HAIR: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Your Hair & the Weather: What you need to know when the temperature drops; what changes do I need to make in my hair routine.  Cooler weather can have you pulling out the hair dryer that has been tucked away all summer. When using a hair dryer routinely look for signs of overheating. This can be as simple as checking the filter on the back of your hair dryer for lint, this chokes the motor causing it to overheat and in some cases smoke or even worse catch on fire! We are often unaware of the signs of heat damage...

MEN:  Thinning hair grooming #101 Men’s grooming has come along way since the old barbering days. You are more knowledgeable on what you need to look and feel your best. New technologies provide new products for new looks. Here are some things to help you control and manage what happens to your hair, on the subject of hairbrushes which we call “brush therapy”. Today men are coloring, highlighting and dressing their hair more than ever. We’ll look at the most important ways to maintain the health of your hair and scalp.  Focusing on what you NEED to KNOW to KEEP...

                  Do you suffer from any of these symptoms burning, numbness, tingling in hands and or achy swollen hands and arms? This condition is known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Let’s discuss why the weight of a brush Pros / Cons is SO important to your health as a stylist.                             It seems we as stylists have been sold on the concept of using weightless brushes sound’s good BUT does this really work for your long-term health? This is a discussion sadly lacking in our Industry today PREVENTION. I was fortunate enough to work for a stylist that had all these...

Fall, what you need to know when temperatures drop. What changes do I need to make with my hair routine? Cooler temperatures, wind, and cool damp rainy days can be challenging for both your hair and your skin. It's also the time to pull out your hair dryer once again. First check your hairdryer look for signs of overheating, this can be as simple as checking the filter on the back of the dryer, look for lint as this can choke the motor and cause overheating, or hot spots which can burn hair, your scalp and your brushes.Next look for...