Hairstyling/Questions Answered by Expert Dana Sear
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Red tint roots. | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I just had my roots done since I dye my hair and they grew out. My dyed hair color is like a brown ... A: Don't do anything to your hair at home. If you paid for it, go back to the salon and have the ... | |
| followup/update on treating chemo damage | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: YOu gave me some great advice 3 months ago, and I wanted to followup. After some chemotherapy 8 ... A: Your hair looks great and so do you! unfortunately, it can take a lot longer than 11 months. ... | |
| Care after 10 moths rebondingF | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I've undergone rebonding 10 months ago, and now my hair is getting rough and dull and returning to ... A: Home remedy oils don't do anything to repair your hair because they just sit on the surface of the ... | |
| Hair Growth | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: Hey, Can you suggest a good regimen for growing my hair out longer? I have very curly hair, which ... A: How fast and how long your hair grows is hereditary. There's nothing you can do to make it grow ... | |
| Regarding SHINE BOND TREATMENT FOR MY HAIR | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: Hello, this is Mr. Rita Estrocio form Goa India. I really need your expert opinion and advice for my ... A: A shine treatment will smooth and shine your hair, bit it won't straighten it permanently. Re- ... | |
| hair color after chemotherapy | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm actually the in-between person. My friend, a hairstylist for 45 years, has a customer who ... A: Start with a clarifying treatment like Malibu or Redken's Pre-Ary/Cleansing Cream duo. Then, apply ... | |
| have a round face ginger hair very fine need a new me help | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: i have a round face every time i ask a hairdresser to give me a new look your choice go as drastic ... A: Can you post a pic of yourself here so I can get a look? Once I see how much curl you have, your ... | |
| New hairstyle | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Ok so right now I have brown almost elbow length brown hair that thick and wavyish curly. My current ... A: Your face shape is very similar so yes, I imagine it would be great. I wouldn't try to fight the ... | |
| New hairstyle | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Ok so right now I have brown almost elbow length brown hair that thick and wavyish curly. My current ... A: Well, the photo helps but the pics I sent you, I'd send again after seeing you. Something with a bit ... | |
| New hairstyle | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Ok so right now I have brown almost elbow length brown hair that thick and wavyish curly. My current ... A: There's really no way for me to make any suggestions without being able to see you. A great style ... | |
| Keeping Dreadlocks Neat | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to know if you could recommend me a product(s) that would help me maintain moisture and ... A: I work almost exclusively with Mizani products for curly hair. I'll put a link below to point n the ... | |
| Care after 10 moths rebonding | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I've undergone rebonding 10 months ago, and now my hair is getting rough and dull and returning to ... A: It sounds like it's just time for another Rebonding. If you aren't planning on repeating the ... | |
| Looking for fine, bleached hair perm,color specialist | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Help, I live in NY, can't find blond color and bleached perm specialist. Tried the top salons, ... A: Most will tell you to choose between the perm and the double process. Because you have fine and ... | |
| Hair Disaster-Coating Feeling for 3 months | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: ) I am thankful I have found this site and hope gaining some professional advice will help, as it ... A: I have a client who spent some time in Australia and had exactly the same problem. It sounds like a ... | |
| Olive skin and natural brunnette, wanting caramel blonde with highlights | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have long/medium length brown hair.My hair us naturally wavy, I have medium colour skin, maybe ... A: Since you have olive skin, warm shades like caramels and honey's should look good. The toning done ... | |
| Jared Leto's Haircut and Hairstyle in ''The Kill'' Music Video | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: My name is Alexander. My hair length is short to medium. They are wavy, thick and frizzy. I have ... A: Based on the way you have described your own hair, I think this style may be a bit ambitious. ... | |
| color oops. | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: so i have light brown hair which is a faded out red color. will color oops restore my natural hair ... A: Nope. Color Oops, along with any other type of color remover doesn't just target artificial dyes. ... | |
| can I convert boxed haircolor | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I was wanting to put color onto my hair without lifting the roots so that I can add in highlights. ... A: Sorry, it doesn't work that way. What makes color permanent is in the color, not the developer. I ... | |
| Keratin Straightening | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if "Keratin Straightening Treatments" is the same as "Keratin Brazilian ... A: Generally speaking, yes, they are the same thing. And you do not want to use any product with ... | |
| switching sides of bangs. | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: so im parting my bangs and my hair to the opposite side (bangs to the left, parted on the right). so ... A: You don't really "train" bangs. They have to be cut to go to one side and stay there. Short hair ... | |
| teenage hair loss | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: i am 18 year old boy, i had my hairs re-bonded 8 months ago, my hair broke a lot after re-bonding ... A: You need to be using products to stop the breakage. If you're already experiencing breakage, even ... | |
| Maintamer | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning, I recently use maintamer and would like to know if I should be using any special ... A: Remember that Manetamer is not a relaxer. It's a smoothing system. Your hair may revert to nearly ... | |
| rebonding disaster remedy | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I got my hair rebonded last month & it turned out into complete disaster.. i have never tried ... A: I would have to know what you mean by "complete disaster" however, if your designer suggested doing ... | |
| coloring bleached hair | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I am in my 50's and have very short hair (about 2" top tapered to less than 1" nape & sides) and ... A: The reason you're hair is grabbing and drabbing is because the hair shaft has been blown out by the ... | |
| New Look | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: Hope you are well.First of all, congrats on your great achievements!Surely, it is our fortune to ... A: I always cut bangs and fringe last. Plus, you can always mix and match haircuts. Front, sides, back ... | |
| New Look | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: Hope you are well.First of all, congrats on your great achievements!Surely, it is our fortune to ... A: Congratulations on the new company. Change is exciting! Generally speaking, the more classic you go, ... | |
| Hair smells like a perm | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I have been highlighting my hair for years and never had an issue with my hair smelling like any ... A: Interesting question. Let's address the odor first. It sounds like a hormonal issue but that is just ... | |
| the big chop | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: My sister's ends are terribly damaged. In its natural state, her hair (about two inches)is ... A: If the ends are damaged, not just dry but split, she has no choice but to cut them off. Split ends ... | |
| Hair growth | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I had to have my entire head shaved in December last year for a surgery. I had very long hair ... A: Your hair is only going to grow as fast as it normally grows. There's not much you can do about ... | |
| wave nouveau | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: If someone has not had a relaxer in 7 months, has applied dark and lovely color to their hair 2 ... A: It will affect the color. If the hair has been lightened I wouldn't risk it. There's no way to tell ... | |
| Hair growth | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I had to have my entire head shaved in December last year for a surgery. I had very long hair ... A: If the one side of your head was shaved again and the other side is to your shoulder, I'm afraid ... | |
| Hair growth | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I had to have my entire head shaved in December last year for a surgery. I had very long hair ... A: Sorry to hear that and hope your health has improved. I'm not sure what your question is though. ... | |
| About perms. | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I have tried many times to get a perm for years. Hair stylists have even used extra chemicals and ... A: I answered this question several days ago. Not sure why you didn't receive it. I apologize for that. ... | |
| hair rebounding | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: my name is roopali.first of all let me tell you my hair structure,they are pretty straight and good ... A: If your hair is straight, why would you want to get a rebonding? It doesn't sound like you need a ... | |
| Dreads | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm having a problem trying to dread my hair. I've decided to use the comb twist method. First, I ... A: Sometimes it just takes a little practice, it took me a few tries to get them to hold too. the only ... | |
| Thio To Perm? | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently got thio for my hair. I decided to get it because I hated having to take the time to ... A: I can't really research it for you without a name and brand. They are all similar in application so ... | |
| Thio To Perm? | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently got thio for my hair. I decided to get it because I hated having to take the time to ... A: It depends on what was used as to what you can use on it now. If you had the service done ... | |
| returning to ash blonde from very golden blonde | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I presently have very golden-y highlighted hair that has been colored that way for a few years now. ... A: It sounds like all you need at this point is a toner on the golden bits. That's why the designer ... | |
| fine curly hair?? | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is the right section, but I hope you can help. I am a teenage, 18 year-old, ... A: This is the right section. Since the cheap products aren't working you ought to give a good, ... | |
| bad spiral perm | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: I GOT A SPIRAL PERM ON FRIDAY, IT DIDNT LOOK TO CURLY WHEN THE STYLIST TOOK OUT THE RODS I ... A: You can re-perm it if it wasn't blotted well enough, processed long enough, or if the perm solution ... | |
| haircolor ques | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: Here is my question. I have dark brown hair with blond highlights and am getting VERY frustrated cuz ... A: I don't think an all over color is going to be a good idea for you. Especially if your hair grows ... | |
| thinning shears | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: so I'm a college student and have been trying to wait till I go home to get my hair trimmed (it's ... A: There's not much you can do to make your hair grow faster. How fast it grows is determined by ... | |
| Hair Cut! | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: My name is Leanne and I am looking for a new haircut! I have a long thin face and would really like ... A: Shoulder length is ideal for nearly every face shape so you're on the right track there. Layers that ... | |
| haircolor ques | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: Here is my question. I have dark brown hair with blond highlights and am getting VERY frustrated cuz ... A: An all over color isn't going to get your hair light enough either if the problem is hard water, and ... | |
| Hairdo for halloween. | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm dressing up as a female pirate this year and being a male, was trying out hairdos for the day. I ... A: Framing can lay close or be a bit fuller. In your case a bit of fullness would be good. When you ... | |
| Hairdo for halloween. | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm dressing up as a female pirate this year and being a male, was trying out hairdos for the day. I ... A: As far as nights out on the town, the hair style is dictated by the outfit. The side braid, though ... | |
| waitress hair | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I just recently got a job being a waitress for fairly formal weddings. I have to wear a tuxedo shirt ... A: The easiest way is to do a low pony, split the pony into 2 or 3 sections and twist them one at a ... | |
| wave noveau corrective | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: how long do you think I should wait to do another one? A: I'm a Mizani gal myself but I'd wait AT LEAST 2 weeks and 6 would be better. In the meantime, ... | |
| Hair Style for guys. | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a guy and I have brown frizzy hair which I would like to change. I would like to have my hair ... A: There's not really and easy/permanent/cheap way to do what you're wanting to do. Unless you wear ... | |
| hair color | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: i have had black hair and want it lighter.i was told to strip it so i did now its a red brown how ... A: I do not, under any circumstances recommend doing color at home. As for whether or not you can get ... | |
| First gray green highlights, now brassy yellow | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I had highlights done on my dark blonde hair yesterday and they came out a grayish white and a ... A: You need to call the salon where you got your hair done. I am assuming you paid for it. ... | |
| curling hair | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping to get some advice on keeping a curl in my very limp hair. I use hot rollers and have ... A: Have you ever had any luck keeping curl in your hair when a stylist does it? There are so many ... | |
| bad perm | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I had really curly hair when I was younger . It was a nice ringlet curl. As I aged my hair was not ... A: Have you had all of the damaging perm cut off? If your hair is still damaged on the ends it will ... | |
| Uneven head shape | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: ..I am a 23 year old male with black hairs working as a CPA. I have a bit of uneven shape. The side ... A: You'll just need to mention this to your stylist. It will depend on the direction your hair grows, ... | |
| Hair Color Shampoo | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently got my hair touched up and it came out a little light at the root, so they put a toner in ... A: The way the colored shampoo's work is they have direct dye molecules in them. The sit on the out ... | |
| Re-bleaching hair | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I have recently decided to dye my hair with a red rinse so that it is now a burgundy colour. I used ... A: If you have read any of my previous answers or my bio, you will know that I don't recommend doing ... | |
| In the process of going Natural…need help... | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I have only begun relaxing my hair (which all my life was washed and blown or pressed straight- till ... A: I would recommend using Broccato Curl Interrupted. It's a smoothing system. It's works great as a ... | |
| volume | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a very wide and round face, and I hate when my hair is flat. I have very thick and straight ... A: You're supposed to spray your hair before you back comb and use a backcombing brush, which is a ... | |
| Followup question about "anesthesia hair" | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: Dana. In May, you gave me some great suggestions about what to do with my 57-year-old, graying, ... A: Probably not. Redken has recently come out with two great solutions for you. One is called ... | |
| Black Wiry Hairs | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I have failed to find any dermatologist able to help me, and last time I had endocrine tests ... A: Everything I was able to find out about your situation points to hormones and/or the endocrine ... | |
| dry cofee brown color mix | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I am hairstylist i am regular visit this site to solve my haircolorin problems this help me alot i ... A: You only need to lift one level so lightener isn't necessary. You can do a soap cap to get your hair ... | |
| Hair Problem | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: i am a 22 years old girl i have done re-bonding 4 times. Its been about 5 months i did re-bonding ... A: Smoothing systems don't get your hair completely straight but they allow you to straighten it and ... | |
| Curls | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Hey Dana, I have a question about curling my hair. You see I got my hair done last week end and it ... A: Ok, then yep. Roll those babies tight! Be sure to apply gel throughout and comb it through with a ... | |
| Curls | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: Hey Dana, I have a question about curling my hair. You see I got my hair done last week end and it ... A: If your hair isn't curling or holding the curl, it sounds like it could be a couple of things. ... | |
| dry cofee brown color mix | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I am hairstylist i am regular visit this site to solve my haircolorin problems this help me alot i ... A: I haven't used Wella for several years so I'm probably not the best person to answer this question. ... | |
| 3 level colour change in a single process? | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have very natural dark brown hair, level 4 or possibly level 3, no noticible gold or red tints, ... A: Ok, first of all, I have to give you "the speech". If you read my profile or any of my responses to ... | |
| Hair dye washing out? | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I dyed my hair with garnier Nutrisse two days ago, and I've washed it twice. My mom, who has dyed ... A: Sometimes that happens if the first time after a color you don't rinse till the water runs clear. It ... | |
| Garnier, or Punky Colour? | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: i recently bought Garnier NUTRISSE in R3 light intense auburn, ive included a picture of my color ... A: If you have read my bio or any of my responses to other color questions, you would see that I never, ... | |
| bad perm | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I have medium long hair and got a perm a few months ago, it was never curly just tight waves like it ... A: Actually, on long hair, white rods should have given you lots of curl. Since it was done a few ... | |
| Curling my Rebonded hair | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: i would like to ask about my hair being permed permanently. for the past 6 years i rebond my hair ... A: You are on the right track if you're thinking you need to find a stylist and stick with just one. ... | |
| blood pressure meds and permanents | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: My mother had a work about a year ago and it did beautifuly, she had another one about 5 months ... A: LOL yeah, i have written some pretty fancy phrases myself! Yes. Actually, she needs to be sure and ... | |
| Perm | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I got a perm yesterday, and when the stylist asked me what I wanted, I firmly stated that I wanted, ... A: Did your stylist give you instructions on what to do with your hair? Curls don't just happen. You ... | |
| blood pressure meds and permanents | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: My mother had a work about a year ago and it did beautifuly, she had another one about 5 months ... A: I think you need to read your question. Darn smart phones aren't that smart. I'd rather not guess ... | |
| Red Hairdye | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I really want my hair this color, but I can't find the right dye.I heard in an interview that this ... A: This type of color will not be this bright if your natural hair color is very dark. Color is not as ... | |
| warm blonde to much cooler shade of blonde | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: Basically I want to know how to get my hair to a much cooler shade of blonde. I have been dyeing my ... A: Toners are designed to tweak, add balance or correct tones. In general, to get a true ash blond ... | |
| bangs again | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: Ok Dana, I got the bang going better, seriously better. BUT on 2nd day hair after I straighten the ... A: Dry shampoo - no water. Hence the name. You shake or spray it on, let it sit a few minutes and ... | |
| Hair breakage? | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: Hey Dana, I have a concern about my hair. Since about end of 7th grade up until now my 10th grade ... A: I don't think you have anything to worry about. Everyone loses 75 to 100 hairs a day and long, thick ... | |
| Hair Coloring | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: I Have Hair The Color Of Selena Gomez's But I Wanted To Find A Temporary Hair Spray That Would Show ... A: The sprays don't work very well. Honestly, clip in hair extensions work fabulously well, are ... | |
| bangs again | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: Ok Dana, I got the bang going better, seriously better. BUT on 2nd day hair after I straighten the ... A: Glad to hear your making progress. :c) be careful not to put too much product on the ends. That will ... | |
| perms | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: In picture number two, the perm that the women has I was wondering what kind of perm it is? Im going ... A: I don't see any pics or links but what I can tell you is this. There is no universal language for ... | |
| Hate my haircolor | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I have long dk. blonde hair that is starting to gray (dk. gray not white)I usually have whitish ... A: You have had to pay every time for something you are so dissatisfied with? From what you have told ... | |
| L'Oreal Excellence HiColor Red Fire | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: Umm, Ima Dye My Hair As Soon As I Find The Right dye And Everything. But The Bottom Part Of My Hair ... A: I am unable to open the link you posted for me so I can't really answer your question. Can you try ... | |
| Getting a pixie cut | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: This shows the shape of my face: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66080633@N02/6017255982/ And this is ... A: I think you will look adorable in a pixie. I tend to think the first one is particularly cute but ... | |
| My Brother's Wedding | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: and I'm attending my Brother's Wedding. He has a black wedding, so obviously black dress. What ... A: Your dress will determine how to wear your hair. If the wedding is somewhat formal you can't go ... | |
| Putting Pigment Back Into Hair | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me with regards to "filling" the hair. I bleached my hair to nearly ... A: Kudos for your exceptional research skills and stick-to-it attitude. I have to begin with what I ... | |
| Hair Color on a Budget | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have short hair that is a little below my chin that I have been having highlighted every 3 or 4 ... A: Talk to your stylist. You won't be the first or last to have budget concerns and when my clients ... | |
| perms | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: Have had numerous perms, but last Wed. got a paul mitchell perm and now when i wet my hair to wash, ... A: The smell is worse when it's wet because the hair shaft swells when it's wet. All odors, good and ... | |
| Hair Straightening | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a 15 year old boy (living in England) and, because of I have horribly frizzy hair and do not ... A: Straightening is definitely something you need to have done by a pro. I don't recommend doing it at ... | |
