When receiving a hair color treatment, do you feel like screaming or taking the nearest pointy object to scratch your head to death? If so, then you could be experiencing hair color sensitivity. It’s a common problem. Here are some things to keep in mind to help control the discomfort when heading off to…
* 85% of men experience hair loss by the age of 50 and 40% of women overall suffer from hair loss * Hair loss is caused by reactions to medications, stress, poor nutrition, exposure to UV radiation, poor circulation, plugged hair follicles, and hormone buildup * DHT hormone buildup is the main cause of male…
Commonly, shampoo and personal care items have sulfates as primary active ingredients. Sulfates are detergents (even used in industrial applications like cleaning engine grease) that can remove oils and other substances that are not water soluble. Sulfates provide abundant lather and clean well, but they can damage your hair. Sulfates can strip hair color. Sulfates…
Some Nail products are known to contain toxic chemicals, such as dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, and formaldehyde, that are health and safety concerns. DBP and toluene are known as developmental toxins. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. These three chemicals are commonly called the “toxic-trio”. They have been at the center of ongoing public attention over nail…
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industrues (a division of Occupational Safety and Health) in affiliation with the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services and Oregon Health & Sciences Universtity, have issued a Hazard Advisory for salon products used in keratin-based hair straightening services. Laboratory tests were conducted by accredited labs in both…
The FDA finds new Laser Light therapy medically significant to treat chronic hair loss and pattern baldness in both men and women. There are only 3 products that are FDA approved for hair loss treatment: Rogaine, Propecia, and MEP 90 Low Level Laser System. When combined with stimulating topical products, laser therapy has proven to…
Mike’s Great Grandfather (standing left) and Great Uncle (Seated middle with mustache) standing in front of the family barber shop in Paris. Mike’s family immigrated to Paris to start this business, and then moved to Canada and later the United States. At the time, Paris was the New York City of Europe. The hair business runs…
Jan 22, 2010 — Mike’s cellphone started ringing at 7:30am. “I hope its not’s too early to call you, Mike, but I wanted to tell you that you made the front page of the Oregonian!” What in the world? Had no idea that anything had happened. Several clients called to read the article aloud, and…