Sunday, November 14, 2010
Great Yahoo! Article on Hair Health
Here is a great article just published on Yahoo! about general hair health and recognizing different problems along the way. I have people asking me about this kind of thing all the time. Great information....and as always, if any of the more serious problems persist, your doctor is always the best person to talk to.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Yesterday's "Hair Myth" article on Yahoo! News
There was an article posted on Yahoo! yesterday that was originally from "Good Housekeeping", about hair myths. While they had some decent points with some things, their article was not 100% factual. So I am going to post the article then include my thoughts.
Think brushing your hair 100 strokes each night is healthy? Will frequent trims really make your hair grow faster? Read on to discover the simple truths behind great hair.
Myth: Frequent trims make hair grow faster.
Truth: "Hair grows a half-inch per month, whether you cut it or not," says John Barrett, owner of the John Barrett Salon in New York City. Hair may grow slightly faster in the summer, but that has nothing to do with the stylist's scissors and everything to do with hormones, which do speed growth a little. One thing a trim will do: Eliminate split ends, making hair look better.
** Agreed. It won't make it grow faster, but if you don't trim your hair often enough, your hair will start to "cut itself", in the form of split ends and breakage. This helps diminish that.
Myth: Stress can make your hair fall out.
Truth: Although your hair is falling out all the time, to the tune of 50 to 120 strands per day, it's possible that you may lose a few more strands when you're "catastrophically" stressed, meaning you have had a major life change such as a divorce, lost job, or surgery, says Gerome Litt, M.D., an assistant professor of dermatology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. "Other culprits are pregnancy or antibiotics. After a few weeks, it will almost certainly grow back."
**WRONG...Traumatic Alopecia is a very real problem. People have been known to lose hair over severe stress and trauma, and it doesn't always grow back quickly.
Myth: Switching shampoos can make hair look healthier.
Truth: It may seem so, but experts scoff. "Hair can't tell the difference between brands or build up tolerance to any product," says London-based hair and scalp expert Philip Kingsley. "Your favorite shampoo will work the same every time you lather up, week after week, month after month." If you have very oily hair or favor a particularly sticky styling product that contains wax, it does pay to use a clarifying shampoo once every two weeks to wash away residue. Good Housekeeping's Beauty Department recommends Redken Hair Cleansing Cream and Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo.
**Agreed...and look, they love the two clarifying shampoos that I do!!!!
Myth: If you pluck out one gray hair, two or three will sprout in its place.
Truth: While this isn't true, plucking out those gray strands is a bad habit. You can damage the roots, causing infection or leaving a scar.
**Agreed. and if you pull it out, when it grows back it will be more noticeable when it is short and is sticking out.
Myth: You can't make flat, fine hair look full of body.
Truth: Five minutes with a set of large hot rollers will add life to straight hair.
**WRONG!! Some fine hair is actually missing a part of the hair that gives it elasticity and allows it to hold curl. This part is called the Medulla. If you have fine hair that won't hold a curl for more than a few minutes, you are most likely missing this part of your hair. There is no roller that can create this missing link for you. Perms are usually a good alternative for a finer haired person that really longs for curl.
Myth: Rinsing with ice-cold water after a shampoo will give you shinier hair.
Truth: It might wake you up, but a dousing of cold water will have no effect on the shininess of your tresses.
**Agree and Disagree. Cold water seals the hair cuticle, which when left open, creates the illusion of frizziness. If you seal the cuticle, the hair can appear slightly shinier. Rinsing with cool water also helps preserve the life of your color.
Myth: Coloring your hair causes major damage.
Truth: Products today — both at home and in the salon — are gentle enough not to weaken hair. In fact, some contain extra conditioners that may leave hair more manageable than before. Although it's not necessary, "it can't hurt to consult a professional stylist the first time you do anything permanent to your hair or scalp," Kingsley counsels.
**Agreed
Myth: You should brush your hair 100 strokes every day
Truth: "Brush it only to style it, because brushing pulls hairs out of their follicles and possibly weakens individual strands," says Kingsley.
**Agree and Disagree -- You don't want to overdo it, but brushing well before washing your hair is great to loosen oil from your scalp and allowing for a great shampoo, while distributing some of your natural oils through the rest of your hair
Myth: You can mend split ends with the right products
Truth: Once they're split, that's it. The only thing you can do then is cut them off. Celebrity stylist Jimmy Paul suggests making split ends less noticeable by applying a product containing silicone or beeswax. It will temporarily seal ends together, making hair softer and more manageable. Try: John Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops and John Barrett Bee Hold.
