Hair color secrets, Which color is Right for you?

Hair color correction is a big money maker in salons nationwide.
The reason: over the counter hair coloring products have given consumers the impression that hair color is easy and extremely affordable.

One look at a professionally colored model on a commercial or glossy magazine page, and many people clamor to the closest drug store to purchase a $5 box of color with the hopes of receiving a $50 salon look.

The results are often disastrous, and it can take hundreds of dollars to correct a hair color problem that could have been prevented with just a tiny bit of knowledge and planning.

The most common problem seen with hair coloring at home and in salons is choosing a hair color that is too light for the natural shade of hair.
Realistically, color can only lighten hair beautifully by a few shades.

If you go any lighter than a few shades, you need to choose a high lift product such as bleach or a professional highlighting system.

Failure to do this often results in hair color that is much too brassy or even orange.

Word to the wise:
high lift hair coloring should only be performed by professionals.
The controlled chemicals used in the process, if used incorrectly, can result in irreparable damage and/or chemical burns on the scalp and skin.

Another hair color mistake that is seen quite often is choosing a color that is too dark.

Extremely dark hair color can be the most challenging to correct because dark color can actually stain the cortex (inner layer) of the hair, making it almost impossible to lighten.

Again, avoid choosing hair colors that are more than a few shades darker than your own to prevent a costly cortex stain.

When it comes to choosing the right shade of hair color to use, pick tones and shades that flatter your skin tone.

Choose warm shade of hair color (reds and warm browns) if you look best in warm colored clothing such as reds, pinks and oranges.

Choose a cool shade (beige, pale blonde highlights and neutral colors) if you look best in blues and greens.

As you can see, just a little bid of planning and knowledge can save you from costly hair coloring disasters.
And by making an informed decision before you purchase hair color, you will not only save money, you will also save your hair from needless damage.

Hair color is a chemical, and every time you chemically process your hair, you damage it to some extent.

The damage can be minimal, as is usually the case with high end professional hair coloring systems, or can be extreme.
And each time you use hair color to correct a problem, you are damaging your hair even more.

Here are just a few tell tale signs that your hair has been over processed with hair color and other chemicals.

"The hair is limp and dull, and no amount of styling can bring back its luster and bounce".
The hair color has faded dramatically, and you are left with brassy and banded hair color.

(Banded hair color is evident by the sudden change of hair color along the hair shaft.
For example:
the hair may be dark until about 2" from the scalp where it turns a brassy orange).

"The hair is extremely dry and brittle.
When it is wet, it is almost impossible to comb it without causing breakage.

You can avoid damage to your hair caused by hair coloring by taking the same precautions recommended for choosing the right hair color.

Choosing the right hair color reduces the amount of color applications, therefore, reducing the chances of your hair becoming over processed.

Hair Straightening, Tips on Using an Hair iron

The hair iron is coming more and more popular.
It is used by women of all ages and for various purposes.

We have gathered a few tips and guideline by women who use or used hair iron or other products to straighten their hair.
We strongly advise to read it before you start using hair iron or other hair straightening tool:

1. Use the hair iron only after you have cleaned your hair.
   Actually, it can be dangerous to use it before you clean your hair because dirt or grease left in the hair will be cooked by the heat of the hair iron and the damage made is inevitable.



2. Do not iron your hair with a clothes iron.
   If you will use it without taking the necessary safety measures, your hair will singe.
   The singed hair can not be cut out or covered up.
   Use a hair iron produced for this purpose instead.



3. A short straightening method using a hair flat iron :
   First dry your hair for about 15 minutes using a dryer, then continue drying your hair and at the same time comb it with your fingers.
   Comb it carefully so that you will get the curl out.
   Then, for a short time (no more than five minutes) use the hair iron at the ends of your hair.
   This is a proven and safe way to straighten and keep your hair shiny.



4. Following blowing dry your hair with heat, We advise you to switch to cold hair (Most products have this option).
   It makes your hair shiny and it is healthier for your hair.



5. Always use a brush while blowing dry your hair.
   It makes your hair straight and saves time.



6. Blow hair dry at night for a great and straight look in the next morning.



7. Try putting some gel after dividing your hair into three sections while blow drying your hair with a comb for straightening your hair.

Hair style and Hair texture have to Work together

When deciding a hair routine, you first have to determine you hair type.
Hair texture is an important part of determining how your hair is cut, how you wash it and even what types of gel or mousse you need to use.

If you have fine hair, cutting in long angled layers around your face, leaving the rest at shoulder length. Color will add an appearance of volume, but if you aren’t a fan of hair coloring, you can try highlighting the top layers.

