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About Dana Sear
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Expertise
I can answer questions on all types of hairstyling, cutting, designing, coloring, corrective color, perming techniques,product knowledge, and in general, anything that has anything to do with hair.

Experience
I have been a designer and educator for 26 years. I have been a salon consultant for Redken, affiliate trainer for ABBA Pure and Natural and am currently a member of the design team and trainer for my company. I specialize in corrective color, perming and style support, and image updates (make overs)

Education/Credentials
I have been actively licensed for 26 years. I have a college degree in another field, and actively participate in and teach cutting, perming, coloring, and business building classes. I am a certified Redken Consultant and certified to perform and teach Chi Transformation.

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Questions Answered By Expert Dana Sear
In Category Hairstyling

Subject	Date Asked

question..	11/20/2009
Q: I have a question about how to keep my hair healthy.. See i'm in the air force and recently i've ... A: I hope you know there are many more who appreciate the job you are doing than you hear about. :-) ...
Hair Color	11/19/2009
Q: In late August I colored my naturally light to medium brown hair reddish blonde using a ... A: I never recommend doing highlights at home. If you want to tint back, that should be easy enough. I ...
Curly Hair	11/19/2009
Q: I'm bi-racial.(Spanish, Chinese, and Jamaican) My hair is really curly. When it's natural it's about ... A: Ask your hairdresser what she uses as styling products. She's probably using a leave in conditioner, ...
hair colouring	11/19/2009
Q: I read your formular sounds great and very acturate. My questions are two is the blue that you are ... A: It depends on what line of color you use as to proportions. Tell me what brand you will be using and ...
Sun In	11/19/2009
Q: Over the summer I used the product Sun In to lighten my hair from dirty blonde to its now light ... A: Sun In. I'm not going to lecture you on that. Just consider yourself lectured. :-) it depends on if ...
losing hair	11/18/2009
Q: A little background first. I am Native American and French and have thick hair that is a little on ... A: It could be vitamin deficiency but it is not uncommon to lose a bit more certain times of the year. ...
color	11/18/2009
Q: I have natural strawberry blonde hair. I love the blonde that is already in my hair but I would ... A: No, no, no, no, no, no, and in Spanish, No!!! To dying it brown first! Whew! I feel better. :-) ...
hair poofiness	11/18/2009
Q: I'm 14 years old and I have a problem of poofy hair for years. It didn't happen when i was younger, ... A: Hair changes as you get older. Also, a change in climate, different water, hormones, what you eat, ...
Highlights to Full Colour	11/17/2009
Q: Ok, so I've been getting professional highlights done for years. I love them! But here's the ... A: If you are paying the same amount every time, you must be getting all over highlights every time ...
coloring natural hair	11/17/2009
Q: im thinking about going natural soon, but i love the hair color i have now, while my hair is still ... A: I'm not sure why you think it would be harder to color natural hair than relaxed hair. I try to talk ...
Medications and loss of hair curl	11/15/2009
Q: I am an active 60 yr. old. My hair has always been straight and I frequently get perms to add curl ... A: Dehydration and medications can affect your hair, however, since your hair was not always curly, it ...
back from blonde	11/14/2009
Q: I am 46, level 5 or 6 ash brown hair with 50% gray, except the top which has chunks of 100% white. ... A: I am nearly 100% gray in the top, 75% toward the middle, and very little around the nape and I keep ...
Ideas for styling of thick wavy hair?	11/14/2009
Q: After growing out my hair, I know have shoulder length, very thick, wavy hair. I've tried getting ... A: If the styling products and diffusing works, you don't have to do your entire head. Just do the ...
hair color	11/13/2009
Q: i use clairol highlift color in 12v with 40 volume developer to acheive a very light blonde shade. ... A: If you are talking about breaking the base, where you just lift the color a level or so, you are ...
HAIR COLOR	11/12/2009
Q: I HAVE HIGHLIGHTS, AND THEY ARE RASINENTS HAIR COLOR. LIKE RED AND ORANGE LOOKING HAIR I WANT IT ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. I don't know what "Rasinents" is, and without knowing what ...
Sweating/Straightening Relaxed Hair	11/11/2009
Q: my name is Kendra. I'm 16 and I've been relaxing my hair for about 3 years now. My hair is at ... A: You are doing fine. Make sure you use a thermal protectant when you use your flat iron and deep ...
Hair cuts	11/11/2009
Q: For a while I've been wanting to get a fringe cut, but whenever i go to get my hair cut the stylist ... A: I suspect the reason you are having trouble is because the stylist probably does not know what you ...
Hard water and oily hair!	11/10/2009
Q: I live in an area where the water is very hard: lots of mineral content (apparently). Both my ... A: Malibu 2000 and Matrix, both have products designed to gently remove hard water deposits. You will ...
fillers	11/10/2009
Q: I have a customer who has colored her hair for years at home. Part of the problem is that her hair ... A: Sounds like starting over is a good idea. The general rule for filling is to fill to one level ...
Going blonde	11/10/2009
Q: I've got ash blonde hair,I'd like to go lighter though. Is there a way to dye hair blonder without ... A: Of coarse. Bleach get a bad rap. When formulated and used properly it can be even less damaging than ...
texturizer	11/8/2009
Q: :) I am puerto rican and black and my hair is naturally curly. So I thought a texturizer would be a ... A: Since a texturizer is really just a relaxer, it's hard to say. Your best bet is to call the customer ...
Changing hair color product	11/7/2009
Q: I've been coloring my hair for quite some time now as I just can't afford to have it done in a salon ... A: You will see reaction within 24 hours if you are allergic to the product. It could be less, but if ...
No lye	11/6/2009
Q: can i use the No-Lye Conditioning Creme Relaxer on my bleached hair, i know it doesn't matter how ... A: It is highly recommended that you not relax bleached hair, regardless of what kind of relaxer you ...
Goldwell Hair developer	11/5/2009
Q: Can you tell me what the difference is between the 3% and 6% peroxide developer from Goldwell's ... A: Regardless of the color line 3% is 10 volume and 6% is 20 volume. 10 volume developer is designed to ...
haircolor	11/4/2009
Q: I am a natural level 6 medium brown with med/fine texture. I used matrix socolor 11A with 30 vol ... A: You got it. Timing is going to be as per manufacturer's instructions on the color and with the ...
haircoloring	11/4/2009
Q: I have been losing hair for the past 6 months and I wonder if it is due to my haircoloring which is ... A: If you are thinning, hair actually falling out at the root, it is unlikely that it is the hair ...
corrective color	11/4/2009
Q: I used Schwarzkopf igora royal 6-4 with 10 volume developer on roots and just below. For some reason ... A: If you went to a salon for the original service, go back to the salon to have it fixed. You are ...
Texturized Roots & Relaxed Ends	11/4/2009
Q: The pass 12 months I've worn a sew-in weave. I recently moved to the DC area, I've been having ... A: It depends on the product she used for texturizer. Since a texturizer is just a relaxer left on for ...
Straight hair that goes curly in rain or when wet (which i don't want)	11/4/2009
Q: Hey i'm a teenage guy who has long straight hair that stops just at my shoulders, i also have ... A: The reason it happens is because you have some natural curl in your hair. Humidity, perspiration, ...
haircolor	11/3/2009
Q: I am a natural level 6 medium brown with med/fine texture. I used matrix socolor 11A with 30 vol ... A: What I do to avoid hot roots is use two formulas. For exams, in your case, I would have applied the ...
spiral perm	11/3/2009
Q: I had a spiral perm done two weeks ago.My hair is very long and thick. To give you an idea, they ... A: If your hair holds the curl for most of the day, and by evening has fallen, it is simply too heavy. ...
"Shag" Haircut	11/2/2009
Q: I used to wear my hair in a "shag" in the 70's and wanted to revisit the style. My hair is medium ... A: A shag is a layered cut but it is the way angle of the layers that makes all the difference in the ...
style	10/31/2009
Q: so, first of all before i ask my question i should tell you this. i want to be a nurse and i also am ... A: As for whether or not the cat hair clip will look okay, there's no way for me to answer that since I ...
Hair color for rebonded hair	10/31/2009
Q: I have my hair rebonded 2x a year, the most recent one just a month ago. I use henna Powder ... A: Your best bet is going to be semi-permanent color, the type that gradually fades in 4 to 6 weeks. ...
Hairstyling - Alex Evans	10/30/2009
Q: I just had my hair cut today, and I love it so far. But I have a question. My hair is cut and ... A: Your stylist should have shown you how to work with your new haircut so if my advice here doesn't ...
Hair dye and broken skin	10/30/2009
Q: I'm sure this will sound ridiculous, but I really hope you can help. I know that using hair dye on ... A: Doesn't sound ridiculous at all. It's a very common problem. At the least it's going to burn like ...
Sensitive Skin and Hair Products	10/30/2009
Q: I have skin that gets irritated/breaks out because of my hair products. I take such extra care with ... A: Generally, when people have allergic reactions to products, breakouts, etc., it's an allergic ...
haircolor	10/29/2009
Q: I am a natural level 6 medium brown with med/fine texture. I used matrix socolor 11A with 30 vol ... A: You probably need to use an ash tone. If it got all the way to a level 9 and was just too warm, the ...
Dry Natural hair	10/28/2009
Q: I have had natural hair for 7yrs and it is extremely dry. Problems I have had is that regardless ... A: It sounds like you are doing everything right so the problem may be internal. Do you have dry skin ...
Poofy hair	10/28/2009
Q: i have mid length(about an inch past the shoulders) hair, razored and thinned out for the bottom ... A: Sorry for the delay in the response. I was sick. :-( So, poofy hair. You may have had it thinned out ...
Hair Color	10/28/2009
Q: I have very fine hair. Most stylists refer to it as dark blonde/light brown, but it just looks ... A: Sorry for the delay in the response. I was sick :-( Anyway, all better now so on to your question. I ...
New hair.	10/28/2009
Q: I'm looking for a new hairstyle and a new color. I currently have a medium brown color. My hair is ... A: I'll post a few links here to give you some color and cut ideas that are a bit on the edgy side. ...
haircolor	10/27/2009
Q: I am a natural level 6 medium brown with med/fine texture. I used matrix socolor 11A with 30 vol ... A: It sounds like you did everything right. There are some general things that could be the issue: 1. ...
Goldwell	10/27/2009
Q: I use Goldwell Topchic 5NN, I was wonder whether I have to use the topchic developer (20 Volume) or ... A: In general, Developer is developer. What changes is the viscosity. Some are cream or gel-like and ...
Coloring	10/26/2009
Q: If you have blond hair and are going to a rich brown, do you need to fill the hair if the color you ... A: Sometimes. If the hair needs filler, and you just opt to use a brown with extra warmth in it, you ...
perm	10/26/2009
Q: . a few years ago i bleached my hair. it was a light brownish color.. i decided i didn't like it so ... A: If it's been several years the previously colored hair must be on the ends, no? If there is a lot of ...
Extensions help	10/25/2009
Q: My name is Kurt and I currently have a Wave Nouveau(I know its outdated, but work with me here). So ... A: I can't tell you if the extensions you used are the problem. I can't tell much from the photos. The ...
Going Grey Gracefully	10/25/2009
Q: I am 47 and have always had thick dark brown hair with a very strong red pigment. I started going ... A: No more bleach baths, please. Switch to a semi-permanent color and apply only to the new growth. ...
mahy	10/25/2009
Q: ! i want to say that my hairs are wavy and dry.so i feel difficult to style them because when i ... A: For dryness you need to deep condition weekly with something like Joico Hydrator. Moisturizing ...
Dry hair	10/24/2009
Q: I cannot keep my hair hydrated at all. I have fine, naturally curly blonde hair. I put dye on the ... A: I can only take a guess but it sounds like you are doing everything right. It could be that the ...
Curly hair with bangs?	10/17/2009
Q: I'm soon to be fifteen year old teeen girl. I have very curly hair, as my mom says "banana curls." ... A: I cannot tell you whether or not bangs would look good or not because I have no idea what you look ...
new hairstyle	10/17/2009
Q: It seems I've had the bad hair style since high school. I have wavy hair and some hair loss and ... A: Rather than trying to fight the waves, I always suggest finding a cut that works with them. Lots ...
