Feathers, tinsel, braids hot summer hairstyle trends

Feathering is a growing trend in hairstyles with claimed beginnings in Lubbock 

 by Terra Bella hairstylist, Cassie Temple. 

OR THE AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Like the impressive tail of a peacock or much like Katy Perry's latest sensational top-40 controversy, humans have taken a similar eye-catching idea to heart, and to head.
They are here, they are there and they are literally in everyone's hair. No, they did not lose a fight to a bird, nor are the trendsetters sporting a bird's nest of any kind.
On the contrary, feathering is a growing trend in hairstyles with claimed beginnings in Lubbock by Terra Bella hairstylist, Cassie Temple.
"I really think I'm the one who started the feathers here," Temple said with confidence. "I was visiting Austin and came back with the idea. It really took off from there."
Temple said feathering is popular among her clients, especially trending for summer. She said the feathers, while temporary, are resistant to the standard, often damaging, hairstyling practices of today.
"They are waterproof and they handle heat," Temple said. "They curl, straighten and last anywhere from one to six weeks."
Temple said the hair "extensions" are fishing-lure inspired and tied into the hair by a bead. The inserts are often water-treated rooster feathers, which provide the resistance, the barber of three years said.
Alex Myatt, a Texas Tech senior from Levelland, said she tried the feathering on an impulse. She said the price was reasonable and it seemed like an interesting thing.
"When I first had them put in, no one had them," Myatt said. "Now, you literally cannot turn a corner without seeing them all over the place."
Nancy Sharp, communication director with LISD, said the district's policy toward the popular feathering trend is not mentioned specifically in the code of conduct.
"Anything that creates a classroom distraction is prohibited," Sharp said. "We have had no reports of small feathers in the hair being a problem."
Myatt said she often changes her hair for color, but is also interested in hair trends as they come and go.
Myatt said she had the feathers put in at a different Lubbock salon than Terra Bella, but said she received a recommendation for their services when people commented on her hair.
"Once in Market Street I was practically run out of the store by a girl when she found out I didn't go to Terra Bella for the feathers," Myatt said. "She had the feathers, too, and said their salon had them first and did them the best. I couldn't have argued with her certainty if I had tried."
Temple said several other summer hairstyles are currently trending.
"A lot of clients are going after the natural look as it warms up," Temple said. "A darker root on the head, longer on the hair, with lighter ends is a really hot thing right now."
She said the salon also does tinsel inserts, recently showcased on the reality-TV circuit by Bravo's Adrienne Maloof-Nassif, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star. Temple said the tinsel is not as heat resistant, but lasts for a considerable time if taken care of properly.
Temple said people generally take a more relaxed route with their hair for the summer and vacation months. She said she has seen braids on the rise.
"Everyone likes the braided look when it comes to summer," Temple said. "Side braids, long braids, they are always pretty popular."
Terra Bella's Facebook page advertises specials and prices, updated on their page's wall. A social media user of the salon posted the following as a response: "(They) are $30 a cluster, which has about 5 feathers in it. They are put in with a (little extension) bead. No harm is done to your hair at all!"
Terra Bella's Facebook page also updates their Wall with salon stylist contact and summer deals. The page also contains tips.
"It's fun to just let loose for summer and change it up," Temple said. "We're happy to do just about anything at the salon, and we are dedicated to doing it exactly how you'd like."

