Will cutting my hair shorter make me look younger?
By Yvonne Dueno | March 9, 2008
Question: Melody wrote, I have really curly hair and it gets afro like when I don’t put some mousse in it. My hair is medium length and I am considering cutting it shorter but I am afraid of looking childish or younger than I am. I’m 20 years old and I don’t want to be mistaken for a child, I rather look older than younger, so what do you think?
Answer: Hi Melody… what a cool name… thank you for writing in your question.
Well I haven’t gotten too many e-mails from people that want to look older rather than younger but, I can dig your situation. You’ll appreciate looking younger than people your age one day but not today so let me see if I can help.
Longer hair is appropriately worn by the younger gals. Once a woman gets a certain age, she tends to cut up the length of her hair; A client told me once that he interrupts that as a sign of giving up on the youthful femininity (what ever that means). Any way, if your hair is extremely curly, you will probably do best by keeping it long (that’s my personal opinion).
With long hair you can tie it up in some nice sophisticated quick up do’s that take no time in achieving: up do’s give a serious look about a person adding some years to their appearance. I don’t really mean that it makes a women look older, I mean it makes a women look serious and sophisticated some how. I wear my long hair up a lot and I get
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My hair stylist used a semi-permanent hair color on me about a week ago and I have noticed that my grey hair has not retained the color especially at the roots, what do I do?
By Yvonne Dueno | March 6, 2008
Question: My hair stylist used a semi-permanent hair color on me about a week ago and I have noticed that my grey hair has not retained the color especially at the roots, what do I do? Any suggestions?
Answer: First of all let me just tell you this… your stylist should know better than that! If your hair is 25% or more grey, only a permanent hair color will cover completely with out the wash out effect.
When considering hair color, one rule to always remember is this, your natural hair color or your existing hair color plus how porous your hair is and the amount of grey, are the determining factors for permanent or semi- permanent hair color.
I suggest you tell your stylist to use a permanent color next time. The processing time and the developer used also plays a role in the ordeal. Sometimes we professionals have to know when to ease up or when to hit it
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My salon has received 100% rating in my salon for the past 15 years, but the inspector said some things have changed. Enlighten me!
By Yvonne Dueno | March 2, 2008
Dana Thomas wrote:
I need to know the newest procedures for sanitation in the salon.
Things have changed and sometimes I am lost. My salon has received 100% rating in my salon for the past 15 years, but the inspector said some things have changed. Enlighten me!
Hi Dana,
Yes, things have changed and continue to change; as communicable diseases change and mutate, as new chemical agents are created and tested, sanitation standards also must evolve. But fear not… it’s all good.
You must be doing something right when you are rating at a 100% for fifteen years. Each state has their own sanitation rules and regulations but some things are universal. Allow me to reiterate your good salon sanitation habits.
Here are some pointers concerning contagious disease.
Always do:
*remember that a communicable disease is transmitted from one person to another.
*Pus is a sign of infection.
*Aids is caused by the HIV virus and can be transmitted by sharp implements.
*Bacteria and viruses can enter the body through broken skin.
If you or any of your associates come across a
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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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