Archive for June 21st, 2006
The key to a greate hair style for fine hair is a good cut with the right length and proper styling aids that promote volume, shine and movement.
Hair Cuts for Fine Hair
Fine, straight hair shows scissor mark, so look for a good stylist with
talent in precision cutting. Explore hair styles like layers and short, heavy bangs. They look very good on straight, fine hair and give the overall illusion of thicker hair.
When selecting a hair style, keep to shoulder length or shorter cuts. Layers will create an illusion of thickness. Avoid hair styles that involve razor cuts, as they only make your hair look shredded - unless your stylist is very experienced in razor cutting.
Hair Styles for Fine Hair
Avoid hair styles that require excessive blow drying as this tends to dry out your hair and make it even more susceptible to breakage then it already is. Keep up on managing your split ends as fine hair tends to split easily.
Another easy to maintain hair style for fine hair is bob hair style (see some samples of bob hair styles for fine hair). If you have soft, fine naturally wavy hair then you can go for a short, layered hair style. This is a manageable hair style for fine hair. Try to look for different hair cut style and inspiration in hair style galleries - just remember to consider your face shape and features.
Hair Products for Fine Hair
There are countless hair care products that are designed to add volume and the illusion of thickness to fine hair. Although the ingredients may vary, the end result is that these hair products are designed to adhere to the surface of your hair and create a thickening layer.
Use volumizing hair shampoo, conditioners that is specifically designed for fine hair. Fine hair products and treatments leave special film on the hair and provide more volume by separating the hairs from each other.
Always use the right conditioner for your hair type and avoid leave-in conditioners or intensive treatments. Make sure the product contain a powerful blend of proteins (help strengthen), ceramide (cuticle reinforcement) and other supporting ingredients like sucro-polymers.
When selecting hair products for fine hair look for those that are made from natural ingrediants and avoid products that will make you hair brittle or sticky.
Choosing the right hair style products for fine hair will give the hair more shape and body.
Scalp Condition
Keep your scalp in optimum condition by preventing build-up of oils and other products. If you don’t, hair follicles become blocked, and your hair cannot then be conditioned and lack of condition (moisture) will create frizzy and dry hair. It will also limit the amount of hair that can grow, and it will start to decrease in density. Thinning hair often starts in this way, when hair follicles become clogged by dried oils, fatty acids and hair product build-up.
Hair Color and Highlights
Hair color can also help make hair styles for fine hair appear fuller and thicker. For short hair cuts, you can highlights or lowlights to add interest and tone - this will also give any hair style for fine hair a soft texture and appearance of a lot more volume.
You can ask your stylist for Semi-Permanent hair color treatment first. These type of hair color treatments normally last for 6-8 weeks.
I strongly recommend that you don’t color your hair at home and get some expert advice on hair color. Fine hair is easy to damage or break and hair colors for at-home use are formulated differently than professional hair colors and aren’t always compatible.
June 21st, 2006
This study covers the world outlook for hair, nail, and skin care services across more than 200 countries.
For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question
(in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each country and across countries, latent demand estimates are created. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.
June 21st, 2006
By: American Academy of Dermatology
Each day, Americans are bombarded with advertisements for products and services to improve their hair.
While some of these products may enhance appearance, they also can contribute to hair loss.
August is Hair Loss Awareness Month and a good time to take stock of your locks. Breaking through the myths of hair loss and hair care is the first step to maintaining beautiful hair for life.
Speaking at ACADEMY ‘05, the American Academy of Dermatology’s summer scientific meeting, dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, M.D., clinical associate professor in the department of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C., dispelled traditional myths about hair care and discussed how poor hair care can contribute to hair loss.
“Hair loss affects 80 million American men and women and while it isn’t life-threatening, it can cause emotional distress,” said Dr. Draelos. “Disease, genetic predisposition and even poor cosmetic grooming practices all cause hair loss. Even simple changes in your hair care routine can result in healthier hair.”
Myth #1 – Dandruff does not contribute to hair loss.
Dandruff is caused by a fungus known as malazzesia globosa. This fungus is commonly found floating in the air which is why dandruff can be treated, but not cured. In addition to the scaling which characterizes dandruff, the condition also can lead to hair loss.
Studies have shown that with only 90 minutes of continuous scratching by the fingernails, it is possible to remove all of the cuticular scale, a protective covering on individual hairs, off of a hair shaft. This loss leaves the hair shaft weakened and permanently damaged, making it easily susceptible to breakage and hair loss.
“The most effective dandruff shampoos and conditioners contain zinc pyrithione,” advised Dr. Draelos. “These ingredients leave behind thin plate-like pieces of medicine on the scalp to prevent regrowth of the fungus, thus acting as a preventive measure for both dandruff and the hair loss associated with scratching.”
Myth #2 – Prescription shampoos treat scalp diseases, but also damage hair.
The two most common scalp diseases are dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, which is characterized by both redness and scaling. “People often view products that treat these conditions as harsh and medicinal,” explained Dr. Draelos. “These misconceptions have led many people to choose to live with the scalp itching rather than treat it with what they fear are harmful chemicals.”
Technological advances now allow prescription shampoos to have the necessary medication to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis while also containing the same mild cleansers found in cosmetic shampoos. “These potent prescription antifungals remain on the scalp, preventing reoccurrence and ultimately helping keep hair healthy,” said Dr. Draelos.
