SOLUTIONS:

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  1) Less or no heat. When blow drying, use a cooler setting and do not blow dry until the is completely dry.

  2) Use acidifiers. Acidifiers close the cuticle down and lock in moisture. Acidifiers have a pH of 2.5 to 3.5. They have a lower pH than hair does in an aqueous solution.

  3) Color, perms, relaxers, and other chemicals are sometimes a necessary evil. They rob the hair of humectants. Humectants attract and retain moisture (water) in the cortical layer of the hair. Try to use low ammonia -low peroxide color. Do not leave neutralizer on too long with perms. If possible avoid relaxers.

4) Treat your hair. Replace lost humectants with essential fatty acids (lipids), acidify your hair, use low        pH products, use cool water. Replace what was taken out to make your hair......

Decrease volume in the crown and at the side, ear areas. Adding curl and fullness to the chin area can help round out the look. Wisps on the jaw area or bangs can help give a wider rounder appearance. Avoid styles that mirror the heart shape.

I have a diamond shaped face. What tips do you have for me?
Decrease volume in the crown and at the side, ear areas. Adding curl and fullness to the chin area and just above the temples can help round out the look. Avoid styles that mirror the diamond shape.

I have a round face. What tips do you have for me?

Decrease the volume at the sides and ear area. Increase height and length should be beyond the chin or just above it. A side part works well. Keeping hair off the face at the cheek area is also recommended. 

I have a square shaped face. What tips do you have for me?
Styles that round out your hair can decrease the appearance of a square face shape. Adding curl,......

Results vary with every individual. Most clients do report several items:

Faster hair growth of 3/4 inches to 1.0 inches per month. A few reported in excess of 1 inch per month. This is approximately double the normal rate of growth (1/2 inch per month). Most people see results within 30-45 days, many see results sooner (2 weeks). 

Stronger hair. Most people report stronger hair. This is a major benefit to those who receive chemical services. The stronger the hair is prior to a chemical service (i.e. color, relaxers, perms, highlights, etc.) the better the end result will be. There will be less......

If you color your hair, you also have to do maintenance. This means touching up your roots as they grow out.

Pulling your hair back too tight.

Leave some slack when pulling your hair back into a pony tail or bun. If it's too tight, it looks constricted and could also give you a headache.

Thinking that the hair color sample on the box will give you identical results.

Many factors influence the outcome of your hair color. Perms, other processing, and the amount of time you leave it in will all make a difference. If your hair doesn't match the box's sample color when you're done, it's probably because the model has a different natural hair color than your own.

Although it might be tempting to straighten your own hair with an over-the-counter product, we would highly recommend you go one-step further and have a professional do the straightening for you! The goal is to have a positive......

On 21st of december it is the end of the world? However, nobody can't predict when the end of the world is. I dont know if this is true or not i have actually been worried about this myself. =(

SO

We've got to Save Our Planet Earth!

things we can do to help :::::

1. Turn off lights.
2. Turn off other electric things, like TVs, stereos, and radios when not in use.
3. Use rechargable batteries.
4. Do things manually instead of electrically, like open cans by hand.
5. Use fans instead of air conditioners.
6. In winter, wear a sweater instead of turning up your thermostat.
7. Insulate your......

Hair is composed of keratin, the same protein that makes up nails and the outer layer of our skin. The part seen rising out of the skin is called hair shaft or strand. Each strand consists of three layers. The outermost protective layer which is called the cuticle is thin and colorless. The middle layer, or cortex, is the thickest. It provides strength, determines your hair color and whether your hair is straight or curly. There are three type of hair: dry, oily and balanced or normal.

Dry Hair

Dry hair is due to inactive oil glands. It is also caused by other factors like over exposure to the sun, using harsh shampoo and chemical treatment. Accumulated oil, block the pores not allowing the oil to flow on to the surface. This is another reason for dry hair. Dry hair would need plenty of nourishment. Massage well with a warm herbal oil at least twice a week. Follow a diet rich in zinc. Use a mild shampoo and avoid harsh ones since......

What is Hair Damage?

