Archive for October, 2006
In the introduction to “Hair Trauma,” which makes its debut in back-to-back episodes on the
WE network tonight, the Manhattan salon owner Ellin LaVar shrugs helplessly and says, “Why can’t we all just get along?”
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It’s a rhetorical question. People who get along don’t get their own reality shows, and Ms. LaVar and the two siblings who work for her know it. That’s probably why these three, who attend church together every Sunday, don’t let a minute go by without a snit or a squabble.
There’s snipping as well as sniping. LaVar Hair Designs, on the Upper West Side, boasts clients like Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Donatella Versace and Julia Roberts. It’s not likely the show will ever feature any of these luminaries in a smock and foil wraps, but Venus Williams does show up on short notice in the premiere episode.
Ms. LaVar always makes room for stars, but she expects them to behave. “Even if a celebrity comes in, like Iman or Naomi,” she says, referring to Naomi Campbell, “there’s no hoopla.”
Once, she reminisces, Miles Davis dropped in, looking for a cut and curl. Ms. LaVar told him she would be glad to oblige, but not until she was done with the customer in her chair. Mr. Davis became a lifelong fan.
Longer, actually.
“He’s the first person I did that was dead,” she says, adding that other celebrities, anxious to look as good in their coffins as they do on “Access Hollywood,” have asked for a postmortem LaVar treatment in their wills.
For all its star-studded promise, the best characters on “Trauma” are the regulars. Jeff LaVar is Ellin’s brother and protector. A former opera singer, he gave up his career to care for his ailing wife and to help his sister. He’s a delight.
The villainess of the piece is Kim LaVar, the middle child. She has been fired 18 times since Ellin hired her in 1991. Alone among the LaVars, Kim seems unaware of the camera. This is not necessarily a good thing.
In the first episode, she has her chest waxed.
“I told her she should wax the Afro she got between her breasts,” Ellin says. Ouch. The scene is a hoot, but hardly a publicity boon for the waxing industry.
The show is more about trauma than hair, although the two often merge. At one point, thanks to an employee mistake, Ellin accidentally gives the wrong client a $1,200 hair extension. Ellin is livid, which is, of course, the point. But a little more information about hair extensions — this one looks like roadkill — would have enriched this typical reality-show snarkfest.
Still, underneath the bluster, Ellin LaVar comes across as a solid citizen and an impressive businesswoman. Compared with the Los Angeles stylist Jonathan Antin, star of Bravo’s “Blow Out,” she’s a beacon of modesty and self-restraint. She might have fired Kim 18 times, but that means she also rehired her all those times. If “Trauma” succeeds, it will be less because of the LaVars’ bickering than because of their basic decency.
HAIR TRAUMA
WE, tonight at 10, Eastern and Pacific times; 9, Central time.
Lashan Browning, producer and director. Produced by Red Moxie.
October 31st, 2006
Many of the most famous celebrities in both television and movies are sporting Sedu
Hairstyles. Celebrity Sedu hairstyles are one of the many latest fashion trends to come out of Hollywood. What makes the celebrity Sedu hairstyles unique though? Why are the Sedu hairstyles so popular?
The celebrity Sedu hairstyles are very popular for a lot of women who have naturally curly hair, or thicker and more course hair. Many celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Halle Barry, Angelina Jolie and many others do not have natural long smooth and flowing hair like you constantly see them sporting on television and in movies. The secret of many movie stars is their celebrity Sedu Hairstyles. Why would they choose Sedu hairstyles though?
The celebrity Sedu hairstyles are very popular for a reason. The Sedu hairstyles are created using the Sedu Hair Iron. The Sedu hair iron is uniquely designed and patented using ceramic plates that are actually made of tourmaline crystals. These are combined with a negative ionic charge in order to remove static from the hair. This alleviates the problems of cling in their celebrity Sedu Hairstyles. The end result is a Sedu Hairstyle that will last longer and look better than any other.
How do the celebrity Sedu hairstyles last longer and why? The patented ionic technology of the Sedu hair iron increases the hold in the hair. While this may not seem plausible at first, let us see why. Between the patented tourmaline ceramic plates and infrared heating technology the Sedu flat iron actually molds the hair. The celebrity Sedu hairstyles last longer because there is no need (On most Sedu Hairstyles) for hairspray or other chemicals, which often fail when exposed to heat or light.
