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12/7/2016 0 Comments

In the News: Hair and Beauty

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Beauty by the Numbers
The 2016 holiday season is just around the bend.  His/Her list is long on goodies to buy for loved ones, and gifts he/she desires most. Happy reading.
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Meet the hair dealers, from growers to collectors to buyers
Anthropologist Emma Tarlo just published a new book, Entanglement: The Secret Lives of Hair, investigating the weird culture and business surrounding hair, from Jewish wig parlors to its use in Hindu temples to hair loss clinics. In an excerpt at Smithsonian, Tarlo tells of the hair trade, tracing the path from the growers to the sellers to the buyers: 
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Olaplex sues L’Oréal USA
The California-based professional hair care maker filed suit this month, claiming L’Oréal infringed on its patent and engaged in false advertising...
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FDA announces new sunscreen guidelines
To expedite the review and approval process for over-the-counter sun care, the US Food and Drug Administration issued new guidelines this week, outlining the data required to demonstrate that sun care ingredients are generally recognized as safe and effective.
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Safe hair care spares hair, dermatologists report
A common cause of hair loss and breakage known as acquired trichorrhexis nodosa, or TN --often more prevalent in African-Americans -- can actually be remedied through appropriate use of cleansing products, hair care and styling practices, say researchers at Johns Hopkins.
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6 Things No One Tells You About Coffee
Despite the fact that most of us drink it every day (about 2.1 cups’ worth), there’s still some essential java info that not everyone knows.
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12 Practical Healthy Eating Habits for Kids
Nurture your kids to become the best eaters they can be with our healthy eating habits that will help kids have a healthy and happy relationship with food.
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Leaving a Nasty Yelp Review Makes You an A**H***
Oh, the Internet. We love it and hate it for many reasons. One of them is the instant gratification we receive when posting on social media, like that of instant revenge. With one click, you can do so much harm. Yelp is the epitome of this. But to all the people who are out for a vendetta via Yelp, here’s a few things to consider before you put your fingers on that keyboard:
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12/5/2016 0 Comments

Top 6 Braid Hairstyle Trends of 2016

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Braids are like jewelry for your hair. There isn’t a hairstyle that doesn’t look prettier, more polished or more interesting when it contains a braided embellishment. Whether they’re slicing through straight strands, nestled in a cloud of curls or fashioned into full-on braided hairdos, braids give your look a compelling new twist! There are dozens of types of braids—two-strand twist, three-strand, French braids, Dutch braids, fishtail braids, waterfall braids, box braids, just to name a few. Right now, many of these braids are being fashioned and combined in exciting new ways. For an up-to-the-minute review of the latest braid trends, along with tips for achieving the plaits of your dreams, here’s a report from the hair stylist pros at Matrix.

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12/3/2016 0 Comments

Press Release: 2016 Wealth & Finance Business Award for Best Men's Salon - San Francisco

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​The 2016 Wealth & Finance Business Awards Winners Announced
 
Hair By Brian has been awarded: 
Best Men's Hair Salon 2016 - San Francisco
United Kingdom, December 01, 2016 - Wealth & Finance magazine have announced the winners of the 2016 Business Awards.
 
It goes without saying that, the team at Wealth & Finance International encounter many well-run, successful and well-respected firms each and every day, across all regions and too many industries to mention.
 
However, once in a while, something comes along that makes even our team of seasoned professionals sit up and take notice. It could be a new firm making waves in its industry, an established company raising the bar in its sector or even the announcement of a business’s latest round of results that have seen them surge ahead of the competition, all we know is, we recognize something truly special when we see it.
 
As such the 2016 Wealth & Finance Business Awards have been set up to bring these truly special firms, their work, and their people to the wider audience they deserve.  We are recognizing the firms that, through their innovative methods and outstanding results, are changing the way we view their industry and seeing them surge ahead of their competition.
 
Commenting on the program Awards Coordinator said: “The corporate landscape requires great skill and commitment to successfully navigate, and as such it is a great honour to be able to turn the spotlight on all of our deserving winners. I would like to wish them continued success in the future.”
 
To learn more about our deserving award winners and to gain insight into the working practices of the “best of the best”, please visit the Wealth & Finance website (http://www.wealthandfinance-intl.com/the-2016-business-awards) where you can access the winners supplement.
 
