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Hairs have always been the most important factor in defining and improving anybody’s persona to a great level. Infact, in high profile society, it is said that one’s class can be judged by the way he manages his hairs. With the new innovations in technology, hair saloons are also taking full use of modern techniques to make hairs look more beautiful every time.
www.hairstraightening.co.uk is the website of one such hyper-advanced salon in the heart of London who is determined to provide many hair improving services which includes most famous facilities of hair coloring, hair straightening and hair extension. As per researches, these three are the most liked of the all hair improving techniques. Let’s review them one by one.
Hair Coloring
Hair coloring not only enhances the beauty of the hairs but at times they also work as hair texture. Its not that it is a brand new concept but men and women all over the world have been coloring their hairs using plants, flowers and their pigments. This trend of coloring hair has gained popularity in recent times as more and more men and women are getting their hairs colored from blonde to blue. It has been estimated that more than 75% of women are using hair coloring for one purpose or the other. It is said that a nicely done hair coloring can add shine in your hairstyle and spice and in your personality. It also makes some type of hairs to get styled very easily.
Hair Straightening
Hair straightening is another very popular and in demand hair improving technique. Once someone tries this, it becomes very difficult for him/her to switch on to some other style. Below is the few hair straightening services which are offered by comptonhair.
1. Wellastrate
2. Yuko Hair Straightening System
3. Ionic Hair Retexturizing
4. L’Oreal’s X-Tenso Cera Thermic
Although every technique is as popular as the other but at www.hairstraightening.co.uk it is the Yuko Hair Straightening System that is considered the best and is always used for hair straightening. This is the good thing about this salon that they use best products available in market for every service they give.
Hair Extension
Hair extension is the one stop solution various problems related to hairs and it’s the latest buzz in the hair styling market. Whether the cause is natural or medical but still this technique of hair extension is also very popular among the young generation for the sake of their style statement. In this salon synthetic hairs are used for hair extension and it is made up of harmless fibers like Kanekalon and Toyokalon. But to get a more natural look many guests prefer to get hair extension done through natural human hairs which is also done here.
It is very obvious that a person will get noticed if he is having a great hairstyle and it is also very sure that a great hairstyle can make some others follow it. At www.hairstraightening.co.uk, every effort is made to make you feel ensured that your hairs are looking more than just perfect and with them you are ready to take over the world.
Zoltan is a content writer for Hairstraightening.co.uk; Visit the site (http://www.hairstraightening.co.uk) for more information about Hairdressers London, Hair Salon UK and Hair Colour Correction.
February 28th, 2008
Yes, that’s right. There’s actually some styling involved in men’s facial hair styles. It’s not enough just to let nature take its course. So if you’re thinking of growing a moustache or beard, or even a soul spot, you want to read this brief guide for some quick tips on creating and maintaining your facial hair style.
Moustaches and beards have seen an increase in popularity in the last several years. While you won’t see a lot of goatees these days, you will see a great number of soul spots, small patches of hair in the center of the chin. Oh, and the ZZ Top beard is definitely out - though you have to wonder why it was ever “in” in the first place.
Men’s facial hair styles come in a wide variety. Choosing the best facial hair style is actually more than just letting the hair on your upper lip grow out. And there are several things to consider before deciding on a facial hair style. Some things to consider are:
Length of your mouth
Size of your nose
Fullness and size of your upper lip area
Thickness of facial hair
Texture of facial hair
Color of facial hair
Shape of jaw and chin lines
These things are important because, for example, you can grow a moustache to help balance a large, round face. You can disguise a soft jawline with a beard. You can also round out a square face or pointy chin with a beard. Facial hair is a great way to camouflage a wide variety of flaws, including acne scars. To help you decide what facial hair style is best for you, consult your hair stylist or barber. They’re great resources and can be a big help.
Having facial hair does take time and effort. First you have to grow out the hair and endure the scruffy look for a while. Then you’ll have to shape and maintain your facial hair style with regular trimming. How often you have to trim depends on how fast your hair grows. Hair tends to grow a little faster in the winter, so be prepared to do your trimming more often. You’ll want to invest in a good, high-quality trimmer for your moustache, beard, goatee or soul spot. You can also use a comb and scissors, but trimmers are generally a little faster.
