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Scientists have found a specific gene, called IRF4, that decides our hair color. This same gene is now believed to cause the loss of natural hair pigmentation during the aging process. This means they have now identified the little boogers responsible for having to get your roots done every so many weeks. Researchers from the…
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After using the same national hair color brand for 24 years, Mike has switched to using the Goldwell brand of professional color. Over the past few years, Mike noticed that other brands were inconsistent in gray coverage, blending and overall color retention and performance. Other brands also left the hair feeling dry and brittle. Mike…
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The word “Balayage” comes from the French word meaning “to sweep”. This is a highlight technique that is very popular in today’s trends. When applying the color for a balayage, you sweep the color through small triangle sections of the hair, giving it the natural transition down into the lighter color. In Balayage, there are…
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Redken has created an amazing new anti frizz product that is absolutely amazing! Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame is a cream based styling product that softens hair, makes it shiny, makes it easier to blow dry and style, and does not leave a gloopy residue. It will take the coarsest, frizzed out messy hair and make…
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1. Ancient Egyptians were the first to remove unwanted body hair 2. There five million hair follicles on human body 3. In Italy during the Renaissance, women dyed their hair blonde using horse urine, while ancient Romans used pigeon dung 4. Each strand of hair contains 14 elements,…
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Senators Diane Feinstein (D-California) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduce the Personal Care Products Safety Act because regulations on these products have changed little since the 1930s. On average, American women use 12 products containing 168 chemicals on their bodies daily, from shampoo to cosmetics and lotions. Men use fewer products containing on average 85 chemicals…
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New products are claiming to protect skin from pollutants in the air. A recent Mintel report says that 34% of women in the US are concerned about the affects of pollution on their skin, and cosmetic companies are taking notice. Products are either being developed or remarketed for the purpose of decreasing damage from…
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If you make an appointment for service, time is being held for you in the schedule that you expect to be honored. That time is held for you as a firm commitment, based on the kind of service you have requested. Other clients will call and ask for time to be held for them as…
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A strange new service was imported to the U.S. from the middle east a few years ago. With a fish pedicure, you place your feet in an open tank filled with numerous small carp that eat away dead skin from between your toes. This service has been banned in various states, including Washington. The fish…
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There are more than 82,000 chemicals in common cosmetics and personal care products. The skin is the body’s largest detox organ. Using chemicals on your skin can hamper natural detoxification through the skin and increase the body’s toxic load. This is a list of the twelve worst toxins to avoid in your skin and body care…
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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…
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* 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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