What about dyed hair? Actors and actresses frequently have to dye their hair and change their celebrity hairstyles in order to fit better in certain roles. The Sedu flattener Iron is designed so that there is no conflict with dyes or tints normally used in hair coloring. The celebrity Sedu hairstyles you see can be done with any color or variety of hair.
Many ethnic actresses are big fans of the celebrity Sedu hairstyle. Often the desired result is simply to straighten curly, unruly or kinky hair. The Sedu hair iron’s unique patented design and construction make it ideal for this use. Many of the celebrity Sedu hairstyles you have seen are a direct result of using nothing more than the Sedu hair iron and little or nothing else.
Whether the celebrity and the celebrity Sedu Hairstyle in question is on Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Pamela Anderson (C’mon, you didn’t think her hair was naturally that way did you?) or one of the many other celebrity Sedu hairstyles being seen more and more among Hollywood’s elite, you can be sure the Sedu celebrity hairstyle was created using a quality made Sedu Hair Iron. If you want to make your own hair style comparable to the many celebrity Sedu Hairstyles, the first step is get your own Sedu hair Iron. The possibilities for your Sedu hairstyles or even celebrity Sedu hairstyles really are limited only by your imagination.
About The Author : Talia Phillips is a Professional Writer & Researcher. For more information about Sedu Hairstyles, Pictures & Beauty Tips.
October 31st, 2006
A. Everyone loses between 40 & 120 strands a day, depending on how much hair you have,
your age & your hair’s growth cycle. People with fine hair tend to have more of it & therefore will lose more of it than their thicker-haired sisters & brothers. Your hair also thins as you get older, particularly after menopause for women, but the thinning will stop & not continue as it will for men.
Here are common causes of hair loss:
1. Seasonality. You’ll lose the most hair in the fall — typically November and December when hair reaches maturity in its growth cycle.
2. Diet. Hair loss can occur through poor dieting, tight ponytails, even with age. According to dermatologist George Cotsarelis, M.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Hair and Scalp Clinic, iron deficiency may be the cause.
He states in the April 2006 issue of ‘Ladies Home Journal,’ it might be worth checking your levels with your doctor & take a supplement if they’re low.
3. Pregnancy Some women experience hair loss with pregnancy or as part of post-pregnancy hormonal changes. Other women experience hair loss when going on or off (usually off) the birth control pill.
4. Illness Sometimes it happens as a result of illness. Even stress, excessive weight loss, iron deficiency & thyroid problems can cause hair loss.
If you’re really worried, ask your doctor, however, experts say you really only need to worry if your part is getting wider or you can see your scalp through your hair. But don’t worry, not all hair loss is permanent. There is a specialty doctor called a ‘trichologist,’ an expert in hair problems. You can make an appointment and ask the doc for a diagnosis.
Extra tip: If you’re a woman you won’t experience male-pattern baldness. Women’s hair tends to thin all over. The only FDA-approved hair loss treatment for women is Minoxidil, according to scalp specialist David Kingsley, PhD, in the November, 2005 issue of ‘O’ magazine. Minoxidil works in 60-70 percent of cases by improving the follicle’s ability to produce hair, Kingsley said.
October 31st, 2006
Author: Karen Marie Shelton
Since the beginning of history the way a person
wore their hair was the express route to making a very personal statement.
Whether a woman adorned her hair with perfumes and jewels to attract a mate or warriors wore their hair in fierce styles to signal their strength, the examples are endless.
Hair “as a personal statement” continues even to our present day. It is commonly acknowledged that long lush hair worn on women is considered soft, pretty, sensual and sexy.
Meanwhile, women that adopt short, severe or outrageous styles are sending completely different messages.
Pink aka Alecia Moore (September 8, 1979) is a Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter is instantly recognized for her unorthodox and wildly outrageous sense. She gained fame initially as much for her bright Fuschsia hued strands as she did for her music.
Frustration at being marketed as another cookie-cutter pop act Pink has fought hard for creative control of her work. She also broke from the pack of pop stars with her various shades of pink, red and bleached white blonde hair that she mostly wear short and choppy.
In August of this year she shocked fans and The Runway Fashion Police by appearing in a gorgeous white gown and half of her platinum blonde hair shaved off.
One side of her pretty face was curtained by a soft sweep of shiny blonde strands extending directly from one side.
The front of her style appeared longer than the back where the buzzed section started.
