Hello everyone!!
You may be thinking..." Wow, she does still live!!! Excellent! " and I do apologize for dropping off the face of the planet. There is no real good reason...so I wont even make one up...lol..but, I will be back for good now....and giving you all the low down on hair, because I know you all don't know what to do without it.
I made a video last week as my entry for SuperStar air Challenge to be aired on Slice TV in January I believe....14 contestants will be chosen to compete in an elimination like show, similar to America/Canada's Next Top Model, only for hairstylists. Each day we will be required to do a different challenge..and the loser, well, loses.
Wish me luck!
Will be back next week with discussion on popular hair cuts...including the Victoria Beckam.
Happy Hair Days!!!
Sorry I have been a little lax in writing here. Sometimes life just gets in the way of a blog. But, I am back, and hopefully on a weekly basis again. The topic today is thin, fine hair and what to do with it. A friend of mine has a friend who has very thin and fine hair; she cant do anything with it. So, I am going to go over some tips, hints, and some cuts that you could use to help you get yoru fine hair, well, FINE.
When a stylist says fine, they are talking about how big each hair strand is. Thin refers to how many pieces of hair there are on your head. Most peole who have fine, thin hair know they have fine, thin hair; and people who have thick, coarse hair ( ie, me ) know it, most people, however, fall in between.
If you have fine or thin hair, or a combination of both, you have some unique styling challeges. These challeges are easily over come with the right products and know-how. Most fine hair hangs flat and limp with a few flyaways. Because the hair is so fine it is easily blown out of place or slips out of pins or ponytail holders. This, of course, can be frustrating, but, before you ever get to the point of styling you hair, you need to make-sure you are cleansing and conditioning it right.
Many people with this type of hair think that they should not use conditioner as it will wear the hair down. They are partly right. The key is to use the proper kind of conditioner and to rinse, rinse, rinse!!! I cant stress that enough. The only way conditioner will weigh down your hair is if it is not rinsed out properly or if you are using a totally wrong conditioner for you. You want to find a shampoo and conditioner combination, not a 2-in-1, that is made specifically for fine, thin hair. Don't go for something designed for 'limp' hair. You need to see the words " Fine" and/or "Thin" on the bottle. Anything that says " volume, bodifying " may also work. L'oreal Professional has an excellent shampoo and conditioner line called " Volume Extreme" as well as the Matrix "Amplify" Line works really well. If you are finding that you just cannot seem to rinse the conditioner out enough, look into a spray, leave-in conditioner.
With fine hair you are going to have to do some styling to it. Most fine, thin hair is not a wash and wear type of hair. Before you blowdry, use a good mousse, but nothing to heavy feeling. The mousse should feel less like the dessert and more like bubble in a bubble bath. The " Amplify" bodifying mousse is a great mousse for this, one of my favorites. Mousses are great for this type of hair because most of them are a light styling product and will not weigh hair down. They also give a good hold, without that crunchy feeling. If you have longer hair, get yourself a great round brush, preferably a natural bristle brush. Do Not Use Plastic, please. Plastic bristles create more static and that is never a good thing. When blow drying your hair, pull the hair up and the opposit direction you want it to fall. This creates the volume. You want to concentrate your blow drying at the roots, as this is where you build your base from. If there is no volume at the roots, there is no way you are going to maintain volume thoughout the rest of the hair. After the hair has been dried with volume in it, adding a little bit of strategic back combing in places is ok, to hold the volume in place. Always put the back combing under the top layers of hair, otherwise people are going to see it. If you have shorter hair, get what is called a vent brush or a denman brush. The brushes are great for shorter, fine hair as they allow you to lift the hair, but are not a round brush. Lift the hair with the brush from the roots and pull up. When the hair is dry, run a light cream wax or a spray wax throush your hair and place where you want it. For any hair style with this type of hair, a light misting of a moveable hair spray may be needed.
Another very important part of getting this hair type to work for you is the cut. One length, long hair styles are not going to work, as the weight of the hair is going to pull the hair flatter, no matter what you do. If you want to keep your hair in a longer style, layers, layers, layers. You need to have layers. Some people are good with having short layers, this can really help give volume to fine hair, but be careful with short layers. Sometimes, if there are too many layers on the top, the bottom layer looks thins and straggly. Use the shorter layers if you are looking for a good amount of volume, Get some longer layers if having lots of volume is not your priority. Another trick is creating a zig-zag parting. This adds volume at because the hair is not sitting where it wants to.