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Top 10 Hair Dying Mistakes

 Top 10 Hair Dying Mistakes

By John Morris

 Whether you want to want to get rid of that gray hair or you just want to have a new look, dying is a good way to achieve it. Unfortunately, hair dying entails consequences that may damage and dry your hair when used inappropriately. The selected color of your dye should blend with the original color of your hair and eyebrows and to enhance your features. Experimenting is good, but dyes can be rough on your hair when used frequently. Although it is best to dye at a professional salon or stylist, it is much cheaper at home with the same creative effect. Before you see the top 10 hair dying mistakes, it is important to have an understanding of the different types of hair dye that are available so you can put them in context.
Types of Hair Dye
1. Permanent hair dye
While dying your hair permanantly is, by some, considered in and of itself a mistake, the obvious benefit is that it lasts for a considerable time. As the hair grows, it is applied to the roots. It contains ammonia and peroxides, which can possibly cause dryness and damage. Exposure to the sun and salt water will cause the color to fade. That's why in order to maintain the color, it is best to cover your hair by using a hat or bandanna when going outside.
2. Long-lasting Semi-permanent
As the name implies, has the longest life remaining even after more than 20 washes, depending on the brand.
3. Semi-permanent
These have the shortest lifespan for dyes. After 6-12 washes, the color will start to fade. This is recommended for first-time users and those who want to experiment with colors.
How to dye your hair safely and professionally:
- Separate hair into two quadrants. Then clip each part.
- Wear plastic gloves while mixing dye solution. Follow the directions written on the box.
- Squeeze a small amount of coloring into one quadrant. Streak thin stripes of color over the whole area of the quadrant. Put a clip on the colored part.
- Repeat the process after you have completed coloring the four quadrants.
- Consult instructions on how long you should leave it. Add a couple of minutes of wait to that of the suggested treatment time.
- Put on left over color mix to the entire head after a few minutes.
- Rinse with cold water.
Top 10 hair dying mistakes!
- Number 10: Applying dye to dirty, tangled hair
Deep condition your hair a month before dying to maintain color. Be sure your hair is relatively clean before applying. Trim hair especially dry and split ends to even out color. Hair should be slightly damp when dye is applied.
- Number 9: Using hair conditioner before you dye
Do not condition your hair a few hours before applying hair dye, shampooing will do the trick. Your hair needs to be free of free radicals such as dirt and oil as much as possible.
- Number 8: Choosing hair dye based on what the model on the box looks like
Consult the local salon or stylist on what colors would look best on you. The hair dye you choose should have the same tone as your skin color.
- Number 7: Forgetting to check for allergic contents
After choosing a brand, apply a tiny amount of hair dye near your neck or behind your ear to see if irritation, redness, inflammation, allergy, hair loss or any bad reactions occur. Wash the affected area right away if this happens. Remember the instructions carefully. Do the patch test 1-2 days before hair dye application.
- Number 6: Doing your entire head without testing a small amount of your hair first
Do a strand test by applying a bit of dye to a few stands of your hair to see if you got the right color.
- Number 5: Staining your skin or clothes
Protect your skin by wrapping a towel around your neck as the dye can irritate your skin or affect your clothes. Gloves should be used and must be included in a hair dye kit. Applying petroleum jelly or cream around your ears and neck part will keep off stains. Wipe off oil after shampooing. If you do happen to stain your skin, don't worry, rubbing alcohol will remove dye stains from your skin
- Number 4: Picking a color that does not fit with your natural hair color
Pick a color one shade lighter when dying your roots. This will make the transition from your colored hair back to your natural hair color graceful without roots that are a completely different color sticking out. Obviously, this rule does not apply if you are dying your hair a completely different color than your natural hair color.
- Number 3: Losing hair
After dying, always rinse with cold or tepid water to avoid your own hair from falling out.
- Number 2: Over-dying hair
If you did not achieve the desired effect, using Liquid Tide can correct this. A couple of days of use will lighten the color until your hair returns to the original color. Instead of over-dying, do touch-ups every four to five weeks to keep your hair color picture perfect.
- Number 1: Dying eyebrows and eyelashes
Never use hair dye on eyebrows and eyelashes! Ask for medical help when dye gets into your eye.

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Does Using Birth Control Pills Cause Hair Loss?

