Wen it comes to vanity, skin ranks number one on my priority list while my hair gets the most abuse and neglect. There are the torturous styling methods of blow drying, teasing, curling and straightening it goes through for the glory of a fashion show, and then there’s the fact that I brush my hair only once a day and sleep with damp locks at night. The result is what looks like a mop on my head, which I more often than not cleverly disguise with hats and headscarves.
Just when I thought that no one noticed my sorry looking mane, of all people, my 12-year-old nephew told me that he thought my hair looked Hideous Kinky. With that, I made my resolve to give my tresses some TLC and spoke to Dr. Rica Mallari, head of the Hair Unit at St. Luke’s Medical Center, about some hair care basics.
According to Dr. Mallari, eating a balanced diet with a reasonable amount of protein, foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and beta-carotene is key to luscious locks. Beyond that, how we treat our tresses on the outside is what determines our hair health.
BC Bonacure Hairtherapy, a special line of Schwarzkopf Professional, was recently revamped and launched with an afternoon of deluxe hair treatment for some special guests. Their system of products is a no-brainer — Repair Rescue targets damaged, weakened and sensitized hair; Color Save prolongs the color intensity even after 30 washes; Moisture Kick gives weightless nourishment for dry, coarse hair; and Hair and Scalp Expert has the answers for problematic scalp conditions.
These products work so intensely on your hair using the Amino Cell Rebuild that it takes your normal routine of shampooing and conditioning to the next level. With BC Bonacure, you get the fringe benefits of salon quality treatment at home. Hair’s to that!