FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Blue Oak Valley

What do you recommend for hair loss and/or thinning hair?
Although it is normal to shed 50 to 100 hairs a day, some people experience excessive hair loss.
Gradual thinning naturally occurs with age but other factors can include extreme stress,
hormonal fluctuations or various medications. Although there is no organic product that
promises to reverse hair loss, specific our hair products are formulated to stimulate hair follicles
and strengthen hair while simultaneously deep conditioning.
My hair is pretty healthy, what can I do to keep it this way?
Continue your usual hair routine, making sure to use a deep treatment weekly or bi-monthly to
strengthen and nurture hair. Try to avoid washing hair too often, as it can strip hair of its natural
protective oils. Also try to avoid chemical treatments including straightening and single process
color (highlights are less damaging), using too many heated styling tools, and being extremely
aggressive when it comes to handling your hair.
I swim a lot, how can I keep my hair from drying out with all the
chlorine or salt?
Both chlorine and salt can cause extreme damage to hair follicles if exposed regularly. Always
thoroughly saturate hair with clean water before swimming. This water will get penetrated into
the hair shaft, making it harder for the chlorine or salt water to seep in. Also try coating hair with
a deep conditioner before swimming to further protect strands. After swimming rinse out the
chlorine or salt water immediately and follow with a pure shampoo and rich, hydrating
conditioner. Make sure to use a deep treatment once a week to strengthen hair and prevent
damage.
How can I prevent or heal split-ends and breakage?
Once they happen, split ends cannot be completely repaired. However a nourishing conditioner
can help smooth the hair shaft, making ends appear glossier. A styling product such as a gloss or
cream can help mask the appearance of split ends. To prevent them avoid overusing heated
styling tools such as hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons, as the extreme heat can damage the
fragile ends. This is especially the case with wet hair, and it's a good idea to use a low heat setting
on your hair dryer to avoid literally boiling the water within your hair. Rubber bands and clips
also contribute to breakage, so only use gentle options and avoid using bands and clips daily. A
weekly hair treatment, focusing on the dry, damaged areas can also help. Additionally, trim hair
every 6-8 weeks to keep it shinier and healthy looking.
How often should I use a treatment on my hair?
Depending on your lifestyle and hair type, a treatment can be done 1-2 times a week or even
once every other week. Extremely damaged hair, chemically treated hair and hair that is often
exposed to wind, sun, chlorine and salt water should be treated more often. However even
healthy hair will benefit from an occasional treatment.
What can I do to treat and prevent dry scalp and dandruff?
A chronic condition that causes excessive flaking and itching, dandruff can happen to anyone.
To help prevent dandruff, avoid overusing styling products, including sprays, gels and mousses
that create build up on the scalp. Instead focus on treating hair with targeted plant ingredients,
including Tea Tree oil and Rosemary, which have been known to calm scalp conditions and
reduce dandruff.