| Sun and color | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Ms. Sear, I will be brief, I am certain you are busy. I have dirty grey white brown hair color. I ... A: If your hair is turning out orange on the first application, you might mention that before the next ... | |
| perms | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: Have had numerous perms, but last Wed. got a paul mitchell perm and now when i wet my hair to wash, ... A: It sounds like the perm solution was not rinsed well enough before the neutralizer was applied. The ... | |
| bangs | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a major colic, as you can see right in my bangs area adn I 've tried so hard to get a side ... A: It took me a minute to figure out what you were saying to me. I think you cowlick! LOL OK, it ... | |
| Oily Hair | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm having an issue with my hair that's starting to bother me. I've been out of school for the ... A: It's more likely that you're not rinsing enough. Try conditioning first and then shampooing after. ... | |
| highlights faded | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I am soo disappointe with my hair...eres afew questions for u...what is the best brand of haircolor ... A: Your question was a bit hard to follow however, I would recommend trying a clarifier on your hair. ... | |
| Hair Color Shampoo | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Then the follwoing week i went back to the salon and i put some highliths in my hair and they came ... A: I would follow the recommendations of the stylist. When I recommend blue-ing shampoos and ... | |
| ISO maintamer | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I used ISO maintamer and didn't like the results. 1 box didn't cover my daughter's whole head and ... A: This is why we are not supposed to sell professional only products to people who are not licensed. ... | |
| daughter's too fine hair | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: Help! My 2 y.o. daughter's hair is awful! My own hair is thick and greasy and I have no idea how ... A: Since your daughter is only 2 years old, I imagine that as she starts growing her big girl hair it ... | |
| right haircolor technique | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Ok I have really thick hair that appears to be very dry and oily at scalp lately. I wonder if it has ... A: You need toner. Toner usually makes hair look shinier and healthier, by the way. Not the other way ... | |
| Redken Hair color | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I have recently lost my job, and can no longer afford to pay someone to color my hair. I have 25% ... A: First of all, I never recommend doing color at home. Second, since you are not allowed to buy ... | |
| Hair Straightening Prdocuts | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I have had my hair chemically straightened twice and I am due for my 3rd session. The first 2 were ... A: It depends on the Keratin Smoothing System you use but I use Brocato CurlInterrupted and it is ... | |
| Hair Help | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I did not like it it was too red. I got a gloss done to it the week after and it came out too dark. ... A: Keira looks great in brown with gold highlights. That being said, go to www.redken.com and use their ... | |
| Haircut and color | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Can I pull off this haircut? and With which edgy colors? I'm 25 and a mother of 2. This is the cut: ... A: The cut would look great, however, controlling the curl to get that look is going to be extremely ... | |
| Frizzy hair. | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm 15 year old from India .My hair are quite long and frizzy , so i have to use a flat iron ... A: You need products designed for curly hair. I don't know what pro lines you have available to you ... | |
| hair | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have fine tight curly extremely frizzy hair(white decent). I was thinking of doing the keratin but ... A: There are many systems available now that are formaldehyde free. My fave is Brocato ... | |
| Haircare | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I had permanent straightening on my hair 3 years ago with Matrix, I now want to get a perm, the ... A: It depends on why she doesn't recommend it. If she doesn't think your hair is in good enough ... | |
| Extensins | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have african american hair,so i perm it to get rid of my afro.now i want clip in extensions,not ... A: I would recommend waiting until your relaxer can be cut off and then do a texturizer to match the ... | |
| Would a fowhawk look good? | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: So this winter I was thinking about cutting it short and getting a longish fowhawk (2.5-3 inches at ... A: It doesn't have as much to do with the height if your forehead as it does the shape of your face. ... | |
| colour correction of platinum hair | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I ditched my long term colourist when I had my long blonde hair cut to a pixie cut and she kept ... A: I'm not a huge fan of the dark base either when it's paired with very light blond. The simple answer ... | |
| New hairstyle | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I am very bored with my current hairstyle and it doesn't do much for me. I want something new but it ... A: I can't really answer that question. Your hair is a different shade on all 4 of my devices. I have a ... | |
| cutting hair with razors | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I was told that getting your hair cut with razors (blades, etc) as opposed to scissors will damage ... A: I love and use razors all the time. In fact, I may use a razor more than shears. It's true that a ... | |
| partial perm | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I had an ISO perm 4 mths ago My hair is about 1 1/2 inches above my shoulders. I get my hair cut & ... A: Ther are a couple of ways. She ca use end wraps designed to block the solution. She would have to ... | |
| hair correction | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: hi iam anew hairdresser who wants to know if u have a client with darker ash blond from midshaft to ... A: Nope. No stripping of hair color if the hair is already over processed. I would use 2 toners for ... | |
| New hairstyle | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I am very bored with my current hairstyle and it doesn't do much for me. I want something new but it ... A: Oh my! I had about 8 links here for you and they all disappeared! Now, it's nearly 1:00 a.m. and I ... | |
| hair-stresser! | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: i have a perming exam tomorrow morning and i have already failed it twice, if i fail again i wont be ... A: That's a pretty broad question. Can you give me an idea of what you need explained? There's no way ... | |
| New hairstyle | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I am very bored with my current hairstyle and it doesn't do much for me. I want something new but it ... A: Without actually being able to see you these are only guesses but here are some designs that a work ... | |
| hair cut point cut | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have long hair past my shoulders and I want to know I got some layers put back in a little I told ... A: I don't understand why you can't tell. It is highly unlikely that you have the exact same amount of ... | |
| hair cut point cut | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have long hair past my shoulders and I want to know I got some layers put back in a little I told ... A: It doesn't have anything to do with how thick it is. Point cutting is great when you are worried ... | |
| Body Wave | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have just below shoulder length fine hair. Years ago my hair had so much volume and curl. Now it ... A: If you have been highlighting your hair at home, I don't recommend any other chemical servces. ... | |
| haircut best for my kind of hair | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have long hair long and it is way past my shoulders and VERY THICK and pretty dry because i have ... A: What makes you think you didn't get a good haircut? If your hair is laying well, styling easily,and ... | |
| Lightened roots | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I had my hair done at a salon the other day. I've got very dark hair and was having a permanent ... A: It sounds like they got more lift than the expected. There are many factors that can cause this but ... | |
| re perming hair | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: 1 week ago I permed an 80 year old lady's hair. her hair is fairly fine, but not too bad. i used ... A: In general, if hair is curly when it's wet but straight when its dry it's either been overprocesed ... | |
| Afro growing advice | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: Hey, got quite a couple of questions about growing an afro. Im black, 16 and usually My hair grows ... A: You need to be deep conditioning your hair on a regular basis. It needs moisture for sure. Your hair ... | |
| hair color and face rash | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I colored my daughters hair. She broke out with a rash on her cheeks and ears. Doctor said was ... A: Did the Dr. happen to do any tests to find out what your daughter is allergic to? Without knowing ... | |
| flat iron | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: my flat iron, even on low settings tends to right away with the first run throughs on my bangs leave ... A: 3 years isn't unusual if you use it everyday however, I have had Hot Tools that have lasted so long ... | |
| 30 Day Keratin Treatment? | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: Dana. You were kind enough to answer my question regarding color and my curly hair a few months ... A: See if you can find the Brocato CurlInterrupted products. The shampoo, conditioner (smoothing and ... | |
| hair straightening | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm a Nigerian girl who has decided to stop using relaxers and start using texturizers. My question ... A: It depends on the texturizing product you use. I use Brocato CurlInterrupted and Mizani Butter Blend ... | |
| questions about mynext step | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have african american textured here of several different textures. the kinkiest is just the front ... A: I hope your health has improved. I love the Rusk line. The reason you don't see a treatment for ... | |
| Hair thinning | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I have thin, black hair and I have tried everything that friends recommend, but they don't seem to ... A: As far as products go my current face is the new Intraforce by Redken. You can learn more about it ... | |
| flat iron | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: my flat iron, even on low settings tends to right away with the first run throughs on my bangs leave ... A: If starts smelling like it's burning, I wouldn't recommend you continue passing the iron through it. ... | |
| Keratin Hair Straightening | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Can you please let me know if it is okay to have a keratin hair straightening treatment while I am ... A: I would avoid the Brazilian treatments, because while they often claim to be formaldehyde free, it ... | |
| hair relaxer | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have thin curly frizzy hair. I am trying to find an all natural organic hair relaxer I can ... A: I would highly recommend you avoid relaxers on your fine hair. Try Brocato Curl Interrupted ... | |
| Keratin Brazilian Straightener | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I have thick curly/coarse hair and have the Keratin Brazilian treatment for over a year. My hair is ... A: Your hairdresser will know if the Brazilian treatment you had and the relaxer s/he uses are ... | |
| hair color | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm 45 years old with dark brown hair. I colored my hair pretty much the same color just to cover my ... A: There are many colors that will suit you but the best shades are determined by the skin tone. If you ... | |
| Summerball Hairstyle | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have my dress but do not know what to do with my hair. My hair is blonde, very thick and very ... A: Low chignons and messy buns are huge this season and perfect for longer hair. I'll post some links ... | |
| hair | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I hope you are doing well, I have question about hairspary and mousse/gel. My hair lenght is to ... A: There isn't one hair spray that does it all. I would need to know much more. The texture, length, ... | |
| hair type | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: So I want carpet hair, kind of like black people tend to have it. What must I do achieve this goal? A: I have no idea. Your hair type, how straight, curly, thick, thin, etc., determine what you can and ... | |
| Hey there again! | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: Ok I've finally gotten the nerve to color hair, remember me? I was the one cutting those white ... A: The higher the contrast, the sooner you'll see new growth. My hair grows very quicklyand I have the ... | |
| This May Be A Stupid Question | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: For My Birthday (Turning 11). Im Dying My Hair Red. Which Way (Ex. Streaks, All Color, etc.) Will ... A: Because you have such dark hair, I would recommend just a few bits of red here and there with a ... | |
| thick curly hair | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has very thick curly hair and a round face we are having a very hard time brushing it ... A: It really depends on the hair texture, etc. Generally, the shorter it is, the curlier it is which is ... | |
| hair colour | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: my hair at the moment is blue black i have joico N1 Black amethyst to put on it i am just wondering ... A: There's no way for me to know this without being able to see you or knowing a lot more. I am ... | |
| hairstyling | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: hey, i was thinking about getting a haircut but i dont know what to get. i'm a sophmore in high ... A: I can't tell you what would look good on you if I can't see you. However, you don't have to know ... | |
| Matrix hair color Logics DNA and Logics permanent color creme | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: What is the difference between Matrix Logics permanent colorcreme and Logics DNA Permanent gelucent ... A: Unfortunately, I have been using another color line exclusively for the past 5 years and I'm unable ... | |
| Wave Noveau on Texturized hair ?? | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: It's me again okay I have more info to ask the same question on. The texturizer I have been using is ... A: I still can't tell you for sure that the two different brands will be compatible. That's exactly ... | |
| Wanna-Be Cosmetologist, Help Neutralizing Orange/Red Tones | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Sear! I apologize in advance if this is WAY too much info, I just want to make sure you have ... A: Are you a student? Here's the thing, what you are wanting to do would tax a seasoned colorist. The ... | |
| Hair Growth | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: My hair used to be long, thick, and beautiful. I got the thought into my head the I wanted to cut ... A: If you can get your hair very long it probably grows about an inch a month. The only thing you can ... | |
| toners | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: well i wanted to know what toners you recommend because i havent found a toner i like and i want ... A: I still need you to answer the questions I asked before. What color are you trying to achieve? Do ... | |
| Dying hair blonde | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: For the last couple of years I was platinum blonde- about a level 9 ash- so there was a lot of ... A: It sounds like you used permanent color rather than a toner or glaze to darken your hair which I ... | |
| Dyed hair back to original color | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I dyed my hair using natural instincts about six months ago. It was the one that is supposed to wash ... A: I'm going to trust that you used a product that was truly temporary and didn't accidentally pick up ... | |
| Puffy Hair | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: Sear, I hope you can help me! I'm a 22 year old male with relatively short hair. I get the sides cut ... A: It sounds like you have very coarse hair. If it makes you feel any better, everyone with very coarse ... | |
| Texturizer to Wave Noveau | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: As a way to cope with college life I wanted to get the wave nouveau but I have been getting my hair ... A: It depends on what has been used on your hair before. I would recommend contacting the folks at ... | |
| hey | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: here i am again askin you a question...what toner do you recommend for blonde..really light blonde ... A: It depends. What is the target color? Is there any warmth left in it? When hair has been lightened ... | |
| How do i fix my hot roots? | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: So I recently dyed my hair at home using "Ion" brand 7IR and a 30 vol. developer. I previously had ... A: Color does not lift color. You now have a corrective color situation that would require lifting and ... | |
| ash highlights turned gray | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I had very blonde highlights until yesterday; I went darker (ash golden brown) and left some of the ... A: Since you paid a professional for their expertise, I would highly suggest you go back to the salon ... | |
| Long Hair | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I've been growing my hair for a while now and we have a prom 1st July so I wanted it in full length ... A: You'll just have to trim the layers too. It won't remove much length if you just trim off the split ... | |
| Hair color question | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I am a 48 year old cosmetologist student. So, yes my roots come in gray every 3 weeks if not sooner. ... A: HOORAY for going to cosmetology school!!! Ok, here's the deal. 20 volume is the ideal formulation ... | |
| Too early for chemicals | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I've had a relaxer since highschool days and since my freshmen year of college- I've decided to go ... A: I would wait. Wave Nouveau isn't one of my favorite products but a lot of people like it. I would ... | |
| Hair | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Hey, So I would really like hair like Ryan Seacret, but for some reason I can't get that look. This ... A: I like that haircut too. The texture, growth patterns and thickness of your hair play a big part in ... | |
| dread new growth | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: This seems to be a fairly simple "no" but I've had my dreads for about 13-14 months nd all of my ... A: I don't think a blow out kit is the way to go. One of my clients was having the same issue. The ... | |
| home hair colouring over salon coloured hair | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: Two days ago I had an all over blonde high lift tint on my hair after having highlights for some ... A: I wouldn't risk putting anything over it. Besides, all it needs is toner and you just had it done ... | |
| How to keep curly hair with out rewetting it or using a curling iron | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: My hair is naturally curly but for the past couple of years I have been straighting my hair alot so ... A: It sounds like you could use some protein based deep conditioning treatments. Since curly hair is ... | |
| Pondering Hair-cut | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: My name is Alison, I'm in 8th grade and I'm 14. I've had longer blonde hair for a while, then last ... A: Your best bet is to gather a bunch of pictures. Some of styles you do like, and some of styles you ... | |
| Hair Care | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know what kind of hairdressing I can use on my hair daily. My hair is thin and very ... A: Ok, well it is the curse of curly hair for it to be dry so lets start there. I hate to say this, but ... | |
| Need suggestions for hair color/cut please? | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I am completely clueless when it comes to hair, and have always struggled with not only styling my ... A: I have to wonder where you have been getting your hair done that you haven't had a designer make ... | |
| Hair Care | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know what kind of hairdressing I can use on my hair daily. My hair is thin and very ... A: I would have to know a lot more about your hair to answer this question in detail. How do you wear ... | |
| "Lifting" color appears to be frying my hair! | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have been having the same stylist cut my hair for the past 5 years. I have fine-textured curly ... A: Do you happen too know which brand of color your stylist uses? I am at work right now but I can't ... | |
| Going darker blond | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I am a light warm blond (the box say's 110) and I wanted to go a bit darker still blond but I ... A: I'm afraid that your concerns about turning your hair orange are valid. By the way, I never under ... | |
| Suddenly oily hair | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: Am 27 years old, still young lady :P. Hit myself on a new weird problem, that i really don't know ... A: It sounds like a hormonal thing. Since you are experiencing acne as well as oily scalp, it could be ... | |
| hair toner | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Today i got my hair bleached as always however my hairdresser used a bluish purple toner and pretty ... A: Hoya Melinda, Your stylist should do this for you. However, if going back in isn't an option, pick ... | |
| help,need a good prem | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: i need a good perm for my own hair,i have used synerfusion perm in my beauty shop for 20 yrs,now ... A: Yeah,Synerfusion was great. Have you tried Tressa perms? They're my favorite and have been my perms ... | |
| side effects of xtenso | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a bit wavy hair, I want to keep them open but they are not easily manageable. I wanted to go ... A: As far as the X-Tenso is concerned,there doesn't seem to be any adverse affects. It is not ... | |
| perming | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I just got a job as a Customer service rep with a company that is big on image, so my hair has to be ... A: Brocato's CurlInterrupted (all one word) has been a tremendous help for my clients with new growth ... | |
| I don't know what to do with my hair? | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old boy and I want a haircut that makes me look handsome and attractive to girls. ... A: First of all, if you mark this question to private , no one else will be able to see it or your ... | |
| Perm | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I got a childs relaxer about 5 weeks ago. Before that my hair had been braided for around 5-6 ... A: I have never used that relaxer so i tried to research it to answer your question. Unfortunately, I ... | |
| gold blonde to -- something else -- | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I have dark brown hair naturally, bleached it to lighter yellow color 6 months ago and then put dark ... A: Since your hair is already light and you've already had it damaged by bleach, I would highly ... | |
| Hair Color | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I presently color my hair with Level 4N with Wellas Color Charm with level 20 vol developer. I have ... A: You sound like a hairdresser. Why are you concerned about highlighting close to your face? Just ... | |
| Hair color advice | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: like Auburn) so i waited a month and i went back to get it lighter. They did a touch up and a ... A: Tell them exactly what you told me. And no, brown with red is not auburn. Auburn is brown with ... | |
| can i remove my hair color safely | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: My natural hair color is medium brown. I put some highlights in.But I put more than I really ... A: I have to begin with what I tell everyone. I never, under any circumstances, recommend doing color ... | |