**Agreed, but I prefer Moroccan Oil :)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Myth: Frequent trims make hair grow faster.
Truth: "Hair grows a half-inch per month, whether you cut it or not," says John Barrett, owner of the John Barrett Salon in New York City. Hair may grow slightly faster in the summer, but that has nothing to do with the stylist's scissors and everything to do with hormones, which do speed growth a little. One thing a trim will do: Eliminate split ends, making hair look better.
** Agreed. It won't make it grow faster, but if you don't trim your hair often enough, your hair will start to "cut itself", in the form of split ends and breakage. This helps diminish that.
Myth: Stress can make your hair fall out.
Truth: Although your hair is falling out all the time, to the tune of 50 to 120 strands per day, it's possible that you may lose a few more strands when you're "catastrophically" stressed, meaning you have had a major life change such as a divorce, lost job, or surgery, says Gerome Litt, M.D., an assistant professor of dermatology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. "Other culprits are pregnancy or antibiotics. After a few weeks, it will almost certainly grow back."
**WRONG...Traumatic Alopecia is a very real problem. People have been known to lose hair over severe stress and trauma, and it doesn't always grow back quickly.
Truth: It may seem so, but experts scoff. "Hair can't tell the difference between brands or build up tolerance to any product," says London-based hair and scalp expert Philip Kingsley. "Your favorite shampoo will work the same every time you lather up, week after week, month after month." If you have very oily hair or favor a particularly sticky styling product that contains wax, it does pay to use a clarifying shampoo once every two weeks to wash away residue. Good Housekeeping's Beauty Department recommends Redken Hair Cleansing Cream and Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo.
**Agreed...and look, they love the two clarifying shampoos that I do!!!!
Myth: If you pluck out one gray hair, two or three will sprout in its place.
Truth: While this isn't true, plucking out those gray strands is a bad habit. You can damage the roots, causing infection or leaving a scar.
**Agreed. and if you pull it out, when it grows back it will be more noticeable when it is short and is sticking out.
Myth: You can't make flat, fine hair look full of body.
Truth: Five minutes with a set of large hot rollers will add life to straight hair.
**WRONG!! Some fine hair is actually missing a part of the hair that gives it elasticity and allows it to hold curl. This part is called the Medulla. If you have fine hair that won't hold a curl for more than a few minutes, you are most likely missing this part of your hair. There is no roller that can create this missing link for you. Perms are usually a good alternative for a finer haired person that really longs for curl.
Myth: Rinsing with ice-cold water after a shampoo will give you shinier hair.
Truth: It might wake you up, but a dousing of cold water will have no effect on the shininess of your tresses.
**Agree and Disagree. Cold water seals the hair cuticle, which when left open, creates the illusion of frizziness. If you seal the cuticle, the hair can appear slightly shinier. Rinsing with cool water also helps preserve the life of your color.
Myth: Coloring your hair causes major damage.
Truth: Products today — both at home and in the salon — are gentle enough not to weaken hair. In fact, some contain extra conditioners that may leave hair more manageable than before. Although it's not necessary, "it can't hurt to consult a professional stylist the first time you do anything permanent to your hair or scalp," Kingsley counsels.
**Agreed
Myth: You should brush your hair 100 strokes every day
Truth: "Brush it only to style it, because brushing pulls hairs out of their follicles and possibly weakens individual strands," says Kingsley.
**Agree and Disagree -- You don't want to overdo it, but brushing well before washing your hair is great to loosen oil from your scalp and allowing for a great shampoo, while distributing some of your natural oils through the rest of your hair
Myth: You can mend split ends with the right products
Truth: Once they're split, that's it. The only thing you can do then is cut them off. Celebrity stylist Jimmy Paul suggests making split ends less noticeable by applying a product containing silicone or beeswax. It will temporarily seal ends together, making hair softer and more manageable. Try: John Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops and John Barrett Bee Hold.
**Agreed, but I prefer Moroccan Oil :)
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Extensions!!!
We are happy to announce that we are now using the Ultratress Extensions. They are FABULOUS!!! The hair is high quality and they are virtually seamless. I will be doing Alison's extensions on Thursday, and plan on taking lots of pictures before and after, so for those of you who are thinking about having them done, you'll have a good idea of what they look like.
