How to Prevent White Hair Discoloration

White hair looks beautiful and provides a distinguished, mature air. However, there are certain factors that can cause discoloration and damage. Here are steps to avoid this problem:

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. A Clarifying Shampoo:
   
   Try replacing your normal shampoo with a clarifying shampoo such as Alterna Life Solutions. Clarifying shampoos are especially useful if your home has hard water, as it removes mineral build up - one of the number one reasons for hair discolorations.

2. Go Easy on the Product:
   
   Useing hair productions can leave build up in your hair, which can be another reason for discoloration, especially when useing hair gels.

3. Tell the Split Ends to Split:
   
   Damaged hair and split ends ends tends to have a powerful impact on the quality of your color. Cut off those split ends, or try using a hot oil treatmen (although this is usually just a temporary fix.)

4. Keeping Healthy:
   
   Your health can greatly effect your hair. If you find that your hair is turning shades or blue, or rust, it might not be a bad idea to go to the doctors - this may be a sign of a metebolic disorder.

Tips & Warnings

• Drink water! Keeping hyrdated is one of the most basic steps towards healthy hair.
• Air dry. Constanty blow-drying can damage, even burn hair (especially white hair, as it tends to be more fragile)
• Try a water softener. There are products available for your home that can held remove/lessen hard water.
• If you decide to dye, go to a professional. White hair is notoriously difficult to dye.

[Magentaslb]

on 9/24/2008 Thank you! :-D