| hair | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: how do i get the orangeade and red out of my hair A: I have no idea. I'm going to need a lot more information. How did you get orangeade in your hair? ... | |
| African-American styles | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: Im 14 and I have african american hair.What are some styles I can do at home that aren't braids,just ... A: Without more information about your hair, I can't really make any suggestions. Texture, length, size ... | |
| Static Electricity in hair | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: After switching to Organix, Morroccan Argan Oil conditioner, I am experiencing static in my hair, ... A: If you have static, you need moisture. The argan oil is great for your hair but it sounds like you ... | |
| Keratin | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I have used Brazilian Keratin complex this morning, my colored hair (blond) has gone yellow, is this ... A: I'm not familiar with that product specifically, but it is not uncommon for treatments to fade ... | |
| summarizing up hair regimen! | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I've been reading your past answers, because they're interesting and you give very informative info. ... A: You are right all the way till you had a question. Protein treatments and deep conditioning ... | |
| different topic=color | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I've been reading your past answers, because they're interesting and you give very informative info. ... A: c ) I just love talkin' shop! Ok, first of all, I never JUST condition. If I get my hair wet, I ... | |
| Prom hair style | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have really short hair. I had it cut really short a two years ago (so short I was once mistaken ... A: I always resort to curls and twisting when I want an up-do'esque look on shorter hair. I had a bride ... | |
| different topic=color | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I've been reading your past answers, because they're interesting and you give very informative info. ... A: Don't panic. It isn't as hard or as terrible as it sounds. I use Redken color and I was able to ... | |
| hair oil | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Is it true that olive oil in the hair is not good for hair. I've always used it because it seems to ... A: What dimethicone does is add shine and slip. The slip helps to move the product through the hair, ... | |
| hair oil | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Is it true that olive oil in the hair is not good for hair. I've always used it because it seems to ... A: Are you using products designed for hair or mixing up stuff in the kitchen? If it's hair care ... | |
| Redken Color Gels | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I am not a professional. I am probably a natural level 5-6 with gold and red tones. The front of ... A: I wouldn't recommend it. Gels is a great color line, but the best thing to use for toning is not an ... | |
| Perm concerns | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: Recently, I purchased a lightening shampoo as an alternative to highlights because I was hoping to ... A: I'm not convinced that shampoo does any lightening and I wouldn't use it if you're going to get a ... | |
| hair oil | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: Is it true that olive oil in the hair is not good for hair. I've always used it because it seems to ... A: Most products like Olive Oil, mayonnaise and all the other home remedies only coat the outside of ... | |
| loss of hair fall | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: i have taken loreal rebonding . but after one month i m suffering from hairloss. now can i overcome ... A: You need to contact the salon that did the service for you. There is a big difference between hair ... | |
| Clairol Luminize | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I use Luminize about once a month. It is a great conditioner and lightener. Since Clairol stopped ... A: I was using Luminize 29 years ago in hair school. Unfortunately, there really isn't anything on the ... | |
| Shine bond therphy by loreal | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I have long hair and want to straight and rebond my hair.I want shine and tangle free straight ... A: I don't know anything about the L'Oreal Shine Bond Therapy. If you already know that others have had ... | |
| Hair Rebonding | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: i want to know , what kind of hair band can i use after 3 days of rebonding to avoid my hair from ... A: I don't know what you mean by hair band. Are you talking about those used for pony tails? In ... | |
| Backcombing hair | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have medium thickness hair, which is a bit frizzy (though I can easily tame it with curl-enhancing ... A: Hair will part anywhere there's a plane on the head. And they're all over the place. Try blowing ... | |
| Haircut and Color | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have two sets of questions about my hair, if you don't mind answering both! I have long (stops ... A: First of all, hair needs to be cut for volume. If layers are put in by pulling the hair straight up, ... | |
| Platinum hair with lowlights for dimension | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I have platinum hair. I want to add lowlights for dimension without going to dark. I don't want my ... A: If your hair is platinum, don't try toning it yourself. Adding a few lowlights at a salon will not ... | |
| natural ways to make my hair lighter? | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: i have medium-dark brown hair, and i thought of using lemon juice to make it lighter, but then i ... A: Sorry but no. The sun will do it naturally for you. Putting anything on your hair to help it lift ... | |
| Thick, and Curls at the ends | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I have really thick hair that is medium length and the longer it gets the straighter it gets but it ... A: While hair cuts will allow you to style your hair more easily, you can't really cut curly hair ... | |
| Haircut | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Which hair cut should i prefer? I have curly,wavy and long hairs. A: You have beautiful hair. I would look for a style that will work with your natural curl. Light ... | |
| perm too flat! | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I just got a perm yesterday and I showed the hairdresser two photos, one picture was an example of ... A: I suspect it's going to look a lot different once you shampoo. Be sure to use shampoo for chemically ... | |
| Hair Behavior | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I am 30 and male, and largely just brush my hair and wash it with Nutrigena T Gel(beyond using ... A: Did you put in your zip code? Even small towns have salons that carry Redken. As for the brushing ... | |
| meds and a new permanent | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: What other medication besides heart medications that would prevent a perm from taking? I am on ... A: Any medication, especially one taken long term can affect your hair. They don't always, but any of ... | |
| compatibility between Bionic and Opti smooth | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I have Bionic in my hair. My beautician do me some very nice curls every time i go, is great but is ... A: Obviously I didn't express myself very well. I understood your question and my reply remains the ... | |
| highlights from foil too blonde or light | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I had a foil for the second time in 4 months. First time it was perfect. I have dark blonde hair ... A: Since you just had it done yesterday, your stylist should be more than happy to fix it for you. If ... | |
| S-Curl texturizer didn't work! | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm an African American girl with very soft but stubborn (kinky) hair. I've been getting a relaxer ... A: Your best bet is to call the hotline for whoever makes the product you used and asking them. I am ... | |
| Hair Behavior | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I am 30 and male, and largely just brush my hair and wash it with Nutrigena T Gel(beyond using ... A: Sorry but no. Hair grows the way it does from the inside out so what you do to the outside won't ... | |
| Bionic and Opti smooth | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have Bionic in my hair. My beautician do me some very nice curls every time i go, is great but is ... A: If your stylist uses both products and has been able to switch clients to one or the other, I would ... | |
| hair care products | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I have short thin hair. I use a flat iron and spike it on top and my husband loves it. I used to use ... A: This would be easier if I knew what other products you've already tried but in general, the 12 is ... | |
| short haircut for a rebonded hair with a chubby round face | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I have this really long hair but ever since I got a job I want to cut it short so that it wouldn't ... A: Without actually being able to see you, it's difficult to say. I'm not sure why you think the ... | |
| over processed hair | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have naturally curly hair and I decided to put some highlights in it. After the hair dresser did ... A: I am so sorry for the delay in my response. I travel for work and missed this post. It sounds to me ... | |
| Hair color | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I recently a couple weeks ago or more had some lowlights put in over top an extremely bad double ... A: It sounds like you need some in salon conditioning treatments. Also, be sure that the treatments ... | |
| Hair coloring | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Ok so my hair right now is a redish-brown color all over but right now I want to dye the bottom half ... A: Yes, I think darkest brown with a red or red/violet reflect would look even better and I'm not to ... | |
| Botched Base Color Correction Request | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I had a natural dark blond/light brown base with blond highlights. Last time I went to my ... A: I think what I would do if you sat in my chair, would be to foil your hair. The foils that were ... | |
| healthy hair | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: im 18 and i recently had my hair cut short , becuz i used to bleach it and it got to damaged. I ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response. I was traveling on business and set up dates to be offline but ... | |
| red hair | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: i recentlky dyed my bleach blond hair (naturally strawberry blonde) a dark red, this came out ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response. I was traveling on business and set up dates to be offline but ... | |
| Hairstyle | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I really like the hairstyle Christian Slater wears in the film True Romance; ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response. I was traveling on business and set up dates to be offline but ... | |
| hair wash | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: i recentlyheard about washing hair with baking soda and apple cider vinegar, i tried it and i ... A: First of all, using babking soda alone isn't going to get your hair clean. You can add it to your ... | |
| Baliage Highlights | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: . im woundering if baliage highlights would work in my hair.. im a natural brunnette but over the ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response. I was traveling on business and set up dates to be offline but ... | |
| Influ'ance Body Wave | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: On Wednesday February 9th I had a salon stylist put a thio based body wave in my hair. I had been ... A: It does sound like it was not processed properly. It is most likely safe to re-do it in 4 weeks. ... | |
| Perm for sensitive skin | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I am 45 years old and I have fine hair. I have my hair colored and I am planning on perming my hair ... A: Perms aren't really formulated for sensitive skin. They are formulated, however, for color treated, ... | |
| Hair Relaxers | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I am caucasian, however, I have very wavy, kinky hair that is extremely difficult to straighten with ... A: Can you tell me what was used to straighten your hair? There are all different kinds. I can't make ... | |
| hair style | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Hey Im William I had a specific question about how to get a certain hair style worn by james ... A: Your best bet is going to be to show this photo to your your designer. Without being able to see ... | |
| Hair Relaxers | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I am caucasian, however, I have very wavy, kinky hair that is extremely difficult to straighten with ... A: Hair is hair. It varies in texture, thickness, density, etc., but products marketed to Caucasian or ... | |
| Hair treatment | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I am in desperate need for a hair treatment since I just ran out of my old (Sebastian - hydre) I ... A: Well, Joico is one of my all time favorites. The K-Pak line of Joico has two treatments that I often ... | |
| Curl Activator | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I recently cut my hair super low and permed it. But sometimes i would like to give it in a wet-curly ... A: Probably the Spradiance High Gloss Serum. I use that one a lot. The other one I use is the ... | |
| hair style | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I am at odds as to how to style my hair. It is shoulder-length, thick with natural wave. My face ... A: Let's start with the most obvious. You don't need to look pretty while you're working out. Having ... | |
| need hair styling tips | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: How do i style my hair like Jared Padalecki from supernatural tv show? i already have the haircut. ... A: Well, my advice remains the same. Get rid of the mousse. Also, haircutting and even styling is all ... | |
| bad colour | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: my hair has been coloured with a majirel high lift tint to make it blonde.Then a few weeks ago i ... A: I am assuming you're doing this at home? You really need to stop doing anything else to it. It's ... | |
| Curl Activator | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently cut my hair super low and permed it. But sometimes i would like to give it in a wet-curly ... A: :c ) When I'm styling my clients and using the Shimmer Reflects Gel, I don't use a separate curl ... | |
| need hair styling tips | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: How do i style my hair like Jared Padalecki from supernatural tv show? i already have the haircut. ... A: First of all, it sounds like you have curly hair. If you do, it is not going to look like Jared's. ... | |
| texturizer and dreads | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I started growing my afro the last week of august 2010. In jan 2011 While looking for products ... A: I did a bit of research before answering your question so forgive the delay in the response please. ... | |
| hi lift color | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: i am trying to hi lite wo/ using bleach and when i use a formula of clairol 12 v w/40v (double) my ... A: Actually, I have started using Shades for all my tint backs and tones. If you layer Shades, you ... | |
| New Cut | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I'm 5'3 and overweight. I have very thick, coarse hair that poofs and gives me headaches. My hair is ... A: This is not enough information for me to suggest a haircut. The best design is based on a lot of ... | |
| hair bleaching gone wrong | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a naturally medium brown hair color that I have been lightening with Ion permanent color 7n ... A: This is exactly why I never recommend doing color at home. If this doesn't go well, you're going to ... | |
| hi lift color | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: i am trying to hi lite wo/ using bleach and when i use a formula of clairol 12 v w/40v (double) my ... A: The best you're going to get with color on a level 4 is level 8, which of course is going to expose ... | |
| Curl Activator | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I recently cut my hair super low and permed it. But sometimes i would like to give it in a wet-curly ... A: My absolute FAVE is Mizani. I love that line and their styling aids condition AND style. Moisture is ... | |
| hi lift color | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: i am trying to hi lite wo/ using bleach and when i use a formula of clairol 12 v w/40v (double) my ... A: It depends on what color your hair is to begin with and what is already on your hair. Color will not ... | |
| curly hair | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have curly hair. At my last haircut the stylist made a part down the middle, separated my hair ... A: I don't know why this is still here because I answered it several days ago. Anyway, take a photo of ... | |
| new hairstyle | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I was curious about hairstyles. I don't know what would be the best hairstyle for me and I figured ... A: You are correct. Face shape, lifestyle, hair texture, and many other factors come into play when ... | |
| Corrective Color | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I had lowlights and highlights put in using Matrix colorsync 6w/6br mixed for the lowlights. It ... A: That is a lot in a couple of days. Enough with the permanent color. Why did they use a cap and then ... | |
| curly hair | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have curly hair. At my last haircut the stylist made a part down the middle, separated my hair ... A: While there is an exception to every rule, yes, that's what that means. I'm not sure I can visualize ... | |
| hair | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: i'm planning on getting my hair cut soon and i'd like to know what kind of hairstyle this is ... A: The problem you' re going to have is there's no universal language. This style is a pretty basic ... | |
| Hair color fades within 2-3 shampoos | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I've been doing hair for 24 years, and have not have this situation come up. I have a client that ... A: Have you asked her about the water? If she's in an older home, has well water, exercises a lot, ... | |
| lifting a level 4 to a level 6 | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: My question is in regards to a formula I learned years ago while at salon as a young cub in thee ... A: You are correct and there is actually a formula to it that works no matter what brand of color you ... | |
| Hair colouring | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: At the moment i have my hair shoulder length and it's dyed a golden blonde colour. I want to dye it ... A: I doubt that it will cost more. My tinting services cost a bit less than my lightening services but ... | |
| Hair colouring | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: At the moment i have my hair shoulder length and it's dyed a golden blonde colour. I want to dye it ... A: As long as you are going darker or not trying to cover a bright neon type color, stripping isn't ... | |
| spiral perm | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: can the regular perm rods be use to do a spiral perm or does it have to be the spiral cork screw rod A: If the designer knows how to wrap a perm with regular rods, they can be used. But there's more to it ... | |
| advise | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: hey dana thank you for answering my previous question!! i am a licensed cosmetologist...i graduated ... A: As far as the consultation goes, the easiest way to learn how to do a great consultation is to go to ... | |
| Rebonded hair to curly hair | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: my hair is rebonded for 6 months, and i want to have a curly hair. is it ok to curl my hair ... A: It depends on the products used to do the rebonding service, but in general, you can swim. However, ... | |
| japanese hair straightening gone bad | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: my name is Beverley an indian from south africa.i have recently visited a salon i have been to for ... A: I am so sorry to hear of your misfortune. I am hearing more and more stories like this. I don't know ... | |
| Perm to make hair kinky | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I purchased some virgin human hair extensions. I need t o process them to make them a little more ... A: It sounds like what you are trying to do is damage the hair a bit. Unfortunately, you are not going ... | |
| color correction | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have struggled with my hair color for many years. Everytime I would go to a salon to higlight my ... A: You cannot buy Redken color unless you are a licensed stylist. Shades EQ, which is the demi color ... | |
| assisting | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: to be an assistant do you walk in to a salon and ask to be an assistant or do you have to know ... A: It depends on where you live. In my state, you cannot be an assistant without a license. Some states ... | |
| Rebonded hair to curly hair | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: my hair is rebonded for 6 months, and i want to have a curly hair. is it ok to curl my hair ... A: Most likely you are going to need to return to the same hairdresser that did your rebonding service. ... | |
| what colour should i dye my hair? | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I am going to dye my hair within the next couple of days but am stuck for what colour to dye it, I ... A: I am assuming that you have color on your hair now. If that's the case, you won't be able to lighten ... | |
| daughter's hair | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: My 6 year old daughter has some damaged hair from swimming last summer, despite our wetting her hair ... A: You don't want to let the pool water dry into her hair. Are you getting her hair wet with just water ... | |
| drastic shedding of hair due to chemical damage | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: my hair started to fall drastically these past few days after my hair done with hair rebond. now i ... A: Yes, where the new hair is growing means your hair will and is growing back. There is a big ... | |
| advice plz.... | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old and I am looking to do something totally different with my hair I need a whole ... A: I get so many questions like this that it kind of surprises me. I would highly recommend that you ... | |
| Swimming-Hair | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Hey Dana, I swim every day immediately after school and have to go to job immediately afterwards. I ... A: A good leave in conditioner will work nicely for you but you really need to try to at least rinse ... | |
| Breakage due to bad Japanese straightening. | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I am a question that I am afraid to hear the answer to, but here goes. I went into a well known ... A: I am so sorry to hear this happened to you. This has been a common occurrence with the Japanese ... | |
| making hair more defined | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: my hair is shoulder length, thick, coarse and tapered around my face. When the beautician uses the ... A: Since your hair is coarse, you need a higher temperature to get your hair as smooth as your stylist ... | |
| color | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Anyone home? I asked this yesterday but no one got back to me. I am a natural medium to light ... A: (I answered this the day I got it, but found a couple of typos so I fixed them and I'm sending it ... | |
| Haircolouring | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: i am a hairdresser from Germany. As a child I had quite light blonde hair which i loved. For years i ... A: You have several options. Depending on the texture of your hair, which will determine the developer ... | |
| transitioning from foil to dye | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I simply cannot afford foil highlights any longer, and would like to grow them out and go with a ... A: My immediate question to you after reading your question is are you getting an all over ... | |
| Perm | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I used to get a Redkin Day into Night perm that worked wonderful on my hair with lots of gray rods. ... A: Keep me posted on this. While fine hair is probably the hardest hair to perm, the fact that you had ... | |
