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SubjectDate Asked
perms2/7/2012
  Q: my hair is very straight, it holds a curl for maybe 2 hours, but that with about a can of hairspray. ...
  A: Jordan, This is most likely irritation from the lotion dripping. Baby lotion will not help. A ...
What's best for my hair?2/4/2012
  Q: I have thin, fine, light brown hair. It's naturally straight, so I don't have to straighten it. But ...
  A: Angie, Fine, thin straight hair does not do well with a lot of layering. Maybe only at the edges ...
perms2/3/2012
  Q: my hair is very straight, it holds a curl for maybe 2 hours, but that with about a can of hairspray. ...
  A: Jordan, For your length and desired curl, you may not need a spiral. remember, spiral perming is a ...
Brfore Perming2/3/2012
  Q: Should I use clarifier and conditioner before I get a perm? I'm on a lot of medications, my hair is ...
  A: Mona, YOur hair shold always be clarified and conditioned in preparation for perming. This gets ...
My hair is too dark to dye2/1/2012
  Q: My hair is thin and brown. I've always disliked the color brown, and after years of asking my ...
  A: Deliah, Maybe 3 different professionals are telling you the same thing for a reason???? To begin ...
HAIR HIGHLIGHT PLACEMENT QUES1/29/2012
  Q: i HAVE LONG HAIR AND i WANTED A FEW ACCENT HIGHLIGHTS bUT I DONT LIKE THE WAY THE HIGHLIGHTS ARE ...
  A: Cari, I'll address the second part of your question first. Not seeing your hair and what the ...
Clairol Luminize-Ash1/26/2012
  Q: I would like to know what products to use to duplicate the results I got with Clairol Luminize-ash ...
  A: Gina, SInce the discontinuing of Luminize, Clairol is recommending their clear Mix Tone with 20 ...
too much red1/26/2012
  Q: I recently dyed my hair dec 3 2011. And I am due for my next touch up on feb 11. I like the color ...
  A: Ilene, This is very common. What is happening is that as your colour fades or washes out, as all ...
Hair products/ salon services.1/25/2012
  Q: I have a complicated question. My daughter had her hair trimmed today, and has been agonizing over ...
  A: Suzanne, Although you are not a hairdresser, you are absolutely right. Shampoo and conditioner ...
Perming while on acutane1/24/2012
  Q: I have been on acutane for the past 4 1/2 months and have not dyed or cut or done anything in the ...
  A: Gianna, I wasn't sure about this, so did some research on it. What I found was that while you do ...
What is the usual commission precentage?1/24/2012
  Q: I have been on commission for 1 and a half and would love to know the average commission percentage ...
  A: Denise, This is a very subjective subject, as commission rates can vary greatly from salon to ...
How should i do it?1/22/2012
  Q: i will be going to my 8th grade winter ball. its a masquerade ball. i already have my outfit ...
  A: Chyanne, Something that goes very will with this type of dress and is totally age appropriate as ...
Hair feels burnt after last two visits1/15/2012
  Q: I've been going to the same hairdresser for years. He's very good, and I've been very happy with my ...
  A: Suzanne, Firstly, although he may be calling it "Luminizer" he is using something else. Clairol ...
Perm damage or ?? HELP!1/14/2012
  Q: Let me give you a little background about my hair to help you try to figure out what may have ...
  A: Bonnie, I don't think this was the result of the medication. YOu will want to build up your hair ...
Perm damage1/13/2012
  Q: I have been spiral perming my long hair for the past 20 years. I had my last successful perm at the ...
  A: Heather, My apologies for the delayed response. I was away. Firstly, while anesthesia can indeed ...
disaster coz of rebonding1/12/2012
  Q: I did mmy rebonding frm enrich salon, but I had a very bad experience. It took huge amount and long ...
  A: Shilpa, I think you should have it redone, since you paid for a proper job. Remember, they are ...
Hairstyling1/8/2012
  Q: I've always had a problem with my hair being a bit frizzy and it goes a bit curry on the ends if I ...
  A: Max, You wonm't control frizz without product. You just need to use a small amount of a light or ...
Hair Relaxing?1/7/2012
  Q: basically my problem is I have curly hair that is really frizzy and looks horrible when left curly. ...
  A: Todd, The key word on your inquiry is "temporarily". This product is marketed as a permanent ...
Perm damage or ?? HELP!1/7/2012
  Q: Let me give you a little background about my hair to help you try to figure out what may have ...
  A: Bonnie, I applaud them for not just perming your hair again. However, a bad perm dooes not have to ...
dyeing light blond hair extensions to dark blond1/5/2012
  Q: I bought light blonde (#613) hair extensions that have light brown low-lights and I would like to ...
  A: Sierra, You are correct to use a demi colour, as the non ammonia colour will be safer. and only ...
Hair Relaxing?1/3/2012
  Q: basically my problem is I have curly hair that is really frizzy and looks horrible when left curly. ...
  A: Todd, Product can help with frizz, althouhg it often takes lots of it. I usually suggest using a ...
Hair Color Formula1/3/2012
  Q: I just wanted to know if most hair stylist write down your hair color. I went to this new place and ...
  A: Ilene, Unless they only have one or two clients there is no way a stylist can remember colour ...
help1/3/2012
  Q: can you send me the pic of jeff hardy hair cut you talked about
  A: Mas, Actually, that would be the link I sent you previously. There are hundreds of pictures on ...
Rebonding my hair12/31/2011
  Q: i want to rebond my hair.. My natural hair Are extremely curly and frizzy.. I have shoulder length ...
  A: Rucha, What your friends tell you is incorrect. Your new growth will grow back the way your hair ...
Pravana Hair Straightening12/30/2011
  Q: I had this so called "all natural" chemical free straightening process done on my hair almost 7 ...
  A: It helps me. I say that it is not chemical free because amino acids themselves are chemicals. And ...
Pravana Hair Straightening12/30/2011
  Q: I had this so called "all natural" chemical free straightening process done on my hair almost 7 ...
  A: Rose, There are a couple of possibilities here. The Pravana Perfection is an Amino acid product ...
Bleaching My Hair After A Relaxer .12/21/2011
  Q: - Hi My Name Is Ji-Ann & I Have A Question About Bleaching My Hair After Getting A Relaxer . I Had ...
  A: Ji-Ann, First of all, I hope you're planning to have this done professionally. If the hair is in ...
perm12/20/2011
  Q: I am on prozac, muscle relaxers and occasionally Fioracet for pain. The last time I got a perm, one ...
  A: Diane, If madication caused a perm not to take properly, it would be an all over result, not ...
toning hair and damaged roots.12/18/2011
  Q: I have two questions. The first question i have is: i have pretty thick hair, but my dad keeps ...
  A: Katarina, Firstly, If your dad is pulling your hair to that point that some actually comes out, ...
what colour would i suit ?12/15/2011
  Q: what colour would i suit im just wondering as my birthday is coming up and i would like to change my ...
  A: Kayleigh, A slightly deeper red with just a few well placed black chunks would look killer on you, ...
Hair Crisis.12/8/2011
  Q: I am not so sure if you remember our conversation but I mentioned about how i am not able to ...
  A: Alison, I do remember you. Obviously, NOTHING works EVERY time. You have proof of that. A few ...
Help!12/6/2011
  Q: I have naturally black hair and a few years ago I dyed it a reddish brown and I loved it. I had dyed ...
  A: Wino, The condition of your hair from previous colouring and heat styling may well have caused ...
wave nouveau12/6/2011
  Q: I have a wave nouveau and would like to wear it straight more often. Since my hair is about 3 inches ...
  A: Paula, It sounds like you had too much product on it, if it was stiff after ironing. I have a ...
Scalp and hair damage12/2/2011
  Q: I am an African American woman that has bad scalp damage to where my hair won't grow. This hair loss ...
  A: Terika, WHat I would suggest is the NIOXIN system for your hair and scalp. It's available at ...
hair12/2/2011
  Q: want to get a corkscrew perm like to see a picture and whats the different between a corkscrew and a ...
  A: Angie, A corkscrew curl is similar to a spiral, except that the hair is slightly twisted before ...
Major Hair Issue-Feels Coated and Frizzy12/2/2011
  Q: ) I am thankful I have found this site and hope gaining some professional advice will help, as it ...
  A: Erica, I could be wrong, but I have a feeling that your initial suspicions are correct, that your ...
New hairstyle11/30/2011
  Q: Ok so I have blue eyes, pale skin, and brown hair. My hair is really thick and is inbetween curly ...
  A: KIm, Unfortunately, the picture link did not work, so I could not see your pic. If you are ...
un-manageable hair11/27/2011
  Q: i have rebonded my hair 3 times, and now im experiencing hairloss. my hairstyle is side bangs that ...
  A: Denise, If you are getting breakage from rebonding, then either your stylist is overlapping the ...
Home Perms11/19/2011
  Q: Are there any home perms on the market anymore? I used them for years about 25 years ago, but I ...
  A: Karen, Although I am not a fan, there probably are. But at this point, most who want to try this ...
muddy bluish gray undertones11/16/2011
  Q: I will try to keep this simple. I have been professionally coloring my hair with wella koleston hi ...
  A: Jamie, Obviously she did more than lowlights if everything turned off tones like that. And a ...
fix my perm11/15/2011
  Q: My stylist uses Redken's Vector Plus, original formula to perm my hair. My hair turns out ...
  A: Gretchen, You are not a dying breed. On the contrary, perms are making a resurgence and if she ...
My perm didn't take11/14/2011
  Q: I got a spiral perm a couple days ago and the perm didn't take; instead of curls, the top layer of ...
  A: Dariel, Although it is possible for hair to be resistant, yiy should still have been able to have ...
permnant color11/14/2011
  Q: can you bleached your hair and then put a permanent color right behind the hair that was bleached?
  A: Letesha, This is often done, especially when changing from a darker colour to lighter, The darker ...
Relaxer to Texturizer??11/10/2011
  Q: I'm biracial, black & white. So my hair was curly when i was little and hard to manage. I started ...
  A: Tanesha, My apologies for the delayed response. My email has been down for a few days. You can ...
dont want hairroots to lift when colouring hair11/7/2011
  Q: Im a naturall very dark ashy blond a 7.1-8.1 in shade.First please dont tell me to go to the ...
  A: Helena, Actually, to see a professinal is usually the first thing I would recommend. If you are ...
Perms and Texturizers and Braids11/3/2011
  Q: Can I perm my hair and braid it and also can I texturize my hair and perm it too ANSWER: Melody, ...
  A: Melody, As long as it's being done professionally, you can have colour on permed/relaxed hair. ...
Curling Iron use in Italy11/2/2011
  Q: Can I use my curling iron in Italy if it says 120/240VAC 50-60-Hz 160/170W?
  A: Loraine, It sounds like your iron was made for use with different vcltage systems, which should be ...
Heat Usage10/31/2011
  Q: I have short hair that I style in a pixie cut that I am trying to grow out. In order to get some ...
  A: Yvette, Especially with short hair you really don't have to worry about heat styling. But as the ...
Perms and Texturizers and Braids10/30/2011
  Q: Can I perm my hair and braid it and also can I texturize my hair and perm it too ANSWER: Melody, ...
  A: Melody, Firstly, I'm sorry you didn't find my answer to your first question knowledgeable or ...
luminize10/28/2011
  Q: after 35 years of using luminze neutral to highlight my mousy blond have been frustrated by ...
  A: Maira, I used this when it first came out and liked it at the time. It was used for gentle ...
Salon turned my hair yellow10/27/2011
  Q: I found a great stylist at a salon, and she put highlights in my hair. I was so pleased I decided to ...
  A: Huda, Shame on them for making such a blatant mistake. It always upsets me when I hear stories ...
Perm10/25/2011
  Q: I got a perm yesterday and it didn't take at all! I don't know why that would have happened but ...
  A: Charlese, This could be for many reasons, but the reasons you suspect can indeed be at least part ...
Perms and Texturizers and Braids10/25/2011
  Q: Can I perm my hair and braid it and also can I texturize my hair and perm it too
  A: Melody, You can certainly perm and braid your hair, no problem. Assuming that by perm you mean a ...
the big chop10/25/2011
  Q: My sister's ends are terribly damaged. In its natural state, her hair (about two inches)is ...
  A: Lisa, I'm not a fan of the big chop, as you put it, unless the hair is badly damaged and must go. ...
hair10/23/2011
  Q: can African american use karatin relaxer.I went natural almost 1yrs ago,i want something to help ...
  A: Emma, Just a point of clarification first. It is a treatment, and not a relaxer. I just want to ...
Hair Crisis.10/20/2011
  Q: I have a few questions for you. 1. Have you tried Wen and do you reccomend it? 2. What is the ...
  A: Alison, This brand is excellent. MOst of the professional irons in that range are very good and ...
commission vs station rental10/18/2011
  Q: I am a fairly new hair stylist and have been working by commission only, for the past two years. I ...
  A: Brenda, A lot of different things to address here. First of all, remember that the fewer days you ...
Hair loss10/18/2011
  Q: I hope you can help me! I have colored my hair off and on for years, no problem. It still looked ...
  A: Alison, Unfortunately, once hair gets to this point there is little to be done for it. It has ...
hair decoration10/13/2011
  Q: I hope you are fine. My question is...How do you call the thing Whitney Houston wears on her hair in ...
  A: Leydis, This would be called a headdress. They are available in beaded versions like hres or also ...
Hair straightening10/13/2011
  Q: I have thick, curly, frizzy hair which is not very manageable but it is not as curly as ...
  A: Jiju, If these services are done properly you should experience no appreciable hair loss. I say no ...
Snow White Roots!10/12/2011
  Q: My natural hair is snow white. I was getting it highlighted and lowlighted for the last couple of ...
  A: Margaret, Stories like this always bother me because the prolem seems to go from bad to worse ...
Hair Crisis.10/11/2011
  Q: I have a few questions for you. 1. Have you tried Wen and do you reccomend it? 2. What is the ...
  A: Alison, Actually, I am confused that you would not have been told by your stylist that this is ...
sulfate shampoo10/9/2011
  Q: which is a good color preserving shampoo and condioner for color treated hair? my hairdresser told ...
  A: Ilene, Doon't believe everything you hear. Not all sulfates are terrible beasts. They can be on ...
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: Sarah, As long as a THIO relaxer was used and your hair is in healthy condition, you can get a ...
Hair Crisis.10/7/2011
  Q: I have a few questions for you. 1. Have you tried Wen and do you reccomend it? 2. What is the ...
  A: Alison, I have not tried Wen products, but have heard only praise for them. A Brazilian Blowout is ...
dyed blonde hair with red orange roots10/6/2011
  Q: I have been dying my hair with Loreal Les Blondissimes LB02 Extra Light Natural Blonde and had a ...
  A: Jean, Even if you choose to maintain your colour at home, I'm going to suggest you get this issue ...
Lightening previously colored hair10/3/2011
  Q: My daughter has light ash blond hair. She had it colored to a lighter golden blond a couple months ...
  A: Michelle, As a rule a lighter colour won't lighten a darker colour on the hair. The darker colour ...
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: Harshita, WHEW!!!! I'll try to attack this one section at a time. First of all, your description ...
exact shade of blonde9/30/2011
  Q: I am a very particular client who was a toe head and then light blonde groing up. Of course now ...
  A: Susanne, This one will be a bit of a toughy, sorry to say, for a few reasons. Firstly, you won't ...
Written Exam9/29/2011
  Q: my question is what subjects do i need to study for a cosmetology exam in NY state?(i took classes ...
  A: Maney, Study all the same subjects that you would for the Florida exam, since they will all be on ...
Rebonding9/29/2011
  Q: I want to get my hair rebond, though i have pretty straight hair but, its not that straight as it ...
  A: Tushi, It's not unusual for women with straight hair to get rebonding. HOwever, if it has colour ...
A strand of grey hair9/28/2011
  Q: Hairman, I am a new colorist. One of my clients have a strand of grey hair in the front. She gets ...
  A: Missy, A couple of things here. Firstly, I'm delighted that you care enough about your clients to ...
Straightening out the curls9/24/2011
  Q: I am of hispanic descent with jet black straight hair. After having short hair for all my life, I've ...
  A: Julian, You can get a chemical relaxer on your hair. That will relax the curl so that it will ...
transfer of licencing9/24/2011
  Q: I am moving from california to s. carolina in 1 month. Is it possible to transfer and get my license ...
  A: Amber, Each state varies, so you would have to contact them specifically. If moving toS Carolina, ...
wave neavou touch up9/16/2011
  Q: I"ve only had my hir done aout 2 monthe. I've trimed it twice. Its still curly but the sides won't ...
  A: Latosha, If by "perm" you mean relaxer, absolutely not. Unless it is a thio based relaxer, any ...
blonde to brown9/16/2011
  Q: my natural hair colour is dark blonde now, i hate the roots i get after 3 weeks and also the blonde ...
  A: Ashleigh, Firstly, If you have to wear a lot of makeup, your hair colour is not right for you, ...
PERM9/14/2011
  Q: I am African-American and have the ISO MAINTAMER. I naturally have curls the diameter of a drinking ...
  A: Candace, I just answered almost this exact question and muct give you pretty much the same advice. ...
CURLY PERM9/14/2011
  Q: I live in the Brooklyn NY area and would love for you to do my hair! I'm currently growing out iso ...
  A: Candy, Firstly, thank you for the compliment, but I"m upstate NY, a but far for you to come for a ...
curl pattern9/10/2011
  Q: I have a wave nouveau. After my last touch up i am unhappy with the curl pattern. How soon can i ...
  A: Sharon, As long as your hair is not damaged or over processed and in fair condition that can be ...
Hair colour question9/10/2011
  Q: ) I'm hoping you can help me with some advice on hair colour. I'm of mixed parentage (English, ...
  A: Sophie, My apology for the delay. I was away and neglected to set away dates. First of all I ...
Uneven head shape9/8/2011
  Q: ..I am a 23 year old male working as a CPA. I have a bit of uneven shape. The side on right is not ...
  A: Faheem, This is actually very common and although you may be very conscious onf it, most people ...
Keeping wavy hair all day?9/7/2011
  Q: I'm Bianca. I'm African American with long brown-but-looks-black hair and right now I really want to ...
  A: Bianca, There are a cople of reasons here. First and foremost, hair needs either water or heat and ...
Relaxed to partially natural to texturizer9/3/2011
  Q: I have only begun relaxing my hair (which all my life was washed and blown or pressed straight- till ...
  A: TKM, Although a chemical is a chemical, there are different processes. A texturizer is a relaxer ...
one color over highlights9/1/2011
  Q: i have naturally waist lenghth dark black wavy hair, which i had dyed black due to some grey hair 8 ...
  A: eiman, Unfortunately the first black colour that you put on set the stage for continued disaster. ...
hair color8/31/2011
  Q: I have dyed my hair a few times over the past two years. Right now I have purple hair and i really ...
  A: Chelsea, Sorry for the delayed response. Hurricane Irene lefy me wothout power or internet for 6 ...
hi remember me!!8/29/2011
  Q: anyhow soo what conditioners,shampooes, and other hair products do you highly recommend to natural ...
  A: Lia, Although I've not used them, i've heard good about Wen products. Brand is not important, but ...
hair breaking8/24/2011
  Q: Last year I decided to dye my hair black. Then in March of this year I wanted to go blonde again. I ...
  A: Diane, Apologies for the delayed response. Ubfortunately, this is very common in your situation. ...
bad haircolor!!8/23/2011
  Q: I've been recently been browsing the internet to find an answer for my proble and now I'm trying ...
  A: Cindy, Firstly, I'll suggest that you have this done professionally before it gets even worse and ...
Perm to Rebond8/22/2011
  Q: I have a naturally straight hair, but I always love curling my hair using curling irons or some ...
  A: Michelle, If your hair is not damaged and in good condition, you can definitely have the rebonding ...
natural hair8/21/2011
  Q: okay i have been having a problem with my hair, i dont want to perm it or straighten it because ...
  A: Lia, Start with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner of choice. Towel dry and lightly apply a ...
Perm8/16/2011
  Q: I got a perm today, and when the stylist asked me what I wanted, I firmly stated that I wanted, ...
  A: Jennifer, Unfortunatey, this is very common. Long fine hair will not easily perm to show definite ...
Dyed to dark looks black8/15/2011
  Q: I just dyed my hair it said medium brown but it looks black it is permint is there any way to get it ...
  A: Tisha, If you did use a medium brown on natural brown hair and it came too dark, you should be ...
Perms??8/15/2011
  Q: I have been thinking of getting a perm, but I have no idea if it will look good on me. Do perms look ...
  A: Sarrah, An oval face can wear almost any style. As for wave or curl, anyone can wear wave or curl ...
bangs again8/11/2011
  Q: Stephen, you did an excellent job helping me get that colic with the gel in base, blowdry base till ...
  A: Andrea, You would definitely but your styling mousse or gel through the length of the bangs before ...