By James Briggs  

Estrogen is a group of steroid compounds which is extremely important in the functioning of female sex hormones. The compound is often used in contraceptive pills as well as menopausal and hormone replacement treatments. Although estrogen is present in both men and woman the levels are incredibly higher in woman. They promote the development of female characteristics such as breasts and help to increase uterine growth. Although estrogen is very important to your body if it is over produced then there can be problems. The hair growth phase will be extended if you are increasing the level of estrogen in your body, this can cause more than 10% extra growth. This extra growth will encourage the hair to fall out quicker than normal and can leave you with noticeable bald patches.
Birth control pills
This type of birth control pill has been available since the 1960's and is the most popular form of birth control. Millions of women take it every year and very few experience any side effects at all although some do. It is taken for many reasons not only as a birth control method but to also help with acne, hormonal problems and to regulate periods. Although it is very effective many woman do not know that one of the side effects of the pill is hair loss. The pills have one primary goal and that is to suppress ovulation, since you need added levels of estrogen to achieve this goal your body will notice an imbalance. Some women are more prone to hair loss and the birth control pill will encourage this loss, the degree of hair loss can vary between women. Some will experience very little and others will have a lot and in extreme cases you may in fact lose it all. If you have hair loss in your family then you should mention this to your doctor before they prescribe you birth control pills.
Estrogen and birth control
When taking birth control pills there is too much estrogen being produced in your body which can result in your hair growing far too quickly? You hair will be completing its growing phase faster than it should and this will then cause your hair to fall out. This hair loss can be concerning especially if you are losing it quite rapidly. Although it may be essential for you to take birth control you can ask your doctor if it is possible to take an alternative. There are birth control pills which contain less estrogen and these may be better suited to you. You do not want to be worried about hair loss as it can be devastating for woman to lose their hair. If you can find an alternative to your birth control pill then you should see a halt to anymore hair loss.
Self confidence and hair loss
Losing any amount of hair can be worrying especially when there you think you can't stop it; you may have gone from beautiful long thick hair to hardly any hair. A woman's hair will represent her beauty and for some women how the hair looks is very important. Although when taking the birth pill some hair loss may happen you can do some things to counteract this. Try changing your shampoo and see if this helps with the hair loss, sometimes a mix of too much estrogen and harsh products will make the problem worse. If this doesn't help then the only alternative is to talk to your doctor, once they have ruled out all other medical reasons then you may have to stop taking your birth control pill. If your self confidence is getting low because of the hair loss then you will need to find a solution to make you feel better about yourself.
Other solutions
Although many people will advise to stop taking the birth control pill there are other things you can do before having to do this. You should try to wash your hair in very gentle organic shampoo and ensure that no harsh chemicals are applied. Try to dry your hair naturally and avoid hairdryers and straighter as these can damage your hair. There are also other nutrients and vitamins which you can take which will help with your hormonal imbalance. Zinc, nettle root and B6 have all been proved to help with the problem of hair loss and are easy enough to find and take daily. B6 is ideal as it helps to produce more blood and helps your body to deal with stress. By boosting your immune system you will be trying to find a solution to a problem that could go on for years. Simple things can help to allow your hair to grow naturally and make you feel better about the way you look.
Although there are many things you can do when you begin to experience hair loss, only you will truly know what is working for you. Some things will help with the hair loss and other things will simply be pointless. You should try some of them before deciding to come off the birth control pill and if you do then you must find some other form of contraception. There are many other products available for you to try which won't have the problems of estrogen but are as effective. You will need to discuss any changes in your birth control with your doctor as they will be able to advise the best thing for you.

Find out more about preventing hair loss by visiting our site. You can read about treatments like Procerin And Profollica.

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Pubic Hair Removal - Tips When Waxing

By Mike Jones  

Pubic hair removal is now a matter of concern for both men and women. For hygiene reasons alone many individuals choose to remove unwanted body hair in the pubic area, hence, the search for the best pubic hair removal method.
Waxing is one very popular method. It is inexpensive, it can be done from home, and the results last for some weeks in many cases.
Use these tips to get the best results if you choose to use waxing as your pubic hair removal method of choice:

• Avoid showering and making the hair wet prior to waxing. Hair absorbs the water making it soft and less likely to adhere well to the wax. Tough hair is easier to pull off.
• Be sure to test a small area of skin first to make sure there is no acute sensitivity or allergic reaction to pubic hair removal using waxing.
• Hair should be at least 1/8 inch long. If it isn't wait until it reaches this length.
• Be sure to wash the skin thoroughly and dry it well beforehand to remove any lotions or oils which may prevent the wax from adhering closely to the skin.
• Heat the wax carefully so as not to overheat and thus burn the skin when applying. Test on a small area first.
• The consistency should be soft rather than runny.
• If pain and discomfort is a main concern use a pain reducing gel or cream available from pharmacists. These solutions should be applied 30 to 60 minutes before waxing so the skin is numbed beforehand.
• Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of the hair growth and peel back with a rapid movement close to the skin.
• Do not pull up or out, rather pull back.
• Clean the skin with a warm moist towel afterwards to remove excess wax.
• Avoid wearing tight clothing over freshly waxed areas to minimize the risk of irritation and ingrown hairs. 24-48 hours after pubic hair removal waxing, exfoliate the skin (with a Loofa sponge for example) to prevent the dead skin from accumulating and causing hair to become ingrown.

