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- Favorite Hair Products
Many of my clients (and readers) ask,“What hair product favorites do we recommend at our salon?” So, I have put together a short list of some of our favorites for you to consider....
- Fall Hair Protection
The season of sun-kissed curls may over, but that doesn't mean you have to hide under a hat till next summer. Adapt your hair to the fall hair season with these Cold-weather tips....
- How to Use a Hair Diffuser to Fight Frizzy Hair!
Have you ever had a diffuser attachment come with your new blow dryer but not know what to do with it? I’m often surprised how many girlfriends of mine aren’t really sure what a hair diffuser does and what benefits it has to offer....
- My Hair Remedy for Dandruff, Oily Hair & Head Lice
Reportedly, about one in five people have tried at least one hair remedy for dandruff sometime in their life. Even though dandruff is a harmless condition, it can be both annoying and embarrassing for people who have it. Dandruff can be caused by a v...
- Frizzy Hair Perm Got You Down?
Frizzy hair is a major issue in many womens lives, especially when brought on by a perm. Frizzy hair perms can be helped in a number of ways, here’s how:...
- 5 Hair Care Tips Every Woman Should Know
After being in the hair industry for as long as I have, it’s easy to forget that my clients don't know all of the hair care tips that I have learned along the way. Yesterday one of my clients asked a simple question that made me think these hair ca...
- Healthier Hair, Healthier Hair Color Alternatives
My clients are often torn between choosing to have healthier hair by leaving it natural and using harsh chemicals to color their hair. Chemicals used in hair coloring products and the fumes produced are just plain yucky to both the client and hairdr...
- Afro American Hair Products Warning
We've all known for years that the ingredients in hair relaxers, hair straighteners, perms and hair colors can be harmful to our hair and scalp. But, this doesn't deter us from our quest for beauty....
- "Good Hair" Documentary by Chris Rock
Here is a heads up to Chris Rock fans and fans of 'good hair!" Chris took on the project this past year of making, what would seem to be an unlikely subject for him, a movie/documentary called "Good Hair." The subject interested him after his daught...
- FAQ’s on Baby Hair Care
I don’t remember getting baby hair care tips especially when I had my first baby. Becoming a new mom for the second time just this past month, was a wonderful experience. My newest addition, Madelyn, has a ton of hair just like her sister did. As I...
- Best Bargain Hair Care Products
Let me first say that although I am always up for a good bargain, I am definitely biased when it comes to bargain hair care products. I prefer and use mostly all professional hair care products. That being said, there are some bargain hair care produ...
- Hair Fix for Green Hair
Can you detect a tinge of green to your hair? We’ve been seeing it in the salon lately and here are some hair fix recommendations to get rid of that unwanted hue!...
- Frizzy Hair Fixes
We have all needed a good hair fix for frizzy hair at one time or another. Frizzy hair can creep up on us out of nowhere sometimes . . . especially in summer, so here are some ideas for a frizzy hair fix just in case you come down with a case of the ...
- No Shampoo Hair Cleansing Conditioner
Chaz Dean, a successful L.A. hairdresser to the stars, came here to Minneapolis/St.Paul to the Mall of America, last weekend but I missed his appearance . . . pooh! Or should I say . . . no pooh? Chaz has invented the first (that I've heard of anyway...
- Postpartum Hair Loss Treatments
Postpartum hair loss in women is a real issue. My clients who are new moms were always coming to me asking what they could do about this issue, and before I had my baby, I would just direct them to some volumizing products and tell them that it’ll ...
- Best Hair Care Products
I get so excited this time of year to hear what thousands of professional hairdressers have voted as their "favorites" or their choices as the "best hair care products of 2009." Thanks to BTC, behindthechair.com, we have this most coveted list of hai...
- Innovative Hair Ideas: Anti-Aging Hair Products
I had a student in one of my classes ask me the other day, “So what’s your take on the new anti-aging hair care products out there? Are they worth the money? How do they differ from other moisturizing hair products or products that are made to gi...