As always, it was a risky look but for Pink not at all surprising. And yes, it got her lots of media ink, as much for her shocking new hairstyle as her appearance at the Emmy parties.
Steal Pink’s Hot Look
The secret to stealing Pink’s latest short saucy hairstyle is to start with a great hairdresser proficient with cutting shears and a clippers to get the buzzed back of the hear design.
If you look at Pink’s hair history since 2000 putting aside her various wild hues, she tends to prefer short to super short looks.
Although she has been known to wear extensions, for the most part she is a star that loves shorter styles.
Even though Pink is famous for her shades of bleached white blonde and of course pink, this style can work with any hair color.
There are some considerations to selecting this style which includes:
1. Your age
2. Profession
3. Face and body shape
4. Hair type, texture and condition
One of the advantages to this style is the wash n wear aspect, especially if your tresses are naturally straight and medium thickness.
Step By Step Instructions
If you’re still in the mood to try Pink’s latest hairstyle follow these steps:
1. Shampoo hair with your normal shampoo in lukewarm water.
If your hair bleached like Pink’s you may wish to opt for a moisture enhancing shampoo or one that is designed specifically for colored or bleached strands.
2. Depending on your hair texture, type and condition use a rinse out condition.
If your hair is thin or tends to be flat you may wish to avoid this step.
3. Finish with a cool/cold water rinse.
4. Towel blot hair to remove excess moisture.
For Stick Straight Strands
5. If your hair is stick straight, apply a styling mousse or gel (based on whether you want a softer or firmer finished style) and blow dry while picking the strands with your fingers.
For Naturally Curly Or Wavy Strands
For hair that has natural wave or curl, apply a cocktail of defrisant and straightening gel or a dab of leave-in conditioner with a straightening balm.
Finger pick through your damp tresses and then use a round brush while you blow-dry strands straight.
Remember to direct the hair over to one side as you blow dry. Aim the air from the dryer “down” the hair shaft from the roots to the ends.
Finish The Look
6. Finish with a spritz of hairspray for more hold or apply a tiny dab of shine serum into the palms massaging well. Lightly brush the serum enhanced palms over the top of your strands for a quick shimmer.
7. Finish this look with spectacular earrings or other accessories. The advantage of super short looks like Pink’s is that it allows you to play up your other assets.
8. For an optional dressy look add a tiny jeweled clip or jeweled bobbies along the front fring section.
Optional Looks
For a completely different finish, experiment with different styling products such as hair paste, wax or even different mousse consistencies.
Summary
With the current trend to wear “hair as the ultimate accessory” which was triggered by celebrity hairdresser Ken Paves, if you get bored with your short cut, pop on some clip-on hair and viola you are ready to channel a completely new persona.
Pink is the ultimate hair trend setter. While she embraced her girly girl soft side for her recent wedding, she took back her title of wild child with her latest half shaved short short look. Follow her lead if you dare.
October 31st, 2006
- Hair And Beauty Tips
Author: Paul Cucinello
Almost everyone from major movie stars and
celebrities to everyday people are obsessed with anti-aging products.
Every day a new product or a new surgery procedure comes to the market as the new “it” product for younger looks.
Yet so many women overlook a simple and painless method that is guaranteed to make anyone look younger. Hair color!
Coloring the hair should actually fall into that category because it can actually make you look younger. Changing your hair can significantly affect the way someone perceives your age.
“If you have grey hair with no shine and no color, you are doing yourself a disservice. You can dramatically change your look without having plastic surgery”, says Paul Cucinello, Color Specialist at the Christopher Stanley Salon in New York City.
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Listed below are some of Paul’s tips to look younger instantly:
Sometimes you need to go through pictures and look at how long we’ve been fooling ourselves.
Are you still sporting the same look as when you were a teenager? You don’t need to have the trendiest hair style but your cut should definitely be current.
Browse through some magazines. If you’re style is no where to be found, you’re probably ready for a change.
Lose the grey
The best thing about having grey hair is how beautiful the natural gradation of color is. It’s usually lighter in the front and gets darker in the back.
The most natural looking hair colors can be achieved off of hair with a gradient. Choose a semi or demi-permanent color that is closest to what your hair color was as a child only a little warmer. Demi-
Color will fill in the cuticle of the hair and restore your hairs youthful, healthy shine. Permanent color can completely erase grey but will create a much more harsh line as it grows out. Then, retouch your roots every 4-6 weeks.
