Bottom line, good nutrition is the most natural way of getting hair looking it’s best!
There are classic signs that prove how healthy our bodies truly are. Shiny, silky hair is a direct reflection of a healthy body. The same way our bodies need a balanced diet to stay in shape, our hair needs balanced nutrients to stay looking it’s best. When we follow an exercise routine we see results. The same results will benefit our hair as well. So follow these basic healthy hair tips and get your beautiful hair as healthy as it can be.
Vitamins...
We all know how important are vitamins are. Vitamin A is great for the skin and will help promote a health scalp. Vegetables are a good natural source of Vitamin A.
To promote proper hair growth and hair color, a balanced intake of Vitamins B and C will due the trick. These vitamins will also promote a strong strand of hair that will keep your split ends down to a minimum. Fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, milk and bread will give you all the natural vitamins you need to keep your hair looking as good as can be.
Minerals...
• Iron plays a crucial role in a healthy head of hair. It’s used as a vehicle to carry oxygen to the hair. The absence of iron will cause the hair and its follicles to starve from the lack of needed oxygen. Which is essential from the scalp to the tips of your hair. Red meats and dark green vegetables are good sources of iron.
• Hair protein is built from zinc. It can help prevent hair loss. You will find zinc in meats and seafood.
• The copper in your body directly affects pigmentation of the hair. Plenty of copper in your system will bring out your natural hair color. Many of the foods we eat are high in copper. Shellfish, liver, vegetables, nuts, seeds and meat will supply your hair with the minerals it needs to stay healthy.
Water...
Believe it or not, water makes up 25% of the weight of a strand of hair. One of the reasons for dry hair is the lack of fluids in ones body. Moisture is essential for flexible hair, so make sure you get plenty of fluids. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get in the habit of staying hydrated; your hair will thank you for it. Staying hydrated will benefit your entire body, not just your beautiful silky locks. Eight to ten glasses a day, will keep the doctor away.
Protein...
Protein is the foundation for a healthy head of hair. Just you’re your body, protein will give your hair strength and will keep the strands from braking and splitting. Fish, meat, milk, cheese and cereals are all good sources of protein.
Living a healthier lifestyle with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise will not only keep you looking and feeling your best, but will give you a beautiful, shiny and silky head of hair we all desire.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Hair Highlights
Highlights are a great way to get that subtle change we all need from time to time. Instead of undergoing a drastic complete color transformation, adding highlights throughout your hair will satisfy that craving you’ve been contemplating.
When deciding to add hair highlights, you generally have (2) choices,
1. Beauty Salon Highlighting
2. Home Hair Highlighting
Lets first talk about getting your hair highlights done at a beauty salon.
Going to a hair salon for hair highlights will give you more possibilities, especially when dealing with a hair stylist that does hair highlights every day. Picking the right shade for your skin tone, in particular if your looking to go more than 2 to 3 shades lighter than your natural hair color could be tricky task. So leaving it up to your professional hair stylist would definitely be a smart move.
Hair stylists also use several techniques when it comes to hair highlights.
• Foil Highlighting, is a precision-based procedure, which involves painting color onto the hair, and folding the hair into a foil. Its time consuming and hard to touch up, however the results are second to none.
• Another technique is Bialiage, which is commonly used because of its simple painting technique.
• Chunking and Piecing will give you a unique look with thicker strands of color throughout your hair.
• Low Lighting is a technique, which is used to minimize harsh tones by adding darker pieces or just to darken the overall appearance of your hair.
Hair highlights from a professional hair salon that know all the techniques, will most likely result in a smooth transition to your new look.
Don’t be shy to ask your hair stylist for a consultation to discuss color options. It’s better that both of you are clear about what the end result should be. Communication is key.
Now highlighting your hair at home is becoming more and more popular with so many fantastic choices available from all the leading hair product manufacturers. Getting your hair highlights done at a beauty salon can be quite costly, so with patience and some careful decision making those do-it-yourselfers can also achieve amazing results at home.