- Curly Hair Help for Summer
A common question that my clients ask as summer approaches is 'What do I do with my curly hair for summer?' My answer is always to work with their natural curl and use the right hair care products to keep your curly hair shiny and bouncy while fighti...
- Shiny Hair Secrets
Shiny hair can easily be attained when you take great care of your tresses and use hair shine enhancing products. I’m going to share all my shiny hair secrets with you so that you can have beautiful, glossy strands all the time....
- Black Hair, Curly Hair, Multiracial Hair
If you have had trouble finding the right hair care products for your black hair, multi-racial hair type or your natural curls, you might want to check out this site, www.curls.biz CURLS is launching their new product, Curl Gel-les’c (pronounced C...
- Hair Care Product Giveaway
Did you all get a peek at the fabulous hair styles and fashion trends at Sunday nights Oscar’s? Lots to talk about there and I’m a bit late, just getting back from some fun in the sun winter get-away, but first . . . got a new product give-away ...
- Dandruff and dry itchy scalp
It probably doesn’t matter much to you whether your problem is dandruff, dry scalp, or seborrheic dermatitis. What does matter is that you’re afflicted with a flaky, itchy, tight, or inflamed scalp, and you just want to fix it....
- Winter Hair Care Perscriptions
Tis the season for parched strands and flaky scalps, but there are ways to fight back! Jet Rhys of Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego has some simple solutions for winter’s biggest beauty bummers....
- Hair Care Products, Does Price Matter?
The number-one myth you need to come to terms with is the notion that expensive or salon hair-care products are somehow superior to drugstore versions. Many consumers feel that if they buy salon products, they will achieve a “salon look” for thei...
- Hair Care Savings Tips
These days savvy women are looking to cut back a bit on the cash outlays for hair care and all other beauty routines. With a little bit here and a little bit there can quickly add up quickly in times where cut backs are in order. Here are a few tips ...
- Hair Care Tips for Winter
Hair care routine is really important this time of year. As the climate changes during the winter months, and so will your hair if not protected and preserved properly. Harsh weather can strip your locks of natural oils and moisture, so it’s import...
- Hair Shine How To
It’s the ultimate hair shine stopper. Golden Globe nominee Rinko Kikuchi colored her naturally jet-black hair and the bleach caused a bit of damage. Rough hair isn’t a sought-after look on the red carpet, so Aussie stylist Sarah Potempa had to he...
- Hair damage-a few things to consider
So, you’re perusing the isles of your local beauty supply in search of the right hair conditioner for your hair type. Some of you might even find yourself in the corner bodega looking for the latest rumored home remedy. ...
- Scalp Sores
I seem to have developed, what almost seems like scalp sores on my head as well as on my elbows and knees. I’m wondering if maybe I could be allergic to what hair care products my hair stylist is using on me? Maybe the hair color she uses or even t...
- Hair Damage From Summer?
Now that summer is indeed coming to an end and we approach the upcoming change in seasons, it is time to take back our hair and the hair damage that has occurred over the summer months. All those beautiful fall hair colors aren't going to look good ...
- Kate Hudson to Launch Green Hair Care Products
If it is raining where you are and you are stuck in doors you might want to check out Kate Hudson and David Babaii will Debut New Eco Hair Care Product Line this weekend. Be One of the First to Chat With Kate Hudson and David Babaii on HSN July 3rd a...
- Finesse Launches New Shampoo and Conditioner
I'm looking for some help writing hair styling articles these days, so if you know of a good hairstylist would like to become an Internet hairstyle author have them contact me....
- Hair Care Product Bargain Shopping
Don't be fooled when you see your favorite Salon only brand showing up on discounters such as Target, Walgreens, Safeway etc., not only are you likely to be getting a blackmarket product, but now comes a study indicating you might be overpaying for t...
- Hair Protein Treatment Leads to Healty Hair
Who hasn't had dried out hair at one time or another? But, if you've struggled with the old tried and true remedies and your hair still doesn't look and feel healthy . . . try a hair protein treatment. ...