| Perm | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I used to get a Redkin Day into Night perm that worked wonderful on my hair with lots of gray rods. ... A: Interesting that you didn't like the Tressa perm. In my opinion, Tressa makes the best perms on the ... | |
| hair color | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I often highlight my own with just a basic hair lighter for medium dark brown hair. It gives it a ... A: First of all, and I say this to every one, I never recommend doing color on your own hair. That ... | |
| A Slimming Hairstyle? | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I have an oval face with somewhat full cheeks and lips and thick wavy brown hair but because my hair ... A: It's difficult for me to give you an answer without being able to see you. I have no idea what your ... | |
| what style? | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 23 year old male with a receding hairline (not too bad, and my hair is about an inch long so ... A: Avoid anything with a middle part and take advantage of the curl. As for a salon, I would recommend ... | |
| RE: comb-thru texturizer styles | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently put a texturizer in my hair(Silk Elements comb-thru texturizer) today. My hair is ... A: I have to start with my mantra. I never recommend doing chemical services at home. Ok, it sounds ... | |
| Relaxing hair? | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: So for a for just recently I've tried to relax my own hair using one the the home kits from the ... A: I never recommend doing chemical services at home. Hair doesn't have to be too long to relax, ... | |
| Hair Care | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old male. About three years ago I noticed that the top portion of my hair, the top of ... A: Still looks like eczema to me, especially since it is affecting the texture of your hair. The pics ... | |
| Hair Care | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old male. About three years ago I noticed that the top portion of my hair, the top of ... A: It sounds like eczema or psoriasis or something like it. I would be able to make a better guess if I ... | |
| breaking the base | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I saw a response you gave a girl regarding breaking the base, and I hope you would give me the same ... A: First of all, I must tell you what I tell everyone. I never, under any circumstances, recommend ... | |
| need a second opinion | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: i have been a stylist for about 15 years. I have almost always used loreal and wella for permanent ... A: I'm working 12 hrs today but when I get home tonight I'll share with what I discussed about your ... | |
| Corrective coloring | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I had my hair blue for a while, when it was time to get it back to a normal color I simply bleached ... A: You should probably avoid any more permanent color for the time being. Switch to a demi color and ... | |
| query regarding haifall due to rebonding. | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: i married 3 months back; i went for the rebonding of hairs for its straightening. the treatment was ... A: The expert you went to to find out what was going on should have been able to tell you more than I ... | |
| my hair is messed up | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Hellp well first i want this real chopy medium/short emo style haircut and i gave the lady the ... A: I can't really tell you how to fix it without being able to see your hair and the pic and what your ... | |
| Correcting too light & too red -- from Well Koleston product | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: my hair came out too red and many shades too light. the beauty school (santa monica) used these ... A: The fix is simple. Don't let them put any permanent color on your hair for the tint back. Demi color ... | |
| Dark hair or no? | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: So my hair color is lightish brown with blonde highlights i put in for the summer. I want to go ... A: I can't really tell you what color would look good based on a description of blue eyes and lightish ... | |
| Is my hair loss permenant? | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: im an 18 year old girl. and couple of years ago i was sooooo stupid and i started shampooing and ... A: You are most welcome. :c ) In that case, you might consider a visit to your doctor to make sure ... | |
| Curly+ frizzy hair | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have very naturally curly hair. It because very frizzy when it's humid out and if I don't sleep ... A: Any "natural ways" of straightening your hair are only going to last until it gets wet and be ... | |
| Is my hair loss permenant? | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: im an 18 year old girl. and couple of years ago i was sooooo stupid and i started shampooing and ... A: I shampoo, condition and blow dry my hair daily and have pretty much since middle school. Unless ... | |
| perms | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I got a perm. My hair is pretty healthy only color depositing to hide roots that are about two ... A: It depends on the type of perm you got. Your best bet is to ask your stylist about how soon you can ... | |
| Corrective coloring | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I had a client that wanted her hair from black to blonde again. I tried using several products we ... A: Do me a favor and set this discussion as private please. I didn't notice til now that it's open for ... | |
| Corrective coloring | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I had a client that wanted her hair from black to blonde again. I tried using several products we ... A: I'm going to need. Lot more information. What was used to dye her hair black? What was on her hair ... | |
| Keratin Treatment | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I've recently switched Keratin Treatments from Salerm to Coppola brand. Ive had the Coppola brand ... A: I do not use either of those product lines so I did a bit of research. It looks like you should be ... | |
| perms | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I had a perm a week ago to make my hair "wash and wear" curly (my hair is short and layered) and ... A: It's hard to say. First and most important, baby shampoo is not your best bet, it isn't gentle. It's ... | |
| hair dye burn | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: my sister is a hairstylist who works out of her home. she recently had a client call and say she had ... A: It's hard to say. Generally, if it's a chemical burn, she would have felt some discomfort during ... | |
| Highlighting over haircolor | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I have highlighted my hair for 15 years. I started having some breakage, so I went back to my ... A: You're most welcome, and while I don't work in Orange County,who needs a good excuse to go to CA? ... | |
| which developer should i use? | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: ok.. im not sure what products should i use.. u have black hair colored like 2 months ago.. now i ... A: I have to tell you, I never recommend doing hair color at home for any reason. Are you planning on ... | |
| Highlighting over haircolor | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I have highlighted my hair for 15 years. I started having some breakage, so I went back to my ... A: It is possible to highlight over colored hair. I do it all the time for my gray clients. However, ... | |
| Rebonding hair | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm 13 years old, and i wish to rebond my hair, to make it look better . My hair is not really ... A: Well, yes, you'll use shampoo and conditioner anyway, but the type you use will not be the same as ... | |
| Rebonding hair | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm 13 years old, and i wish to rebond my hair, to make it look better . My hair is not really ... A: It will depend on what is used on your hair and the condition it is after the service. I hope you ... | |
| coloring over blond streaks | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I've been getting blond highlight and lowlight med brown foils over my natural dark brown hair for ... A: Sorry to hear about the communication issues with your colorist. I would highly recommend finding a ... | |
| Goldwell Developer | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I purchased Goldwell Colorance Demi-Permanent Hair Color and was confused as to which developer to ... A: I wasn't being cheeky. Yes, I am a licensed pro. Have been for 28 years. I thought I did simply ... | |
| Goldwell Developer | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I purchased Goldwell Colorance Demi-Permanent Hair Color and was confused as to which developer to ... A: Sounds like you got the wrong thing. Goldwell is a pro only color and if you're not a licensed ... | |
| bad coloring | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: i had colored my hair dark brown this last may for graduation, since then my hair has lightened up a ... A: Congratulations on your graduation! :c ) I'm not sure what you are trying to achieve but I would ... | |
| damaged hair | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: so right now my hair is sort of damaged-- i think the elistisity has gone out or something!! It ... A: Sorry, I didn't see your follow up question. It would be hard for me to suggest a cut without being ... | |
| color correction | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: My client is a level 5. Her hair has most likely been over-processed. Her ends and last few inches ... A: Yep, you sure do. Anytime you are doing a tint back and you're darkening 2 levels or more, you will ... | |
| Demi-permanent hair color | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my hair colored at a salon, with a matrix colorsync 7m. My hair is long, curly, ... A: Your hair grabbed a dark brown because the formulation needed to be tweaked. This is a common issue ... | |
| damaged hair | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: so right now my hair is sort of damaged-- i think the elistisity has gone out or something!! It ... A: If the Keratin treatment you are considering is a chemical straightening system, I would highly ... | |
| Damaged hair after rebonding | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: My hair was thick and wavy before i permanently straighten 'em. But now my hair dropped a lot and ... A: Without being able to see you or your hair, I can't really make any suggestions as to a style to cut ... | |
| Perm Problems | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I have been getting perms for 5 years. During the past year or so my hair doesn't hold the curl ... A: I can only guess because I don't know which perms are being use, or the process, but it almost ... | |
| Hair shedding......a lot!! | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I am an African American woman and I've had relaxers since I was like 8. I had gotten a touch-up ... A: First of all, there's a difference between shedding, or falling out and breaking off. If it's ... | |
| How do i get the best out of my thick, curly hair | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm 16 and i live in the UK. (i'm a guy too) and to be honest, before i didn't really care much ... A: Wow. Ok. Well,I'm not sure what you mean by "chemical-filled cream or conditioner" if you are ... | |
| hair color | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I had very blonde hair (a 10) from bleaching it this summer and loved it but wanted to go darker for ... A: If you have read any of my responses, you'll know that I never, under any circumstances, recommend ... | |
| "ringlet" curls | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have short hair, about 2 1/2 inches below my ears, and I really want corkscrew ringlets, not a ... A: Your hair should perm easily if it's colored. As for what type of perm, what you need to know about ... | |
| Hair Rebonding. | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I am Supriya and I am 19 years old. I got my hair rebonded a week back from a reputed salon (with ... A: That is what I suspected. It means your hair was under processed. They will most likely treat your ... | |
| working in two separate salons | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to find this information out, but having a hard time. My question is, can you ... A: It depends on the salons. Some will consider it a conflict of interest. Some even require an ... | |
| growing out relaxer | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: because i've only been getting relaxers for a year and 7 months (added with the 7 months is when i ... A: You need good shampoo and conditioner and a deep conditioning treatment probably quite often since ... | |
| Hair Rebonding. | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I am Supriya and I am 19 years old. I got my hair rebonded a week back from a reputed salon (with ... A: If it's done by a knowledgable and experienced stylist you'll be fine. Depending on how curly your ... | |
| Confused about hair products! | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Okay, so I'm 15 years old and I have a reasonable amount of wavy, thick hair. About mid back length. ... A: To be honest with you, the only grocery store brands I know anything about are the one my clients ... | |
| curly hair | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I have naturally curly hair. Not real curly or thick.I am 45 years old and grew up with very fine ... A: I can't really advise you on a particular style without seeing you, however, you'll probably have ... | |
| style | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Here's me: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47689836@N04/5101699454/ ... A: I think either one of those would work well. The first one is what your hair will do naturally. The ... | |
| Coloring | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Can I bleach my hair over bleached platinum blonde highlights? I had very platinum blonde ... A: Welcome to the most wonderful profession on the planet. Ok, I have a few questions for you. Once ... | |
| Hair color fading | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: either they do the highlighting too thin in that it dotn show up and also dont get close to root ... A: Since you're near Frisco, go to Beauty Brands. They use Redken which is my preference and they have ... | |
| Hair cut | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: 1. http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae152/ToughCurry/Picture0005.jpg 2. ... A: Great. Got the pics. I'm not sure what your question is. Are you wondering if bangs will work? If ... | |
| dry, wiry, 'old man hair' | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: Dana At 52 I still have lots of hair which annoys my friends ;-) but its getting dry and wiry now, ... A: There are all kinds of ideas about natural remedies such as Evening Primrose, and in fact, many of ... | |
| Hair cut | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: 1. http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae152/ToughCurry/Picture0005.jpg 2. ... A: For some reason, I keep getting an error message and cannot open any of the links. It says the URL ... | |
| Hair cut | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if there is a hair clipper with a gaurd size big enough just to take away just a ... A: Everyone loses 75 - 100 hairs a day so yes, it's normal. And, yes, but the size of guard you would ... | |
| Medication and food adverse effects on chemical serveices | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have been a hair stylist for 30 + years. I have seen just about everything one could ever see good ... A: The Lox thing is new to me but I'm going to keep that info for a rainy day. LOL What I can tell you ... | |
| haircolor - lowlights | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: My hair is light to medium brown, I have green eyes, and fair skin. I wanted to do lowlights in my ... A: Cute little man ya' got there. :c ) I can't really give you an accurate reading on your skin tone ... | |
| "Grown up" versatile hair style | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a style that's medium length, maybe bordering on long. I've had short hair, and ... A: Congratulations on the upcoming completion of your degree. I was a secondary education major as ... | |
| Homecoming Hairstyle | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I sent you a question a few minutes ago. I didn't realize there was a way to attach an image, so I ... A: The trick to the top and sides is to not pull it too tightly. Part your hair from front to back. ... | |
| color help | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I need help fixing my hair color. Background: I was born a blonde but hair color has darkened age. ... A: You have it right. It doesn't matter that you don't have a supply house in your area. Without a ... | |
| color help | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I need help fixing my hair color. Background: I was born a blonde but hair color has darkened age. ... A: If you have read any of my other responses you will know, and if you haven't I'll tell you now, that ... | |
| Question about a certain hairstyle | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I really like a certain hair style, but I'm not sure what it's called. Here is a picture: ... A: Most of the people I know use aloe based gel. It depends on whether you want to wear your hair that ... | |
| Hair Coloring at home help needed | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: So I have been wanting to test out dying my hair brown.It is colored Blonde right now and I don't ... A: I wouldn't recommend any at home kits. In fact, I never recommend doing color at home for any ... | |
| Question about a certain hairstyle | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I really like a certain hair style, but I'm not sure what it's called. Here is a picture: ... A: This style would be hard to do on yourself but not impossible. This isn't real dread locks. Her hair ... | |
| Hair Products | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I have fine,color-treated,chin length hair. Unfortunate times have found me and I need to switch to ... A: Sorry to hear about your misfortunes. I don't know a lot about the over the counter products except ... | |
| giant hair mistake | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I had my hair dyed blonde but the roots started growing out so i thought i would try brown. I really ... A: Yes you can cheaply get it fixed. Go back to the stylist who did the highlights. Usually, you have a ... | |
| Hair colour | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: "Hi there! My natural hair colour is an ash blonde, and I HATE it. Looks too mousy. Therefore I ... A: If the platinum looks good on you, and from the photo it does, you probably look best in cool tones. ... | |
| keeping curl | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been straightening my hair for years with a flat iron; my hair is a little over halfway down ... A: You have pretty hair. :c ) You probably would like the Joico K-Pak reconstructor. It's 2 parts ... | |
| switching from a perm to a texturizer | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I have always used a perm in my hair my whole life the last time I used a perm was a month ago,I was ... A: Rather than attempting to change products again, I would recommend sticking with whatever you have ... | |
| keeping curl | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have been straightening my hair for years with a flat iron; my hair is a little over halfway down ... A: I can't really tell you how to achieve a particular look without being able to see your hair, ... | |
| hair falling out after getting permed.. | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I permed my hair like 2 week ago.. and now my hair has started falling out.. especially when am ... A: It would be more likely that your hair is breaking off rather than falling out. What we do to the ... | |
| towel dried vs. wet hair | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm using L'Oreal Professional Vitamino Color Gel Masque to maintain my hair. The direction says ... A: Nope. It doesn't mean the same thing. Hair, just like a towel or a sponge, will only hold so much. ... | |
| naturally curly hair | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: , i have posted a question here once in relation to my hair colour etc,,, anyway today i want to ask ... A: About once every 7 shampoos, leave your Joico in your hair for 5 to 10 minutes. If your hair is ... | |
| Colour | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have wanted to go a darker blonde so bought NIce & Easy perfect 10 in medium ash blonde as my hair ... A: This is why I never recommend doing color at home. I wouldn't recommend putting any more permanent ... | |
| naturally curly hair | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: , i have posted a question here once in relation to my hair colour etc,,, anyway today i want to ask ... A: You want to avoid very hot water, and it's a great idea to rinse in cool water. Some suggest cool ... | |
| naturally curly hair | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: , i have posted a question here once in relation to my hair colour etc,,, anyway today i want to ask ... A: There are many product lines designed to deal with your issues. My favorite of the day is Brocato ... | |
| Allergy to hair coloring | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: recently I developed a severe allergy to the hair coloring products. I've tried several different ... A: It depends on what you're allergic to. Very often, the allergic reaction is from ammonia, which is ... | |
| thining hair? | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: Dana, My 12 year old son wants to grow his hair long. The problem is that he has very thick hair ... A: Not really. I have very thick, coarse hair and thinning often makes it feel even thicker once it ... | |
| hair color product and shade | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I am an older woman who is salt-and-pepper, with more salt at this time. What hair color product and ... A: There's a lot more to color than choosing a shade and applying it. I'm assuming you mean Meryl ... | |
| Bored with my hair | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: i have really thick straight hair. I got layers a while ago and they looked really choppy. Mostly I ... A: Sounds like you're ready for a haircut. If putting it up isn't really an option and you're bored ... | |
| colouring hair after chemo | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Hi Dana i wanted to ask your advice my nana wants to have her hair coloured she has finished all her ... A: The only thing I do differently when I color hair on someone who has had chemo is do a good ... | |
| hair color | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a wheatish complexion with dark brown eyes and very black hair. My hair texture is thick and ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. It wasn't showing up in my que for some reason and ... | |
| Is the brand of color/highlight product frying my hair? | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: My original stylist used Redken products (specifically Blonde Icing) and my hair was fantastic. ... A: You will not have more damage if the lightener is not overlapped. As long as the product is put only ... | |
| Is the brand of color/highlight product frying my hair? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: My original stylist used Redken products (specifically Blonde Icing) and my hair was fantastic. ... A: You are most welcome. Of course you can request the Blond Icing. Since you'll be seeing a Redken ... | |
| Is the brand of color/highlight product frying my hair? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: My original stylist used Redken products (specifically Blonde Icing) and my hair was fantastic. ... A: I suspect that the problem has more to do with, and I hate to say this, the stylist. It sounds as ... | |
| Shampoo after a perm | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I got my perm on Monday. I'm not sure how long she said to wait before shampooing and conditioning. ... A: Most likely, yes. 36 t0 48 hours. I'm sure it's fine to shampoo now. Be gentle with it and scrunch, ... | |
| TOO DARK | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: i RECENTLY ( 3 DAYS AG0)PUT A BOX OF WASHOUT 28 SHAMPOO MEDIUM BROWN ALL OVER MY LIGHT AUBURN HAIR ... A: I have to begin with the same thing I tell everyone. I never, under any circumstances, recommend ... | |
