(NAPSA)—The Infusium 23 HaiRepair Institute is a hair clinic based in New York City but available to women nationwide through mail. The purpose of the Institute is to analyze damaged hair and determine whatails it, what the cause is, and what kind of haircare and lifestyle changes might help to cure it. A cross between a scientific research vehicle for Infusium 23 and a veritable hair fix-it shop for women, the experts at the Institute have solved the hair woes of hundreds of women. One of the first tactics they employ to determine the condition of a woman’s hair is a brief yet revealing questionnaire that identifies some of the causes and symptoms of damaged hair. Below is an exact copy of the version used at the Institute—see how your hair measures up: Please select the letter that best describes yourhair or habits: Your Natural Hair Qualities: 1. Texture: A. Fine B. Average C. Coarse 2. Fullness: A. Thin B. Average C. Thick 3. Type: A. Straight B. Wavy C. Curly D. Kinky 4. Scalp: A. Oily B. Normal C. Dry 5. Appearance: A. Shiny B. Average C. Dull Your Color Treatment: 6. Type: A. None B. Temporary Rinse C. Semi-permanent D. Permanent E. Double process (bleach and tint) or frosted, streaked or tipped Your Hair Length: 7. Currently: A. Above ears A brief yet revealing questionnaire identifies some of the causes and symp- toms of damagedhair. B. Covers ears C. At shoulder D. Below shoulders 8. When cut: A. Weekly B. Every other week C. Monthly D. Every few months E. Twice a year or less Cleansing And Conditioning: 9. Shampoo: A. Once a week or less B. 2-8 times a week C. 4-6 times a week D. Daily 10. Shampoo type: A. Dry/ Damaged/Colored B. Normal C. Oily/Extra Body D. Dandruff 11. How often do you use conditioner? A. Every time I shampoo B. Most times I shampoo C. Half the time I shampoo D. Don’t use Grooming And Maintenance: Answer 12-14 as follows: A. Once a weekorless B. 2-3 times a week C. 4-6 times a week D. Daily 12. Do you use a curling iron? 13. Do you use hotrollers? 14. Do you use a blow dryer? 15. Do you have split ends? A. No B. Sometimes C. Yes 16. How easily does wet, unconditioned hair comb out? A. Easily B. Somewhateasily C. Somewhat difficult D. With difficulty You And YourLifestyle: 17. Age: A. 12-17 B. 18-24 C. 25- 34 D. 35-49 E. 50 or over 18. Children: A. No B. Yes 19. Skin type: A. Normal B. Combination C.Oily D. Dry 20. Do you smoke: A. No B. Yes 21. Do you diet to lose weight? A. NoB. Yes 22. Do you exercise regularly? A. Daily B. 1-4 times a week C. Less or never 23. Do you take vitamins? A. Yes B. No 24. Are you out in the sun? A. Never B. Seasonally C. Regularly Tally your score by adding the following numberof points for each letter: A=0, B=1, C=2, D=3, E=4 If you scored between: 46-61: Your hair is badly damaged. Adjust yourlifestyle, ease up on heat styling, and give your hair a much needed break. Or better yet, contact the Infusium 23 HaiRepair Institute, stat! 31-45: No need to panic, but your damaged hair needs some help. Try solving the problem first with products that treat damaged hair. 16-30: Your hair is borderline. It’s doing good, but take care of it now. 0-15: Congratulations—your hair is in top shape! Women who would like to be considered for a hair analysis can submit letters outlining their hair history and regimen plus photos to: Infusium 23 HaiRepair Institute; 2 Blachley Road; Stamford, CT 06922; or enter online at www.infusium.com. They should explain their hair problem and include any information they feel is relevant. Everyone who enters will receive a free Infusium 23 sample, hair tips and a coupon good for a full-size Infusium 23 product of their choice.