- How Often Should You Switch Shampoo?
I have heard it is important to switch the brand of shampoo you use on your hair. Is there any reason to believe this?...
- Hair Care Product Favorites
How many of you have problems when it comes to choosing the right hair care products? Do you have an arsenal of unused hair care products that basically just take up space in your cabinets? ...
- Dry Shampoo Controversy Rages On
The dry shampoo or no shampoo controversy is nothing new to those of you who are regular readers. I original recommended that women with frizzy or tight curly hair do less shampooing way back in 2005 in my article, Frizzy Hair? Try a no shampoo . . ....
- Hair Care Product News
A popular hair care product brand is back on the market as of March 1st. It is unclear from the press releases how soon it will be available on shelves at your local drug stores. My calls to their media department went unanswered so I really haven't ...
- Female Hair Loss Treatments
Lots of options exist for female hair loss treatments. Finding a few more hairs in drain can make us nervous, but it doesn't mean necessarily that you are going bald or have some serious hair problem. Most female hair loss is either due to natural lo...
- Winter Hair Styling Tips
Every year the temperatures drop and everyone has the same complaints about their hair. That bone chilling cold, high winds, and damp freeze doesn’t only play havoc to our bodies, but it can be catastrophe to our hair. We always bring out our winte...
- Hair Type - Kinky Hair
Angela Bassett and Oprah both have kinky hair type. This hair type is the most fragile of all the hair types. The reason for this is that kinky hair has fewer cuticle layers than other hair types. The cuticle layer is the only protection your hair ha...
- Hair Type - Fine Wavy
Faith Hill has a fine wavy hair type. If you pull out a strand, your fine wavy hair, it will tend to form a loose "s" pattern. Since your hair is wavy it is usually versatile, and easy to style into many different hairstyles. You can straighten it ou...
- Hair Type - Thick and Coarse Hair
You, more than likely, have lots of admirers wishing they had as much hair as you—meanwhile you are probably trying to find more ways of getting rid of some of it. Am I right? It's true . . . the grass is always greener elsewhere. ...
- Hair Type Fine Straight
Here are Some Hair Styling Tips for Those of You With Fine Straight Hair
Gwyneth Paltrow has your hair type, fine straight . . . click on her picture and note the variety her stylists have chosen for her down through the years....
- Hair Types - Ending the War
In the twenty plus years I've spent in the hair styling business, I've learned plenty about hair types and people. It seems to me that no matter what hair type we've been given, it's never quite right or not good enough. I don't think I can remember ...
- Hair Spray Product Reviews
Winter has a way of doing a number on a hairstyle. Wind and snowy weather will flatten or frizz even the most carefully arranged hairstyle. Hair spray can help. Real Simple staffers in the December tried hair sprays with three levels of holding power...
- Understanding Your Hair
What purpose does hair actually serve? — It may provide some insulation, but not much to speak of really. Scientists believe that the evolutionary function of hair was to provide:...
- 2007 Stylist Choice Awards
For all of you in the hair styling business, who haven't made it to this event yet, flag it for next year. Looks like they had another great time at the Stylist Choice Awards, at the Hard Rock Live, in Orlando, Florida. ...
- How to Add Shine and Bounce to Your Hair
For a deep-conditioning steam warp, shampoo, rinse well, and apply conditioner. Dip a towel in hot water, wring it out and wrap hair in it. Relax in a steamy tub. The combination of the wrap and the bath steam will open up your hair cuticle so that t...
- How to Solve Hard Water Hair Issues
Is your hair looking lusterless? Is the color looking dull, especially throughout the top of the head? Does your hair seem to be lacking the body, shine and softness it once had? The culprit more than likely may be your water. ...
- Have Hair Care Manufacturers Found the Fountain of Youth?
When I first saw this article red flags went up all over the place . . . It does grabs ones attention though, especially if one is say, 40 something or more. ...
