Q&A
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Sulphates and parabens: Should they be banned?
As a consumer, a good understanding of the ingredients in cosmetics is an asset in choosing the right products. Thus, some consumers decide to ban sulphates and parabens from their hair care without, however, really knowing the harmful effects involved. Let’s take a look at this question. Sulphates Other identifiers [...]
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How often should you wash your hair?
This question has been asked for decades, but opinion remains divided. Let’s try to sort out truth from falsehood. WHY, IN FACT, DO WE WASH OUR HAIR? The scalp contains sebaceous glands that secrete sebum, a natural protector against irritations. Shampooing effectively removes any impurities or excess sebum from the [...]
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Very Dry Hair: What to do?
Causes Our hair reacts very quickly to our lifestyle and how we treat it. The three major causes of dry hair are: Biological factor: a genetic defect related to sebum secretion External aggressor factors: sun, pollution, cold, wind, salt water, chlorine, etc. Care factors: ill-adapted care, inadequate brushing, heat styling, [...]
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Protein hair care: When to use it?
Chemical treatments, heat styling or bleaching can damage the hair fibre and leave it porous. The cuticle is then raised and does not properly retain moisture or nutrients. This results in fragile, frizzy and dull hair. A protein treatment may reverse the damage. DOES MY HAIR NEED PROTEIN? Above all, [...]
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How to adapt your hair routine to winter?
Fall and winter climates have no pity on hair. For some, this means itching and dandruff. For others, it means dull, dry, brittle hair. Here’s how to adapt your hair routine to face the cold of Quebec! WHAT EXPLAINS THIS PHENOMENON? The colder it is, the less moisture there is [...]
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Beard Oil: What is it For?
You went up against your partner to be able to keep your precious beard. You won, but on one condition – you need to take care of it! It’s no secret that it’s easy to grow a beard. But maintaining it is a whole other ball game. Beard oil is [...]
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How to get silky and defined curls?
In your quest for the curly hair of your dreams, numerous creams, mousses and (too many) gels have let you down, right? We coat our curls with scented gels, wait to see the results – and then find our hair is as stiff as cardboard. The market for curly hair [...]
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How to care for your sensitive scalp?
Irritation, itching, dandruff – a sensitive scalp brings its share of problems. The ingredients of our shampoo terrify us, the scent of our hair spray concerns us and let’s not talk about our hairbrush! Let’s look at the possible causes of scalp sensitivity and the steps to take to relieve [...]
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Is dry Shampoo Good for Your Hair?
Dry shampoo – the champion of rushed mornings, the saviour of dirty hair! For many, it has become a hair routine must. But can its repeated use be problematic? How does dry shampoo work? Contrary to what its name suggests, it has nothing to do with a shampoo! It’s a [...]
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How can I achieve voluminous hair?
It’s all in the preparation Operation Volume begins in the shower! Avoid using an overly moisturizing shampoo so that you don’t weigh down your hair. Apply just a small amount of conditioner on the ends. Apply a volumizing mousse on damp hair to lift the roots. On the lengths, try [...]