Be prepared for your facial hair to grow in different directions. This means, especially if you have a beard, that you will most likely need to use a combination of trimmer and scissors techniques for facial hair maintenance. You may want to plan for quick trims with the trimmers during the week, with a longer session on a weekend morning for full trimming.
If you find you have bare patches in your moustache or beard, you can blend the hair using the trimmers blending attachment. You can also use colored eyebrow pencils that match the color of your facial hair to fill in any blank spots. Just be sure to use a waterproof pencil so that it doesn’t run if you get sweaty during a work out. You can find eyebrow or facial hair colored pencils at beauty supply stores or online hair supply websites.
To make facial hair style work It’s also very important to take care of every other grooming aspect as well. Your skin care, hair styling and your entire picture. You can find more helpful information about grooming at Grooming Guide.
With so many celebrities sporting moustaches, beards, goatees and soul spots, facial hair has never been more popular. Just don’t grow your moustache or beard thinking you won’t have to care for it. Facial hair does take time and care. You will even want to shampoo and condition it to keep it looking it’s best, but it’s well worth the admiring looks you get, now, isn’t it?
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February 27th, 2008
“Hairstyles cut contains all the information you need for fabulous looking hair that suits your own unique looks, and your personal lifestyle. Whether you want an easy style that will keep you looking good from morning to midnight without too much effort, a fun look for a frivolous event, or a classic coiffure for a glamorous celebration. Our hairstyles Gallery shows you how to achieve perfect results every time.”
Hairstyles for Round Shape Face
The gentle waves help deflect from the roundness of her face. Extremely curly or flat hair only accentuates roundness. She has just the right amount of curl here.
Kirsten’s hair has layers, which are important on a round face. Styles that fall just below the chin helps elongate the face. You have to be careful with short haircuts, your head can appear rounder with a bob, especially if you were also blessed with a short neck.
The best hairstyles generally include:
1. Layered bangs rather than straight or heavy bangs.
2. Short styles which give height.
3. Styles that add length.
4. Styles that keep the sides of your hair short or close to the face.
5. Curls around the crown, but never near the cheeks, to create height. Keep the sides of your hair short with a curly style.
6. Longer to very long styles with bangs and a graduated shag or layers so that the face and the neck are given a slenderizing shape.
Hairstyles for Oval Shape Face
As oval is considered to be the ideal face shape it is therefore the most versatile, so nearly every hair style will look good on this face. Also your hair is Frizzy hair that can be the toughest to defeat, I recommend that you get your hair trimmed ever 4-6 weeks You should go for a long, shoulder length haicut. and I think layered cut will suits you best with your face.
The best way to take advantage of your ideal oval face shape is to decide which feature you want to highlight. For example, if your eyes are your best feature, wearing long, slightly side-swept bangs with longer hair on the sides of your face will make them stand out. If you want to call attention to your cheekbones, however, a short pixie cut with wisps that hit the center of your face will do so. Basically, just decide what your favorite feature is and have your stylist cut layers which land at the same length as that feature.
Hairstyles for Long Shape Face
If your face shape is: Long — narrow jawline and hairline. Skip short cuts, jaw-length bobs, or styles that add height on top.
The one haircut you should avoid if you have a long face is a bob. A short, blunt cut, especially where the hair comes to the corner of your mouth, will accentuate the length of your face, particularly in the chin area. You should also avoid short bangs and volume on top.
Instead, create volume on the sides. The best way to achieve this look is either to blow-dry on a low speed with a round brush or use large Velcro rollers around your face. Velcro rollers can be used after your hair is dry. Just heat them up with your hair dryer and let them cool for about 15 minutes. Also, try to keep your hair off your face as much as possible. This will open up your features and make your face appear fuller.
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February 26th, 2008
Although drug follicle hair testing isn’t new, the new means of using the technology has many communities wondering where student rights stand.