- Hair Care Product Tutorial
If you need to figure out what does what, and who are these products best for hopefully this article should help. If you have fine hair, can you use a silicone shiner? Will smoothing balms really tame curly hair? Read on for the hair helpers that you...
- Preventing Soppy and Greasy Summer Hair
PROBLEM: Your hair looks soppy and greasy.
HOW IT HAPPENS: It’s hot. Your scalp sweats. And its sebum, or natural oils, ride that wave, spreading throughout the hair and making it look a little too grunge for this decade. Even worse, “most sty...
- Avoiding Flat, Stringy, Lifeless Summer Hair
PROBLEM: Your hair is flat, stringy, and lifeless.
HOW IT HAPPENS: Fine, straight hair can become limp when exposed to humidity. “Moisture from the air settles on the surface of this type of hair instead of penetrating it,” says stylist Armand...
- Preventing Fried, Dull Summer Hair
PROBLEM: Your hair feels fried and looks as dull as driftwood....
- How to Fight the Frizzies This Summer
With summertime approaching fast (can't come fast enough here in Minnesota) I've kept my eyes and ears open for which frizz fighters are getting the most buzz this season. I swear, the hair care industry cashes in big time this time of year with prod...
- Update on the "No Shampoo" Controversy
In Novmeber of 2005 I wrote a controversial article that encouraged women with curly and frizzy hair, try not shampooing their hair. I took a lot of heat for that recomendation, but alas I have been vindicated. In late March I reported on an interest...
- Use Less Shampoo
I hate to admit how long I've been struggling with the results of hard water on my skin and hair. Let's just say, it's been longer than need be. My hubby and I couldn't come to an agreement to install a water softener after our last move, so I pretty...
- New Product Tames Frizzy Hair
I'm a lucky girl, I get to test drive hair products periodically and here's one I think is blog-worthy, especially with the heat and humidity of summer right around the corner. ...
- Shampoo Experiment Is Worth Tracking
Do you think it's possible we may have all been duped into believing we need shampoo, expensive, exotic brands that claim to make our hair thicker, shinier and full of luxurious body it otherwise wouldn't have???...
- Can You Wash Your Hair Too Often?
It's a question I get all of the time my custom makeover clients and my readers. Well Kaaronica Evans-Ware, BellaOnline's Ethnic Beauty editor, takes the time to run the experiments that answers that question for herself....
- How to Add Shine to Your Hair
I have a few questions about home remedies I have heard of or tried. I've been told that white vinegar is a good rinse once in a while. Is that because it is a clarifier, or is that just nonsense? (It does occur to me that you’d smell like a salad....
- Sehpora Goes on Primetime TV
Sephora, the international cosmetics and beauty retailer is making an agreement with the Home Shopping network to provide five hours of programming each month of Sephora's products....
- Chlorine in Your Hair?
Any of you who have had an athlete in the family who spent time in a swimming pool knows how damaging chlorine can be to your hair. It goes well beyond just the yucky green hair look. Even a little chlorine can break down the natural oils in your hai...
- New Hair Loss Treatment
Recently, a student in my online class, Finding the Right Hairstyle for You! asked the question; what’s new in the area of hair loss remedies? Will anything take the place of hair transplantation? ...
- Hair Care Product Reviews
If you're like me, you're probably hard pressed to find reviews of your favorite beauty products. I mean the legitimate ones, that have real users report on their experiences with various products that we all need for our daily hair care regimen. Thi...
- Winter Hair Care Tips
Winter can be hard on your hair. The major causes of winter hair blahs is humidity and your hair dryer. Any time we are in an environment that is heated by any source other than that which mother nature provides is going to be very low in humidity, e...
- Hair Care and Beauty Products Bargains
Your best way to save money on those hair styling tools you’ve always wanted but just haven’t made the plunge . . . is to get in on this sale....
- Shampoos and Hair Loss
HealthNewsDigest.com is the second reliable publisher that I have seen recently who has some not so good news for hair care product manufactures who use the chemical Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) in their products. ...
