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Hair Lighten Up!
While going blonde is a fairly easy process there are some things to keep in
mind. With the wide array of products available many are opting to do this
process at home. From local stylist June K., here are some tips for getting the
color you want.
Choose your color carefully and ask for advice,
the rows of options can be quite intimidating. Take into account the color,
texture and condition of your hair and shop appropriately. Don't just grab the
same box of color your friend uses -- what looks great on her hair might have
dramatically different results on yours.
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Don't go it alone – especially if you are lightening medium to dark
brown virgin hair (hair that has not been colored before) it's good to have
someone help you. The first time lightening application should be applied
approximately one half to one third of an inch from the scalp to the ends.
Follow processing time instructions and then apply the lightener to the roots
15-20min before time is up. Heat from your scalp speeds up the process and can
bleach the roots lighter than the rest of your hair. Leaving the roots to the
end will even out your color and help to avoid hair that is orange on ends.
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Check the color before you wash it out by towel drying a stand of
hair. If it is not the desired shade, leave the color in an extra 10-15 min and
then wash out.
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Color three to five weeks in advance if you are coloring your hair
for your wedding to allow time for corrections, if necessary. If you are going
to be in a wedding , check with the bride BEFORE you color.
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If you are using KoolAid to get those really dramatic colors,
remember that the lighter your hair, the harder it is to get out. Shampooing is
often not enough. KoolAid and Jell-o dying should not be considered temporary as
the color gets right into the hair shaft, especially if the hair has been
bleached.
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Sun will bleach out your natural pigment, whether or not you color,
especially the ends of your hair. Conditioning is important to protect your hair
and an absolute necessity when you color or lighten your hair.
Add Shine to Your Hair Without Weighing it Down
Did you know that the best product you can buy to add shine to your hair is a
decent hairbrush?
Brushes made of natural bristles placed on a cushioned bed are recommended.
Natural bristles have tiny, over lapping layers or scales which clean and add
luster to the hair. The cushioned bed allows the brush to conform to the shape
of your scalp so you're not pulling out hair while you brush. To get the most
out of your hairbrush:
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Never brush wet hair. Wet hair stretches more easily than dry hair.
The stress of brushing can actually do more damage than good. Most experts
recommend brushing your hair at least eight hours after you shampoo so that the
natural oil has had a chance to accumulate.
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Brush in long strokes from the scalp down to the ends in one motion.
Sebum, the natural oil produced in hair follicles, protects and moisturizes
hair. Brushing roots to ends distributes the oil evenly. This is especially
important if you have long hair -- without brushing the oil might never get all
the way to the ends where it's needed the most.
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Comb out tangles first. If you use a lot of styling products in your
hair you may find it's easier to use a comb first to get the tangles out and
then brush. Brushing also helps remove the dust, dirt and hair spray build up
that make hair appear dull and can even hide the natural color of your hair.
If you have curly hair, brushing may not be a good solution for you. Talk to
your hairstylist about options for keeping curly hair healthy and shiny.
Free and Easy hair
Here are a few tips and trends to really help you radiate from sunrise to
sunset:
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Solid Summer Shimmer - This seasons colors are all about one process,
solid looks. Locks in pure shades of auburn, chestnut, and pale blonde will
dominate. Streaks are out. Shiny, sexy, healthy looking hair is in.
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Breezy, Carefree Cuts - Summer hair is all about a great cut. This
season's lines are more blunt than in recent seasons and are accentuated with
light layers that move.
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Avoid Overexposure - Even the most attentive, expensive hair care
regimen may not deliver the looks you want when you consider the abuses of
summer. Sun, heat, chlorine, haircolor, overdrying, and product buildup can all
damage hair, and the consequences are twice as bad during the summer months.
Instead of creating complicated styles, focus most of your attention on the care
and conditioning of your hair. So, be sure to wear sunscreen made especially for
hair. There are several great products on the market right now.
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Don't Over Shampoo - The heat and sun will already dry hair, too much
shampoo will make it even dryer. You can wash with shampoo every other day but
you must condition every day. Take the lazy days of summer to liven up your
locks with leave in conditioner applied liberally while at the beach or lying by
the pool. How should you deep-condition your hair? Start an inch down
from your scalp where you don't need more oil, especially in warm weather, comb
conditioner through and massage into the ends. Keep on several minutes, or wear
all day on trendily twisted, pinned-up tresses. At José Eber Atelier, we
use our own signature line of products, Biolure. Made with natural plant
extracts, essential oils and herbs, they are ideal for gently cleansing
conditioning and styling hair of all types. Biolure Daily Shampoo is very gentle
on summer hair while Biolure Daily Conditioner can be rinsed right out or left
in for extra conditioning.