About Hair by Brian:
Brian Fisher is an independent hairstylist located in the Union Square/FiDi area of San Francisco specializing in Men’s and Women’s haircuts and haircolor.  As a business owner he has been recognized and awarded numerous times as an outstanding Men’s Hair Salon.  With over 20 years in the hair salon industry and 10+ years working behind the chair, Brian has the experience to provide clients with some of the best hair care in the San Francisco Bay Area.   Brian takes the time to listen to your personal preferences and posses the skills, craft, and experience to bring that vision to life for you.   
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12/2/2016 0 Comments

4 Things We Learned from Kate Middleton's Hairstylist

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Pro tip: if you're at a blowout bar and want a style that holds the perfect amount of bounce (who doesn't, right?) ask your stylist to use Kate Middleton as a reference. Widely considered the patron saint of good hair, behind every enviable look is her mane man Rossano Ferretti, who, fun fact, coined the term balayage all the way back in 1987, and revolutionized the industry with his "invisible cutting" technique. Unlike a blunt cut, the method hides any evidence you were even chopping your layers in the first place, and even if you go for a dramatically shorter length, there aren't any harsh ends to serve as an indicator.  
 
Here, Ferretti outlined four golden hair rules to follow for layers worthy of an actual tiara.

Keep It Timeless
Sure, trendy cuts and colors are fun to experiment with, but when establishing your trademark look, stick to a classic one that feels organically you. "Beauty is about harmony, and I can't cut your hair without taking your personal style and face shape into consideration, so when we do consultations with our clients, I need to know you and what you like, otherwise I won't know how to make you happy," says Ferretti, who notes that most of his clients don't bring in reference photos. "If you bring a picture, of course it makes your stylist's job quicker and easier, but someone else's haircut may not be the best option for you." Guidelines are fine, but Ferretti recommends not working against how your hair naturally is, and before committing to a cut, a thorough consultation with your stylist that touches on how your strands behave and the look you'd like to achieve is always important. "I never really talk about trends—the goal is to be beautiful in your own way, so it's about personalization," he adds.

Work With Your Natural Color and Texture
At Ferretti's salons, the pro veers away from any treatments that can be overly-damaging on the hair, and even when doing color, he takes a very organic approach. His "Aquarella" technique, which is similar to the "Babylights" effect in that it mimics a gradual lightening by the sun, uses your base color as a reference, and only veers one to two shades from it to add dimension. Rather than covering the first signs of greys with a darker tint on some clients, he'll enlist this method in an effort to avoid too dramatic of a change. "I've been suggesting to people my whole life to use the hair in the most organic way. If you already have a nice haircut, you can follow your natural hair movement when styling, or even air-drying," he says. "Use your hands to separate your hair while it's damp, then pin your curls, layers, or waves into place for a few minutes. Just follow what the hair does, and let it dry in the most organic way."

Wash Your Hair Less
You've likely heard whispers that washing your hair on the daily isn't necessary, and Ferretti is here to confirm your beliefs. "Shampoo two to three times a week. Really, two times a week would be the perfect balance," he says. "If you wash every day, it tends to create the opposite effect on your hair. If you're oily, the oil comes more often as you wash as the foam in shampoo can strip your hair." How often you deep condition depends on your hair type, but generally speaking, once a week is a good amount to indulge in a mask or treatment. Unless you go to the pool or gym every day, less is more in terms of the lather-rinse-repeat motions, and your blowout has more staying power as a result.

Develop a Hair Regime
Especially when getting your hair colored, a solid after-care routine is needed to maintain the pristine state of your strands. In addition to your shampoo and conditioner, Ferretti suggests making it a point to use a hair oil and serum prior to styling, especially if you live in an area with a lot of pollution. "You have to give your hair extra protection, especially considering the region, how the water is, and how polluted it is," he explains. "You can have a gorgeous haircut, but if you don't have the correct regime, it won't hold up. In the way a bad cream can ruin your skin, harsh products can impact your hair."

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12/1/2016 0 Comments

As the Chair Turns - December 2016

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What's Inside This Month

4 Things We Learned from Kate Middleton's Hairstylist
Top Braid Hairstyle Trends
Overdue Bathroom Cleaning Task
Extend the Life of Your Flat Iron
Trend Alert: Tiger Eye Hair Color
Make your appointment before the Holidays
Women's Hair Loss: Causes and Solutions
Barbers vs Hairstylists
Trending in Men's Hair
Men's Style: Short Back and Sides
Men: Growing and Maintaining Long Hair
Movies Opening This Month
Hair Clipper Maintenance 101
DIY Dry Shampoo
Coming Soon on DVD / Streaming
History Lesson: Hair Dye's Colorful Past
Dates for Your Calendar: December
Hair Care: Repair the Damage
Cookies Cookies Cookies
Recipe: San Francisco Pork Chops
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