as well. I have tried every over the counter topical cream I could find. I've tried straight petroleum, acne creams (the salicylic acid helps remove the dead skin flakes), emu oil, and various plant oils. They all help with a symptom of sorts, but none really remove the issue. I have also tried several different steroid based creams from a dermatologist. They worked great and I was symptom free for quite a while, but I found if you miss one day, the flare-ups are worse than the condition was to start. Also, you can buildup a tolerance to the cream (which is why I had to try several). I have not tried any of the internal treatments. My psoriasis is considered mild and the internal treatments are for moderate to severe symptoms. I guess I should be considered lucky that my psoriasis is mild. It only affects my elbows and knees with the occasional hot spot flaring up somewhere else. I have met those less fortunate with its red scaly patches all over their hands, arms, faces, and scalps. So, I'll rub in my latest cream and hope for the best. All in all, psoriasis is a frustrating issue that is slowly making its way closer to a better treatment solution. For more support, contact the National Psoriasis Foundation. Questions, Comments, Concerns? mary.townbiz101@hotmail.com www.tangerenz.com (805) 648-5564
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