Brighten up
Have mousy-brown hair? Don’t worry. This is the best hair to color to dye because it falls in the middle.
Going a little lighter or brighter is always a more youthful approach. Ask for colors like butter blonde, golden blonde, rich honey, honey brown, golden brown, or auburn.
Always Condition
After you’ve achieved the desired color, treat your hair like a very expensive fabric. Deep conditioners are essential. Not just the kind you buy in the stores.
In-salon treatments can stop hair from breaking and restore softness and shine to abused hair. Don’t rip through it with combs and fry it with heat styling tools.
Hair that is dry and damaged looks old and unhealthy.
Tone the Makeup Down
Foundation and powder dry up in fine lines and accentuate them. If you have good skin, show it off. Use a tinted moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher to protect your skin from sun damage.
Use concealer only on specific areas; broken blood vessels, acne or dark circles. Choose soft sheer colors that will only emphasize your eyes and lips not completely hide or re-color them. You want to look natural but enhanced.
Raise Brows
Try lightening your brows if they are too dark or add a bit if they are too light.
Brows should frame the face and bring out your eyes. They shouldn’t be drawing more attention to fine lines and wrinkles so make sure to keep them arched nicely and the right color for your new, youthful look.
Lash Out
If your eyelashes are blonde or too light, dye them black. You want dark, long lashes. Many spas and salons offer lash tinting and now you can also get eyelash extensions!
If you have fine or sparse lashes, run out right now and get lash extensions. They will look absolutely amazing! Individual lashes are applied with surgical grade adhesive and last for up to 3 months.
About Paul Cucinello
Specialist Paul Cucinello was voted as best colorist by New York Magazine and has been dubbed by beauty insiders as the “Brunette Specialist” but also works magic on blondes, redheads and gray hair.
Today, at the Christopher Stanley Salon, his primary focus is on hair color correction. Paul began his career at the Antonio Pietro Salon where he perfected his signature techniques.
His clients include celebrities, top magazine editors and major CEOs but the modest Paul isn’t concerned with impressing you with the names of his celebrity clients.
With a Major in Fine Arts from the Parson School of Design, Paul uses his passion for art to paint the tresses of each client with the perfect balance of shine, beauty and natural color.
To book an appointment or to learn more about Paul, please call the Christopher Stanley Salon at 212-924-2877.
October 31st, 2006
Women of color are flocking to Dominican salons, where they say beauticians have the talent to treat their tresses right.
ABOUT DOMINICANS
Dominicans — now the fourth-largest Hispanic group in the United States after Mexicans, Puerto Ricans and Cubans — come from the Dominican Republic. The Latin American country, about twice the size of New Hampshire, occupies the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola, a Caribbean island shared with Haiti. Most Dominicans in the U.S. have settled in New York City, but many are now migrating to other states, including Florida.
Ethnic groups in the Dominican Republic: white (16 percent), black (11 percent), mixed races (73 percent).
Dominican climate: tropical, with seasonal variation in rainfall.
Dominicans in the United States, as of 2005: 1,118,265 (4th-largest Hispanic group in the nation).
Dominicans in Florida, as of 2005: 121,675 (5th-largest Hispanic group in the state).
Dominicans in Central Florida, as of 2005: 18,439 (5th-largest Hispanic group in the area).
Ana Saldana knew what to do to attract customers when she took over a hair salon at an East Colonial Drive strip mall.
She put out a new sign that included her national flag — white cross in the middle, deep blue and red squares. On another sign, she posted the bold message: “Now with Dominican style.”
She was counting on Latinas, Caribbean and African-American women to recognize the Dominican flag — and to know about the Dominicans’ reputation for mastering a variety of ethnic hair.
Most of all, she was banking on the diverse society Orlando has become to build her customer base. About 28 percent of women in metro Orlando belong to a minority group.
“I’m not Dominican. I’m black. But I’m happy I found them, because they know how to deal with black hair,” says Erica Peterson, 25, a University of Central Florida student getting her hair done before the weekend. “I just came here and asked them to make me look pretty.”
The Dominicans attribute their expertise to the racial mix of the Dominican Republic, a Caribbean country of Spanish, African and Taino Indian influence.
Many of them honed their skills as they took part in the island’s cultural life, where women would sit in the shadow of trees to talk and do one another’s hair — often using natural products such as coconut oil, avocados and aloe vera to control frizziness in a tropical climate.
