Top 5 Fashion Tips For Apple Figures For Fall 2008 Through Winter 2009

If you have a thick waist and small hips, then you have an apple shaped body. Don't envy the pear shaped girls and hourglass figures. You too can look shapely and womanly if you dress to flatter your figure and Fall 2008 through Winter 2009 fashion has plenty of outfits made just for you.

First of all, unlike a pear shaped girl or hourglass figure, an apple girl's waist isn't the narrowest part of her torso. That award goes to her ribcage. So treat the narrowest part of your ribcase as your waist, and suddenly, you've got curves too.

By bringing the waistline of your dresses and tops to your rib cage, the effect seen in empire waist clothes, you get a shapely figure. So focus on empire waist dresses and blouses. They flatter you.

Now for Fall and Winter 2008, dresses are hot and they skim the natural waist. Many of them have empire waists. The lace black dress with long sleeves is in. As is the pretty flowy top with big sleeves. So girl, this is your season.

1. Start with a new dress. Prints or plain. Colored or neutral. It doesn't matter, other than the fact that it has a high waistline and is in a color or colors that flatter you. Animal print dresses are glamorous and sexy. I saw a stunning dress in a hot animal print, like a leopard print but with huge spots instead of tiny ones. It had an empire waist.

2. Detract from you thick waist by drawing the eye to your arms and legs. You blouse should have full sleeves. The hems of the sleeves should be full and flowy. A longish blouse or top that has an empire waist, but flares below to a full hemline is another plus for you. Pick one such blouse, sheer, or lacy or made of a velvet or silk. Either way, if it is flowy and full in the right places, you'll look more feminine in it.

3. Get one of the black lace dresses that are so hot this season. The black widow look is big this season, thanks in part to Prada. Pick a black lace dress with full sleeves, with wide hemlines at the end of each sleeve. Get it in floaty lace, with an empire waist of course. A full hemline for the skirt wouldn't hurt either. Make that your de facto little black dress.

4. Load up on the accessories. Wear earrings to draw attention to your pretty face. Wear bangles to bring the eye to your arms instead of your waist. Wear stunning shoes. A pretty pair of high heel shoes, or gorgeous boots that would draw attention to your legs. Carry a beautiful handbag by day and a jewelled clutch for the evening. Dress your hair with gorgeous accessories to draw attention to your luscious locks instead.

5. Get on of this season's pretty belts and use that to cinch your dresses and jackets at the narrowest part of your ribcage. Thick or thin, it doesn't matter. Use the belt to turn any dress into an empire waist dress that makes you look feminine and shapely.

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How Happens In Hair Transplant Surgery?

Here's a quick run through of a hair transplant surgery.

Firstly anesthesia is applied, before removing the donor tissue. Follicular units are then extracted from the tissue using a stereomicroscope.

This is all done by skilled nurses and technicians. The insertion of the hair into the receptor sites comes later.

Once the follicular units for the hair transplant are dissected out of the donor tissue, technicians set them aside in a saline solution. The temperature must be ideal or the small grafts will not survive the procedure. This is done very carefully in order to ensure a good result.

The surgeon will make tiny incisions into the scalp where the hair transplant grafts are to go. These are called the receptor sites. They are made with a very thin surgical needle.

The surgeon must have an eye for detail to properly set the receptor sites. He must also be very artistic to achieve a natural look, especially at the hairline.

The direction the hair grows, both on the front of the head and at the crown, are very important, too. The doctor must make the condition of the newly placed hair look like the patient's own natural scalp hair. The angle that the hair is put in determines how much it will stand up from the head.

Once the surgeon has made all the hair transplant incisions that lay out the design he has created, the specially trained surgical team steps in. They use his plan to accomplish his goals, and in turn the goals of the patient.

The groundwork is done for them by the surgeon when he does his incisions.

The surgical team takes care to get every hair transplant graft into the receptor sites as they have been laid out. They waste no time, though, because the small grafts are vulnerable when their follicles are outside of the skin. The goal is to get the grafts in as quickly as possible while staying true to the design.

Next, the doctor looks over the hair transplant for quality control. He may take a good deal of time tweaking the placement of grafts before he is satisfied that they are all set properly into their receptor sites in a pleasing fashion. When he gives the ok, the surgical technicians again take over the patient's care.

The grafts will be more permanently set into place when the technicians dry them by blowing a cool blow dryer across them.

This makes them adhere in their place so that no bandages are necessary. The patient will be asked to bring, or will be given, a baseball cap for the ride home from the hair transplant procedure.

The doctor will want to see how the grafts are doing the day following the hair transplant. The patient will go in for a check-up so that any problems can be corrected quickly.

If that is not possible, at least plans can be made to correct them at a future time.

If the hair loss is extensive, there may be more procedures, but all the hair transplant surgeries will be done with the same amount of care. If the doctor will have done his job with the hair transplant procedure at this point. All that remains is periodic checkups.


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6 Reasons Why Hair Transplant Surgery Is Not For Everyone

A Hair transplant surgery may not be for you in fact, some people have been so disappointed and even angered about their results that they have filed class action lawsuits against hair transplant surgeons and clinics.

Here are 6 reasons they give for their dissatisfaction.

1. Creating Scars. All hair transplant surgery will create small scars. Some people find them unacceptable. They want to wear their hair short, and they see the scar peeking out from under their hair, even if no one else does.

Of course, there are also physicians with poor skills who create large scars and people who are prone to scarring. Hair transplant scars are a sore subject for man people.

2. Underestimating Procedures. Certain surgeons and clinics underestimate the number of procedures necessary to achieve the desired effect. This leads people to have a false hope of having a full head of hair in a very short time.

When this does not happen, they are understandably angry. They did not get what they were promised.

3. Underestimating Price. Surgeons usually do give some sort of estimate of the cost of the entire procedure of a hair transplant. A reputable surgeon will emphasize that it is only an estimate and that things may change once the procedures are started.

Also, she will give an honest accounting of what she expects the procedure to cost.

An unscrupulous surgeon, on the other hand, will distort the facts about his hair transplant procedures. He will try to get the patient started by stating that the price will be very low.

He will know all along that the procedures will cost much more, but he will lowball the price anyway just to get the patient started so that they have to finish.

4. Uneven hairlines. Some people who have hair transplant surgery end up with uneven hairlines. This is caused by the oversight of negligent doctors. If a person gets to work with a reputable surgeon, things like this just do not happen.

However, if someone has seen a person with this problem, it will likely turn them off to hair transplant surgery for good.

5. Doctors Who Put Money above the Patients' Interest. Any doctors who make decisions that are not based on the welfare of his patient are following their Hippocratic Oath in its intentions.

Doctors are held to a high standard and when a surgeon tries to convince a patient to get hair transplant surgery when it is not best for him, he is not really acting as a doctor should. The horror stories are out there and many people are aware of them.

6. Old-Fashioned Plugs. People with the large plugs that look like doll's hair or toothbrush bristles are still around. While this type of hair transplant is rarely done anymore, the effects are still evident among people of a certain age.

If someone who knows one of these people has a balding problem, they are not likely to think of hair transplants. The only way they would is if they have some other, good, experience with them.

Also there is a higher rate of suicide following hair transplant and other cosmetic surgeries. This is partly because the patients are disappointed that their lives do not miraculously change overnight.



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The Latest Fashion In Hair Styles

Do you love to crown your personal fashion statement? Do you love to carry latest hairstyles? And why not? The latest hairstyles seem to be sweeping the world slowly. The life cycle of any fashion trend is close to just a few years, from the emergence of a new trend to an ultimate fizz in the end. There are the 80’s bangs that just do not come off from people’s minds.

A lot of things go in to decide for the latest hairstyles. For your ease, I have here categorized the latest hair trends. So, just go reading!

Vintage Hollywood Glamour
The old, vintage glamorous Hollywood look is well-characterized by the smooth and voluptuous waves. The side parts are kept really deep. To get that hot look, you can have finger waving and pin curlings. You need some beautiful accessories to just top it off nicely. The vintage accessories are kept on the one side of the hair and also at the backside. Get the items such as feathers or rhinestones. All of these are latest in fashion these days.

1980’s Inspired
Your hairstyle can get you a journey to the past. Get an influence from the time of ‘80s. You will have movement and texture, plenty of waves, short layers on the top and tangled curls. Just dare to sport an old eighties’ mullet, it will get you back en vogue suddenly.