Myth #3 – As hair turns gray, permanent waves and color treatments should be stronger.
As people age, they lose melanin, the pigment that gives the hair color. To retain a youthful look, many people dye their hair. Hair dye interacts with the melanin already present in hair to produce the final hair color, but gray hair is less likely to dye as dark as hair that contains more melanin. Also, as hair ages, the hair shaft becomes finer, and thinner hair shafts are more susceptible to chemical damage from permanent waves and coloring.
“Hair growth slows with age, meaning the same hair is often chemically treated multiple times. The more the hair is treated, the more damage is done and the more chance for hair breakage,” stated Dr. Draelos. “As hair ages, perming and coloring solutions should be weaker and be left in contact with the hair for as short a period as possible.”
Myth #4 – Blow drying hair with heat gives the hair body.
Blow drying hair is a common morning ritual for many people. While it is a quick, convenient way to dry and style hair, blow drying damages hair as the high heat from a blow dryer can actually boil the water in the hair shaft leaving it brittle. In addition, vigorous towel rubbing or combing of wet hair also can cause hair loss, since wet hair is more elastic and more vulnerable to breakage than dry hair.
“Rather than blow dry, the hair should be allowed to air dry, with styling and combing occurring once the hair is partially dry,” recommended Dr. Draelos. “This will provide excellent body with less opportunity for hair shaft damage.”
“Hair Loss Awareness Month is a good time to refine your hair care routine. Keep your hair healthy by eating a well-balanced diet, avoiding overprocessing with chemicals and using styling tools that are flexible and easily slip through hair,” advised Dr. Draelos. “If you are experiencing itching or hair loss, visit your dermatologist to explore a treatment that will work best for you.”
The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org
June 21st, 2006
By: Anja Barger
The Roman emperor Julius Caesar wore a crown of leaves, but not because it was traditional headwear for a king.
Caesar donned the wreath to hide his baldness.
For men and women, hair loss has always been a source of social and psychological anxiety. As the hair goes, a person’s sense of self-esteem and identity tend to go with it. That’s understandable, since throughout history a full head of hair has been a symbol of virility, strength, and beauty. And healthy hair is as sexy today as ever.
Cultures since the beginning of time tried their own doubtful remedies for baldness, from powdered horn of unicorn to petroleum to X-rays. In truth, no “miracle” cure has ever been discovered, even in today’s age of sophisticated medical technology.
However, within the past 20 years, a non-drug cosmetic treatment applied directly to the scalp in the form of a shampoo and treatment has been steadily showing that it can reverse certain types of baldness and stimulate hair regrowth, according to Dr. Morton Walker, author of the book “How to Stop Baldness and Regrow Hair.”
Walker makes no grandiose claims that the treatment, Thymuskin®, will create sensational hair growth overnight. But as part of a regimen that includes understanding the causes of hair loss and the use of nutritional supplements, he is convinced the product can indeed help reactivate hair follicles and stimulate hair growth.
“Thymuskin® is not some magical tonic,” Walker writes. “Rather, it’s a stimulative natural substance possessed by every individual as a child. But it becomes much diminished or nearly lost altogether as one grows into adulthood. The natural substance is thymosin, a hormone secreted by one’s thymus gland.”
A chief player in the research that brought Thymuskin® to the market was a team of German scientists. One concept that emerged from the research is that baldness falls into a wide classification of disorders known as autoimmune diseases. With these disorders, the body’s own antibodies cause the inflammation and destruction of certain tissues.
Researchers have found evidence that thymosin might increase the number of T-lymphocytes (cells that fight off infectious agents) in the bloodstream. They also believe that thymosin may neutralize autoimmune reactions that cause hair follicles become defunct.
It is noted in clinical studies that Thymuskin is 67% effective for male pattern baldness, 95% effective for female pattern baldness and 85% effective for men and women with alopecia areata. Walker writes of numerous ways in which Thymuskin® can be effective: to prevent hair loss, diminish hair thinning in women during menopause, prevent hair loss during chemotherapy and quickly restore it afterward, stimulate new hair growth, and replace weak hair strands with strong hair. Walker notes that the treatment has proven especially useful to women in overcoming female pattern baldness.
June 21st, 2006
By: Mike Yeager
Have you ever wanted to change your hairstyles every couple of weeks? It doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you.
Thinking about different hairstyles simply means that you are a complex person made up of many different dimensions.
That is what brings you to this article, to get some information on different hairstyles.
First of all there is an important point to consider when considering about various short or long hairstyles . Do not try and fight the natural style of your hair. That is who you are.
A good stylist will encourage you to work with the hairstyle you were born with. After all, that is where your beauty is going shine from. Every woman wants incredible shine, more body, tresses that feel silky to the touch, with rich, natural-looking color that turns heads. Oh yeah, that’s right, you want that hair of yours to make heads turn and look your way. You can get all that if you choose good, quality products to treat your hair with.
Whether you are looking for a short hairstyle or formal hairstyle, good products and a good stylist will get you 99 percent of the way there. With some thoughtful searching you can find quality hairstyle products and great prices.
Take a few minutes to consider what you are looking for and consider what your needs are. Are you looking for a short, sassy hairstyle or long and luxurious hair? Whatever it is you will be able to find it and before you know it your hairstyle will reflect the person that you really are. Beautiful, elegant and attractive.
Mike Yeager is the publisher of www.a1-fashion-4u.com
June 21st, 2006