Healthy looking hair has a smooth, tightly closed cuticle layer that protects the inner cortex from drying out. The cuticle layer allows hair to maintain its moisture balance, and gives hair its elasticity, strength and shine. Hair damage can range from uplifted cuticle scales resulting in dullness and decreased shine to bubbled and brittle cuticles to complete removal of the cuticle layer. Damaged hair is dry, porous, weak and hard to manage.

What Causes Hair Damage?

Mechanical Damage: - Caused by excessive brushing, combing and improper cutting and styling

Environmental damage: - Caused by sun, wind and cold drying out and/or tangling the hair.

Aging: - Caused by the natural wear and tear hair experiences as it ages

Natural Hair Loss Treatment - With Amazing 86% Success Rate

If you are worried about hair loss, you are not alone: millions of men and women suffer from this embarassing condition. But there's......

Hair is part of your look. Hair is a remarkably tough material but over time abuse (excessive and wrongful misuse of anything) can wreak havoc (devastation ) with its natural properties. Hair plays a major role in defining the personality of any human being. Hair is possessed primarily of proteins (88%). These proteins are of a hard fibrous kind known as keratin. The first thing you should do is to comb the tangles out of the hair earlier you wet it so the hair would wash easily and the tangles would not decay.

When washing your hair, it is perfect if you get in the shower. Start by washing your hair to remove any leave-in conditioner or styling products. Wash your hair in hot or warm water to help remove dirt and build-up and to wash hair in cool water to close the cuticle and sum gloss. Apply a quarter sized dollop of shampoo and rub your hands together to disperse it. Apply the shampoo on your scalp, not the ends of your hair.

Concentrate on your hairline,......

Moisturizers
Reconstructors
Acidifiers
Detanglers
Thermal Protectors
Glossers
Oils (E.F.A.'s- essential fatty acids)

Moisturizers

Are concentrated with humectants. Humectants are compounds that attract and hold moisture into the hair. They may not necessarily contain botanicals or protein (they often do).

Recommendations:

Sunset Hair Elements Moisture Plus

Reconstructors

Normally contain protein. Hydrolyzed human hair keratin protein is the best source, because it contains all 19 amino acids found in the hair. Human hair keratin protein has a low molecular weight. This enables the it to penetrate the hair shaft (the cortex). The......

Dry hair is caused by heat, an open cuticle, chemicals applied to the hair, and poor maintenance.

SOLUTIONS:

•  
  1) Less or no heat. When blow drying, use a cooler setting and do not blow dry until the is completely dry.

  2) Use acidifiers. Acidifiers close the cuticle down and lock in moisture. Acidifiers have a pH of 2.5 to 3.5. They have a lower pH than hair does in an aqueous solution.

  3) Color, perms, relaxers, and other chemicals are sometimes a necessary evil. They rob the hair of humectants. Humectants attract and retain moisture (water) in the cortical layer of the hair. Try to use low ammonia -low peroxide color. Do not leave neutralizer on too long with perms. If possible avoid relaxers.

4) Treat your hair. Replace lost humectants with essential fatty acids (lipids), acidify your hair, use low        pH products, use cool water. Replace what was taken out to make your......

It may sound a bit odd but your hair is a mixture of 3 colors; red yellow, and blue. These are the primary colors. Secondary colors are orange, green, and violet. If you look at the "wheel" a color opposite (directly across) will "negate" that color. This means if your hair is a orange color - blue will make it a brown/black color. If you hair has a yellow tone, violet will cancel it out.

One of the most important elements of haircoloring is determining the hairs' "underlying pigmet" (the hairs' natural color.) When you chose......

Curling Iron Styling
If you want a longer hold when you style with a curling iron try spraying hairspray BEFORE curling hair.

Styling With Hot Rollers
When using hot rollers spray dry hair first with a "working" hairspray. Take your first section and comb it smooth, spray with hairspray and then twist the section before wrapping on the roller. This will give a spiral look to your curls. After rollers have cooled take out rollers and spray with a "working" hairspray. Finally turn head upside down and run your fingers through your hair.

Hair Splits At Crown Area
This......

• Shampoo gently with a shampoo specially created for permed hair. Aggressive shampoos or scrubbing can cause early relaxation.
  
• Condition the hair with conditioners specially made for permed hair. Permed hair has varying porosity - ordinary conditioners may over or under condition hair.
  
