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Expert: Hairman - 11/5/2009


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Hi,
My hair color is medium/light brown with blond highlights around my face.  In the summer I go a little lighter.  In winter a little darker.  I love it when I leave the salon. I try to protect it with salon products when I wash.  However, about 2-3 weeks later it turns a brassy shade, and almost has a red tint to it.  We do have a high chlorine level in our city water.  What can I do to help maintain that salon color?

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Dawn,
 First of all, avoid hot water when shampooing, using warm or tepid instead. Also, try not to shampoo quite as often. Most people shampoo to often. Shampoo and condition one day and then just rinse really well and condition the next. Just these two tips can extend the freshness of your colour considerably.
Best of luck to you.
Stephe (hairman)

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I have been a Licensed cosmetologist in New York state for over 26 years, and am well versed in many areas of the cosmetology and appearance enhancement profession.Specialties however, are hair colour, corrective colour and permanent waving,including the chemical and technical aspects of these services and their effects on the hair.I`m glad to consult on any problems you are having concerning your hair.If I don`t have the answer, I`ll try to get it for you.

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I've been licensed for cosmetology in New York State since 1974.I am a salon owner, and very active with the National Cosmetology Association and New York State Cosmetology Associaiton.I am one of only a few hundred people in the United States to be certi

For the field of cosmetology, to become acredited as a state educator for the New York State Education Committee or HairAmerica, you must submit to a full day exam, encompassing written exam, practical segments, lesson plans and presentations to prove our knowledge and teaching skills.The same applies for HAirAmerica.I also becam board certified as a coulourist in the same way, by submitting to a full day exam process.I am also antionally certified for cosmetology by the National Cosmetology Ass

I have received several educational awards from New York State for my educational work on a state and national level.
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