Hair Dyinng/8/10/2011
  Q: my mom is gonna dye my hair. i either want red or bluee? and i want a color that is bright on light ...
  A: Nirvana, Unfortunately, I'm not going to be as much help as you'd like here. No colour will last ...
Perm Damage8/9/2011
  Q: I had a really quick question for you. I have thick, curly, poofy hair and was thinking about ...
  A: Elizabeth, Perma and relaxers don't damage the hair. Poor application and technique do. When ...
In need of clarification :)8/9/2011
  Q: Ok, so , I am on the tan-ish/beige as far as skin color goes. My hair is black, but not jet black. I ...
  A: Rocio, Normally I would go into how you would choose your colour according to skin tone and eye ...
Cowlick8/7/2011
  Q: I was wondering how on earth I can style my cowlick better or reduce it somehow. It makes my hair ...
  A: Cass, The best way to deal with a cowlick is usually to just use it as part of the style. For ...
human hair extensions reviewed/compared8/5/2011
  Q: I am a woman who is balding. Because i don't want a wig flying off my head i must get sewn in weaves ...
  A: Tiffany, Fristly, as for that out of the box look, you'll rarely get that again. It has to be ...
bangs8/2/2011
  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: The bangs need to be dried from a damp state, especially at the scalp. That is where the growth ...
bangs8/1/2011
  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: Andrea, You may want to just try something other than a flat side bang, that your hair will do ...
correction7/28/2011
  Q: I have blonde highlights with a caramel blonde lolite also foiled in. My natural color is an ash ...
  A: Jennifer, Just using a clarifying shampoo or any harsh shampoo (even liquid laundry detergent) ...
goldwell topchic7/25/2011
  Q: why is it when using various shades off topchic colour, after blowdrying, the colours ending up a ...
  A: Mesha, Especially with fresh colour it is possible and even easy to burn colour right out of the ...
Straight Hair7/24/2011
  Q: I am 18 and I have always wanted to have long hair. The only problem is that I have really thick ...
  A: Mark, Do not get it thinned. Wne it starts to grow in it creates more problems than before. As it ...
i want brownish red color but which shade?7/24/2011
  Q: I'm 26. My natural hair color is dark brown. I got golden blonde highlights 2 month ago. I don't ...
  A: Nadine, To put it most simply, your colour should be chosen according to your natural skin tones ...
Highlight scare.7/23/2011
  Q: A stylist in my salon preceded to do 13 year old healthy girl's very first highlights. Thick, 10 ...
  A: Verniekate, You just experienced the result of metallic deposits on hair. They can be in well ...
rebonding7/23/2011
  Q: should i go for robonding in this humid weather? this is the first time I'll b applying chemicals on ...
  A: Charul, There is no problem with getting rebonding done in humid weather. That's when you really ...
Hair color mess-up7/23/2011
  Q: My teenage daughter dyed her hair black about 6 months ago and decided she wanted to change it to a ...
  A: Ally, Although this may lighten the ends a little, her solution isn't the full answer. The hair ...
Lemon Juice7/21/2011
  Q: I have heavily highlighted hair, basically blonde hair with dark blonde lowlights. I am trying to go ...
  A: Rachel, Step away from the lemons. Although many like to use lemon juice and sun to lighten hair ...
perm and swimming in ocean7/21/2011
  Q: I recently got a perm and then went on vacation where we did a fair amount of swimming and ...
  A: Robin, Although salt will remove keratin treatments from the hair, I have never heard of it ...
Highlights and overall style7/20/2011
  Q: "Hi Hairman :) i'm curious on what i can do to look better... i really like the hipster / scene look ...
  A: Jason, The additional texture and highlights like in that picture would be great for you, ...
healthier hair and different hairstyles7/20/2011
  Q: To start off, I`d like to apologize if this get`s lengthy because I tend to ramble. My 'hair ...
  A: Hair styles really depend on face shape. But for curly or poofy hair a bit of layering helps, but ...
Hair perm7/17/2011
  Q: I received a perm about three months ago and I never really liked it. So I want to do a straight ...
  A: Tawny, They can reperm the hair on large rollers (not perm rods) to open up the curl to almost ...
What hairstyle should I get?7/16/2011
  Q: I am looking for a new hairstyle and would greatly appreciate your opinion! (Based on face shape, ...
  A: Caroline, UNfortunately, without a picture or description, not knowing anything about your face ...
Reverse Layers???7/15/2011
  Q: Is there such a thing as reverse layers? I'm looking for a cut which "thins" the bottom part of ...
  A: Karen, I have never heard of reverse layers. What can be done is texurizing the ends to emilinate ...
Would I look good with a fauxhawk?7/14/2011
  Q: I am wondering if you think I would look good with a fauxhawk. I have fairly thick hair. I ...
  A: Kimberly, In all honesty, i think your hair would do fine with the faux hawk. However, it would ...
products/styling7/13/2011
  Q: i have curly hair, in which I use gel and coconut oil usually for styling. However, my side bang I ...
  A: Andrea, You can indeed iron over gel or mousse and oil. I would just use a minimum amount abd be ...
my hair feels rough after straightening?7/12/2011
  Q: I have a hair question that has been bugging me for a while... When I straighten my hair with a ...
  A: Cassandra, Very long hair has a tendancy to be drier at the ends naturally. For this reason it ...
Growing and maintaining hair7/12/2011
  Q: This is basically the story of my hair and what it has been through: When I was young (around 6 or ...
  A: Lisa, Your hair has certainly been through a lot in a short time. I applaud you for wanting to ...
HELPPP!7/12/2011
  Q: I had been getting highlights on my hair for about 3 years. I was low on money this month and had ...
  A: Christie, You are not going to be able to fix this yourself. It's a complicated procedure. The ...
natrual hair7/11/2011
  Q: -( it just goes straight even with gel its not curling please help me what can I do to get my curls ...
  A: Christine, You don't say HOW you are colouring your hair or how much, whether brown or blonde or ...
hair Color7/11/2011
  Q: I got highlights done two weeks ago. they came out gold/orange. I went to correct the hightlights ...
  A: Ilene, The first thing I will suggest is a new salon, if each service they do is not quite right ...
hot hair curlers7/11/2011
  Q: I have baby fine colorered treated hair that frizzes easily when I blow dry it. I find it easier to ...
  A: Vicky, Hair like yours will benefit from moderate layering. Too much layering can make it look ...
loose-wave permanent7/10/2011
  Q: hope you are well. I have naturally straight and thick hair which is about collar bone-length. Right ...
  A: Katie, Sorry for the delayed response. his is fairly straigh forward. Especially for straight ...
Highlite Help?7/9/2011
  Q: I was wondering what to tell my hair stylist if I want my hair to look like the image attached. This ...
  A: Mandy, This is just highlughted at the front hairline. You should only need to bring the picture ...
Complex Bleaching Toning Hi Lift Question7/9/2011
  Q: I have a bit of a complex question and hours of researching hasn't brought me the right answer. I ...
  A: Frirst if all, and don't take thes remarks the wrong way, you need to get back to your stylist ...
hair cut was the worst ever! help!7/8/2011
  Q: My hair was cut by a very inexperienced person. One side is at least an inch longer than the other ...
  A: Sharyl, First and foremost, be polite, never offensive. You'll get more that way. A stylist so ...
Punky-hair wanted: is this possible?7/7/2011
  Q: I wanted this Japanese-anime-ish punky haircut: the one in this link, to be exact- ...
  A: Lisa, Hair grows about 1/2 inch a month, so you can judge the time line in that way for how long ...
loose-wave permanent7/6/2011
  Q: hope you are well. I have naturally straight and thick hair which is about collar bone-length. Right ...
  A: Katie, What you want should be possible. Just bring the pictures to your stylist for reference. ...
Relaxer versus Neutralizer7/4/2011
  Q: Is it safe to switch from a relaxer to a neutralizer? Also, what would be the waiting period from ...
  A: Lesia, I think there may be some confusion here. Neutralizer is the final step in perming or ...
Carefree curl or wave nouveau7/1/2011
  Q: My 11 inch hair is natural, with the exception of using Miss Clariol's Natural Instincts Loving Care ...
  A: Jeannene, Firstly, if you are having a lot of breakage with only a non ammonia colour in your ...
Dyeing and Relaxing6/29/2011
  Q: How long should you wait after using a permanent dye to apply an S curl? Also how long should you ...
  A: Martin, TYpically you would want to give about a week between services, but this depends on ...
chemicl straightener6/28/2011
  Q: I put a chemical straightener on my hair last night, and woke up with it curly, can i wet it or ...
  A: Corinne, If the next morning it's curly again, then the relaxer dud not take. It was either not ...
Hair...6/27/2011
  Q: How would I style my hair like this? ...
  A: Natasha, This style is actuall simple to achieve. Keep in mind though that Steven Tyler has wave ...
Perms6/23/2011
  Q: I am a professional cosmetologist and recently gave a perm to a client. The solution turned purple ...
  A: Pam, My apology for the delay. I was away and forfgot to set away dates here. You obviously ...
carefree curl6/23/2011
  Q: Can someone who has a Jehri Curl (Carefree brand)use the Brazilian Blowout? The person doesn't curl ...
  A: Pam, If the hair is spongy that means it's in poor condition and should be cut. The good news is ...
type of perm?6/15/2011
  Q: I am thinking about getting a perm but kind of shakey on what kind to get. I have medium brown hair ...
  A: Sarah, Your stylist would choose the best perm for your hair according to the condition, texture ...
Hair Color & Relaxer6/14/2011
  Q: i had die my hair before after i had relaxed my hair 1week later , and as blowing it out myself i ...
  A: Jalissa, I would not suggest this for a few reasons. You have to be very careful with blonde and ...
spiral perm but looks like BonJovi 80s wiggle6/13/2011
  Q: I have had beautiful spiral perms off and on for years... I have been a bit off of them for about 8 ...
  A: Susan, Firstly, just as an aside, When your perm manufacturers ask that you not shampoo for a day ...
BodyWave for African-American hair6/12/2011
  Q: I have very thick type 4 hair. I have a (tiny) curl pattern when my hair is wet, but a few hours ...
  A: Chemically, the single and double process are the same chemical. The difference is that for hair ...
Getting color right6/8/2011
  Q: I have always colored my own hair, but would like to change the color and add highlights. ...
  A: Maddie, First of all, I must say that I do not recommend home colouring as too much cah go wrong. ...
To wave or not to wave?6/8/2011
  Q: ) I have been natural my whole life (only blowouts and press-n-curls for me) until about 1 yr and ...
  A: Briana, Just as a point of clarification, your hair is not natural. Since January you would only ...
Color came out too dark6/3/2011
  Q: I dyed my hair "medium intense red" and it came out too dark. My natural color is off black and I ...
  A: One of the first rules of colour is that tint won't lift tint. I know it sounds like a play on words ...
flat iron6/2/2011
  Q: \my flat iron, even on low settings tends to right away with the first run throughs on my bangs ...
  A: Andrea, First of all, make sure the product is good and not spoiled, as that could cause a bad ...
About Hair Relaxing.5/31/2011
  Q: I'm a fellow expert in allexperts, computer field. I'd like to know little more about Hair ...
  A: Anjana, Hair relaxing is the process of chemically loosening curl in the hair. Rebonding is a ...
hair relaxer5/31/2011
  Q: I have thing curly frizzy hair. I am trying to find an all natural organic hair relaxer I can ...
  A: Debbie, Although there may be one, I"ve not heard of a natural or organic hair relaxer. Even if ...
Hair Color and Style; Warm Eye Color, Cool Skin Tone5/30/2011
  Q: I wanted to ask about which hair colors would look best on me and which hairstyles would be most ...
  A: Mandy, YOu're a beautiful young lady and would look great in almost anything. I have a feeling ...
Relaxer and Highlights5/28/2011
  Q: I have 2 textured hair because of being biracial. My hair is mostly healthy. I have been reading ...
  A: Danielle, Although hair can be relaxed and highlighted if everything is done properly, I would not ...
Soft Waves5/26/2011
  Q: does rebonded hair cannot be chemically curled anymore?
  A: Cathy, Rebonded hair can indeed be curled with a permanent. I've taken clients from natural to ...
wave nouveau5/24/2011
  Q: I had a wave nouveau applied to my hair on yesterday and it didn't take very well. How long do I ...
  A: Donna, If your hair is in suitable condition it can be redone at any time. My only concern would ...
Shiny blonde hair5/23/2011
  Q: Please tell me how to get my highlighted blonde hair to shine. I see all these brilliant blondes on ...
  A: Lynn, Aside from conditioning, applying nourishing oils will help add shine. Things like Morrocan ...
worried about my hair5/22/2011
  Q: I have always had long hair past my middle back it has always been very thick. I have naturally ...
  A: Peggy, The greay that you are seeing is new growth from the scalp. Each month your hair grows 3/8 ...
hair5/21/2011
  Q: I hope you are doing well, I have question about hairspary and mousse/gel. My hair lenght is to ...
  A: MIkail, They all work well, it's just a matter of preference and how you use them. What I always ...
hair loss after colouring5/21/2011
  Q: I recently had my hair coulered using the foils method I have been to the same salon for 2 ...
  A: Cherylea, The tangling is very likely from the highlights. As for the hair loss you have to ...
Hair fall5/19/2011
  Q: I diid perm from hair roots after that my hairs start falling. pls advise what should i do.
  A: Bhavana, Unfirtunately, once hair is breaking there us little to be done. It means that the hair ...
roots5/16/2011
  Q: I used to cut my few 6 white hairs every other day to hide them. Now I"m coloring them, but I find ...
  A: Andrea, We are usually more critical of ourselves than of others. If they have the sane amount of ...
naturally bad perm hair5/14/2011
  Q: My hair has a natural wavy/curl to it, staight in some places. I call it my bad perm hair. I have ...
  A: Dawn, Although I know and took classes from one if the originators of this technique I must admit ...
roots5/13/2011
  Q: I used to cut my few 6 white hairs every other day to hide them. Now I"m coloring them, but I find ...
  A: Andrea, Your new growth has nothing Ro do with having cut it before. You are seeing the new growth ...
Hair breakage from a perm.5/13/2011
  Q: I just got my hair permed and I've noticed a lot of hair falling out when rinsing and combing out. I ...
  A: Gabby, This is indeed NOT normal and should not happen. Although it is totally possible to have a ...
hairstyle5/12/2011
  Q: hey, i was thinking about getting a haircut but i dont know what to get. i'm a sophmore in high ...
  A: Joe, If your face is rounder you want to create the illusion of a longer more slender look. This ...
Wave Nouveau Gone Wrong!5/11/2011
  Q: I grew my hair out of a relaxer and decided to get a WN. The stylist I went to processed my hair ...
  A: Lee, Shame on her. She should have seen that there was relaxer still not grown out. She also ...
Matrix hair color Logics DNA and Logics permanent color creme5/11/2011
  Q: What is the difference between Matrix Logics permanent colorcreme and Logics DNA Permanent gelucent ...
  A: Nancy, Products should really not be intermixed, even when made by the same company. Each ...
hair extentions5/10/2011
  Q: I have been losing my hair for many years now, and the doctors haven’t been able to find the real ...
  A: Iris, No one technique is safer or more harmfull than another. It's more a matter of the skill of ...
Haircoloring5/9/2011
  Q: I would have asked the expert in the hair color category, sadly she is no longer active. But I was ...
  A: Paula, You don't say how dark your natural colour is or what is on it now. I must assume that ...
waves:(5/9/2011
  Q: Hello, I need your help so much. I have made my hair wavy. I really hate it as it's all the time ...
  A: Afrooz, I assume from your letter that you got a perm to add curl or wave and now it's frizzy. ...
change of haircolor5/7/2011
  Q: My hair has been dyed golden blonde using a hi lift golden blonde. I want to change it to ash ...
  A: Antoinette, Ideally this change should be done by a professional to avoid problems. Since the new ...
hair extentions5/5/2011
  Q: I have been losing my hair for many years now, and the doctors haven’t been able to find the real ...
  A: Iris, It's important to find the cause of your hair loss. As for extensions, if done properly and ...
perm & highlights5/4/2011
  Q: Ok, so I've been asking around for estimates on a spiral perm that i been wanting for a while now. ...
  A: Maritza, My apology for the delay. I was away and neglected to set away dates. First of all I have ...
Bleach highlights4/30/2011
  Q: I have medium brown hair. For many years I've had very natural looking honey colored highlights, ...
  A: Lia, Since you like the highlights you have now, leave them alone until you need your next retouch. ...
Hair Chemical4/30/2011
  Q: I've had a relaxer since highschool days and since my freshmen year of college- I've decided to go ...
  A: Tina, Unfortunately, your thinking is mistaken and would lead to severe damage. A texturizer is ...
Help ! :(4/28/2011
  Q: Hey, I have had my hair bleached in the last few days and it went yellow, so my mate dyed over it ...
  A: Krish, I would be careful about lifting out dark colour over bleach to recolour. YOu will likely ...
hair color4/11/2011
  Q: My daughters natural hair color is bonde/brown and very curly hair.She dyed it a cherry color color ...
  A: Betty, To cover one colour with another the new colour must be deeper than the colour it's going ...
Perm rebonded hair4/11/2011
  Q: I have natural curly hair but I have had it rebonded since 6 years ago. I love having straight hair ...
  A: Kai, This is not uncommon. I have had clients go from rebonding back to curly this way. You must ...
Sripping Relaxed Hair4/10/2011
  Q: Is it safe to strip dark demi permanent hair dye from relaxed hair. My hairdresser dyed my brown ...
  A: Lynn, It's amazing how many people don't think about this prospect BEFORE putting black on their ...
Thin Hair4/10/2011
  Q: I would like to find a hair stylist that is a pro in cutting thin hair. I live in Westchester ...
  A: Lu, What I usually suggest (I would have no way of knowing who does what in that area) is that you ...
How to achieve Dark Sandy Blonde colour4/9/2011
  Q: I have about 25% gray in my hair and natural hair colour is level 4-5. But my hair really pulls a ...
  A: Karen, I would definitely suggest having this done professionally. YOu will not lift from a level ...
HELP: colouring damaged bleached hair4/6/2011
  Q: I have the following problem: my hairdresser dyed my hair last summer - actually she bleached it too ...
  A: Dana, It would have been easire before he added the dark and highlights to it, but that's OK. He ...
Hair color help please4/4/2011
  Q: i have fair skin and dark brown eyes. Naturally my hair is dark brown, but if i color it to dark i ...
  A: THey should be able to further adjust the colour. It's often a learning process and can take a few ...
Doing wave nouveau perm at home4/1/2011
  Q: I am on my 3rd year of the wave nouveau perm, which I love. I usually travel to my hairdressers in ...
  A: joy, You should not do this yourself at all. This is a system and not meant to be done only in ...
Hair color help please4/1/2011
  Q: i have fair skin and dark brown eyes. Naturally my hair is dark brown, but if i color it to dark i ...
  A: Ilene, Part of the reason for the brighness may have been that when they lightened the hair they ...
bright scalp3/31/2011
  Q: My hair was colored colored by a professional a little too dark (dark brown with a little red in ...
  A: Ilene, My apology for the delayed response, I was away. This is a very common issue and easily ...
Prom hairstyle3/29/2011
  Q: I have really short hair (it was absolutely the biggest mistake of my life). I had it cut really ...
  A: Mary, Sorry for the delayed response, I was away. Just because your hair is not long, that does ...
switch from demipermanent to permanent color?3/26/2011
  Q: I've been using demipermanent no-ammonia color, Level 8, neutral base for several years, which has ...
  A: Sharon, What you are using is probably covering the gray, but since it is covering the gray with a ...
new texterizer3/24/2011
  Q: I got a texterizer 3 days ago, but it is not to my satisfaction. So can I put in a wave nouveau over ...
  A: Janice, If your texturizer was done with a sodium based relaxer product ( usually a texturizer is ...
how important is the place i decide to attend for cosmetology?3/22/2011
  Q: I am a college student, thinking about entering the cosmetology/esthetics field. I have been looking ...
  A: Megan, I don't believe that you need to pay a lot extra for your cosmetology education. SOme of ...
Quick weave3/21/2011
  Q: I have hair loss and I wondered if a Quick weave would be the answer until it grows back? I have ...
  A: Sonja, I do hair weaving and have never heard of a quick weave. If by this you mean where netting ...
Hair loss due to hair color3/21/2011
  Q: Three weeks ago,I had a permanent and my hair dresser put semi-permanent hair color on my hair right ...
  A: Sonja, Just to clarify (not that it really makes a dfference here) you may not have had an ...
Suggest me a style3/18/2011
  Q: How do I know what style suits me the best. I'm having black long slender hairs. I like one ...
  A: Arun, The style you wear has to be determined by face shape, based on an oval shape being the ...
Surfer hair cuts for girls3/16/2011
  Q: ! So I've always had trouble with my hair, I've never had a 'specific style' but I came across some ...