Rusk anti curl	10/17/2009
Q: Dana, My daughter just had a rusk anti curl treatment done at our salon, and she is in her room ... A: It needs conditioning rather than reversal. And have the salon do it. Call them first thing tomorrow ...
weave cutting and castle cutting	10/16/2009
Q: I am doing an assignment for my college course and i need to describe the thinning techniques which ... A: Ok... Good, same techniques, different name. Weave cutting should not be done closer than a couple ...
hair curling	10/15/2009
Q: I have read your article on getting curls to stay in hair but nothing seems to work.I have used ... A: It could be the shampoo. More likely it is the texture and density of your hair. When I do up-do's I ...
weave cutting and castle cutting	10/15/2009
Q: I am doing an assignment for my college course and i need to describe the thinning techniques which ... A: Can you send me what your book says? I'm in the U.S. and I have discovered the terminology is often ...
How can I get these orangey red tints out of my hair and even out brunette hair?	10/14/2009
Q: I really messed my hair up. My hair is naturally medium ash brown. My hair is long, almost down to ... A: Is the reddish color lighter than your natural hair color or about the same level? In general, you ...
Please Help!	10/13/2009
Q: So I decided I was going to be Alice in Wonderland for Halloween. My hair used to me platinum blonde ... A: I am assuming you are doing all this coloring at home. groan Ok, deep condition your hair first. ...
No more perms	10/12/2009
Q: Im 18 and ive finally decided to stop relaxing my hair using the box perms. I have no clue on how to ... A: My absolute favorite is the Mizani Thermasmooth for when you want to straighten your hair and the ...
hair extensions	10/11/2009
Q: i have recently had my hair cut short it just above my shoulders and i'm thinking of getting ... A: Great! Glad it's helping. Yes, the 16 gel will give you a wet look. I usually get my hands damp to ...
stripping hair colour foir my bday please help!	10/11/2009
Q: Ok i want to get my hair stripped off all colour,so far i have dyed my hair a really darkish red, ... A: Since color stripper isn't going to target just the artificial color, it's going to lighten the ...
Hair	10/9/2009
Q: I was licensed in cosmetology in January of this year. I love doing hair. I love learning anything ... A: Yes, I know Great Clips. Here's the thing. Great Clips obviously serves a purpose and fills a niche ...
hair extensions	10/9/2009
Q: i have recently had my hair cut short it just above my shoulders and i'm thinking of getting ... A: You are probably going to have to apply a bit of heat to smooth your hair down. A natural ...
perms	10/8/2009
Q: My name is melissa and i have semi natural curly hair it is very long almost to my buttom but ... A: Since you already have a bit of curl in your hair, a perm should be great. I prefer to use the long, ...
hair color	10/7/2009
Q: my eyes are hazel, i never wear makeup and my current and natural hair color is dark brown if you ... A: The problem with dying your hair black,even if your natural color is very dark, is that it looks ...
How fast does hair grow ?	10/6/2009
Q: i'm 19 yr old asian guy and have medium hair length, but i want the Zac Efron hair look. How fast ... A: Hair grows typically an inch in 4 to 6 weeks. Yours probably grows an inch in 4 weeks if it's a bit ...
hair extensions	10/6/2009
Q: i have recently had my hair cut short it just above my shoulders and i'm thinking of getting ... A: There are many options for hair extensions. My favorite du jour is the micro links. No damage, very ...
Hair Products	10/6/2009
Q: I am so frustrated.... My hair is straight,thin and silky. I want volume and when I use hair spray ... A: Oh my! Let's see what we can come up with for you. I am going to give you some links to information ...
Any Ideas for haircut?	10/5/2009
Q: I want to get a haircut but I have no idea what style to get. My hair comes down to about half my ... A: The haircut you get is determined by the shape of your face, texture and density of your hair, etc. ...
Hi,	10/4/2009
Q: I'm a guy, first of all :] two questions... first one, how do I style my hair to look like this? ... A: Yes, blow your hair dry with a bit of styling cream or rough paste. I like Redken for Men and ...
hairstyle help	10/4/2009
Q: I have medium dark brown hair and it's layered. I also have side bangs. I have noticed that I've ... A: You didn't mention how long your hair is but side pony tails are all over the place right now. Just ...
Perm and anathesia	10/3/2009
Q: I am going to have surgery in two weeks. Should I get a perm the week before, as I have planned or ... A: I would do the perm before the surgery. Be sure to tell your stylist if you are taking medications ...
Unwanted hair colour	10/2/2009
Q: I am a base of 8 naturally, below shoulder length hair.I have had several lightning product on my ... A: Wow. Ok. I would avoid the Wella color remover. It will expose an extreme amount of warmth and is ...
poofy hair	10/1/2009
Q: ..just lots of volume when it dries). The only problem is that when my hair dries it gets very ... A: Sure Redken: crystal curls 06 defining shine gel illuminate curls with frizz-free definition, ...
perming	9/30/2009
Q: The last time I had my hair coloured I had a very bad reaction and can no longer put any form of ... A: It depends on what caused the reaction. If, for example, you are allergic to the ammonia, you can ...
Bleached Hair	9/30/2009
Q: I used to dye my hair professionally but now i am in college and have been doing it on my own to ... A: No worries. If you want it blond it's an easy fix. Tomorrow, all your stylist will have to do is ...
rebonding care	9/29/2009
Q: I have got my hair rebonded 2 days back. Pl tell me the proper care i ned to take & pl recommend ... A: Sorry for the delay in response but I did some checking for you first. You probably should ask the ...
detangler for kids	9/29/2009
Q: My 6 year old daughter sleeps with the covers wrapped tightly around her head and also rolls all ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I just got home from teaching out of town. I ...
Coloring over demi-permanent color	9/28/2009
Q: I had my hair colored last week from it's natural dishwater blonde to a very vibrant violet-red that ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by "wipe it out" but if you only had it done last week and it's already ...
corrective color	9/27/2009
Q: I just went to get my hair color done. I usually get blond highlights. I have naturally brown hair ... A: Tell her exactly what you told me. There are a lot of things that could have caused the color to go ...
Matrix socolor	9/27/2009
Q: When using Matrix socolor 4M, should I use LOGICS color generator or Matrix solite cream developer? ... A: In general you want to use the developer designed to go with the color of choice so in this case, I ...
keeping hair straight	9/26/2009
Q: i have damaged hair... i know i do after useing a flat iron on wet hair last year. this last summer ... A: First of all, if your hair has been damaged since last year and it is not better, you need to cut ...
developer	9/25/2009
Q: can I add twice the amount of 20 vol. dev. to Matrix So-Color and expect it to lighten like 40 ... A: It does give you a higher AMOUNT of 20 vol but it does not increase it to 40 vol. And, unless the ...
developer	9/25/2009
Q: can I add twice the amount of 20 vol. dev. to Matrix So-Color and expect it to lighten like 40 ... A: Nope. Sorry, it does not work that way. And, unless you are Using a high level like 9 - 12, I very ...
Hair Straightening Tools	9/21/2009
Q: I'd like to know which is better in straightening curly hair: a blow dryer or a flat ceramic iron? ... A: It depends on the hair, of course. A blow dryer will work if: You use a brush that will put tension ...
How do I dye my lightened hair back to a shade a little bit lighter?	9/21/2009
Q: I'm asian with dark brown/almost black hair that was lightened with a very light ash brown color at ... A: So you have a band of color that came out lighter. hmmm...ok, Here's what I would do. Lighten the ...
Perm will not stay in hair	9/21/2009
Q: I had a perm in May which was same perm I had been getting and by same person - it only stayed in ... A: There are many reasons your hair is being resistant to the perm. One thing to keep in mind though; ...
How do I dye my lightened hair back to a shade a little bit lighter?	9/21/2009
Q: I'm asian with dark brown/almost black hair that was lightened with a very light ash brown color at ... A: I'm not clear on your question. Are you asking how to lighten the hair that has grown in and has no ...
Hair Hanging in Front of the Face	9/20/2009
Q: Is there a hairstyle, other than emo hair, that makes your hair hang in front of your face a lot? ... A: Let me get this straight. You want your hair hanging down in your face like Cousin It? All the time? ...
Dry brittle damaged hair	9/19/2009
Q: I had nasal surgery in June and started noticing my hair was getting very dry brittle and very ... A: Let's see. As to your first question, products to remove medication. While there are clarifying ...
How do I design my own hairstyle without accidently making something too strange or outdated and can you help me have an idea of what kind of styles would work for me?	9/19/2009
Q: Im a 22 year old male and as pathetic as it may sound ive been spending months trying to figure out ... A: Why is it so important to you to come up with your own design? I'm a master stlyist, certified ...
Mens Style/Cut for thinning on top/crown	9/18/2009
Q: I am looking for tips/suggestions on suitable styles/cuts for mens hair that is thinning on top and ... A: The general rule is to keep thinning hair a bit on the short side. Long hair accentuates and draws ...
Dry damaged hair	9/16/2009
Q: My hair type is dry, wavy, frizzy, color treated and most of all puffy/frizzy. I'm used to having ... A: Hair is mainly protein, however, I disagree with the stylist you can't have too much. But, ...
Hair coloring	9/15/2009
Q: I dyed my relaxed hair with Dark and Lovely Rich Auburn. It came out orangy especially the roots . ... A: Absolutely. If the brown is very dark, you may want to leave it on a bit longer than the 20 minutes. ...
curls	9/15/2009
Q: Hi how can i get curls without using heat or curlers? A: Does your hair have any natural body? If you don't want to use heat or rollers, I'm not sure what ...
Hair Colour Change?	9/14/2009
Q: I'm A Natural Blonde With Very Pale Skin. I've Been Blonde For All Of My Life And Have Recently ... A: Your skin tone will determine what tone of brunette you can get away with. I'll just attach a web ...
poofy hair	9/14/2009
Q: ..just lots of volume when it dries). The only problem is that when my hair dries it gets very ... A: You need something to smooth the cuticle of your hair. You need some kind of smoothing serum with a ...
Hair coloring	9/14/2009
Q: I dyed my relaxed hair with Dark and Lovely Rich Auburn. It came out orangy especially the roots . ... A: I would avoid any more permanent color. Auburn is brown with orange and you probably got a bit of ...
Dana,	9/13/2009
Q: my face is comparatively smaller than my body my nose is long con u plz tell my what kind of ... A: I could only guess without actually being able to see you, but something with just a bit of height, ...
What are some quick hair dos for black girls?	9/13/2009
Q: i am looking for a quick hairdo to do in the mornig for school. I have hair that comes down to the ... A: Then all of the suggestions I made above will work. The easiest way to find ways to style your hair, ...
What are some quick hair dos for black girls?	9/12/2009
Q: i am looking for a quick hairdo to do in the mornig for school. I have hair that comes down to the ... A: It depends on your hair. Is it curly or straight? Thick or thin? There are lots of styles to choose ...
how can get nice shiney bouncy hair after i wash it?	9/12/2009
Q: I am a African American girl and i have naturally thick hair. i normally get my hair relaxed and ... A: I just realized these two questions are from the same person. Are you wanting to stop relaxing your ...
Color correction	9/11/2009
Q: First, let me say that I am obviously NOT a professional. I've just learned a bit about hair color ... A: Don't put any more color on it. By the time you have overlapped any more color,you are going to have ...
hair	9/9/2009
Q: I just dyed my hair nine days ago!.m bangs are blond and the rest of my hair is dark brown!.could ... A: You didn't give me much information but in general, you can highlight now. You will have to use ...
Highlights -Yellow	9/8/2009
Q: Professional LARGE chain did highlights that came out Yellow and she basically did my whole top of ... A: What do you mean by "A/B view"? Are you referring to the sections she highlighted? As for bleaching ...
hair	9/8/2009
Q: I'm african american, i had not permed my hair in months, i just put a motions perm in it and it's ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. You say your hair has gotten a little thick but you want ...
Bleaching went wrong!	9/8/2009
Q: I wanted to touch up the roots on my hair as i had a full head of highlights, however, now, the ... A: If the only problem currently is that the roots are yellow, you just need to tone them a bit. ...
permanent waves	9/8/2009
Q: I am interested in getting a permanent waves in my hair but I think that I have to grow the perm out ... A: Relaxers, perms, colors, etc., don't just come out of your hair. Even if the color fades or the ...
Green Hair	9/7/2009
Q: We moved into an older home and the water has turned my hair green. I have Blond highlights or did ... A: Sounds like you have copper in your water. Now, to get the green out, there are things you can try ...