Recently, private high schools and many public ones are using drug follicle hair testing technologies to screen students for drugs and alcohol. Public schools get away with the controversial test by making it mandatory only for students participating in extracurricular activities and sports.
Drug Follicle Hair Testing Explained
A series of assessments called FAEE, fatty acid ethyl esters and EtG alcohol testing are done to measure the amount of FAEE and EtG markers that are revealed in the drug follicle hair test. The more alcohol a person has consumed, the more markers will be present on a test. With only a pencil thickness amount of hair cut from the scalp, a drug and hair alcohol testing laboratory can find out what a person’s approximated consumption of alcohol has been up to a 30 day history and if the hair sample is longer, as much as a year of alcohol consumption can be tested.
Recently, the private school, Bishop Kelly High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma decided to approve mandatory drug testing for every student. Because the school is a private school and not a public school, the school can decide to do things a little differently. Due to recent anonymous survey given to its students, the school found that there was indeed a problem among some of its current students. The drug follicle hair testing was then implemented, with the cost of test, around $60 each passed onto the parents. The drug follicle hair testing is a random selection of the student body. No legal action will be taken to any student that happens to come up positive for drugs or alcohol but a counseling session will be required with the parents to see if help can be administered before legal action is needed. The second time the same person is found having abused drugs or alcohol, the student will be asked to leave the school.
What Message Are Teachers and Parents Sending to Their Kids?
Several legal professionals besides outraged kids and parents think that the country was founded on the basis that people were free to make their own choices and that mandatory testing like this already sends a message to students that “you are not trusted” and therefore have to be set under a microscope. This lack of privacy goes against so much of what our country is founded on. Some parents wonder if students will go to extremes to try and deter a potentially positive test result by shaving their heads, drinking harmful solutions or volunteer to quit a school in defense.
Some schools have decided that with $60 per student it is a lot of money and have decided to hire full time security guards to monitor student activity. Other schools have found great success with a solution like drug follicle hair testing for several reasons:
• The test is less evasive than a urine or saliva test
• Less likely to be tampered with
• The test prevents students from experimenting on the weekends
• $60 is worth a year’s worth of evidence
Drug follicle hair testing is quite remarkable, and now alcohol detection in hair is available to schools where it wasn’t a possibility before. The great news about this kind of testing is that it isn’t just to send students into fits of rage, it is also a tool to help police with evidence for drunk drivers, it can be a tool for coaching alcoholics and drunk addicts on the road to recovery and can ensure that employers hire the safest and most sober employees possible- now that is good news.
About the Author:
Melissa Peterman is a web content specialist for Innuity. For more information regarding drug follicle hair testing go to Trimega Laboratories.
February 25th, 2008
Hairs have always been the most important factor in defining and improving anybody’s persona to a great level. Infact, in high profile society, it is said that one’s class can be judged by the way he manages his hairs. With the new innovations in technology, hair saloons are also taking full use of modern techniques to make hairs look more beautiful every time.
www.comptonhair.co.uk is the website of one such hyper-advanced salon in the heart of London who is determined to provide many hair improving services which includes most famous facilities of hair coloring, hair straightening and hair extension. As per researches, these three are the most liked of the all hair improving techniques. Let’s review them one by one.
Hair Coloring
Hair coloring not only enhances the beauty of the hairs but at times they also work as hair texture. Its not that it is a brand new concept but men and women all over the world have been coloring their hairs using plants, flowers and their pigments. This trend of coloring hair has gained popularity in recent times as more and more men and women are getting their hairs colored from blonde to blue. It has been estimated that more than 75% of women are using hair coloring for one purpose or the other. It is said that a nicely done hair coloring can add shine in your hairstyle and spice and in your personality. It also makes some type of hairs to get styled very easily.
Hair Straightening
Hair straightening is another very popular and in demand hair improving technique. Once someone tries this, it becomes very difficult for him/her to switch on to some other style. Below is the few hair straightening services which are offered by comptonhair.
1. Wellastrate
2. Yuko Hair Straightening System
3. Ionic Hair Retexturizing
4. L’Oreal’s X-Tenso Cera Thermic
Although every technique is as popular as the other but at www.comptonhair.co.uk it is the Yuko Hair Straightening System that is considered the best and is always used for hair straightening. This is the good thing about this salon that they use best products available in market for every service they give.