You may have to wash your hair a couple of times a day, especially in the summer heat. Use a deep cleaning shampoo to get out any oils that might weigh your hair down and make it flat.

If your hair is dry, you can use a gloss to add moisture to the ends.
Try a protein-based volumizer and work it into the base of the scalp.
Pin you hair about 2” from the hairline and let it dry.

This will make you look like you have extra volume and height on top.

Wavy hair must have layers.
Length isn’t as important.
Layers keep the hair from getting to big.

Shampoo only once a day and use a silicone based gloss or gel or mousse instead of an alcohol base product.

These alcohol base products tend to dry out your hair.
You can pin it up in the day and let it loose at night.

A curly hairstyle will warrant long hair, but ask for a blunt cut to keep you hair from getting too big.
Wash your hair every couple of days, and use a heavy conditioner and don’t rinse it out too completely.

You’ll need the extra moisture. Same goes with using alcohol based mousse and gels.
Use silicone-based products to keep you hair from drying out.

Maybe these tips will help you in your hairstyle issues and allow you to try something new or some new products.

Remember, your hair style and hair texture have to work together.

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Principles and Practical aspect on Laser hair removal

The use of lasers for hair removal has been studied for a number of years.
In this procedure, laser light is absorbed by melanin in the hair shaft, damaging the follicular epithelium.

A clinical study evaluated the use of the LightSheer™ Diode Laser for hair removal on 92 patients, all had temporary hair loss and 89% had permanent hair reduction.

Regrowing hairs were shown to be thinner and lighter than previously.

Extensive clinical use of this high power, pulsed diode laser has resulted in recommendations for patient selection and proper use of the laser.

Appropriate fluence settings have been shown to cause permanent hair reduction without damaging the epidermis, regardless of skin type.

Laser hair removal focuses on the endogenous chromophore melanin, which is mainly found in the hair shaft, with a small amount present in the upper third of the follicular epithelium.

When an appropriate energy source (such as a laser) is directed at the skin, light is primarily absorbed in the hair shaft melanin.

Heat is generated and diffuses to the surrounding follicular epithelium.

A similar principle applies to laser treatment of vascular lesions, where the heat generated after absorption by hemoglobin is transferred from the blood to the vascular endothelial cells.

Laser hair removal is based on the principles of selective photothermolysis, a combination of the appropriate laser wavelength, pulse duration, and fluence.

• Wavelengths between approximately 700 and 1000 nanometers (nm) are selectively absorbed by melanin.
  The competing chromophores (oxyhemoglobin and water) absorb less energy at these wavelengths.
  
  Therefore, any light source that operates between 700 and 1000 nm is appropriate for targeting melanin in the hair shaft.
  


• Pulse duration (or pulse width) must be equal to or shorter than the thermal relaxation time of the target to confine thermal damage.
  The thermal relaxation time of the whole follicular structure depends on its diameter and is on the order of tens of milliseconds.
  
  Consequently, the laser source must have a range of pulse widths to selectively damage different size follicles.
  


• Pulse width must be matched with the appropriate amount of fluence (energy per unit area) necessary to cause follicular damage.
  Hair removal devices available today include 694 nm ruby lasers, 755 nm alexandrite lasers, 800 nm diode lasers, 1064 nm Nd:YAG lasers, and filtered xenon flashlamps.
  
  An 800 nm diode laser (LightSheer Diode Laser, Lumenis Inc., Santa Clara, CA) effectively targets the melanin while deeply penetrating the dermis.

Lisette lee Arrested

A California woman traveling with a bodyguard on a private jet was arrested at an Ohio airport with 506 pounds of marijuana stashed in 13 suitcases, federal authorities said.

Lisette Lee, the bodyguard and two personal assistants were arrested Monday night after the Drug Enforcement Administration got a tip that the 28-year-old woman was traveling with a suspicious amount of luggage.

After the chartered plane landed in Columbus, one of Lee's assistants and her bodyguard helped baggage workers unload some of the luggage, authorities said. It took two men to carry some of the large suitcases, which were packed with bricks of pot, and three vehicles to carry all the luggage, authorities said.

Authorities also confiscated from Lee's bag three cell phones, cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and suspected drug ledgers that showed some $300,000 in transactions.

Lee was charged with conspiracy and possession of drugs with the intent to distribute. Her attorneys, Bill Meeks and Dave Thomas, did not immediately return a message left Wednesday. She was being held without bail pending a Friday hearing.

Her bodyguard and two personal assistants were released pending possible indictments, DEA agent Anthony Marotta said.

Lee told investigators that she chartered the plane from Van Nuys, Calif., to Columbus to visit a boyfriend and transport equipment to a horse farm. She said it was her fourth such trip.