  A: LAurel, My apology for the delayed response. I would suggest bringing the pictures of the styles ...
rebonding results3/14/2011
  Q: .... i've got my hair rebonded 1 1/2 months ago.i,ve told the saloon person that i want natural look ...
  A: Ritika, Sorry for the delayed response. You are right that you cannot have the body you want with ...
Commission3/14/2011
  Q: I am in the process of opening my own hair studio. I originally was set on the entire studio being ...
  A: Sonya, My apology fir the delayed response. I think it's unusual for commission stylists to supply ...
Hair3/13/2011
  Q: My hair is naturally a very dull blonde, even a mousy brown. I haven't had my natural color for ...
  A: Alana, The best way would be to have your hair lifted from the dark brown colour, just enough to ...
rebonding results3/11/2011
  Q: .... i've got my hair rebonded 1 1/2 months ago.i,ve told the saloon person that i want natural look ...
  A: Rikita, UNfortunately, you are getting what you ask for. You cant get straight hair with body. ...
Perm and baking soda3/10/2011
  Q: I have stopped using shampoo and wash my hair with baking soda. I would like to get a perm. would ...
  A: Lisa, While baking soda is good for getting rid of buildup on the hair, I would not suggest it for ...
perm3/9/2011
  Q: Need to know a perm for medicated and fine hair.I got one and do not know the name. Thanks ANSWER: ...
  A: Mary, Thank you for the update, I appreciate it. I have never seen a perm for medicated hair, but ...
Bonnet hair dryer3/9/2011
  Q: Can portable bonnet hair dryer damage your hair if you use it for about 20 mins for conditioning? ...
  A: Cindy, I think it's a coincidence, really. What I will suggest though, if you didn;t do it before, ...
Bonnet hair dryer3/9/2011
  Q: Can portable bonnet hair dryer damage your hair if you use it for about 20 mins for conditioning? ...
  A: Cindy, Theoretically, any heat source used too often with too much heat could damage your hair. ...
ingredients on shades eq $ process sol3/8/2011
  Q: I am having allergy testing and I need the ingriedents for shades eq liquid 9g and 7gb also the ...
  A: Shannan, You can get that from Redken (redken.com) or your stylist. If your stylist uses Redken ...
wave nouveau3/7/2011
  Q: I have a wave nouveau and have never worn it straight. Can you instruct me how to do it. Thanks.
  A: Paula, A Wave Nouveau can be styled out with no problem. The least damaging method would be by ...
hair length and a spiral perm3/5/2011
  Q: I so want to try a tight spiral perm but my hair is only about seven inches long right now. Is it ...
  A: Roberta, A spiral would be a waste of your time and money, as well as the stylist's time and ...
hairstyling3/4/2011
  Q: My hair is permed and I am planning to cut it very, very low (about 1-2 inches in length). What cut ...
  A: If by permed you mean a relaxer, then until that has been cut off the ends will not do what you ...
How to style a super short sides cut but long on top3/3/2011
  Q: I recently got my hair cut very, very short! I'm trying to figure out how to style it and I came ...
  A: Andrea, For this style just add product to towel dried hair (I'd suggest a firm hold gel or ...
hairstyling3/1/2011
  Q: My hair is permed and I am planning to cut it very, very low (about 1-2 inches in length). What cut ...
  A: Joyce, Whether you can get the look you want without using a texturizer would depend on your hair ...
Bleaching hair2/23/2011
  Q: I want to go platinum blonde, almost white. Currently my hair is medium length, at my shoulders, and ...
  A: Sarah, The fact that your hair was already fried from trying this before should tell you that it ...
dreadlock2/23/2011
  Q: my question is about dreadlocks with fake hair can u keep them in permanent if u keep them up like ...
  A: Sincer, Once you have the dreadlocks in place, whether from your own hair or with extension hair ...
healthy hair2/22/2011
  Q: im 18 and i recently had my hair cut short , becuz i used to bleach it and it got to damaged. I ...
  A: Eliza, I'm not going to recommend a specific line. I will just suggest to get any moisturizing or ...
red hair2/21/2011
  Q: i recentlky dyed my bleach blond hair (naturally strawberry blonde) a dark red, this came out ...
  A: Haley, If you are doing this at home, I would not suggest doing it. I say this because the only ...
RE:going from perm to texturizer to relaxer2/20/2011
  Q: My mother-in-law changed from a curly perm to a texturizer. This was done by a "licensed hair ...
  A: Nancy, If she went from a curl to a sodium based texturizer, then it's a wonder that all of the ...
hair wash2/20/2011
  Q: i recentlyheard about washing hair with baking soda and apple cider vinegar, i tried it and i ...
  A: Anna, Baking soda is used to remove buildup from the hair and vinegar is used to acidify it and ...
hi2/19/2011
  Q: hi i am in hairstyling school and i was wondering if u could help me out i have a colour correction ...
  A: Tara, That's quite the test. Firstly, for each side you'll need to lighten the existing colour ...
How Do I Deal With The Aftermath Of Dramatic Weight Loss?2/15/2011
  Q: Ever hear someone tell a female, "Your face is SO pretty... if you only lost some weight,"? Well I ...
  A: Amanda, Firstly, my apology for the delay, I missed the email. I'm very concerned about the ...
Hair Color2/15/2011
  Q: latley Ive been thinking about chnaging my hair color. Mine just looks so boring and plain. I have ...
  A: Amber, Firstly,y apologies for the delay, I missed the email. Your colouring does well with deep ...
Hair Relaxers2/14/2011
  Q: I am caucasian, however, I have very wavy, kinky hair that is extremely difficult to straighten with ...
  A: Samantha, While a relaxer would probably work for your hair, I would not suggest trying it ...
color correction - blonde over red2/13/2011
  Q: I have light/medium blond hair, which I dyed red about 3 months ago. The grow out looked good, but I ...
  A: Marian, Unfortunately, there is nothing that I can do to help. All I can suggest is to think ahead ...
frizzy hair2/12/2011
  Q: I don't know why but it seems that I have two different kinds of hair texture. I have fine hair but ...
  A: Saba, It souncd like your hair is damaged and dry. But also, it sounds like you are experiencing ...
Human hair clip on extension2/11/2011
  Q: At the mall, I stopped at a stand selling Natur Hair Extension. The girl sat me on a chair and put ...
  A: Concetta, The main concept behind this type of extension is that you don't need to have someone ...
Hair Style2/10/2011
  Q: Okay so my father would like me to do something with my hair even though i don't want it done. ...
  A: Catherine, If you're not sure you want a perm I wouyld not suggest getting one. Just get a nice ...
hair style2/10/2011
  Q: I am at odds as to how to style my hair. It is shoulder-length, thick with natural wave. My face ...
  A: Patricia, First of all, NO style will (or should) hold up to working out in the gym, if you're ...
Hair colur2/7/2011
  Q: So i am 13 and i have thick curly dark brown hair i am mixed race but more to the lighter side, i ...
  A: Georgina, I must say first of all, that I'm just a little distressed that at 13 you want to start ...
Wetting Permed Hair2/6/2011
  Q: I got a body wave 48 hours ago, and my stylist said not to wash my hair for 72 hours. Though when I ...
  A: Hannah, When being told not to shampoo hair for a certain amount of time after a perm, the purpose ...
permanent waving2/6/2011
  Q: i want to do the permanent waving to my long and natural hair. i am from Ukraine and in my country ...
  A: Maria, Although not all products are available in all countries, there are many perms available ...
hair falling out by root2/6/2011
  Q: I got this perm and within a week my hair started to fall out by the root...after having perm for 1 ...
  A: Dottie, A perm or relaxer will not cause hair to fall out by the root, unless the scalp was ...
Dying regrowth and over highlights2/2/2011
  Q: I have long hair. It has been about 8 months since I last dyed and highlighted my hair. Awful ...
  A: Robyn, This one is definitely not a DIY job. To tint back the highlighted hair to a warm brown it ...
Clairol Luminize Replacement2/2/2011
  Q: I have used Clear Luminize with the Luminize Developer for over 20 years to lighten my dishwater ...
  A: Julie, I used Luminize MANY years ago and must admit that I did like it for its purpose at the ...
hairstyle help1/31/2011
  Q: I was curious about hairstyles. I don't know what would be the best hairstyle for me and I figured ...
  A: Guy, You heard right. Facial shape plays an important role in choosing your hair style and length. ...
hair1/31/2011
  Q: My hair is naturally curly but i always straighten it. my constant straightening has damaged my hair ...
  A: Elizabeth, Typically, once you burn the curl out of the hair it doen not come back well until it ...
curly question1/30/2011
  Q: well im considering a wave nuveou change,the last time i had a relaxer was NOV.3 2010 i was told to ...
  A: Yolanda, Letting it grow out for 3 months before retouching would be right if staying with the ...
damaged hair?1/30/2011
  Q: I have a wavy to straight hair --- more to a little wavy I guess. The thing with my hair, it never ...
  A: Your hair is not damaged, just fly away from the sound. After styling just apply a very small amount ...
Allergy to PPD1/30/2011
  Q: I am allergic to PPD therefore my Doc has adviced me to saty away from hair dyes, colors & bleach. ...
  A: Shajid, Phenolaneline diamene is a chemical complund present in analine deivative colours. You ...
changing hair products1/29/2011
  Q: I'm from Africa and recently relocated to the US,I have relaxed hair but its braided now,I have ...
  A: Sheila, Actually, the products are pretty similar. If you were having a sodium (sodium hydroxide) ...
Body wave gone bad1/29/2011
  Q: I went to a salon to get a body wave from my - usually - talented hairstylist. she did not want to ...
  A: Kitty, As long as the hair is not over processed, it can be redone. In tis case that would mean ...
Chemically straightening1/28/2011
  Q: its fine and naturally poofy, its not really curly or wavy so i have to straighten it almost ...
  A: Daniella, It would indeed be better, it you would actually not be heat styling every day once ...
Neutralizer left on to long1/27/2011
  Q: I have had perms off and on for about 17 years. I recently had a perm done in which I wanted a ...
  A: Laura, A few things here. Firstly, you're probably right not to have her do your hair again. You'd ...
Dying long hair1/27/2011
  Q: My hair has grown so long It if very difficult to dye. I always miss spots. I'm also worried about ...
  A: Sam, Ideally this should be done by a professional to avoid over processing the hair. If not, at ...
thinning hair1/25/2011
  Q: I have very thin hair in the front of my head. I presently have dyed dark red hair because I have a ...
  A: Patricia, It's not necessary to go blonde. Just a slightly lighter red should be fine. You want to ...
relaxer1/24/2011
  Q: i got my hair relaxed about three weeks ago and whenever i take a shower the hair falls out in ...
  A: Well, shame on your friend's mom for putting chemicals on your hair, quite obviously not knowing ...
really bad salon bleach job1/22/2011
  Q: My hair is extremely healthy and is very dark brown. The salon bleached it. HELP ME PLEASE. How can ...
  A: Rachelle, What you want to do is go back to the salon and have them fix it for you. It's not ...
relaxer1/22/2011
  Q: i got my hair relaxed about three weeks ago and whenever i take a shower the hair falls out in ...
  A: Kayleigh, It may not be my business, but where was your mother during all of this? You should not ...
hair shedding1/21/2011
  Q: I have had some braids put in my hair two months ago. I had to take the braids out two weeks after ...
  A: Neicy, Thanks for getting back to me. I appreciate the update. Again, the hair itself, would not ...
Perm didn't take1/18/2011
  Q: Okay, I permed a clients hair (been perming her hair for years) yesterday (Mon), it didn't take at ...
  A: Kelly, I applaud your professionalism. Don't beat yourself up. It can happen to anyone no matter ...
hair shedding1/18/2011
  Q: I have had some braids put in my hair two months ago. I had to take the braids out two weeks after ...
  A: Neicy, I'm grasping at straws here, analyzing what you said and am making a guess here. My guess ...
I want my curls back1/17/2011
  Q: My name is Octavia and I have a problem. since I was born my hair my naturally curly, even growing ...
  A: Octavia, YOu don't mention how long your hair is, but I'll wager it's fairly long. If this is the ...
I NEED this hairstyle1/17/2011
  Q: How do I get jared leto's hair? I have kind of wavy hair, and I REALLY want it like his. Help? ...
  A: What I meant was that you'll be using your fingers instead of a brush to dry your hair. With your ...
hair color disaster1/17/2011
  Q: I had a friend dye my hair from light brown to medium/dark brown a week ago. I then decided to put ...
  A: Heather, Darker would cover it, but if you go back to the salon they should be able to tone it ...
Color Correction1/16/2011
  Q: I've been coloring my hair with redken shades EQ 03V and 03RV for the past 4 months.. I've probably ...
  A: Rhianna, Unfortunately, there is not much that you can do to get this out right now and still have ...
My hair won't take color.1/16/2011
  Q: My hair has always taken color very well. About 3 months ago I was prescribed BYETTA for insulin ...
  A: Sheri, I don't think the medication is cauing this. There may be something else that you're using ...
my hair1/15/2011
  Q: i have been getting perms since the age of five. I started coloring my hair at grade 7. I really ...
  A: Xavier, If by perm you mean a sodium relaxer, a texturizer would probably be your best transition ...
I NEED this hairstyle1/14/2011
  Q: How do I get jared leto's hair? I have kind of wavy hair, and I REALLY want it like his. Help?
  A: ALex, First of all, see that your cut is similar. Then for styling, apply a firm hold mousse from ...
luminizer replacement1/12/2011
  Q: Been using Clairol Luminizer clear with red/gold corrector for years, noticed its been replaced with ...
  A: Cia, I was about to submit my answer to you and then went to the clairol professional site where ...
question about a question1/11/2011
  Q: I've just read thishttp://en.allexperts.com/q/Hairstyling-1565/2010/6/Jared-Leto-Kings-Queens-1.htm ...
  A: Roland, First of all, when the other expert suggested this to the writer of the question she did ...
what colour will suit me best?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: Gemma, With your eyes, a red would be killer, but unfortunately they don't hold up as well. A ...
Stubborn Hair1/8/2011
  Q: This summer, I really want to try to go for more of a rockabilly, pin up hairstyle to go with the ...
  A: Bethany, First of all, prep the hair with and meium to firm hold mousse or gel of your choice and ...
bed head1/8/2011
  Q: My 6 year old daughter has some damaged hair from swimming last summer, despite our wetting her hair ...
  A: Melanie, Infortunately there is nothing that I know of that will prevent this from happneing, ...
Hair falling out after colour1/7/2011
  Q: My previous colour was red which I done myself using a dye from a packet. I went to the hairdresser ...
  A: Jenn, The problem sounds like your hair is over processed. I'm wondering if the stylist knew that ...
Golden hair1/5/2011
  Q: My hair was highlighted. It has thinned terribly and I decided to have a salon do an overall color ...
  A: Linda, A few things here. Possible, your highlights were being overlapped, causing the original ...
Swimming-Hair1/4/2011
  Q: I swim every day immediately after school and have to go to job immediately afterwards. I don't have ...
  A: Jake, Unfortunately, what you have to do is get rid of the chlorine in your hair to get rid of ...
Scalp1/3/2011
  Q: I Have being using Redkin Roots/High/low Lights and for the past year when I brush my hair my scalp ...
  A: Anita, It is possible that you have, or are developing a sensitivity or allergy to hair colour. IF ...
making hair more defined1/2/2011
  Q: my hair is shoulder length, thick, coarse and tapered around my face. When the beautician uses the ...
  A: Sandy, YOu're right not to use a very hot iron every day. Any styling putty with some hold will do ...
Removing Ash tones12/29/2010
  Q: For about a year my hair color was medium brown with highlights. I went to my stylist yesterday ...
  A: Mireya, Fortunately you had it done at a salon and paid for a proper job, so is is their ...
curling iron question12/28/2010
  Q: I just received an In-Styler for my birthday. It does a great job of smoothing out my naturally ...
  A: Patricia, Basically, you want to add your curl or wave while smoothing. Once the hair has been ...
Hair color and hair cut12/26/2010
  Q: I want to dye and cut my hair but dont know what color or hair cut. Please help me!!
  A: Rosi, First of all, you're a beautiful girl with great bone structure. For the cut, I'd suggest ...
Hair Care12/24/2010
  Q: About three years ago I began to notice that the top of my scalp had become quite red and slightly ...
  A: James, What you describe could be a couple of things. On the surface it sounds like the beginigs ...
Perming and Bleaching12/21/2010
  Q: I got my hair permed about two months ago, but it didn't take the first time so I went and got it ...
  A: Jessica, If you were my client I'd be telling you not to even think about bleaching it now. You've ...
Ash Blonde12/16/2010
  Q: I have natural dark brown hair and for years my colorist used Igora by schwarzkof 8-10 w/ 40 volume ...
  A: Gaby, The reason for your brassiness is because the colour now being used is giving more lift 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: Shweta, I always get upset when I hear stories like this because it really should not happen. ...
Color on perm12/15/2010
  Q: I am a stylist and had always waited 2 weeks after a perm to apply color.I have a customer that ...
  A: Pat, First of all, keep in mind that many of these rules that you and I learned back in the day ...
hair color and thyroid medication12/10/2010
  Q: I take Armour Thyroid medication. I have white grey hair.had a weave to add light golden blond with ...
  A: Maureen, A few things here. Firstly, your present colour can be corrected simply by them lifting ...
Possibly transitioning12/10/2010
  Q: I have not had a relaxer in 6 months. I have had relaxers for years and now I am thinking of ...
  A: Gina, You can certainly get a texturizer on your new growth. Chemically, it's just a mild relaxer ...
perm12/9/2010
  Q: nappy hair. I permed my hair when I was 13 and I'm 18 now. I hate what the straight perm has done ...
  A: Cassandra, You want to have enough regrowth for the stylist to comfortable retouch without ...
perm12/7/2010
  Q: nappy hair. I permed my hair when I was 13 and I'm 18 now. I hate what the straight perm has done ...
  A: Cassandra, The first thing you need to get is a new salon or stylist. This one is not treating you ...
Re-Dyeing Hair12/6/2010
  Q: I dyed my hair for the 3rd time 2 weeks ago today. My hair dresser was suppose to dye it the same ...
  A: Shelby, If you had it done professionally you should let her fix it for you. Just to clarify, a ...
question of hair :)12/1/2010
  Q: i got highlights in april but they turned out horrible ever since then i have been dying my hair ...
  A: Gaby, Even though you covered the highlights with colour, they are still there. Anything longer ...
querry about hair rebonding12/1/2010
  Q: i am from Pakistan, I want to get my hair rebonded as i am so much eager to have straight hair. ...
  A: Lubna, You should always be careful when getting a chemical process to have it done by someone ...
Texturizers11/30/2010
  Q: A professional hairdresser does the process for me but we realised that my hair would curl naturally ...
  A: Elizabeth, Because it needs moisturizing doesn't mean it has to be greasy. Use a good moisturizing ...
hair growth11/26/2010
  Q: I have natural curly hair,frizzy,and very brittle,my hair is shoulder length and does no longer grow ...
  A: Julie, Your hair does indeed grow, or you would not have to retouch the colour. The problem is ...
Plum to Blonde11/24/2010
  Q: I died my hair with a plum colourant myself. It was a permanent die, but has faded lots. I really ...
  A: Sheree, The only way back to blonde is with bleaching again. This needs to be done carefully since ...
Texturizers11/24/2010
  Q: A professional hairdresser does the process for me but we realised that my hair would curl naturally ...
  A: Elizabeth, Not a problem. First though, a bit of clarification. The neutralizer is used with ANY ...
black hair11/22/2010
  Q: I just discovered the site and wanted to take a chance sending you this e-mail. I am a black woman ...
  A: Regina, Unfortunately, if you want to go from straight to curl you either have to get into the ...
Texturizers11/19/2010
  Q: A professional hairdresser does the process for me but we realised that my hair would curl naturally ...
  A: Elizabeth, I'me relieved to hear that it's being done professionally. Good for you. If your ...
Tint back after bleaching11/18/2010
  Q: I have been bleaching and toning my hair for several years. I have, for the most part, been careful ...
  A: Julie, A couple of things here, which your friend the stylist should have advised you. First, when ...
Wave by Design Rearranger11/14/2010
  Q: I have black hair but I am mixed so my hair texture is fairly soft. I use the Wave by Design ...
  A: Elizabeth, Not admonishing you at all, but this is exactly why these processes should be done by ...
MY PERM IS TOO CURLY11/13/2010
  Q: I JUST GOT A WAVE NOUVEAU & LET MY STYLIST KNOW THAT I WANTED BIG WAVES- NOT REALLY CURLY HAIR BUT ...
  A: Mary Ann, Your stylist can fix this for you. The curl can be opened up by redoing the process with ...
perm smell returns everytime I shampoo11/8/2010
  Q: To save money, I "home permed" my hair with a product I have used several times. Everytime I have ...
  A: Fran, I've never heard of vinegar removing the curl from hair. My guess is that it was not in ...