Hair Extension
Hair extension is the one stop solution various problems related to hairs and it’s the latest buzz in the hair styling market. Whether the cause is natural or medical but still this technique of hair extension is also very popular among the young generation for the sake of their style statement. In this salon synthetic hairs are used for hair extension and it is made up of harmless fibers like Kanekalon and Toyokalon. But to get a more natural look many guests prefer to get hair extension done through natural human hairs which is also done here.
It is very obvious that a person will get noticed if he is having a great hairstyle and it is also very sure that a great hairstyle can make some others follow it. At www.comptonhair.co.uk, every effort is made to make you feel ensured that your hairs are looking more than just perfect and with them you are ready to take over the world.
Zoltan is a content writer for Comptonhair.co.uk; Visit the site (http://www.comptonhair.co.uk) for more information about Hairdressers London, Hair Salon UK and Hair Colour Correction.
February 22nd, 2008
Yes that’s right, the latest in cosmetic treatments is now available in Melbourne, laser hair removal is the future of personal grooming. For those wishing to finally, and permanently, remove unwanted, and un-slightly, hair growing in undesired areas.
Both men and women can now look forward to never having to shave, or pluck away, unwanted hairs. Any or indeed all areas of the body, may now have unwanted hair growth, permanently removed.
The new treatment that is in use in Melbourne, laser hair removal is nowhere near as painful, or as uncomfortable, as non permanent, traditional hair removing ideas like waxing. Laser treatment is not only permanent; it leaves the patients with a totally silky smooth, look and feel, to any part of the body where the process is applied.
You may choose to request total hair removal from a specific part of the body. Or alternatively, your Melbourne, laser hair removal technician, can thin down hair in any part of the body, such as on the chest, or perhaps the arms, of male patients.
Another advantage over waxing, or shaving, is you no longer have to deal with the itching, and rashes, caused as the hairs begin to re-grow through your skin. This unpleasant side-effect is of course, avoided with laser treatment as the hairs do not grow again.
Studies have shown that approximately ninety percent of laser treatment patients do manage to achieve total, and permanent, hair loss if they take a course of approximately five to seven treatment sessions.
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February 21st, 2008
Hair comes in a variety of textures from fine to coarse. It can suffer a range of hair damage from fraying, split ends to damage caused by straightening hair with chemical agents or hair irons.
There can be hair damage due to heat from blow dryers or curling irons, hair coloring problems, or even scalp problems like over-production of oil from the sebaceous glands.
But if hair is healthy and protected from over exposure to heat and harsh chemicals, it should require nothing more than a good quality shampoo (perhaps one formulated for a specific hair type) and weekly conditioning either with a commercial product or a natural mixture like rosemary and olive oil. Problem hair is usually hair that is being damaged by either an internal or external agent that can be eliminated by a change in routine or habits.
Ten Things That Cause Hair Damage
All to often what we choose to do to our hair in terms of style and supposed “care” actually damages the hair. In addition, our life habits have a significant impact on the health and appearance of the hair.
Caffeine
The jury is still out on the effects of caffeine on the body and its associated systems like the hair. In most cultures, the mild stimulant caffeine, commonly distributed in coffee and soft drinks, is a matter of daily routine. Caffeine has the effect of stimulating the central nervous system, heart, and lungs and will stave off fatigue.
It is a general rule of thumb that anything used to excess in the body has a resulting effect on the hair but the most recent studies conducted in 2005 suggest that caffeine actually prevents hair loss. Used topically, caffeine creams sold in Germany have shown good effect on male pattern baldness.
Your daily coffee consumption may be good for your hair, but stress and fatigue are not. If you are dinking enough coffee that you experience withdrawal symptoms like headaches and trembling hands when you don’t get your “fix,” it’s time to cut back not just for your hair but for your whole system.
If your primary caffeine consumption comes from sodas, these drinks carry a heavy sodium punch that can elevate your blood pressure. Given the fact that some hair loss remedies like minoxidil (Rogaine) were initially developed to combat high blood pressure and were then discovered to stop hair loss, the blood pressure / hair growth link would seem to be confirmed.