Best Positions When Performing A Waxing Pubic Hair Removal Session:

• Option 1: Sit in a chair with your feet up above your waist and legs spread apart.
• Option 2. Sit with one leg propped above your waist and the other leg resting on the floor.
• Option 3. Lie on your back with legs wide apart and raised in the air so that all the waxable areas are spread taut.
• Option 4. Lie on your side with the bottom leg straight out and the top leg bent at the knee and tucked behind the straight leg.
• Option 5. Bend the knees and keep the legs wide apart so the genital areas are easy to work on. Put a mirror on the ground if necessary for better control.

Many persons prefer to have the waxing pubic hair removal procedure carried out at a salon by a professional. See the resource box for a helpful article on what to expect from what is called Brazilian Waxing.

Kalo Hair Growth Inhibitor works particularly well with waxing hair removal. Click here:
http://www.1bodycare.com/159490-kalo
An alternative: Personal shavers have made pubic hair removal so much easier. Check them out here:
http://www.about-hair-removal.com/genital-hair-removal-resources.htm
Brazilian Waxing – Is It For You?
http://www.the-complete-hair-removal-guide.com/brazilian-waxing.html

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Ingrown Pubic Hair - Six Tips

By Mike Jones  

Ingrown hairs are known as Psuedofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), razor bumps, razor burn, hair bumps, shaving bumps, ingrowns.
Psuedofolliculitis Barbae refers to hair which has been cut or broken off below the skin level which then begins to grow through surrounding tissue rather than out of the follicle.
In other cases, it curls round and starts growing back into the skin causing irritation and inflammation.
If you shave the pubic area, you remove the tapered

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Health and Fitness: Hair Loss Article Category

Natural Products for Hair Loss - Hair Loss Tips

by Nathalia Perske

The better way of determining the authentic and fake products for any hair condition is to visit a hair clinic and to appoint a consultation from a very reputable and proficient hair care expert. Women experience the problem of having alopecia due to the convergence of a lot of factors such as physical, mental, and emotional stress; change in the production levels of progesterones and estrogens; insufficient vitamin and protein intake due to crash diets; strong medications; and genetics.