Will natural curl pattern come back after a curly relaxer11/5/2010
  Q: About a year ago i put a wave nuoveau relaxer on my biracial hair to tame the thick hard to manage ...
  A: April, Not chemical prcessing will change your natural hair growth. Since hair grows about 1/2 ...
damaged hair11/5/2010
  Q: so right now my hair is sort of damaged-- i think the elistisity has gone out or something!! It ...
  A: Jesica, If your newly growing hair is also gradually losing elasticity then that means that you ...
about rebonding11/4/2010
  Q: What is the effect on my hair if i rebond it a few months after i perm my hair? I used to rebond ...
  A: Hannah, Hair grows about a half inch a month. So if your hair is 12 inches long, anything you had ...
flat hair11/3/2010
  Q: I am 24, and I live in a very humid area. I have problems with flat, fine hair. I know that I ...
  A: Annie, First of all, see that it's not too long and heavy to do anything but lie flat. Many have ...
damaged hair11/3/2010
  Q: so right now my hair is sort of damaged-- i think the elistisity has gone out or something!! It ...
  A: Jesica, Unfortunately, damaged hair cannot really be healed, but must grow out. A Keratin ...
Hair resistant to color10/29/2010
  Q: I have been having my hair colored for a number of years due to premature graying and have been told ...
  A: Bonnie, The time under the dryer was probably meant to increase the coverage. This is an option as ...
Hair resistant to color10/28/2010
  Q: I have been having my hair colored for a number of years due to premature graying and have been told ...
  A: Bonnie, A couple of things here. Although iron does pose a definite problem, and given your last ...
my hair10/27/2010
  Q: i was wondering how many times should i wash my hair a day. I use wax, ID hair extreme titanium to ...
  A: Hector, First of all, you, like most people, are shampooing much more than you need. SHampoo and ...
fixing foiled hair back to all dark10/25/2010
  Q: I have allergies and feel that foiling my dark hair is drying my hair out and making my scalp itch. ...
  A: Bonnie, Apologies for the delayed response. I was away. First of all, your foiling will have no ...
Perm didn't take10/24/2010
  Q: I did a perm yesterday on a person that has long, thick hair with layers. I used purple rods. After ...
  A: Vikki, NOt having all the particulars it's difficult to make a full assesment. However, it may be ...
colouring and perming10/24/2010
  Q: My hairdresser has asked different colour companies for suggestions but no one seems to know what is ...
  A: Karen, It sounds like your hair is very porous. To check this just snip off a few ends and drop ...
BRASSY HIGHLIGHTS10/24/2010
  Q: i have a medium brown color and yesterday i went to the salon in hope of lightening my hair to a ...
  A: Stephanie, Step away from the dye bottle. The first thing you have to do is go back to the salon ...
Confused about hair products!10/23/2010
  Q: Okay, so I'm 15 years old and I have a reasonable ammount of wavy, thick hair. About mid back ...
  A: Shannon, If you know that most drug store products are not that good, why would you want to use ...
Highlights all over??10/23/2010
  Q: I was wondering can you get blonde highlights all over the head that it covers a huge majority ...
  A: Dana, Highlights that heavy look pretty much like a full bleach out and look like they need ...
Perms?10/22/2010
  Q: Should i Get a perm? I've never died my hair or anything.. It's semi-thick, and dirty blonde? & if ...
  A: Erica, I can't tell you whether to get a perm or not. As long as your hair is in suitable ...
Cold Wave10/21/2010
  Q: My hair has been natural for two years. I would like to get a cold wave but I would like to know ...
  A: Detra, Something that I teach in my classes is that ALL the professional products work and are ...
My hair smells like sulphur10/20/2010
  Q: Help! My hair is increasingly smelling like I had a perm, which I haven't. I never highlight or dye ...
  A: R, I'm going to suggest two options. The first is to use a clarifying or chelating shampoo to deep ...
wave nouveau problems10/19/2010
  Q: I recently got a wave nouveau and I don't like it. The look does nothing for me and I would prefer ...
  A: Scarlett, You can't put a relaxer over the WN unless it is a thio based relaxer. Sodium based ...
hair rebonding disasters10/18/2010
  Q: . i got my hair rebonded two weeks back for the first time.. since then i m using a shampoo and ...
  A: Suhani, You should not be having scalp discomfort at all. It sounds like your scalp was burned. ...
Demi-Permanent Hair color removal?10/18/2010
  Q: ) I just had the Goldwell Colorance demi-permanent color applied to my hair a few days ago and it ...
  A: Valerie, Demi permanent colours typically contain no ammonia, creating no damage to the hair and ...
Wavy hair10/17/2010
  Q: I'm a 16 year old Asian female. My hair is naturally thick and wavy, but about a year ago I tried ...
  A: Justine, What you are experiencing is what happens when chemical relaxers grow out. You may be ...
Hair Thickness10/8/2010
  Q: I am 33 years old black female. I have always had thick hair and it has grown out long. I pretty ...
  A: Tanya, I have no doubt that it will return to normal. It will take time however, as hair only ...
Best Straightening Iron10/7/2010
  Q: and thanks for reading! I was wondering if I could get your opinion on the best hot tools that are ...
  A: Veronica, NO iron will change the texture of your hair, making it less curly, unless you use it ...
hair styling10/6/2010
  Q: my hair z curly n it appears really lifeless. . .it gets really tangled up during travelling n ...
  A: Arathi, Shampoo with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry and apply a silicone ...
How to achieve this hair style?10/3/2010
  Q: I really love this hairstyle, but I'm not sure what it is? They're similar to dreads but they are ...
  A: Kimmy, This is often refered to as comb twists and are very easy to do. Shampoo and towel dry hair ...
Product Information- Wave Nouveau Essential Link Protein Rebuilder10/3/2010
  Q: I have a wave nouveau and my curl pattern became very loose after the first shampoo, which was ten ...
  A: Tanya, What they gave you is an interim step in the Wave Nouveau process. It's applied after the ...
need to lighten black hair10/2/2010
  Q: does perioxide help lighten hair
  A: Christie, Peroxide is only part of it. lightening dark hair, especially black hair colour requires ...
VERY BAD PERM9/29/2010
  Q: I got a perm yesterday and it looks terrible. Its all frizzy and there is hardly any curl. I haven't ...
  A: Jill, Unfortunately it sounds like it may be over processed. Hopefully not, though. If not it can ...
Curly Hair9/28/2010
  Q: I'm bi-racial and so I have curly/wavy hair. For some reason on some parts of my hair I've lost some ...
  A: Liza, This is often the result of repeated straightening with a hot iron, especially if the hair ...
rebonding disaster9/26/2010
  Q: I went for rebonding and it lasted for a year very well.But now i have so much of hair loss and my ...
  A: Niharika, My apologies for the delayed response. I was away. The wavy hair is your natural hair ...
color fade9/24/2010
  Q: To avoid color fade, what's the best way to wash your hair with? cold, hot or warm water? or any ...
  A: June, First of all. living in a sunny climate takes its toll on colour. There are sunscreens for ...
how to style my curly hair9/20/2010
  Q: , i have posted a question here once in relation to my hair colour etc,,, anyway today i want to ask ...
  A: Ivanna, For curly hair, often the less you do the better. Shampoo and condition with a ...
Allergy to hair coloring9/18/2010
  Q: recently I developed a severe allergy to the hair coloring products. I've tried several different ...
  A: Alex, If you can't find a product you're not allergic to, the colouring would have to be done off ...
thyroid medication & hair perm9/18/2010
  Q: Greets! I take Armour thyroid and want a perm on my short hair. I also have color - blond ...
  A: Laurie, There are mixed opinions on how (or how much) thyroid medication affect the outcome or ...
Matted hair...again...9/16/2010
  Q: I've read much about this matter (!), and some people recommend using silicone spray from the ...
  A: K, I wouldn't suggest from the hardware store. Actually, what I had said was silicone sealant, ...
bleach, toner....still yellowish9/16/2010
  Q: I need some help with this.....my natural hair is medium brown, i have bleached my hair and apply ...
  A: The only way you can lighten it at this point is with bleach. If it's not done properly and ...
HELP please!!9/15/2010
  Q: how are you? I got my rebonding done but it gave me split ends right after I got it. Next thing, due ...
  A: Amna, First and most importantly, you may need to rethink your choice in friends if you are afraid ...
PERMANENTS9/13/2010
  Q: I USED REDKEN PERM ART PERMS FOR YEARS AND WHEN THEY WERE DISCONTINUED I WENT TO THE CONDITIONED ...
  A: Linda, Unfortunately I am not personally familiar with the first two perms you mention, so cannot ...
Rebonding query9/9/2010
  Q: I want to go for re bonding.is it safe to do ?does it damage my hair?which products i can use for ...
  A: Divyanka, Rebonding is safe when done properly and on hair that is in good condition to begin ...
Hair color9/7/2010
  Q: I'm 47 years old and as a child I was a towhead. Throughout the years and after two children, my ...
  A: Cynthia, First of all, don't try this yourself. You're asking for trouble. The forstthing you have ...
alternative to washing hair everyday9/6/2010
  Q: I like to wash my hair everyday, but I heard it's not healthy. But, I find that if I don't, then my ...
  A: Michelle, Your salon should have a full range of shampoos safe for daily use. However, I really ...
matted hair9/6/2010
  Q: I have fine, wavy hair that is about 52" long. I usually untangle it with my fingers each day, but ...
  A: K, As you no doubt know by now, fingers are not adequate for detangling long hair. You need a wide ...
poofy uncontrollable hair9/4/2010
  Q: , i need help to control my curly/wavy/frizzy poofy hair. It gets really thick and poofy when it ...
  A: Ivanna, If the curl activator is for pulling in natural curl I would suggest it. I would also ...
Loreal Extenso8/31/2010
  Q: Please advice me a salon which does loreal extenso hair straightening in NY or NJ. i have been ...
  A: Divea, What you would have to do is find the L'Oreal distributor for your area and they could tell ...
specialty cert. in the career8/29/2010
  Q: I've been licensed since '92 in NYS. I worked full-time for 7 years, established a full clientele ...
  A: Maria, First of all, the only licenses available in NYS are cosmetology, natural hair styling, ...
hair8/29/2010
  Q: I am a college student who has to walk to class everyday from my on campus apartment. I have neither ...
  A: Kaccey, Since I don't know what product lines are available in your area (and it really doesn't ...
1930s hair styling in nyc?8/29/2010
  Q: I am organizing a 1930s party and would love to find a hair salon that could do womens' 30s ...
  A: Dawne, Unfortnately, I don't love in NYC, so would not be able to advise in this area. What I can ...
hair8/28/2010
  Q: I am a college student who has to walk to class everyday from my on campus apartment. I have neither ...
  A: Kaccey, Shampoo and conditioner are not enough to control frizz. you must use styling products as ...
style for slightly wavy hair8/24/2010
  Q: I've got a black, long and mostly-dry hair. When combed on wet hair, it looks almost straight. But ...
  A: SSN, YOur style must be dictated by your facial shape, and not knowing this I can't make a ...
hair styles for thick hair?!8/23/2010
  Q: How are ya? I'm rebecca, I'm going into Gr.8 this year, and I just got my hair cut a month ago. It ...
  A: Rebecca, Sorry for my delayed response. The reason you're having problems is probably because your ...
dark and lovly texturizer not taking,8/22/2010
  Q: I placed a texturizer on my new growth(3 inches) thinking it would soften up my afro, it didn't work ...
  A: Faith, It sounds here like the texturizer was brought out over the perviously processed hair, ...
Highlights & color on gray hair to low lights8/21/2010
  Q: I am a 55 year old women. I have been coloring & highlighting my hair for 25 years to cover my ...
  A: Helen, What you are considering is also called grey reduction and it can be an excellent way to go ...
perm not taking8/20/2010
  Q: i did a perm a week ago in my salon. the lady called me today and said that her perm fell out. i ...
  A: Jamie, Heart and thyroid medication can often affect how a perm takes. I'm not really sure about ...
hair coloring8/18/2010
  Q: I have shoulder length hair and I have light brown hair and i really want low lights. I wanted it ...
  A: KC, There is no reason why dark brown lowlights should not look good on light brown hair. It will ...
matted hair8/18/2010
  Q: Help! I recently took down my kinky twist that I had in my hair for about 4 months. And I notice my ...
  A: Lamontia, For the beeswax, a flat iron on a lower setting will soften the wax so most of it can be ...
hair8/16/2010
  Q: i suffer with greasy hair %26 have done since a kid,i have tried all types of shampoo nothing works ...
  A: Trev, Don't believe evrything you hear. Shaving will not change anything. The first thing I'd ...
Hair Texture8/15/2010
  Q: I am trying to find out the textures of my hair. Who would be able to tell me my hair type? My own ...
  A: Mike, Your stylist should be able to tell you what your hair texture is. As far as changing the ...
Early Jared Leto Style8/14/2010
  Q: I'm hoping to get a style similar to Jared Leto's in these pictures and I was wondering how to go ...
  A: Ethan, The first thing is to start growing it with the end result in mind. Bring your stylist the ...
Hair Color8/14/2010
  Q: im a 16 year old girl and for the past 2 - 3 years i have loved my hair ( Brown with Blonde ...
  A: Annie, Especially if you model, you are right to want to stand out favorably and look "normal". ...
ocean water8/13/2010
  Q: but i would love to finally find some answers. I have semi- curly (more than wavy -less than spiral ...
  A: Dawn, It's actually a combination of the salt water and salt/humidity in the air. Just spraying ...
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: Lynn, The thinness at the ends is caused by split ends and the ends splitting back or breaking ...
keratin treatment and hair loss8/9/2010
  Q: I had the coppola keratin tretment done April '09 and again in Jan '10. I also have my hair ...
  A: Paula, A few things here. First of all, Keratin treatments, if done properly, do not alter the ...
Hair Straightning8/5/2010
  Q: My hair are pretty good,soft & straight by birth.I want to ask a difference between Straightening ...
  A: Tamanna, I can't speak for Delhi, India, not being from there. I can only give you information as ...
Men's Hair8/5/2010
  Q: Hey there, My names Kane, I need some hair tips. I'm 21, 220 pounds 5'10 wide frame, heavy but I ...
  A: Kane, If you key in a search for men's hair styles you'll come up with tons of sites with pictures ...
hair color8/3/2010
  Q: I have to ask you 4 questions on hair color we should have. Brown hazel eyes, tan, longer face, ...
  A: Kylee, Thank you for being so thorough in your descriptions, I appreciate it. I can answer all 4 ...
Hair loss after perm8/2/2010
  Q: One month after doing my permanent waves, I'd noticed an increase in the number of hair loss when I ...
  A: Ashley, First of all, it will grow back, so not to worry there. I am confused about one part of ...
Hairspray???8/2/2010
  Q: After having buzz cuts in the military and recently weeks of lying around recovering from surgery, I ...
  A: Ron, Off the top of my head I don't know any profesionnal sprays that fit that entire critria. And ...
eyebrow waxing7/31/2010
  Q: For years now i've plucked my eyebrows, but last week decided to get them waxed because I hate the ...
  A: Katherine, 3-4 weeks is typical return time, especially at the beginning. You may not need to ...
bleach blondes7/30/2010
  Q: i have naturally darker hair and i recently went to a level 9 this summer using blondor and 20 ...
  A: Laura, You probably won't get to a level 9 blonde from darker brown hair with a blonde colour. As ...
SEVERE Breakage! and hair loss7/29/2010
  Q: Hairman. First, let me say, Thank you for devoting your time and efforts to this wonderful website! ...
  A: Angela, Thank you so much for getting back to me. Blow drying and curling on a daily basis could ...
SEVERE Breakage! and hair loss7/28/2010
  Q: Hairman. First, let me say, Thank you for devoting your time and efforts to this wonderful website! ...
  A: Angela, Thanks for writing and I can certainly sympathize. HOWEVER, I am pretty certain that this ...
grow my relaxed hair7/27/2010
  Q: I'm fourteen years old and i have a perm. My hair length is at the middle of neck and im trying to ...
  A: Aliyah, UNfortunately, nothing really makes hair grow faster. Although regular conditioning and ...
coarse frizzy hair7/26/2010
  Q: i am planning on buying a gud conditioner or something from k-pak -joico,, but i'm not sure which ...
  A: Iva, You would actually benefit from both conditioners. Your coarse hair texture needs ...
Perms7/23/2010
  Q: I am a young girl with chesnutt brown hair with tints of red. my hair is naturaly strait but it has ...
  A: Becky, The look in the picture you sent is acheivable. Whether YOUR hair will look like that, I ...
curled hair to hair rebonding7/23/2010
  Q: i had my hair curled a week ago in a salon. i want to bring back my straight hair. is it ok if i ...
  A: Ann Marie, As long as your hair is in suitable condition you can have it rebonded at any time. I ...
Home touch up7/21/2010
  Q: I've got long wavy brown hair which is actually gray under all the color! Due to a financial strain, ...
  A: Linda, Normally I discourage home colouring and suggest trying a cosmetology school to offset the ...
Colour Removers7/20/2010
  Q: Just one final question, with regard to the laundry detergent, I know you probably have different ...
  A: Veronica, Most people have never done this before or HEARD of doing it. It's not exactly standard ...
Hair colour correction7/20/2010
  Q: I have colored my sisters hair with two permanent hair colors made by L'oreal (natural brown# and ...
  A: Heather, If the colour you now want to use is no more than 2 levels deeper than the highlight ...
Perms7/19/2010
  Q: I am a young girl with chesnutt brown hair with tints of red. my hair is naturaly strait but it has ...
  A: Beckie, First of all, thank you for choosing a picture of a perm naturally died. You'd be amazed ...
Dark Hair to Blonde7/12/2010
  Q: I have very long, dark hair. Not black, but a medium to dark brown. I used to be a natural blonde, ...
  A: Erin, The mixture you're speaking of is only used for slight amounts of lift. To go from a dark ...
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: Juliet, They are absolutely right, and told you basically the same thing I did. Keratin can be ...
Hair Falling Problems7/11/2010
  Q: I am a girl who is 25 years old and have black and long hair. I live in Cambodia. I am having a ...
  A: Len, First of all, I know how frightening and upsetting hair loss can be. Be aware though, that it ...
Hair nightmare.....7/10/2010
  Q: I have a questions I'd be very grateful if you can please answer. If somebody has had braziallian ...
  A: Juliet, The base of the hair strand will alsomt always float since nothing much has been done to ...
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: Juliet, Good news and bad news for you, possibly. The keratin treatment does not alter the ...
Un-Wanted Hairs.7/9/2010
  Q: Sir, I have to little kids and have a question about unwanted hairs.Both of my kids are having ...
  A: Sadaqat, The only way to permanently remove hair is with laser or electrolysis and I would not ...
Matrix Socolor & Goldwell Oxycur Platin7/8/2010
  Q: I first color my hair, using Matrix Socolor and Goldwell Topchic 20 volume, a light red brown. I ...
  A: Cathy, First of all, please realize that I am not admonishing you at all. It bothers me that ...
First colour and way too dark!7/8/2010
  Q: I have a problem similar to Bayley whose question you answered in 2009 entitled "Botched Hair Job". ...
  A: Veronica, I could be wrong, and maybe people use the clear mixers in this way. I've just never ...
how long to get rid of horrible lowlights and toner7/7/2010
  Q: I have been highlighting my hair on and off for many years, sometimes going darker and sometimes ...
  A: Kiki, It's unfortunate when a stylist doesn't listen and worse yet when they don't know what ...
First colour and way too dark!7/7/2010
  Q: I have a problem similar to Bayley whose question you answered in 2009 entitled "Botched Hair Job". ...
  A: Veronica, I am confused here. I've never heard of this technique. The clears are usually used with ...
Removing Natural Red7/6/2010
  Q: I recently bleached my hair and got it to the shade I was going for except there's still an orange ...
  A: Jeremiah, Bleach is stronger than colour removers. Also, you didn't mention that you were removing ...
First colour and way too dark!7/5/2010
  Q: I have a problem similar to Bayley whose question you answered in 2009 entitled "Botched Hair Job". ...
  A: Veronica, Word of mouth is always our best advertizement, so we depend on the kind words of our ...
Removing Natural Red7/5/2010
  Q: I recently bleached my hair and got it to the shade I was going for except there's still an orange ...
  A: Jeremiah, Any time hair hair is bleached it goes through a red and orange state, then gold and ...
Nappy Hair7/5/2010
  Q: So I've just come back from my first year in college, I'm 18 and have been relaxing my hair for ...
  A: Jasmine, A texturizer would definitley remove some of the nappiness and make it easier to deal ...
How to quickly style long striaght, fine hair.7/3/2010
  Q: I have very fine, straight, light brown hair with highlights. I usually keep it in a short bob ...
  A: Teresa, Unfortunately, for some issues there are no easy solutions, such as this one. Straight ...
Hair getting more wavy7/2/2010
  Q: For the past 1 year I have been regularly straighening my hair using a hair straightener and growing ...