Poor Nutrition
A diet low in fruits and vegetables and high in fast food and additives will cause hair to grow more slowly. The growth of the a-keratin shafts that comprise hair depends on good blood circulation in the scalp and healthy, oxygenated blood. Our food consumption has a considerable effect on these factors.
The B vitamins are important in maintaining healthy hair, especially B6. Hair that is not getting enough B vitamins will be thin and fine. Foods rich in these vitamins include beans, peas, carrots, cauliflower, soybeans, bran, nuts, and eggs. The E vitamins also play a significant role in hair health. Try to eat more avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil. Finally, be sure you are getting enough magnesium, sulfur and zinc.
Unfortunately, the poor quality of the modern diet, with its reliance on junk food and on-the-go meals, means most people are not getting the vitamins and minerals they need for optimum health. Most physicians today recommend a good quality multi-vitamin / mineral combination. If you are seeing problems with thinning hair, a B-complex tablet would be a good idea as well.
Lack of Sleep
Studies of male pattern baldness suggest that lack of sleep plays a role in altering the hormone balance in the body that leads to hair loss. In men, hair loss is attributed to the conversion of testosterone to DHT in the body. Since sleep deprivation is a condition of our fast-paced, modern life, there is every reason to suggest that the stress and fatigue it causes will result in hair damage in women as well.
Research indicates that all adult men and women would function better if they got more sleep. Two big tips in this regard are not to fall asleep in front of the television set or with the lights on. The human brain at a low level will continue to process the information being broadcast by the television and our brains are pre-programmed to be more vigilant when it’s light outside. We get our best sleep in a quiet, dark room.
February 20th, 2008
To a large extent, both hairpieces and synthetic hair extensions can be treated like “normal” hair although special shampoos and shampooing techniques may be required. The best rule of thumb is to be gentle. Hairpieces can be yanked off and when an extension comes out,
it normally brings some of your own hair with it.
Care Tips for Hairpieces
Regular shampooing is just as essential to the maintenance of a hairpiece as it is to the care of natural hair. Shampooing can be rough on the hairpiece and its adhesive, however, so there are some general guidelines to follow. Wet your hair first and then pour your shampoo into the palm of your hand, not directly on to your head. Lather the shampoo into your naturally growing hair first, then move upward into the hairpiece. Resist the urge to scrub the hairpiece! Instead pat the shampoo until it is evenly distributed. When it’s time to rinse, do so with the water streaming in one direction over your head to avoid tangling.
Eventually every hairpiece will have to be removed from the head and individually cleaned. Methods will differ slightly by base material and adhesive, but there are some general steps common to all hairpieces. Once the hairpiece has been removed appropriately and any remaining adhesive material cleaned from the unit, dish washing liquid is normally used to clean the base material followed by a mild shampoo on the hair itself. The hairpiece should be allowed to dry thoroughly before it is reattached to the scalp.
Many men who wear hairpieces are simply not comfortable removing the unit and cleaning it. There are many hair care professionals who will perform these tasks at the same time they trim your existing hair and check your scalp for irritation from the adhesives. Going to a professional may not only preserve your piece of mind, but lengthen the usable life of your hairpiece.
Care Tips for Extensions
Every two to three days hair that has been thickened with extensions should be washed and treated with a moisturizing conditioner to help prevent breakage. It’s a good idea to make sure there are no tangles in your hair before you begin to shampoo. A popular shampoo for both men and women who have extensions is Nexxus Keraphix for its moisturizing properties.
Brush and comb your hair gently to avoid pulling the extensions. If at all possible, do not use a blow dryer. If it is necessary to use a blow dryer, put it on the lowest setting possible and do not allow your hair to overheat. Also, make sure that you are cleansing your hair all the way down to the scalp so that bacteria do not have a chance to form on the surface of your skin.