- Hair Myths Abound
It never ceases to amaze me how often I hear old wives tales about home remedies for everything from toe nail fungus to a failing liver. I guess as long as we have people who want to lead healthier lives, we will have the quacks. Its been that way fo...
- Accelerating Hair Growth
The bad news is - you can’t buy a hair growth product that will do it for you. There is no data that supports that any topically applied potion, shampoo, conditioner, etc. will accelerate hair growth. Hair grows from a bulb which is nourished by yo...
- Organic Hair Care Over the Top
Ya know, I'm becoming very suspicious of this "organic ingredients crowd". If you meet one of their advocates they are always full of wild claims and they are such zealots that they border on extremism. They always seem to want us to feel like we are...
- Hair Care Product Bargains
For regular readers of this space you might remember a very controversial article hair care product labels . . . are they truthful? which stirred up a lot of fuss in the hair industry. I keep running across articles that reinforce my long standing cl...
- Curly Hair Relaxing - New Product
Everybody loves curly hair except those who have it naturally. Its really kind of funny when you think about us. Millions of dollars are spent in hair salons each day on perms, yet all you curly head and frizzy hair types are doing just the opposite ...
- Shampoo - does price matter?
I have written several articles over the past few years (See been related links below for a list) on whether or not the higher priced brands and salon shampoos are worth what we're paying for them....
- Styling your hair with food products???
Yogurt, mayonnaise, beer, olive oil, raw eggs, vinegar rinses, chamomile tea, bananas, avocado, honey etc.: I’ve heard it all . . . have properties that can affect the appearance of your hair in some way. For instance: Yogurt is a natural condition...
- Baby boomers lead hairstyle trends
If you're in a hurry, here is the one sentence cliff notes on this article. Kinder, gentler products that have shorter processing time and lower prices at Wal-Mart for hair care products that used to be "Salon Only".
I found this article interesting...
- Hair care product for the clueless
When you look at as many hair product press releases as I do each week, it takes something special to get me to pay attention. Most are pretty well done, but every once in a while one crosses my desk that catches my attention because it is so bad. Th...
- Healthy hair tips
Shape magazine went to a lot of work on this article about on healthy hair. What I particularly liked about it was that each tip came from a stylist and came with product recommendations. Many of those products I was unaware of, so its worth a read t...
- Don't be fooled by the cool weather
At the risk of sounding preachy about this summer protection stuff I just had to pass on one more article on protecting your hair from the ravages of summer. " cloudy, windy day can do as much damage as a scorcher"Thank God, it appears that this seem...
- 7 tips for protecting your hairstyle from the Sun
I've been to my see my hairstylist today to do some color touch up on my
own hair (seems I'm doing that more often lately). Lisa and I engaged in our usual chit
chat which always ends up with us talking about what is going on in the industry
th...
- New hair Care products from entrepreneur Mom
Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and start a buisiness on your own. There are tons of opportunities out there for women, the New York times did a great article in January about a few of the inspirational “You Go, Girl” stori...
- Hair colors need summer protection
Summer is the the time of year hair colors can either look brilliant or dry and faded, depending on how you take care of your hair. It is hard to hide hair color mistakes in bright sunlight. Natural daylight can be very unforgiving on bad hair colors...
- Fathers day gift ideas
It’s just a few days away, so what are you going to get that handsome man? Of course I have some ideas in the personal grooming department, but read on to hear the newest-oldest service for your guy! ...
- What are the best hair care products for your hair
Self magazines 2006 healthy beauty awards are out. In the hair care products category there are a few surprises. White Rain wins the overall best shampoo award, clearly these awards didn’t go to the pricey big brand guns. I have not tried all of th...
- Hair Care - Best Shampoos for Wavy Hair
If you have wavy hair, do you really need a specific shampoo for your hair type? . . . Yes! The type of shampoo you use has a direct affect on the look, feel and condition of your hair as well as the condition of your scalp.
The key to getting th...
