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Tricks of the Trade: A Salon Owner Washes His Hair

The Wall Street Journal
Style -- Tricks of the Trade: A Salon Owner Washes His Hair

In his 28 years in the salon business, Frederic Fekkai has become almost as well known for his wavy locks as some of his A-list clients. The 48-year-old Mr. Fekkai, who owns four eponymous U.S. salons and has a high-end line of hair- and body-care products, says his secret to beautiful hair lies in his regular cleansing routine.

Mr. Fekkai washes his hair every other day -- he believes it is unnecessary to shampoo every day unless you sweat a lot or your hair is prone to becoming greasy. He avoids shampoos that contain alcohol, which he says dries out hair, and favors ones that contain naturally based ingredients such as olive oil and shea butter because "it's very nourishing to the hair" and can soften it. He also alternates between two shampoos -- one with a conditioner and one with a shine enhancer but without conditioner. This changes up the PH balance of the hair, he says, and prevents it from looking dull.

When cleansing, it is important to avoid using too much shampoo, which will make it harder to rinse out, says Mr. Fekkai, who only uses a quarter-size dollop each time. (He suggests using a tablespoon if your hair is below the shoulder.) He gently works the shampoo through his hair for 40 seconds, occasionally using the balls of his fingers to gently massage the scalp and activate circulation. "Make sure you do not rub the scalp too much or you'll irritate it," says Mr. Fekkai, who adds it potentially harms the roots of the hair and could result in breakage. To rinse, he runs his hair under water that is "as cold as you can stand" and uses a wide-tooth comb to comb out the shampoo. Hot water will open the hair follicles, he says, and possibly trap some shampoo, which could then make the hair look limp and greasy.

Twice a week, he uses either a hair masque with shea butter to soften his hair or soaks it in a vinegary rinse that he sometimes makes on his own. (The home-made version involves mixing a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 8 oz. of water and a quarter teaspoon of conditioner.) He pours it over his head, massages it in for 20 seconds and rinses it out with water and a comb. "It gets rid of residue and impurities," he says.

When styling, he avoids using hair products that make his hair "too stiff or hard" or have high alcohol contents, which will dry out hair, he says. He tries to avoid using a hair dryer -- if he has to, he only uses the dryer on "cold" or "warm" temperatures, making sure to hold it five inches away from his head.

一男的，至于这么讲究嘛？ :P

8过隔天洗头是挺好的，偶以前头发长的时候，又烫又染的搞得很干，只敢隔天洗，要是天天洗，肯定直接变成草。

可惜现在头发短了，不洗头乱蓬蓬的，哎，看来以后上学要天天洗了，还得早上起来洗。。。:(

[quote]原帖由 [i]together[/i] 于 2007-1-19 01:53 AM 发表
一男的，至于这么讲究嘛？ :P [/quote]
好多发行师都是男的吧