| hairstyle? | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: can you see how its wavy and like 'big' ... can you help me by telling me how i can get this ... A: I'll need to know a little about your hair. Is that you in the pic or do you just want that hair? If ... | |
| poofy hair | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: , i need help to control my curly/wavy/frizzy poofy hair. It gets really thick and poofy when it ... A: You are using one of my favorite products. I love the Joico. I have a couple of faves in the leave ... | |
| highlights | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I had high and low lights put in today, but when all was done it was almost all the same color ... A: If you just had it done today, don't do a single thing to it. Go back to the salon. If you do ... | |
| HELP! | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: After curling my hair with a curling iron I try to pin it up but I have no idea if i am doing it ... A: It sounds like you are putting too much hair in the curl to begin with. If you are getting lines ... | |
| spiral perming thick wavy hair | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: i am 13 %26 i have wavy/curly very thick hair %26 every morning when i get out of the shower i ... A: Even permed hair has to be styled. However, you should not have to do all you are doing to get ... | |
| mixing different brands of color | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I am wanting to know if it is ok to use 2 or more different bramnds of color product as long as ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. Do you mean mix brands like Redken and Wella? Or mix shades ... | |
| root touch-up | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I color my own hair and after about a month or so my gray roots start to show. I'm interested in ... A: First of all, I have to tell you what I tell everyone. I never, under any circumstances recommend ... | |
| style for slightly wavy hair | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I've got a black, long and mostly-dry hair. When combed on wet hair, it looks almost straight. But ... A: I cannot suggest a style when I have no idea what you look like. Hair styles are determined by many ... | |
| Hot Air Stylers | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: My hair is super curly and I want to buy an air styler. I'd like to know whether air stylers are ... A: sorry for the delayed reply. I had to do a bit of research to answer your question. The only styler ... | |
| bleached perm | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I've bleached my hair blonde for about the last 5 years but I just recently got a perm about 8 ... A: While they do make perms for bleached hair, I don't usually recommend it. The problem you are going ... | |
| perms | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I used to get perms about 15 years ago, and the salon I went to used both a heat wave (Sensor perm I ... A: Technology moves very quickly. The perms are so much better now than ever. If I were you, I would ... | |
| what is the right shade of blonde for me? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have brown hair and want to go blonde.Could you tell me what is the right shade of blonde for me? ... A: Are you wanting to go blond all over or heavy highlights or a few highlights around the face? What ... | |
| Hair | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 51 year old guy that still has most of his hair, except for a couple thin spots that arent ... A: Gray hair tends to be a bit more coarse than non-gray hair because the cuticle thickens and the ... | |
| How did girls in the 1900s do their hair? | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I know it was curly, and I know what it looked like, but I mean how did they get it to be so nice ... A: Welcome to the world of curly hair. I suspect it had more to do with what they DIDN'T do to their ... | |
| coloring grey w/ goldwell demi colorance | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: new client brought "Scruples" formula of: 1 1/4 10BG + 1/2 4BV +1/4 8G. i have replaced formula ... A: It looks like you have converted the formula closely. Scruples is one color line I have never used ... | |
| Men's Hairstyles | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been bringing my barber photos of men's styles. He claims he cannot cut and style my hair in ... A: Is it possible for you to post a pic of your hair here so I can see what your barber means? I am ... | |
| pre-lightening formulation | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: When pre-lighting new growth up to 5 levels, before using a level 8 color, what vol. developer ... A: I'll need a bit more information. What are you using to lighten the new growth? What texture is the ... | |
| My hair is falling out!! | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: i bleached my hair today and left it in for an hour so i rinsed my hair out and i wasn't happy with ... A: Sorry I didn't get to this earlier. I worked 13 hours today and am just now at nearly 2:30 a.m. ... | |
| puffy hair | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I don't know if you remember but I asked a question before, but now my hair is getting really puffy ... A: Ok, there's good news and bad news. The good news is, you can control it. The bad news is, you ... | |
| puffy hair | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I don't know if you remember but I asked a question before, but now my hair is getting really puffy ... A: If I'm correct, you are the one who wanted to naturally lighten your hair and tried all different ... | |
| unhealthy hair? | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have the Asian hair type, & its naturally pin straight. However, some of my strands tend to be ... A: It sounds as though your hair is being stretched a bit too much. Wearing it pulled up tightly. ... | |
| break the base | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I read your post on break the base, and it sounds like the perfect solution for some of my clients ... A: You really need to know the exact starting level to create a formula however, when you do it, you ... | |
| Cleansing Conditioners? | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: First let me say, thank you for donating your time and efforts to this wonderful site. Now, onto the ... A: I am not a fan of the Wen products. I have several clients who use them and so far I am ... | |
| Relaxer to texturiser | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: Iv been using Dr.Miracle relaxer for a while and due to relaxer properties, it dries my hair out & i ... A: A texturizer is nothing more than a relaxer that has been removed and neutralized before completing ... | |
| Hair section no longer absorbs Goldwell dye | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I've been successfully using Goldwell Topchic dye on my hair at home for the past year. I started ... A: Regardless of the cause in the first place, if you keep overlapping the color it's going to get ... | |
| straightening | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: im a 14 year old black female.i have dry,coarse,and thick hair.its low neck-shoulder length. i ... A: This is a pretty common complaint about thick, coarse hair. Unfortunately, there's no simple answer. ... | |
| Hair | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I have fair blonde hair that's natural wavy. I usually straighten it but it usually makes it a ... A: I don't have enough information to answer your question. Some hair textures clump together. It ... | |
| shiny hair | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: My hair is naturally shiny, but fine with little body. Now that I get a body perm every three months ... A: In general, wavy and curl hair doesn't shine as much because the surface is not smooth. If your hair ... | |
| hairstyling , coloring | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: i'm Liz. i'm a scene chick who really needs to do something different to my hair. i want platinum ... A: The pic you posted isn't showing up. However, if you have a photo, just take it with you to the ... | |
| damaged hair | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I've been dying my hair blond from brown, and my hair is damaged its dry split ends and feels ... A: First of all, no matter what it says on the packaging, split ends cannot be mended. You'll have to ... | |
| changing color of dyed hair. | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: My hair is dyed a medium blond (7.1 for Loreal) and I am trying to slowly get it darker (6.1 and ... A: You shouldn't put permanent color designed to lighten hair on hair that is already lightened. You ... | |
| Perm type | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: Dana - Help !! I have been getting a Matrix Synerfusion perm for quite awhile now(every 6 to 8 ... A: You're not going to find what you need at Sally Beauty Supply. Have your hairdresser friend buy a ... | |
| HIghlighting with Koleston perfect | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help. A friend of mine want to me foil her hair using 2 diff shades. Her base colour ... A: I never use 40 vol with color. It blows out the color molecule causing fadage and excess warmth. My ... | |
| wave nouveau | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Can I go straight from texturized hair to wave nouveau. If not how long do I have to wait bearing in ... A: It depends on what was used to texturize your hair. Some products are not compatible. If the product ... | |
| Hairspray??? | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: After having buzz cuts in the military and recently weeks of lying around recovering from surgery, I ... A: First of all, thank you for your service. It is deeply and greatly appreciated. The only one I ... | |
| HIghlighting with Koleston perfect | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help. A friend of mine want to me foil her hair using 2 diff shades. Her base colour ... A: I am assuming you are going to highlight with the 99/0 and 10/3. Are you going to paint between the ... | |
| hair cut | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I am 15 years old and have a very young face. Its a circular shape. I have hair which is just longer ... A: Growing out your fringe is one way to change the way your hair looks. If you can't wear your fringe ... | |
| curls and layers | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: http://s989.photobucket.com/albums/af12/ryana5809/?action=view¤t=Photoon2010-07-21at1343.jpg&n ... A: It's possible that with less layering your hair lays straighter but when I look at the photos, ... | |
| Covering grays w/out changing haircolor | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I am about 5% gray, which unfortunately is located all along my part and the front most visible part ... A: Let me begin by saying what I always say: I never, under any circumstances recommend doing color at ... | |
| Hair Highlights | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: to cut along story short, i had bleach platinum blonde hair, i dyed it myself light brown, but it ... A: If you just had it done, they should be willing to fix it at the salon. The stylist must have known ... | |
| Hair Coloring and Developer Volume | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have been coloring my med brown hair with a 6RV hair color for many years. I am confused as to ... A: You don't want to freshen color with 30 vol. You should freshen the ends with Shades Eq or some ... | |
| Hair Coloring and Developer Volume | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have been coloring my med brown hair with a 6RV hair color for many years. I am confused as to ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. What do you mean by "Since my hair is already colored there ... | |
| Straight Therapy | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I wanna go for Straight therapy .Earlier I got done Rebonding , which last for 6-76months..So ... A: The treatment will last as long as your hair does. Of course, as it grows out the hair at the root ... | |
| Draw attention to my eyes (male) | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm 15 year old male and I'm looking for new look. My hair is blonde and brunette (mixture, I don't ... A: In general if you want to draw attention to something you point at it and if you want to draw ... | |
| split/ thinning ends | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have approximately 36 inches of hair, and my goal is to reach 61 inches. My glitch is that I do ... A: Sadly, I have heard many sad stories like yours over the years. I had a client a few years ago that ... | |
| Straight Therapy | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I wanna go for Straight therapy .Earlier I got done Rebonding , which last for 6-76months..So ... A: Straight Therapy is re-bonding. It's just Schwarzkopf's version. You can read a bit about here: ... | |
| which product | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: i am planning on buying a gud conditioner or something from k-pak -joico,, but i'm not sure which ... A: Actually, it sounds like you need both. The K-Pak is one of my favorite lines and I recommend both ... | |
| curled hair to hair rebonding | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: i had my hair curled a week ago in a salon. i want to bring back my straight hair. is it ok to get ... A: It depends on what was used to perm your hair in the first place but I doubt you are going to need ... | |
| curled hair to hair rebonding | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: i had my hair curled a week ago in a salon. i want to bring back my straight hair. is it ok to get ... A: Sounds like you need a protein treatment. Protein will force out the excess moisture and get the ... | |
| curled hair to hair rebonding | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: i had my hair curled a week ago in a salon. i want to bring back my straight hair. is it ok to get ... A: I wouldn't recommend a re-bonding treatment simply because it's a lot more than you are going to ... | |
| Hairstyle Question! | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I need help with a tutorial about this hairstyle (picture attached). I have asked around and no one ... A: If you can French braid, you can do this. It isn't really called anything. There isn't a universal ... | |
| Perming. | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My hair is not thick, but not thin, it's about two inches past my shoulders. I want to get a perm, I ... A: I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE texture and waves!(aka perms)I think the best thing for you to do is allow your ... | |
| Cows Lick | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I am forever getting my hair cut into some sort of fringe, but whether it is a side fringe or just a ... A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there's not much you can do about a cowlick. When I am ... | |
| Updated cut for curly hair | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I am about to turn 20 and I'm looking for a classy yet modern look to update my appearance and get ... A: Yes! I love them all. You may like AnnaLynn's better simply because she has a bit of a side bang but ... | |
| Updated cut for curly hair | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I am about to turn 20 and I'm looking for a classy yet modern look to update my appearance and get ... A: First, I would suggest that you tame that face shape description you've given me. LOL Long, ... | |
| making curls last | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: MY HAIR IS STRAIGHT, AND WHEN IT ENCOUNTERS HUMIDITY OR MY SCALP PERSPIRES, IT STICKS OUT LIKE ... A: Sorry to hear about your photos although I seriously doubt you 'ruined' them. :c ) I'll need to ... | |
| which hairstyle | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a teen age girl that would like to get my hair cut. I currently have a medium/shortish, slated ... A: It's nearly impossible to tell someone whether a hairstyle will look good on them or not if you ... | |
| Hair coloring | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm a natural blond and have been getting blond highlights put in my hair for a few years. I feel ... A: You'll need to retouch the roots about as often as you do now. Sometimes, people do it a bit more ... | |
| Goldwell Colorance Demi acid N products | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I want to color my teen daughter's hair at home, she's a med-light ash brown, and wants to go dark ... A: If you have read any of my responses about home hair coloring, this will not come as a surprise to ... | |
| Advante perm | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: What is the name of the perm that took the place of advante perm by matrix? A: I have no idea. I did some searching and couldn't find anything about a perm called Advante. Are you ... | |
| Straight Perm than Curly Perm? | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently did a straight perm (about a month ago) and the last time I did one before that was in ... A: Ok, well, in that case, it sounds as though they used a relaxer but I am only guessing. I would ... | |
| Straight Perm than Curly Perm? | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently did a straight perm (about a month ago) and the last time I did one before that was in ... A: If the products are compatible, it's not too soon. Tell me how the service was done. Did they use a ... | |
| Straight Perm than Curly Perm? | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently did a straight perm (about a month ago) and the last time I did one before that was in ... A: Let's answer the easy questions first. Regardless of whether you get curls on the bottom or not, you ... | |
| FLIPPING OUT! | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have medium length hair that goes to just below my chin, with lots of layers that go as high as my ... A: It's the cut. Haircutting is all geometry and if the angle isn't right, the cut isn't right. You ... | |
| Hairstyle for curly hair | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have shoulder length hair, that is thin (my entire family has always had thin hair) and pretty ... A: I can't really make any useful suggestions without being able to see you. Can you post a photo here? ... | |
| Hair color-dark to light | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I have very long, dark hair. Not black, but a medium to dark brown. I used to be a natural blonde, ... A: I wouldn't recommend doing it at home but there are affordable alternatives at the salon. I recently ... | |
| straightening | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend has very bright and thin curly hair, which is unsuitable for "japanese" straightening. ... A: I did some more research on the formalin, etc. While many people have used the products containing ... | |
| Hair nightmare..... | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a questions I'd be very grateful if you can please answer. If somebody has had braziallian ... A: That follows all the information I found on the two types of treatments as well. I did a bit of ... | |
| Coloring. | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I just dyed my hair black, but now I am wanting some whitish blonde strips in it. I had tried ... A: You can't lift color with color or toner. The only way to get blond highlights over black box dye is ... | |
| Hair nightmare..... | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a questions I'd be very grateful if you can please answer. If somebody has had braziallian ... A: Hmmm...ok. A couple of things. If you just had the Brazilian 2 months ago, and you have taken care ... | |
| Pink Semi Permanent Hair Colour. | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Ok, I have very fine, very blonde natural hair. I wanted to colour it for the summer vacation, so I ... A: First of all, stop with the Tide and Baking Soda and all that other stuff. It ruins your hair and it ... | |
| green hair? | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently dyed my hair using Ion's 8N (medium natural blonde) color. My natural color is light ... A: You overdid it on the "un" stuff. Too much. What I would recommend though, rather than putting more ... | |
| Is there a difference between mens and womens | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Is there a difference between men's and women's Today I had to go and buy shampoo and I saw they ... A: Nope. Mostly men's shampoos have different packaging and different fragrances. Men typically will ... | |
| All over color from highlight | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I was talked into doing an all over color to cover up my root growth from my last highlight trip and ... A: I don't even know where to start with this. :c ) Shades and levels are not the same thing although ... | |
| Sexy Highlights! | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: My name is Leanne and I am getting highlights done on Wednesday (short notice, I'm sorry!). I was ... A: If you do thin, fine highlights rather than chunky ones, you can go as light as you want and still ... | |
| Texturing my child's hair | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: My child is 6 yr. and has natural curly hair also called rubberband hair("my granny says"). It's ... A: I never recommend doing professional treatments at home.That being said, a texturizer is just a ... | |
| Do your own Keratin relaxing? | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in learning if it's possible to do your own keratin relaxing and was referred to you ... A: The problem with doing the straightening system yourself is the Keratin treatments are extremely ... | |
| help me with a haircut? | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: Um, there's actually two parts to this question. (: First & foremost, let me tell you a little bit ... A: The style you want is a pretty basic shag cut done with a razor. If your hair is curly though, that ... | |
| Nappy Hair | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: So I've just come back from my first year in college, I'm 18 and have been relaxing my hair for ... A: You've answered your own question. You'll have to have all the split ends cut off because they can't ... | |
| work in 2 salons at the same time. | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I live in Va. I have my license hanging in a salon but I want to work in a barbershop one or two ... A: It varies from state to state, however, in every state I have ever worked in, the State Board of ... | |
| African Hair Problem, Nappy | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm an Black Woman and my hair has been permed/relaxed since I was six years old. I moved out when I ... A: You cannot do anything about split ends so what I would recommend is getting a cut that gets rid of ... | |
| Help PLEASE | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I used to use Champagne blonde color all the time and got sick of the orange reddish yuck, so I ... A: What are you using? I need to know brand, color, if there are numbers, (i. e. , cafe' 9nb), you mix ... | |
| dry hair | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: It really helps a lot. I have shoulder length hair.My hair are slightly curl,heavy, soft and fuzzy.I ... A: I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE AG FastFood. It sounds like you need some good deep conditioning treatments. You ... | |
| So Color coloring | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a male client that has between 50% and 75% gray hair. The problem is it fades to a brassy ... A: It sounds like you are getting more lift than you intend. Your formula sounds fine but you don't ... | |
| Abandoning Platinum | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I have been bleaching my naturally medium brown hair platinum for about a year. It is very white, ... A: Developer is determined by the texture of your hair when using color. If your hair is fine, use 20 ... | |
| hairstyle | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID15166/images/iron_man_tony_stark_robert_downey_jr.jpg ... A: Great haircut. It will style much easier for you if it's cut to lay that way. I think when you ask ... | |
| Abandoning Platinum | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I have been bleaching my naturally medium brown hair platinum for about a year. It is very white, ... A: When you want to darken your hair more than 2 levels, it needs to be filled. That is a whole other ... | |
| long hair disaster! | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I have very long hair, which I have never cut. After a recent period of illness where I did not look ... A: No more baby oil. Try Downey Fabric Softener. I know it sounds odd but all it is is water softener ... | |