The inverted bob is a great idea for a shorter look. This allowe for great volume at the crown and is a beautiful, sleek look that is always in style in some way. It is an easy style to work with. Another great cut for fine, thinner hair is a crop cut, something short and fun that you can mess up. These cuts are great because they give the illusion of more hair and they can be very fun. You can do something asymetrical with it, or very short. There is not end to what you can do with a basic crop.
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There are lots of options for fine, thin hair. The key is to getting a good cut and some great products to help you work with it. Get those two things and you will enjoy your hair a lot more.
Until next week, hair good hair days.
Well, well, well, here you are and here I am. Hope you are all having a wonderful day so far. The sun is shining and it looks like winter is gone for good, well, atleast for 4 months. And of course, with spring and summer on the mind, everyone wants a change. You are in luck, that is what this weeks post is about.
Hey.. I was wondering if you can show me some cool styles for hair. I dont
really know how to get my hair cut. It's just straight and long, about to my shoulder blades, so I just
wanna get it cut in a fun style.. but I don't know how... thanks.
Letecia,
Regina, Sk
Oh, I am so glad you asked this Letecia. This is the kind of thing I live for, changing people's hair. You did not mention how much of a change you are looking for, but wether you want a big change or a small change, there are many different things you can do.
For straight hair, you have a lot of options. As long as it is not fine and thin, but if you have medium to corse hair and it is medium to thick in density, you have a lot of options.
First, I will start with the smaller change. I don't know if you have layers in your hair right now. The best thing for hair that long, If you want anything that has volume and lots of movement, you are going to have to take a lot of length off. A lot of people get scared when I talk about taking a lot of length off, but if your hair is just lying there or you are putting it in a pony tail everyday, then there is no point in having lone hair. So, I would say that, at a minimum, you will have to lose about 3 - -4 inches off your base length. I would suggest adding in lots of layers, as that will give you the movement, fun and body that you want. When I talk about volume, I do not mean southern texas volume, I am talking about a little bit of volume so you hair is not flat to your head. Here are some ideas...
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Longer layers are also a great option for someone who does not really want to wear the funky look at all. Long layers, usually begining between the chin and the shoulder, depending on length of hair, like in the picture to the left, creat the movement, fullness and style while still being able to pull it back if you need to.
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If you want to really do something different, you can really chop up you hair into what you affectionatley call, a shag. A shag consists of a lot of very short layers, as illustrated in the picture to the left. The purpse of a shag is to give maximum volume at the top of the head, with minimal volume towards the bottom. Beware when going for this cut tough. Make sure you have thick enough hair so the hair on the bottom after the layers have been cut in do not look stringly and straggly.
Next I would like to move into little more drastic changes. I get alot of women wanting their hair 'gone' so to speak. What they mean by gone, is shorter by at least 6" or more. I get this more often then people would think. Most people, after a while, especially if they have had short hair for a good portion of their lives, get sick of the longer hair and want it gone. Here are some more drastic changes to look into to getting.
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This is a less dramatic version of the above cut. It give a lot of movement and volume on the top and is great for finer, thinner hair. Again, this give the option of pushing the back up to have it spike out or wearing it smoother for a polished look. Always, I say, have some type of a fringe. The majority of cuts and styles look their best with some type of a fringe, be it short or long.
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The bob is always a popular was to go if you are wanting to go shorter. There are many different ways to wear a bod, such us the smooth, heavy, Vidal Sasoon look, like the top picture to the left. I do not recommend wearing this particular bob if you have a square face. The second photo down is one of the most asked morw haircuts in salons as well as the one below it. The second hair cut to the left is what we call an 'inverted bob'. This cut maximizes the volume you are going to see at the top of your head. There are usually layers in these cuts, however, they are not usually too short, 1/4 " - 1" from the longest length only. The idea is still smoothness. The bottom picture is the opposit of the top picture. It is still a bob, but as you can see, there is a lot of texture and movement involved, this cut works for just about anyone, even for finer and thinner hair.