My first wig	9/5/2009
Q: I'm a disabled artist and writer, and work at home from my computer on writing and creative ... A: I write a lot too! I'm more of an essayist than anything. My husband has been trying to talk me into ...
losing hair when washing?	9/4/2009
Q: I am finding this alarming and getting panicky over it! My hair looks generally in good condition ... A: Don't panic just yet. There are lot of things that could be causing the hair loss and nearly none of ...
perms	9/3/2009
Q: ..I am a diabetic on insulin. After I began to take the insulin I went to the beauty shop and had a ... A: Did you explain your health issues to your stylist? AND, did you call and let the stylist know it ...
dry hair	9/3/2009
Q: I'm 65 yrs. old (if that makes a difference#. My hair is dry on the sides-in front of the ears. I ... A: Of course you can use that on your hair. However, I suspect that what you need is moisture as ...
Wet look	9/2/2009
Q: I am wondering if it possible to achieve the wet look for the hair all day. I have used many ... A: Absolutely. Here's a few to get you started. Remember to apply the product to damp hair and allow to ...
Hair colors without citric, ascorbic, jojoba & ammonia	9/1/2009
Q: I have extremely sensitive skin and scalp. I am allergic to citric acid, anything with citric acid ... A: So you can't even get her to tell you which brand she uses? Owner or not, that is odd. I am still ...
Confused about spiral perm....	8/31/2009
Q: I’m about to get a spiral perm for the first time and am VERY confused because every stylist tells ... A: My previous advice still stands. You need protein treatments. Go back to the salon and talk to the ...
Goldwell Colour removal - follow up	8/31/2009
Q: This client is giving me a run for my money! I tried a Goldwell 6B (Demi) and there is still a ... A: You are most welcome. It could be that the 6B didn't tone the orange because you are actually ...
Unmanageable mane..	8/31/2009
Q: I am a male, and I have been trying to grom my hair out long for the first time. Right now, it's at ... A: The magic is all in the hair cut. Take advantage of the free consultation offered in most reputable ...
lightening my graying hair	8/30/2009
Q: i am a 51 year old woman. i have naturally curly hair that was dark blond, but since greying has ... A: I don't know anything about over the counter hair color but I am assuming that you are using an ash ...
I just got a spiral perm today!	8/29/2009
Q: I had contacted you a few days ago confused about whether I should have my hair spiral permed using ... A: The photo of the curls that you like, the dark hair that you like, the girl has thicker and coarser ...
hair color	8/29/2009
Q: I just dyed my hair medium ash blonde and would like it to be dyed a brownish red or red tone. The ... A: Everyone's hair pulls red when it's lightened. If you have trouble with that when you are darkening ...
I have a relaxed hair....	8/28/2009
Q: I have relaxed hair... the only reason I did it was for my mother. I can say I regret it... I want ... A: It's difficult to answer your question because it depends on a lot of factors. Some relaxers can be ...
MY HAIR	8/28/2009
Q: i had very curly hair i am mixed if that helps and i want TO thin the curls out a bit but now my ... A: I'm afraid you are stuck with it for a while. You need to deep condition your hair with a good, high ...
Red Highlights	8/27/2009
Q: I just got my red highlights put in. I have washed my hair 3 times since and my color is fading ... A: You should have been given the info on how to care for your red hair when you got it colored. You ...
Hair straightening	8/26/2009
Q: 1. Which is a better option for permanent hair straightening: Chi or the Matrix treatement? 2. If my ... A: My personal favorite is the Chi Transformation but they both have their benefits. It depends on your ...
haircut frustration	8/26/2009
Q: i dont even know if you'll be able to help me but i thought i' give it a shot. im a guy so this may ... A: Yes, the micro links extensions would be a great alternative but there is bad news. It isn't going ...
Straight perm over curly	8/25/2009
Q: I have had the Wave Noveau curly perm for the past year and I am not a fan and I haven't received a ... A: I don't know enough about your hair to answer that question. If a mild perm works on your virgin ...
Straight perm over curly	8/25/2009
Q: I have had the Wave Noveau curly perm for the past year and I am not a fan and I haven't received a ... A: You have probably waited long enough. You probably need two different formulas though. The first ...
developer	8/25/2009
Q: I ordered hair color with 10 volume developer and received 20 volume instead can I use ratio of ... A: No. Interesting idea though. I've never had anyone ask that before. Mix the 20 vol equal parts with ...
dying my bleached pink hair brown?	8/24/2009
Q: Hey Dana, so i was wondering what exactly i need to do to dye my bleached, now colored pink hair ... A: What you are referring ton is "filling" and yes, you need to fill before applying brown to ...
apprenticeship	8/24/2009
Q: I am attendng college in november and i was wondering how long u have to apprentice for after colege A: I live in the U.S. so I don't know anything about Canada's requirements. Here, once you have passed ...
Confused about spiral perm....	8/24/2009
Q: I’m about to get a spiral perm for the first time and am VERY confused because every stylist tells ... A: You are most welcome. I like the long rods. I wouldn't touch your hair with a short rod but that's ...
Confused about spiral perm....	8/23/2009
Q: I’m about to get a spiral perm for the first time and am VERY confused because every stylist tells ... A: Let me begin by saying that the designer has to use the tools they are comfortable with or else you ...
Colouring platinum blonde to natural blonde foils	8/22/2009
Q: my friend has platinum blonde bleached hair, and wants to have a more natural blonde, with say, 2 or ... A: You only have to fill if you are darkening 2 levels or more, however, often once hair has gone ...
Hair colour	8/22/2009
Q: I am a natural strawberry blonde. 18 months ago I started putting blonde foils in my hair and it ... A: Your hair looks gray because you cannot put brown over blond without filling first. Your best bet is ...
Goldwell Colour removal	8/21/2009
Q: Just wanted to ask you about Goldwell Colour removal - it says it is a gentle remover but I have not ... A: If the hair is orange and you are going to apply RB, why do you need to remove the orange? By adding ...
hask placenta removal	8/20/2009
Q: How can you get Hask placenta OUT of your hair? I feel like crying. No matter how hard I try I ... A: I sent you (just now) a reminder to read my last answer to you. I'm sorry to hear you have had no ...
Hair	8/20/2009
Q: Dana I am a 50 year old guy that still has most of his hair. I usually wore it short but decided to ... A: Rather than coloring, you could try a brightening treatment. A violet colored shampoo may do the ...
Hair colour	8/19/2009
Q: Im an 18 year old student about to start university and as a change im thinking of dying my hair ... A: Her hair is highlighted with 3 or 4 colors in a very fine, thin weave. Your best bet is just to take ...
hair dye disaster	8/19/2009
Q: i dyed my hair dark brown with clairol perfect 10 which i've used before but a lighter brown but for ... A: I don't know anything about the color you mentioned but I looked it up. It looks like it is a ...
Hair colors without citric, ascorbic, jojoba & ammonia	8/18/2009
Q: I have extremely sensitive skin and scalp. I am allergic to citric acid, anything with citric acid ... A: It's interesting to me that your former stylist will not give you any information about the brand of ...
Curling hair	8/17/2009
Q: I was wondering how i can get hair like Kim Kardashain and make it stay! My hair is naturally fine ... A: If the hot rollers you have now give you the look you want, there is no need to buy new ones. Use ...
reddish colour	8/17/2009
Q: I have colored my hair many times before. I have normally a medium to dark brown hair color with ... A: Since it's only been 4 weeks since you colored it, and you are about to get it highlighted, I would ...
Frizzy, damaged, brittle dry hair	8/17/2009
Q: I saw a question someone asked about their frizz being uncontrollable and you mentioned a few ... A: While they are not designated as "for color treated hair" they are "color safe". It won't be ...
spiral perms vs. regular perms	8/16/2009
Q: why do spiral perms cost more than regular perms in a salon? also would a spiral perm be ok on ... A: You are paying for time and expertise. A spiral wrap takes longer and more practice and training. ...
Thinning hair with dry itchy flaky scalp and hairstyling advice	8/15/2009
Q: I have naturally curly baby fine hair in layers. Short on top with bangs and about shoulder length. ... A: Let's see, where to start. First of all, if you have flaking and itching on the scalp and in the ...
Hair fused into mass Please help	8/15/2009
Q: Your credentials, education and experience are most impressive. All Experts is really where you go ... A: You are so kind. :-) It is safe and a common solution. I often tell clients who use a lot of ...
color??	8/14/2009
Q: I am sending a picture of myself, so you could give me some advise on what color I should do? ... A: Well that makes it a lot easier! I would avoid cool tones like cool reds or browns. The cool browns ...
i want a lot of volume in my hair!!! PERMS Vs HAIR EXTENSIONS?	8/14/2009
Q: i want a lot of volume in my hair and am reallly tired of blow drying n hairspraying my hair for ... A: The perm will probably alter the color a bit but that's easy enough to fix. A bit of toner, ...
hair products	8/13/2009
Q: i am looking for a certain brand of hair products. Im not sure the name, but i know the hairspray ... A: No kidding, that narrows it down to about 500! LOL You might take a look at Kenra or Redken, but ...
Hair colouring	8/13/2009
Q: I have been dying my hair with L'oreal products for a while now and it has always been a reddy ... A: If the color fades anyway, I would recommend skipping the pre-lightening. Just let the color fade, ...
i want a lot of volume in my hair!!! PERMS Vs HAIR EXTENSIONS?	8/13/2009
Q: i want a lot of volume in my hair and am reallly tired of blow drying n hairspraying my hair for ... A: Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but what you want is not maintenance free. Whether you ...
Hair color question	8/13/2009
Q: I'm a teenager who wants to dye her hair a funky color, but I worry about what the dye will do to my ... A: It depends on what color your hair is now. If it is dark, you will have to lighten it first to get ...
Hair fused into mass Please help	8/13/2009
Q: Your credentials, education and experience are most impressive. All Experts is really where you go ... A: I am guessing that you did not need protein as much as moisture. I would avoid the household ...
What hairstyle should I have?	8/12/2009
Q: I have long hair that go about an inch below my chest and my fringe is pretty long now because I've ... A: I'm thrilled when I get a question that actually gives me some information. It sounds like you have ...
Why doesn't my haie curl	8/12/2009
Q: Now I bought a 1 ina half inch curling iron and it still doesnt curl it comes out straighter like if ... A: There are so many products to choose from I don't know where to start. You don't mention how thick ...
my friends hair	8/12/2009
Q: my friend firstly used to have full head of hi lites she then decided that she wanted some dark ... A: Ok, first of all, no more permanent hair color. Switch to semi-permanent with the goal to get the ...
hair color	8/11/2009
Q: I have a dilemma. I have dyed my hair multiple times, but colors like brown and light brown, some ... A: I doubt it. Sorry, but there it is. We had a girl in the salon a couple of days ago with the same ...
color	8/11/2009
Q: I'm about a level 7 brunette with some dark blonde and slightly reddish toned(in sunlight) natural ... A: Since your mom is licensed, she will be able to by Redken, Shimmer One. It is perfect for what you ...
hiar color and perm	8/11/2009
Q: Ok I have a Question, I just did some Carmel/light brown lowlights and some red/auburn lowlights to ... A: First of all, if the two colors you put in are lighter than your natural color, you did highlights. ...
Keratin Hair Relaker	8/11/2009
Q: I just had a Keratin hair relaxer treatment done on my hair and I am trying to find out what is the ... A: Here is a link to Lucia Gabriela. You can find information about Keratin Hair Relaxers on her site ...
whitening of hair	8/10/2009
Q: please tell can white hair be turned black again? About twenty hair of my head have turned white at ... A: Unfortunately, since both of your parents went gray in their 20's, you most likely will too. ...
Purple streaks.	8/10/2009
Q: I have a golden strawberry blonde hair color and I am getting purple streaks in it this Friday. I ... A: You are adding cool purple to warm strawberry. It would not be my preference but purple is not going ...
Coloured roots but are not light enough	8/8/2009
Q: I have done light blonde highlights to my light brown natural hair 3 months ago. I have been doing ... A: No worries. You can go now. I do color and highlights in the same day all the time. Be sure to tell ...
Re: Perming natural curly hair	8/6/2009
Q: I have natural curly hair, but I wanted to perm it. I have to take thyroid medication daily. Ever ... A: It sounds as though you need a haircut since the ends are what are going straight. Here's the ...
how to make curls stay	8/6/2009
Q: I bought this new good curler & when i curl my hair the curls come out pretty . I got it from a ... A: It sounds like you have electric hot rollers, is that right? Your hair must be completely and ...
Silky/thinning hair	8/5/2009
Q: About 10 months ago I heard how great Rosemary is for hair so I started putting 3-4 drops of ... A: Hair has scales like a fish on the outside. When it is damaged, dry or exposed to heat, the scales ...
flat iron	8/5/2009
Q: Do you know of a good 1" flat iron that is in the $50 price range? It also must have the ability to ... A: If there is a Sally Beauty Supply in your area, you will be able to find an iron that suits your ...