  A: Jigishu, Your hair getting wavy has nothing to do with straightening it. It is just coincidental. ...
Itchy, slightly burning scalp w/excessive hair loss7/1/2010
  Q: I had my hair colored 2weeks ago at a fairly new to me salon. I went w/ a black perm by L'oreal. My ...
  A: Lulu, It sounds like two different things here. First of all, it sounds like you are allergic to ...
Hair care7/1/2010
  Q: about four weeks ago I got the middle of my hair bleached and colored orange. I am African-American ...
  A: Jasmine, Although your hair can usually withstand a perm (relaxer) with no problem, it is not ...
African Hair Problem, Nappy6/30/2010
  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: Josie, If by wash and air dry you mean that you don't comb or detangle it, then shame on you, a ...
bleached hair6/29/2010
  Q: My 17 year old daughter has been bleaching her hair for a few years. It is to the point of almost ...
  A: Diane, My suggestion would be that she have ti done professionally. She is overlapping the bleach ...
Hair Color6/28/2010
  Q: "I used to use Champagne blonde color all the time and got sick of the orange reddish yuck, so I ...
  A: Cathy, What has happened is that your hair is damaged to the point that it has a hard time holding ...
hairstyle6/25/2010
  Q: http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID15166/images/iron_man_tony_stark_robert_downey_jr.jpg ...
  A: Kev, For this style, apply some medium hold gel and blow dry. For height on top. hold head upside ...
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: Sarah, A silicone sealant (available in salons, beauty supplie or stores, there are many brands), ...
relaxer for Grey Hair6/24/2010
  Q: I'm a 54 year old woman who LOVES my almost totally grey hair. I have been wearing it in a short ...
  A: Belinda, My apologies for the delayed response. I was away and neglected to set vacations dates ...
curly/frizzy hair6/23/2010
  Q: I have a slightly layered bob(about 1 inch below my ear) and I am trying to grow out my bangs. I ...
  A: Verna, Although I prefer not to give specific brands, because not everything is available ...
hair turning copper color6/22/2010
  Q: I am a 70 year old woman who by nature should have my hair turning gray. Odd as it sounds a few ...
  A: Phyllis, My first impulse is that you have iron in your water that is building up on your hair, ...
hair full after rebounding6/21/2010
  Q: em saadi.. actually i wanted to know.7 month ago i rebounded my hair that time my hairs were quit ...
  A: Saadi, It's always unfortunate when this kind of thing happens. After 7 months you should not be ...
curly hair desaster6/21/2010
  Q: O.K. I HAD very curly bi-racial hair. I put a relaxer in it and over processed it ( no more kitchen ...
  A: Brand names don't really matter. Biosilk makes a silicone oil, so does Italy hair Fashion, but you ...
Damaged Hair6/21/2010
  Q: I've recently bleached my hair professionally. I did it once, and the hair was growing back at a ...
  A: Eliza, Although over processing or overlapping of bleach onto previously bleached hair can cause ...
my hair6/19/2010
  Q: im a 22 year old african american female.My hair is originaly to my bra strap. I got a perm in Oct ...
  A: Brittany, Unless you suffered chemical birns on your scalp ( you'd have known if you did) this is ...
Jared Leto "Kings and Queens" Hair6/16/2010
  Q: How do I get Jared's hair here: http://www.starpulse.com/news/media/crazyletohair.jpg ...
  A: Macko, First of all, putties, clays and such are for finishing the hair style at the end. First ...
thinning hair at the hairline in the back6/16/2010
  Q: I'm only 14 years old, my mom looked at my hairline and she said that my hair is really thin, and ...
  A: Van, First of all, everyone has different hairlines, so a higher neckline may just be moremal for ...
curly hair desaster6/15/2010
  Q: O.K. I HAD very curly bi-racial hair. I put a relaxer in it and over processed it ( no more kitchen ...
  A: You are right not to be putting chemicals on a child of that age. Instead of grease, silicine ...
curly hair desaster6/15/2010
  Q: O.K. I HAD very curly bi-racial hair. I put a relaxer in it and over processed it ( no more kitchen ...
  A: Patrinia, Unfortunately, until the processed hair grows out and is cut off, no products will make ...
Highlights that didn't really take6/14/2010
  Q: I'm 45 and have been getting my hair highligted blonde for about 20 years. I'm originally blonde and ...
  A: Kristine, This is something that you can have redone at any time. The fact that it barely shows ...
straight hair6/13/2010
  Q: I have a lot of hair- lets just get that out of the way! my hair is semi straight, but it tends to ...
  A: Abby, SOme products that work very well for avoiding frizz during styling are silicone sealants ...
side of hair6/10/2010
  Q: my hair curls inward/out on the sides... can this be corrected by putting the sides behind my ears ...
  A: Ryan, This will not help. It's a matter of cutting the hair according to your wave or curl pattern ...
curly hair desaster6/8/2010
  Q: O.K. I HAD very curly bi-racial hair. I put a relaxer in it and over processed it ( no more kitchen ...
  A: Patrinia, Take heart, it will return to normal. Fortunately, nothing that you do to your hair ...
trreatment for hairs on whom rebounding has been done6/7/2010
  Q: hi want to know about the treatment that should be done means what kind of or which companies ...
  A: Neha, Any good shampoo and conditioner will be fine. SInce rebonding changes the structure of the ...
Age graph6/7/2010
  Q: I'm 14 years old about to 15 and my mama thinks that dyeing your hair can only be for grown up do ...
  A: Nicole, Unfortunately I know of no such site, and your mama is right. It's not a matter of ...
thinning hair6/7/2010
  Q: i'm 14 years old, i've been straightening my hair recently, and my mom said that it's really thinner ...
  A: If it's growing at the scalp you will see the difference between the thickness there and the ends. ...
Hair color6/6/2010
  Q: I have a sandy brownish hair color but I would like to dye the ends of it blue but I'm not sure if ...
  A: Aneshia, Whether the blue will show up depends on the natural depth of your hair. Blue tips ...
thinning hair6/6/2010
  Q: i'm 14 years old, i've been straightening my hair recently, and my mom said that it's really thinner ...
  A: Van, Using product is definitely better than constant straightening, although I'd suggest not to ...
Relaxers6/5/2010
  Q: I have afroamerican hair and have been using Keracare Products by Avalon for the last few years. I ...
  A: Sonia, Unfortunately, most people mistake no lye relaxers as being the same as non hydroxide. ...
Hair color6/3/2010
  Q: I had my hair foiled about 2 weeks ago. the last few years, I have gotten honey/carmel color full or ...
  A: Chris, Fortunately, it's not important to know what was used. The new stylist will be able to see ...
Relaxing Hair5/30/2010
  Q: I've been relaxing my 4a/b hair for years now and while they say that the process is permanent, I've ...
  A: Mari, It's not unusual at all for hair to revert if it has not been sufficiently relaxed. It does ...
re-dying5/28/2010
  Q: I just used a box dye with bleach to see if i could put blue steaks in my black hair, it didn't turn ...
  A: Blanca, THa salon can do that for you at any time, as soon as you're ready to get there. It would ...
Perm and colored hair5/19/2010
  Q: My hair is past my rear end about 3 to 4 inches. It has been about 8 to 10 weeks since I put ...
  A: Judy, My honest opinion is that in this case you are asking for trouble. That said, colour treated ...
At Home Hair Color5/19/2010
  Q: I have had my hair colored professionally for the past 15 years. My natural hair color is brown ...
  A: Janice, This is really not something that I would suggest for home. The main issue is that I ...
Perm and colored hair5/18/2010
  Q: My hair is past my rear end about 3 to 4 inches. It has been about 8 to 10 weeks since I put ...
  A: Judy, Most imprtantly, with your hair length you will not get volume on top, no matter what. The ...
extremly thick curly hair straighting treatments5/18/2010
  Q: i have very very thick curly hair that has been compared to the coarseness of African American hair ...
  A: Jessica, If you are ironing your hair with a Chi iron and it still has too much volume, It's ...
hair rebonding at early age5/18/2010
  Q: Can a 13 year old girl rebond her hair? Is it safe or not? I read an article that says that a person ...
  A: Pretty, Rebonding can be done at any age. But would you really want to put a 13 year old through a ...
new look5/17/2010
  Q: i have a squarish face, and thin wavy dull hair that is abot 3 inches above my waist, i do go for ...
  A: Again, although you cah change the look somewhat by curling, don't expect volume. It's not likely to ...
new look5/15/2010
  Q: i have a squarish face, and thin wavy dull hair that is abot 3 inches above my waist, i do go for ...
  A: Tanvi, Unfortunately, what you ask is not really posible within the parameters that you set. You ...
Hair straightening5/14/2010
  Q: I regularly straighten my hair using a hair straightener. Now I've realised my hair is getting more ...
  A: Jigishu, If anything, repeated straightening usually burns the hair and makes it less like;y to ...
Product advice?5/11/2010
  Q: I'm a 17 year old girl with light brunette hair that is pretty thin. My hair is only somewhat wavy ...
  A: Cassie, Unfortunately this is one area where I would not be much help. SInce not all product lines ...
changing from relaxer5/10/2010
  Q: Can i change from relax hair to wave novia while my hair is still relax
  A: Anika, UNfortunately, no, you can't. Relaxers are typically sodium hydroxide (calcium, potassium, ...
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: ilyssa, A French fluff is made by just adding shampoo to mixed bleach to a looser consistency, no ...
purple hair5/9/2010
  Q: MY HAIR IS BLACK WITH 50 PERCENT GRAY AND I'VE BEEN COLORING BROWN. I LOVE THE COLOR PURPLE FOR MY ...
  A: Daisy, My apologies for the delayed response. I was away and thought I had set the correct ...
brand peroxide5/6/2010
  Q: can you use chi peroxide(developer) on a non-chi color for eg. fram color, can I use chi developer ...
  A: Debbie, Will the colour work using a different developer? Yes. Will it be the same? no. Each ...
Bad Hair Experience5/5/2010
  Q: I went to a new high-end salon last night for an all-over colour, highlights and a cut. I wear my ...
  A: Avis, I am always saddened when I hear a story like yours, because there is no reason for it. ...
Bleaching5/3/2010
  Q: I have bleached my (now) 7 inch long hair(its a mohawk) twice and dyed it 2 different colors in the ...
  A: Graham, Unfortunately, you don't tell me what colours you dyed the hair, only that you bleached ...
How should I style/gel/cut my hair to look like these guys?4/30/2010
  Q: My name's Bradley, and I sure do hope you'll be reading this, Hairman, because I'm in great need of ...
  A: Bradley, The biggest obstacle to your getting these styles is indeed the fact that your hair is ...
want to go blond4/30/2010
  Q: I'm wanting to go blond but i dont want to pay $140 to get it done. So i want to do it myself. I did ...
  A: Stacy, The fact that it didn't turn out right tells you that it's not an easy home project. It's ...
hair4/29/2010
  Q: I am an African-American female that is experiencing scalp sensitivity, itchy scalp, and breakage on ...
  A: Natalie, I fail to see how overlapping relaxer every 6 weeks instead of 8 will HELP breakage. All ...
hair4/29/2010
  Q: I am an African-American female that is experiencing scalp sensitivity, itchy scalp, and breakage on ...
  A: Natalie, Because you've asked tow follow up questions, I'll answer each separately. The ointment I ...
More Options4/28/2010
  Q: I am a licensed Hairstylist in Canada. I would really like to learn allot more. I'm trying to figure ...
  A: Natalie, To my knowledge, all you would need to attend any cosmetology courses would be your ...
hair4/28/2010
  Q: I am an African-American female that is experiencing scalp sensitivity, itchy scalp, and breakage on ...
  A: Natalie, What you are experiencing is a chemical burn and damaged hair. The sensitivity and ...
Darkening bleach blond with blue tones4/23/2010
  Q: I used a bleach on my hair that had blue tones in it. I enjoyed it for a while but would like to ...
  A: Misty, You don't want to add red, as red and blue make purple or violet. It would just be dine with ...
Foil Highlighting4/21/2010
  Q: I have a question about foil highlighting. I am 30 years old and have had my hair professionally ...
  A: Stephanie, A few things here. First and foremost, when retouching highlights, only the new growth ...
color4/19/2010
  Q: I am a 37 year old woman. I have had my brown hair dyed medium blonde for many years. Now that I ...
  A: Melanie, It's normal, at least for a while when first going darker, for the blonde neds not to ...
hairs4/18/2010
  Q: i m 38 and wabt to go for rebonding or straight therapy.. but i hv grey hairs and hv to give them ...
  A: Ridhim Wadhwa, Colouring that often is not good because the regrowth is so slight as to make it ...
Perms4/18/2010
  Q: I have a customer that has been with me for 12 years! She had her thyroid removed and has been on ...
  A: Tivoli, Despite perming being a major forte of mine,I must say that I'm stumped here. It looks ...
How to get rid of bleached hair4/17/2010
  Q: I've been bleaching my hair for just over 1 year now and its starting to become damaged. I've ...
  A: Michelle, Unfortunately, the hairdresser's you've been talking to are only thinking short range. ...
hair4/13/2010
  Q: I have one question regarding my hair. My hair is blcka and I used hair bleaching on it, after that ...
  A: Mikail, This has nothing to do with bleaching it. NOthing you do to your hair will make change the ...
Hair Color4/12/2010
  Q: My natural hair color is brown and i once tried to make it lighter so i bought light brown hair dye ...
  A: Dianet, If you want a light brown that doesn't look to warm or orangey, you must first be sure ...
paul mitchel super skinny serum4/11/2010
  Q: i bought the paul mitchell skinny serum about a month ago, the thing is, i dont know why but ...
  A: Van, It's not uncommon for people s to be sensitive to some products, or the fragrance in them, or ...
terrible hair color4/8/2010
  Q: I recently went to get my dark roots touched up, considering i had highlights in my hair. the ...
  A: Corissa, It's usually not a good idea to go from highlights to full head blonde for exactly this ...
hair line situatoin4/8/2010
  Q: I've been having current problems with my hairline and i cant seem to grow it back down . I'm an 18 ...
  A: David, It sounds like what you have is an hereditary receding hairline.TYpically with this, nature ...
corrective colouring4/8/2010
  Q: i just tried dying my hair lighter and was unaware of the effect it would have on the colour of my ...
  A: Natalie, Your problem is an all too common one and fortunately,very easily fixed. The salon can do ...
keratin treatment4/6/2010
  Q: One of my client want me to do keratin treatment for her and she's gonna purcahse this product ...
  A: Jennifer, BEcause I am not familiar with which product lines are avaiable to you, I'll suggest tha ...
Re-bonding disaster4/4/2010
  Q: I just got back from my third re-bonding in 5 years. This time I tried a different salon. She ...
  A: Phoebe, Back combed? As in Teased? I have never heard of this being done during this service. Your ...
keratin treatment4/3/2010
  Q: One of my client want me to do keratin treatment for her and she's gonna purcahse this product ...
  A: Jennifer, They actually usually suggest ventilation. But if that is not available I suggest a fan ...
hair problem4/3/2010
  Q: I got a question regarding my hair! I used to permanent bleaching for my black hair, Then after that ...
  A: Mikail, This is very common, caused by improper bleaching. Usually it's caused by overlapping the ...
roots4/2/2010
  Q: heya!! my hair is sort of damaged . i have natural dark blond hair. I wana know what is less ...
  A: Iva, Either can be fine if properly done. The main question is the LOOK that you want. If you see ...
Alopecia.3/26/2010
  Q: I suffer from Alopecia Areata. I have a large area of hair loss on the back of my head and my hair ...
  A: Maggie, First of all, if you're not under a doctor's care for this, then I'd suggest having it ...
perms and medications3/26/2010
  Q: I'm getting ready to perm a customer who recently changed blood pressure medication and was ...
  A: Sherri, I have used baking soda as well, to remove hair dpray residue and such, usually sprinkled ...
es curl3/26/2010
  Q: I have a short cut with about 1 inch of hair on the back and sides of my head and 2 inches on top. ...
  A: Angela, Th reason the service doesn't last long is probably your hair length. With only two inches ...
frizzy hair on half of the side of head3/25/2010
  Q: My hair is really weird, when it dries, it become poofy, when i straighten it after it dries, half ...
  A: Van, It's not the products you use. Many people with curly or frizzy hair have a difficult time ...
damaged hair3/25/2010
  Q: my hair is sorta damaged. i have blonde shoulder lenght and very layered hair. so its sort of short. ...
  A: Iva, Although conditioning regularly will halp make the hair feel a bit softer, nothing will ...
Hair color after chemo3/24/2010
  Q: Before chemotherapy I regularly colored my hair, either at home with over the counter products or at ...
  A: Tammy, It's not uncommin for sme to develop a sensitivity to hair oolour. However, not necessarily ...
Help for Over Processed Hair!!3/24/2010
  Q: About 6 months ago I went to my regular hair salon, but saw a new stylist because my regular stylist ...
  A: Missy, First of all, I usually recommend in a situation like yours, staying at the salon in ...
Choosing a Dry Curl3/22/2010
  Q: I've had it with years of straightening my hair. Even though it looks good at first, with using ...
  A: Sheila, Typically I don't recommend specific product lines, because each is not necessarily ...
color/bleach/hairloss3/22/2010
  Q: I'm a 43 year old woman who has normally had very thick healthy hair. My normal hair color is ...
  A: Missy, I always hate hearing about hair loss from whatever cause. It's very worrisome. I have to ...
Straight hair, again?3/21/2010
  Q: i did hair rebonding in early 2008 and lasted for an year. i loved my hair. they were easy to ...
  A: SK, Hair colour or glossing will not do anything for frizzy hair. You can get the rebonding again, ...
getting rid of my red hair3/20/2010
  Q: after years of dye abuse i grew out my hair to its natural colour. it is in the most fantastic ...
  A: Rachel, Unfortunately, this is not a home project. There is no "safe and quick" way to get rid of ...
Hair Color3/19/2010
  Q: Can you tell me what color is this? Like if I go to the salon, what would I say? I know I can ...
  A: Bella, Colour names are very subjective and not agreed upon by all. This pictures shows a couple ...
Hair Growing Tips3/17/2010
  Q: I am 23 year old African American female. I don't get relaxers, but I do have color in my hair. I'm ...
  A: Trina, Instead of waiting forever for the colour to grow out (and I don't blame you for not ...
Hair Tone Corrector3/17/2010
  Q: ) My natural hair color is dark brown. I had highlights, then i dyed my hair plum red, i hated it, ...
  A: Monica, These products will not schieve what you want. For the colour you want to have the deeper ...
pravana beach wave3/16/2010
  Q: I am a licensed cosmetologist and I gave my sister a Pravana beach wave. I watched the instructional ...
  A: Cheesa, My suspicion is that there may have been too much hair on some rods, which would result in ...
red hair3/16/2010
  Q: my son has a red beard he needs blue for Saturday. He tried a blue dye yesterday which yielded some ...
  A: Don, UNfortunately you don't say what type of product he used. Either way, now that it's purple ...
Allergy to hair color3/14/2010
  Q: I developed an allergy to hair color. I use dark brown Satin which has always been great and has ...
  A: Ingrid, A few things here. First of all, Sweet-n-Low will not help for allergies. It helps stop ...
Perm won't take3/13/2010
  Q: I have been getting perms for my baby fine pin straight hair twice a year for at least 20 years. My ...
  A: Dana, A perm can not take for any number of reasons, many of which have to do with the stylist. ...
PLEASE HELP - over processed hair3/12/2010
  Q: In October, 2009, my hairstylist (in which I will refer to as #1 here on out) highlighted and did a ...
  A: Holly, If you can't find a picture, then even a few pictures would help, showing the length on ...
Highlights mess up3/12/2010
  Q: I used revlon light brown and colored my hair 3 weeks ago. Last night I attempted to highlight it ...
  A: Verna, Although I would suggest having this done professionally, a non ammonia colour would cover ...
PLEASE HELP - over processed hair3/12/2010
  Q: In October, 2009, my hairstylist (in which I will refer to as #1 here on out) highlighted and did a ...
  A: Holly, A few things here. First of all, your kind of letter always distresses me for several ...
hair colour,3/8/2010
  Q: ive had half a head of blonde highlights and have recenty gone full head of highlihts it is fairly ...
  A: Rachel, There is a reason why they won't do what you're asking, and they probably told you, which ...
corrective color3/8/2010
  Q: I have a person that is bleached up to almost platinum blonde. she had a dark red underneath. I am ...
  A: Lori, UNfortunately, she may have to adjust her sights a bit for the time being. A dark red is ...
crazy hair3/8/2010
  Q: My hair is out of control to the point where i can't wear it down to school. every day i have to ...
  A: Maddie, Your situation is very common. The first thing you need to do is get the ends trimmed to ...
tools for cutting hair3/4/2010
  Q: I am doing research for a Japanese metal smith who wants to make tools for cutting hair. What tools ...