“The old-timer Dominican women, like me, know about hair from the time they were little girls,” says Saldana, 49, a native of Santo Domingo.
Trend spreads like wildfire
Dominican salons that cater mostly to women, such as the Jireh Hair & Nail Dominican Style that Saldana manages, are popping up throughout Orlando and the rest of Florida. Cities such as New York and Boston have had them for years.
The Orlando salons attract enough clientele that two compete within a couple of miles on East Colonial Drive, just east of downtown.
Saldana plans to open a third one farther east.
There are others along growing multicultural corridors around Semoran Boulevard, Goldenrod Avenue, Curry Ford Road, John Young Parkway, Orange Blossom Trail and Deltona Boulevard. And other Hispanic salons throughout the Metro Orlando area employ Dominicans.
“Many of the Hispanic beauty salons in Orlando are being purchased by Dominicans, because Hispanics from other nationalities are looking for the Dominican beauticians,” says Luis Ramos Valdes, publisher of the biweekly newspaper El Dominicano.
Ramos Valdes distributes his publication to about 80 salons, mostly owned or managed by Dominicans, within the Metro Orlando area stretching from St. Cloud to Longwood.
Brigitte Miranda, who distributes products to about 600 Hispanic salons from Orlando to Tampa says that Dominican and Puerto Rican shops are her major customers.
As of 2005, U.S. Census Bureau estimates put the number of Dominicans at about 18,440 in Central Florida — only 3 percent of Hispanics. Puerto Ricans make up 46 percent of area Hispanics.
“Every year, the number of Dominican hair salons doubles or even triples,” she says. “There’s a lot of them who are coming from up North.”
The Dominicans’ success is thanks to a reputation for straightening the curly hair of Latinas, blacks and others of mixed races. As the stylists say, Dominicans do a “mean blower.”
Mastering the technique
Straightening is a multistep process. Stylists wash and condition hair with products from Spain, Italy and the Dominican Republic. They set the hair on rollers to stretch it and use egg-shaped dryers for better heat control. They blow-dry to style it with round combs. Hot curlers are banned from most Dominican salons because they say those damage hair.
“Hair from white people is easy and quick,” says Ana Nin, 46, of Salon Tips Cuts Dominican in Deltona. “But with Latino and black hair, which can be curly, thicker or kinky, we have to take our time. Other places just burn that hair.”
The special care she gets is what keeps Michelle Tall, who is black, returning to Salon Dominicano, the other East Colonial Drive shop that advertises its heritage. Its awning displays the Dominican flag. Heartbreak songs known as bachatas play inside.
“I am a regular, yes,” says Tall, 39, a Winter Park resident. “They are into healthy hair, and their technique is a little different than your traditional stylists . . . My mother comes here. My sister has come. You almost create an extended family because you trust them.”
Sobeida Sanchez, the owner of Salon Dominicano, says that her most loyal customers are blacks and Puerto Ricans who have heard the buzz. The salon was just featured in Latina magazine as one of the top shops in the country.
“I started the salon with another name, calling it ‘Empire,’ and nobody was coming,” Sanchez says. “When I changed it to ‘Dominican hair salon,’ business picked up quickly.”
Women who are desperate to find Dominican salons in cities throughout the U.S. surf the Web.
Donna Pough-Rivera, a Deltona resident who is black, gave other salons a try when she moved here from New York. But she gave up and hit the online message boards.
“It didn’t work out at the other hair salons. The technique just wasn’t there,” Pough-Rivera, 44, says. “I’d go into these hair salons and ask if anyone could do ethnic hair, and it looked like no one knew what I was talking about.”
In her 17 years in the Orlando area, Sylvia Bartlett has gone to many a salon, but some of those trips had turned into scary experiences for the Puerto Rican woman.
“I would get out of the salons and rush home to wash and dry my hair again,” says Bartlett, 42, “because we Latinas have loopy hair, and it’s not like that American straight hair, that you just put the blower on and it falls into place.”
But about a year ago, Bartlett found the Dominicans, women who, she says, turn her hair strands to silk.
Victor Manuel Ramos can be reached at vramos@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-6186.
October 30th, 2006
Oily Hair. Seems like it would be a good thing to have and a good way to keep hair
from becoming excessively dry. But if you ask those who have this condition, they’ll tell you it’s anything but good. Hair clumps together. It’s a dirt attracter and it’s difficult to style.
