Summer Hair Fix, Lead
LEAD Lead acetate is used in certain home remedy gray cover-ups, such as Grecian Formula. This element can build up, leaving the hair feeling dry and preventing proper chemical services, such as perms and colors, from processing properly. Come into Roots and ask what treatment can help you! #southieroots #rootshairsalon #hairtreatments #summerhaifix #lead #minerals #dryhair #chemicalservies
Summer Hair Fix, Silica
SILICA Sand-like substance found in areas of volcanic or desert-like areas. It is usually bound to calcium or magnesium and forms very hard, virtually insoluble deposits on surfaces. Water borne silica can build up on the hair, causing the same effect as calcium - dryness, dandruff, weight, and hair loss. Come into Roots and ask what treatment can help you! #southieroots #rootshairsalon #hairtreatments #summerhairfix #minerals #silica #dryness #dandruff #hairloss
Summer Hair Fix, Magnesium
MAGNESIUM Magnesium is abundant in the soil and is very much a part of the mineral complex associated with hard water. Like calcium, magnesium attaches to the hair, leaving it feeling dry and weighted down. Come into Roots and ask what treatment can help you! #southieroots #rootshairsalon #hairtreatments #summerhairfix #minerals #hardwater #weigheddown #magnesium
Summer Hair Fix, Iron
IRON Found usually in well water in areas that have concentrations of iron in the ground. Concentrations of iron will slowly cause hair to tint darker, add weight to the hair, and prevent proper chemical processing. Heavy amounts of iron will tint light-colored hair orange and cause dark hair to become darker with red highlights. Oxidized iron actually functions as an oxidizer in hair in much the same way that mild peroxide attacks the hair. It may cause an excessive dry f
Summer Hair Fix, Copper
COPPER This mineral bonds strongly to the hair and originates either from underground water, particles from copper water pipes, or most commonly, copper sulfates added to pool and drinking water to control algae growth. Oxidized copper discolors light hair, producing a green tint, and causes dark hair to tint darker. It can weigh hair down, and also cause problems in perms, colors, and relaxers. Come into Roots and ask what treatment can help you! #southieroots #rootshairsa

Summer Hair Fix
If you have hard water or rusty water at home you may notice it can be dry, coarse or even a little discolored. Water residue can form once shampoo comes in contact with metal ions that are found in the water such as magnesium and calcium, which can stick to your hair and damage or stain it. A Malibu treatment contains anti-oxidants that remove the build up of magnesium, calcium, copper, and iron in your hair. Its recommended to have a treatment every 2 1/2 months especial