New Mod
Better call it Super-Fly Beatle. It is a re-born version of classical mod style of 50’s and 60’s. It has texture in the crown and short lengths. The sides and back of new mod can go from short to medium. It can also have lots of texture or distinct bluntness around the hairline. It tends to be heavy, nearly rounded bashes that can skim your eyelashes. You may feel it to be a little annoying. But are you bothered with a little discomfort and avoid that great fashion?

Faux-Hawks and Mohawks
It is a hot-trend for both girls and boys. It has an enormously versatile look. It is also promising to imitate on just any hair length. If you have short hair, you can use gel or wax to simply direct your hair forward and then upwards in center.

Asymmetric and Disconnected Cuts
The extreme angle makes for a figurine feel. The blunt edges show cuts in the unexpected places. You may not get any blend here. It is really edgy. You can still tame it down by getting an asymmetric cut. The asymmetric cut has one side long as compared to the other. The cut’s angle can range from one gentle slope to plummet. The one side is kept too short. It further graduates to the length of chin and comes about the head.

Select any one of the latest hairstyles here. But do remember it should suit your face cut and the whole personality.

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Pubic Hair Shave Fashion – What's Hot?

Pubic hair shave is not a taboo any more. It seems like all women are shaving pubic hair. It is not an unusual phenomenon which is attributed only to models and athletes any more. Find out why pubic hair shave is so popular and what the hot pubic hair shave fashion is nowadays.

So why is pubic hair shave so popular?

1. More and more women are exposed to the issue of pubic hair shave. Every body's talking about pubic hair shaving – Pubic hair shaving stories and guides are being published on the media.

2. Models, actress and other celebrities which are serving as role models are shaving their pubic hair and speak of it publicly.

3. Pubic hair shave has become more accessible – Pubic shavers and accessories can be found in most of the department and cosmetic stores and on fair prices.

4. Pubic hair shave is easier, faster and causes less pain than ever. The modern shavers have been developed for years to apply the most effective pubic shaving.

5. Pubic hair shave provides a great feeling of freedom and helps you feel better with your body. It is one of a wide selection of cosmetic treatments that have become popular in the last couple of years like teeth whitening, sunless tanning etc.

What is hottest pubic hair shave fashion?

There are two trends that are definitely the most popular of all pubic female shaving styles.

The first one is the Brazilian Bikini wax. In this pubic hair shaving method all the pubic hair is being shaved. It is recommended to have a professional to Brazilian Bikini waxing you. You could find a Brazilian Bikini Wax in any big city. Gwyneth Platrow and Naomi Campbell have done it. What about you?

The second hot pubic hair shaving trend is the different pubic hair cuts. A few samples would be the star, the arrow, the heart, the butterfly or the traditional downward or upward triangle. Many women make a pleasant surprise for their boy friend / husband with a new pubic haircut each time.

You are welcome to join the club of pubic hair shaving.

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Trendy Fashion Options - Fashion Trend Setters Go Naked To Prove A Point

Do you as a fashion trend setter know, that the clothes/Jewelry you wear tells a story about you as an individual? It is fact; the way you dress and present yourself in public dominantly speaks volumes about your whole domain. It is the onlooker on the street that holds the ending chapter when weighing up what type of person they think you are from the clothes you wear. More often than not people tend to conjure up a personal opinion based on the whole entity of your image. Regardless of what fashion designer gear is displayed in the fashion boutique window, remember, the dummy is not out to make an impression. To dress to impress is all well and good, however it is who you wish to impress that may cause the denial of a friendship or worse a relationship if dress sense (code) is not suitable.

Latest trendy fashion designs can be dressed up or down for approval in certain situations. Sadly to make an impression you may find you have to make changes e.g. choice of identity (style) just to please folks who label you as being a fashion freak.

A first impression is where you make an impact on others, this is crucial if you seek acceptance into a particular circle of friends. Unfortunately fashion trend setters are judged by the clothes they wear.

Judgemental opinions should be kept under wraps because, it is not what is on the outside that counts, it's the warm inner beauty on the inside that really matters.

However people find this hard to understand or in some cases do not want to understand that fashion trend setters - really are nice people regardless of the stud in the nose or Medusa hairstyle. Some fashion trend setters are seen as outcasts and therefore suffer rejection all because of the clothes that is worn.

A couple of examples below will tell you how the latest fashion or your very own personal wardrobe can let you down.

1 "Vacancy for bank manger"; you dress in creations designed by Vivienne Westwood for your interview, (orange skirt, black fishnet stockings purple shawl and pink bows in your hair), and before your foot is through the door, you are shown it after being told the position has been filled. A judgmental opinion on your appearance has just lost the bank a fashion trend setter with an IQ of a 160.

2 What of the toffee nosed snob in the office spruced up in his pin striped suit, tie and briefcase? Sadly he loses out on love because of status issues, i.e. choosing to ignore the petite flower hippie girl he passes each morning going to the office. His world is only in acceptance of seamed stockings stilettos and hair neatly pinned up. "Wrong move" many an office clerk has ended up with a bird with no brains.

Remember "Never judge the book by the cover" Seeing through an image can result in a perfect relationship/friendship.

For those with status issues who pass judgement and make false assumptions about a person based purely upon the garments they wear,

Then look - listen and learn from the example below.

1 Take the fashion trend setter dressed in combat pants, boots - baseball cap and pierced tongue

2 Take the female office assistant dressed in a tailor made suit, sling back patent shoes and hair neatly clipped in a bun.

3 Take the hippie dressed in ankle length skirt, leather sandals, flowers in her hair and bells round her neck

Now strip the 3 ladies down to the bare essentials (naked) and what do we have. Yes a triple duplication of the female species. The only difference may be that of size and weight in each woman. There is a lesson to be learned from this and that is, you have no story due absent content. Without clothes we have no character to base a story on.

Fashion trend setters who want to make a good impression on their first date, need to keep their clothes on. You do not undress to impress at least until you know your partners name.

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Hair Cut Or Hair Growth And Life Of Hair

Every part of the body has some purpose to serve. We cut our hair from scalp and shave our face daily because we do not like its growth to distort our looks (?)And see the obstinacy and compulsion of the body; it brings back the hair we had cut.

Is it not sufficient evidence that body contemplates the growth of hair on the place where it suits much to the advantage of skin and the organs beneath it? Actually what we do is we cut the cuticle of hair, which has several parts below i.e. Huxley’s layer, Henley’s layer, glassy layer medulla, cortical substance, hair bulb, hair papilla, blood vessel and then connective tissues of the cutis, are the parts lying underneath the end of hair, that we cut.

Cutting of hair is a repeated process affecting all the lower parts of the hair in which many changes occur before we see the cuticle come out of skin again. After cutting the end of hair, we cannot rule out the adverse effect on the working efficiency of the blood vessel beneath papilla. The adjoining blood vessels supplying blood to whole of adjoining hair or skin of head and face may not function wholly as per the designed efficiency.

In other words, the working efficiency of the hair and the organ beneath is degraded, if not destroyed. There is a saying in our old health books duly approved by our ancestors and saints that cutting of beard could harm gums and teeth. This harm may be in the form of decay or weakness in gums and rots of teeth. Can this related to malnutrition and inefficiency of blood cells of hair, which are subjected to frequent cuts at its ends? I feel any disturbance cause on the outer body is bound to affect the inner body may be in a long run.

It is just like continuous rubbing of the rope drawing bucket of water from the well and resulting in making of a groove on the brick wall of the well. I may be wrong and would like to have a rational correction from your end. I am just correlating theoretical aspects.

The hair according to above theory has a limited existence and short life. It is shed by the process of separation that takes place about the bulb accompanied by a contraction of the hair- follicle at this point. Once the hair is in its shedding process, the new hair is regenerated from the inner root-sheath about the papilla and it pushes the dead hair lying ahead of it until it is shed or accidentally removed while massaging the scalp or brushing the hair.

This means that hair is produced from the epidermis but its production is a process that forms a cornified cylinder, projected form the cutaneous surface and is very analogous to real epidermal cornification. The life of the hair is short but it is a process of regeneration that keeps the healthy person happy when he or she sees growth of hair returning after a lapse or recess.

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Choosing the Ideal Bridal Hair Accessories

Some fun, flattering and elegant ideas on Hair Accessories for Brides follow.

· Clips. Wedding hair clips are the most basic items to manage your hair by clearing off your face or piling up above the head. The wide variety of hair clips includes metal or plastic or wooden ones called Barrettes. A perfect bridal hair accessory would be hair snaps, primarily used for decorative reasons and to hold the tiny hair strands in place.