Synthetic Hair Implants
Synthetic hair implants are worth mentioning in this discussion only for their lack of success and for the associated risks. The procedure is currently banned in the United States. Attempts to implant synthetic hair over the past thirty years have almost always failed. The procedures cause infection and scarring severe enough to require a standard hair transplant to disguise the subsequent disfigurement.
Medications for Hair Replacement
In recent years both oral and topical medications to prevent further hair loss and to stimulate growth have gained in popularity. The results are not consistent but some users do see a successful reduction of their balding symptoms. Hair loss resumes, however, when the medication is discontinued.
Rogaine
The topical cream Rogaine (minoxidil), is safe for use by both men and women at a strength of 2%. (The 5% solution should only be used by men.) The cream is applied daily to promote hair growth and to guard against further hair loss. Rogaine has shown good temporary results in slowing or stopping male pattern baldness.
Propecia
Propecia is an oral medication suitable for use by men only. It is a 1mg dosage of finasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor which blocks the formation of DHT from testosterone. An over-production of DHT is believed to be the cause of male pattern baldness. Again, hair loss will resume when the medication is discontinued.
Conclusions
Non-surgical options like hairpieces and hair extensions or “weaves” are affordable hair replacement techniques for men who do not want to explore surgical procedures. While both hairpieces and extensions involve maintenance and care, they are non-invasive and can appear so natural as to be indistinguishable from natural hair. Talk to your hair care professional about these options as they are available from a wide range of hair replacement services.
February 18th, 2008
At one time or another most women have caught themselves looking at a chart of hair dye colors in the grocery store aisle and wondering what it would be like to be an “ash blonde” or a “sable brunette.”
The names of hair dye colors are designed to be alluring and it works making choosing the right hair colors all the more difficult. There isn’t a woman alive who isn’t tempted to give it a try.
Beyond the psychological benefits to be gleaned from coloring your hair - making yourself feel younger, having a bit of fun, or trying something more daring - coloring your hair can actually be beneficial to the hair itself. In some instances coloring will give the hair a greatly improved texture and shine and it does make the gray disappear. Before you make the decision to color, however, it’s good to know what you’re getting yourself into because the consequences of a failed hair coloring can be absolutely devastating.
Available Methods
In choosing the right hair color or hair dye coloring the primary considerations are effect on the hair and duration of the resulting change. Depending on materials used, different hair colors may last as little as eight shampoos or as long as six months.
SEMI-PERMANENT HAIR DYE COLORS
In semi-permanent hair coloring methods (sometimes called glazes, washes, or stains) there are dyes that contain ingredients that are extracted only from vegetables. The color resulting from the introduction of the dye sits on the surface of the hair and washes out after approximately eight shampoos.
There are also partial chemical hair dye colors that contain approximately three percent peroxide. While not as safe to the hair as the vegetable dyes, the color will last for some twenty shampoos. These methods can be used to darken the hair only and they will temporarily cover graying areas. Right hair color dyes have an added advantage of calming down hair that tends to frizz and have a tendency to make hair more shiny and to improve its texture.
PERMANENT HAIR DYE COLORS
Permanent hair color dyes are harsh and hard on the hair. In this method the color is mixed with hydrogen peroxide. The peroxide lifts the original color and allows for the new hue to move through the cuticle of the hair and into the cortex. These methods can both lighten and darken the hair and is the method chosen when dying hair blonde.
Depending on the rate of growth of an individual’s hair this method last several months. Normally a re-application is performed when the hair has grown to the point that its roots are a different color, for instance dark roots on a dyed blonde. If used in the long term, special attention must be paid to the daily routine of hair care to protect it from chemical damage.
HIGHLIGHTING HAIR COLORS
In highlighting, small strands of hair in locations strategic to the hair style are dyed one or two shades lighter than the normal hair. Either of the above methods may be used to accomplish the color change, but in general highlighting is not as potentially damaging to the hair due to the limited scope of the application.
The idea is to create the appearance of exposure to the sun which would create natural highlights. This technique gives the hair greater depth and visual texture. It’s a good way for women who are scared of coloring their hair with hair dye color to “get their feet wet” with a fair assurance of safety. Normally highlighting hair color dyes needs to be touched up every three to six months.