Hair gone blue	8/4/2009
Q: I just got my hair colored blonde from a golden blonde and there are some spots that are blue. My ... A: I hate hearing these kinds of issues. BLUE??? Geez..Ok, don't do anything at home. If you paid for ...
about perm	8/4/2009
Q: can i perm my hair after using keratin how long will i have to wait ANSWER: Hiya Maria, There are ... A: If your stylist refuses to perm over the relaxer to make it curly, you must have used a sodium ...
i have another question	8/3/2009
Q: i recently asked you a question, sorry for not doing this as a follow-up. but anyway, you said to ... A: First of all, if you are a shy person, the more subtle highlights may be more to your liking. ...
about keratin	8/1/2009
Q: can i perm my hair after using keratin how long will i have to wait ANSWER: Hiya Maria, There are ... A: Chocolate? It was a color then? Honestly, I have no idea what you are talking about. Keratin is a ...
Hair problem	8/1/2009
Q: My hair has been smooth and straight ever since I was young. Then in the summer of 6th grade, I ... A: It could be that your hair is just very dry and needs a gd moisturizing conditioner, but it is more ...
Corrective Perming, What perm to use ??	7/31/2009
Q: I am african american , I had all natural hair, then decided to perm my hair...it came out fine but ... A: Actually, it sounds over processed to me rather than under processed. I would be hesitant to ...
How to get my old hair back?	7/31/2009
Q: So, when I was in 5th grade my hair was totally straight and no waves in it. Then in 7th grade, I ... A: It depends on a few things. It's possible that it was straight because it was long, all one length ...
hair dye	7/31/2009
Q: A salon told me I could mix a "small amount" of black hair dye with a medium gray dye (5) and get a ... A: Most often, you just get black. Many companies are making the dark grays now. I would suggest just ...
about keratin	7/31/2009
Q: can i perm my hair after using keratin how long will i have to wait A: There are so many products that use and are called Keratin, you are going to have to be more ...
salon turned my hair orange	7/30/2009
Q: I went to the hairdressers yesterday for hightlights (not bleach). I have brown hair naturally but ... A: Don't do anything to your hair at home. Once you do, the salon has no obligation to do anything for ...
hot air brush	7/30/2009
Q: What do you think of those hot air brushes? The ones that dry your hair while styling with the ... A: Well I used one for a week on different clients and here is my honest assessment. Pros They cause ...
hair color that won't wash out	7/29/2009
Q: I just found this site and hope you can help. I've been using Clairol Natural Instincts for several ... A: It depends on how dark it is. In general, a yellow toner will make it look a bit lighter. I would ...
My hair	7/29/2009
Q: I'm a guy with shoulder length wavyish hair, and am just asking your opinion on what I should do ... A: I'll find some pics of examples of what would work well, be easy to style and look good between hair ...
Syntonics/Affirm Fiber Guard	7/29/2009
Q: I also wanted to ask you of your familiarity with Affirm relaxers, particularly with Syntonics and ... A: The Affirm Fiber Guard is formulated for use on color treated hair. We use Affirm in our salon and ...
extra long hair	7/28/2009
Q: my hair is very long maybe an inch or so below my rear end. I don't cut my hair at all. (I know ... A: You are very welcome. The only kind of rods I use on long hair are the benders. I'll try to find a ...
Hair	7/28/2009
Q: I am currently 46yrs old however when I was a teenager I had very curly and thick hair. I have ... A: There are lots of reasons but, yes. As we age, lots of things change. The texture of our hair, skin ...
styles to sleep on	7/28/2009
Q: !!!! so i like styling my hair while its wet so i can sleep on it while it dries, so that in the ... A: I answered this question on July 19th. You did not read the answer even though I sent you a ...
Suggestions for a certain type of hairstyle?	7/27/2009
Q: I am going to get a haircut soon, and I wanted to get a certain hairstyle. It is called a "shaggy ... A: You are probably having trouble finding photos because it's actually called a "Shag". To call it a ...
Orange Roots	7/27/2009
Q: I have blonde highlights in my naturally brown hair. Last night I had my mom apply a mixture of 20 ... A: Do as little to it as possible until you can get into a stylist. The more you do at home, the harder ...
extra long hair	7/27/2009
Q: my hair is very long maybe an inch or so below my rear end. I don't cut my hair at all. (I know ... A: I'm not sure what you want from me. If your hair perms easily even at the length it is, you could ...
Relaxers	7/27/2009
Q: Per your expertise, which professional and/or at home relaxers would you recommend for fine to ... A: My personal favorite is Mizani's Butter Blend. I don't know much about home relaxers except that my ...
Red haircolor	7/27/2009
Q: I color my hair red and it tends to fade quickly, as all reds do, so I use a color depositing ... A: Isn't red hair fun? I love the color depositing shampoos. Some are designed for daily use, some are ...
Long Hair	7/26/2009
Q: I have noticed that as most women age who have long hair they tend to cut it and wear much shorter ... A: I hope you don't think that cutting hair short means a woman doesn't take pride in it. One of the ...
my hair	7/26/2009
Q: I am African American, and i have coarse hair. i have not gotten a perm in about five months. i am ... A: The service my chemical free clients love is Therma Smooth by Mizani. It is a smoothing system that ...
color	7/25/2009
Q: I am wanting to take my 5WN hair color to a golden blonde withOUT the red brassy color. My natural ... A: first of all, what you are wanting to do cannot be done in one process, nor can you do it with ...
Hair colour	7/24/2009
Q: I have my wedding coming up in 6 weeks and so a few months ago swapped my usual home colour for ... A: Congratulations!!! Ok, there are several possible reasons for this. I suspect that the next time ...
hair perms	7/24/2009
Q: I have flat long hair and I’m planning of perming my hair for the first time. And I was hoping if ... A: I love perms. Let me tell you first that yes, a perm will help but in both of these photos the hair ...
Natural Hair question	7/24/2009
Q: I stopped relaxing all of my hair almost three years ago. For at least one of those years i would ... A: I don't see why not. If most of the previous chemical treatment is gone and you would only be ...
Curly perm over a Straight perm	7/23/2009
Q: Sear, I wanted a curly perm for my 16 birthday and my mom relaxed it instead, and I was fine with ... A: The split ends need to be trimmed away or they will continue to split and most likely will break off ...
The benefuts of demipermanent vs permanent haircolor	7/23/2009
Q: what are the benefits of the demipermanent haircolor ? A: Demipermanent color can add tone. For example, give blond hair a red or brown tone. It can correct ...
hair	7/23/2009
Q: Can you recommend some good wetlook gel? regards A: It depends on your hair. Any gel will give you a wet look if you apply it to your hair before it is ...
Goldwell Hair Color Correction	7/23/2009
Q: my hair stylist colored my base and added a few low and high lights with goldwell products. My ... A: This is a very easy fix. Tell your stylist exactly what you told me. It's too warm and you would ...
base color and highlights	7/22/2009
Q: How do you keep base coloring (monthly for gray growth) OFF blonde highlights? Seems like everytime ... A: What I do works with the color line that I use but I don't have problems with dulling highlights and ...
hair colour correction	7/22/2009
Q: I have been having blonde highlights or years and so slowly i was becoming too blonde. i tried to ... A: Yes, semi permanent color will do nicely. I don't recommend doing it yourself though. You can't just ...
a few questions	7/22/2009
Q: I am 36 and I have normal hair, although it is color treated since I already have many gray hairs! ... A: You are doing everything correctly! Woo Hoo!!! We LOVE clients like you! Your ends are more porous ...
describing a haircut to a hairdresser	7/22/2009
Q: I'm not sure how to describe my situation other than to say I really need to know how to speak like ... A: If your hairdresser gave you the same haircut she has, and you got the inverted layers (U shape) and ...
colouring question	7/21/2009
Q: I studying NVQ Level 2 hairdressing and have finished my first year. I am colouring my cousins hair ... A: Ok, if the folks at the supply house looked at her hair and advised you on the color, you should be ...
New hairstyle help?	7/20/2009
Q: A little bit of background before I go into it. Since I was 10 years old (I am 27 now) I have used ... A: Well, the main reason you are having so much trouble, I suspect, is because you don't have a lot of ...
colouring question	7/20/2009
Q: I studying NVQ Level 2 hairdressing and have finished my first year. I am colouring my cousins hair ... A: In general, you can use the lowest volume developer available. Answer some questions though and I ...
hair lightening	7/19/2009
Q: hi i have run out of redken 12% for my up to 7 lightener is it ok to use a 12% in different brand ... A: I am assuming that you are a licensed stylist or you would not have Up to 7 anyway. The problem with ...
hair problem	7/19/2009
Q: i don't know witch kind of hair style is match with my face i have thin face ,image a person with 55 ... A: In general, shorter, layered cuts add width but you did not give me enough information to be much ...
styles?	7/19/2009
Q: i have absolutely no clue what to do with my wet hair once i get out of the shower. i use soft ... A: Well you didn't give me much information to go on but the most obvious first choice is to use larger ...
How do I cut my hair like this?	7/18/2009
Q: I really want to get my hair like this ... A: If your hair is straight, you will have to use a curling iron or some kind of heat styling tool to ...
Thyroid conditions and reactions with professional hair color	7/18/2009
Q: I am a stylist and have been for 8 years. I have a client that has Hashimotos disease and any hair ... A: Absolutely. Hormones, medications, illness, surgery, all can have strange affects on hair color or ...
dying hair twice	7/17/2009
Q: I would like to know what happens if you dye your hair the exact same color (from the same tube) ... A: It depends on what type of color you are using. If you are using a color that has no developer, it ...
hair care problem	7/17/2009
Q: I have a big problem with my hair. I just don't like it. The biggest problem is frizz. I wash my ... A: Are you using any product on your hair? Naturally curly in particular needs leave in conditioner and ...
hair color	7/16/2009
Q: i would just really wanna know whats all the different things one can do to get your hair blonde . ... A: The process is basically the same; lifting darker hair to lighter hair. However, the ways to do it ...
RE. Iva	7/16/2009
Q: it's Iva again. Thanx allot for responding. I have added a photo- i know it's not the best photo, ... A: I have to tell you, I don't see any black in those roots. Sometimes, darker hair against lighter ...
please help	7/15/2009
Q: i really need help with my hair. I am 17 and have alway had light blonde hair , but as i aged it ... A: Could you send me a photo of your hair color? I'll be a lot more helpful if I can see it. Generally, ...
COLOR HELP!!!	7/15/2009
Q: I have naturally THICK, wavy, dark ash blond hair and and fair skin with blue/green/grey eyes. I've ... A: Some people have a hard time with color retention. There are so many reasons for it that I cannot ...
Round Face, Wide Nose	7/14/2009
Q: I have a round face and wide funny shaped nose. My hair is about boob length, straight/wavy, and ... A: It helps a lot. I think you are lovely. I'm not sure why your hairdresser mom thinks you'd regret a ...
Straightening hair	7/14/2009
Q: I am Asian with long, fine, naturally curly hair (currently dyed blue-black) which I straighten ... A: It is the curse of naturally curly hair to be a bit on the dry side. If you only have to trim your ...
dying over bleached hair?	7/13/2009
Q: Hey, so i have a question about my hair. my hair is naturally brown and very very curly and thick. ... A: When bleached hair goes a funny color when dying it dark, it usually has been bleached out to yellow ...
Almost black hair to caramel	7/13/2009
Q: I have dark brown hair that is almost black, it has never been dyed before, and I was just wondering ... A: You will not be able to do it yourself. You will get red or orange or some other undesirable, spotty ...
Hair color mistake & how to fix it	7/11/2009
Q: My hair is now gray. I was getting low-lights, but decided to go to something different. Before ... A: I don't really know how to answer your question for a couple of reasons; One, I do not promote doing ...
Thick Wavy Hair	7/11/2009
Q: I have very thick hair. It is currently shoulder length and naturally wavy. I want to go shorter but ... A: It depends on whether or not you want to permanently straighten it or just wear it straight ...
hair color	7/10/2009
Q: I have been getting highlights from my beautician now for 12 years. I love my stylist, and the ... A: There is no way you can duplicate at home what your stylist does for you. Here is what I would ...
best hairstyle for me	7/10/2009
Q: I'm having trouble deciding what kind of hair cut I want. I have a face shape that's between heart ... A: You are most welcome. I think the fullness in the top of these styles will take care of any concerns ...