What Causes Oily Hair?
Hair looks unattractive and it can develop an offensive smell. In fact, people with this type of hair or scalp are often looked at by others as if they need lessons in personal hygiene. For some, this may be true. But for the majority of those with persistent oily and greasy hair problems, it’s either hereditary, it’s caused by a hormonal imbalance (especially during a woman’s menstrual cycle), or it’s the result of using too much or the wrong type of styling product which simply builds up over time. Women with polycystic ovaries can suffer from oily hair and scalp as well. Other symptoms includes acne, oily skin, or dandruff.
Adolescents experience bouts of excessively oily hair, along with their oily skin because of the wildly fluctuating hormonal changes occurring within their bodies. Women who are pregnant, whose hair is otherwise perfectly healthy, develop oily hair for the same reason.
How to Get Rid of Oily Hair?
Other than covering oily hair with a hat, is there any oily hair treatment or way to deal with this unsightly situation? Of course there is.
Entire hair care product lines exist to deal strictly with this kind of problem. They contain compounds that reduce sebum, and many even contain antiseptic compounds and substances to relieve the itchiness often associated with oily scalp and hair.
Look for shampoos that contain no detergent or mild detergent like sodium laureth sulfate. You’d think that using harsher detergents would rid your hair of oil faster, but this is not true. These will only dry the scalp and increase itchiness, and actually cause more oil production.
If you have dry hair and oily scalp then you can apply a mild conditioner to hair, but only apply to the hair ends up to the middle of the shaft, and avoid the scalp. Otherwise using a conditioner is not highly recommended.
If you prefer a natural remedy or shampoo for your hair, you’ll be happy to know you have several options. Look for hair products that contain any of these ingredients:
Jojoba oil – Because it contains many of the properties found in sebum, the oil our skin produces naturally, this ingredient helps reduce dryness caused by harsh detergents by replacing the lost sebum. Indians used Jojoba oil to treat their skin and hair problems.
Rosemary oil – This is a great scalp cleanser and hair root stimulator.
Tea tree oil – It’s gentle, it works to strip excess oil, and it helps fight dandruff and bacteria.
Sage – This helps to dissolve built-up deposits of oil and can also make hair shafts thicker.
Eucalyptus – Helps bring the scalp back into balance by regulating the production of sebum. Relieves and reduces inflamed skin, too.
Chamomile – This will enhance the hair’s shine and intensity. If your hair has highlights, products with a lot of chamomile may further enhance these highlights.
Some other everyday ingredients that help control greasy hair include aloe, egg whites, menthol, sorbitol, kaolin, citric acid and/or citrus, and starch.
Once you’re finished washing and conditioning, you can apply hair care products, as long as you use those formulated for your hair.
These help reduce the transfer of oil from the scalp to the hair which keeps excess oils off the hair. These products encourage a nicer type of shine and make hair easier to style. Styling products, including lotions and mousses, containing alcohol are safe to use as well. But your hair does not benefit from products that contain extra moisturizers made from glycerin and silicone, nor should you apply a serum or a cream-based product.
And finally, if you have oily hair, do yourself a favor and get a hair style that is manageable.
October 30th, 2006
Do you suffer from a dry scalp and hair? Whether these conditions have been caused
by external situations like over-processing, or whether they’re something you’ve lived with all your life, you’ve probably tried every product that’s ever been made. Before giving up in frustration, you owe it to your hair and your scalp to try just one more product.
It’s a product that you might not have previously considered trying, or maybe it’s one that you did not even realize existed. What is this product that will work miracles on your dry scalp and hair? It’s hemp shampoo and it’s made from the rich oils found in the seeds of the hemp plant.
How can a dry scalp and hair benefit from a shampoo made from hemp seed oil?
To better understand this connection, it’s important to know more about the properties of the hemp seed. The first thing to realize is that the hemp plant has been around for centuries and throughout history, various civilizations have discovered a variety of different uses for this plant. The hemp seed itself contains a significant amount of protein, second only to the soybean.
The oils of the hemp seed contain several of the essential fatty acids the body needs including Omega 3, Omega 6 and gamma Linolenic acid, and three unsaturated fatty acids including gamma linolenic acid, oleic acid and stearidonic acid.