The key to finding the right cut for you is to look at pictures and find the cuts that draw you to them. Always keep in mind you face shape when looking at cuts and remember that you are not going to look exactly like the picture, you are not that person.
If you have a square face, you want to stay away from hard lines like the Vidal Sasoon style bob. The angles and heaviness will acctually accentuate the squarness of you face. Look food cuts that have a lot of layering around the face ot help soften those sharp edges, such as the last bob picture or a shag.
If you have a round face you want to create more volume towards the top of your head, not on the sides, as this will make your face look rounder. Look for a side swept fringe to help narrow you face a little.
If you have a heart shaped face, dont go for too much volume on top. You want to create volume near the chin area to widen it to make it more even with your forehead. A great cut would be the shag or the very first cut as it creates depth around the chin.
If you have an oval face you are lucky, pic whatever you would like and have fun.
Well, Letecia, I hope that helped you, and anyone else, with your predicament.
Goodnight everyone and happy hair days.
Hello hello loyal reader. Sorry I have been lacking a bit lately. But, I am back and answering more mysteries of hair.
A friend of mine has recently moved and is searching for a place to get his hair cut as he REALLY needs one. He went on line and searched for hair salons in the place he lives and came up with tons of hits. What do you do when you have 975 salons to choose from? How do you even begin?? Well, here are a few pointers.
1. Talk to people you work with. Many people will say, " If you see someone's hair you like, ask them where you get it done," but I find that most people do not like asking complete strangers things like that. The people you work with are your best bet. So, if you are a guy, you are probably not going to say to another guy " I love your hair, where do you get it done?", but if you notice a guy who always seems to have his hair clean cut or in a look you want, just ask him where he gets it done. " Hey, John, where do you get your hair cut? " It is that simple. For women, ask your co-worker when she gets her hair done. Tell her you love it, she will definelty tell you. A lot of stylist also have a referal program, meaning their clients get benefits when they refer people in, so make sure you tell the stylist or the person booking your appointment who refered you.
2. If you have had the chance to tour the city, look for salons that have the 'look' you are looking for. If you want something funky, you are going to want to visit a salon with a different name or something that sparks you interest. If you are more conservative, then you are going to gravitate towards them. Pay attention to what the people and the neighborhood around the salon is like. If the salon is in an artsy neighborhood, that will be where you find your funky, artsy, trendy stylists. Downtown, they are usually a little more conservative and precise. In the suburbs salons tend to be more family friendly.
3. Look in the yellow pages for salons, beauty salons, or barbers. A lot of salons will have ads in the yellow pages that will give you an idea what kind of salon they are. Skim through the names and see if one catches you eye, even if they dont have a flashy advertisement.
4. Look in your paper and in flyers for any coupons. Even highend and high quality salons will have featured services or certificates for services. It is a good way to try a salon without paying too much.
5. Walk into salons you come across and ask to have a consultation with a stylist. Most salons do this for free. Ittakes about 15 mins and during this time you can talk to a stylist and see what they have to say about your hair, without any commitment of getting it done then and there. It is a good way to see how comfortable you feel in that salon and with that person.
Most importantly, before you go to the salon, call them and book an appointment. If they do not answer the phone is polite way, do not put you on hold when they are talking to someone else, or say they dont take appointments, I would suggest trying somewhere else. The most important thing you are looking for is the customer service aspect, technical skills are also important, but you are speding anywhere from 1/2 an hour upwards to 4 hours or so at this place and with that person. You want to make sure that you are relaxed and enjoy it.
A big thing with people is the price. Price does matter. If you pay $10 for your cut, you are going to get a $10 haircut. However, on the other end of the spectrum, if you pay $100 for your cut, you may not get the best cut. I can't recall how many $50 + haircuts I have fixed. A good price range for men is between $25 - $40 and women between $35 - $50. This is not to say that all stylist who cut hair for $10 are not as good, it is just that you are more then likely not going to get the kind of service or cut you are looking for.