February 15th, 2008
The decision between a cool versus a warm hair color lies at the heart of a successful dye job. You must know your own basic color “temperature” in order to select a new color
that will harmonize with your features. It is not unusual for a woman to visit an aesthetician to have her colors analyzed before a hair change but if you cannot or don’t want to go to that length, you can ask yourself some basic questions about your skin type, eye color, and existing hair color that will guide you in your decision. Fortunately if you go the “do it yourself” route most companies that make hair dye kits will also have a chart of dye colors on display with their products that is divided into cool and warm shades.
People who are “cool” should stay away from yellow, gold, bronze and red tones. These shades will give the skin a sallow texture and make the features look drawn. Blacks, ash browns, and blonde shades from platinum to near white work best. If “cool” people are indeed “cool” and daring, their natural coloration will work with different hair colors like lipstick red, purple orchid hues, and burgundy. (It’s probably best to go with the more temporary dye methods if you experiment with unnatural colors.)
Naturally warm people should avoid the wild hair colors of the trendier looks. No blues, violets, of jet black Goth dyes for these folks unless your desire is to look washed out and corpse-like. Deep rich browns, red hair colors from auburn to simple gold highlights, and golden blondes work very well for “warm” folk.
SKIN TYPE
Cool skin types are very dark brown or olive complexions like those seen in Asians and Hispanics. A medium complexion with no pink to a faint pink at the cheeks or some gold undertones also fits this profile. Individuals with pale skin or a slight hint of pink at the cheeks are in the cool range as are people who brown nicely when they tan.
Warm skin types are people with medium brown skin that has nice pink or gold undertones. Pale skin types with more of a peach hue at the cheeks fit this profile as well. When warm skin tans, it turns a rich golden brown.
EYE COLOR
Cool eye colors are deep brown, gray blue to dark blue, and hazel with white, gray or blue flecks. Warm eyes colors are golden brown, green (including green blue and turquoise) and hazel with brown or gold flecks.
EXISTING COLOR
If your existing color is blue black, dark brown, ash brown, golden brown, “dishwater” blonde, golden blonde, salt and pepper gray, or white, you have “cool” hair. If it is deep brown with red highlights, red, “strawberry” blonde, or gray with a yellow cast you are “warm.”
Do It Yourself?
There are a number of factors in deciding whether to buy hair dye at the grocery store to do it yourself or to seek the services of a professional. Cost is, of course, one of those factors. Dye purchased in store may cost less than $20 whereas a salon visit could easily exceed $100 or more.
However, you may not be able to choose a color that best fits your skin and eye “temperature” and you may not be able to accurately assess the condition of your hair prior to coloring. Damaged hair may look worse after a dye has been applied. At the very least, you should discuss the overall condition of your hair with a professional before proceeding with a do-it-yourself course of action.
If you opt for a do-it-yourself method, experiment with semi-permanent solutions first. At least if you make a horrible choice you can probably make most of it go away by shampooing repeatedly over a period of 24 to 48 hours.
Fixing Mistakes
Unfortunately, hair care professionals are quite used to being presented with a new or existing client who went full tilt with a permanent dye solution, chose poorly, and is now begging to have their mistake fixed. If you do have a disaster on your hands, never try to fix it with a second application of a different dye. The sooner you seek the assistance of a hair care professional the better.
When you go to a salon for help, take the remains of the coloring kit - the box the product came in, all bottles and containers that were inside, and the instruction sheet. Be honest. Tell the stylist what you did, how you did it, and anything you tried to do to fix it on your own. At this stage of the game you are, essentially, a chemistry experiment. The stylist needs to know what chemicals can and cannot be introduced into the mix that is your hair to either return you to your natural color or to find the most acceptable compromise position.
Conclusion
While coloring can be fun, rejuvenating, and beneficial to the condition of your hair there are many critical decisions to make beyond simply selecting hair dye colors. At the very least you need a basic assessment of your “temperature” (cool or warm) and a realistic understanding of the condition of your hair. It isn’t as simple as just looking at a chart of hair colors and you may need the help of a hair care professional.
February 14th, 2008
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