Many leading product manufactures offer how-to videos online so if this is your first time highlighting your hair at home make sure and do some research before you begin.
Here are a few general guidelines you may follow in choosing the perfect color…
• Those with a skin tone more on the pink side should stay away from shades of red.
• Those with a skin tone more on the yellow side stay away from colors that are orange or yellow based.
• Those with an olive-toned complexion may want to stay with darker base colors and use low lights
Sticking with the hair manufacturers directions that are on the box is usually a safe bet that the end result will be as expected. It is suggested that you do an allergy test before using a specific product.
Maintaining Your Hair Highlights
Whenever color is applied to your hair, special maintenance should always be taken. There is sometimes a few pit-falls with the chemicals used to highlight your hair. Such as, leaving your hair dull and frizzy.
Here are a couple of hair care tips to help keep that new color shinning oh so bright…
• Use a shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair. There are a few product manufacturers that have fantastic lines on the market that specialize in color treated hair.
• Use a deep conditioning treatment on your hair once a week.
• Chlorine is NOT your friend when you have color treated hair. It’s true your hair can turn a shade of green. If you must swim in a pool, try a leave-in conditioner on your hair before getting into the water.
• Chemicals that are used to color your hair can be damaging. So it’s advised NOT to do another chemical treatment for at least a few weeks. After all, you don’t want your hair to fall out, do you?
• Touch up every 6-8 weeks, for long hair, depending on how drastic of a change from your original hair color.
• Shorter hair will show roots more obviously, and may have to be done every 4-6 weeks.
Hair highlights are very beautiful when done tastefully.
Whether you like to be pampered at the beauty salon or are one of the brave souls that like to do-it-yourself, subtle hair highlights can certainly add that touch that’ll put your hair over the top.
When deciding to add hair highlights, you generally have (2) choices,
1. Beauty Salon Highlighting
2. Home Hair Highlighting
Lets first talk about getting your hair highlights done at a beauty salon.
Going to a hair salon for hair highlights will give you more possibilities, especially when dealing with a hair stylist that does hair highlights every day. Picking the right shade for your skin tone, in particular if your looking to go more than 2 to 3 shades lighter than your natural hair color could be tricky task. So leaving it up to your professional hair stylist would definitely be a smart move.
Hair stylists also use several techniques when it comes to hair highlights.
• Foil Highlighting, is a precision-based procedure, which involves painting color onto the hair, and folding the hair into a foil. Its time consuming and hard to touch up, however the results are second to none.
• Another technique is Bialiage, which is commonly used because of its simple painting technique.
• Chunking and Piecing will give you a unique look with thicker strands of color throughout your hair.
• Low Lighting is a technique, which is used to minimize harsh tones by adding darker pieces or just to darken the overall appearance of your hair.
Hair highlights from a professional hair salon that know all the techniques, will most likely result in a smooth transition to your new look.
Don’t be shy to ask your hair stylist for a consultation to discuss color options. It’s better that both of you are clear about what the end result should be. Communication is key.
Now highlighting your hair at home is becoming more and more popular with so many fantastic choices available from all the leading hair product manufacturers. Getting your hair highlights done at a beauty salon can be quite costly, so with patience and some careful decision making those do-it-yourselfers can also achieve amazing results at home.
Many leading product manufactures offer how-to videos online so if this is your first time highlighting your hair at home make sure and do some research before you begin.
Here are a few general guidelines you may follow in choosing the perfect color…
• Those with a skin tone more on the pink side should stay away from shades of red.
• Those with a skin tone more on the yellow side stay away from colors that are orange or yellow based.
• Those with an olive-toned complexion may want to stay with darker base colors and use low lights
Sticking with the hair manufacturers directions that are on the box is usually a safe bet that the end result will be as expected. It is suggested that you do an allergy test before using a specific product.