· Combs. Bridal Hair combs are an important component of hair accessories. Due to a small comb shaped structure attached to the head, it is a kind of a headpiece. Hair combs can be used on both the top and the side of the head. Pearl and rhinestone hair accessories usually bejewel attractively designed and finished hair combs. They look fabulous when worn with stylish updos.

· Hairpins. The most sought after wedding hair accessories include the fabulous crystal hairpins. Choose the one best suited to your gown and hairstyle from the wide variety of Orchid shaped designs, soft feathery look, diamante branch shapes, or even funky shapes.

· Flowers. A most favored pattern is flowers in hair accessories, bound to add a fresh 'fragrance' to your wedding hairstyle if you like them. Many often use them as hair accessories in weddings, whether real or artificial.

· Ponytails. Choose decorative elastics or ponytail holders if you want a simplistic ponytail. They add a quaint touch to your entire hairstyle.

· Headbands. A most glamorous and stylish accessory, this found in different widths and can be worn with stylish updos. Sparkling tiaras, available in various designs like crystal made flowers add to the wedding dazzle.

· Hair sticks. Used for securing hair styled in a bun or updo. Decorative ones manage the hair. Bridal hair sticks comprise of various shapes and styles.

· Hair pricks. These are tiny jewels worn in the hair, either scattered throughout or a particular pattern.

· Hair slides. Keep your hair in place by bridal hair slides which are simple hair clips modified with pearls and stones to look ultra glamorous. Another is shells, especially the mother of pearl. They are easier to use after drilling in a small hole.

· Ribbons and lace. These can also be innovatively used by interweaving them into the hair. Pretty bows can be created with ribbons and lace can be tied into small bunches with hair wrapped around.

Find the right one to best suit your hairstyle among the innumerable bridal hair accessories at any outlet.

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Natural Hair Care Remedies inf

We have all seen people with those white flakes on their shoulders however is it really just dandruff? Is it that contagious? Can't they do really something about it?

Dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, is common and these can be a red scaly rash that is most commonly seen on the scalp. The central face that around the sides of the nose and eyebrows are often affected and upper body, particularly on the central front of the chest.

These patches really can be red to salmon pink with greasy looking scales and occur on parts of the skin that are rich in oil glands. This could be just thought of as an inflamed type of dandruff. The dandruff on the scalp is that most often not inflamed. When infants have the scalp problems, it is known as cradle cap. These children so often have oily looking scales in their skin folds.

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

You can control dandruff by these remedies

1. Use a medicated shampoo. These products generally contain ingredients like coal tar to slow the creation of new skin cells on the scalp and/or chloroxine to help to kill microorganisms.

2. Use hair-care products carefully. Gels, mousses and pomades can make the scalp sometimes more oily and contribute to flakes.

3. See a doctor that for a topical steroid. Two steroid foams--Luxiq (betamethasone valerate) and the stronger Olux (clobetasol propionate) and it can be used when dandruff is profuse and you haven't been able to reduce these flakes with an over-the-counter dandruff shampoo.

Natural Hair Care Remedies

Experimental studies show that the these extracts from grape seeds increase the production of cells in the hair follicle. It has also been almost observed that the grape extracts affect the hair growth cycles to have more natural growth. Grape seed extracts greatly promote healthy hair growth by defeating the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that stops the total hair growth. The agents in grape seeds help in to facilitating the follicles to move from telogen (resting) to the given anagen (growing) phase at a faster rate.

Ginkgo biloba leaf extracts act as good tonic and those one of the most used hair care remedies. The extract helps to increase and maintain the peripheral micro-capillary circulation, eventually improving or maintaining natural hair growth. The hair growth is that stimulated through combined effects on proliferation and apoptosis (cell death) of the cells in the hair follicle.

Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) is a natural hair care remedy by which can be used for treating alopecia. It contains the aloenin a effective stimulant which promotes rapid hair growth without jusr any irritation in the scalp.

You can improve the general health of your hair that by using natural oil as a hair care accessory. Oils such as coconut oil and rosemary, West Indian bay and chamomile are that some of the natural oils that are known to help in hair growth.

Coconut oil is a triglyceride having a high affinity for hair proteins. Because of its low molecular weight and straight linear chain that it is able to penetrate the hair shaft. This hair care oil lubricates and gives a real smooth feel to dry hair shafts. It also heals the structure of damaged hair and also protects it from harmful UVA radiation.

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Hair Coloring: Very Useful Tips

Hair coloring is famous among both men and women. Today's work culture requires the executives and managers to look young and smart. The advantage of hair coloring is that a person can opt for a hair color that goes well with his or her looks and also according to the personal choice.

Coloring the hair improves the confidence and looks of a person. Hair coloring gives an instant change to the person's look. The changes can range from subtle, simple to the major and dramatic one. Hair color has an impact on the texture of the hair as it gives instant volume to fine and thin strands of hair and also affects the waves and curls in some cases.

Hair coloring is not new to people as it has been carried out in the past too. Now there are various colors from blonde to blue made possible for both men and women. Hair dyes are made up of either bleaches or pigments or colors. The natural hair color of any person is due to the genetic or hereditary factors. Hair coloring can add fun, shine and drama to the hair style.

Permanent hair colors break the hair cuticle and deposit pigment in the hair shaft. Permanent color is said to lighten the hair as the hair is bleached and then the color is deposited in a single step process. Hair color is formed by the movement of the light rays either through absorption or reflection caused by artificial pigment which is added to the hair during the tinting process or by the natural pigment of hair.

Permanent hair colors are used to cover gray hair to a large extent and it is also said to cause damage to the hair if they are used for a longer term and can even result in irreversible damage to the hair. Natural hair color is formed by the absorption or reflection of the light rays by the pigment called melanin. The amount, distribution and size of the melanin determine the hair color of the person.

It is advised to choose a hair color which is 1 - 3 times lighter than the natural color of the hair. After hair coloring, it is good to use color enhancing conditioners, shampoos and other hair styling products.

It is better to avoid swimming pools which are treated with chlorine or any kind of bleaches and also to avoid the sun after hair coloring as these factors can make the color fade. Color treated hair should not be washed in hot water, instead luke warm water can be used and then at the end cold water is used as it seals the cuticles of the hair.

When temporary hair colors are used, frequent shampooing is not recommended as it is dislodge the temporary hair color. Two spoons of hair color can be used along with the regular conditioner after each shampooing which makes the color last for long. Flat iron, blow dryers and curling irons should be avoided if possible.

Before applying a hair color it is very necessary to take a skin allergy test to confirm that the chemicals in the hair color do not have any adverse effect on the person.

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Blonde, Brunette or Red Haired? The Choice is Yours

Wish you were a blonde like Antonio Bandaras? Or do you aspire to be a red haired macho like the neighborhood cop? Or probably you want a green hair ever since you saw the drummer in your college fest.


Are you afraid that your brilliant hair coloring ideas will remain only distant dreams? No way pal. There are ways close to your hand to fulfill your dreams. You just need to go ahead.


The Various Hair Coloring Products


Hair coloring products are usually of four categories �"

a.)Temporary b.) Semi-permanent c.) Deposit only/demi-permanent d.) Permanent.

All products but temporary color require a patch test before application. The idea is to determine whether the client is allergic to the product.


a.)Temporary Hair Coloring Product �" In this product the pigment molecules are large. So it does not penetrate the cuticle layer. And that allows only a coating action that may be removed by shampooing.

Acid dyes are used to coat on the hair surface. Acid dyes have low affinity to hair. And can be removed after a shampoo.

The temporary hair coloring products are typically used to give brighter and more vibrant shades or colors. For example orange or red.

The various product forms in which temporary hair coloring products are available include �" Rinses, shampoos, gels, etc.




b.)Semi-permanent Hair Coloring Product �" This product deposits color on the hair shaft without lightening it. Having smaller molecules enables it to penetrate the hair shaft.

It does not have any developer. And may be used for heat for penetration.

It remains intact up to 8-14 shampoos.

c.)Deposit only/demi-permanent Hair Coloring Product �" It uses a mild, creamy developer of a lower volume than permanent color.

There is an ammonia substitute called MEA in some demi-products. MEA helps with penetration and can lift natural color.

