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Pressed and Chemically Treated Hair

After years of research and testing Dr. Wilborn has developed a conditioner  for relaxed,  hot pressed and hard to comb hair. Although the product presented below was designed primarily for individuals of African or mixed African descent, others may find it useful in managing their hair. There are three racial classifications of hair. Mongoloid or Oriental (round and straight in cross section), Caucasoid or White (round to oval in cross section) and Negroid or Black (flat and spiral in cross section).
Most problems that occur with Negroid textured hair are caused by chemicals and lack of moisture. A dry branch will snap when bent while a fresh branch will bend. Chemicals and excessive dryness are the main causes of hair breakage.

Why is this important for you to know? The hair you are born with has to last you a lifetime. If you lose the hair follicles through abuse and disease they can only be replaced by transplanting hair from one area to the other and not by creating new hair. Prevention is always the best cure for hair loss. Early diagnosis and treatment of diseased follicles is also very important in preventing the progression of hair loss.

The DPL  Hair Root Conditioner was designed specifically to address the problems of over processing by chemicals that contain  sodium hydroxide ("lye"), lithium hydroxide, guanidine hydroxide ("no lye") as well as over use of "hot combs" and "curling irons".  It is also ideal as a detangler and comb out conditioner for hard to comb and Children's Hair.

The drawings and pictures below explains the concept of  the DPL Hair Root Conditioner.

What happens during the relaxing process?

   
  Hair Follicle With Relaxer Hair loss caused by damage to follicle by repeated relaxing  Hair breakage caused by over processing by relaxer
 The relaxer (in red above) seeps into the epidermis and the follicle, potentially damaging the Telogen Hair Follicle that is resting close to the epidermis. Repeated damage over a period of time can cause progressive and permanent hair loss. Over processing or inadequate rinsing can cause hair breakage.

What happens when the Hair Root Conditioner is  applied before relaxing...


 
  
  Anatomy of protected hair follicles  Healthy, protected hair
 The DPL Hair Root Conditioner (in green) used as a base before the relaxer and as a neutralizing conditioner just after the relaxer protects the hair and its follicle and results in long healthy hair.

The main features and benefits of the DPL Hair Root Conditioner are as follows:
  • Easy comb out for un relaxed hair. Ideal for children
  • Scalp protector for very sensitive scalps when used as a base. Ideal for sensitive scalp
  • Neutralizer for relaxers. Keeps the hair straight while neutralizing. makes perm last longer
  • Daily protection against perspiration and moisture.  Ideal for active life styles
  • Use of the hot comb can be eliminated with this and a blow dryer. Ideal for pressed hair
  • Can be used with all relaxers.
There are three convenient sizes to choose from. 4 oz. For purse and travel
8 oz. For individual use
16 oz. For shop or multiple users

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