Make sure the stylist listens to you. A good stylist should sit you down in their chair first while your hair is DRY. This is the best way for the stylist to see what you hair is like dry and to talk to you about what you are looking for in a cut. Any stylist, in my opinion, who just walks a client to the sink, especially a new client, is cheating the client out of a great cut. Make sure the stylist listens to you while you are talking but at the same time, let them give you suggestions. If you have always worn you hair a certain way, keep you mind open to what the stylist thinks would be good, ask their opinion. They may have an idea that will make you even happier. Most importantly, make sure You understand what is being done. A good stylist will explain things back to you until you understand.
There you have it my friends, how to find a good stylist. Good luck in your search.
Have a hairaising day!
Welcome back everyone on this spring day. Not that I would know it was spring here. I cant see the grass for the all the snow out there. I hope spring is better where you are then here.
That being said, I have something special for everyone today. I am going to fill you all in on the new trends for spring this year, from toe to head.
The theme this year for everything is the body or 'NUDE'. Now, before you men get all excited about women walking around naked and you women burn your clothes, here me out. The trend is the suggestion of nudity, not actual nudity. So, the chances are slim that you will be seeing women, or men, walking around naked at your local grocery store. I said the chances were slim, but you never know what you will see. We will be seeing a lot of flesh toned clothing, from beige to soft browns, some baby pinks and light blues. Everything is meant to suggest a fresness and softness. Fabrics are billowy, flowing off the body and around it, and toucheable. Wethere you are heading out for a Oscar like party, or just heading to the store, you will see subdued tones suggesting nudity. Clothing fits loosely, hiding most of the body but giving tantalizing peeks where you least expect it. Shoes are high heeled but not overly flashy. Some muted jewels or soft detailing is the trend. Femininity is the key here, basic femininity, not over done. Men are wearing beige and brown, with a casual look.
For make-up we are returning to he ' less is more ' philosophy. The colors are muted, skin toned. We cant see the make-up on the face, or if we can, they are earth tones or one or 2 shades different then you skin tone. Lips are almost dissapearing into the face as they are the same colors as everything else. Natural beauty is the key to make-up this spring. A basic mascara on the eyes and you are ready to go. Quick and easy.
Hair is following the same trends. Colors are tone on tone. Muted golds and soft coppers blending together. Colors are subtle with very little contrat between the lights and darks. Highlights are a thing of the past. Colors are placed in panels or sections, focusing on the face to brighten is up. Cuts are reminicent of the " Vidal Sassoon " cuts. Strong geometric shapes cut into the hair. The fringe is coming back with a vengeance. Heavy and blunt, they draw attention to the face in conjunction with the color. I have recently taken a course with the L'Oreal Professional Team. It was taught by my favorite stylist, Alex Russo or Russo Innovative Hair here in Edmonton, and Pauline Truong, who placed 2nd in the pretigious L'Oreal Color Trophy competition last year. Both very accomplished stylists, they took me through the different cuts of the L'Oreal Collection as well as the coloring techniques. Below are some examples of the cuts and colors that we are seeing this season.
These show really well both the cutting techniques and the colors coming in this spring. You can see the very strong lines both in the shape of the haircut and in the fringe. The fringe can ether be longer, to eye level, or short and angled such as the second set of photos. The undercut, yes the good ol' undercut, is back this year. Wether it is a 1" long, such as on the first cut, or shaved as in the second cut. This allows the hair to fall beautifully, following the cuve of the head. The colors have a slight contrast but stay within the same color family and within one or 2 shades of each other. The undercut ont he second and next cut I will show you opens the door to add a splash of unexpected color while still allowing it to be covered and the person look " respectable ". Despite the very solid shape of the cut, there is a lot of texture being added on the interior of the hair, allowing for movement and an unexpected bit of fun. The versatility of the trends this year is enormous.
The above cut is my interpretation of the trends. I used the body for my inspiration. Instead of harsh corners, I tried to recreate the curves of the body. The hair falls around the head in a curving patterns, constantly flowing; from the wave in the fringe to the length on the side. There is also an undercut on this haircut as well. This color is part of the " Antique Reds " collection. The two colors are very tone on tone and there is very little contrast, givng the hair a slightly sun-kissed look.
It is important to remember that these cuts are like the clothes you see on the runway, not too many people will want to wear them in everyday life, they are only here to showcase the Spring Trends. Each of these cuts can be adapted to fit every person. They can be made less extreme by shortening up one side or softening the lines a bit more. The fringe can be longer and swept to the side or worn light and whispy. Take the ideas you see here that you like, such as the way the hair falls around the shape of the head or the strong shape, and take those to your next haircut. You don't have to have every part of the trend, just part of it to be trendy.