Buying a salon?	7/9/2009
Q: I would like to buy a salon and it's currently under lease. The lease is $1750 and the other ... A: Any business can be successful with the right strategy. The first thing I would do is ask to see the ...
best hairstyle for me	7/9/2009
Q: I'm having trouble deciding what kind of hair cut I want. I have a face shape that's between heart ... A: I can only guess at a hairstyle without being able to see you but here are a few that are short and ...
Which Product Will Work for Me?	7/9/2009
Q: I have 2 questions. General info: My hair is straight with a medium thickness, it is a light ash ... A: As far as the colored shampoos go, the only kind I have ever used are designed to prevent color from ...
Lightening too dark lowlighting	7/9/2009
Q: Dana, The hairdresser I used for 15yrs retired a year ago and I am on my third hairdresser since ... A: Don't do anything to your hair yourself. Call the salon and get them to fix it. Your new stylist ...
My Hair Roots!	7/9/2009
Q: i currently bought a Bleaching kit from a shop 1 month ago. i bleached my hair twice as the first ... A: I have t begin with this. I am not a proponent of people doing their hair at home. That being said, ...
What does it mean when they say to add one part of one color?	7/7/2009
Q: I have a very basic question what does one part of color equal to? My hair dresser uses one part of ... A: I feel obligated to begin by telling you that I am not a proponent of people doing their hair color ...
matrix instacure spray	7/7/2009
Q: I took my daughters (ages 7 and 5) to a JCPenney salon. I figured it had to be better than one of ... A: Yes, Instacure is liquid gold in my opinion. Hair is protein, it needs it. I don't know why people ...
Dyed Dark Hair Back to Natural	7/5/2009
Q: About three years ago I had my naturally blonde/golden brown hair dyed a dark brown by a stylist. I ... A: The directions always say that because they expect some fadage. (An indication that the quality is ...
Products to keep hair from getting puffy after shower?	7/4/2009
Q: I have layered hair, and so I'd like to keep my hair down to show it. When my hair is wet, I comb it ... A: The only way to prevent your hair from expanding is to use some kind of product along with a dryer ...
Dyed Dark Hair Back to Natural	7/3/2009
Q: About three years ago I had my naturally blonde/golden brown hair dyed a dark brown by a stylist. I ... A: You will not be able to get your hair back to it's natural color at home. A very good colorist will ...
Salon Work	7/2/2009
Q: For someone who just got out of beauty school, which is the best way to go? Hourly or commission? ... A: You are most welcome. Fiesta Salon looks very interesting to me. Any time you work in an environment ...
growing hair	7/1/2009
Q: is there any tips on how to growing hair healthy and how to get rid of frizz and curly hair? and ... A: My two favorite thermal protectants are Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum ( I use this one on ...
growing hair	7/1/2009
Q: is there any tips on how to growing hair healthy and how to get rid of frizz and curly hair? and ... A: The best thing you can do to have healthy hair is be healthy yourself. A good diet, exercise an ...
Blonde hair color	7/1/2009
Q: My natural hair color is a really dark blonde. For the past 3 months I have gone to a salon to go ... A: Let's start at the beginning. It is going to be very difficult to duplicate at home what someone ...
correcting color	7/1/2009
Q: I decided to bleach my black hair using wella oil bleach and 40 developer, after using a color ... A: I'll tell ya', if you were my client I'd strangle you! LOL I'm just kidding. Ok, seriously, here's ...
ion products	7/1/2009
Q: Are you familiar with Ion products? Are these considered professional products or not? Do you know ... A: Yes, I am familiar with the Ion product line. No, they are not a professional line. It is considered ...
coloroops turned dark red brown hair orange/ginger....	6/30/2009
Q: I used COLOROOPS in hopes of lightening my dark red/brown hair so I could redye it a not so dark ... A: You are going to have to use one formula on your roots and a different formula on the rest. On the ...
African American hairstyling	6/29/2009
Q: I recently decided to wear my hair natural but have had no luck styling my hair in a way I like. My ... A: This hairstyle does not fall this way naturally. It is styled to look this way. Most likely, it is ...
Hair color question...	6/29/2009
Q: No parlour at my village, hair color question, please all help me!!? I wanna color my hair which is ... A: Honey or lemon will not lift your black hair color enough. You need to use hair color to do that. ...
Please help!!!	6/29/2009
Q: what would be a good new hairstyle for me? heres me ... A: It looks like you have a bit of curl in your hair. Here are some photos of styles that will be easy ...
wave nouveau	6/28/2009
Q: I have recently moved to an eastern country with my husband. I currently have a wave nouveau. My ... A: In general, you can do any chemical treatment once you have enough regrowth to apply the product ...
Permanent waving on natural black american hair	6/27/2009
Q: I want to know what kind of results would i get if i put a alkaline(cold wave)or acid balanced wave ... A: I'm excited to hear you are in cosmetology school .I have been doing hair 27 years and still enjoy ...
my hair is way curly and frizzy	6/27/2009
Q: im 16 now my hair after a take a shower it becomes curly, frizy and really hard to work with. when ... A: I have never used that product myself, but it is designed to be used with heat styling tools like ...
Permanent waving on natural black american hair	6/26/2009
Q: I want to know what kind of results would i get if i put a alkaline(cold wave)or acid balanced wave ... A: For your type of hair, I typically use an acid wave and very large rods. The timing will be very ...
my hair is way curly and frizzy	6/26/2009
Q: im 16 now my hair after a take a shower it becomes curly, frizy and really hard to work with. when ... A: The texture will be a bit different but you should know anyway. If you have not had all of it cut ...
my hair is way curly and frizzy	6/26/2009
Q: im 16 now my hair after a take a shower it becomes curly, frizy and really hard to work with. when ... A: Well, first of all, if you had the perm 4 years ago, it would have to have been cut out by now. If ...
Perm too Curly/Over Processed	6/25/2009
Q: I have recently had my hair permed and it has gone drasically wrong. I ask the salon to do me a very ... A: If the perm was left on 45 minutes, you should not have any curl at all. What you need to do, before ...
dying hair to brown	6/25/2009
Q: I'm asian so I have my natural black hair and I got light brown highlights a few months ago. Now I ... A: You really need to consider going to a professional colorist for what you are wanting to do. You ...
Should I shadow-box & cut my hair?	6/25/2009
Q: Please, only answer this question if you know what a shadow-box hair style looks like. In fuller ... A: The great thing about hair is that it grows. I can't really tell you what to do. I like getting my ...
wave nouveau	6/24/2009
Q: i have very long thick wavy/curly hair and it was very frizzy and un mangeageable.so i decided to ... A: Pantene is one of my least favorite over the counter products. It's possible to get the service done ...
new hairstyle	6/24/2009
Q: I feel like I'm in a style rut and I'm trying to find a new look. My husband hasn't seen me in a ... A: First and most important, thank your husband for me for being willing to serve his country and thank ...
hair colour	6/23/2009
Q: i have been using igora royal 12-1 special blonde to color my hair, i have a hairdresser that used ... A: This question is harder to answer than you might imagine. Unless you are a licensed stylist, you ...
karatin relaxer	6/23/2009
Q: is the karatin relaxer safe from cancer? i want imformation about the relaxer. i died my hair last ... A: Keratin is protein, which is a large component of hair. I have never heard of a relaxer causing ...
hair colour	6/23/2009
Q: how can I cover up the grey roots in between colouring my hair? ANSWER: Hiya Shirley, If I ... A: WOW...every week. You are going to have a hard time keeping the color from overlapping if you do it ...
new haircut	6/22/2009
Q: Hey, my name is Sarah. I am a 16 year old girl looking for a fresh new haircut. I am 5'1'' and weigh ... A: The perfect haircut depends a lot on you. Your personality, lifestyle, hair texture, density, how ...
hair colour	6/22/2009
Q: how can I cover up the grey roots in between colouring my hair? ANSWER: Hiya Shirley, If I ... A: You can purchase it online at www.sallybeauty.com but I would imagine that beauty supply stores in ...
hair colour	6/22/2009
Q: how can I cover up the grey roots in between colouring my hair? A: If I understand your question, you want to know how to conceal the gray new growth in between visits ...
perm	6/21/2009
Q: I have had a perm, but my hair is STRAIGHT on top and approx 3inches down, the rest is sort of wavy, ... A: What you can do immediately is use a large barreled curling iron or flat iron and with some thermal ...
product question	6/20/2009
Q: Are you familiar with the Phyto Organics line from Nexxus? I am wondering about 3 products, Kelate ... A: You need to use a bit of protein. Your daughter's hair broke off because you did not have the ...
thick hair cut short	6/20/2009
Q: OMG!!! i need help! i have such thick hair! like my hair is 2-3 times thicker than a normal ... A: If you don't want to use a flat iron on it daily or use any product, based on what you have told me, ...
thick hair cut short	6/20/2009
Q: OMG!!! i need help! i have such thick hair! like my hair is 2-3 times thicker than a normal ... A: If the products just make your hair sticky and gross, you are either not using the right products ...
Dying hair	6/18/2009
Q: I have purchased Koleston 44/66 Medium Violet Brown and Welloxn 6% developer. I am just wondering ... A: I don't have enough information here to answer your question which leads me to think you are not a ...
Cutting very thick hair on a boy	6/18/2009
Q: My nephew has very thick hair, both the individual hairs themselves, and the amount of them - almost ... A: If the 3-6 fade is working and just a bit bushy, just go down to a 4 or 5 on the top ( I prefer 4 on ...
Perms affected by ECT treatments	6/17/2009
Q: My stylist had used Synerfusion for years and it worked well. I have had 38 ECT treatments (shock ... A: I have not heard that specifically, but what I can tell you is that medications, hormonal ...
chlorine	6/17/2009
Q: Is there a product that you can spray on that will protect against chlorine? I know that getting ... A: Unfortunately, there are no short cuts. Hair, like a sponge will absorb as much as it's going to ...
texturizer	6/16/2009
Q: how long do my hair have to be to put in a texturizer? i have been growing it for about three weeks ... A: In answer to the question in your comment, yes, you can re-do it with a fresh perm. Shampoo and ...
New hair cut/color suggestions	6/11/2009
Q: I know next to nothing about hair and how it enhances or sabatoges your look, so I always ask my ... A: First, I have to wonder where you are going for your hair cuts! "If that's what you want"?!?! I'd ...
Little girls updos	6/11/2009
Q: Both of my daughters (4yrs & 6yrs) have a dance recital this weekend. I would like to do their hair ... A: It sounds like the high pony with curls you're talking about is this; you pull all the hair into a ...
Hair cut	6/11/2009
Q: I want to get a haircut that is a longer asymmetrical bob, without too blunt of edges. The problem ... A: When I do asymmetrical cuts, i prefer for the bangs to be a bit asymmetrical too which will suit ...
thick curly hair	6/10/2009
Q: Ok so my hair is up to my shoulder a litle inches longer and i am mixed african amercan and ... A: First things first, to get your hair to grow, you simply have to keep it healthy. Regular deep ...
straightening	6/8/2009
Q: i slat iron my hair on a regular basis and was wondering if getting it relaxed or Japanese ... A: Yes. My preferred product is the CHI Transformation. I use and teach this one and have had excellent ...
I want my natural color back.	6/8/2009
Q: I want to know how to get back my natural color back with a store bought coloring kit. First I dyed ... A: I'm sorry to tell you that there is no simple way to do this. You are going to have to lift out the ...
jeff hardy	6/7/2009
Q: Your question was Hey, i was watching wwe Smackdown last Friday 29/05/09 and i saw that Jeff ... A: There are no universal names with the exception of a few. The best way to be sure you get what you ...
How to prevent hair breakage in permed hair	6/6/2009
Q: I'm of black descent with a woolly and kinky hair and I do perm my hair but I noticed that each time ... A: Start by doing two or three deep conditioning treatments prior to the service. Once you have the ...
perming my hair with a used perm from my sister ,it was already made a few weeks ago	6/6/2009
Q: how would i know if my used perm is old,what signs to look for A: If it is the type that you mix two parts together, it is already too old. Once the solution is mixed ...
black hair	6/5/2009
Q: my hair is grey but over the years i have been coloring it now i want to go grey but it is yellow ... A: It sounds like you need to stop coloring, get a good trim and switch to a violet colored shampoo ...
not so curly after surgery	6/4/2009
Q: I have natural curly (nappy) hair but after recent surgery one side seemed to lose it's curl so I ... A: The good news is that your curl will most likely come back after a bit. The medications and ...