Maintaining Your Hair Highlights
Whenever color is applied to your hair, special maintenance should always be taken. There is sometimes a few pit-falls with the chemicals used to highlight your hair. Such as, leaving your hair dull and frizzy.
Here are a couple of hair care tips to help keep that new color shinning oh so bright…
• Use a shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair. There are a few product manufacturers that have fantastic lines on the market that specialize in color treated hair.
• Use a deep conditioning treatment on your hair once a week.
• Chlorine is NOT your friend when you have color treated hair. It’s true your hair can turn a shade of green. If you must swim in a pool, try a leave-in conditioner on your hair before getting into the water.
• Chemicals that are used to color your hair can be damaging. So it’s advised NOT to do another chemical treatment for at least a few weeks. After all, you don’t want your hair to fall out, do you?
• Touch up every 6-8 weeks, for long hair, depending on how drastic of a change from your original hair color.
• Shorter hair will show roots more obviously, and may have to be done every 4-6 weeks.
Hair highlights are very beautiful when done tastefully.
Whether you like to be pampered at the beauty salon or are one of the brave souls that like to do-it-yourself, subtle hair highlights can certainly add that touch that’ll put your hair over the top.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Blonde To Brunette
Who says blondes have more fun?
Are you thinking of taking the plunge into the world of brunettes?
If you are one of the brave souls that are planning on going from blonde to brunette, below you’ll find a few hair care tips to keep in mind.
• Nothing lasts forever, so they say.
Dyed hair will ultimately fade out and you will lose those deep tones over a period of time. With many of the leading product manufacturers creating fantastic professional color-enhancing conditioners, you will have the ability to prolong the inevitable.
• Using deep-conditioning treatments specially designed for your hair type, will help prevent your color-treated hair from becoming dry and fragile.
• Any cleansing product you use must be designed for color-treated hair.
• Select a darker hue that compliments your natural skin tone and eye color. When in doubt about the best color for yourself, visit a professional hair colorist to safely make your brunette transformation.
• To be certain of the perfect hue for your skin, consider experimenting with darker and lighter tones that will enhance depth and richness.
• Placing subtle highlights around your hairline will give you (2) things.
1. It will keep the natural look we all desire.
2. As well as help brighten up your face.
• Remember changing your hair color means changing your wardrobe as well, or least adding to it. Darker hair usually works best with darker and richer fabrics.
Decisions, Decisions…
Now some of us are more brave then others. There are those who wouldn’t dare try and tackle such a transformation at home on their own, while the other brave souls will try anything, at least once.
Whether you visit a professional hair colorist or decide to walk the walk on your own, take your time with your decision and consider all the long-term ramifications of going from blonde to brunette.
Once you do get that beautiful brunette color in your hair, be sure and take very good care of your newly luscious colored locks.
Believe me, you’ll be glad you did.
Are you thinking of taking the plunge into the world of brunettes?
If you are one of the brave souls that are planning on going from blonde to brunette, below you’ll find a few hair care tips to keep in mind.
• Nothing lasts forever, so they say.
Dyed hair will ultimately fade out and you will lose those deep tones over a period of time. With many of the leading product manufacturers creating fantastic professional color-enhancing conditioners, you will have the ability to prolong the inevitable.
• Using deep-conditioning treatments specially designed for your hair type, will help prevent your color-treated hair from becoming dry and fragile.
• Any cleansing product you use must be designed for color-treated hair.
• Select a darker hue that compliments your natural skin tone and eye color. When in doubt about the best color for yourself, visit a professional hair colorist to safely make your brunette transformation.
• To be certain of the perfect hue for your skin, consider experimenting with darker and lighter tones that will enhance depth and richness.
• Placing subtle highlights around your hairline will give you (2) things.
1. It will keep the natural look we all desire.
2. As well as help brighten up your face.
• Remember changing your hair color means changing your wardrobe as well, or least adding to it. Darker hair usually works best with darker and richer fabrics.
