Hair And That Time of The Month

Don't we all hate that time of the month? Our hormones can go crazy, not only do we not feel good, we can experience weight gain of up to 5 pounds. Our hair and skin are affected by our cycle as well. We may be more oily and more prone to breakouts and our hair can tend to feel dryer and a little more damaged. The scalp can be extra sensitive and you may experience some irritation during color application. Because we are more sensitive to smells at this time, the scent of hair color may seem much stronger than it usually does. If scalp irritation is a problem for you, ask the stylist to use a desensitizer in the color and this should minimize the irritation. Hair can also be stubborn, having a mind of its own, it can take much longer for your hair to accept the desired color. Dry, itchy scalp, and dandruff are also side effects of hormonal imbalance. Using a medicated shampoo, specifically for dry scalp and dandruff, can help the problem. You may want to avoid waxing right before and during you period. Skin is extremely sensitive and nerve endings are so close to the surface of the skin that waxing can cause the skin to tear and be more painful at that time. If that happens use a soothing cream, that is suitable for the face for redness and irritation.