QUESTION Is it true that washing your hair with hot water is not recommended? Should I periodically change cosmetic brands I use or can I stick to the shampoo and mask that suit me best and use them permanently?

ANSWER It really is not recommended to use very hot water when washing your hair, because the hair cuticles open and hairs become more vulnerable. You can simply rinse your head with lukewarm water when done washing.

Change your hair cosmetics periodically so that your hair doesn’t “get used” to certain substances found in the respective products. Your hair, just like your scalp, needs variety and change, which can be brought about with the changing of the brand used, which changes the chemical substances that exert an effect on your hair and head skin.

On the other hand, it is very important to determine what type of hair or scalp you have – whether you need hydrating, smoothing, restorative or soothing products, whether your hair is dry, normal or greasy, whether it is straight or curly, whether it has volume or not, whether it’s exhausted, with thick or thin hairs, whether you have a sensitive scalp, susceptible to dandruff or even seborrhea, etc. You should use the products best suited to your needs, so that your hair looks vibrant, shining and well-maintained.

And two small secrets – first, always apply hair masks from the middle of the hairs downwards, to avoid the quick greasing of the roots and to feed the usually thinning ends. And secondly – always massage your scalp in order to stimulate blood circulation and subsequently – hair growth.

QUESTION My hair looks dry and exhausted and breaks a lot. Is it possible that this is the result of frequent use of a hair iron?

ANSWER This is completely possible because hair irons, curling irons and strong thermal intervention in general are a scourge for your hair – the temperatures reached are above 200 degrees Celsius. Make sure your hair is always dry, that it is not covered in some sort of greasy styling product that isn’t absorbed immediately and use products that form a film covering the hairs to protect them from the high temperature.

One piece of advice concerning shiny and elastic hair – comb your hair with a brush, in the mornings and in the evenings, for as long as you can, in order to stimulate the secretion of the oil glands.

QUESTION My hair lacks volume and looks as though it has been “glued” to my head. What can I do?

ANSWERThin hair needs to be cut regularly – at least every 6 weeks. It is recommended that you use a series of cosmetic and styling hair products that give extra volume. You can also use a small trick – get some locks of hair dyed lighter, those always give the impression of extra volume.