Peter Marcus Hairdressing » Questions & Answers

What style do you recommend for a man with thinning hair?

Jenni — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:12:24 +0000

For styling hair that is thinning, one thing you need to do is avoid longer hairstyles. Thinner hair when grown long tends to look stringy. A good style that looks neat and flattering is to have the hair at the top of the head where it is thinning cut so that the hairs in the centre of the top will reach to the top side of the head or a little shorter. The shorter lengths overlapping one another will make the hair appear thicker. The hair can be combed forward or obliquely at an angle and minimize the appearance of the widow’s peak.

How to make curly hair curlier or more manageable

Jenni — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:12:01 +0000

Use your hands to scrunch or squeeze the curls into place; never brush curly hair!

How to create more volume

Jenni — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:11:23 +0000

For long hair, simply bend over and dry your hair upside down. Try using your hands to scrunch and lift hair into place. Creating lift at the scalp is your goal.

For shorter hair, drying with a round brush is the answer. Styling mousses and gels are essential for keeping the volume all day.

How can I make my hair feel very soft and silky?

Jenni — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:10:52 +0000

Conditioning is the key for a soft and silky hair. Many of the everyday things to which we subject our hair cause negative effects. Blow drying, curling irons, flat irons, wind, pollution, swimming pool water, ocean water, overexposure to the sun, and even sleeping all have the potential to damage the hair in some degree. These activities leave the hair feeling rough and straw-like, being also vulnerable to loss of moisture.

If you feel that your hair is “abused” by your daily routine and environment, then your shampoo should be a gentle, moisturizing formula, and the conditioner needs to be moisture-rich as well. Finally, if you use blow-dryers, curling irons, flat-irons or if your hair is exposed to the elements as part of your daily routine, you should also use a leave-in conditioner for extra protection.

Does the tanning bed hurt your hair in any way?

Jenni — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:10:22 +0000

In the same way that overexposure to the sun can cause lightening in your hair, the tanning bed can have the same effect, depending on the type of bed it is and the type of UV rays it emits. I would recommend using caution with exposure to the tanning bed, particularly if you have colour treated hair which can be more porous than untreated hair. If possible, you should turban your hair or use a conditioner with a sunscreen in the ingredients when you plan to visit the tanning bed.

I like to wash my hair every day, will this damage it?

Jenni — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:09:54 +0000

No, as long as you use a good quality shampoo and conditioner you should be fine. Straightening and blowdrying can cause damage, but again if you protect your hair with a product like Matrix Sleek Iron Spray your hair should stay in good condition.

I have been suffering from dandruff for the past few months and have tried every product going, but it’s still there HELP!

Jenni — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:09:28 +0000

Dandruff can be caused by abrasive shampoos which dry the scalp; also it can be a result of failing to rinse your hair properly. If you are suffering I would recommend Nioxin cleansing shampoo, it should clear up any problems in about a week and personally I couldn’t live without it.

I’m getting married this Easter and really want to wear it up, what should I go for?

Jenni — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:08:54 +0000

Wedding hair is a personal choice, I recommend going through magazines showing them to your stylist and having a few test do’s. The style will depend on whether you want something extreme or subtle and whether you’re wearing a headdress or not. A word of advice, don’t take the attention away from the dress and keep it classic and elegant.

I’ve got really thin hair and am considering extensions, will they ruin my natural hair?

Jenni — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:08:22 +0000

I’d like to have a look at your hair to access whether extensions would be a solution to your thin hair, they can cause thinning but it depend on your particular hair type so I would need to see it first. There are also great prescriptive shampoos on market, Nioxin is one which can considerably thicken and create best environment for new hair to grow in.

I’ve got curly hair which just goes frizzy and dry in the Sun would a mouse keep my curls under control, if so which one?

Jenni — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:05:48 +0000

Mousses are great, but personally I recommend the Biolarge Sunsorial Gelee, it’s weightless, being a lotion it’s easy to spread through hair and above all it gives gorgeous curls.