Well, everyone, I would like to wish you Happy Egg Hunting. ( That means Happy Easter )
Until next time..Happy Hair Days.
Good day everyone. I hope you are all enjoying this lovely spring weather, providing that you are having beautiful spring weather. I hope you are. Anyway, on with the show!
I dyed my hair black alot and red. I've bleached my hair about 5 times, and it still won't come out. How can i get the black out of my hair???
Letecia
Regina, Sk.
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me this or I had to fix this in the salon I would be rich beyond belief. But, alas, I don't get a dollar everytime so I am not rich beyond belief. But, I digress..
I never recommend that people color their hair black, be it in the salon or at home, unless you are prepared to have it black for a while or are prepared to wait a while to get it all out. I have seen people who have been blond for years color their hair black and a month later come in wanting it back to blond again. All I can tell them is, " Not gonna happen, " Remember the color theory blog I wrote about color molecules and what not?? Well, the black color molecules are bigger, hence they stay in the hair longer. You have to really open up the cuticle layer to get it out and doing that causes a lot of damage. But, telling you this now does not help your situation Letecia, so let me tell you what may help.
I dont know how many times you have put black over black on your hair, but you said you have done it a lot. I would assume that when you do color your hair you put the color on all over and not just on your roots. I am taking a guess that there are at least 3 layers of black color on your hair. This is your first problem. Trying to get one layer out one thing, working on more then one is another. Bleaching it is the really the only way to get it out, either that or a color remover from the salon. I always suggest going to the salon to do a color correction. A color correction is changing color drastically, usually from a dark color to a light color. Trying to do something like this at home will usually result in that bright orange color or your hair breaking off. Neither is desirable. Your best bet is to go to a salon right from the start. Head to a salon for sure if you have bleached your hair 5 times and the color is still in there.
What they will do at the salon is one of 2 things. I am not sure what color you are looking to go to now Letecia. One thing people need to remember is that hairstylist, although we can do some very amazing trasformations, we can't work miracles. If you hair is black and you want to be Marilyn Monroe blond, it is not going to happen in one step. They will either use lightener on your hair to lighten the black to a brown shade or use a color remover on you. Both are very damaging and despite it's name, the color remover will not remove all of the color. The color remover will probably bring your hair to that pretty orange color, but the good news is this; now that it is a lighter shade it can now be colored to another color other then black. Usually the stylist, after consulting you of course, will put in a shade of brown and add some blond higlights througout the top. This way it gives you a lighter look without damaging your hair completely.
However, the stylist you see may just tell you to cut off the black left in your hair, depending on how much is left. Sometimes this is the only way to get rid of that color you hate. If your hair is very damaged or there is just too much color there, this may be your best bet.
There you go Letecia..good luck.
Happy Hair Days!
Hello again everyone. Welcome back. I hope everyone drank a lot of beer and did many things Irish on Saturday. Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. That being said, on with the blog...
Welcome back to my blog and for all you new people, just plain welcome!!!!
I did not receive any questions this week, however, I think I have something that may be interesting to most people out there. Even my boyfriend finds it interesting.
Ever wonder how the hair color works?? How does it stay in your hair and why, oh why, does it fade out?? Well, here is the explanation, as well as some tips on how to keep that color looking the best that you can.
First off, color, any color, be it drug store or professional, break down into molecules. Each of the three colors, Blond ) yellow ), Brown and Red have different sized molecules and all mix together to form the color you want, brown molecules are the biggest, while red are the smallest. It's like mixing a red and white paint to make pink, the same idea and color theory applies to hair. Natural hair color, or as an instructor of mine used to say, " The color your Momma gave you, " is always a combination of all of these colors and so are artificial colors. Very dark brown or black hair has a lot of both the brown and the red pigment in it and even some blond, but the overpowering color is the brown. As we move up the color levels, there is a lower percentage of brown pigment and more blond, like mixing white paint with black, you get a lighter version. From this, I would imagine you had figured out that redheads have a higher percentage of red pigment in their color and so on with blonds as well. We number the levels 1 - 12, 1 being the darkest or black and 12 being the lightest, platinum blond. Some artificial colors will also have a blue-black, which is never a natural color.