Herbal Hair Loss Treatments

by Stacy Foster

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The Truth about your Hair

There are many misconceptions about hair and its care. Once one knows the truth, the solution for hair challenges becomes logical, not a hidden secret to be discovered.
The most widely held misconception concerning hair is that is alive, and, therefore, its condition can be 'permanently' altered by using some newly discovered commercial potion. The truth is that hair is only living matter at its base below the surface of the scalp. Like the tip of one's finger nail, hair is dead matter, and can be clipped shorter and discarded. This fact alone brings us to two important conclusions about how one may maintain stronger, healthier looking, shiny hair.
Conclusion #1:
We must be concerned with preventative maintenance by creating a healthy environment below the surface of the scalp, where hair is germinated or born. Since hair in its basic form is 100% keratin (protein), our diets should consist of a good balance of easily digested protein, i.e. - dairy products, poultry and meat. For those of us who are vegans, good protein alternatives are nuts, beans and the old stand-by - peanut butter. I suspect that with the popular emergence of low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets, we in turn will begin to see more heads of hair with less frizzies and easily split ends.
Now, how do we ensure this quality protein gets to the living roots of our hair? Just as we stimulate quality muscle growth through exercising and bringing protein-laden blood to specific body parts, we can do the same for our hair. This is easily achieved by simply massaging your scalp, once a day, while you shampoo and condition your hair. You'll not only have cleaner and more thoroughly conditioned hair, but you will have stimulated protein-supplying blood to feed the germinating roots of your hair. Be careful to use only the pads of your fingers in small circular motions as you gently massage your scalp. Never use your fingernails for this purpose as you can cause abrasions to your scalp that could lead to infection and possible skin disorders.
Conclusion #2:
Since the hair we visually see above the surface of the scalp is essentially dead matter, how can we repair it from external environmental and/or chemical damage? First, we must realize that any product remedy we might add to our hair is always a temporary fix, no matter how good it is at initially solving certain hair challenges. Any product that is effective at controlling frizzies must be used periodically to continue to be effective. Some haircare products work for longer periods between uses, while others must be used every day to overcome challenges like split-ends.
This brings us to several fallacies concerning the shampoo and conditioning of hair. One of which is that a shampoo alone can increase the overall health of the hair. Shampoo, no matter what exotic or expensive ingredients are added to it, is designed to perform one single task - to cleanse the hair of excessive sebum (natural oils), body sweat and environmental impurities. It is a scientific contradiction that cleansing the hair alone will keep it healthy, once you have stripped it of all of its natural protective properties, like sebum. The longer your hair is, the less the chance is that these natural hair oils will reach the mid-shaft to ends of your hair with daily shampooing. This leaves the older and more vulnerable sections of the hairshaft exposed to further damage from heated styling appliances and chemical processes, such coloring or permanent waving.
Therefore, the mid-shaft to ends of your hair do not need the same intense daily cleansing as the first few inches of hair closest to the scalp. The remedy is very simple - as you gently massage your scalp while shampooing, only apply and focus your shampoo within the first 2 - 3 inches of hair closest to your scalp. When you rinse the shampoo from this base section of the hair it will quickly pass though the mid-shaft to ends of your hair, thus providing these areas with the lighter cleansing they require.
Many people have the misconception that daily conditioning (protection) of their hair will cause flatness or added weight. This challenge is easily resolved by, first, knowing how to physically condition the hair and, second, by understanding the different intended uses of the main 3 types of conditioners, i.e. - rinses, daily and deep conditioners.
Daily conditioning (protecting) any type of hair, from thin & fine to thick & frizzy, is basically the same. It is simply the reverse concept of shampooing hair as discussed above - considering that throughout the course of the day the first 3 inches of hair closest to the scalp will receive an adequate supply of naturally-occurring hair oil (sebum). Therefore, if you condition this area with a crème rinse or daily conditioner it can become over-conditioned, heavy & less manageable. The solution is to apply your conditioner from the mid-shaft (3 inches from scalp) of the hair to the ends. Then using a wide-toothed comb and holding onto the ends of your hair, gently comb the conditioner from mid-shaft to ends for even distribution, detangling and sealing split ends. By the time you finish doing this, the conditioner will have remained within your hair for the appropriate 3 to 5 minutes to be effective in temporarily repairing any damaged or frizzy areas.
The concept for applying deep conditioners is the same as above, however, the time the conditioner is left within the hair must be extended up to 20 minutes to allow penetration into the inner (cortical) layer of the hairshaft - only 10 minutes if your wrap your hair in a moist, hot towel. Deep conditioning should be done sparingly - once per week for most hair types. Deep conditioning the hair more than this is could cause the opposite intended effect. If you over-use a protein-based deep conditioner to strengthen and add body, it could cause the hair to become dry and brittle. If you over-use a moisturizing or oil-based deep conditioner, it could cause your hair to become limp and lifeless.
Notes about detangling hair and hair loss:
Many people are misinformed that it is safer to detangle the hair while it is dry. One must understand that the hair can stretch up to 50% of its length while wet without breakage, however, while dry, hair will break before it stretches 25% of its length. It is best to keep a wide-toothed comb within your shower to detangle & seal split-ends, as described above, while using a low pH (3.5 to 5.5 acidic) crème rinse or daily conditioner.
On the subject of misperceived hair loss - many people turn fearful upon seeing their hairbrush & shower drain filled with an inordinate amount of their hair. I wish to relieve some of this fear by stating the fact that each strand of hair has a lifespan of 2 to 7 years before a new hair begins to grow in its place, pushing it out to end up in one's brush or shower drain. This means everyone sheds 50 to 80 hairs from their head everyday. If one has longer hair it may give the false appearance that they a shedding more hair daily than the average amount. One should only be concerned if the hair being shed daily is not being replaced by new hair growth, however, this is the subject of a future article.

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