Decisions, Decisions…
Now some of us are more brave then others. There are those who wouldn’t dare try and tackle such a transformation at home on their own, while the other brave souls will try anything, at least once.
Whether you visit a professional hair colorist or decide to walk the walk on your own, take your time with your decision and consider all the long-term ramifications of going from blonde to brunette.
Once you do get that beautiful brunette color in your hair, be sure and take very good care of your newly luscious colored locks.
Believe me, you’ll be glad you did.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Alabama Cosmetology Schools
Academy of Beauty Culture
2986 Eslava Creek Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36606-3637
Tel 334.478.6401
Academy of Hair Design
1573 Center Point Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215-5659
Tel 205.854.4811
Anniston Academy of Hair Design
702 Noble St
Anniston, AL 36201-5624
Tel 256.237.9574
Bessemer Beauty Institute
2314 9th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020-4028
Tel 205.424.5005
Cambridge College-Cosmetology
1015 E Park Ave
Enterprise, AL 36330-3972
Tel 334.347.7085
2986 Eslava Creek Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36606-3637
Tel 334.478.6401
Academy of Hair Design
1573 Center Point Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215-5659
Tel 205.854.4811
Anniston Academy of Hair Design
702 Noble St
Anniston, AL 36201-5624
Tel 256.237.9574
Bessemer Beauty Institute
2314 9th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020-4028
Tel 205.424.5005
Cambridge College-Cosmetology
1015 E Park Ave
Enterprise, AL 36330-3972
Tel 334.347.7085
Alabama Cosmetology Schools
Continued...
Career Beauty College
1103 Mulberry St
Montgomery, AL 36106-1128
Tel 334.269.2500
Center Point Beauty School
2328 1st St NE
Birmingham, AL 35215-3623
Tel 205.853.0085
Duncan Academy of Cosmetology
2115 Jonathan Dr NW
Huntsville, AL 35810-3454
Tel 256.859.1572
East Lake Beauty College
6732 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212-1712
Tel 205.591.6040
Gaither & Co Beauty College
414 E Willow St
Scottsboro, AL 35768-1904
Tel 256.259.1001
Career Beauty College
1103 Mulberry St
Montgomery, AL 36106-1128
Tel 334.269.2500
Center Point Beauty School
2328 1st St NE
Birmingham, AL 35215-3623
Tel 205.853.0085
Duncan Academy of Cosmetology
2115 Jonathan Dr NW
Huntsville, AL 35810-3454
Tel 256.859.1572
East Lake Beauty College
6732 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212-1712
Tel 205.591.6040
Gaither & Co Beauty College
414 E Willow St
Scottsboro, AL 35768-1904
Tel 256.259.1001
Alabama Cosmetology Schools
Continued..
Hueytown Beauty School
117 Hueytown Plz
Hueytown, AL 35023-2234
Tel 205.491.5570
Jasper Beauty Academy
1304 1st St NW # B
Jasper, AL 35503-6876
Tel 205.221.0442
Johnson's Beauty School
916 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35801-4060
Tel 256.539.1322
Linda's School of Beauty
1810 Decatur Hwy
Fultondale, AL 35068-1700
Tel 205.841.4240
Muc-Ko Beauty College
219 N Cherokee St
Florence, AL 35630-5301
Tel 256.764.2042
Hueytown Beauty School
117 Hueytown Plz
Hueytown, AL 35023-2234
Tel 205.491.5570
Jasper Beauty Academy
1304 1st St NW # B
Jasper, AL 35503-6876
Tel 205.221.0442
Johnson's Beauty School
916 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35801-4060
Tel 256.539.1322
Linda's School of Beauty
1810 Decatur Hwy
Fultondale, AL 35068-1700
Tel 205.841.4240
Muc-Ko Beauty College
219 N Cherokee St
Florence, AL 35630-5301
Tel 256.764.2042
Alabama Cosmetology Schools
Continued...