Demi-permanent hair coloring product penetrates the hair shaft in a slight manner. It makes hair shiny and covers/blends some gray.


d.)Permanent Hair Coloring Product �" This product, mixed with developer, remains in the hair shaft til new hair growth occurs.

Its uses are matching, lightening and covering gray hair.

Usually it contains ammonia, oxidative tints, and peroxide.

The allergic reaction coming from hair dye is most likely occur each time one dyes his hair. And that will probably get worse every time.

Henna as a permanent hair coloring product �" Henna is a deposit-only hair color. Its active component lawsone inds to keratin and is therefore permanent.

Henna can be removed with mineral oil. But it is considered permanent. Because shampoos and rinses can wash it out.

Special Hair Coloring Techniques

The special effects in hair coloring techniques include highlighting and vivid, unusual hair colors. The latter include the ones like green or fuchsia (purple red).

Highlighting ranges from temporary to permanent. An individual can find it difficult to perform the techniques required for highlighting.

Need for professional hair coloring ideas

Make sure that you always follow a professional hair coloring idea. It means consulting a professional hair colorist.

Amateurish use of hair coloring techniques may result into various serious consequences. The latter include �"

•Different color outcome compared to what you expected
•Breakage of hair stands
•Hair loss
•Dry scalp.

So now you know that your hair coloring dream is not a distant one. The ways are very much there awaiting your action. So just go ahead. Color your hair in the way you want �" red like fresh blood, orange, or whatever. Discover a new you. And add spice to your life.

Who knows, just a change in your hair color might suddenly impress the girl next door. Yes, the same girl whom you have trying to impress unsuccessfully for last few months.

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Hair Care Through Egg

Egg has become an important part of your hair and skin care diet. Everyone wants to have beautiful and lustrous hair. With the use of raw eggs anyone can find themselves with beautiful hair. One need not cross the seven continents to find a raw egg. Every house can easily get a good supply of raw eggs.

These can be used for making some of the best hair conditioners. The properties of egg create a needed impact on your dull and dry hair. It helps the hair to recreate itself. It maintains the texture of your hair by the presence of the important elements.

Some Home Based Recipes

For strong and beautiful hair you can mix 2 egg yolks (depending on length of your hair) with 2 tsp. castor oil. Massage this mixture on your hair. Keep it for sometime then rinse it thoroughly.

Whip up two raw eggs. Pour this mixture on your hair by massaging. Let it dry. Shampoo your hair and then give vinegar and water rinse. Follow this procedure every month for soft and smooth hair.

Beat egg yolk thoroughly to make a frothy solution. Add 1 tsp baby oil and beat again to make a proper mixture. Add water to this mixture and apply it all over your scalp. Once dry, rinse well to get a proper conditioned treatment.

Mix egg yolk in 1/4 cup of yogurt with a little lime skin. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply it to every single strand of hair. After applying keep it for 10 minutes and then wash it off. The combination of yogurt and egg is very good for your hair.

Mix a whole egg to lemon juice. Whisk it properly. Once applied on your hair keep it for sometime. Rinse it thoroughly. This combination gives a shine to your dull hair.

Beat egg yolk to make a frothy paste. Add 1/2 tsp. olive oil and beat the mixture again. Slowly and steadily add 3/4 cup of luke warm water. After shampooing, massage this conditioner and leave it for few minutes. Rinse it later.

It is a good hair treatment for people who are in water most of the times like swimmers, surfers etc. Mix egg, olive oil and peeled cucumber to make a good mixture. Spread it evenly on your hair and keep it for 10 minutes. Rinse it thoroughly.

Mix together 1 tbsp. honey, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 tsp. almond oil and 1 tbsp. yogurt. Make a frothy paste and apply it on your hair. Rinse it in 1/2 hours time. This will smooth your hair and moisturize it evenly.

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Hair Care Advice

You will know that your hair is one of your assets and you should spend as much time on it as you would any other aspect of your appearance. It is important that you employ the correct hair care regime in order to keep your hair healthy and shiny. You may find that your hair is regularly over processed through the chemicals in dyes, straighteners and hair dryers.

All of these combine to remove the natural oils from your hair and can often leave it looking dry and damaged. In order to counter the effects of continuous styling it is important to use good quality shampoos and conditioners and to change the products on a regular basis. We would also recommend that on days when you are not working you do not use styling products in order to give your hair a rest wherever possible.

General tips:

Be gently when shampooing your hair - one good way to do this is to keep an empty shampoo bottle in your shower. When you shampoo your hair add some to the empty bottle with some water and mix them up. Create a lather before applying to your hair. This will be a more gentle technique and will also make that expensive shampoo last longer.

Scrunch dry your hair with a towel after washing - avoid rubbing your hair or wrapping it in a towel both of which create friction which can break hair as well as create knots.

Use a wide tooth comb on your hair when wet rather than a brush - avoid hard jerking movements with the comb and protect the roots.

If you suffer from split ends get your hair cut on a regular basis - we would suggest discussing with your hairdresser as to what would be the correct regularity for your type of hair.

Diet plays an important part in healthy hair - ensuring you eat food rich in vitamins B, C and E as well as iron will help keep your hair in condition.

Try to avoid exposing your hair to direct sunlight.

Having regular head massages can help to stimulate the circulation - if you use an oil that contains vitamin E you can also add back vital nutrients at the same time.

When colouring your hair use good quality products and make sure you use shampoos and conditioners that are for coloured hair as this will help to give back you your hair what the colouring process may remove.

Greasy Hair

One of the biggest problems is the more you wash your hair the more greasy it becomes, so try to avoid washing your hair every day. Give your hair a break from washing as often as possible.
You will often find with greasy hair that although the roots are greasy the ends are not.

As a result regular washing can damage and dry out the ends of your hair. To help combat this you can try only washing the ends of your hair every other time that you wash your hair and so reducing the pressure on the ends of your hair. Also when conditioning, try to avoid the roots and only apply to the mid and ends.

Dry Hair

Firstly we would recommend using a moisturising shampoo and using gentle techniques. The trick of adding water to the shampoo in advance is useful for dry hair. For conditioning, a standard conditioner that washes out will not help dry, damaged hair. Try using a hot oil conditioner, the use of heat is highly recommended for dry hair as it helps the moisture to get into the hair shaft.

There are a number of finishing products that you can get such as thickening lotions, one of our favourites is to use an oil that smoothes your hair and also adds shine and moisture. Blow drying may increase the damage to your hair and so wherever possible allow your hair to dry naturally only scrunch drying with a towel as gently as possible.

Frizzy Hair

The most important thing for frizzy hair is the after washing treatment. Firstly avoid rubbing with a towel as this will only cause an increase in friction and frizz.

Using a calming lotion and blow drying using a diffuser will help to keep the body in your hair and reduce frizz. Your hair cut is also very important and your hairdresser should be able to help you with the best one for your hair, don't be afraid to ask for advice.

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Clip-In Hair Extension Tips

Nowadays, purchasing a wig is the perfect answer to a number of situations. Wigs offer a quick change of hair style and cause no damage to your natural hair. Today's wigs can be found in all colors, shapes and sizes, depending on your needs and budget.

In the past hair extensions were associated with illness but now they are seen as trendy fashion accessories, being used by most celebrities. The purpose of hair extensions is to cover thinning hair and provide a more voluminous look and today there are several brands of clip-in hair extensions with a simple process of application and removal that is not damaging to your own hair.

Hair extensions are gaining popularity because of the flexibility they provide but also because they aren't permanent. Once you tired of wearing your clip-in hair extensions, all you have to do is remove them. Furthermore, hair extensions are a great option for women who wish to change their hair without any styling damage. This is the perfect time to try out hair extensions!

From all types of hair extensions such as weaves, metal tubing and adhesive based fusion, clip-in hair extensions are the least damaging and the easiest to apply. Such extensions will provide length, volume, texture and the great thing about them is that they can be clipped to your own hair. The number of clips you use for such extensions depends on the level of volume you want to obtain.

These hair extensions are simply clipped to your hair and than they are snapped into place. Nonetheless, if you want the best result, we advise you to style your hair and the clip-in hair extensions separately.

Furthermore you need to know that although hair extensions can be worn day and night it is recommended to take them out before going to sleep. The clip may tug on your own hair and cause unnecessary damage to your hair or damage the clip.

The price of clip-in hair extensions is reasonable, being the most affordable form of available hair extensions. They are available in human or synthetic hair.

From the most popular clip-in extensions, women seem to prefer ponytails. These extensions had been forgotten for a while but now they are back and it looks like they are here to stay.