  A: Alexandria, The staples would be cutting and txturizing shears, clippers and razors. With all due ...
About hair cutting3/4/2010
  Q: I want to make Thinner my hair. I have Thinning Shears scissors. Scissors with Both shears and one ...
  A: Silicone sealant is an oil based product that temporarily seals split ends, adds shine and softness ...
Frizzy3/3/2010
  Q: I have naturally curly hair. (I'm bi-racial) When I get out of the shower my hair is bouncy and full ...
  A: Julie, There are several different types of products you can use. The main thing is adding ...
Curls3/3/2010
  Q: I've attached a picture. Can you please tell me how I can get my hair to look EXACTLY like this? ...
  A: Charlotte, This look is known as finger waves. It wass originally done by forming the hair into ...
curly hair3/2/2010
  Q: i was wondering how do i grow my hair natural curly or wavey?
  A: Chelia, I'm sorry, but I'm not sure that I understand your question. If you are asking how to make ...
color3/2/2010
  Q: i recently got my hairdyed i wanted like a dark choclate brown with red highlights to go with it ...
  A: Tasha, It's a shame when you don't get what you ask for in the first place, and even worse when ...
Hair Color3/1/2010
  Q: My natural color is a medium reddish brown, but I've been dying it for about as long as I can ...
  A: Kristyn, First of all, for right now, forget about being blonde. Tha is, if you want to have hair ...
Daughter's Nesting Hair2/28/2010
  Q: I am desperate. Daughter is 6 and her hair is a total mess. This started 3 yrs ago. Matted, some ...
  A: Mary, I feel your pain. Regular conditioning won't help this, although you should still do it. ...
boys hair2/27/2010
  Q: My son is half white and half hispanic. He wants to grow his hair out a bit, but it is very straight ...
  A: Leslie, Applying and firm hold gel or atyling paste at the root area would help style the hair up ...
haircoloring2/24/2010
  Q: How do you do a tint retouch to lighten the natural hair color at level 1?
  A: Natalie, If it's a retouch, then I must assume that the hair has been previously coloured and is ...
hairline issues2/24/2010
  Q: Every now and again, my hair at the front right hand side of my hairline falls out or goes bald. It ...
  A: Nicole, The issue may have nothing to do with the dreads themselves. However, there is obviously a ...
HI!!!2/22/2010
  Q: .i want to know how many hours do a cosmetology usually work in a week.
  A: Brianna, The hours can vary greatly from person to person and how busy or motivated they are. Some ...
how to re dye brown hair with hi-lights2/22/2010
  Q: I've got a bit of a problem...last year on my 22nd bday I dyed my hair from bleach blonde to a dark ...
  A: Kate, Unfortunately, you can't. Unless you can isolate the higlights in foil or some other way, ...
hair cut2/21/2010
  Q: I would like to go to a hair stylist in Manhattan to get my hair cut. I'm a 52 year old woman and ...
  A: Karen, Unfortunately, I livein upsate NY so wouldn't be BLe to help with that. What I would ...
hair color2/21/2010
  Q: i have been dying my hair for years. recently i have been going to a salon, but i don't have the ...
  A: Misty, If you want to start doing your hair at home, the time to do that is during routine ...
should I dye my hair?2/20/2010
  Q: http://tinypic.com/?t=p ostupload here is me, & I was wanting something new, so I think i want to ...
  A: Tori, Unfortunately, the link you sent was to the upload site, not to an uploaded picture, so I ...
Color bleached hair2/19/2010
  Q: Two years ago my ex-hairdresser bleached about a third of my hair. Was only supposed to do several ...
  A: Bonnie, My first reaction would be to say that I don't agree with long hair being grey or grey ...
frizzy hair2/18/2010
  Q: I just returned to Denmark after 6 months in Australia, where I had a great hairdresser in ...
  A: Sine, What you had done sounds like a Brazilian Keratin treatment, which gives the result you ...
going grey2/18/2010
  Q: I have been dying my hair for years, hiding my greying hair. I have long hair and wish to keep it ...
  A: Susan, I wouldn't suggest semi permanent colour as this usually doesn't work like we thisnk it ...
Bleaching2/17/2010
  Q: I have naturally blonde hair, but it started getting darker so i lightened the top with some sun-in, ...
  A: Angie, This project is a bit too ambitious for home. A few things to consider here. First of all, ...
Lightening my Dark Hair2/17/2010
  Q: I need some help. My hair is permanently dyed a very dark brown. My natural hair color is lighter ...
  A: Krissy, A lighter colour will not lift or cover a darker colour. Before you can go back to a ...
hair rebonding2/17/2010
  Q: i have done hair rebonding once and after 8 months i went for touchup.now i dont want to again go ...
  A: Shahin, BAsically you have tow options in a situation like this.Either you have to just wait for ...
hair colour2/16/2010
  Q: I was reading one of your answer to the questioner dated 2/12/2010 "Hair falling in face" (with ...
  A: Jennifer, Just as a point of clarification, as many stylists make the same reference, Both colours ...
Perms- I NEED AN ANSWER ASAP2/14/2010
  Q: I have thick hair that goes just past my shoulders. It is soft, and slightly wavy, but too wild! I ...
  A: Abby, With hair that already has some wave you can expect it to take a perm very well. For this ...
hair care after rebonding2/14/2010
  Q: i have some questions about After care for a rebonded hair 1)How often can i apply shampoo in a ...
  A: Maya, As for shampooing, meny people shampoo much more than necessary. Althoogh you can shampoo as ...
hair2/12/2010
  Q: How would you cut fine thin curly hair? And what products would you use? Thank You Karla
  A: Karla, Fine thin curly hair benefits most from layering that allows the curl to be used. This way ...
Hair falling in face2/12/2010
  Q: I recently got my hair cut similiar to this. http://www.hairfinder.com/celebk/kim-raver3.jpg ...
  A: Laura, This is probably cause by either the location of your hairline being more forward of the ...
My hair smells like Perm!2/8/2010
  Q: Okay, I have NEVER in my life had a perm, I've dyed my hair maybe 3 times, but not within the last 2 ...
  A: LeeAnna, I have a feeling that you are burning your hair, i mean ACTUALLY burning, and what you ...
Hairstyling Help2/8/2010
  Q: ) Sorry, I had to start a new question. Thank you for the compliment by the way:). I like the ...
  A: Kristyn, Sorry for the delay in response. I've been trying to locate your orignial question and ...
growth2/7/2010
  Q: I would like to know any good supplement for faster and healthier hair growh? wich biotin or vitamin ...
  A: Shamas, NIOXIN (available in salons) makes an excellent supplement called Recarging Complex. You ...
poofy hair2/6/2010
  Q: My hair changed texture when i was 10 years old and now it's just plain poofy. It's not curly or ...
  A: Van, It's common for hair to change in cycles of several years, so it may change back again. A ...
body wave/ rod size2/5/2010
  Q: I have fine hair with medium length, and have had a couple of perms before, all ended up looking ...
  A: Darcy, I have to assume then that you have a slight wave to begin with, which would explain how ...
Hair cuticle2/5/2010
  Q: I've been having some troubles with my hair for years now. It's actually partially a hereditary ...
  A: Joanna, You are doing everything right. Unfortunately, although the suppements can help, it will ...
body wave/ rod size2/4/2010
  Q: I have fine hair with medium length, and have had a couple of perms before, all ended up looking ...
  A: Darcy, With all due respect, if a hairdresser is perming your hair, they should know how to roll ...
hair color2/4/2010
  Q: I am a 61 yr. old female. My hair is naturally curly, which drives me crazy, color gives some ...
  A: Jean, With all due respect, this is one reason whey colour is better left to professionals. There ...
hair color2/2/2010
  Q: I am a 61 yr. old female. My hair is naturally curly, which drives me crazy, color gives some ...
  A: Jean, Please forgive me, but I am not a Clairol user, so could not recommend a specific product. ...
perm2/1/2010
  Q: I have extra long hair, about to the middle of my thigh. I have a little natural curl, around my ...
  A: Danielle, The ends probably didn't curl because there was likely too much hair on the rods for the ...
perms2/1/2010
  Q: I'm really interested in using the bendy rods. Is their a specific way you have to use them in the ...
  A: Joey, The great thing about the bending rods is that you can use them different ways. You can wrap ...
Hair-cutting1/31/2010
  Q: I'm not sure if you answer questions like mine (not hair color related), but I couldn't find a ...
  A: Adoh, The weight of hair that length does indeed pull out curl and wave. Adding layers to it and ...
color correction1/30/2010
  Q: (Natural red level 7) 6 months ago I had my hair foiled with various goldwell red oranges. Grown ...
  A: Diana, The first thing you need to do is get out of this "kitchen" and find another salon where ...
perm1/29/2010
  Q: I have extra long hair, about to the middle of my thigh. I have a little natural curl, around my ...
  A: Danielle, With all due respect, the first thing you did wrong was not going to a professional. ...
Changing color with home dyes1/27/2010
  Q: Recently I changed my hair color from a Medium Brown (natural series) to a Deep Red Brown. I find ...
  A: Danielle, Blondes will cover grey as well as browns if they are a good product and properly done. ...
bad dye job1/26/2010
  Q:
  A: Abby, While you would need an ash or cool tone to subdue the red that you're seeing, unfortunately ...
Changing color with home dyes1/26/2010
  Q: Recently I changed my hair color from a Medium Brown (natural series) to a Deep Red Brown. I find ...
  A: Danielle, The red won't really show over the brown unless it's darker than the brown. In a case ...
at home hair dye1/25/2010
  Q: I dyed my hair last night using Nice and Easy perfect 10, and it is too light and too red. I want to ...
  A: Andrea, If your hair is not damaged it can be done immediately, and probably best done with a non ...
Puffy hair1/24/2010
  Q: I wanted to know how to bring down the puffyness of my hair? Ever since I was a little girl, I have ...
  A: Natasha, I can sympathize with you. It's not easy. I also understand not wanting to spend a lot on ...
Hair Dyes1/23/2010
  Q: I have a question about hair dyes, I want to dye my hair, but myparents worried that myhair will ...
  A: Aemen, I have no idea what topical ointment you are refering to. Without knowing the name I can't ...
Hair Dyes1/22/2010
  Q: I have a question about hair dyes, I want to dye my hair, but myparents worried that myhair will ...
  A: Aeman, Colouring your hair or lightening it will not cause cancer, grey hair or hair to fall out. ...
Hair Dyes1/22/2010
  Q: I have a question about hair dyes, I want to dye my hair, but myparents worried that myhair will ...
  A: Aeman, Sorry, but you came to the wrong place for this. Your parents are right, or at least ...
grey coverage!1/21/2010
  Q: we are a hair salon that are fed up of spending money on all hair products and still not satisfied! ...
  A: Terri, I understand your frustration. I'm glad to help with afew grey coverage hints. First of ...
Hair loss from perm1/20/2010
  Q: this is relating to my earlier question. My scalp is sore and hot like sunburn, and itches really ...
  A: Ciara, A mild chemical burn would resemble a sunburn on the scalp, in appearance and result. So ...
Matrix socolor1/20/2010
  Q: A friend of mine had dyed her hair twice Black...after the second time she didn't want it anymore, ...
  A: Katie, You don't give the proportions of 5n and 6m so I must believe that they are in equal ...
Hair color1/20/2010
  Q: Im a 26 indian female with a round face shape n black straight hair which i just could make a pony ...
  A: Nunn, Unfortunately, I can't suggest specific styles not seeing you. All I can do is suggest ...
Chemical burn after perm1/18/2010
  Q: about 3 months ago I gave myself a home perm, but did not like the effects so permed it straight the ...
  A: Ciara, While the doctor's treatment can help the scalp, nothing will stop the breakage until that ...
Hair color1/15/2010
  Q: Im a 26 indian female with a round face shape n black straight hair which i just could make a pony ...
  A: Nunn, Your stylist can use a non ammonia colour, which will not damage the hair at all and it will ...
chemical1/14/2010
  Q: My hair was taken out from relaxer by a professional. Ive been going to the salon a few years now. ...
  A: Neat, First of all, I applaud you for not doing it at home. And shame on your stylist for not ...
hair breaking after chemical relaxer1/13/2010
  Q: My daughter had her hair relaxed with silk elements products for years. Recently we moved and she ...
  A: Teresa, If your daughter had the same Silk Elements relaxers used on her hair that I am familiar ...
natural hair1/12/2010
  Q: My hair is natually curly (coarse, like an afro). I normally wear my hair in braids; when I don't ...
  A: Lisa, A texturizer will loosen the curl somewhat, but does not give a specific pattern. Also, ...
HELP!!!1/11/2010
  Q: MY HAIR NOW 50% GRAY WAS ALWAYS DYED A LT/ MEDIUM ASH BROWN ABOUT A LEVEL 7, WITH BLONDE HIGHLIGHTS, ...
  A: Trish, Although your original salon knew what colour you liked, unfortunately they don't seem to ...
perm1/5/2010
  Q: Is the Redken Day into Night perm still available in salons? If not what do you recommend to take ...
  A: Jennifer, I went to the Redken porofessional site and did not see this perm listed, so it may no ...
first perm ever! alittle nervous1/5/2010
  Q: Ok, so I have fine hair but a whole lot of it, at least that is what my stylist says. I have brown ...
  A: Erin, Congratulations on your first foray into the world of chemcially enhanced wave and curl. ...
toner1/4/2010
  Q: i recenteley got my hair bleached and got a whitish toner over it....although i dont really like the ...
  A: Amilia, I'm not clear whether your ends are dark because you wanted to keep the previously coloured ...
Hair help!1/3/2010
  Q: I am losing my hair and I want to take a vitamin for my hair to grow back. Its really limp and dry. ...
  A: Jackie, First things first. If you are losing your hair like you say, the last thing you want to ...
HairStyle1/2/2010
  Q: I have been looking for a new haircut for a long time. I have long hair right now and it is just ...
  A: James, What you want to do is create the illusion of an oval face shape by building the hair ...
My hairrr1/2/2010
  Q: ...anywho I have noticed that everytime i flat iron my hair the ends get dont get straight. No ...
  A: Kia, If you are bringing the iron through the hair fully straight, I can think of not reason why ...
Way too blonde1/2/2010
  Q: so i went to a professional colorist and wanted to go blonder...which they did and also toned it but ...
  A: Way too, If you go back, they can tone it deeper for you. Bring a picture of what you have in ...
From texturizer to relaxer12/31/2009
  Q: I have worn a texturizer(S-curl)for about three months. I last texturizer my hair one month ago; can ...
  A: Dana, There is also an S-curl/S-wave technique that is done with a Thio based product, which is ...
From texturizer to relaxer12/31/2009
  Q: I have worn a texturizer(S-curl)for about three months. I last texturizer my hair one month ago; can ...
  A: Dana, The answer depends on what exactly was done to your hair. Usually, texturizer refers to a ...
colouring over bleached highlights12/31/2009
  Q: i'm 15 years old and i bleached my hair last night. it went horribly wrong!! and i would like to get ...
  A: Sarah, First of all, I won't start off by admonishing you. This is an all too common occurance, ...
Corrective Color/Orange!12/28/2009
  Q: I just dyed my hair with Clairols Blonde maxi boxed dye and it is ORANGE. If I go to a salon for ...
  A: Michelle, DOne properly, they can achieve anything you want. I'll guess that your natural colour ...
Styling12/27/2009
  Q: I'm a 22 year old Indian national, having a wheatish complexion with an almond shaped face cut. I ...
  A: Pooja, Unfortunately, with hair that length no style will really show because the shape of the ...
silky and shiny hair12/26/2009
  Q: does combing with our palms makes our hair silky and shiny. because after my head bath, i tried on ...
  A: Rohit, Working your hands through your hair will transfer natural oils from your hands to your ...
straigh hair suddenly become poofy and frizzy12/24/2009
  Q: My hair was really straight and perfect when i was 7. It started changing when i reach the age of ...
  A: Van, There is no way to be sure. Sometimes when hair changes like your has, it can change back in ...
hair color!12/23/2009
  Q: My friend's natural hair color is level 1 and she has level 7 highlights all over her head. She ...
  A: Sann, It would appear that you really didn't save any time after all. Unfortunately what you have ...
straigh hair suddenly become poofy and frizzy12/22/2009
  Q: My hair was really straight and perfect when i was 7. It started changing when i reach the age of ...
  A: Van, As I mentioned before, it has nothing to do with anyting you used on your hair, including ...
straigh hair suddenly become poofy and frizzy12/22/2009
  Q: My hair was really straight and perfect when i was 7. It started changing when i reach the age of ...
  A: Van, Hair often changes for no apparent reason. Unfortunately it's not that easy to just change it ...
Hair loss12/20/2009
  Q: Early Oct 09' I got a wave nuvo and 2 weeks later I put a black rinse in my hair and it was really ...
  A: Helpless, I always hate to hear stories like this. It's painful just to read. I can only imagine ...
poofy hair and straightening it every other day?12/20/2009
  Q: I have really poofy and wavy hair when I get out of the shower, I'm planning to start straightening ...
  A: Van, This product is fine and will help. Just be sure your hair is fully dry first and that you ...
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: Amanda, There are a few things you can do. A clarifying shampoo will help. Also, if you apply ...
Young black male hairline12/18/2009
  Q: My hairline used to be regular from when I was little till about 8th grade then I started noticing ...
  A: Kaiel, If your hairline is just that way from cutting, it will grow back in normally if left alone ...
wet2straight hair straightener for poofy hair out of the shower12/17/2009
  Q: I have poofy/frizzy hair after shower. I've tried hair products, but that doesn't seem to help the ...
  A: Van, I'm told by many that they like the John Frieda products. A silicone sealant and smoothing ...
hair12/16/2009
  Q: Good evening. I get my hair premed about once a year and colored maybe twice. I just had my hair ...
  A: Crystal, Forget about the perm, unless you want more hair breaking off. Some of your hair broke ...
Salon mistake, my natural blonde hair is now dark brown :(12/16/2009
  Q: I have natural dirty blonde hair that gets very light in the summer. In August I decided I wanted to ...
  A: Amanda, What you need to do is go back to the salon and request that she fix it at HER expense. A ...
blond highligts turned grey and have a purple shimmer12/15/2009
  Q: I got blond highlights yesterday and now that I look at my hair in the daylight they seem pretty ...
  A: Verena, You are right, you don't need more highlights. There are colour enhancing shampoos and ...
burnt hair12/15/2009
  Q: I dyed my hair and then I ask a beautican to highlight it for me and she burnt my hair, it is burnt ...
  A: Carolyn, The only thing you can do is condition well and often to help soften the hair. ...
wrong color as trying go back to lt blonde12/14/2009
  Q: I didn't have my hair dye for 6 mo and need color my hair before the wedding. My natural color was ...
  A: Jenny, Unfortunately, I think you may have waited too long to decide to go to a salon. You've done ...
hair colour12/13/2009
  Q: i have dark brown eyes with brown colour hair and wheatish complexion so i wanted to know what ...
  A: Aby, I'm not sure what you mean by "wheatish" complexion. First you want to determine whether your ...
Hair Fall!12/12/2009
  Q: I am 16 years old. My family (Indian) has hairfall problem (brothers) with dad being bald. Its like ...
  A: Abdul, It is no doubt hereditaru, but can be slowed, if not stopped. There are regimens available ...
COLOUR AND STYLE - please12/12/2009
  Q: i am 13 and from south africa. at the moment, my hair is a goldeny, caramely, light browny sort of ...
  A: Rory, Although there are colour refreshing or colour enhancing shampoos and conditioners, you ...
hair colour help12/12/2009
  Q: Im planning to dye/highlight me hair but im not really sure what colour. Im an indian girl with dark ...
  A: Kishya, I have Indian clients with your colouring, or close. IN fact one was in again today. She ...
hair dye allergy?12/11/2009
  Q: I have been coloring my hair with nice and easy for about 10 years now. a few months ago i touched ...
  A: Emily, Tea Tree shampoos and conditioners tend to have excellent soothing and healing qualities ...
my hair!12/9/2009
  Q: i highlighted my hair a couple of weeks ago but it went really really wrong, i didn't like it at ...
  A: Jenny, I fully understand your situation. I"m going to make a suggestion however, rather than you ...
trial run of a perm12/7/2009
  Q: will a shampoo and set on perm rods give you an idea of what a perm will look like?
  A: Albert, Not as well as mnay might think. A set falls and looks differently that natural curl or ...
hairstyles12/7/2009
  Q: i have long hair and i am not allowed to have a haircut.how can i style my hair to look ...
  A: Mehak, Once you've curled your hair, take a circular section at the crown and tie a knot neat the ...
finding a new salon to work in12/6/2009
  Q: I live in Florida. I've been a licensed cosmetologist for the last 5 years. I didn't "work" the ...
  A: Tanya, Basically you have the right idea. First of all, narrow down WHERE you want to work, ...
hairstyles12/6/2009
  Q: i have long hair and i am not allowed to have a haircut.how can i style my hair to look ...