New Beginnings College of Cosmetology
509 Baltimore Ave
Albertville, AL 35950-2415
Tel 256.878.6430
www.nbccosmetology.com
New Wave Beauty Academy
7020 US Highway 431
Albertville, AL 35950-1870
Tel 256.891.0435
Pivot Point the Masters
8215 Stephanie Dr SW
Huntsville, AL 35802-3022
Tel 256.881.8587
www.pivot-point.com
Ray's University of Beauty
412 S Court St # 104
Florence, AL 35630-5645
Tel 256.764.5411
Roebuck Beauty School
9098 Parkway E
Birmingham, AL 35206-1505
Tel 205.838.1849
New Beginnings College of Cosmetology
509 Baltimore Ave
Albertville, AL 35950-2415
Tel 256.878.6430
www.nbccosmetology.com
New Wave Beauty Academy
7020 US Highway 431
Albertville, AL 35950-1870
Tel 256.891.0435
Pivot Point the Masters
8215 Stephanie Dr SW
Huntsville, AL 35802-3022
Tel 256.881.8587
www.pivot-point.com
Ray's University of Beauty
412 S Court St # 104
Florence, AL 35630-5645
Tel 256.764.5411
Roebuck Beauty School
9098 Parkway E
Birmingham, AL 35206-1505
Tel 205.838.1849
Alabama Cosmetology Schools
Continued...
Scientific Beauty Academy
3115-A Drake Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
Tel 256.883.6901
Fax 256.882.6650
scientificbeautyacademy@yahoo.com
www.scientificbeautyacademy.com
South Alabama Beauty College
906 N Mckenzie St
Foley, AL 36535-3547
Tel 251.943.3366
Southeastern School of Cosmetology
849 Dennison Ave. SW, Suite 101
Birmingham, AL 35211
Tel 205.323.1011
Fax 205.323.8311
www.southeasternschoolofcosmetology.com
Winonah International School
1722 28th Ave S # D
Homewood, AL 35209-1800
Tel 205.870.8761
XCell Academy - Paul Mitchell Partner School
1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 124
Birmingham, AL 35216
Tel 205.824.4442
888.820.4442
Fax 205.824.4324
info@xcellacademy.com
www.xcellacademy.com
Scientific Beauty Academy
3115-A Drake Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
Tel 256.883.6901
Fax 256.882.6650
scientificbeautyacademy@yahoo.com
www.scientificbeautyacademy.com
South Alabama Beauty College
906 N Mckenzie St
Foley, AL 36535-3547
Tel 251.943.3366
Southeastern School of Cosmetology
849 Dennison Ave. SW, Suite 101
Birmingham, AL 35211
Tel 205.323.1011
Fax 205.323.8311
www.southeasternschoolofcosmetology.com
Winonah International School
1722 28th Ave S # D
Homewood, AL 35209-1800
Tel 205.870.8761
XCell Academy - Paul Mitchell Partner School
1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 124
Birmingham, AL 35216
Tel 205.824.4442
888.820.4442
Fax 205.824.4324
info@xcellacademy.com
www.xcellacademy.com
Alabama Cosmetology Schools
Continued...
Virginia College at Huntsville - A Pivot Point Member School
2800A Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35802
The Salon Professional Academy Huntsville REDKEN
Huntsville, AL
Tel 256.535.9772
www.thesalonprofessionalacademy.com
Academy of Beauty Culture
2986 Eslava Creek Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36606-3637
Tel 334.478.6401
Virginia College at Huntsville - A Pivot Point Member School
2800A Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35802
The Salon Professional Academy Huntsville REDKEN
Huntsville, AL
Tel 256.535.9772
www.thesalonprofessionalacademy.com
Academy of Beauty Culture
2986 Eslava Creek Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36606-3637
Tel 334.478.6401
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