Ok, now you know why our hair has color, I will explain how out hair itself is set up. I wont go into the complete chemisty and sugar bonds of why our hair is our hair, personally, it doesn't matter. However, if you want to know, there are some good websites out there is you google Hair Structure. This of each hair strand as if it were a set of Venetian blinds wrapped around a tube that has cement inside it. Inside the tube is a solid mass, similiar to the medulla in our hair strands. Next is the Cortex, the tube, then comes the cuticle, the blinds. And it is the cuticle that we are concerned about here. The cuticle layers overlap each other like the blinds do, sealing out damaging substances and keeping the hair smooth and thus shiny.
Alright, now we have the two main parts of hair coloring figured out. Now to explain how it acctually works! Finally, yes, I know. But it could be very confusing if you didn't have the basic knowledge before hand. My explaination is going to be based on professioanl color used in salons. Drugstore color, although I never endorse it, works in a very similiar way.
Let say you have sat down with you colorist and decided that you would like to take your medium blond hair to a medium brown-red. Medium blond would be a level 7 and you are going darker by 3 shades to a level 4, which is the medium brown with some red in it. There are 2 parts to all colors: Developer or peroxide, which is made in 4 different strengths ( 10 vol, 20 vol, 30 vol, and 40 vol ), and pigment or the acctual color. Each part can not act alone. Remember that your cuticle layer is much like Venetian blinds. The developer begins to work first, it open up the layers on your hair, much like turning the rod opens the blinds. This allows the color molecules to get into the hair shaft, like allowing sunlight into your room. This process can take anywhere from 20 - 60 mins depending on the type of hair you have and what color line you colorist is useing. Usually, this process take about half an hour. It is the rinsing that closes the 'blinds' and traps the color in the hair shaft. You need to make sure that you both shampoo well AND condition the hair after coloring. This is what seals the color in and closes the cuticle layer. Dry you hair and VOILA, you have a beautiful medium red-brown mane.
That was just if you are planning on going darker. But what if you want to go lighter? How does that work?
Lightening you hair works in much the same way. When you are going darker, the colorist will use either a 10 vol or 20 vol, this allows mor of the pigment to to be depostied. Each level of developer also has a level of lift to it. A 10 vol will lift one leve, 20 vol will lift 2 levels and so on. The higher the developer used, the more lift you get, but less color gets deposited. That is why sometimes people with really dark hair who are trying to get vibrant reds are usually dissapointed.
When you are wanting to loghten the hair, the color works very similiar to going darker. The only difference in that while the developer is opening the layers, it is also lifting out color, lightning the reds and browns in the hair so that the amount of dark pigment is less, therefore allowing a lighter color to be seen. Have you ever tried to put on a lighter color only to have to look like you did nothing? That is because the developer strength being used it not strong enough to lift enough color out of your hair to allow the new color to be seen. I little confusing I know. the best analogy I can offer is painting over a black wall. If you put a light color such as yellow or white immediatly over top of it, you will end up with either a muddy version of that color or you will not be able to see it at all. Firstm you have to prime the wall so that the light color you want ot see, comes out clear. The higher the strength of developer, the ligher the color or primer, would be one way to look at it. Bleaches work much the same way, but have added chemicals to make them lighten more then the traditional 4 levels.
So, now we know how the color works, how it gets into our hair and how our hair is built.
Keeping you color vibrant and true can be tricky. Because doing any chemical service on your hair can be damaging, we need to make sure we take special care of colored hair. Imagine the venetian blinds again, smooth and straight. When we color our hair, we can cause some of these 'blinds' to bend out of shape or crack in some areas. This causes them to allow sunlight to slip into your room when it is not wanted. The same is true with your hair. Coloring causes your cuticle layers to not close properly, be bent our of shape, thus allowing the color molecules to slide out of the hair. Using professioanl color care shampoos and conditioners are the best bet for maintaining your color. These products both help repair the hair from color damange as well as not causing any more color fading. The high alcohol and salt content in a lot of products acctually contribute to color fadage. Stick to a professioanl product that your stylist recommends as oposed to a drug store variety. There are many great lines out there for colored hair, my favorites, and I dont know if I am allowed to do this, are L'Oreal Professioanl Color Show and Matrix Color Smart. Another great way to keep you color is to use color depositing shampoos. They acctually deposti a 'stain' on your hair helping to maintain you color. The best brand in my opinion for this is Artec Colorist Collection, althouhg there are other great lines out there.