New hair style needed!!	6/4/2009
Q: I am a full time working mom! My hair is SUPER long. I guess you could say I have 3 different hair ... A: Well, you are definitely going to want to find a styling product you like regardless of how short ...
hair colour	6/4/2009
Q: My daughter has red hair and she hates it if i was to get it coloured what would be the best colour. ... A: The easiest and most natural looking process is to keep it about the same level, (not darker or ...
hair perms	6/4/2009
Q: what do you do when you get out of the pool if you have a hair perm A: Actually, you want to begin before you get in the pool. Mix about 1/4 to 1/2 cup cream conditioner ...
New hair style needed!!	6/3/2009
Q: I am a full time working mom! My hair is SUPER long. I guess you could say I have 3 different hair ... A: Your description of your hair made me laugh out loud. :-) I suspect that if your hair is wavy when ...
Can I dye my hair blood red without it looking bad? [pictures]	6/3/2009
Q: Im curretly looking at manic panic's vampire red and pillarbox red. which one?? ... A: In general I prefer the vampire red. It looks great on darker hair but I don't care for it on ...
Hair	6/2/2009
Q: How Can I A Black Male With A Nappy Afro Turn My Hair Into A Greasless Curly Afro? I Dont Know What ... A: The first thing you probably need to do is go to a stylist and get a good trim to get rid of dry and ...
hair style for chubby cheeks	6/2/2009
Q: I have chubby cheeks and a small nose and ears and my hairstyle is short layers it comes right below ... A: Without a photo of you I can only guess but in general, you don't want your hair to stop at the ...
hair rebond	6/1/2009
Q: my hair was rebonded 4 times already and i had my 4th rebond 3 months ago.,my problem is, there are ... A: It's curious that you are having issues with your hair reverting, however, there are products ...
rebond	5/31/2009
Q: , i have a problem at my rebonded hair it's almost 3 months.,and there are waves at the end of my ... A: If your hair has already been rebonded 4 times, you need to talk to your stylist about the ends ...
dull highlow lights	5/31/2009
Q: I have 3 shades - Goldwell bleach, 7N and 6N. sometimes the lightest ones have a slight greenish ... A: Oh boy, there is a lot here. I'm going to make some educated guesses here so keep in mind that this ...
hair	5/31/2009
Q: when can i have my razor cut hair rebonded? just had my haircut yesterday... A: If your hair is healthy and long enough to get between an iron, you can do it now. Different product ...
Flat Irons	5/30/2009
Q: I have a very tight curl and my hair is dark brown. Today i got my first highlights and the stylist ... A: Well, your stylist should have shown you how to use the flat iron on your hair when you got your ...
Perms	5/30/2009
Q: For many years I would get perms twice a year and then I had to start taking medication for my high ... A: Of course there is. My personal favorite is the Tressa line but Redken and Matrix have waves I use a ...
Demi-Permanent	5/30/2009
Q: I have recently bleached my hair with highlights. I had a dark brown base with lots and lots of ... A: In answer to your first question, yes, the demi color will fade slowly. Especially if you spend much ...
highlights	5/30/2009
Q: I have blond hair that touches my sholders and i have bangs i want to high light it black, could you ... A: I don't understand. In your first question you said your hair was blond and you want to put black ...
highlights	5/29/2009
Q: I have blond hair that touches my sholders and i have bangs i want to high light it black, could you ... A: Technically speaking, putting black into blond would be low lights. Not terribly important unless ...
hair straightening	5/28/2009
Q: I have had my hair straightened several time using different methods. I want the unruly wave and ... A: I use the Iso Mane Tamer. If that is the one you refer to, it will not last more than 3 or 4 months ...
styling products	5/28/2009
Q: Do you know of a retailproduct that has that super hold almost like glue?- like the young boys use ... A: Yes, there are sooo many but the first one that comes to mind is Paul Mitchell's Lab Extreme ...
maintenance for colored&highlighted hair	5/28/2009
Q: I have not found a satisfying answer anywhere else ... please help me out! My hair is naturally ... A: Well, I have to qualify my response with this: I am a professional designer of 27 years, and I never ...
curing brass?	5/28/2009
Q: my naturally deep umber brown hair gets bleached in the sun and has been damaged from a bad shampoo ... A: All dark hair lightens to a warm tone so what you have is normal. If you want white, which I don't ...
bi-racial hair	5/27/2009
Q: Dana, My daughter has very curly, very thick hair. she is mixed, white and african american. Over ... A: Ok, options:It depends a lot on the texture of your daughter's hair. Is it coarse or fine? Is it ...
how to make my hair straight	5/27/2009
Q: do you have some ideas about how can i change my hard/stiff hair to a soft and long hair? uhmm.. i ... A: If your hair is very coarse, the only way to achieve a change in texture is with a chemical service ...
highlights too light	5/27/2009
Q: I had my hair foiled, highlights and lowlights. On a few strands with lowlights, the color skipped ... A: It does not sound like a difficult problem to fix. However, if you do anything to it yourself, and ...
African Rebonded Hair	5/26/2009
Q: Hey Dana, Its kinda been fun talking back and forth with you. I did find a hair saloon that has the ... A: It has been fun, I agree. Absolutely ask them. They will be able to give you much better ...
Hair Rebonding on an African.	5/26/2009
Q: I rebonded my hair on January a week after i got my hair relaxed. I am african and I have a short ... A: Ok Marieth, I did a bit of checking. You can get L'Oreal Professional and Kerastase in Malaysia, ...
Hair Rebonding on an African.	5/26/2009
Q: I rebonded my hair on January a week after i got my hair relaxed. I am african and I have a short ... A: If your hair is damaged, the sooner you get it cut the better. I'm sure you can order the products ...
Hair Rebonding on an African.	5/25/2009
Q: I rebonded my hair on January a week after i got my hair relaxed. I am african and I have a short ... A: You can do reconstructing treatments but the only way to rid your hair of damage is to cut the ...
what hairstlye should i have	5/24/2009
Q: ok to see what i look like go to the link below ... A: Yeah, I think it will. That's why I suggested it.:-) Your designer may alter or tweak the cut here ...
what hairstlye should i have	5/23/2009
Q: ok to see what i look like go to the link below ... A: Here are some links to a few I think you might like. In general, avoid a middle part and a razor cut ...
hair highlighting and perming	5/23/2009
Q: Can i perm and highlight my hair in one salon visit without damaging it? ANSWER: Hiya Dana, The ... A: Well, Happy Birthday! Ok, I would recommend doing the highlight first and following with the perm. ...
hair highlighting and perming	5/22/2009
Q: Can i perm and highlight my hair in one salon visit without damaging it? A: The simple answer is yes. However, there are conditions. Shades EQ by Redken was designed to be used ...
Short hairstyles	5/19/2009
Q: I've been planning on donating my hair soon, and I would like to know what kind of short hairstyle I ... A: Kudos to you for growing and donating your hair. How wonderful. It would be difficult for me to ...
dry hairs	5/19/2009
Q: i am 16 year old.im very consious about my hair there texture!!? i have dry hair.problem is when i ... A: Well, you do not have the type of hair that you can just leave natural. You need a moisturizing ...
split ends	5/18/2009
Q: just wanted to ask what's the best way to prevent split ends. is there any special product or ... A: Certain hair types are more prone to splitting than others and not knowing more about your hair or ...
Hair correction and repair	5/18/2009
Q: Well my case is very complicated. My hair is very curly (not afro but coarse) its naturally dark ... A: Nope, I'm not dizzy. LOL First, I always suggest going to a professional for color correction. That ...
Developer	5/18/2009
Q: Can you mix equal parts of 10 volume developer and 20 volume developer to get 30 volume developer? ... A: I see, well, you cannot make 30 from 10 or 20 vol but she can alter her formula. If, for example, ...
Developer	5/18/2009
Q: Can you mix equal parts of 10 volume developer and 20 volume developer to get 30 volume developer? ... A: Developer IS peroxide. Based on the same example, the only way to use 20 vol developer in a 30 vol ...
Developer	5/18/2009
Q: Can you mix equal parts of 10 volume developer and 20 volume developer to get 30 volume developer? A: Nope. It does not work that way. Think of it this way. If you have a glass of sweetened tea, (20 ...
hair style	5/17/2009
Q: How can I make my hair look scene by teasing it? A: I can't really answer you question if I don't know what your hair looks like to begin with. ...
base breaker	5/17/2009
Q: what would you sugest to use for a base breaker after hilites on a level 6? Thanx, don A: I would need a little more information to give you a formula but in general, you only want to lift ...
Permed hair	5/15/2009
Q: I had a perm last year and every time I got hot or the weather was hot all I could smell was very ... A: So sorry for the delay in answering your question. We live in tornado alley and we had no internet ...
Hair style	5/5/2009
Q: What is the name of the hair stu=yle/cut that Meryl Streep wears in "The Devil Wears Prada"? I ... A: I don't know that there is a universal name for that cut. It is a modified wedge but that is not ...
relaxed rebonding	5/4/2009
Q: I HAV DRY & FRIZZY SHOULDER LENGHT HAIR,WHICH IS WAVY.WOULD LIKE TYO KNOW IF I CAN DO ANYTHING TO MY ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. We moved into a new home this week and our internet ...
HONEY BLONDE	5/3/2009
Q: I would like to know how to get Honey blonde hair. I started out brown, and so far Ive been to the ... A: The best thing you can do is take some photos of what you like and don't like with you and ask to ...
Botched dye job!	5/2/2009
Q: I just need some good advice. I had my roots done two days ago and the color came out too light. The ... A: They won't have to use permanent color. The Diacolor didn't fix the problem because they ...
Replacement for Matrix Synerfusion	5/1/2009
Q: I read your reply to Patti regarding what perm to use now that Matrix has gone and discontinued ... A: Darn that Matrix! Biolage is Matrix also. I have used that perm a time or two with success but I ...
blonde highlights to copper highlights	5/1/2009
Q: I recently highlighted my hair for the very first time .. yes 'virgin haired people do exist.....' ... A: Yes, you can get copper over gold. The difference between copper and gold is the level of lightness ...
Botched dye job!	4/30/2009
Q: I just need some good advice. I had my roots done two days ago and the color came out too light. The ... A: Don't do anything. Call the salon, or better yet, go in to the salon, show them your tri-colored ...
relaxed rebonding	4/30/2009
Q: I HAV DRY & FRIZZY SHOULDER LENGHT HAIR,WHICH IS WAVY.WOULD LIKE TYO KNOW IF I CAN DO ANYTHING TO MY ... A: It sounds like you need a good deep conditioning moisturizer, preferably one with a bit of protein. ...
Help?!	4/29/2009
Q: I lughtened my hair from almost black but it went orange with white roots i then applied a light ... A: I am absolutely certain that you are not going to like my answer, but I'm going to bite the bullet ...
gray hair	4/29/2009
Q: I am very gray in front and moderately gray in back. What hair color works to cover the gray and not ... A: I am surprised you found the color selection with SoColor limited but I will take your word for it. ...
Frizzy hair	4/28/2009
Q: I have waist-length straight hair.I usually tie my hair in a ponytail.But sometimes,when I want to ... A: It sounds like you need a leave in conditioner. Frizz is most commonly caused by moisture or damage. ...
few questions	4/28/2009
Q: I am just going to number my questions, hopefully making it easier on you! 1. After ... A: You are most welcome and here is one of my clients' faves" Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide protective ...
few questions	4/28/2009
Q: I am just going to number my questions, hopefully making it easier on you! 1. After ... A: Great way to format your questions :-) 1. Yes - I love that combo 2. You do not have to let it dry ...
highlights	4/27/2009
Q: "Hello, I got my hair highlighted last week, i have dark brown hair and I wanted light ash blond ... A: Absolutely. The bleach will lift whatever it is applied to and take it as light as necessary to ...
highlights	4/27/2009
Q: "Hello, I got my hair highlighted last week, i have dark brown hair and I wanted light ash blond ... A: Unfortunately, color will not lift color so either your stylist will have to apply the blond only to ...
Bleached hair back to dark again	4/27/2009
Q: I have had my hair bleached blonde for the past year... although cos my hair is so dark naturally ... A: I am so glad you will be going to a salon but the good news is, a good colorist should have no ...
Dry hair... style options	4/26/2009
Q: I realize it's hard to make judgements without seeing hair, but I have a few questions. I am a male, ... A: Start with a good moisturizing conditioner. Redken makes one called Butter Treat and Matrix makes ...
