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
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Question I have been coloring my hair since i was about 15. I am now 18. I have gone back and forth from blonde to brunette. I have had some professional coloring done, but most has been done at home. My hair was not long ago blonde, but my darker roots began to grow in. One day, completly out of my mind, i decided to bleach my hair, thinking it would go well. The bleach was in for no more than 5 minutes before my hair went bad. It was almost white, so the next day, i died it brown. since then, the brown has faded, but a chunk of my hair on top goes about 4-5 inches down, and the breaks off.. its impossible to brush when wet, and when it dries, that chunk always looks dry and fried. I want to die it again, because my current color is horrible. I know you wont recommend servies i can do at home, but i am currently an exchange student in norway, completly broke, and going home to canada in 46 days.. i dont know what to do, and i want to look good when i go home! please help me.. thank you so much
Answer Caryn,
It's unfortunate that you didn't write me BEFORE you did this. The fact of the matter is you've ruined your hair. There were probably mineral deposits on your hair, most likely from the water or something you've used with metallic salts in it, that reacted with the bleach. I'd wager that it got hot, which would indicate exactly what I'm describing. In any case, this reaction LITERALLY fried your hair. There is nothing that can be done to fix it, as hair can not be repaired once it is damaged. It's a fabric and as such, once it breaks down that's it.
Your only recourse is to cut it considerably. It most likely will not hold colour at this point. You might try a semi permanent or temporary colour on it (although I don't approve of home colour, and doubt that you'll get decent results, given the hair condition).
Other than that, you might try going to a cosmetology school in the area. They usually are very reasonable. Just be aware that nothing will be great. Once the hair starts breaking and matting like that, there's little that can be done for it. Hopefully it will be a learning experience for the future. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Best of luck to you.
Stephe (Hairman)