The fact is that they are different varieties of the same species, according to industry experts. The difference is that drug-grade hemp contains high levels of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is psychoactive, while industrial hemp (the one used in beauty products, shampoo and conditioners) has so little THC that it’s virtually drug-free. Therefore, any beauty products containing hemp are free of illegal substances, according to the companies.
Source: 1998 Fairchild Publications, Inc
To learn more about the benefit of hemp seed oil and hemp shampoo for dry scalp and hair visit abouthemp.com
So what does all this mean for your dry scalp and hair?
It means shampoos and conditioners made with oils from the hemp seed are terrific moisturizing agents because they help restore the cells that have been damaged by harsh chemicals, excessive perms, bleaching, coloring, and even by other excessively harsh hair care products. When you use a shampoo made with hemp seed oil, the end result is hair that not only looks and feels healthier, it literally is healthier.
These products are no joke! In fact, there’s an entire industry devoted to utilizing the full benefits of hemp seed oil. These products are being used by individuals who want organic products containing ingredients that have been proven to make a difference.
The moisturizing properties of the fatty acids found in hemp seed oils truly help dry scalp and hair by increasing the scalp’s capacity to retain more of its natural moisture. Shampoos made from hemp seed oils help sooth and even restore skin that is dry or damaged.
Want even more reasons why you should switch to using hair and skin products made with hemp seed oils? Then how about this? Because they contain properties high in antioxidant value, using these products can even help slow down and minimize the effects of aging!
So put an end to the uncomfortable feeling you get from your dry scalp and hair. Start using hemp seed shampos and conditioners and in no time, your hair will look and feel better. It’ll be shinier and it’ll be more manageable.
October 30th, 2006
Split ends are the easiest type of hair damage to control. Split ends are the result
of normal hair wear and tear, but can also by toweling your hair too vigorously when it is wet, over blow drying, and excessive coloring, bleaching, or perms. Anothe factor that can lead to split-ends is sun exposure. Fine hair is especially prone to splitting.
There is no real cure for split-ends. All you can do is have the ends trimmed and be more careful in the future. However like damaged hair split-ends can also be repaired by special serums (lotion-type products) containing polymers that help mending the damaged area and provide a temporary solution.
If you suffer from chronic split ends then resign yourself to having a regular trim every six weeks, or so, as the damage reappears.
While there are no “real cures” for other types of damage, you can keep your hair looking at least acceptable by using a deep conditioner once per week and shampooing with a mild shampoo. Be careful not to scrub your hair too vigorously as this may intensify the damage.
In case of hair damage, hair coloring and other chemical treatment should be avoided until your hair gets a chance to stabilized and get its natural condition.
Continue with the conditioning treatments until your healthy hair has grown back in.
October 30th, 2006
It’s pretty easy to end up with damaged hair thanks to all of the products, coloring
processes, hot rollers, blow dryers, and curling irons that we subject our hair to on a regular basis.
Although damaged hair can affect your appearance, it’s not the end of the world and it certainly isn’t permanent. You can avoid many of these problems and in some cases even repair the damage.
Symptoms And Cause
The symptoms of damage vary depending upon the event or events that caused the damage. The most common symptoms are “breakage” hair that breaks easily, a bad case of the “frizzies”, split ends, hair that has lost its shine or luster, and hair that has rough spots or feels rough all over.
Wind, rain, pool and saltwater, sun, pollution, harsh chemicals, excessive perms, bleaching or coloring your hair, and even teasing it too much can result in damaged hair.
Regardless of the cause, you can usually do something to make it look at least better than it does at the moment.
Treatments And Solutions for Damaged Hair
There are products and intensive treatments that can help you repairing damaged hair to some extend. The repair products contains silicon based polymers that can glue those small cracks on your hair fiber and cover your hair with some protective films and bring your hair back in shine - at least from cosmetic point of view.
These products provide you with some temporary solution and is quite useful specially when you are away for long business trips or holidays and have no access to your stylist.
Treatment for damaged hair and repairing products includes moisturizing and intensive conditioning. There are two types of treatments - one for overheated and dry hair and the other is designed for damages caused by chemically treated hairs.
See also the benefit of hemp shampoo for chemically treated damaged hairs.
These products also offer additional protection and will help preventing(reducing) future damage while cleansing and conditioning hair fibers.
Products rich in antioxidants can also help repair cellular damage caused by pollutants and product build-up.
Learn how solve damaged hair problems with cranberry oil.
October 30th, 2006
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