• As perm grows out, spray a volumizing product or gel at the roots and blow dry at the scalp to create added lift.
  
• Do not wrap in a towel turban when you get out of the shower with wet hair. The added friction can knot and damage vulnerable wet hair. Instead, carefully blot hair dry.
  
• Don't brush hair when wet. Comb with a wide-tooth comb, working tangles out as you move from the ends toward the scalp.
  
• A diffuser should be used to dry permed hair. For more curly styles, continue to use the diffuser throughout the styling. For more relaxed styles, remove the diffuser and blow dry at finish.
  
• Use extreme care when styling.
  
• When using styling appliances, use thermal......

Kerastase Oleo Relax Conditioner

Vidal Sassoon Deep Conditioning Treatment

KMS Liquid Assets

Redken Sun Shape Rehydrator (Conditioner)

Aussie Colour Mate Conditioner Coloured/Permed Hair

Aussie Mega Instant Conditioner

VO5 Leave-in Conditioner

Dove Sheer Moisture Advanced Care

Frizz Ease Daily Smooth

LOreal Nutri-Gloss Treatment Conditioner

John Frieda Frizz Ease Curl Around Daily Conditioner

Model.Me Erin Illuminating Shampoo

Tigi S Factor Serious Conditioner

Tigi Bed Head Self Absorbed Mega Vitamin Conditioner

Tresemme Anti Breakage Conditioner

Head & Shoulders Smooth & Silky Shampoo

Florestas Avocado and Aloe Vera Shampoo

Toni & Guy M-Range Cleanse and Repair Shampoo and Conditioner

Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff 2 in 1

Pantene Classic 2 in 1 Shampoo

Simple Frequent Use Gentle Shampoo

Rainbow Room International AfterSwim

Nivea Shampoo

Alagio Color Care Shampoo

Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream

Simply Body and Bath Herbal Shampoo for Dry Hair

Pantene Relaxed & Natural

John Masters Organics

LOreal Luo Color

Pantene Breakage Defense Shampoo

Apivita Propoline Natural Shampoo

Nexxus VitaTress Shampoo

John Frieda Frizz Ease Curl Around Shampoo

Redken ColorSmart Shampoo & Conditioner

Fructis Sleek and Shine Shampoo

Tresemme Anti Breakage Shampoo

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Line

LOreal Elvive Anti Breakage Shampoo/Conditioner

Lush Big

Kerastase Specifique Bain Prevention

Phyto Phytocedrat

Charles......

1. A good brush.
   The higher quality your hairbrush, the healthier your hair. The best brushes have rubber bases. These allow bristles to flex, cutting down on the damage to your hair.
   
   

2. The right shampoo for your hair type.
   Shampoos clean hair by lifting dirt & oil. Picking the correct shampoo is all about the ingredients. Extra tip: More shampoo is not better. All you need is a quarter-sized dollop, perhaps a bit more if you have long hair. 

3. Conditioner.
   Unless you have baby fine hair that goes limp at the sight of creamy conditioners, you need to a conditioner. Hair pros will tell you conditioner can help repair heat- & chemical-damaged hair. The truth is conditioners protect your hair......

1. Coarse, curly hair Curly hair is almost always dry hair and here’s why: Oils produced in the scalp don’t travel as easily down the hair shaft as they do with straight hair. We've found creamy, moisturizing shampoos work best for this hair texture. Look for wheat germ oil, shea butter and nut oils (macadamia, for example) in your shampoos. These tend to coat the hair shaft, trapping water inside.
   
   Conditioners: More than any other hair type, women with coarse, curly hair must condition every time they shampoo. Look for an ultra-moisturizing conditioner made especially......

What Are Natural Hair Care Products?

Symptoms of Thinning Hair

Reasons for Thinning Hair

Who Can Consider Using Hair Oils?

1. Dry skin on the scalp
2. Eczema on the scalp
3. Dry or brittle hair
4. Split hair ends
5. Very thin or fine hair

What do Hair Oils Do?

Wide Variety of Available Shampoos

DRY, NORMAL, OR OILY HAIR

Available Methods......

What Is Premature Graying?

There are a number of hair myths out there and you may already know some of them. Here are some common hair myths:

Myth #1: Shampooing Daily Dries the Hair

Some women believe......