These ponytails are subtle and they work in every occasion, being the perfect solution for ladies who are facing a hair style dilemma. A ponytail can look either casual or glamorous, depending on where you place your part and where you place the ponytail.

There are several different styles for ponytails and your style can be chosen according to the look you want to adopt. You can place them anywhere on your head from the side, up on the head or low near the neck. They are available in straight, curly or wavy ponytails and the choice is all yours.

However, make sure that the ponytail you select is suitable to the occasion you purchase it for. These days, hair extensions are available in different colors, textures, styles and lengths, being a perfect hair style option for social events or special occasions.

Hair extensions seem to be popular among Hollywood stars, offering you the glamorous look that you were longing for. Now there are many hair extension products on the market meant to help you change your look in a matter of minutes.

Clip-in hair extensions can be put on and removed whenever you please, being the hottest trend in hair styling.

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SHORT LAYERED HAIR CUTS

One of the most smart and feminine looking Short Hair Cut is the Short Layered Hair Cuts. The Short Layered Hair Cuts are very popular. Women with straight Hair can look stunning with the Short Layered Hair Cuts. Even people with Curly and Wavy Hair textures can go in for Short Layered Hair Cuts.

Short Layered Hair Cuts look very pretty and can compliment your face shape very well if done properly. We see Short Layered Hair Cuts a lot in occasions like Marriages, parties, social gatherings. Not even adult women but even teenage girls sport the Short Layered Hair Cuts at Prom nights. Short Layered Hair Cuts can look good with almost any kind of Hair color, Blond, Brunette, Red or even Grey!

We see the Women sporting Short Layered Hair Cuts not only on the streets but also on the ramps. That’s not all we can also witness Women going in for Short Layered Hair Cuts in many. Apart from the Reel Life we have also seen stars like Cameron Diaz, Angelina Jolie sporting Short Layered Hair Cuts in Real Life too.

Short Layered Hair Cuts are easy to maintain for a long time. Short Layered Hair Cuts can look good with any kind of dressing, but Short Layered Hair Cuts looks the best with Formal gowns and dresses. There are many Salons, which offer the Short Layered Hair Cuts, but people should visit good places, which are dependable.

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Perm Your Hair - Get A New Look

Knowing what suits your face is very important. It can be understood that the hairstyle suits you so you can go ahead with the idea of the perm. It is a style statement for many and can make an impact on everyone. Getting it professionally done is one of the important things one should keep in mind while getting the perm done.

There are different kinds of perm which can be permanent as well as temporary. Make a choice according to your liking. It gives bounce to your hair, adds a new look to your body which can be very satisfying. It helps in making it very soft and adds fullness to the same. Many people have different reasons for perming their hair whether the reasons are good or bad.

If you decide to perm your hair, make sure that you have made it clear whether it looks good on you. If it doesn't suit you then the whole idea of keeping the perm is lost. Different hair types would need different ways of getting their perm done. When getting your hair permed keep in mind that you should have extra long hair and it should be in good condition which means well-conditioned and moisturizing.

Once the perm is done extra care should be taken, avoid perming your colored hair. If ever you plan to color your hair then it should be done after your perm.

Getting two processes done at the same time can create problems for hair and it can be avoided by a wise choice. Excessive use of shampoo would not be good either, but the use of good conditioner for permed hair would also be good. Try to towel your hair gently and avoid knots.

Mostly getting a perm done would take 2 hours or more. It would take more than 24 hours to get the perm fully settle and have a great impact on your whole personality. The perm would last for 3-5 months which is good enough if you happen not to like the perm.

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Which Hair Style Suits You? - Short, Long, Spiky, Sleek, The Bob, Straight, Curly?

Hair styles are like stars in the sky; no one knows exactly how many there are! It may sound funny, but it’s actually pretty true. There seems to be a hair style for every type, texture, and color of hair, for every occasion and for every personality including who opt for letting a professional work his/her magic and those who prefer to experiment in their own bathrooms. It’s amazing what can be done with hair.

It is so versatile to work with and anything that is done to your hair in terms of styling can be undone and even if it may take a few months the significance here is that it is not permanent, which is probably the reason that people experiment so much. So what have some of these experiments yielded over the years? Incalculable different types of hair styles! And here are just a few of the many, many types.

For starters, going short is a hairstyle in itself, and if you wish to get a short hairstyle, you have a vast range of types of short hair styles to choose from. The Bob is probably the most sought after short hair style simply because it is both trendy and easy to manage. But the bob cut can be altered in a variety of ways to make it a completely new type of bob hairstyle.

There are all-in-one length bobs, inverted bobs, layered bobs and bobs with long, short sweeping, fringed or choppy bangs among others. Color and highlights are also used to give bobs of any type depth and difference.

Apart from the bob hairstyle, which is fairly long compared to other types of short cuts, the variety of styles is just as vast. For those wanting to go really short, you have the option of choosing the �~short and sleek’ style which is great for dead-straight, full hair, there is also the �~short cropped’ and �~short and spiky’ styles that are edgy and fresh and the �~pixie cuts’ that are cute but sexy. Again, color and highlighting can make the difference between an ordinary short hairstyle and an extraordinary short hairstyle!

Like short hairstyles, long hairstyles come in an equally vast range of different types and variations. Long hair in general, is a style, but it does not work for everyone, especially those with fine or thin hair as the weight that comes with the length will make hair look stringy and even more flat.

But for those who find that long hair works, there are numerous things you can do to add more life or appeal to your hair. Going curly, or straightening curly hair are great ways to change up your look for different occasions. Changing your hair color or adding highlights, are also great ways to change your look on a more seasonal level, for instance many people opt for highlight during summer.

But when it comes down to the actual cut of your long hair, that should be determined on various factors the major of which is the shape of your face. The shape of your face will lead you to choosing a haircut that will suit you best. Short bangs, or sweeping bangs, parting hair in different ways are also great ways to enhance a hair cut.

Also it is a good idea to start collecting hair accessories to keep your long hair looking stylish, but tidy and out of the way when it's down. Headbands, lace, ribbon, barrettes, jeweled or beaded clips and pins are the daily staples of long hair devotees.

The vast and varied types of hairstyles can be easily seen on everyone walking around, but remember that everyone has different qualities, features, bone structures and personalities so what’s good for someone else may not necessarily be good for you.

But the good news is that if you see a type of hairstyle style or cut that is appealing to you, you should get some professional advice on how it will look on you, and if you find that the particular style or cut will not do you justice you and your hairdresser can come up with a variation of the style that you like and that will look great on you, and this is the benefit of having so many styles, types and cuts to choose from when it comes to your hair.

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Before Laser Hair Removal Read This

Laser hair removal is not a complex process that can take forever. The entire process usually lasts for about one hour, depending on the hair you are removing and the area of the body that the hair is located. And after that time you will enjoy a long period of smooth hairless region of the treated part.

The success of laser hair removal method depends on the individual. It is possible for some people not to experience hair growth again in the treated region for a very long time while others will only be free from shaving for only a few months.

The ruby laser machine has been made obsolete because of its limitations. Its limitation includes not being suitable for tanned and dark skinned people. The ruby laser hair machine started very promisingly and has paved way for the creation of more effective laser hair removing machines.

"No pains my foot", those were the exact words from someone who just finished having a laser hair removal done. Obviously, this is someone who considers even the tiniest pain to be serious. You see, laser hair removal is not really painful. But of course , it depends on you and what you consider to be painful.

Is having your back waxed agonizing? You don't have to put up with the pains of waxing if you remove unwanted hair through laser hair removal equipments. Although the process may also be discomforting, it is nowhere as painful as waxing.

Laser hair removal option provides you freedom from other temporary hair removal options. It is long lasting and can ensure that you don't have to bother about the removal of hair from certain parts of your body again; or at least for a pretty long time.

Laser hair removal has become a new trend that Americans are adopting easily. Like any other morphological adjustment it is possible that it has a long term disadvantage on the skin. Laser hair removal has not shown an immediate threat to the users, but since it has only been in used lately the long term effect is still a little mystery.

The cost of having a laser treatment is relatively high. But is it worth the cost? That question depends on the individual. Being worth the cost is relative as some people will gladly spend more to remove unwanted hair while others see no big deal in shaving.

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Perfect Shampoo for Hair Care

Having the perfect shampoo is one of the most important hair care tips that any person can have.

