Not Nice
Head Lice
These tiny parasites are unfortunately
a common problem among school children because they are easily
spread. They bite the scalp, leaving tiny sores and terrible
itchiness. One louse can lay hundreds of eggs called nits, which
look like white grains of sand. Nits are most commonly found
around the nape of the neck and behind the ears. If lice are
detected, buy a delousing product at the drugstore and follow the
directions accurately. Follow these steps to help prevent
contracting head lice:
Don’t share combs and brushes
Don’t swap hats and headbands
Don’t share headphones
Don’t trade pillows during sleepovers
A Sticky
Situation
If you find an ooey, gooey wad of gum
in your hair, don’t reach for the scissors!! Go to the pantry and
grab the jar of peanut butter. Work a wad of peanut butter through
the hair until the stickiness is gone and you can pull the gum
out. Then simply wash your hair. If this doesn’t seem to work call
your usually salon and seek the advise of your stylist. Very
rarely is it necessary to cut any gum out.
Oil Slick
You’ve gone through some changes this
summer? The root area of your hair feels oilier than ever and you
can even smell the oil in your hair? Usually when hormones start
changing, your sebaceous glands (oil glands) start producing more
oil. Washing your hair once a day with a shampoo specifically made
for oily hair is a simple way to control the problem. You may also
find you need to switch the type of products you use to style your
hair. Ask your hairstylist for advise.
Oh - No,
Hair Snow
Weather outside hot but the shoulders
of you shirt make it look like you’ve walked through a blizzard?
You’ve got dandruff. Dandruff is just flakes of dry, dead skin
from your scalp. If it its severe enough it may feel itchy too. At
the drugstore you will find many different shampoos to treat this
problem. They usually don’t smell terrific but they work. Just be
consistent and the flakes will disappear after continued use.
Gail Erickson is a licensed Clinical Esthetician
with an English degree from USF, Tampa. She works at Practically
Frivolous, a full-service salon in St. Petersburg. Please direct
any skin care questions to
gail_erickson@yahoo.com
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