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12/14/2016 Hair Loss Isn’t Just a Guy ThingWhether it’s short- or long-term, women lose hair the same way men do. It might thin all over, or your center part could get wider and wider. You might even get a bald spot at the crown of your head. Women's Hair Loss: Thinning Hair Causes and Solutions (Slideshow)   It’s a critical styling tool that’s part of any hairdresser’s styling arsenal – the flat iron. You can use it for straightening, creating bouncy curls, setting fingerwaves, etc. However, if you are using your flat iron on a regular basis, you may experience the dreaded “gunk” build-up or “gummy” residue.
GOT BUILD UP? Make sure that after every use, you wipe down the plates and barrels with an appliance cleaner to prevent product build-up and ‘burn-in.’ If you do have product build-up, use a scrubbie made for Teflon pans on a warm iron…this helps to remove any buildup,” says Terri Taricco, vice president of marketing for Helen of Troy. TURN IT OFF: Don’t forget to unplug your iron after each use. “Leaving them on for extended periods of time shortens the life span of the appliance and it may cause discoloration of the metallic finish,” adds Tarrico. UPKEEP: Make sure you clean your flat iron with a soft cloth after every use. When using a professional iron cleaner, never spray the iron when hot, as this could potentially damage the plates of your iron. LOOSE HINGES: After many uses, you may experience loose handles. To fix, remove the hinge cover and tighten the nut. If you are afraid of breaking your appliance, stay on the safe side and send it into your manufacturer (many provide warranties upon purchase). As with cleaning, make sure your flat iron is completely turned off before you take it apart. PROPER STORAGE: Make sure to store your flat iron in a safe, secure travel bag. It will protect it from breaking and nicks. Opt for a heatproof bag – it will provide a good protective barrier between any working surface. Also, avoid wrapping the cord around your flat iron. Continuous wrapping will cause stress to the wires (within the cord) and eventually you may find your flat iron not working on you one day. That wouldn’t be good. (source)  When was the last time you wiped down your curling iron or cleaned out the back of your hair dryer? If you can't remember—or you didn't even know that was a thing you had to do in the first place—then it's definitely time for a deep clean before your next styling session.
Tackling Your Linty Hair Dryer Notice how the vent on the back of your blow dryer tends to fill up with lint over time? The good news is cleaning it out is simple. The bad news? It can get a little tedious, especially if it's been a while since you've cleaned it out (uh, if ever). What you'll need: A vacuum, a dry toothbrush, soap and hot water, and a pair of tweezers or a toothpick. Instructions: Every hair dryer is slightly different, but regardless of your model, you should be able to pop the intake vent cover off the back fairly easily. Once you're in, eHowsuggests you use the toothbrush to brush away any dust, lint and debris you see. Then, suck out the rest with the hose attachment on your vacuum cleaner. If you still see lint trapped in the back of your hair dryer, use the tweezers or toothpick to pull it out until it's clean. If the vent cover is dirty as well, rinse it with soap and hot water (just make sure you dry it thoroughly before you put it back on). Voila—no more dusty drying sessions! How often you should clean it: Stylecaster recommends cleaning your hair dryer every three weeks, but if you don't use it frequently, clean it whenever you start to see build-up. Cleaning Your Flat Iron and Curling Wand If you've had your hot tools for a long time, you know one thing to be true: Inevitably, your hair straightener or curling iron will be covered in mystery gunk. Okay, so it's not really a mystery—it's more like an amalgamation of all your favorite hair products. It makes your heat styling tools look gross, and it can even get in your hair and make it smell less like your favorite shampoo and more like burnt hairspray. Cleaning your hair irons is pretty straightforward overall, but the difficulty level depends on how caked on all that build-up is. What you'll need: A clean dry toothbrush, cotton balls, a slightly damp cloth, and rubbing alcohol or baking soda (you can also buy an inexpensive hot tools cleaner from Ulta for $5.99, if you prefer). Instructions: First, make sure your tools are unplugged and completely cooled down. Then, pick your poison—determine whether you want to use a heat styling tool cleaner, rubbing alcohol, or baking soda (if you choose baking soda, Good Housekeepingsuggests making a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water). Next, dampen a cotton ball or cotton pad with your chosen cleaner and use it to gently buff away all that nasty gunk. Use the toothbrush—or a Magic Eraser, as per PureWow's suggestion—to scrub away any particularly stubborn build-up. When your tools are clean, gently wipe them down with the cloth. How often you should clean it: Again, it depends on how often you use your curling iron or straightener, but for moderate to frequent use, Stylecaster says you should clean it every two weeks or once a month. Is this going on your weekend to-do list? How frequently do you use and clean your hair styling tools? (source) 12/7/2016 0 Comments In the News: Hair and Beauty 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. Read More > 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: Read More > 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... Read More > 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. Read More > 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. Read More > 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. Read More > 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. Read More > 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: Read More >  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." (source) |
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