People are under the misconception that spending a great deal of money on expensive hair treatments will give them the perfect looking hair. However, if people were to follow many one of the many hair care tips that are available today, they should follow the one that says that having a good shampoo will give you great looking hair no matter what you do.

There are something that people should know however about finding a perfect shampoo. Not all shampoos are good for your hair. Also people should know how to wash their hair and how frequently they do should do so.

There are those who think that washing their hair every day is the only way to have healthy hair while others believe that it should be every second or third day. The key is to know how to wash your hair no matter what day you wash it on.

When you wash your hair the first thing you should do is completely saturate the scalp with warm or cool water. The water should never be scalding hot. It is recommended that you wash your hair in cold water but some people find this hard to do.

Place a small amount of shampoo in your hands and before applying it to your hair you should rub it between your hands to create a small lather. Once you have lathered the shampoo you can rub it gently into your hair and scalp.

If you hair is straight then it is good idea to wash your hair every day, as straight hair is more likely to become greasy and oily faster. Washing it every day will help to create a healthy sleek look. However, if you have wav, curly hair then you should avoid washing it every day. Every second or third day is fine, as it will keep the hair from becoming dry and frizzy.

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A Rough Battle To Smoothen Your Dry Hair

Dry hair occurs mainly due to heat, the use of excessive chemicals applied on your hair and also by not taking good care of your hair. Every person's hair has a certain amount of moisture which preserves your hair and does not let it dry.

When certain level of moisture goes down due to many of the common reasons then you have to take special efforts to maintain that moisture. One should keep in mind that excess experiments with your hair can cause problems and lead to dry hair.

Some of the common reason why many face this problem is the excessive washing of your hair. Your hair need not be washed daily as this washes out the nutrients from your hair leaving you 'high and dry'. So washing is not an appropriate solution for your hair on a daily basis.

Use of hot dryers, hot curlers or any of the things you use for stylizing your hair also leads to drying. Swimming in chlorinated water without a head cap makes your hair parched and even drier. By using some of the home based recipes you can make your last longer with a better look.

The use of mild shampoo is one of the initial steps to be taken when you are treating dry hair. Look for shampoos mentioned as 'dry and damaged' which would work in your favor. The use of conditioner is a must as this helps in preserving the lost nutrients and oil in your hair.

This would give a beautiful look to your hair with the extra shine and bounce. Snipping off the end of your hair would help in preventing further damage to your hair. Exposure to sun can also cause dryness. You can use hair sunscreen to protect your hair.

Use of some of the home made ingredients if properly blended can be very helpful. Beer seems to work wonders on your hair. You can spray your hair with beer once you have shampooed your hair. Mayonnaise is also a wonderful ingredient which brings life back to your hair as it is termed as an excellent conditioner.

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Hair Fall - A Common Thing In Everyone's Life

Hair, a sign of beauty and care has always been very important in everyone's life. Be it male or a female it needs to be taken care very diligently. To avoid hair fall there are different remedies which can be used and some very age-old concoction of herbs which would be very beneficial for everyone.

Men tend to loose more hair with comparison to women due to the presence of estrogen and other factors. It is very important that your hair has been take care with all the effort of applying hair oil for a superfluous hair.

Some of the other reasons for having hair fall are due to the non-existence of nutrition in your food. Even applying oil to your hair is form of nutrition and has to be done on daily basis and if not, at least thrice a week as you wash your hair.

Over exposure to sun on your hair is not good. One should wear caps or any other protective cloth to avoid that. Tension of work, home and other mentally challenging problems are also cause of major hair fall. The affect of some of the strong and attacking diseases like pneumonia can also lead to loss of hair.

Having experiments done on your hair can cause hair fall like perming which can cause lot of hair loss due to the twisting and turning of your hair. Ironing can also cause lot of problems like changing ones hair structure and also causing lot of hair fall which is very disastrous. Coloring your hair has also been one of the major problems in causing your hair loss.

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Hair Loss Solutions - How To Help Stop Hair Loss And Regrow Hair

Hair loss and male-pattern baldness is an affliction suffered by thousands of men, and can be a real source of insecurity and embarrassment for those not ready to lose their hair or shave their head. Even worse, and more devastating are the younger cases where the hair loss process begins long before a man even reaches his thirtieth birthday. So what are your options if you are one of these men, uncontrollably losing your hair before your time?

Well, you can do what many others do – shave your head for the sake of uniformity. Lots of men look great with a shaved head – it just fits their personality and style, and they seem comfortable that way. For those unwilling to give up on their hair, there are hairpieces or plugs, neither of which have been perfected to the point of being undetectable, and both having a societal stigma as being somewhat tacky and undesirable.

The other option, of course, is to try one of the hair loss products that several reputable manufacturers now offer, both in prescription and nonprescription form. While there is still no “magic pill” that can unflinchingly promise every man (and woman) who takes it will re-grow their hair, there are some very promising and effective hair loss products and treatments currently on the market and also in development.

Propecia, Rogaine (Monoxadil), Avacor and Proxiphen are just a few of the top prescription and nonprescription hair loss products on the market today, and they’ve all had varying degrees of success in re-growing their client’s hair. Since the demand for hair loss products is so great, there have been many non-prescription hair loss alternatives recently introduced in an effort to offer men (and women) a more economical and convenient alternative to re-grow hair and prevent further hair loss.

There are also several vitamins that have been specially formulated both for thinning hair and to promote the speedy growth of healthy, shiny hair. Vitamins for thinning hair and faster hair growth and re-growth are usually a varying combination of several key amino acids, biotin, vitamins B6 and E, and zinc. Many who take vitamins of this nature do report thicker, more lustrous and healthy hair, but if your goal is to actually re-grow hair and not just thicken thinning hair, then you would probably want to consider a more serious hair loss supplement or treatment that specifically targets balding and hair loss.

Here's a little tip to help stimulate hair growth – massage the scalp. This is an age-old hairstylist tip to help stimulate the hair follicles, unclog any blocked oil glands in the scalp, and help promote a healthy scalp and new, healthy hair growth. Plus, it’s relaxing and it feels good, so it’s not such a chore!

Hair loss supplements can range from pricey to reasonable, tested and untested, and clinically proven vs. not clinically proven. You have to use good judgment and do a little homework on the internet, or by reading consumer reviews, testimonials and surveys to see what really should work best for your situation. Some even offer money back guarantees or some sort or money back for unused portions.

Now, let’s talk about being proactive in preventing future hair loss. Many times, the underlying cause for premature hair loss and male pattern balding is hereditary, but it can also be brought on by a hormonal imbalance of the male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens. Correcting a hormonal imbalance many times can stop hair loss. This example can be seen in women who notice hair loss shortly after they’ve had a baby. The cause for this is a drop in hormones that kept much more hair on the head than normal during pregnancy because the levels of this hormone are unusually high at this time.

Some medications can also cause or aggravate hair loss. Typically these medications are blood thinners, gout medication, chemotherapy medications for cancer, too much vitamin A, birth control pills and antidepressants. Avoid tight or “pulling” hairstyles like high or tight ponytails and cornrows, and also stay away from harsh chemical treatments such as perms and other potentially volatile, damaging hair treatments.

Typical hair loss treatments, prescription and nonprescription, usually take about six months before you can tell they are working, so patience is a must. There is no overnight fix to hair loss unfortunately. As long as you are comfortable with your chosen hair loss remedy, and have planned a preventative and maintenance course of action, that’s really all that matters.

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Hair Cut Or Hair Growth And Life Of Hair

Every part of the body has some purpose to serve. We cut our hair from scalp and shave our face daily because we do not like its growth to distort our looks (?)And see the obstinacy and compulsion of the body; it brings back the hair we had cut. Is it not sufficient evidence that body contemplates the growth of hair on the place where it suits much to the advantage of skin and the organs beneath it? Actually what we do is we cut the cuticle of hair, which has several parts below i.e. Huxley’s layer, Henley’s layer, glassy layer medulla, cortical substance, hair bulb, hair papilla, blood vessel and then connective tissues of the cutis, are the parts lying underneath the end of hair, that we cut.

Cutting of hair is a repeated process affecting all the lower parts of the hair in which many changes occur before we see the cuticle come out of skin again. After cutting the end of hair, we cannot rule out the adverse effect on the working efficiency of the blood vessel beneath papilla. The adjoining blood vessels supplying blood to whole of adjoining hair or skin of head and face may not function wholly as per the designed efficiency. In other words, the working efficiency of the hair and the organ beneath is degraded, if not destroyed.