- Hair care tips-best shampoos for straight hair
If you have straight hair, do you really need a specific shampoo for your hair type? . . . Yes! The type of shampoo you use has a direct affect on the look, feel and condition of your hair as well as the condition of your scalp.
The key to getting...
- New Dove Advance Care Line
As if we didn't have enough hair care products out there, here comes the news that 13 new hair Dove advanced care products are about to hit the shelves from Dove:...
- Curly Hair Products
What are the best curly hair products? The key to getting the right shampoo for your specific curly hair, is finding one that works with your hair type and gives your hair what it needs now, at this time....
- Kinky Hair Shampoo Recomendations
The key to getting the right shampoo for your specific kinky hair, is finding one that works with your hair type and gives your hair what it needs now, at this time....
- Growing Hair Out? Here is Some Ideas For The In-Betweens
About three times a week around here, either in an article or discussion board comment, or from one of the students in my class Finding the Right Hairstyle for You! I get a question something like . . . "I'm growing hair out, how do I cope while wait...
- Hair care products, they play loose with brand names
Regular readers of this site already know that I am on a mission to pressure hair care product manufacturers to start telling us the truth about their products, labeling and marketing. It all started several months ago with my article Hair care produ...
- PHYTO Hair Care Product Site Announced
The PHYTO Hair Slogan "Where It Is Always All About You!" is pretty unoriginal, sounds like corporate happy talk, blah, blah, blah. I really wish these marketers would get rid of slogans like this. It sounds too much like "the customer is always firs...
- How To Shampoo Hair
You may feel you already know how to shampoo your hair. Even if this seems elementary, believe me, it’s the little things that count when it comes to keeping your hair looking its best! Plain and simple, shampoo loosens oil and debris that may be c...
- Aveda Products Get International Attention
Aveda products competitors must be throwing up in the waste basket . . . Ouch!...
- How can I grow hair faster?
Those who have had a bad haircut or a bad chemical treatment, those who are experiencing hair loss or would just like to have long hair for a special event, are all searching for an answer to the question, "How can I grow hair faster?"...
- Winter Beauty Hair Care Tip
Dressy Tresses has the best newsletter in the beauty hair care business. It is timely full of interest news and always includes something I can use here to pass along to all you hair strugglers. And unlike most of the newsletters I subscribe to it is...
- Best Hair Care Products of 2005
A book in my library that I would grab on my way out of my burning house is written by Paula Begoun who is the author of Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me . She's also the company founder of "Paula's Choice" skin-care products. ...
- Hair Scalp Treatment
I'm reading more and more about hairdressers and professionals concerns about a healthy hair scalp. The hair scalp is getting a lot of attention these days. Here is a good example from Diana McKeon Charkalis from Pasadena News....
- Baby Haircuts
That first baby haircut can be frustrating for both baby and mom here are some hints from a fellow professional Judee Norton-Andrews:...
- Deep Conditioning Treatment for the Holidays
Most hair salons will do a deep conditioning treatment for $20.00 to $25.00. Most often it is put on your hair, you sit under a hair dryer for 15 to 20 minutes, to open the cuticle for better absorbability, and and then the product is rinsed out. The...
- Frizzy Hair? Try No Shampoo
The practice of doing a no shampoo . . . hair washing, has been catching on all over the country and women with dry, frizzy hair, love the results! Here is a recent student post in Finding the Right Hairstyle for You! who has the type of problem whic...
- Frizzy Hair, Curly Hair, Kinky Hair Product Review
I have spiral curly hair and for years I fought it, trying to straighten my hair with blow dryers and drugstore straightening products. Nothing Worked. Finally a friend gave me some of her phytodefrisant hair relaxing balm and for the first tim...
- Hair Care Product Labels . . . Are They Truthful?
Are the professional hair care products you find in the drug store or department store the same hair care products you find in your hair styling salon?...
- How to Remove Braids From Hair
Hair braiding, weaved, or locked hair can become dry and matted together, so you must use a hair care product that softens, oils and moisturizes your hair so that after these styles are removed unhealthy and broken hair is not left behind....

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