| bleach vs boxed hair color | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: It is my understanding that whether you use a boxed hair color or just straight bleach, that it is ... A: I'm not sure what your question is. I'm pretty sure you don't want a chemistry lesson here. Your ... | |
| Hair Tips for Fine Hair | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I actually have a few general questions about hair care and styling products for my hair. My hair ... A: The haircut you are considering sounds good. You want blunt layers and preferably layers that are ... | |
| hair color | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I believe my hair is a natural level 6. I was a tow head as a child and it eventually went to dark ... A: If you have read any of my other responses, you will know that I never, under any circumstances ... | |
| Wanting a good perm? | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I am very interested in having a soft perm for my hair, I have what I think as fine hair and is ... A: Well, personally, I LOVE perms and texturizers. You will probably have to ask the stylist that will ... | |
| Perming | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: My natural hair is really curly, nice soft curls. I started straightening my hair alot and now my ... A: If you've been straightening your hair with an iron and not chemically, I would recommend a good ... | |
| hair styling | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I am an 18 year old girl, I had to have brain surgery about a year ago and they shaved my entire ... A: Start with a trim. Get the ends evened out. Each hair grows independently causing it to be uneven ... | |
| Curly perm did not take (male) | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you could help me out in some way. I wanted small, tight, spiral curls so i did some ... A: If you're perm had been left on too long, it would not have any curl in it at all. Did the salon ... | |
| my hair | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: im a 22 year old african american female.My hair is originaly to my bra strap. I got a perm in Oct ... A: The perm probably caused the breakage but I would bet the hair loss is caused from stress. You need ... | |
| Permed Hair | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I had my hair permed over 12 months ago and the perm was fine! I recently had it permed again and ... A: This is such a strange situation. I could use a bit more information. 1) Did the perm burn during ... | |
| Straight hair ideas | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My hair is medium length. It Stops under my chest area. I have nothing to do with my hair except pin ... A: many things factor in what you can do. Length, texture, density, weight, amount of wave or curl, ... | |
| Rebonding disaster | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I got my hair rebonded (by Schwarzkopf technique) a week ago. The whole process lasted fr 3 hrs (I ... A: I would recommend you go to the salon that originally did the treatment. They know exactly what is ... | |
| Hair color question | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I was a he salon and was not pleased like i said I knwo you said that highlight should be done like ... A: Again, it doesn't matter if you want it 1/16th or 2 inches thick. It's still done in thin slices ... | |
| Straight hair ideas | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: My hair is medium length. It Stops under my chest area. I have nothing to do with my hair except pin ... A: If your hair stops past your chest area, it's way below your shoulders. That's longer than medium ... | |
| Frizzy hair | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I have shoulder length highlighted hair is tapered around my face with bangs. I do use a ... A: Ok, well, since it's coarse, pomade will probably be a good choice. It needs to be completely dry ... | |
| Frizzy hair | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I have shoulder length highlighted hair is tapered around my face with bangs. I do use a ... A: I need a wee bit more information. What kind of conditioner are you using? Is your hair curly, wavy, ... | |
| Hair color question | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: .i can try to show u a pic but anyway i have dark hair natural color but I always wear it blonde. ... A: You are most welcome. It still sounds to me like there was a communication issue. It may be normal ... | |
| Hair color question | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: .i can try to show u a pic but anyway i have dark hair natural color but I always wear it blonde. ... A: Okay. Let's see. First things first. It's not going to be as difficult as it sounds to fix it. If ... | |
| hair coloring | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to color my hair, because I have gray around the edges of my hair line. I am going to ... A: I prefer to condition after the color has been applied but if you are using a semi-permanent color, ... | |
| Hair color | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a sandy brownish color hair and I want to dye the ends blue but I'm not sure if it would look ... A: There is no way for me to answer this without being able to see you. What I can tell you is that ... | |
| Over Bleached/Damaged Hair | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I Recently Found Out That I Was Allergic To Hair Dye Containing PPD. I Found This Out When I Dyed My ... A: Once hair had been hydrolyzed, and yours has, there's nothing you can do. You will have to cut all ... | |
| Curling - brazilian keratine? | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have straight, blonde hair. The hair itself is thin, but I've got a lot - so they look very nice ... A: You have assumed correctly. The Brazilian Keratin Treatment is a permanent straightening system. You ... | |
| hot roots | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I know that when applying color to virgin hair you are supposed to do the roots last because the ... A: Are you a stylist? I'll need to know more about the hair you are going to highlight with foil and ... | |
| The best hair strengthening shampoo | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: When i was younger I always used to have very thick hair. About 3 to 4 years ago i started using ... A: I'm not sure where you are getting your information but you aren't doing as badly as you think. You ... | |
| skin tone | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: where I live the nearest salon is about two hours away. I would like to dye my hair at home. I'm not ... A: It sounds like you have cool skin tones. Pink cheeks, blue veins, etc. What colors look best on you? ... | |
| thinning shear nightmare | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: About 5 months ago I went in for a trim and went to a nice salon. I did not go to the owner but one ... A: I have read this question several times and I'm not sure how to respond. Did you wait 5 months to go ... | |
| dying hair dark after highlighting | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: It had been about 2 months since the last time I had my hair professionally highlighted and a friend ... A: The answer to your first question is - high. The chances of getting a normal brown are pretty slim. ... | |
| perm | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I want to get a perm,and the one my shop has is Tressa for 80% bleached hair,but about two months ... A: Tressa is my ABSOLUTE favorite line of perms. The problem you are going to have is where the bleach ... | |
| girls hair | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: My 8yr old daughter has long hair,just below her shoulders. It is curly/wavy/frizzy. As a baby she ... A: Welcome to the wonderful world of curly hair. : c ) You don't mention what type of styling aids you ... | |
| Thin hair | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Hey Dana, i tend to have very thin, soft hair. It is quite loose as well. I am a 21 year old male. ... A: Shorter and layered is definitely better than long if your hair is thin and fine. A shorter, layered ... | |
| question | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if I could use a flat iron when I have hair products in it. (hair putty, hair glue, ... A: Yes. In fact, you should never use your heat tools without product in your hair even if you are ... | |
| Highlights | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: So my friends keep telling me I would look good with a light brown hair or blonde hair so I want to ... A: First of all, don't get highlights just because everyone is telling you to. While coloring your hair ... | |
| HIGHLIGHTS | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I JUST HAD MY HAIR HIGHLIGHTED AND IT SEEMS TO LIGHT. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO AT HOME TO TONE IT ... A: You have to be careful when tinting back on light blond hair, however, since you just had it done, ... | |
| problems with hair salon | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Help!! what do I do in this situation regarding my hair stylist? I have no idea who to ask or what ... A: Your best bet it to take these photos in to the stylist that did your hair and explain your ... | |
| problems with hair salon | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Help!! what do I do in this situation regarding my hair stylist? I have no idea who to ask or what ... A: People get hair retouched at the new growth so they won't have roots with no color. I don't have any ... | |
| problems with hair salon | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Help!! what do I do in this situation regarding my hair stylist? I have no idea who to ask or what ... A: I understand your frustration, I really do and I hope I can help. Here's the thing. After 7 to 14 ... | |
| rollersetting | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: hi i would like to know what is the best product to use on relaxed hair to get silky smooth ... A: While your question seems simple enough, the answer isn't. LOL it depends on your hair type, ... | |
| hair rebonding at early age | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a cousin here in the Philippines who is a 13 year old girl. She has a straight hair but ... A: It doesn't matter if you are talking about a 13 or 30 year old. You need to figure out what is ... | |
| hair rebonding at early age | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a cousin here in the Philippines who is a 13 year old girl. She has a straight hair but ... A: I noticed that you seemed a bit dissatisfied with the clarity of my responses to your questions. I'm ... | |
| hair rebonding at early age | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a cousin here in the Philippines who is a 13 year old girl. She has a straight hair but ... A: It is safe to use although I doubt it's what she needs. She probably just needs to use a good leave ... | |
| What kind of fanishoinable cut can my hair strait | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Heya! My hair is layered and i think the way my hai is cut is a poblem. I always want it strait ... A: It sounds like your hair is dry and/or damaged. Or, perhaps it's just naturally dry. I'm really not ... | |
| What kind of fanishoinable cut can my hair strait | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Heya! My hair is layered and i think the way my hai is cut is a poblem. I always want it strait ... A: I am afraid I am going to need a lot more information to answer your question. Is your hair curly ... | |
| relaxed to texturizer | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: does texturizer only work on curly hair ? i have straight hair ... would this work on my hair so it ... A: It depends. A texturizer is going to enlarge the curls and soften them a bit. It will not straighten ... | |
| relaxed to texturizer | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: does texturizer only work on curly hair ? i have straight hair ... would this work on my hair so it ... A: Since most "texturizers" are cream based products, you would probably not be able to use one to add ... | |
| How to achieve salon hair at home? | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I am an African American women with fine regular relaxed hair. After visiting the salon for special ... A: Well, the simple answer is, to use the same products your stylist uses, in the same way. You don't ... | |
| How to achieve salon hair at home? | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I am an African American women with fine regular relaxed hair. After visiting the salon for special ... A: Sorry for the delay. I answered this question I thought. The best products to use are determined by ... | |
| Wanting violet hair | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: MY HAIR IS BLACK WITH 50 PERCENT GRAY AND I'VE BEEN COLORING BROWN. I LOVE THE COLOR PURPLE FOR MY ... A: While I am sure it's not the answer you want to hear but my honest opinion is that you need to stop ... | |
| french fluff? | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: so i used to have supper blonde hair and dyed it brown and now i am back to blonde and had done ... A: First of all, I never, under any circumstances recommend doing your hair at home. If it goes badly, ... | |
| DIY Updo | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Sear, My junior prom is next Friday, and I'm planning on doing my own hair. I am wearing a black ... A: You didn't choose the easiest hairstyle to do on yourself! :c ) part and comb forward all the hair ... | |
| redken question | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Would you say Redken's All Soft shampoo/conditioner is more of a moisture product or a protein ... A: All Soft is a bit of both, which is probably what you need. Here is an explanation of the key ... | |
| straightening hair | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: so im a guy that has a very wavy hair i bought a straightner and a dryer lately but i dont think im ... A: You need to apply some kind of thermal protectant. My favorite it Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum ... | |
| shampoo usage after rebonding | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I've rebonded my hair a week ago using the schwarzkopf product....i was adviced to use schwarzkopf ... A: Do you mean something other than the Scwarzkopf line? I wouldn't recommend that at all. It is ... | |
| dark hair lighter | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Dana, Hi I have a client that is a level 5,6, she does have hair color on her hair now and her ... A: Lori, You are most welcome! I have online stylist friends from all over. It's fun to help each ... | |
| dark hair lighter | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Dana, Hi I have a client that is a level 5,6, she does have hair color on her hair now and her ... A: Bleach caps are great if you are going to tone the shebang. They always bring out the gold and ... | |
| Hair Straightening | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I just had my hair straightening done yesterday in the evening. The lady said this is Japanese. ... A: Don't do anything and call the salon right away. If you do anything different from the instructions ... | |
| cut/style help | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I would love some advice on updating my style. I have long, very thick hair. It's not colored at ... A: Ask for some "LOW Maintenance layers". Just say what you said to me and be sure to mention that ... | |
| More Options | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a licensed Hairstylist in Canada. I would really like to learn allot more. I'm trying to figure ... A: Ok, I'll need a bit of information from you. How long have you been a stylist and where did you get ... | |
| cut/style help | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I would love some advice on updating my style. I have long, very thick hair. It's not colored at ... A: First I must say, what an ADORABLE baby! Holy cow, what a cutie pie! Ok, hair. yes. The easies and ... | |
| highlights | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I got my hair dyed yesterday. dark brown with red highlights. the red is not as bright as I wanted. ... A: I wouldn't recommend it. Since you paid for a color service, you should go back and have them fix ... | |
| Blonde highlighting question | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about strategy. I want my hair kept blonde,as I was a towhead as a child, and my ... A: I noticed your phone number under your name and thought that was odd. I'm not sure I can change it ... | |
| Blonde highlighting question | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about strategy. I want my hair kept blonde,as I was a towhead as a child, and my ... A: You're welcome. Are you going to a pro stylist that you already know or someone new? I am happy to ... | |
| Blonde highlighting question | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about strategy. I want my hair kept blonde,as I was a towhead as a child, and my ... A: I don't think your hair is too dark for blond. Highlights are a good way to have an overall blond ... | |
| dark hair lighter | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: Dana, Hi I have a client that is a level 5,6, she does have hair color on her hair now and her ... A: When toning, rather than applying the toner at the shampoo bowl, you apply the toner like a ... | |
| conditioner | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I have an odd question....My husband and I beg to differ on this topic. Our almost 2yr old daughter ... A: No worries. It doesn't happen often. I may have closed before it was done saving. I hope your ... | |
| hairstyle | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I am 38 years old with hair length right above or at the shoulders. My stylist and I both wanted to ... A: I don't really know what to tell you about your bangs. The general answer to your question is, no, ... | |
| Hot comb?? | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: My names Jocelyn and im 14. Im mixed (African American and Caucasian)and my hair is about halfway ... A: A hot comb and a flat iron are going to have the same affect. As long as you use them properly ... | |
| Advice on a haircut/style | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: What haircut would look good on me? I'm going for an emo look... medium in length tho. I am also ... A: THERE you are! Ok, much better. Here's some links. Remember that you can mix and match. So if you ... | |
| hair developer | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a natural level 4, no gray with a base color and highlights. i have always had my base done ... A: Ah, I see. Ok. Well, I'm not sure where you got the idea that the developer won't affect the level. ... | |
| MATRIX SOCOLOR | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an african american client who wants a level 8-9 matrix socolor. She doesn't relax, she had ... A: In general, heat with hair color is not recommended and with the exception of high lift tints, 40 ... | |
| Advice on a haircut/style | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: What haircut would look good on me? I'm going for an emo look... medium in length tho. I am also ... A: Sorry Tristan, That isn't working either. I am on FB also so look for me there and you can send me ... | |
| hair developer | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a natural level 4, no gray with a base color and highlights. i have always had my base done ... A: I have to ask, what did you think the 30 volume developer was going to do? I'll need to know what ... | |
| animal hair | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you knew how to make a cat hair animal like in the pictures? can you please tell ... A: Those are not formed with your own hair from your head. They are made and put on your head like a ... | |
| I really want to 'naturally' lighten my hair! | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have tried everything! my mum wont let me use sun-in or bleach and i much prefer to keep my hair ... A: Stop with natural remedies already. None of them work and many of them will damage and dry out your ... | |
| Natural Instincts Faded Immediately | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I used Clairol Natural Instincts in Suede to cover some grays and even out my color. Even though it ... A: I really hate to be the bearer of bad news but if an ammonia free color can damage your hair, you ... | |
| Two questions | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me which flat irons you really like for medium length hair? It would be great if you ... A: In the salon I use Chi and Babyliss. I always recommend the Chi Digital for home use. Whenever I ... | |
| 30 vol perozide | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I want to retouch my roots which are white but I only have 30 vol peroxide. Is it possible to weaken ... A: If you are not a professional stylist, I wouldn't recommend doing it at home. If you cut it too ... | |
| texturizer | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I put a relaxer in my daughters hair. She has had the relaxer now for about a year. I am not ... A: In general, a texturizer is just a relaxer done a bit differently so all normal rules apply. You can ... | |
| Hair | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I'am 15 years old and I love doing hair. My family is very into hair, my cousins own a shop,and my ... A: Ok, well you will have to attend cosmetology school and the laws vary from state to state on how ... | |
| How Can I Adjust Hair Color Formula? | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I currently use the following formula and LOVE IT-SoColor equall parts of 9A and 509N with 20 Vol. ... A: You might consider increasing your developer to 30 vol. Remember that if you go a bit lighter you ... | |
| Hair | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I'am 15 years old and I love doing hair. My family is very into hair, my cousins own a shop,and my ... A: Do you need to know what you need to do to become a licensed hairdresser? Can you tell me the ... | |
| Loose curls in thin hair | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I am a teenager experimenting with my hair. I have... -Thin hair -Long hair (middle of back) -Bad ... A: The curls in the pic you showed me are most likely done with a 1" flat iron. If your hair is ... | |
| long hair - small rod perm getting straighter | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: i got a perm yesterday, so it's been 24 hours. the girl that did it said i wouldn't get a CURL which ... A: Call the salon. You may just need a protein treatment to force out excess water which will weigh ... | |
| Hair style | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm a girl of South Asian origin. I was wondering if you could help me figure out a good hairstyle. ... A: All I know is some people prefer to mark the question to private if they are posting pics or they ... | |
| Color Advice | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I need a change. I currently have highlights in my hair but I don't love lighter hair on me. I'm ... A: It makes my job a lot easier. I'm going to post some pics for you here of some fun colors that I ... | |
| Hair style | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm a girl of South Asian origin. I was wondering if you could help me figure out a good hairstyle. ... A: It would help me out tremendously if you could post a recent photo of yourself here. There are ... | |
| coloring hair | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have colored by hair black multiple times. I have natural Dark Brown hair and i would like to go ... A: I don't think you have read any of my answers to other people here. LOL I do not recommend, ever, ... | |
| Relaxer to Texturizer | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I am an African American female that realized I over processed my hair two relaxers ago.My hair ... A: The texturizer is just a relaxer that isn't left on as long or combed straight. The big thing is, ... | |
| Prom hairstyles | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I want to create a fairly simple prom hairstyle I can do at home. I have thick brown hair just ... A: The easiest thing to do is part your hair from ear to ear and put all that hair in front out of the ... | |
| dreadlocks | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have long wavy hair and I wanted to put a couple small dreadlocks in it. I don't know if that ... A: Not sure what your question is. The hair around the dreads may wrap around but there's really no way ... | |
| Straight hair to curly! | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a short bob and my hair has always been dead straight, which has been great since ... A: Yes, you can get curly hair extensions. My favorite technique du jour is the micro links but there ... | |