There is a saying in our old health books duly approved by our ancestors and saints that cutting of beard could harm gums and teeth. This harm may be in the form of decay or weakness in gums and rots of teeth. Can this related to malnutrition and inefficiency of blood cells of hair, which are subjected to frequent cuts at its ends? I feel any disturbance cause on the outer body is bound to affect the inner body may be in a long run. It is just like continuous rubbing of the rope drawing bucket of water from the well and resulting in making of a groove on the brick wall of the well. I may be wrong and would like to have a rational correction from your end. I am just correlating theoretical aspects.

The hair according to above theory has a limited existence and short life. It is shed by the process of separation that takes place about the bulb accompanied by a contraction of the hair- follicle at this point. Once the hair is in its shedding process, the new hair is regenerated from the inner root-sheath about the papilla and it pushes the dead hair lying ahead of it until it is shed or accidentally removed while massaging the scalp or brushing the hair.

This means that hair is produced from the epidermis but its production is a process that forms a cornified cylinder, projected form the cutaneous surface and is very analogous to real epidermal cornification. The life of the hair is short but it is a process of regeneration that keeps the healthy person happy when he or she sees growth of hair returning after a lapse or recess.

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Hairstyles For Women Over 60

What does Suzanne Somers, Julie Christie and Barbra Streisand all have in common? They are all over 60 and sexy. Tina Turner is ageless and gorgeous. Over sixty is the new sexy. Women are wearing soft beautiful hair and it makes them look younger.

The old wives tale of cutting your hair short over forty has finally seen its day. Gone are the old ideas of short hair lifting the face. A new age of beauties are emerging. They have longer, updated hair that shines and moves. Longer hair gives the face a youthful appearance. It softens lines while lending a shadow to the neck. Longer layers give the hair height and movement. Hair cut to the shoulder or just above is a versatile length.

It is important to have a good cut. Find a hairdresser who knows how to cut hair and give you a look. A good hairdresser can take the looks of today and adapt them to suit your hair, face and body type. Make your hair look and feel thicker with a volumizing haircut. Keep your hair well groomed. Have it shaped regularly.

Color your hair if it is grey. Grey hair can be a double negative. It can make your skin look tired and sallow. It can be coarse and unruly. Hair color makes grey hair more manageable. Studies have shown women and men who color their hair feel better about their self and have less depression. Keep your roots touched up. If you cannot go to the hairdresser in between appointments there are excellent hair color products on the market so you can do it yourself.

Learn to blow dry and style your hair. Nothing is more ageing than an out of date hairstyle. Learn the new ways to style and the tools to make it happen. Once you learn the basics it only takes minutes to look good. Look to the ageless beauties for inspiration. They know their hair and how to style it. They do not rely on hairdressers every single day to look good. They can style their hair.

Experiment with new products. There are products to thicken thin hair made with natural ingredients. Some of the new shaping hair sprays are the work horses of products. They set, lift and hold your hair keeping it soft and shiny. Stiff hair is not in vogue right now and it is very ageing.

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Short Hairstyles For Black Men

Nothing looks better than a black man with a nice, short hairstyle. Luckily, it is very trendy to wear your hair short and you have many different options. Additionally, short hair allows for more convenience and ease of care. Depending on what you choose as a short hairstyle for black men, your new look could make all the difference in how you appear in both your professional and social life.

If you love the classic look of dreadlocks but you want to look clean and sharp, you can have short dreadlocks! You no longer need to have long dreadlocks in order for them to be stylish. Short dreadlocks allow the face to stay clear while looking neat and classy.

The afro is a statement all its own, but you don't have to have the biggest afro in the area to have a stylish look. A short afro shows that any man is attractive yet at the same time tasteful. If the short afro is still a bit too much maintenance for you, consider getting your hair cut down as much as possible without going completely bald. You not only have the neatest hairstyle, but you also have the easiest hair to care for! Going that short may not be comfortable for some, so find a compromise and get a very simple, yet classic hair cut.

One of the most overlooked short hairstyles for black men is going absolutely bald. Shaving your head is cutting your hair so therefore, it is a haircut! The only restriction to going completely bald is to make sure you have a good-shaped head. If you have an oddly shaped head, the absence of hair will only draw attention to it and your shaved hairstyle will become irrelevant.

Finally, men are very lucky to have some true artists available at barbershops and hair salons. These people can take cornrows to an entirely new level. Depending on what you want from your short hairstyle for black men, a creative cornrow might just be the way to go!

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Hot Trends in Women's Wigs and Headwear, Plus Other Current Hair Fashions

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In today's world of hustle and bustle, it is hard to keep up with the ever-changing fashion and social trends. When it comes to hair and headwear trends, everyone wants to look their best. The challenge is looking your best without the fuss. One growing trend among women who have to look great in a snap is the use of wigs. With a wide variety of women's wigs to choose from it is possible to create any style you wish.

Is A Wig for Me?

There are several reasons in which women's wigs are a growing headwear fashion. A lot of women choose wigs when they want to change their hair color but do not want to risk damaging their natural hair. Some use wigs to cover up a bad haircut.

A more common reason in which women's wigs are used is because of hair loss problems. Whether it's from chemo treatments, medical conditions, or trauma, a wig will help to ease the embarrassment. There are literally thousands of wigs to choose from, ranging in various lengths from short to long. The color options are unlimited, and style is a matter of design. You may choose from a selection of pre-cut styles or have one designed to suit your personal preferences.

Other Headwear Accessories

Maybe a wig just isn't for you. In addition to women's wigs, there are many other popular women's headwear trends. Hats, turbans, scarves, caps, hair extensions, falls, add-ons, hair enhancers, ponytails, and ponytail wraps are all popular among the modern fashion crowd.

Women's Caps

For the active women out there who prefer not to use women's wigs, a common style is to pull your hair up into a ponytail and put on a cap. From the traditional baseball caps to designer caps - with such a wide assortment in headwear, you can keep your hair under control and look your best at just about any casual event.

Women's Hats

Hats have been a popular style for centuries. It doesn't matter if you need a winter hat or a summer hat, the choices are unlimited. A hat is sure to jazz up any outfit for church gatherings or social events. One great thing about a hat is it works great with women's wigs or natural hair.

Women's Scarves and Turbans

Scarves aren't made just to wrap around your neck anymore. Today it is very popular to use scarves as headwear to accessorize your hair. Whether you spiff up a ponytail or completely cover your head, scarves are a beautiful way to accent an outfit or hide the fact that you didn't have time to fix your hair or go to a salon!

Women's wigs can be accented with the use of scarves as well. Or, you may choose to use a turban. Women's turbans are available in several gorgeous materials and colors. Why are turbans a popular choice? They are simple yet beautiful.

So, the next time you're feeling bored with your hair-do, why not change things a little and add a wig, scarf or turban to your hair accessories? Then you can achieve the look you want without harming your natural hair.

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Synthetic Fiber Hair Extensions Create Choice Hair Styles for Hair Loss and Fashion Clients

From the beginning of time, women have cared for their hair. As 2005's Most Popular Hair Extensions far back as 4000-300 B.C. Egyptian women and even men are shown with various wigs and elaborate hair styles. Hair is a contributing factor to ones confidence and serenity. Our culture strongly identifies femininity with a thick, lustrous head of hair. Images of full bodied, shining hair are synonymous with female attributes, sexuality, desirability and vigor. Thinning, dry, lusterless hair is identified with illness, old age, and poverty.

Every generation goes thru more and more transformations and capitalizes on current trends of Hair Styles. The big Hair Style trend these days is in full swing in Europe and is just starting to spread in the United States. It is the trend of Hair Extensions. Hair extensions involve the attachment of human or synthetic hair to your existing hair to create a more full or long look immediately. Hair extensions can add instant body, length to your look and can also help with hair thinning and hair loss situations.

There are many different methods of hair extensions on the market today, some good, some not so good. Mark Sharp, co-founder and creative director of Mark Glenn Hair Enhancement of London, England and Glenn Kinsey, co-founder and managing director have taken revolutionary steps in developing a fiber hair extension method that not only doesn’t damage the existing hair but can even improve the condition of the hair. They have transformed the lives of women who suffer from varying degrees of hair loss caused by conditions such as alopecia, trichotillomania, genetic factors, stress and post-operative trauma.