I know Alison is excited...so am I!
I know Alison is excited...so am I!
Trends at the Orlando Hair Convention 2010
I always have people asking me "what's new and up and coming" when it comes to hair. Honestly, there's very little that's not popular right now. Some people still love the super straight look. Natural texture and wave are still very popular. Texturized cuts, blunt cuts, side bangs, heavy bang, no bang...you get the gist. I've also been seeing a lot of braids.
When it comes to color, everyone is so different. I still have a large request for chunkier highlights, but not the same "color blocking" that I saw two years ago. I also have a lot of requests for natural looking color.
One thing about me, if you don't know already. I can do "blended" highlights and lowlights. Do I like them? Not really. Will I try to talk you out of having them super blended? YES. Most people I talk to love the look of children's hair...when it is untouched and naturally highlighted/lowlighted. If you look at a kid's hair, their colors are not completely blended...you will see some areas that are heavier and some that are lighter. That's the way I like to do color. Come to me for your SIGNATURE look...not for the same old highlights that everyone does. :)
When it comes to color, everyone is so different. I still have a large request for chunkier highlights, but not the same "color blocking" that I saw two years ago. I also have a lot of requests for natural looking color.
One thing about me, if you don't know already. I can do "blended" highlights and lowlights. Do I like them? Not really. Will I try to talk you out of having them super blended? YES. Most people I talk to love the look of children's hair...when it is untouched and naturally highlighted/lowlighted. If you look at a kid's hair, their colors are not completely blended...you will see some areas that are heavier and some that are lighter. That's the way I like to do color. Come to me for your SIGNATURE look...not for the same old highlights that everyone does. :)
Scheduling Appointments
Hi All!
I recently celebrated my one year anniversary with Shear Elegance Salon of Trinity, which is, in my opinion, the best salon in the Trinity area. :) I am happy to continue to call that salon my home, and thank all of my clients, old and new, for their patronage over the past year. (and some, for tracking me down after all of the chaos at George Josef!)
For new clients that are looking to schedule appointments with me at the salon, please specify that you'd like an appointment with me when you call, so I can ensure you end up in my chair. :) I'm looking forward to meeting you soon!
I recently celebrated my one year anniversary with Shear Elegance Salon of Trinity, which is, in my opinion, the best salon in the Trinity area. :) I am happy to continue to call that salon my home, and thank all of my clients, old and new, for their patronage over the past year. (and some, for tracking me down after all of the chaos at George Josef!)
For new clients that are looking to schedule appointments with me at the salon, please specify that you'd like an appointment with me when you call, so I can ensure you end up in my chair. :) I'm looking forward to meeting you soon!
Favorite Product Lines
So I have a lot of people that ask me on a regular basis for recommendations on various products. While I am Redken born and raised, and I will always recommend their products first, there are people who like to question other product lines as well. So, here are my favorites:
Favorite Clarifying Shampoos: Redken Hair Cleansing Cream or Pravana Sulfate Free Clarifying Shampoo. (When on a strict budget, I can also comfortably recommend Neutrogena "The Anti-Residue Shampoo". If you need a GOOD clarifying and the shampoo doesn't do the trick, you need a salon service for the Redken "Pre Art" system.
Favorite Smoothing Shampoos: Redken Smooth Down or Real Control. Alternative lines: Bumble and Bumble Coco, Phyto, Tigi "Control Freak".
Favorite Volumizing Shampoos: My pic on this is one product, and it's the Matrix Volumizing Shampoo. It smells super clean and gets all the gunk out of your hair to make it feel light and bouncy.
Favorite Line for people with thinning hair: Nioxin. If there is hair to be grown, Nioxin will provide the perfect conditions on your scalp for it to grow.
Favorite Deep Conditioners: Redken Real Control Intensive Renewal Alternative Lines: S Factor deep conditioning treatment; Moroccan Oil hair masks, Tigi "Dumb Blonde" for reconstructing damaged hair.
Favorite Oil: Moroccan. Hands Down. As of right now, I can't find a competing brand that is similar enough as far as benefits and features go.
Favorite Blow Dry lotion: Redken Satinwear 02. You can also combine this with the 06 straightening balm for some extra hold, or ringlet 07 if you're blowing it out to have some bend at the ends. (both of these have anti-humectant properties to fight humidity.) When the weather isn't so humid, I often combine Satinwear with 07 Velvet Gelatine. Alternative lines: Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream.