She said a friend paid her $60,000 to take more than a dozen suitcases from Los Angeles to an unattended hotel room in Columbus, stay for a few days and then bring back fewer pieces of luggage, authorities said.

Lee later told investigators that she and her entourage knew the horse story was phony and that they were likely involved with "weapons and money laundering or something," authorities wrote in court papers.

If convicted, Lee could face up to 40 years in prison and a fine of up to $2 million.

Skin Tightening

Skin tightening is a unique facial non surgical rejuvenation option that produces
dramatic results.
Laser/IPL skin tightening effectively reduces the appearance of
wrinkles and loose skin for a smoother and more youthful appearance.

As we age, our skin changes.
Signs of aging can be treated with IPL skin tightening
to tighten skin on literally every area of the body.

IPL skin tightening became a very popular procedure for reducing the appearance
of fine lines, wrinkles, and other effects of skin laxity.
Facial skin tightening is noticeable immediately after the treatment.

You will notice
an improved tone and firmness of skin, fine lines will diminish or disappear and
wrinkles will be softened.

Additional skin tightening will be needed for best results.
Laser/IPL skin tightening helps patients achieve younger looking, smoother skin
without undergoing expensive surgeries.

Laser/IPL skin tightening is appropriate
for men and women.

Most people choose laser / IPL skin tightening to:

1. Firm forehead and cheeks.
2. 
   Lift the eyebrows.
3. 
   Tighten neck and jowls.
4. 
   Reduce eyes wrinkles.
5. 
   Diminish the appearance of cellulite.
6. 
   Tighten skin on the abdomen, buttocks, arms, and thighs.

Laser/IPL Hair Removal treatable areas

Almost any area of the body where unwanted hair is a problem can be treated using the latest laser/IPL hair removal systems.
Laser/IPL treatments can be used for either facial or body hair removal.

Treatments can last from a few minutes to most of an hour, depending on the size of the area being treated.

The larger the body surface area, the more time the laser hair removal treatment will take.

For instance, Laser/IPL hair removal of the bikini line area can take 15 to 30 minutes per session.

Laser/IPL hair removal of the chest area may take up to one hour.
Upper lip hair removal should take no more than 10 minutes.

The most popular areas are:

1. Upper Lip.
2. 
   Chin.
3. 
   Back.
4. 
   Neck.
5. 
   Bikini Line.
6. 
   Legs.
7. 
   Full Legs.
8. 
   Chest.
9. 
   Face.
10. 
    Forearms.
11. 
    Underarms.

Photofacial, The Newest and Popular Anti aging Method

The signs of aging play no favorites, they hit everyone eventually, and sooner or later people want to look younger and have less fine lines.

The photofacial is the newest and popular anti aging method that improves skin’s texture, tone and appearance.

Photofacials are series of gentle pulsed light treatments.
Precise amounts of light energy are delivered through the skin's surface to stimulate the production of collagen and as the new collagen forms.
It softens and tightens the appearance of aging skin.

The end result of treatment is smoother.
More even toned skin with less redness and decreased flushing, diminished blood vessels and more balanced pigmentation.

The skin after a treatment will have a natural, more youthful appearance.

Photofacials reduce redness, wrinkles, large pores and sun damaged spots.
The typical IPL Photofacial treatment lasts about 30 minutes.

IPL Hair Removal

IPL has advantages:
it can treat larger areas at one time.
It is safer and less expensive than laser treatment.
It causes considerably less pain and discomfort compared to other hair removal treatments.

There is little recovery time needed regarding IPL procedures.
People can usually return to normal activities immediately after treatment.

However, it is important to follow the recommended instructions after treatments such as minimal sun exposure etc.
Ask your laser technician about if any special care is required.

While IPL and laser hair removal have become an increasingly popular treatments, many people want to find out more about the specifics of the treatment, pricing and recovery after the procedure.

If you are tired of tweezing, shaving, waxing or using depilatory creams for removing unwanted hair on your body, the IPL/laser hair removal procedure just might be right for you.

You'll feel more confident when it's time to show off some skin after laser hair removal procedure.

Special Curly hair tips

Make sure you get enough protein in your diet.
Dairy products and red meat are essential to having bouncy curly hair.
A lack of protein in your diet will affect the color of your hair.

For example, if you do lack protein, your hair color will change in color from black to orangey red.

Steam Treat Your Hair:

Steam treatments promote easy absorption of water and moisturizers from conditioners to deeply penetrate the hair shaft.

Use a steam treatment especially when deep conditioning your hair.

Simply use a warm towel to cover wet hair after a shampoo wash or a steam cap for 20-30 minutes.
Follow it with a warm then a cool rinse.

