Good Hair. Libby Peacock

Good Hair

LIBBY PEACOCK is a journalist who specializes in health and lifestyle issues. She started her career as a staff reporter for a major South African newspaper, before moving on to become a features writer for a national women’s magazine. Her career then took her to Dubai, where she worked as deputy editor for a glossy English-language women’s magazine, and to Hong Kong, where she spent three years working as staff editor for a number of publications.

First published in 2005 by

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Publishing managers: Claudia Dos Santos, Simon Pooley

Commissioning editor: Alfred LeMaitre

Studio manager: Richard MacArthur

Editor: Katja Splettstoesser

Designer: Elmari Kuyler

Illustrator: James Berrangé

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Picture researchers: Karla Kik, Tamlyn McGeean

Production: Myrna Collins

Consultant: Beryl Barnard FSBTh. M.PHYS. ATT,

Education Director, The London School of Beauty and Make-up

ISBN 1 84330 763 4 (HB); 1 84330 764 2 (PB)

Reproduction by Hirt & Carter (Cape) Pty Ltd

Printed and bound in Malaysia by Times Offset (M) Sdn. Bhd.

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DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to all my wonderful friends. Thank you for helping me through the bad hair days!

DISCLAIMER

The author and publishers have made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this book was accurate at the time of going to press, and accept no responsibility for any injury or inconvenience sustained by any person using this book or following the advice provided herein.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

With special thanks to: Dr Sue Jessop (senior specialist and lecturer, division of Dermatology, Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town), for advising on and checking the medical sections in Good Hair. Dr Larry Gershowitz and the Medical Hair Restoration Clinic in Cape Town for up-to-date information on hair transplants. Dermatologist Dr Ian Webster for information on hair-removal methods and the pros and cons of laser hair removal in particular. Julia Lovely, dietician in private practice in Cape Town, for information on the impact of diet on hair. Tony Martin of Yazo4Hair salon, for parting with expert tips on hairstyling for men and women, and for top colouring advice. Dima Tsobanopulos of D&D Designers for Hair for styling tips, and information on face shapes and the latest straightening techniques. Carlton Skincare Centre, Constantia, Cape. Skincare therapist Gerda van Rooyen for the latest on hair removal and Ellen Nwenesongole of Procter & Gamble SA (Pty) Ltd, for reference material on hair and hair products.

1. Hair as we know it

A look at the structure and growth cycle of a human hair, and at how your hair changes as you grow older.

2. Defining your ethnic hair type

An analysis of the different ethnic hair types and variations in texture, and advice on handling oily, dry, normal and combination hair.

3. Hair and scalp problems

A guide to the diagnosis and management of hair and scalp problems, including thinning, greying, and dandruff, and the role played by stress, diet and illness.

4. Treatments, tools & tackle

An introduction to a wide range of haircare treatments, styling tools and products tailored for specific hair types.

5. Protecting your locks

Practical tips for maintaining your hair’s condition and guarding against sun, environmental and styling damage, with a focus on chemical treatments and safety issues.

6. Getting your hair right

Choosing the right hairstyle and colour for your face shape and skin tone, and a look at the pros and cons of using salon and home-care treatments.