| finding the perfect hairstyle | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: What is the perfect hairstyle for a oval shape face, big head, and big lips A: There is no perfect hair style. At least, not just one. If your face is actually oval, you can wear ... | |
| hair color of chemically straightened hair | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I just had my hair chemically straightened with Main tamer. My question is i am 56 years old and am ... A: You can color right away as long as you use ammonia free color. If you use anything else, you should ... | |
| Curly Hair Going Straight | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: .. So i'm 17, and from 15 and younger, I've absolutely hated my curly hair. It was always a mess, ... A: It's possible that your hair is just changing and if that's the case, there isn't much you can do ... | |
| after keratin traetment shampoo | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I ordered a sulfate free shampoo but i found it contain sodium chloride when i read the elements. ... A: It is my understanding that the shampoo needs to be sulfate free AND sodium chloride free. The ... | |
| Dying Black Hair | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I am of East-Indian descent and I have mid-length, curly, black-coloured hair that has never been ... A: Purple will not show up on black hair except for a hint of color in sunlight or under bright light. ... | |
| Permed hair | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have long hair, almost to my waist, and I wanted to get a perm. My hair is naturally straight. ... A: Because your hair is so long, I would recommend going to a salon for a consultation before you ... | |
| Should I have my hair relaxed once again? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: March 27, 2010 Hello Ms. Sears! My name is Samantha, and I am here to ask a question about a hair ... A: You need to call the salon as soon as possible and let them know the service was unsuccessful so ... | |
| Orange hair. | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: with a 200 light natural blonde, its gone lighter orange, but it was what I was expecting as I put ... A: Orange is pretty easy to get because it's the color hair will lift to when lightening. You will be ... | |
| Perm wavy not curly ;0( | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I showed my stylist pictures of wavy hair and explained that I definately didnt want my hair to be ... A: Well, that's all good news. It sounds as though they are doing everything the way I would do it ... | |
| damaged hair | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: my hair is sorta damaged. i have blonde shoulder lenght and very layered hair. so its sort of short. ... A: Once hair has split, you can't really repair it. There's lots of goo you can put on it but it just ... | |
| Curly hair | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about my curly hair... so my hair is about mid-back in length and it turned curly ... A: The bad news is, curly hair is going to frizz and curl in humidity. It is going to be a battle for ... | |
| Perm wavy not curly ;0( | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I showed my stylist pictures of wavy hair and explained that I definately didnt want my hair to be ... A: Tell them what you told me. It may just need a trim and a protein treatment to eliminate excess ... | |
| Help plz! | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Hey there! I'm a 21 year old guy and I have a receeding hairline which I really, really hate. You ... A: This is a much more common problem than you think, although I'm sure that doesn't make you feel any ... | |
| frizzy hair | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I hope that you can help. No matter what the weather the top layer of my hair is VERY frizzy. I have ... A: Sometimes, we need moisture. Sometimes we need protein and sometimes, we need a bit of both. It ... | |
| Should I color my hair if it's already damaged ? | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: So I was wondering whether I should color my hair.I'm a student and I wanted to bring more life to ... A: I cannot give you any recommendations on style based on how it's cut already. A great style is ... | |
| Medicated shampoo & Relaxer!! | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday my sister got a chemical relaxer...Olive Oil to be exact. She made some big mistakes ... A: Buttermilk, poured over her scalp like a creme rinse will relieve the discomfort right by ... | |
| Hair coloring with Wave Nouveau | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: What type of hair color can I use with Wave Nouveau? I want to cover my gray. I know permanent hair ... A: Semi or Demi permanent color that is ammonia free can be used but I would check with the folks at ... | |
| Black hair color dye and rebonding... | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I hope I can make this a clear question for you... I have black, medium thickness and ... A: In general, you are going to have to lighten your hair to get the red and purple to show but if you ... | |
| just starting out | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I am about to enter a hair academy and I was looking over everything you can be taught there and I'm ... A: Congratulations on going to school. I love, love, love what I do. There is so much potential. ... | |
| Wedding hair style | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Im getting married next year and i'm trying to figure out what hairstyle would work for me. I have a ... A: Congratulations. You cna wear your hair anyway you'd like to. You can see it through the veil. Many ... | |
| perming | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: How soon can I touch up my 7 yr olds perm because the first one did not take A: I need a lot more information. When was the first perm done. Did you do it or was it done in a ... | |
| break the base | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I would be a perfect candidate for a break the base since I like less of a contrast between my level ... A: When you break the base you only lift the color one level. Since you are already lifting 2 levels ... | |
| Mixed curls | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm a mixed african/white, and I always had beautiful ringlets that sometimes curled so much they ... A: Yes, cooler water is much better and you need to trim to keep the dry ends away. In fact, you find ... | |
| Can you bleed if you pull out the hair | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: this might seem like a silly question, but if someone was to pull out(forcefully, as to hurt ... A: Of course you can bleed. When hair falls out naturally it shrinks a bit and is no longer being ... | |
| Straightened hair | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: my name is Neena and I straighten my bangs every single day. I was wondering if you could tell me ... A: if your bangs are curly and you want to wear them straight you will need heat to straighten them. ... | |
| dark to light and short to medium | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I AM 53 AND HAVE HAD MY HAIR VERY SHORT AND DARK BROWN FOR PROBABLY 20 YEARS. I NEED A CHANGE BAD. ... A: Interesting question. I just did what you are wanting to do. I have never had even a blond highlight ... | |
| Thermally Conditoned Hair and Color | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: My hair has been thermally reconditioned, and I understand that I am not to use metallic based dyes ... A: Nope. Cellophanes is a 6 week demi color. Ammonia free, peroxide free. Very shiny. It's quite nice. ... | |
| Haircolor/ perming question | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I am a newer stylist and I really have not done much coloring... I have a friend who wants me to do ... A: If your friend decides to go to her other stylist for her perm, be sure to tell her what you used on ... | |
| Hair falling out ! | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: it wasnt untill last year dec09/jan10 i noticed my edges were getting short like it was falling out. ... A: Okey dokey. That's all good news. If it is only around the hairline, it is probably breakage. Yes, ... | |
| About hair cutting | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I want to make Thinner my hair. I have Thinning Shears scissors. Scissors with Both shears and one ... A: You should not thin your hair yourself. It is very important to hold the shear at the correct angle. ... | |
| Mixed textures | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Hey. :-) I have naturally curly hair but it's not all the same texture. My hair on the sides is ... A: You either have to smooth out the curlier parts or curl up the smoother parts. It depends on your ... | |
| Mixed curls | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm a mixed african/white, and I always had beautiful ringlets that sometimes curled so much they ... A: Washing your hair in the sink should not make a difference in how your hair curls. It sounds like it ... | |
| Shampoo woes | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a really hard time getting all the shampoo out of my hair! (Shoulder-length, fairly ... A: Dove and Suave are two of my least favorite over the counter shampoos for this very reason. You need ... | |
| Haircolor/ perming question | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I am a newer stylist and I really have not done much coloring... I have a friend who wants me to do ... A: You should be able to use either bleach or high lift tint. What you need to know is what perm her ... | |
| Dr. Miracle's hair products | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I just want to find out about a product which I just purchased today known as Dr. Miracle's ... A: Let's answer your questions one at a time. Re: Dr. Miracle - I do not have any personal experience ... | |
| goldwell hair color | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I am using 6NN and 6A on my mostly gray(originally medium brown) hair, and it is TOO dark and pulls ... A: If it's "pulling red" you are getting lift with your formula. Consider keeping the same color ... | |
| Hair falling out ! | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: it wasnt untill last year dec09/jan10 i noticed my edges were getting short like it was falling out. ... A: You need to determine if your hair is falling out or breaking off because what you will do depends ... | |
| type of perm | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have really soft thin blonde hair that is about 4 inches past my shoulder. It is naturally very ... A: I can't really answer this question without seeing you. Taylor's hair doesn't look like that with ... | |
| haircut | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: when i was eight my hair was up to my knees and a few years later i got a hair cut just below my ... A: As I already explained, putting something on the outside of your hair is not going to make it grow ... | |
| haircoloring | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: A person's natural hair color is level 4. It is bleached to a level 10. How do you get back to level ... A: Since you are darkening the hair more than two levels, it would need to be filled with the missing ... | |
| Blending bleached hair | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Two years ago my ex-hairdresser bleached about a third of my hair. Was only supposed to do several ... A: Ok, well, keeping in mind that I can only go on what you have told me, it sounds as though you ... | |
| Victorian Hairstyle | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm a girl with long, VERY curly hair. I need to find a hairstyle for a Victorian Era costume. Any ... A: Ok...Here's what you do. Don't try to do all the hair at once. Take all the hair from the middle of ... | |
| Victorian Hairstyle | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm a girl with long, VERY curly hair. I need to find a hairstyle for a Victorian Era costume. Any ... A: Your curls will work in your favor for a Victorian costume. I'll post links to some pics for you to ... | |
| color and style | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: ok, so i want a new hair color, i am currently blonde but i would like to be darker. my eyebrows are ... A: As for color, you hair doesn't look that blond to me here but the safest bet for color is to stick ... | |
| Blending bleached hair | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: Two years ago my ex-hairdresser bleached about a third of my hair. Was only supposed to do several ... A: Hmmm...The Shades 07T worked but didn't last. The Titaniums are available both as permanent and demi ... | |
| Thinking about a perm... | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have hair that is about 3 inches or so past my shoulders. It is thick and has what I've been told ... A: I have been getting a lot of questions about perms lately. WOW! Great news for me because I love ... | |
| perm | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have naturally wavy hair. I usually straighten it or let it air dry and its naturally textured and ... A: A perm would certainly give you the control you need to wear your hair wavy or curly. If you go with ... | |
| hair color | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I am naturally brunette and began having my hair dyed about 10 years ago when I started to grey. I ... A: Congratulations on being post chemo AND growing hair. Eeeeyup! It is very common for hair to come ... | |
| perms | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I was impressed with your answer on perms and have another perm related question for you. I have ... A: While perms have changed a lot since the '80's, they weren't really that bad for you then and they ... | |
| Oily, thin, fine, dry hair. | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about how to best care for my hair. I have long hair that is thin and fine. I ... A: Sure. I don't use LOTS of product on my hair but I use a clarifier on my own hair once every 7 ... | |
| Permanent Waving | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently a student at Empire Beauty School in New York and I'm in my 7th week and we're doing ... A: The answer to your question depends on why you want to perm their hair and what you hope to achieve. ... | |
| Hair Asualt | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I think someone put hair relaxer in my shampoo or something like it. In 10 weeks my hair went from ... A: My first and probably most obvious question is why on earth would someone do that to you? You are ... | |
| Wavy hair | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am sixteen years old and I have brown hair which is quite thick and very straight. I love curly ... A: When I have to curl someone's hair who swears their hair will not hold a curl I have them wash their ... | |
| ADDITION! sorry! | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am not sure if I had metioned this will all be done professionally, so I am just clearing that ... A: LOL No worries. I assumed that with your first one. Thank you for the details. I often get questions ... | |
| blonde to brown- professional! | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I grew up with platinum blonde hair but as i became older, it darkened as most hair does. I still ... A: No silly questions here. As long as your hair is in good condition in general, your stylist should ... | |
| Hair dye | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Iam natually a dark shade of blond but with lots of lighter shades of blond and red running through ... A: I am assuming that you are coloring your hair at home with permanent color. If that isn't correct, ... | |
| Wavy hair | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I am sixteen years old and I have brown hair which is quite thick and very straight. I love curly ... A: Are you wanting to curl your permanently or just from time to time with heat or setting tools? ... | |
| Straightening Hair | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I've dyed my hair about five times, and bleached it three times. I'm African-American and have ... A: I assume you are talking about using a straightening iron. I like Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum ... | |
| Perms- I NEED AN ANSWER ASAP | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering about getting a perm. I have hair that goes a half inch past my shoulder, is thick, ... A: Questions and advice here at AllExperts.com are free. I do not have enough information to answer ... | |
| Toner on Bleached hair | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: It never got to the pale yellow stage before I had to rinse. I asked around and was told to bleach ... A: I never recommend doing color at home. However, since you have already done the first step, I'll ... | |
| Highlights or low lights? | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I haven't dyed my hair in about 2 years, because of my hard water, it turned my hair orange/brassy ... A: This is a common problem in my area too. If your hair is turning orange, it is most likely iron in ... | |
| Hairstyles | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: ) Sorry, I had to start a new question. Thank you for the compliment by the way:). I like the ... A: You are going to have to talk to a stylist in person. Since your hair is curly, a layered cut is the ... | |
| perm problem | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have been doing hair for 25 yrs now and I use to be a master at perms, but lately I have been ... A: Don't give up just yet. It's probably something simple. I need some more information though. What ... | |
| hair bleaching/toning | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have been dying my hair blonde for years. I was trying to get rid of my 'brassy roots' and decided ... A: I assume you are asking what toner you can use to cool off the orange or yellow roots and make the ... | |
| hair itchy, flaky and thinning | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: About four years ago, i used to have thick, very curly and very long hair (college!). However, I did ... A: Let's start with the most obvious first: Rapid weight loss or gain will affect your hair, and ... | |
| Hair cuticle | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Are there any products that actually can repair the hair cuticle? Thanks ANSWER: Hiya Joanna, It ... A: It sounds like you're doing everything right. The white dots which eventually end up as breakage is ... | |
| bleach-safe perm | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm actually a hairstylist licensed in California, but do mostly color and cuts. I don't know too ... A: Tressa perms are by far my favorites. Many companies make perms for bleached hair but I've never had ... | |
| growth | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know any good supplement for faster and healthier hair growh? wich biotin or vitamin ... A: A healthy diet and some Omega-3 will do wonders. Vitamins help but only if you are deficient in ... | |
| hair | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: My hair is very dry and death. No shine and straight. Wich schamppo or balsam do you recommend? Im ... A: Moroccan Oil would be my preference for your hair type. I also like Chi Silk Infusion. Either one of ... | |
| dreads | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have had dreads for what will be a year march 4th. Starting my dreads I tried to do the whole ... A: I'm not sure what your question is. It sounds like you are doing everything correctly. The only ... | |
| Oily, thin, fine, dry hair. | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about how to best care for my hair. I have long hair that is thin and fine. I ... A: You cannot repair split ends (no matter what it says on the bottle) so you probably just need a ... | |
| Hair cuticle | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Are there any products that actually can repair the hair cuticle? Thanks A: It depends on the amount and severity of the damage. You may need a salon deep conditioning ... | |
| color after chemo | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I am currently six months post-chemo treatment and have just had my hair colored for the first time. ... A: Your stylist should have suggested the toner rather than trying to darken it. She would do it for ... | |
| Curly Hair Straightening | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to know which type of straightening is less harmful for hair: using a ceramic flat iron or ... A: If you use good products and a thermal protectant it doesn't really matter. My personal preference ... | |
| rebonding | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: i rebond my hair in last september.but now edge of my hair become curve shape...and my hair looks ... A: Deep conditioning treatments every 7 shampoos and then follow your friend's suggestion. You probably ... | |
| Oily, thin, fine, dry hair. | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about how to best care for my hair. I have long hair that is thin and fine. I ... A: I need a little more information. What is your routine? Do you blow dry, flat iron, hot rollers? The ... | |
| Curly Hair | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My hair is really curly. For some reason the back of my hair seems more damaged and frayed than the ... A: It could be a lot of things. In general though, fuzz and frizz are caused by a lack of moisture. You ... | |
| review classes | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a licensed hairstylist in North Carolina. However I got out of doing hair about ten years ago. ... A: I don't know of any specific classes. I think you can buy the used text books but I would recommend ... | |
| color after chemo | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I am currently six months post-chemo treatment and have just had my hair colored for the first time. ... A: I was surprised to see this question still here. I answered it the other day and for some reason it ... | |
| short curly hair | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm a female, teenage actress and I was recently cast as a boy for an upcoming musical. I'm really ... A: I cannot give you cut advice without being able to see you. As for the frizz, if your hair is ... | |
| Hair-cutting | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I asked another expert this question, but I think he is more about hair color, where I notice you ... A: The general answer is yes. Sometimes, it isn't that simple. The condition and texture and if your ... | |
| wella viva home dye | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Does the wella viva home dye(100 pale silk)contain the chemical paraphenylenediamine or PPD ANSWER: ... A: Hey Lisa, I didn't notice that you were in Iceland. It explains why I couldn't find the ... | |
| Hair Style and Hair Color | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: My natural hair color is dark brown and in the past I've light brown highlights in it, and now I ... A: In order for me to be any help to you, I would need to see you. Your skin tone is either warm or ... | |
| Chemical Burn from coloring my hair brown | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I went to a salon on January 22, 2010 and my hair was blonde and they took it to a brown first they ... A: I'm so sorry you had this happen. What you had was not a chemical burn. You had an allergic reaction ... | |
| wella viva home dye | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Does the wella viva home dye(100 pale silk)contain the chemical paraphenylenediamine or PPD A: I tried to find the MSDS for the product you mentioned but was unsuccessful. You can search for it ... | |
| haircolor remover | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: i am an instructor for a school outside Columbus. I acually have two. on black relaxed hair, ... A: Ok, let me make sure I understand: You have a client with level 1 - 2, chemically treated who ... | |
| hair color | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Can I color over professionally dyed hair with box dye? I just had it done and hate the color. A: I don't recommend it. Go back to the salon to have it fixed. Color is easy to change. However, if ... | |
| Perm disaster | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have naturally curly hair, which falls flat on the crown and roots. I was advised to get a root ... A: It sounds like you are in good hands now. She knew exactly what to do so continue with the ... | |
| break through of relaxed negro hair | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: i'm getting tired of my relaxed hair and really want to go natural.i really want to know ways which ... A: Of course you can use a flat iron. Always, always, always use a thermal protectant when you apply ... | |