So there you have it folks. The how and why color works.
See you next week.
Welcome to the inaugural blog of Dee's Hair Q & A. I received a couple questions from some good friends and family. You can read them in the comment box but I will also post them here.
I
have been stressed, tired and run down lately due to school and lots of
work. I know that I am not eating properly and every now and then when
I am brushing or running my fingers through my hair I come across a
wiry curly irregular diametered strand of hair. Is there a vitamin that
I should be taking or something to help make my hair more healthy?
Firstly, does this mean my hair is unhealthy?
Well, Amanda, this does not neccessarily indicate that you hair is unhealthy, or not your hair on it's own. Everything we put into and do to our bodies comes out in our hair and nails. A good indication of how healthy you are is to look at your hair and nails and see how strong or healthy they are. Of course, people who color their hair on a regular basis or do a lot of heat damage to their hair ( with flat irons, blow dryers, etc... ) are going to have less healthy hair, it is the roots of the hair you need to pay a lot of attention to. Usually when there is a change is the texture or density of hair it is directly linked to either a hormone change or vitamin/mineral change. I would assume that you know you are not pregnant and are not going through menopause, so what is left is that you are missing some vital vitamin or mineral in your diet. There is no one, magical vitamin or anything you can take to make your hair feel better. What you need to do it look at what it is you eat and figure out what it is that you are missing in your diet. It could be something very basic, something you think you are getting but not. Hair is made of keratin, which is a protein. Although hair is 'dead' once it comes out of you head, you still need protein in your diet to keep it healthy. My guess would be that you are probably not getting enough high quality protein in your diet. Most people are missing protein when they do not eat well. My biggest suggestion would be just to concentrate on trying to eat healthier and to make sure you are using a high quality shampoo and conditioner.
Is there anyway to make my beard hair less wirey? I have tried using conditioner and it helps a little. Is there anything else?
Heme, USA
Heme, beard hair has been wirey since the day man began growing beards and will be until the day men no longer grow them. Using some conditioner on it will help, but only to an extent. Facial hair is a totally different hair then what is on your head. When the hair on your head is wirey or dry then you can use a moisturizing conditioner to replenishi the moisture, facial hair, however, is wirey because that is how it is. You cant change how nature made things. The best you can do is the conditioner, there is nothing else that is going to make it softer, short of changing your genetic make-up.
Well, that is all I have for this week. Thank you so much for the questions. Join me again next week where I will answer some more hair questions.
Hello Everyone and welcome to my blog.
My name is Dee. I am a hairstylist based out of Edmonton, Alberta. ( that is is Canada for any of my American readers ) I receive a lot of questions from my friends, family, and yes, even some enemies, about hair. So, I have decided to start a weekly blog, begining the first Monday in March, to answer any and all hair questions you may have. If i do not know the answer I will find it.
I have been in the industry for 2 1/2 years, but I do feel that my knowledge about all things hair related is exxcellent. This is also an awesome way for me to learn more. The best way to learn is by teaching. I am consistently taking classes to upgrade my knowledge, skills and trendiness. Hair is something I am very passionate about.
A lot of answers to questions in the hair industry are very much opinions. There are some cut and dry answers, but most hairsylist will bend, not break, the rules from time to time to make things work, and that is how I will be answering my questions. They will be based on what works in the practical world, not just in theory.
So, start sending in your questions if you would like. I may answer one or 2 questions or more a week, depending on the length of the answer I give. If I dont get to your question right away, please be patient, I will get to it eventually.
If there is anyone in the Edmonton area, or if you are going to be in the Edmonton area, please feel free to drop me a line either on here or my e-mail at DeeHSE@gmail.com and if you are interested I can get you in for the cut or color of your dreams. You may also send your questions to the above address as well. Feel free to comment on my page as well.
Thank you so much for you support.
Dee