What to tell barber	4/25/2009
Q: I've attached an older picture of me that show's the type of haircut I'd like to get. What should ... A: Well, your description sounds fine to me. I don't think I'd have any trouble following those ...
Curls	4/25/2009
Q: I have shoulder-ish length hair that is quite straight. When ever i curl it the curls drop out ... A: Once your hair is very dry, apply a bit of thermal styling spray, I like Kenra Thermal Setting : ...
my layer not same length (left and right)	4/25/2009
Q: I just had hair cut. I've noticed that my left layer and right layer around my ear are not same ... A: I'm certain that your stylist would much rather you tell her about it and allow her to fix it than ...
Dark brown back to Blonde	4/24/2009
Q: I've been blonde for the past 3 years and for reasons still unknown to me thought it would be a good ... A: Color will not lift color so you will have to use bleach and I do not under any circumstances ...
sleeping with wet hair	4/23/2009
Q: Hey i've heard that its bad to sleep with wet hair, why is it? besides getting a cold, then why ... A: I have never heard that. I sleep with wet hair quite often. Anything that helps de-frizz curly hair ...
hair color and perm	4/22/2009
Q: I actually have a couple questions. I colored my hair bleach blonde for about the 3rd time ever ... A: Low lighting is a little more complicated than it sounds and since you'll be going over your perm, I ...
products and straightening iron	4/22/2009
Q: I know you probably only like to recommend professional hair products. But are there ANY drug store ... A: Yeah, the plates need to clamp smoothly. So, now we know, the Zoe probably isn't worth the money. ...
hair color and perm	4/22/2009
Q: I actually have a couple questions. I colored my hair bleach blonde for about the 3rd time ever ... A: Ok! Now we're cookin'. It makes it much easier since you didn't use bleach. You used a color. ...
hair color and perm	4/22/2009
Q: I actually have a couple questions. I colored my hair bleach blonde for about the 3rd time ever ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question so let me ask you some, and we'll see what we can figure ...
Hairstylist Career..	4/21/2009
Q: I'm doing a career project for my english class. And i chose to do hairstylist as my career because ... A: Each state sets it's own requirements regarding education, hours required, etc. I live in Kansas. ...
products and straightening iron	4/21/2009
Q: I know you probably only like to recommend professional hair products. But are there ANY drug store ... A: I checked out the Zoe. It looks like it's worth a try. It provides a moist heat which is important ...
Gray mullet?	4/21/2009
Q: Dana I am 50 but still have all my hair though its finer and dull brown/gray. In my younger yearsI ... A: Well, if you like long hair, you can do whatever you want. However, I hope you will consider ...
perm not what I expected	4/20/2009
Q: I got my first perm last week, and am not thrilled with the results. I have (had) chin-length, ... A: I love perms when they are done correctly. :-) Do you have any layers in your hair? Light surface ...
what is the best moisturizing conditioner	4/19/2009
Q: what is the best conditioner (the best BRAND) you personally know of that is easy to obtain in ... A: I have two favorites for folks with your concerns. I like them both the same and if you buy them ...
Prom hair...	4/18/2009
Q: Hey! For my prom i have a long backless dress, what will look best, and up do or long and curly? ... A: I just spent most of my day doing prom hair! What fun! :-) For a backless dress, I always opt for a ...
Changing Perm line..	4/18/2009
Q: Ive been a stylst for over 30 years, loved and never had problems with the matrix synerfusion ... A: I'm going to give you a couple of links and my personal opinions about a few of the perms. I like ...
what can help my hair grow?	4/18/2009
Q: my name is chante. i was wondering if you know of any products i could get that will help my hair ... A: The best way to get your hair to grow is to determine what is causing the damage, cut off the bad ...
Changing Perm line..	4/18/2009
Q: Ive been a stylst for over 30 years, loved and never had problems with the matrix synerfusion ... A: I used to use Redken's Day into Night in place of Synerfusion, but have you tried any of the Tressa ...
products and straightening iron	4/18/2009
Q: I know you probably only like to recommend professional hair products. But are there ANY drug store ... A: I have a client or two that uses John Frieda Frizz Ease products. I know very little about them ...
Texturizer or no?	4/16/2009
Q: I'm a black 15 yr.old girl who needs desperate help My hair is a little past shoulder length size. ... A: A texturizer would make your hair much easier to style. I would start with some salon conditioning ...
My gray hair still shows after I color it.....	4/16/2009
Q: I have reddish brown hair and gray hair....it's now to the point that the gray hair is noticable so ... A: You have to have some warmth in the formula to cover gray. You say you used 9RB Warmer. Since I ...
Hair permanents	4/16/2009
Q: does a hair permanente damage your hair. my friend told me it does A: If not done properly, they can be. However, waves are much gentler now than they used to be and if ...
growing my hair	4/15/2009
Q: when i was young my hair was smooth and soft and it was shoulder lengh(6 years old) but as the years ... A: There are many, many product lines that would help. One I would recommend is Chi. The shampoo and ...
Hair Dye	4/15/2009
Q: I have dark hair that I have been highlighting for years. I decided to put a nice n'easy natural ... A: Your bigger problem is that color will not lift color. You need to use a lightener and if you think ...
perm on stright hair?! :)	4/15/2009
Q: i have straight, thick, shoulder length hair. and i want curly! i'm not sure what perm though...i've ... A: The kind of perm you get is determined by how you want your hair to look after the perm, how much ...
Fillers	4/15/2009
Q: Hey, i am taking a grade 12 hairstyling class at school and i have a question about Fillers. When ... A: This sounds like a question that is specifically worded in your text book. Did you check the index? ...
please help	4/14/2009
Q: I have bleach blonde hair and I have been getting my hair dyed for years. I recently went to a new ... A: Hormones being out of whack, severe or highly fluctuating weather, stress, all kinds of things can ...
hair mistakes	4/13/2009
Q: I had a bleach and tone on my hair before and wanted to add some brown highlights. My friend used 6N ... A: You have to fill hair with missing color components before adding the target color, especially if ...
Re dyeing blonde to brown	4/13/2009
Q: .. my question is i have never really colored my hair before and so this is the first. I had sandy ... A: I answer this question about every 5 questions so I am going to cut and paste a previous answer. I ...
hair Streaks.	4/13/2009
Q: I have really dark and long brown hair. I don't want to cut it. I've wanted to get red streaks or ... A: Red is prone to fadage but there are things you can do to help it stay put longer. Your stylist will ...
Hydrogen peroxide response	4/12/2009
Q: I have very dark hair, almost black. Some people would say it actually is black. I want to change ... A: That is a much better idea. It didn't work because your hair is so heavily pigmented. And, unless ...
Hydrogen peroxide	4/12/2009
Q: I have very dark hair, almost black. Some people would say it actually is black. I want to change ... A: You do not, under any circumstances, EVER put regular hydrogen peroxide on your hair, especially on ...
my daughter's hair	4/10/2009
Q: my daughter is 12. been natural her whole life, has beautiful hair-when I say beautiful, I mean ... A: You have to use product to hold the style. Did you use anything on it like gel or styling lotion ...
short hairstlye	4/9/2009
Q: I have attached a picture of the hairstlye I want to achieve. I have the right length hair but what ... A: You'll need something that will give it a bit of a wet look. If your hair holds a style pretty well, ...
Hair color	4/9/2009
Q: I have a question regarding hair color. I have premature gray hair that I color with a single ... A: I'm glad you found a Redken Salon. Yes, not only do I like Redken better than Goldwell, but hands ...
my hair color	4/9/2009
Q: i am 20 year girl ... i want to color my hair .. ihave bronze skin ,dark eye,black curly long hair.. ... A: The best way to keep it natural is to not lighten more than a level or two and keep it on the warm ...
hair dye	4/8/2009
Q: i have just bought a colorly advanced formula in "natural black". can you tell mme if this has any ... A: The only way to know for sure is to call the help line number on the packaging. I don't have that ...
Styling stubborn hair	4/7/2009
Q: Hey, I recently had my hair dyed and cut. I love it but have no idea how to do it now that it's ... A: A new 'do! How exciting!!! I love letting my hair grow and getting a lot cut off all at once. Ok, ...
Presage/Helix Cutting Systems	4/7/2009
Q: Do you know if the techniques and training for the subject cutting system allows for severe ... A: All cutting techniques are designed to address growth patterns. However, and I hate to say this, the ...
japanese straightener and anesthesia	4/6/2009
Q: I am scheduled for a lower back fusion of the l5-s1 disk. This will require several hours of ... A: You should not have any trouble with it if you get the service before the surgery. The thing about ...
going back to my natural color.	4/6/2009
Q: Recently I decided I was not going to bleach it anymore and let my natural color come in (dark dark ... A: Well starting with a haircut was the right thing to do. You can dye the ends back to your natural ...
Hair color	4/5/2009
Q: I have a question regarding hair color. I have premature gray hair that I color with a single ... A: It sounds like they used a creme color rather than a gel or liquid color. Creme colors come out of ...
Dreading relaxed hair	4/5/2009
Q: I'm a "multiracial" Black girl preparing for college. I've been relaxing my hair on and off for ... A: You are correct. Straight hair will not dread. White kids with dreads have curly hair. It does not ...
hair.	4/4/2009
Q: My hair color is naturally dark brown. I dyed it blonde in december but it looks more like highlight ... A: You cannot just put your natural color over the blond because it will turn out the base color of ...
breakage	4/3/2009
Q: i had my hair colored this is the fourth week. It was done by my stylist. Well i permed it to keep ... A: Your stylist should have something that would work well. I have my clients use Joico Reconstructor ...
growing my hair	4/2/2009
Q: im spanish n italian best of both worlds.And i have rican hair becuase im puerto rican and im ... A: You have answered all of your own questions. I'm not sure I'm going to be much help. I don't ...
Perms	4/1/2009
Q: I have been getting a care free perm (lest expensive). When I ask about the different curl perms I ... A: I do not know anything about Wave Nouveau so I can't help you there and I haven't used Care Free ...
yellow highlights	4/1/2009
Q: I have naturally dark blonde hair which i used to highlight regularly at the salon. more recently I ... A: Yellow is easy to correct. Depending on your hair and HOW yellow, you may be able to use a violet ...
hair that grabs color	3/31/2009
Q: I have colored my hair for 15 years.Never had much of a problem until now. I have been using a semi ... A: Yes, if it is a protein spray type thing that you apply before the color. When I apply color to a ...
hair that grabs color	3/31/2009
Q: I have colored my hair for 15 years.Never had much of a problem until now. I have been using a semi ... A: There a lots of things that can cause this. I'll try to touch on a few. 1) If you pull the color ...
fragile hair	3/31/2009
Q: My daughter is only 5 and has fragile hair. It is blonde and fine. Her hair does not seem healthy. ... A: If her hair is fine and fragile what it needs is protein, not moisture. Which is why the All Soft ...
Sprial perm at home	3/30/2009
Q: I have actual spiral rods and regular perm rods to do my hair at home. My mom actually does the ... A: Oh, ok, I know these rods. I thought they were kind of awkward to use because they are heavy. You ...
Sprial perm at home	3/30/2009
Q: I have actual spiral rods and regular perm rods to do my hair at home. My mom actually does the ... A: I am afraid I am not going to be much help for you on this question. There are many different types ...
Would a glaze be necessary?	3/24/2009
Q: I will be changing my blonde highlighted hair back to my original brown color. I am trying to keep ... A: When hair has been lightened, the hair shaft has been abraded a bit. The glaze helps seal the hair ...
brassy orange hair	3/23/2009
Q: i need your help! i dyed my hair using feria last week a medium brown...it may have been med golden ... A: I tell all my clients not to do anything at home and many salons will not honor a guarantee once the ...
Olive Skin + Blonde Hair	3/21/2009
Q: how are you? I hope everything is great with you.This's Bella, remember me? I hope you do.I asked ... A: I don't like Mariah's hair. It looks the same color as her skin and it makes her look washed out ...
How can i get my afro carribean hair straight	3/21/2009
Q: I recently sent a sample of my hair to be tested to see if it was suitable to have permantley ... A: What I said was IF you have a salon in your area...I went and did a search for Farouk Systems which ...
Olive Skin + Blonde Hair	3/20/2009
Q: how are you? I hope everything is great with you.This's Bella, remember me? I hope you do.I asked ... A: Of course I remember you and everything is great, Thank you very much. I have olive skin and in ...
