The cutting edge salon
By Yvonne Dueno | February 28, 2008
Hello my readers,
Every now and then when traveling my beloved country, I come across a hair salon that I consider a cut above the rest, the friendly neighborhood barbershop and salon that has an edge on what may be considered, excellence. In Orlando Florida on 10661 E. Colonial Drive, I have found such a place. This place is most appropriately named The Cutting Edge.
There you will find a group of talented and dedicated staff rich in diversity and talent. What is your request? Just ask and you will learn that there is someone there that can satisfy your intent and give you some good laughs and conversation in the process. From fades to weaves and everything in between, The Cutting Edge is a place where the mystery of great hair ends and the delight of fabulous begins.
Terrell, or Big T as he is so lovingly known, is the proud owner and CEO of this humble yet unprecedented establishment. He thrives in unison with the likes of his fellow associates and brings the best to the table of
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Why can’t I get my hair to do what my stylist does to it?
By Eppy Dueno | February 26, 2008
Question: Why can’t I get my hair to do what my stylist does to it?
Answer: You can get your hair to do what your stylist does; you just need a little practice and the right tools.
Stylists are well trained individuals that perform a service. In order to perform the service well, one must have the right tools, practice or training, a little talent or a lot, and some tenacity depending the style you are after of course.
Ask your hair dresser to tell you what products she recommends for your hair. Be aware of what he or she puts on your hair while styling and ask questions. Don’t be scared. Ask them to take a minute to teach you how to hold that brush and how to use that tool or how to best apply that product.
People are inherently desirous to help, well…most people are anyway. If you communicate to your stylist the difficulties that you are
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I have a really long face and a prominent jaw line. I would love to cut my hair short but some articles I’ve read have warned against shoulder length hair for women with my shaped face, what is your opinion?
By Eppy Dueno | February 25, 2008
Diane Wrote:
Question: I have a really long face and a prominent jaw line. I would love to cut my hair short but some articles I’ve read have warned against shoulder length hair for women with my shaped face, what is your opinion?
Answer: Short hair is good on long faces, Chin length is not so good. Why? Because chin length styles tend to make the face appear longer and puts all the emphasis on the jaw especially if the hair is combed straight down the sides of the jaw. It’s an optical illusion of some sort.
Try cutting your hair in a Dorothy Hamil style, you know the kind she used to wear when she won the gold. That hair cut appears to cut the length of the face and looks pretty flattering on prominent jaw lines.
If you decides that the short hair thing is to short and you want to throw the dice at a shoulder length doo, make sure you sweep it away from
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Why does hair get damaged and how can I prevent from this happening to my hair?
By Eppy Dueno | February 23, 2008
Question: Why does hair get damaged and how can I prevent from this happening to my hair?
Answer: Every day our hair looses proteins and amino acids that are essential to the health and longevity of hair. The more protein and amino acids that your hair looses, the more deficient your hair becomes: prone to breakage.
Unfortunately, hair gets damaged by virtually every little thing we do it; washing, combing, drying, styling, and even the occasional soft stroke that our spouses, partners, friends and children give us. This basically means that friction, (any type) and heat are the primary sources of cuticle damage, Trying to undo knots and tangles are by far the most damaging because it involves stretching and stretching, is particularly damaging to hair.
Luckily, there are many good products to be had out there for our home use. Some great over the counter products that are affordable by almost every one and that are accessible just about any where are
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Can the climate and environment of the city in which one lives be a factor for healthy or damaged hair?
By Eppy Dueno | February 22, 2008
Question: Can the climate and environment of the city in which one lives be a factor for healthy or damaged hair?
Answer: In short, YES!
Climate is a factor no matter where you live. Conditions don’t have to be extreme to leave their mark on your hair. Hair is fragile but resilient; contradictive in fact. Good weather and bad weather is all relative. Some experts say that the difference between good hair and bad hair days depends on which side you comb it: I would agree but not totally.
Let’s take for example, Chicago, the windy city. It’s haaarrd to keep your doo in that city for sure, especially when the wind decides to do what it does best: blow. Why would wind damage the hair? Because it messes the hair up that’s why. It rubs the hair together vigorously and tangles it. You then have to pull and rub to detangle it. How bad is that? The cuticle is chipped away slowly but surely because of friction and heat.
If you keep in mind that hair is
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Could I put bleach on my hair would it take out the black and bring back my natural hair color back?
By Yvonne Dueno | February 11, 2008
Question: I dyed my hair from blonde to black and now i want my natural hair
color back cause i absolutly hate my hair and i was wondering if i could put
bleach on my hair would it take out the black and bring my natural hair color back
or what should i do???
Answer: Aaaaahyyee Elizabeth, What have you done?
I am sorry to read that you have gone so drastic with your color and don’t want it anymore. Black hair dye is like the mafia or a marriage or some kind of hard core gang; it’s easy to get in but almost impossible to get out.
Bleach will definitely do the job, that’s what bleach does. But to what cost?
Please by all means do not try this Houdini trick on your own, have a pro do it for you.
Or, you can try other, more considerable options.
If you go the professional way, you should be ready to sign some sought of release statement that will exempt the stylist and the establishment of any liability. Also, you should be aware that it will cost you a pretty penny or a left eye. These corrective color assignments are not cheap. You will probably have to cut some length off too, not much but some.
Your other option is leave it the way it is and let it grow out. This option is probably out of the question because, who the hell wants to walk
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My friend had a relaxer that made her hair fall out. The name of the product is Mizani. Is there something wrong with the product or did we do something wrong?
By Yvonne Dueno | February 10, 2008
Question: Mika Wrote, Hi, my friend had a relaxer that made her hair fall out. The name of the product is Mizani. Is there something wrong with the product or did we do something wrong?
Answer: Hello Mika,
Thank you for e-mailing your question to hairstylequestions.com. I am sorry to read about your Friends unfortunate experience with the Mizani product. I would like to help you get some answers as to why this product might have been involved (if at all) in the fall out of your friend’s hair.
Hear are some questions that I need answers to so that I can better serve you.
1. What product exactly was used?
2. What condition was her hair in before the chemical was applied to her hair? Ex. dyed, thin, dry, thick, bleached and so on?
3. What procedure did she use?
4. How long did she leave the product on?
5. Which part of the hair was the product applied to first?
6. Did she have any lotions or other products on her hair pryor to the chemical treatment?
4. Did she follow exact directions?
Please send me the answers to these
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