  A: Mehak, Without cutting, your options are either setting it different ways or finding fun things to ...
relaxer or color?12/4/2009
  Q: i have 2 products....soft and beautiful bontanicals relaxer for coarse hair and loreal paris hi ...
  A: Shefali, There are a coup[le of things to consider here. First of all, that your colour is a high ...
hair brassy after high lift tint12/4/2009
  Q: Tuesday I took my daughter to get her hair done by our hair gal. My daughter had blond hi lift ...
  A: Kelly, This can be gone over with a natural series to offset the excess warmth that you're seeing. ...
keratin vs caribbean dream12/4/2009
  Q: I am considering to have my hair done with Softliss keratin coming week. I'm very happy it's ...
  A: Compared to othere chemical services, the CD is not as damaging, but the BKT is safer still. When I ...
hair straightening and head lice12/3/2009
  Q: I have a biracial child that came home with a note from the school nurse that she has head lice,(we ...
  A: Sharyn, If it was going to be straightened, it would be easier doing that first, as it would take ...
hair brassy after high lift tint12/3/2009
  Q: Tuesday I took my daughter to get her hair done by our hair gal. My daughter had blond hi lift ...
  A: Kelly, A few things here. First of all, I don't personally agree with warm and cool shades added ...
How Hair Changes12/2/2009
  Q: When I was younger (I am 47yrs old presently) my hair was very curly but lately I have noticed that ...
  A: Murphy, You don't mention whether your hair is coloured or chemically processed in any way, so I ...
hair colour12/1/2009
  Q: i have medium coloured brown hair,and want to die it red,or purple,and cant decided,how can i tell ...
  A: Lauren, The best way is by seeing how the different colours look against your skin and with your ...
I'm getting my hair done tomorrow...I need advice!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: Megan, First off, you're a beautiful young lady, and I'm delighted that you're getting awat from ...
Need advice after rebonding11/29/2009
  Q: I have a question. I get my hair done rebonded yesterday. I know that i shouldn't wet my hair for 3 ...
  A: Komy, Thank you for clarifying that for me. leaving the neutralizer on longer than necessary might ...
Need advice after rebonding11/28/2009
  Q: I have a question. I get my hair done rebonded yesterday. I know that i shouldn't wet my hair for 3 ...
  A: Komy, Unforetunately, you don't say exactly what it is that you're unhappy with regarding the ...
color correction11/28/2009
  Q: I have a client that is 80% grey. She has colored her hair a level 5 Natural Brown (Wella Line) for ...
  A: Paula, I will give you what I believe to the the best and easiest methods. HOwever, they are not ...
Iodine.....11/26/2009
  Q: I have a customer who is having a medical test done where they will inject her with iodine. She is ...
  A: Tammy, Fortunate for your client that you care so much. I don't think that it shoulc be a problem ...
Hair11/26/2009
  Q: i really want extentions in my hair!! in Australia where do you get them from??
  A: Peta, You would typically have extensions done at the salon, whether by tracking and sewing ...
Brittle, breaking hair in bangs only11/24/2009
  Q: I have noticed that, since I got my hair highlighted in the Spring, my bangs are stiff after curling ...
  A: Rachel, You may need to use a lower heat setting. repeated conditioning with a moisturizing ...
Color Correction or Highlights11/24/2009
  Q: Over the past 5 years I have used a dark brown hair color but, over time it has seem to turned ...
  A: Angela, It is the same as "stripping" but there is a big difference between bringing hair to ...
Color Correction or Highlights11/24/2009
  Q: Over the past 5 years I have used a dark brown hair color but, over time it has seem to turned ...
  A: Angela, If I'm understanding what you're considering as an option, it's actually more damaging ...
Can I highlight BEFORE a single process?11/23/2009
  Q: If I want to dye my hair strawberry, is it advisable to do my highlights first so that they also ...
  A: Jessica, I'd really suggest having the colour done first and then adding the highlights. Or your ...
Brittle, breaking hair in bangs only11/23/2009
  Q: I have noticed that, since I got my hair highlighted in the Spring, my bangs are stiff after curling ...
  A: Rachel, I susect that you're burning your bangs when styling them. It sounds like you're spraying ...
Dyeing red hair ash tones11/20/2009
  Q: I work in a retail beauty environment and I am unsure about this one and I don't want to give my ...
  A: Sophie, Ahs will only turn hair green (or silvery violet) in the absence of red. Ash tones are ...
should i or not?11/20/2009
  Q: ok as you probably remember me (again i apologize for the constant questions) im the biracial girl ...
  A: Corenda, First of all, you're not bugging me. That's what I'm here for. now, to your issues. It ...
Hair dye11/19/2009
  Q: Hai Hairman, Good Morning .I am 42 yrs old.I dont know may be due to stress or any reason I lost ...
  A: Kumar, As I mentioned before, the hair colour is not causing the grey hair. Nor isi it causing it ...
Hair dye11/19/2009
  Q: Hai Hairman, Good Morning .I am 42 yrs old.I dont know may be due to stress or any reason I lost ...
  A: Kumar, A few things here. Hair colour does not cause cancer. products are constantly tested for ...
Sun In Questions11/19/2009
  Q: Over the summer I used the product Sun In to lighten my hair from dirty blonde to its now light ...
  A: Kristen, I'd suggest having this done at a salon. They can use a non ammonia colour that will be ...
from perm to texurizer11/18/2009
  Q: Is there another way to texurize your hair instead of drastically cutting off all of it if you have ...
  A: Sheketta, If by perm you mean a thio permanent wave, then no there isn't. The sodium ...
Hair Colouring11/17/2009
  Q: I'd like to check on something as im slowly getting myself into hairdressing again after qualifying ...
  A: Alex, Actually, I'm surprised that you got red tones on bleached hair this way. I'd have expected ...
teaching cosmetology11/17/2009
  Q: I am a hairdresser and would like to become a teacher of cosmetology. Do you have any information ...
  A: Ann, Good for you. There is always a need for those who want to share knowledge with others. Since ...
Red Hair Mishap11/16/2009
  Q: I dyed my hair from blond to a deep rich red and loved the color. However, as the color is washing ...
  A: Rochell, A few things here. For any colour, especially red, to hold somewhat on blonde hair, the ...
back from blonde11/15/2009
  Q: I am 46, level 5 or 6 ash brown hair with 50% gray, except the top which has chunks of 100% white. ...
  A: Diana, Never having personally used the product, I don't know whether it can be used without ...
back from blonde11/15/2009
  Q: I am 46, level 5 or 6 ash brown hair with 50% gray, except the top which has chunks of 100% white. ...
  A: Diana, no need to leave me alone. This is what I am here for. First off, I'm delighted that it ...
Curly Hair11/15/2009
  Q: I have naturally curly hair, but the curls seem to be at the end. I also think they are "big" curls; ...
  A: Matthew, Yu apparently have a larger wave pattern, SO it will only show if the hair is long enough ...
back from blonde11/14/2009
  Q: I am 46, level 5 or 6 ash brown hair with 50% gray, except the top which has chunks of 100% white. ...
  A: Diana, I hope things get better for your, and very soon. Your situation is all to common these ...
Blonde hair disaster!11/12/2009
  Q: I was told by my hair stylist that my natural hair color is a medium ash blonde level 7. My hair ...
  A: Ashley, Although the colour would shampoo out of the bleached hair over time, it should have ...
Hairstyle and facial hair11/12/2009
  Q: hey...please can you help me what should i do with my hair to make it cool....i have a short black ...
  A: Marwan, Hairstyling is about art principles and creating illusion. If you have a long face you ...
my hair doenst grow!!!11/11/2009
  Q: i need help! my hair is NOT growing at all! when i was in 9th grade i got my hair cut to about my ...
  A: Alexandra, I guarantee you that your hair is growing, and probably at about the same rate as ...
hair color11/5/2009
  Q: My hair color is medium/light brown with blond highlights around my face. In the summer I go a ...
  A: Dawn, First of all, avoid hot water when shampooing, using warm or tepid instead. Also, try not to ...
Geled sidburns help11/4/2009
  Q: Now I have been trying to gel my sideburns down like MJ in these photos: ...
  A: Kurt, First of all, you want a firm hold gel. And it doesn't matter of it has alcohol. especially ...
Hair styling products11/3/2009
  Q: Which hair brands does hairdressers recommend and which don't recommend? Please, I cant find about ...
  A: Phillip, Typically, salon professionals will recommend salon brands over store brends because they ...
Frizzy hair11/2/2009
  Q: I have thick, frizzy hair (bushy in the roots) and strait ends due to all the straitening ...
  A: Tinkerbell, A perm would bring back curl. HOWEVER, if your hair is straightened from too much ...
Toner10/31/2009
  Q: I have a natural level 5 hair color. When we lived in Nebraska, I had a colorist that used Italy ...
  A: Jen, While there is no arguing the high quality and result if Italy colour, in this case it's ...
safety10/30/2009
  Q: and was wondering if you could give me 5 safety precautions when applying highlights to the hair,any ...
  A: Vanessa, 5 safety tips that come to mind are; 1. Don't overlap onto previously highlighted hair 2. ...
Roots are lighter than my ends10/28/2009
  Q: In the past I would always get highlights and/or low lights, never all one color. I recently decided ...
  A: Erica, If the new growth area is already lighter than the rest, it won't fade to match the rest. ...
Orange hair10/27/2009
  Q: I currently have orange hair. I used colorzap to get rid of my dark brown hair, then dyed it ashy ...
  A: Alisha, First of all, my apology for the delayed response. I was away and had not set vacation ...
colour correction10/26/2009
  Q: I coloured, i should say bleached my hair at home last night with Loreal Dream Blonde Bleaching Kit ...
  A: Kate, What I would suggest would depend on the desired result. If you still want to be blonde, ...
Extensions help10/26/2009
  Q: My name is Kurt and I currently have a Wave Nouveau(I know its outdated, but work with me here). So ...
  A: Kurt, You said yourself that they were more spaced at the bottom. This leads me to believe that ...
Extensions help10/26/2009
  Q: My name is Kurt and I currently have a Wave Nouveau(I know its outdated, but work with me here). So ...
  A: Kurt, There is no way of knowing what type or brand exactly was used. If you are happy with what ...
Extensions help10/25/2009
  Q: My name is Kurt and I currently have a Wave Nouveau(I know its outdated, but work with me here). So ...
  A: Kurt, I have never heard of putting them upside down to make it thicker, and have no idea how that ...
What hair colour would you reccomend?10/24/2009
  Q: I am a natural blonde, that previously had highlights, although i seeing as my hair has been ...
  A: Jess, With green/blue eyes, you'd make a great redhead. I'd say with the blue in the eyes, ...
color correction10/24/2009
  Q: My friend has bleached hair (her roots are level 6 brown). She colored her hair strawberry blonde ...
  A: Paula, Yes, it is alright. Or you can just use a gold colour in level 9 for the repigmentizing. ...
color correction10/24/2009
  Q: My friend has bleached hair (her roots are level 6 brown). She colored her hair strawberry blonde ...
  A: Paula, Unfortunately, it's too late to worry about messing it up. She's already done that. All you ...
Italy Hair Fashion SSA10/20/2009
  Q: My hair is naturally a level 5. It currently has bleached highlights. My question is can I use the ...
  A: Jen, I wouldn't suggest it for a couple of reasons. Although SSA is a silver (Argent) based blonde ...
hair striagtening10/19/2009
  Q: i have damaged curly hair and i thought about haveing a japanese hair straightening perm until i ...
  A: Krystine, Things like smoothing conditioners, straightening balms and silicone sealants all help ...
Pin Curl Perm10/16/2009
  Q: I have naturally straight hair but somewhat thin. I have long envied the girls with curly hair. It ...
  A: Kelsey, For the result you want, a pin curl perm will not work on your hair. It will give you more ...
What type of perm rods?10/16/2009
  Q: I want to perm my hair, but I am having trouble figuring out what type of perm and what size rods. I ...
  A: Juice, Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but bad news here. First of all, this is not a home ...
Color Correction10/15/2009
  Q: I colored a friends hair from a level 6 to a 12g with double 40. We are now wanting to go back down ...
  A: Jaime, You really need to go to a salon for this one. Hair usually has to be filled with a ...
Hair Disaster Please Help10/15/2009
  Q: I used to have WHITE blonde hair as blonde as you can get all my life as my natural color as i was ...
  A: Ilze, Unfortunately, you can't colour your hair back to its natural colour, as that is gone once ...
reversing keratin treatment10/12/2009
  Q: I had a keratin treatment last week and I hate the results. It was a cheap keratin treatment (around ...
  A: Nisreen, That certainly is cheap for keratin treatment. The good thing about keratin is that is os ...
hair colour and style10/12/2009
  Q: i had shoulder length hair and im bored with it i have plenty of layers and its a dark brown near ...
  A: Danielle, Just remember that the darker you go the more difficult to change later. I'd suggest ...
first time client10/11/2009
  Q: I am visiting NY next weekend and would really like to have my hair cut and highlighted. But where ...
  A: Franca, Unfortunately, this is not one that I will be able to help you with. I am only familiar ...
two-tone mess10/10/2009
  Q: My hair has been soft black naturally for a while now. Ihad been coloring grays with the same, soft ...
  A: Cecy, What you need to do is get to a salon to get this fixed, even if you decide to maintain it ...
hair10/9/2009
  Q: I was licensed in cosmetology in January of this year. I love doing hair. I love learning anything ...
  A: Beth, There are a few things to consider here. One is your principles, which their policies ...
haircolor10/8/2009
  Q: I've been getting rather bored with my hair color and wanted to try something new. I really wanted ...
  A: Kim, My suggestion would be the red over the black for a few reasons. Very few people really look ...
Medium Brown Turned Orangish/Yellow10/7/2009
  Q: I'M WRITING ON BEHALF OF MY GIRLFRIEND: HI: A LITTLE HISTORY FIRST...GIRLFRIEND JENNIFER HAD MEDIUM ...
  A: Rick, You're a great guy to intercede on your girlfriend's behalf, with hair questions. Just to ...
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: Dan, Hair grows about 3/8 to 1/2 inch a month. And unfortunately, I know of no way to speed that ...
Cover up red?10/5/2009
  Q: Recently I have colored my hair a med. brown. As it starts to fade, it has red undertones to it. ...
  A: Jordan, Most medium and darker colours will show a reddish or warm cast as they fade. There is ...
Stylist re relaxed ends?10/4/2009
  Q: I wish you lived in ga seems u r the only one i can trust lol. Anywho since then i found a new ...
  A: Kia, Never say never. There are always exceptions to the rule. You like your hair, you like her ...
Curling Coarse Hair10/3/2009
  Q: My grandmother has very long, coarse hair. It's fairly straight and she would like to curl every ...
  A: Carissa, For hair that is very long, coarse and straight, it's difficult to get it to hold curl. ...
need to relaxer hair w highlights10/3/2009
  Q: i had highlights in my hair for about 3 months and now I would like to put in a relaxer mild will i ...
  A: Debbie, That depends on a few things, like the overall condition of your hair and especially the ...
coloring over highlights10/1/2009
  Q: when coloring over highlights to a all over color, how would I get it to one uniform color. say that ...
  A: Shannon, It would depend on the final target result. If you're going back to the nattural level 5, ...
Wave Nouveau Products9/30/2009
  Q: I've had this perm for many, many years. Lately each time i get a touch up, the 2nd phase is ...
  A: Etta, I really prefer not naming specific product lines, as each stylist has theire preference of ...
waving9/30/2009
  Q: What's waving & what does it do?
  A: Niaa, If by waving you mean permanent waving, it changes the shape and wave pattern of the hair, ...
perms after pregnancy9/28/2009
  Q: i had a baby just five months ago and have just had my hair permed by my hairdresser i asked for it ...
  A: Charlie, They could make the hormone arguement for a short while after your recent joyous ...
Adding highlight color to hair dye9/27/2009
  Q: I am going to dye my daughters hair. She has medium blonde hair and we are going to dye it dark ...
  A: Teresa, My suggestion would be not to do this. UNless products are intended to be combined, you do ...
Wave Nouveau Products9/27/2009
  Q: I've had this perm for many, many years. Lately each time i get a touch up, the 2nd phase is ...
  A: Etta, The benefit of staying with a thio relaxer is that you can switch back and forth between ...
orange hair.9/26/2009
  Q: yesterday i got my hair dyed, i used a silver lady wella toner and a bleach kit, my hair is white ...
  A: Ashleigh, First of all, with colour growing out on the ends, you're going to have a difficult time ...
Wave Nouveau Products9/24/2009
  Q: I've had this perm for many, many years. Lately each time i get a touch up, the 2nd phase is ...
  A: Etta, First of all, you can't convert from a curl to a regular relaxer without COMPLETELY growing ...
Hair coloring shampoo9/24/2009
  Q: I have had my hair colored professionally as well as having colored it myself at home. I have been ...
  A: Deanna, If the colour you use is darker than your natural colour, then colour refreshing shampoo ...
hair straightning9/22/2009
  Q: first of all is that my hair is very short except for my fringe and the back of my hair (neck area) ...
  A: Siraj, In order of your questions, if you don't have an iron with heat control, then you want to ...
high lights too light9/20/2009
  Q: I just dyed and high lighted my hair with Loreal Couleur Expert 6.0 (Almond Rocco Light Brown) and ...
  A: Renee, My apologies for the delayed response. I was away and forgot to set vacation dates on here. ...
hair colouring and rebonding9/20/2009
  Q: is it best to have your hair be dyed first before rebonding it? or rebonding first? and how many ...
  A: Ellie, If you'll be doing both there are a few things to consider. I usually like to do my ...
burnout9/20/2009
  Q: Hairman I need your help. I am a licensed Pa.cosmetologist and became very ill from chemical ...
  A: Anonymous, That fact that you still care and want the passion back shows that the passion is still ...
curls9/10/2009
  Q: I've been relaxing my hair for years, but since a few years ago I have just been crazy for curly ...
  A: Minerva, I'm glad you asked before proceding. It's a matter of chemistry, and the chemistry for ...
My hair doesn't take permanent dye.9/9/2009
  Q: Basically for the last couple of years I have been trying to dye my hair darker, for it to just wash ...
  A: C-lou, I would not recommend bleaching, as that would make your ahir even more porous and less ...
difference in perm placment and result9/8/2009
  Q: i am a hair stylist and am wondering how a perm rod is placed on the base and off the base ? what is ...
  A: Tina, Actually, you'll find this information in your cosmetology school book. But I'm more than ...
Creative Hairstyles9/7/2009
  Q: .. I need help with a presentation i am working on in cosmetology school... I need a motivation an ...
  A: Dee, Sorry to say, I'm not sure what exactly you mean by motivation and suumary paragraph on ...
hair color9/7/2009
  Q: my friend had gold roots after coloring her hair and then ends are platinum fried mushy blond , ...
  A: Michele, Unfortunately, you won't get it to hold a proper colour at this point. Once the hair gets ...
meds or vitamins/herbs effects on perms9/6/2009
  Q: I have had many perms in the past that have always taken very well and lasted with the exception of ...
  A: Barbara, To my knowledge, antihistamines or vitamins/herbs will not affect the outcome of your ...
bad stylist9/6/2009
  Q: In June of this year. A coworker overheard me in a conversation that I recently moved here and was ...
  A: Sherry, I'm still wondering about the Comet. That's a new one to me. Unfortunately, there is ...
hair9/6/2009
  Q: would like to know about loreal extenso theory for sensitive hair
  A: Jayshree, Here is something that I found for you about X-Tenso. Best of luck, Stephe (hairman) ...
going darker9/5/2009
  Q: Hey there.my hair is white blonde on top with some brown lowlights underneath.I'm wondering how hard ...
  A: Gina, For something like this, which would be considered corrective colour, I usually recommend ...
Hair colour adivce9/4/2009
  Q: I have recently had my hair stripped of it's color after years of dying. Currently my hair is ...
  A: Stacie, You would probably make a striking redhead. Natural blondes (as you originally were) ...
extensions9/4/2009
  Q: I'm hoping maybe you could give me a little advice on this... I got my hair cut this afternoon, and ...
  A: Jen, If you're planning on getting clip in extensions to wear on a daily basis, not a big deal ...
Volume9/4/2009
  Q: I have very flat hair, especially on the crown of my head. I've tried everything from root lifters ...
  A: Melissa, First of all, make sure you have a cut to promote volume. If your ahir is all one length ...
hair straightner: sedu vs solia9/3/2009
  Q: i was wondering which hair straightner is better, the chi or the iso? i saw a chi at target (is it ...
  A: Sorry to say that I'm not personally familar with either of these brands, so can not give an honest ...
Hair Fall9/3/2009
  Q: I just wanna ask, after re bonding my hair for just 3momths .. I'm now encountering Hair fall,, as ...
  A: Marife, A problem sometimes when rebonding some ethnicities of hair is that they need additional ...
