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| - This place is hands-down AMAZING. Going to Kara's Detox Salon was life-altering. These lovely people know a thing or two about proper skin care, or shall I say 'scalp' care. The specialist that takes incredibly magnified photos of your scalp is called a trichologist. A trichologist is a hair and scalp specialist, who diagnoses the causes of hair loss, breakage, thinning, disease of the scalp and treat according to the cause. I've come to learn that here in Canada we do not have many of these specialists, we have dermatologists who's main focus is not the scalp and hair. I explained to the specialist I had been trying to grow my hair out for years with minimal success. I had been doing everything I thought would help my situation such as, putting oil in my hair and not washing it to preserve the 'natural oils.' After hearing him explain the oil and dirt actually clog my pores and cause the hair to not only stop growing, but start falling out! And eventually lead to itchy scalp infections! I was astonished. He asked me how often I shampooed my hair and after the 'no poo' shenanigans came out, I assumed once a week was more than enough. He goes on to explain your scalp is skin, no different than the skin on your face, would you rub oil on your face and not wash it for a week? God no! I quickly realized that people on TV and the Internet didn't go to school to actually study the science of skin and hair - that I shouldn't believe everything I read. I know it seems like common sense, but when the whole world is saying shampoo kills your hair, you believe it. I had been neglecting my hair for years thinking I was looking after it. After an intensive scalp treatment - I felt rejuvenated and enlightened. The specialist took a before and after photo of my scalp and it was a night and day difference, he explained I should keep my head as clean as possible and to wash it every other day or daily. Something I always assumed was bad for you, boy was I wrong! Also the girl who gave me the treatment was just wonderful at what she does and very kind. These people really deserve more traffic and recognition as they're only a year old business. Don't hesitate to make an appointment, you won't be sorry! Best $80 I've ever spent, not just because of the incredible clean scalp, but the information I gained. Will definitely be back here and encouraging my friends and family to visit also!
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