Favorite Texturizer/Paste: Rewind 06. I just love it for shorter cuts, or to show off piece-y layers.
Favorite Hairspray: Ok, I will say that Redken holds great, but I am picky about scents of products. I don't care for the scents of any of the redken sprays. SO, my recommendations are Rusk W8less for a soft hold, Sebastian Shaper for a stronger hold, and White Sands for an extreme, "once in a while" updo glue type of hold. I also like "Big Sexy Hair".
Favorite Blow dryer: I love my Babyliss Nano Titanium 2000Watt dryer. My last one lasted me three years of working on clients, and is still working. I've upgraded to the newer, lighter version, and I love it just as much. At home, I use a Bed Head dryer that I love as well, that is more of a budget friendly option.
Favorite flat iron: Chi or Solano Sapphire. Solanos have a comb attachment, so it's good for gals with long hair. Chi is a reliable iron that I love, but must be used carefully by women with finer hair. ALWAYS protect your hair with a heat protectant product.
My favorite heat protectant is Satinwear 02 because it doesn't have much of a feel to it at all, so it won't seem like you have "product" on your hair when you're done.
***Please know that my "favorites" are subject to change at any time. I am constantly trying new products to find what I feel most comfortable recommending to you!***
Favorite Clarifying Shampoos: Redken Hair Cleansing Cream or Pravana Sulfate Free Clarifying Shampoo. (When on a strict budget, I can also comfortably recommend Neutrogena "The Anti-Residue Shampoo". If you need a GOOD clarifying and the shampoo doesn't do the trick, you need a salon service for the Redken "Pre Art" system.
Favorite Smoothing Shampoos: Redken Smooth Down or Real Control. Alternative lines: Bumble and Bumble Coco, Phyto, Tigi "Control Freak".
Favorite Volumizing Shampoos: My pic on this is one product, and it's the Matrix Volumizing Shampoo. It smells super clean and gets all the gunk out of your hair to make it feel light and bouncy.
Favorite Line for people with thinning hair: Nioxin. If there is hair to be grown, Nioxin will provide the perfect conditions on your scalp for it to grow.
Favorite Deep Conditioners: Redken Real Control Intensive Renewal Alternative Lines: S Factor deep conditioning treatment; Moroccan Oil hair masks, Tigi "Dumb Blonde" for reconstructing damaged hair.
Favorite Oil: Moroccan. Hands Down. As of right now, I can't find a competing brand that is similar enough as far as benefits and features go.
Favorite Blow Dry lotion: Redken Satinwear 02. You can also combine this with the 06 straightening balm for some extra hold, or ringlet 07 if you're blowing it out to have some bend at the ends. (both of these have anti-humectant properties to fight humidity.) When the weather isn't so humid, I often combine Satinwear with 07 Velvet Gelatine. Alternative lines: Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream.
Favorite Texturizer/Paste: Rewind 06. I just love it for shorter cuts, or to show off piece-y layers.
Favorite Hairspray: Ok, I will say that Redken holds great, but I am picky about scents of products. I don't care for the scents of any of the redken sprays. SO, my recommendations are Rusk W8less for a soft hold, Sebastian Shaper for a stronger hold, and White Sands for an extreme, "once in a while" updo glue type of hold. I also like "Big Sexy Hair".
Favorite Blow dryer: I love my Babyliss Nano Titanium 2000Watt dryer. My last one lasted me three years of working on clients, and is still working. I've upgraded to the newer, lighter version, and I love it just as much. At home, I use a Bed Head dryer that I love as well, that is more of a budget friendly option.
Favorite flat iron: Chi or Solano Sapphire. Solanos have a comb attachment, so it's good for gals with long hair. Chi is a reliable iron that I love, but must be used carefully by women with finer hair. ALWAYS protect your hair with a heat protectant product.
My favorite heat protectant is Satinwear 02 because it doesn't have much of a feel to it at all, so it won't seem like you have "product" on your hair when you're done.
***Please know that my "favorites" are subject to change at any time. I am constantly trying new products to find what I feel most comfortable recommending to you!***
Day I won't be available in August
Hi folks, I just wanted to let everyone know ahead of time that I won't be in the salon on Saturday, August 14th. It's my birthday and well....I just wanted a nice four day weekend. :) I hope this doesn't inconvenience anybody, and I made sure my schedule is already blocked off. Just letting everyone else know, in case you were planning on scheduling your appointment around that time.
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