| color | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I would like to color my hair strawberry blonde, but I have dark roots %26 the rest of my hair is ... A: Sorry, but I never recommend doing color at home. Since you are wanting a strawberry blond, what you ... | |
| dyed hair now grey tint | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: i naturally have a light ash blond hair color and have been dying my hair for years. I just had a ... A: I have to tell you that I never recommend doing hair color at home. I don't use home hair color ... | |
| Thick Hair/PixieQuestion | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Currently, I have healthy hair that is cut it a slightly-layered-bob about 1-1 1/2 inches off my ... A: I would really need to see you but gather up a bunch of photos to take with you to the stylist. ... | |
| Hair cut - ruined my hair | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I've just got back from the hairdressers... I have/had very long thick straight dark hair... ... A: Wow. Thinning shears do not create choppy layers. Interesting. Okay, you may need to have the ends ... | |
| Rogaine | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Is Rogaine effective, ans if so do you have to keep applying it? I am 53 and until a couple years ... A: The results differ from person to person, however, I have had many clients who have had excellent ... | |
| Perm disaster | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have naturally curly hair, which falls flat on the crown and roots. I was advised to get a root ... A: Did the person who advised the root perm do the service for you? Either way, you need to go back. ... | |
| hair texture changes out of nowhere | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: my hair used to be really straight and shiny when i was younger... it started changing around the ... A: Sorry. Your hair is what it is. Everyone's hair changes as they get older. Hormones, age, habits, ... | |
| hair shampoo and products | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: i have frizzy and wavy hair after i get out of the shower. I want to straighten my hair every other ... A: Products are designed to work synergistically so try a shampoo, conditioner and styling cream all ... | |
| Darkening Dyed Hair | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I got blonde highlights in my hair this past weekend, which I have had done before. However, this ... A: It may help to tone the color down a bit. I would start with a warm color and something not too dark ... | |
| Hairstyle | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: dyed and styled to look like Vincent Valentine from FFVII (picture attached) but i dont know what ... A: Since there really is no universal hairspeak, take several photos of what you want with you to the ... | |
| hair rebonding or straightening hair everyother day? | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: i have frizzy and wavy hair after i get out of the shower. I want to straighten my hair every other ... A: It depends on your hair and the technical expertise of your stylist as to how well the bonding will ... | |
| Hair parting | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I am 76 years young and keep very active. I lost all my hair about 33 years ago to lymphoma ... A: What a delightful name. The "double part" is a double crown most likely. Everyone has a crown, some ... | |
| Lost my curls | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I am 15 years old, I have had curls/ringlets since I was about 11, I recently got a hair cut after ... A: Did the stylist cut your hair with a razor? Was the hair cut different from what you normally get? ... | |
| Braun Satin Hair Brush | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if the brush ever runs out of ions and where the ions come from. A: This isn't the easiest question on the planet to answer. Ions are created when an atom gains or ... | |
| lowlights too warm! | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: My natural color is a dark blonde, which for years I've had highlighted to a lighter shade. It ... A: Cooling it down is easy and harmless. Getting it a bit lighter CAN be easy without causing damage as ... | |
| i want to change my color and cut of hair | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: my name is Trishia and over the past 3 years have went from a size 22 to a 2 im only 5.2 and have a ... A: If I had gone from a size 22 to 2 I'd be shouting it from the roof tops! WOW! Congratulations on ... | |
| Thick Hair/PixieQuestion | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Currently, I have healthy hair that is cut it a slightly-layered-bob about 1-1 1/2 inches off my ... A: I prefer to do pixies on thicker hair, actually, so yes, I think it would do just fine. And I LOVE ... | |
| Waves... | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: the stylist has commented that my hair has quite a bit of wave to it. This is something that's ... A: Set your dryer to the lowest heat setting, warm is perfect, and the lowest air setting. Apply a wee ... | |
| natural hair | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My hair is natually curly (coarse, like an afro). I normally wear my hair in braids; when I don't ... A: A texturizer is nothing more than a relaxer that is combed through and removed quickly. I use Mizani ... | |
| Highlights to a little darker | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I am naturally a dark sandy blonde and have been dark dark brown for years. The last 3 months I ... A: Unfortunately, the answer isn't as easy as it seems. You have to replace what's missing, consider ... | |
| I want to dye my hair but I don't know what colour to choose | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I really can't tell what hair color would look good on me and I really hope you could help me with ... A: I can't really tell enough about your skin tone or hair color from this pic. However, the best way ... | |
| Hair Loss | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have very fine, straight hair about 18" long. My hair has never been permed or dyed. It seems to ... A: I doubt that brushing would cause the problem. Take a look at your family. How does your hair ... | |
| My Hair: What Should I Do? | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I used to be a hair chameleon; began dying my hair @ age 12. I always experimented with perms and ... A: If you must do color at home, which I never recommend, go to Sally Beauty Supply and get Ion ... | |
| hair coloring effects | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Does permanent hair dye affect new hair for the future in any way? I know that it can affect current ... A: Nope. What you do to the outside does not affect the inside so hair color will only affect the hair ... | |
| My Hair: What Should I Do? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I used to be a hair chameleon; began dying my hair @ age 12. I always experimented with perms and ... A: First, you don't have to get your hair cut to get a bang out of color. Why not try some dimensional ... | |
| Hair cut for my mom | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Ok so my mother is 5'8 1/2" and she weighs about 195 pounds. She has an oval shaped face, gorgeous ... A: Post me a pic of your mom here and I'll find some photos that might work. Hair styles should reflect ... | |
| Hair Drying with care | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: looking for advice about drying my hair.. I always have a hard time drying my hair with the hair ... A: Either way is fine but regardless of how you choose to do it, make sure you use a thermal ... | |
| hair | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: i used to dye my hair pink almost every week for 9 months. my hair is now super fried. so i dyed it ... A: Unfortunately, hair does not "heal". Once it is damaged, it cannot be repaired. If the only problem ... | |
| HairStyle | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been looking for a new haircut for a long time. I have long hair right now and it is just ... A: Here's pics of a few I like. Not knowing your personality or anything about you, all I can go on is ... | |
| colouring over bleached hair | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: i'm 15 years old and i bleached my hair last night. it went horribly wrong!! and i would like to get ... A: Your research is correct. You have to replace the missing colors to one level lighter than the color ... | |
| hair care & hair loss | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I m a 23 yrs old guy from new delhi india. I m facing the problem of hair loss. I have long hair. I ... A: Regardless of the type of hair you had as a child, the hair loss could still be genetic or ... | |
| Coconut Oil? | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have naturally thin hair and I've been trying to get my hair to grow thicker. The other day, ... A: Hair is what it is. You can treat your hair and keep it healthy, but however it is at it's ... | |
| thick hair and thinning techniques | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have REALLY thick hair as in alot of hair and it is also coarse with a little wave. I wear it in ... A: Tell your stylist exactly what you told me. The problem here is two-fold. 1) if your stylist doesn't ... | |
| Serum | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: My hair is wavy-curly. I have a blowdryer that dries and starightens at the same time. I use a ... A: Great question! It will be fine to use before blow drying. It depends on the brand you use but many ... | |
| Changing from Japanese Hair Straigtener to a relaxer | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a woman with kinky hair that is common to African American women. About 6 months ago, or so, my ... A: Ok, Iso makes a thio straightener called Mane Tamer that should work. It will probably not get your ... | |
| Shampoo | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I am 35 years old and have recently had 3 TIA's. I have found that most shampoo's I use now make my ... A: I don't know what TIA's are. However, medications can affect all kinds of things, including scalp ... | |
| Changing from Japanese Hair Straigtener to a relaxer | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a woman with kinky hair that is common to African American women. About 6 months ago, or so, my ... A: You are correct. You do not want to use a thio and then switch to Sodium hydroxide. I had a client ... | |
| which is the best way to start my career | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: Where ever i go to start my career they need experienc how can i start my career without ... A: This is a common problem in any profession. You have a few options. You could start out in a salon ... | |
| straightening | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: iv been straightening my hair for about 2 or 3 yeas now and iv been using a straightener and cream ... A: got it. You are basically doing a wrap, which is good. You shouldn't have to straighten your hair ... | |
| straightening | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: iv been straightening my hair for about 2 or 3 yeas now and iv been using a straightener and cream ... A: Ok, I thought you had already had a permanent straightening system in your hair. Yeah, that's a lot ... | |
| straightening | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: iv been straightening my hair for about 2 or 3 yeas now and iv been using a straightener and cream ... A: It depends on your hair and what you have used previously. Some products cannot be overlapped. I ... | |
| ACV rinse and relaxers | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Since I was 3 years-old I've gotten relaxers because I have what they call straight up Dominican ... A: Mixing to create a specific formula won't be anymore damaging to your hair than using just one and ... | |
| Thin/Baby fine & Curley | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Hmm, not sure how to put this. I have longer then shoulder length hair right now, but I've grown ... A: Hooray for curls! Taking a wee bit of length off and some light surface layers will help make your ... | |
| curly hair | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 3a curly hair that is about medium length maybe a little longer. It is naturally curly but i ... A: Hair changes as we get older so if your hair is getting straighter because of that, there isn't much ... | |
| How do I get lime out of my hair? | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in an awful area with VERY hard water. My landlord won't spring for water softener. My hair ... A: Not really. I don't use over the counter products so my recommendations wouldn't be any good. If ... | |
| Should I dye my hair dark? | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Im a fair complected teenager and im no sort of label I love to be in style and wear what's ... A: Unless you put it underneath in the back or use it as low lights, I wouldn't recommend black. It ... | |
| Coloring Highlights with Goldwell Topchic | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved and have not had ANY luck with a good stylist. My old stylist told me what she was ... A: I never recommend doing color at home. I'm a Redken girl so when people ask me how to find a good ... | |
| How do I get lime out of my hair? | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in an awful area with VERY hard water. My landlord won't spring for water softener. My hair ... A: Start with a clarifying shampoo. Something designed to remove buildup. Use it for 3 to 7 shampoos ... | |
| would i look good with these bangs? | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: would i look good with straight bangs?pleasee help!? this is me http://de.tinypic.com/r/qzpswl/6 ... A: More info than you need to know, Shug. Just tell your stylist exactly what I said. S/he will have to ... | |
| would i look good with these bangs? | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: would i look good with straight bangs?pleasee help!? this is me http://de.tinypic.com/r/qzpswl/6 ... A: Absolutely. Keep them fringy on the edges and a wee bit longer at the corners of your eyes and ... | |
| How to get brown hair to blonde? | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Last winter, I got sick of my naturally blonde hair and went and just bought a box of dark brown ... A: The BEST way to do it is to let a pro handle the job. Color will not lift color so you are correct ... | |
| Poofy hair | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My hair is naturally wavy and poofy. I got it permanently straight in April, and now it has some ... A: I have several clients who use it. I am not impressed as I still have to deep condition their hair ... | |
| Poofy hair | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My hair is naturally wavy and poofy. I got it permanently straight in April, and now it has some ... A: Yes, Biosilk is an excellent product and you are correct, they are both from Farouk Systems. The ... | |
| Poofy hair | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My hair is naturally wavy and poofy. I got it permanently straight in April, and now it has some ... A: You need something to smooth the cuticle of your hair. Two of my favorite products are Super Skinny ... | |
| hair color at home | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: can you mix the developer with the color. my roots are dark.I want to lighten. I have a hard time ... A: Ok, great. The golden blond is going to be Very gold, if not orange. Since your hair is dark, when ... | |
| hair color at home | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: can you mix the developer with the color. my roots are dark.I want to lighten. I have a hard time ... A: Is this your first question or a follow up question? I need a LOT more information. What are you ... | |
| Hair Style Help | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I am 16.5 yrs old and my face has a bony structure with diamond shape like Robert Pattinson. People ... A: You don't have to use the products I mentioned specifically. L'Oreal Style and Shine mousse would ... | |
| Giselle hair | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I just dyed my hair a light brown color and I want it to look like Giselle's hair with the ... A: If you are having trouble communicating with your stylist, take pictures. Lots of them. Some of what ... | |
| Hair Style Help | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 16.5 yrs old and my face has a bony structure with diamond shape like Robert Pattinson. People ... A: You have great hair! Edward has a bit of wave in his hair so the sides are cut short enough to keep ... | |
| need light ash blonde from reddish blonde | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I didn't have my hair dye for 6 mos and need to color it before my friend's wedding. I'm 63 and my ... A: First, don't do anything else to your hair. Let a pro handle it. Take in some photos of what you ... | |
| toning | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I am toning blonde hair and im just curious on the formula I would use. How much volume (what level ... A: I don't have enough information to answer your question. What are you using for toner? You should ... | |
| Hair help | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Im 17 year old indian girl with an oval face and small eyes. My hair is straight on top and curls at ... A: I'm not sure what your question is exactly. If you are asking for styling help, It would be easier ... | |
| rebonded hair | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: i rebonded my hair half a year ago and it still looked very straight! i am quite sick of having no ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. The hair with the rebonding will need to be cut away. I ... | |
| Need Help A.S.A.P | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: Im African American and have dreads, started them March 4 2009. For the longest time I could not ... A: I don't have any first hand experience with the homemade locking accelerators so I'm not going to be ... | |
| Style hair like Jared Leto | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I cut my hair recently, and I've found a hair style that should fit my face. I also wanted to dye my ... A: I'm not sure I understand. Do you already have the haircut or you found one after you got your hair ... | |
| HEEELLLP! | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: i'm 14 this year and so my mum took me to do my eyebrows. unfortunately, the lady did them WAY too ... A: Don't panic. Your brows will grow back much sooner than you think. Rather than cutting bangs that ... | |
| highlights | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm Indian really tan skin and I have black hair And I want green and purple highlights do you think ... A: It doesn't really matter because you are going to have to lighten the hair you want to color. They ... | |
| highlights | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm Indian really tan skin and I have black hair And I want green and purple highlights do you think ... A: Not my choice of colors unless you just want a few accent pieces. However, you will need to lighten ... | |
| styles for thin, curly hair | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: What kind of haircut should I get? I am 42 years old and of mixed African American/Caucasion ... A: Since you have issues with your thyroid AND you have curly hair, it's kind of a double whammy. ... | |
| keratin or caribbean dream | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: would like to know which treatment is better for the hair. I have very curly frizzy and dry 3c hair ... A: Relaxers and texturizers are the same thing. It's a marketing ploy. The only difference is the ... | |
| Highlights | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a highlighting kit, but I was in a hurry and wasn't paying much attention, and I ... A: The fact that you have to ask this question indicates that you probably should not be doing your own ... | |
| finding a new salon to work in | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I live in Florida. I've been a licensed cosmetologist for the last 5 years. I didn't "work" the ... A: You don't sound neurotic OR overly analytical to me at all. You sound motivated, driven and career ... | |
| My Hair | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: About two months ago.I bleached my hair blond and it turned a pumpkin orange i freaked out so i ... A: The reason you got orange in the first place is because you tried to do your hair at home. Get your ... | |
| Getting my hair done tomorrow. Advice ASAP PLEASE | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to ask for some advice because I am having trouble deciding what color to dye my hair. ... A: I'm sure your stylist will have an opinion and be happy to give you suggestions but since you asked, ... | |
| Taylor Swift curls | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm 14 and I'm looking to change my hair style. I was thinking maybe Taylor Swift curls. around my ... A: Since you have wave in your hair, you should be able to get these curls by doing pin curls. Your ... | |
| at home perm | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: i want a perm like shakira's (a tiny bit less big)if you cant see that tell me but here's a good ... A: You can get a perm to be wavy but you are not going to have hair like Shakira's by just letting it ... | |
| at home perm | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: i want a perm like shakira's (a tiny bit less big)if you cant see that tell me but here's a good ... A: In that photo, her hair was curled and crimped with a flat iron. A perm is not going to look like ... | |
| Taylor Swift curls | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm 14 and I'm looking to change my hair style. I was thinking maybe Taylor Swift curls. around my ... A: Taylor wears her hair a lot of different ways. You'll have to post a pic here of the style you are ... | |
| Braun Satin Hair Brush | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to know more about Braun Satin Hair Brush. I wonder wether it straightens hair or not. Does ... A: Negative ions are great for your hair. Brushes and dryers with ionic technology do make your hair ... | |
| relaxing | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to ask you a question about relaxing...i have a friend who's African American and she ... A: I do not feel comfortable giving you information about professional products but what I am going to ... | |
| What streaks look good with brown hair? | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I am getting my hair dyed.. But do not know what color will look good with dark brown. I have ... A: Your skin tone and the undertones in your hair will determine what colors will look best. That's ... | |
| relaxing | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to ask you a question about relaxing...i have a friend who's African American and she ... A: Are you a stylist? If not. while Mizani is my favorite and pretty much the only brand I use, you ... | |
| pixie cut | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm over weight %26 my face shape is round. Alot of the weight shows on my face as well as my ... A: Pixies are definitely fun and cute. I would need to see a photo of you to answer your question well, ... | |
| Hair loss and wearing wigs | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a single white male of 58 and look younger I am thin built too. I have lost a lot of hair on ... A: Wigs and perms are not just for women. They do make wigs specifically for men but they are more ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| tangled hair | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Are you able to talk with a manufacturer of hask placenta and ask how you remove it from long ... A: I'll see what I can do and get back to you. :-) Hello Teresa, I was wondering if you resolved your ... | |
| 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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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. PLEASE NOTE: I am a professional designer and trainer. I do hair and teach advanced classes to licensed designers. I do not, under any circumstances, recommend doing chemical services including but not limited to relaxers, perms, color, highlights, or any other chemical service at home. I will not tell you how to use professional products nor will I tell you how to do your color at home.
Experience
I have been a designer and educator for 29 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 29 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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