How can i get my afro carribean hair straight	3/20/2009
Q: I recently sent a sample of my hair to be tested to see if it was suitable to have permantley ... A: If there is a salon in your area that does the CHI Transformation call for a consultation. They can ...
hair color mistake	3/19/2009
Q: I forgot to mix after adding the 2 bottles together and started to apply to my roots. I did a ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. Did you put the color and developer in the same bowl and ...
Straightening of hair	3/18/2009
Q: My hair got burnt in january then i had two hair cuts to get the burnt hair removed but still there ... A: If the frizz you are currently experiencing is left over from the previous damage, a chemical ...
corrective color	3/18/2009
Q: my client is 100% white on the roots. She is a level 5, with bleached blonde weave(not too heavy). ... A: Regardless of what color line you use, color will not lift color. And here's a general rule: with ...
Hair color	3/17/2009
Q: I am 47 years old and have brown hair. Uunately due to econmic times I'vve had to do my own hair ... A: We're the same age. I'm loving my 40's and have great expectations for my 50's! I hope you are too! ...
haircolor	3/17/2009
Q: My daughter colored her med brown hair with Loereal last week trying to get a light blonde of course ... A: I must begin by saying I never recommend hair color at home. There is a lot more to it than just ...
Natural relaxers	3/17/2009
Q: Can you suggest any hair relaxers that are all natural or do they all have chemicals that are ... A: I have answered this question for you before but since you asked about a specific product, I'm going ...
Help with hair decisions	3/16/2009
Q: I have 2 questions: 1. I have used a flat iron for about 6+ months and love it but recently the ... A: 1.Generally, most folks would say it's time for a new iron. Since you've only been using it for ...
haircare	3/16/2009
Q: My hair is incredibly fragile and after a shower, there is a LOT in the strainer. I can't even ... A: Yes, #2 is good if you do not have color on your hair and if it's fine. If you do have any color, I ...
Curly bangs	3/16/2009
Q: Ok, so last years I straightened my hair every day, and had blunt bangs at eyebrow length. However, ... A: If you liked your bangs before there's no reason to think that you can't have them again once they ...
corrective color	3/16/2009
Q: my client is 100% white on the roots. She is a level 5, with bleached blonde weave(not too heavy). ... A: I am assuming the level 5 is the base color you use to cover the gray and then you highlight over ...
hair colourings gone bad	3/16/2009
Q: okay this is a very long story. . .so over a year ago i had my hair bleach blonde. . i loved it . ... A: Well, you are not going to like my answer so I'll just apologize now. I never recommend doing color ...
haircare	3/15/2009
Q: My hair is incredibly fragile and after a shower, there is a LOT in the strainer. I can't even ... A: If you are using a flat iron, put it down and step away. Use your dryer on warm or cool setting and ...
frizzy hair	3/14/2009
Q: i have naturally curly hair. However it tends to frizz and is really dry. please could u recommend a ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by "reasonably priced" but the hands down, overall favorite of my clients ...
hair color	3/14/2009
Q: I had blonde hair when I was young. The older I got the darker the roots, so I decided to lighten ... A: If you have a Sally Beauty Supply near you, try Clairol Jazzing. It is a semi-permanent color that ...
platinum blonde turned silver!	3/13/2009
Q: I went to a new salon yesterday and spent a fortune having them lighten my already blonde hair. The ... A: Boy I hate to hear these stories. I'm so sorry this happened. What I would do, and as soon as you ...
Permanent Soft Curls	3/13/2009
Q: Hai, I have straight hairs, Please tell me how to get permanent soft curls to my straight hairs? A: You will need to get a permanent wave. Take a look through some magazines or google curly hair ...
product question	3/12/2009
Q: Does blonde hair tend to be dryer and more brittle than brunette? I have a 5 year old blonde ... A: Not so much the color but the texture of the hair. Is the blond hair finer than the brown hair? ...
Hair style, Colour, and ISSUES !	3/12/2009
Q: my name is brittany im 14 and my hair is SO plain its jusst normal split in the middle 'm going to ... A: High school is going to be so exciting and fun. Don't use clear mascara. Get a bit of pomade or a ...
How to get the red out	3/11/2009
Q: I've been coloring my hair forever now never used bleach always color. Anyway I went from blonde to ... A: What you are wanting to do is fairly simple for a good designer. It is safe if it is done properly ...
My hair color	3/11/2009
Q: Okay...I've never gotten a full hair dye before and I just had one recently (today) and I don't know ... A: If you do not feel comfortable with the color, it doesnt matter what anyone else says. Call your ...
Hair Styling Products?	3/10/2009
Q: I'm a 16 year old male with short brown hair and I've got a question regarding hair products. ... A: Generally, a firm hold gel is what you need. You apply just a small amount to your damp hair, do the ...
First time, non permanent hair colouring	3/10/2009
Q: Im a boy with all black hair and I was looking to colour some of my hair with red colouring ... A: You are not going to be able to see the red over the black. It is just going to be blacker. To be ...
metal hair dyes	3/10/2009
Q: In one answer on your website a woman's hair was turning orange from professional coloring and she ... A: I did not post that answer so I may not be able to answer your question satisfactorily but I'll do ...
How to get the red out	3/10/2009
Q: I've been coloring my hair forever now never used bleach always color. Anyway I went from blonde to ... A: You cannot lift color with color. The only way to get all red out and go back to a summer blond, is ...
hair products	3/9/2009
Q: I live in in Houston where the humidity much of the year is near 100%. No matter how good my hair ... A: I could swear I answered this question already but when I went back and checked I could not find it. ...
bleaching products	3/9/2009
Q: I recently purchased a Redken decolorization system. I used to do my own highlights with a cap but ... A: How did you buy a Redken decolorizing system if you are not a licensed hairdresser? I assume you ...
hair colouring	3/8/2009
Q: i have been dying my hair blonde for many years. My natural hair colour was a mousey blonde. ... A: It depends on when you had the color done. First things first, though. Yes, often hair at the ...
prom hair	3/8/2009
Q: I have absolutly NO idea how to do my hair for my prom. My dress is strapless and light blue,I have ... A: Prom is so much fun! I love getting all dressed up. Are you planning on doing your hair at home or ...
Colouring	3/7/2009
Q: I coloured my hair today using a peroxide bleach and its gone like a really really bright blonde. ... A: This is exactly why I tell people not to do their hair at home. That's all the spanking I'm going to ...
jeri curls or given curls on afro curly hair	3/7/2009
Q: I have an afro american older person wanting jeri curl ...I don't want to do the relaxor then perm ... A: I worked 12 hours today like I always do an found this when I got home. Jeri curls? wow. I would ...
Dye	3/6/2009
Q: A few years ago I decided to dye my light brown curly hair a permanent black colour. I'd now like to ... A: You haven't colored it in several years or you have been coloring it for several years? ...
Bleach Tips Only	3/6/2009
Q: My son want "tips" ... he asked if we could bleach the tips of his hair on top of his head. I guess ... A: As a rule, I recommend that people NEVER do color at home. However, what you are wanting to do is ...
Straightening Hair	3/4/2009
Q: I am so tired of using a flat iron on my hair and no matter what I use..it gets fried. What about ... A: The larger the roller the smoother the hair. You will still need to use thermal protectant. Do you ...
Hair color maintnence	3/4/2009
Q: I've been thinking about coloring my hair. I've seen girls that have the really light blonde on top ... A: I'll just start at the top of your message and work my way down... The maintenance is easier than ...
hair colo	3/4/2009
Q: Used fiera 105 to bleach hair to almost platinum with yellowish cast. Used ultra light natural ... A: You cannot put brown on ultra light blond without filling it first with the colors that are missing. ...
Bleach blonde want to go back to light brown	3/4/2009
Q: After a few professional dye jobs, I have been bleaching my hair with a 20 vol creme developer and ... A: I just this moment finished answering another question similar to yours so I am going to post that ...
hairstyle	3/3/2009
Q: Hey, my name is James and I'm looking for a new hairstyle. I'm 15 years old and fed up of my boring ... A: That's a good style for you. Zach's hair has a bit of curl in it. If yours does too, all you'll need ...
bangs 4 curly hair?	3/3/2009
Q: I'm a thirteen year old girl. I naturally have curly, wavy hair. It's not the beautiful type of ... A: Well, there's good news and bad news. Let's start with the good news. If you use the right products ...
hairstyle	3/2/2009
Q: Hey, my name is James and I'm looking for a new hairstyle. I'm 15 years old and fed up of my boring ... A: Im pretty sure there is a way to attach an image here as I have gotten photos from other people. I'm ...
Hair Color	3/2/2009
Q: this's Bella & I'd REALLY like your help.Please tell me which blonde, red & brunette shades would ... A: In answer to your first question, in general, warmer tones will probably look nice on you although ...
Hair colouring	2/28/2009
Q: i coloured my hair six months ago and it came out black but it said dark brown on the packet. My ... A: You are correct. You cannot put one dye over another and get your hair lighter. Where the hair is ...
Help for Too Blonde!	2/27/2009
Q: I made the mistake of telling my hairdresser I wasn't blonde enough. My natural color is dirty ... A: I would use a semi permanent color on the rest. The developer necessary for your high lift tint is ...
used rosemary oil burned scalp	2/27/2009
Q: About a week ago I used rosemary oil(did not mix with a carrier oil)directly on to scalp. About an ... A: New growth is not always immediately apparent so don't panic just yet. Nioxin is a great product ...
Perming and rebonding	2/27/2009
Q: What are the long term effects for perming and rebonding? I was thinking to do rebonding or perming ... A: Since your hair is not in the healthiest condition, I wouldn't risk a chemical service. What would ...
Help for Too Blonde!	2/27/2009
Q: I made the mistake of telling my hairdresser I wasn't blonde enough. My natural color is dirty ... A: If you are whitish, grayish he just needs to tone it again. It needs some warmth put back into it, ...
equal length haircut	2/26/2009
Q: I've been trying to cut my own hair by using a book that explains the different haircuts one being ... A: I'd like to strangle the author of that book. LOL Here's the thing...haircutting is all geometry. If ...
coloring grey hair after chemo	2/26/2009
Q: ..have a bit of a dilemma here. Finished 18 chemo treatments and 30 radiation visits the beginning ... A: First let me say that I hope you are feeling well and that you are on your way to a new, exciting ...
perm	2/26/2009
Q: What type of rods and wrap would you suggest using when perming waist length hair? What would be the ... A: I hope you are planning on doing this perm at a salon. Hair as long as yours is has different levels ...
used rosemary oil burned scalp	2/26/2009
Q: About a week ago I used rosemary oil(did not mix with a carrier oil)directly on to scalp. About an ... A: It sounds like you had an allergic reaction to the rosemary oil. I'm curious as to why you put it on ...
box hair colour	2/25/2009
Q: I dyed my hair with a box hair colour from Garnier early last month, I am wondering when I can dye ... A: You shouldn't need to re-color until you have new growth (roots) showing and then you will want to ...
natural relaxers??	2/25/2009
Q: My hair is very tightly curled in it's natural state. Is there such a thing as a relaxer that is ... A: Sorry to report, there are no natural, non-chemical relaxers that I know of. Chi Transformation is ...
Removing texturizer from hair	2/25/2009
Q: I have natually curly, soft hair and wanted my curls to be more manageable. My hairstylest ... A: Skip the flat iron. I like the Curls Rock line from Tigi and I like the styling aids from Dudley. ...
short natural hairstyles	2/24/2009
Q: I am thinking of cutting my locks and will soon have short (1 to 1.5 in) hair. I also have ... A: Neither style you refer to requires a chemical service but a wet set is not what you are looking ...
short bangs	2/24/2009
Q: i recently had the idea to cut my bangs straight across but it didnt turn out too well so i decided ... A: Are you flat ironing them daily? What are you doing differently? Cutting them from long to short ...
Removing texturizer from hair	2/22/2009
Q: I have natually curly, soft hair and wanted my curls to be more manageable. My hairstylest ... A: I need a wee bit more information. What type of texturizer did she use? Was it a cream she brushed ...
what moisturizer is best for my hair	2/22/2009
Q: I am African-American and have course hair. I have been using coconut oil for years, until I was ... A: As to your first question, petrolatum will clog your pores and coat the hair but the molecules are ...
dealing with hispanic curly hair	2/21/2009
Q: Hey I have brown wavy hair, a bit like Vanessa Hudgens (the brunette) ... A: The first and most important thing is to be healthy yourself. Good nutrition, plenty of rest and a ...
Confused about skintone/haircolour	1/28/2009
Q: I am often confused by haircolour advice sites as the skintones listed never seem to include mine. I ... A: There may not be just one color that suits you all year round. I have a similar problem. I have ...

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