AboutHairman Expertise 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.
Experience 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. My web site, still under construction, in www.hairman.net
Question There is a new product out called"caribbean dream relaxer".
I have googled it and it claims to be the healthier version of the Brazilian keratin. (no chemicals, and much cheaper).
The stylist I went to specializes in Brazilian and kept talking me out of the caribbean saying its more damage,etc...I don't know if she is just trying to sell me to do the brazilian? I am very confused of which perm is safer and better...do you know anything about these?
Answer Deb,
Caribbean Dream and Brazilian Keratin treatments are two totally different animals. Brazilian Keratin is totally non damaging and not permanent. It shampoos out in 2-3 months and does not change the structure of the hair. It also does not totally straighten hair, but just smooths out frizz and makes it more managable. Caribbean Dream, although an excellent product (I've used it also), is a chemical sevice that can be used to straighten, smooth out frizz or shange the curl pattern of hair. It is a permanent chemical rearranger that grows out. The Keratin treatment is so expensive because of the time requires to perform the service and also because the product itself costs about $10 an ounce, which adds up quickly. And as mentioned before, it is NOT a perm, NOT a relaxer, NOT a straightener, but is marketed by the companies as a keratin TREATMENT. The public keeps refering to it as a keratin straightener, etc.
Best of luck to you.
Stephe (hairman)