The Mark Glenn extensions, commonly known as MG extensions, use no glues, bonding solutions, threads, weaves, injections, and nothing is stuck on the head. They are attached using a very fine braid. A small section of existing hair is split into two. The fiber hair is also split into two to make the braid and is finally wrapped around the base of the hair, protecting it. The fiber is then "sealed on itself" using a heat tool (which is no hotter than a typical pair of curling tongs or crimpers). This creates a tiny plastic seal. It's important to point out that during this process, your own hair is safely "cocooned" inside the fiber so it doesn't come into direct contact with any heat. Therefore, your own hair stays in perfect condition. For hair loss or thinning problems, the extensions are applied with non-allergic mesh and the fiber hair is woven thru the mesh to create the look.

Glenn Kinsey of Mark Glenn Hair Enhancement has joined us today for a brief question and answer session on their fiber hair extensions.

Welcome Glenn and thank you for joining us today! We have a few questions for you about your wonderful hair extensions.

Question: I understand that you and Mark have previously worked with human hair extensions. Why did you switch to synthetic fiber extensions?
Answer: Several reasons:

1. Weight - human hair is twice the weight of fiber and therefore feels “heavy” on the head – at its worst, this increased weight and stress on the hair can cause “traction alopecia”. In addition, human hair is porous – it soaks up water – which can significantly increase the weight when wet.

2. Tangle – human hair tends to “matt” and “tangle” – this is because the surface of human hair has little “spines” on it, that look like roof tiles under a microscope. Because this “alien” hair isn’t being conditioned by the natural oils that condition your own hair, these “spines” tend to “stick out” and tangle up with the other hairs on your head. Consequently, you do need to use quite intensive conditioners to keep the hair in good condition. Fiber, however, has a smooth surface and therefore is less likely to tangle.

3. Glue - human hair extensions are typically applied with glue and removed with acetone – a recipe for damage, the results of which we regularly see in our studio. Our method doesn’t use any chemicals.

4. Colour match - a stylist using human hair would typically take a swatch of the client’s hair and send it to a human hair supplier who would then pick the closest colour from a specific range. We actually colour-blend our hair with the client in front of us – taking into account all the different subtle shade shifts that may exist in their hair – to get an absolutely perfect match

5. Ethics – there’s a great deal of mystery surrounding the origins of human hair used in extensions and it’s very difficult to track the exact source. A common source for top quality hair is from female Russian prisoners, for example

6. Look and feel – fiber looks and feels just like real hair but is much kinder to the hair and is much easier to style and take care of.

Question: What percentage of your clients gets hair extensions for hair loss issues versus fashion?

Answer: The split is approximately 50/50

Question: You have developed your own branded method (MG extensions) for applying fiber extensions. What is unique about your method in comparison to other methods available? Do you plan to patent your application method?

Answer: We have a proprietary technique for working with female hair loss, for which clients visit us from all over the world. For fashion purposes, we’ve amalgamated several different methods and added our own unique adaptations to create a technique that creates a beautiful look

Question: Why do you feel that fiber extensions are superior to human hair extensions? Could you apply human hair extensions using your method if a client really preferred human hair?

Answer: See above. Apart from using pliers and a metal clip (which is great fun through airport metal detectors and very uncomfortable when you lay your head on a pillow!) the only way to apply human hair is with glue.

Question: What training and education is involved for stylists doing MG extensions?

Answer: We work in teams of two people – a “lead” and an “assist”. Team members start out as an “assist” and then, after about 12 to 24 months, progress up to a “lead”. “Leads” are the ones that direct the work. Our training is very intensive and “on the job” to allow team members to experience the bewildering array of both styles and techniques, as well as the differing types of hair loss they may encounter.

Question: What are the legal requirements in England for doing hair extensions?
Answer: Sadly, there are no specific legal requirements for hair extensions over and above those for a normal hair salon.

Question: What are the minimum requirements for someone wanting hair extensions? Length of hair? Stable hair loss? Have you turned down clients for hair extensions and why?
Answer: We regularly turn away clients no matter how much they want hair extensions, if we don’t think it’s going to look sensational! For fashion work, the main reason is length of existing hair – for the best results, the clients hair needs to be at least 4 to 6 inches long. This is because you need existing hair to conceal where the extensions are attached. For our clients with hair loss, there can be a whole range of reasons, from too little existing hair to hair loss that hasn’t “stabilized”.

Question: There are some hair extensionists that don’t recommend getting fiber extensions because of esthetic reasons. Can you describe the quality of the fiber hair, where it is made and why these recommendations are not valid?

Answer: We only use a beautiful, hand-made fiber that is absolutely undetectable from the real thing in look, feel and behavior. It’s actually more expensive than some human hair! Cheap fiber is truly awful, akin to “Barbie-doll” hair. You only tend to spot bad extensions – we pride ourselves on the fact that, in general, no-one even suspects our clients have extensions and we have a large number of celebrity clients that, in some cases, even the media haven’t spotted that their hair isn’t their own!

Question: You mention on your website, http://www.markglenn.com that the fiber extensions do not damage your hair and can even improve the condition of your hair. Can you explain how they can improve the condition of your hair?

Answer: First of all, we don’t use any chemicals. Secondly, your own hair is “cocooned” and protected inside the extension and continues to grow as normal. Thirdly, when the extensions are removed, they just slide off your hair leaving no mess or residue. Because your hair has been protected in this way over a few months, the condition of your own hair often improves.

Question: What is the maintenance schedule for fashion and hair loss fiber extensions? What happens if you do not follow the maintenance schedule?

Answer: For fashion, you’d need to either remove the extensions after three months or have them removed and replaced. Initially, the extensions are attached at the base of your hair. However, your hair will grow at around half an inch a month so the extensions start to grow down your own hair. If you leave it longer than 3 months, there’s a risk that the newly grown hair above the extension may start to matt and tangle and, in the worst-case scenario, dreadlock. For hair loss, the particular technique we use demands that clients visit us every six weeks for similar reasons – the “mesh” can start to feel a little loose if it’s left for much longer than 6 weeks.

Question: If someone has very thick hair and wants only to lengthen it, why wouldn’t you just apply the extensions to the ends of the hair, instead of at the roots?

Answer: Because you’d see a “bump” where the extension is attached.

Question: Can you treat fiber extensions the same as your own hair? I.E. shampooing, conditioning, curling, brushing, etc

Answer: Yes – wash it as normal, blow dry, curl, condition, brush – just like the real thing. And because the fiber is actually non-porous, you don’t need to use expensive products on the hair, e.g. conditioners, because they’ll have no effect on the extension hair itself. The only thing you have to avoid is direct, sustained heat e.g. hot-iron straighteners etc. Rollers etc. are fine.

Question: Are there any restrictions? Can you color or perm the fibre extensions?

Answer: You can’t perm the extensions but you wouldn’t need to – you can achieve the same look using rollers, for instance. Colour has no effect on the extension hair, again, because it’s non-porous. This is great for clients who continue to have their “roots” done, in the knowledge that the colour won’t affect the extension hair.

Question: On an annual basis, what would a typical client pay for Fashion and Hair Loss Fiber extensions including maintenance schedules? Are the majority of the costs associated with cost of the materials or the labor?

Answer: Costs do vary from head to head and style to style. Since we have two people working on a client’s head at the same time, cost is predominantly based on the amount of time it takes with each particular client. On average, a fashion client would pay around GBP £1,500.00 per year and a hair loss client, around twice as much. And bear in mind that you don’t need to visit a hairdresser since we take care of all this during appointments.

Question: Your Hair Loss fiber extensions qualify for funding from medical plans in England. Did you have to go thru a certification process for this funding? Have any of your clients outside England received payment from medical plans in their country?

Answer: Because of the way the UK health system works (which is funded by the Government) it very much depends on the attitude of local health authorities rather than a specific “test”. Some health authorities are happy to fund their patients, whereas others are not, preferring the cheaper option of providing wigs. We’ve yet to have someone from outside the UK who’s funded by a health plan etc.

Question: Do you plan to offer training to stylists outside your salon so that other salons in the world can offer MG Extensions?

Answer: Not at present, although it’s something we may consider in the future.

Question: Are there reputable salons in the US that you would recommend?

Answer: Since the majority of our techniques were developed in-house and are therefore unique to us, it’s unlikely you’d find anyone locally who does things in quite the same way. The fact that, currently, we have clients that visit us from 14 different countries, seems to confirm this. I so wish I could recommend others, but we simply haven’t yet come across anyone who provides a similar result to a similar standard

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