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Cover Up - Hats and scarves a la Bridget Jones are a must if you plan
to be in the sun for an extended period of time or hair will end up bleached,
dry and brittle. And, after swimming in the ocean, lake or pool, rinse hair
immediately to remove chemicals, salts and other impurities that can be
disastrous to hair color and condition.
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Make a Statement - Accessorize. Headbands, barrettes in all shapes
and sizes, and more sophisticated hair jewelry can help to maintain sleek summer
looks, make styling easy, and add sizzle to a straightforward cut. While on the
beach, apply conditioner to the hair and wrap it with a colorful scarf. On
breezy summer evenings, keep hair in place with a headband or barrettes. Use
accessories to express your individuality and playful side. Follow your
intuition about what warm weather-friendly colors, cuts and adornments look best
on you. With a little inspiration from the sun, sights and simple pleasures of
summertime, you can go places you never dreamed you'd go. Bon Voyage!
Does cutting your hair frequently, make it grow healthy and long?
I am sure you have heard that if you cut your
hair frequently, your hair will grow in faster, longer, and
healthier.
Gobbledygook! This myth came from the observation of men's facial
hair. As they shaved, the facial hair would indeed grow in thicker. Its called,
'puberty.' This is because certain male hormones affect facial hair in that
manner. They do not affect the hair on your head in the same way.
To the contrary. Male hormonal activity is what leads to hair thinning and
loss on certain parts of the head, but not all. Hence the familiar balding
pattern known as 'male pattern baldness.' This same hormonal activity also
affects women, but not until much later in life, and in a different pattern.
Cutting your hair only makes it shorter, does not affect the growth rate one
iota, and cannot determine the length that your hair will grow to. Maximum hair
length is determined by the shape and width of the hair shaft, and that is
determined genetically and is not alterable with current technology.
Lastly, hair is neither healthy or unhealthy. It is in fact, dead. Else, it
would really hurt to cut it. It is the health of the hair follicle below the
outer skin that requires nutrients for good health, and no adverse hormonal
activity.
So, unless you have split ends or chemically damaged hair, the only need to
cut the hair is for the look that you want. A few things that you can do to
ensure that your hair follicle remains healthy and your hair is undamaged,
are:
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Take an inexpensive daily multi vitamin such as 'One-A-Day' or even
'Flintstones.' Your hair likes zinc and biotin and both of the above mentioned
vitmins contain ample amounts of these. Don't waste your hard earned money on
'super vitamins.' Your body only requires so many vitamins per day and simply
discharges the excess. You can't put twenty gallons in a ten gallon tank. In
some instances, over dosing on supplements can actually be fatal.
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Do not over brush your hair. With every stroke you damage your hair
more. Brush only as much as you need to style the hair, then stop.
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Buy a good quality brush or comb without sharp plastic or metal
ridges. This is one of the common factors leading to split ends, as is over
brushing.
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Don't be penny foolish. Buy good quality salon products. The
chemicals used in many if not most over the counter shampoos and conditioners,
contain very harsh ingredients such as 'ammonium laurel sulfate' which can
actually dry your hair out and cause breakage and split ends. Even worse, many
contain a form of silicon, and that can be very bad for your hair. 'Pantene' is
the worst of these in our opinion.
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Don't constrict your hair with tight bands, hats, braids and the
like. These also lead to split ends and hair breakage.
Beauty Tips for Fine Hair
1. Fine, straight hair usually contains too much moisture. This is why the
hair lays flat and limp. It is important to keep the hair clean and dry.
2. If your hair is fine and not chemically treated, get your stylist
to recommend a good shampoo for fine hair and forgo the conditioner. Once a week
protein treatments work wonders. Redken has two protein treatments, P.P.T. or
CAT, that work great.
3. If your hair is fine and chemically treated, permed or coloured,
use a shampoo for fine hair and a conditioner that will work on the inside of
the hair. Use the conditioner more on the
lengths of the hair and try to keep it away from the scalp. If the roots are
free of conditioner, the hair will be fluffier.
4. To style fine hair, first blow-dry the hair trying to get more
volume at the roots. Use a light styling lotion to create volume without
weighing the hair down.
5. For a fancier, fuller look, use Velcro rollers on pre-dried hair
and a light hair spray and apply heat. Hot rollers are excellent also. Aerosol
hair sprays work best on fine hair because they don't weigh the hair down.
6. A good haircut to remove split ends is highly recommended. Ask your
stylist to recommend a haircut that will compliment your fine hair and suit your
features.
7. Very long hair is usually not recommended for fine, thin hair. If
you must wear it long, keep the ends blunt and use a protein treatment once a
week. A colour or perm usually adds body to fine, limp hair.
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