The warm of the steam will open up the pores and help remove any dirt on the hair and scalp.

The cool rinse will close the pores and hair shaft to further protect the hair from any damage.

This is an excellent routine to do every two weeks.
Extensions need pampering too...

If you are wearing artificial or human hair extensions it's very important that you care for your scalp during this period.

These extensions can wreck havoc on the hair because they remove the hairs natural moisture content but also they stop moisture from reaching your hair.

While wearing extensions (regardless of whether they are artificial or not) always treat your scalp with a gentle massage using a scalp moisturizing cream or natural olive oil.

A great scalp massage cream that's not too oily or expensive is the Head and Shoulders Soothing Lotion for Dry Scalp Leave in Treatment or the Jane Carter Solution Scalp Nourishing Serum.

Carol's Daughter also has a line of scalp treatments available as well.
Deep Condition Braids!

If you are wearing braid extensions don't forget to condition them.

Since braids can remove the natural moisture content from our hair underneath, it's essential to moisturize.

A great tip is using a bottle with a diluted mix of water and a few drops of vitamin E oil.

Spray this mixture on your braids to promote moisture penetration.

This with help prevent knotting of the hair as well as shedding when the hair is taken down.

A good moisturizer is also important on the day you're going to take out your braid extensions.
Take Down Hair Moisturizing Cream is an excellent braid remover.

Also, after washing your hair always be sure your hair is completely dry to avoid bacteria and mildew from forming.

A great tip is using a micro fiber towel to help absorb water quicker.

Essential Ingredients for your Curly Hair:

Naturally curly hair requires moisture to restore it and keep it looking shiny.
Ethnic curly hair especially needs to have lots of moisture.

However, most ethnic products contain low end oils that weigh down and coat the hair, while non ethnic products dry the hair not adding enough moisture keeping it looking dull.

Here are some essential ingredients to look for when shopping for your curly hair products:

Amino Silk Acids (protein), Whole Oats, Wheat Germ, Jojoba, Avocado and Coconut Oil.

These natural ingredients add and maintain the hairs natural moisture balance keeping it looking shiny, bouncy and manageable..

Rosacea Treatment

Rosacea is a long-term disease that affects the skin.
Its symptoms include redness, pimples, and in later stages, thicker skin.

It is caused by dilated capillaries or tiny veins, usually on the nose, forehead and cheeks and it can be hereditary.

The exact cause of rosacea is unclear. It typically affects fair-skinned women between the ages of 30 and 50 and can be quite painful, particularly in winter, when cold air irritates the inflamed skin.
Rosacea can get worse, progressing to persistent redness, facial burning or itching, pimples, bumps, and visible blood vessels.

About 14 million people in the United States have rosacea.
Many people reported that rosacea can lower one's self esteem, self confidence and can cause to feel uncomfortable around other people.

Lasers / IPL treatments will help diminish or eliminate signs and symptoms of rosacea.
IPL treatments of rosacea could be the best treatments available, particularly for clearing up redness of the skin..

What Hair Removal Methods are Available?

People always had a natural desire to remove unwanted hair.

Hair removal practice has been around for centuries.
Women in ancient Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire removed unwanted hair.

Unwanted hair is often a greater concern especially for women and is far more common than we might think.

Men also often have unwanted hair on their back or chest.

Hair on women's bodies in our society was never considered a norm or attractive.
Excess or unwanted hair growth can be an irritating or downright embarrassing problem for women.

Unwanted hair makes women feel aged and unattractive.
There are many methods available to remove unwanted hair including shaving, tweezing, waxing, electrolysis, IPL, laser and other.

Not all of these methods have good results.

Shaving facial hair with a wet razor is not the best choice for women and is not recommended for them.

Facial hair grows back very quickly and appears thicker.

Waxing is another hair removal process.
Its effects generally last from three to eight weeks.
Negative side effects include pain and ingrown hair.

Shaving, tweezing and waxing provide only temporary results.
Electrolysis is a slow, time consuming and expensive procedure because each hair must be individually destroyed.

Electrolysis is also painful for some individuals and a potential for scarring.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and laser hair removal are considered the latest and most effective technologies.

IPL and laser hair removal both use light to cause thermal damage to the hair follicle.
IPL emits many different wavelengths of light and they are effective for use on different targets.

IPL differs from laser by being able to deliver greater energies at optimum wavelengths while causing less damage to the skin.

The laser beam is very narrow, only covering a small spot at a time, while IPL coverage is several times the area.

Therefore IPL treatments are faster and a bigger surface area can be treated.
At the same time IPL is safer, more comfortable, and more cost effective than laser hair removal..