Blonde Highlights9/3/2009
  Q: I have medium brown hair with about 45 percent grey in top and sides and a little gray hair in the ...
  A: Dana, For once, someone who happened onto a series of good stylists instead of bad. I applaud them ...
Extremely Soft, Fine Color Hair9/2/2009
  Q: Greetings Hairman: My name is Deborah and I a 41 years young African American female residing in ...
  A: Deborah, Soft, fine hair is always an issue when wanting "easy to maintain". With your hair type, ...
hair industry9/2/2009
  Q: Where can i find free statistics on the hair industry: i.e. how much money is spent in the hair ...
  A: Lianna, Unfortunately, statistics are not my forte or area of knowledge, and I wouldn't even know ...
hair straightner: chi vs. iso9/2/2009
  Q: i was wondering which hair straightner is better, the chi or the iso? i saw a chi at target (is it ...
  A: Lancy, Either is fine. I'm sure the Chi at Target is real. At a flea market I might suspect ...
Sprial perm confusion..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: Juliet, Actually, she did give you a spiral perm, whether it turned out correctly or not. A spiral ...
Dying my hair consistently8/30/2009
  Q: I want to dye my hair dark brown, but I'm not sure if it will ruin my hair, like dry it out or ...
  A: Sydney, Unfortunately, I never give advice on what home chemicals to use. Not using any home ...
I just got a spiral perm!8/29/2009
  Q: I had contacted you a few days ago confused about whether I should have my hair spiral permed using ...
  A: Juliet, It appears that although you took great time and energy to research and write lengthy ...
Texturizer8/28/2009
  Q: I have gone without a perm for the last 2 1/2 years, because I wanted to be natural. During the ...
  A: Neashion, A texturizer is basically a milder relaxer left on less time to just open up the curl a ...
texturizer problem help!!?8/28/2009
  Q: i had very curly hair i am mixed if that helps and i want o thin the curls out a bit but now my hair ...
  A: Ann, We have here a perfect example of why I don't believe in home chemical services. By having ...
should i or not?8/27/2009
  Q: ok as you probably remember me (again i apologize for the constant questions) im the biracial girl ...
  A: As long as the colour has grown out and been cut off, your mather can do your relaxer. But it you ...
question8/26/2009
  Q: how much percent does perm for kids have
  A: daejounae, Your question is very vague. Do you mean PH level for perms or relaxers? If you are ...
bleaching dark hair8/25/2009
  Q: hey, I'm Vicki :) my hair is a really dark brown, almost black like most afro/Caribbean hair. i ...
  A: Vicki, I'm not sure if you're asking whether there is something to use on relaxed hair (shich I'm ...
natural curly hair / hair straightener8/25/2009
  Q: I have nature curly hair, especially in the back. And on July 16th I put an over the counter hair ...
  A: Pamella, Unfortunately, there is probably nothing that can be done. Unless the relaxer was a thio ...
Thermal Reconditioning8/24/2009
  Q: I have this problem about my hair and I need help on this. It's naturally something between curly ...
  A: Jessica, Thermal reconditioing works great, but you do have to be sure that the person doing it is ...
Sprial perm confusion..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: Juliet, I have permed hair your length many times in the salon and for hair shows all over the ...
Sprial perm confusion..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: Juliet, I must say I appreciate all the research you've done. It's a shame you've made yourself so ...
Deep Conditioner8/23/2009
  Q: I don't know if you can answer this or not. I am looking for some Dominican hair care products that ...
  A: Sarah, Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with specifically Dominican products that you can get ...
HairCareHelp8/22/2009
  Q: I was looking at a commercial for the Instyler. I was interested in it, so I went online and found ...
  A: Emma, There is no reason why you can't use it on permed hair. Not having used it, I can't offer ...
Colour/highlights8/20/2009
  Q: I recieved this recommendation and wanted to know what product you recommend using to highlight. I ...
  A: Shelly, The demi colour is doing what it's meant to do. They are not permanent colour and are ...
Why Can't I Get Brassy Gold Highlights ?8/20/2009
  Q: I've read that most people hate it when their hair turns a brassy orange or yellow from coloring but ...
  A: Troy, The problem can be a couple of things. If the lightener is being applied over the prevoiusly ...
Hair colour8/19/2009
  Q: Im an 18 year old student about to start university and as a change im thinking of dying my hair ...
  A: Michela, If you'll notice, her hair is not a solid colour, but a combination. Her background ...
perming8/18/2009
  Q: I frequently have perms and my stylist always rolls the rods in a down or under direction. I wear ...
  A: Tori, The perm rods could be rolled up, but I wouldn't suggest it for a few reasons. What I would ...
carefree curls8/17/2009
  Q: can u do a carefree curl over a relaxer without melting it off? i have a customer requesting me to ...
  A: Yvonne, Tnaks for asking, and thank goodness you did. You can NOT do a curl over a relaxer. Thio ...
haircolor8/16/2009
  Q: I'm a white female, 40 years old ,I have very light brown eyes almost yellow. Medium skin tone with ...
  A: Denise, Gold in the eyes is usually an indication of warmer natural tones. As such you'd probably ...
OILY teenager hair!!8/16/2009
  Q: Ok... my niece has thick beautiful hair, but it so oily. She washes it with a hydrating shampoo ...
  A: Lacy, What she should be doing instead, is wetting her hair before swimming to avoid the problems. ...
Color Treated Hair Conditioner8/16/2009
  Q: I recently invested in a salon sulfate free shampoo because I colored my hair. I was wondering if it ...
  A: Nicole, Wise investment. Just remember that sulfate free shampoos won't give you the lather that ...
Hair always falling in face8/15/2009
  Q: I have long hair (about 4 inches below shoulders) and my hair is always falling in my face. I'm ...
  A: Laura, Unfortunately there is little that can be done to address this. It can be because of a low ...
fried,very dry and porous hair8/14/2009
  Q: My hair lately is very dry especialy the ends,and looks and feels fried and frizzy.I've been dying ...
  A: Marina, You may need a better quality conditioner from the salon. Get a moisturizing conditioner ...
smooth hair8/13/2009
  Q: After my hairstylist drys and curl my hair, she puts some kind of product on her hands and runs in ...
  A: Caycee, Shame on her for not telling you, so you could buy some. She probaly used a silicone ...
hair color?8/12/2009
  Q: What color would you recommend that would bring out my eyes? Thanks
  A: Brandi, From the picture, your eyes look gold/green rather than blue/green. If this is correct, ...
Thick curly frizzy hair8/12/2009
  Q: First, how should i take care of them so that they are not frizzy all the time. I let them air dry ...
  A: If your hair is already dmaged and dry and breaking, why would you consider getting a chemical ...
Did Perm take or not? What to do now?:'(8/11/2009
  Q: Two weeks ago I had a perm. My hair is just below my shoulders. When the cosmetologist finished my ...
  A: Carol Ann, It sounds like your hair may actually be slightly over processed already. If it was ...
my crazy hair horror8/11/2009
  Q: First, I am a black women. I have a medium curly thick hair type. I cut my hair really short and it ...
  A: Jennifer, Not a problem. It's just a matter of product use. As for relaxing, the problem with that ...
Bleached hair issues8/10/2009
  Q: It turned a tad orange and so the next morning I used a demi permanent blonde hair dye. It is not ...
  A: Nicole, Firstly, I never recommend colour products for use at home, for the very reason you are ...
Is there a brown semi-permanent hair coloring that covers gray well?8/10/2009
  Q: Hairman I have had allergic reactions to some permanent hair coloring but I do fine with ...
  A: Lillian, Unfortunately, I can;t suggest a particular one. True semi permanent colours do not cover ...
how can i work smarter not harder8/10/2009
  Q: I have been a hairstylist for 15+ years and i can do everything from basic cuts, coloring, ...
  A: Tonya, There are many avenues, depending on your interests. You could work for a manufacturer as ...
Thick curly frizzy hair8/8/2009
  Q: First, how should i take care of them so that they are not frizzy all the time. I let them air dry ...
  A: Akanksha, My apologies for the delayed response. I've been having computer problems. Your problem ...
damaged hair8/8/2009
  Q: I visited a salon approx 6 weeks ago to retouch my roots. At this time I had very healthy blond ...
  A: Laurie, I hate when I hear stories like youe, since there is no reason for it. A "professional" ...
re-coloring hair8/6/2009
  Q: My 9 yr old daughter wanted highlights in her hair. Her normal hair color is brown. I bought the ...
  A: Tina, It would be best to wait until she's about 16 before colouring her hair again. The last ...
volume8/6/2009
  Q: what is the best and healthiest way to volumize hair. like is there any natural products or special ...
  A: Krystine, Sorry for the delayed response. I was without my computer for a few days. The easiest ...
wave nouveau8/5/2009
  Q: i applied my first wave nouveau relaxer about four months ago.its been a while and i need a touch-up ...
  A: Deon, With this type of process there is no way to only retouch the roots, since it has to be ...
Hate my perm8/5/2009
  Q: My question is why did my hair curl extremely tight, when I used large rollers. My hair was pretty ...
  A: Mandi, There could be any number of reasons why it's tight. If your hair has some natural wave it ...
Going from a relaxer to a texturizer8/4/2009
  Q: I have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow August 5, 2009 to go from relaxer to texturizer. It ...
  A: Toni, A texturizer is basically a mild relaxer left on less time, to affect a lesser amount of ...
short hairstyle8/4/2009
  Q: I recently got my hair cut to about right below my ears, and am having trouble with styling. ...
  A: Kelsie, Keep in mind firstly, that most styles depend on the cut as the basic foundation to ...
Dying bleached hair8/3/2009
  Q: My hair is naturally a medium/dark brown and about a month ago i went to the hair dresser and got it ...
  A: Bronwyn, What you need to do really, is have it done professioanlly. Before bleached ahir can be ...
red w/ blonde streaks8/2/2009
  Q: I bought l'oreal Super blonde 200 Clairol 108 reddish blonde at home hair dye and I want to dye my ...
  A: Ryann, This is not something that you can do yourself at home, for a couple reasons. I have to ...
should i or not?8/2/2009
  Q: ok as you probably remember me (again i apologize for the constant questions) im the biracial girl ...
  A: Corenda, I'm delighted to hear that it's getting better. That's always good news. However, with ...
caribbean dream relaxer8/1/2009
  Q: i've been using rusk anti curl for a few years; i like it but it's pretty rough on my ends. my hair ...
  A: Ny, HAving used all the products you mention, the Rusk is a good product for its purpose and works ...
Rebonding or Relaxing..?8/1/2009
  Q: Hey ppl i am in a really confused state of mind.... I have been usin a temporary flat Iron quite ...
  A: Zainy, I think you are misunderstanding the process. She could not have kept the relaxer in her ...
Age 70 and completely white hair7/31/2009
  Q: Is it possible to add ash blond or light ash brown lowlights to my white hair and what percentage of ...
  A: Jo, With white hair you can lowlight with any colour you wanted. As for percentage, that would ...
hair dye7/31/2009
  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: Jeff, First of all, shame on that salon for telling you how to colour your own hair and then ...
semi-permanent hair dye7/30/2009
  Q: I had minor plastic surgery on my head 20 days ago now, and the wound is healing very well, there is ...
  A: Hailey, Although it seems healed, 3 weeks is not a long time for healing. The skinn will still be ...
salon turned my hair orange7/30/2009
  Q: I went to the hairdressers yesterday for hightlights (not bleach). I have brown hair naturally but ...
  A: Louise, You want to go back to the salon to have this fixed, especially since they did it. You ...
Rebonding or Relaxing..?7/29/2009
  Q: Hey ppl i am in a really confused state of mind.... I have been usin a temporary flat Iron quite ...
  A: Zainy, whether to get a chemical relaxer or style it straight every day is a matter of choice. I ...
Hair Texture7/29/2009
  Q: Am 43 yrs old and have had very short hair for over 18 yrs. Since last Aug I started letting my hair ...
  A: Lakshmi, I have a feeling that you are colouring all your hair instead of only the new growth. ...
HELP my overprocessed UGLY hair7/29/2009
  Q: I had been getting my hair colored in the salon for years. I have some gray so I got a base color ...
  A: Kristy, With all due respect, this is why products like Kalaidacolors are meant to be sold only ...
advice on keeping relaxer during exercise7/28/2009
  Q: I started a new exercise routine, and sweating makes my hair unmanageable and if I can be frank a ...
  A: Kim, This is a tough one for a few reasons. Whether ironed or relaxed and just styled, the issue ...
styling7/28/2009
  Q: i am 23 old female.my hair started to fall since my 15.my hair used to be thick and voulumous.now my ...
  A: Gilmore girl, I'm not sure what you meant when you say that in the middle a thin line shows, ...
OILY HAIR help?7/28/2009
  Q: So, I wash my hair everyday, with Biolage shampoo and conditionner. It feels and looks awesome. Now, ...
  A: Miranda, It's most likely that the current conditioner is just too heavy for your hair. These ...
Wavy Hair7/24/2009
  Q: My hair is really weird, its straight but half way down it gets really wavy. I tried straightening ...
  A: Beckie, Yes, it's called a wig! Sorry, my humor got the best of me there, just had to do it. While ...
bleach-induced hair breakage?!?!7/23/2009
  Q: a little bit of background information: I've always had very healthy hair. I do not color often, I ...
  A: Whitney, Unfortunately, what you are doing is about all you can do. Once hair gets to the point ...
split ends7/22/2009
  Q: I am 36 and I have normal hair, although it is color treated since I already have many gray hairs! ...
  A: Michelle, First your daughter. You can get leave in conditioners or detangling sprays at your ...
What color should I dye my hair?7/21/2009
  Q: I'm planning on getting my hair done within the next week or so, but I'm really unsure of what cut ...
  A: Megan, First of all, I'm delighted that you're having it done professionally and that you value ...
severe hair breakage7/20/2009
  Q: on may 14 of this year had a root touch up ,the girl used a high lift color it was the chi brand, ...
  A: Estella, To put your mind at ease, the protien treatment didn't cause the breakage. It was already ...
severe hair breakage7/19/2009
  Q: on may 14 of this year had a root touch up ,the girl used a high lift color it was the chi brand, ...
  A: Estella, UNfortunately, once hair starts to break, not a lot can be done to fix it. What you are ...
Afro-Curling hair with only chemicals7/18/2009
  Q: I trim my hair really short (almost shaved), problem is it grows straight up from the head. I would ...
  A: Mikael, It's not just a matter of chemical, but technique. To get a curl, the hair must be set on ...
Haircoloring7/18/2009
  Q: I recently just purchased Goldwell Topchic 7n Dark Blonde, I was born with dark ash brown hair which ...
  A: Darlene, 30 volume will generate more lift than 20, giving a truer result. If your hair is in good ...
change in color wanted7/17/2009
  Q: My sister's hair is highlighted, but has about two inches of new growth. She would like it to be a ...
  A: Sarah, For a warm brown, you'll definitely want to fill the highlighted areas otherwise they can ...
Hair color7/16/2009
  Q: My new hair colorist used the same formula on my hair that I've used for years and, instead of ...
  A: Alex, You are absolutely right, and I'm disappointed in your new colourist to want to do that. I ...
How to Stop Hair-Breakage7/16/2009
  Q: I am no pro. I've had no professional training, but, can't you use all PH balanced products to STOP ...
  A: Eve, My apology for the delayed response. I was away. I think you've been misinformed, as many ...
please help7/15/2009
  Q: i really need help with my hair. I am 17 and have alway had light blonde hair , but as i aged it ...
  A: iva, Especially at 17, I don't usually suggest all over colour, as it requires maintenance evry ...
curly hair7/14/2009
  Q: my hair isn't exactly frizzy but it is poofy when i brush it and if i brush it it feel very brittle ...
  A: Maggie, You might consider getting a perm to even out the curl patterns and make it more ...
Hair7/12/2009
  Q: Hey, so i have a question about my hair. my hair is naturally brown and very very curly and thick. ...
  A: Kelley, I'm glad to hear that you'll be treating your hair better soon. For now what I would ...
dying hair to brown7/10/2009
  Q: I want to dye my hair TO a medium-dark brown from my black with light brown highlighted hair. (The ...
  A: Leah, UNfortunately, I never make recommendations for home colouring. I don't believe that colour, ...
straightener7/10/2009
  Q: my client wants me to do a relaxer. She had one some time ago (maybe 6 months in another salon). She ...
  A: Gloria, I'll get to possibilities for your client, but first and most importantly, you have to be ...
hair color7/9/2009
  Q: The current hair color that I have now is Garnier Nutrisse light beige blonde (92) ... of course ...
  A: Jen, You can't go from a beige blonde to a brown with auburn in a single step. The hair would have ...
thermal spray7/7/2009
  Q: I have a babyliss titanium flat iron. My hair tends to be frizzy (it's very humid here) so I flat ...
  A: MIchelle, There is some disagreement about this very subject. I don't believe in ironing wet or ...
French Fluff7/7/2009
  Q: I was recently in a salon where they used a french fluff to correct a green tint in my hair. I was ...
  A: Ali, Unfortunately, you don't say what is causing the green, whether minerals in your water, ...
Brazilian Keratin/Soft Water7/6/2009
  Q: I know I cannot use shampoo with sodium chloride as it will wash out the treatment. Does water ...
  A: Christine, If you have a watyer softener that uses salt (sodium chloride, or NaCl by chemical ...
Thermal Reconditioning7/6/2009
  Q: I recently had a thermal reconditioning done on my hair. I already had fairly straight hair but was ...
  A: Jane, It's usually recommended not to shampoo after a thermal reconditioning for at least 3 days ...
hair damedge7/5/2009
  Q: im 14 and around the time of 2 yr i have dyed my hair about 10-11 times and it has come to the ...
  A: Veronika, I can understand how upsetting this can be. You won't go bald however. But there are a ...
Done with Dying Dark7/4/2009
  Q: About three years ago I had my naturally blonde/golden brown hair dyed a dark brown by a stylist. I ...
  A: Tauna, First of all, the colour you are using is very difficult to remove. Typically, to just fade ...
Help with hair!7/4/2009
  Q: Today when I was taking a shower, I noticed more hair came out when I ran my fingers through it than ...
  A: Jessica, If you want a smooth look you have few options. One thing you can try is wrapping your ...
Its me again K plz help :)7/3/2009
  Q: Well an update on that..i have washed and flat ironed my hair since and I see no difference. It was ...
  A: K, So if I understand now, you hair did straighten properly? Either way the olive oil would not ...
Ear hair7/3/2009
  Q: Hairman I am a 50 year old guy. My ear hair is noe growing out faster than my head hair! I am no ...
  A: Barrymore, This is a common problem as men reach our age, I know first hand. Waxing is indeed an ...
Curly Hair-Care7/3/2009
  Q: I am an Indian with long semi-curly wavy hair. Till now all I used to do is ...
  A: Nidhi, Medium hold gels, mousses or cremes are fine for control. It's just a matter of preference. ...
highlights darkened too much7/2/2009
  Q: I have dark brown mousy hair which I have been getting highlighted in foils to a very light blond ...
  A: Jen, First of all, you don't want to start lightening pieces yourself. If all you want is slightly ...
Curly Hair-Care7/2/2009
  Q: I am an Indian with long semi-curly wavy hair. Till now all I used to do is ...
  A: Nidhi, The products you're using sound just fine. You may just need a good trimming to get rid of ...
Hair color question...7/2/2009
  Q: My hair color is black. I have my appointment in parlour for hair coloring on tuesday. I have ...
  A: jayalakshmi, Your hairdresser is right. Over black haircolour you cam not get any other colour ...
permanent wave7/1/2009
  Q: I want to get a permanent wave in my hair and I am not about it turning out the way I want it. I do ...
  A: Kelly, A spiral would only be used for long hair. All you need to do is explain to the stylist ...
Permanent Curls6/30/2009
  Q: I am very interested in getting permanent Med- Tight Spiral curls in my hair. My hair is about 3 ...
  A: Renee, Bad news all the way around here, unfortunately. First of all, I NEVER recommend chemical ...
color correction6/26/2009
  Q: i was a deep auburn redhead, when i (thought) i wanted to be blonde again - i hate it! it's really ...
  A: Alley, It's kind of you to want to break it to them kindly. The best way is to just let them know ...
Hair Care6/25/2009
  Q: I went natural 5 years ago. I have type 3 curly hair. I use a good shampoo, conditioner, and an ...
  A: Wilma, You can certainly use the same products you use now. A texrurizer is basically a mild ...
brazilian keratin6/24/2009
  Q: There is a new product out called"caribbean dream relaxer". I have googled it and it claims to be ...
  A: Deb, Caribbean Dream and Brazilian Keratin treatments are two totally different animals. Brazilian ...
Hair Care6/24/2009
  Q: I went natural 5 years ago. I have type 3 curly hair. I use a good shampoo, conditioner, and an ...
  A: Wilma, First of all, I would hope that you'll be having the texturizer done professionally. As ...
new hairstyle6/24/2009
  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: Emily, God bless your husband for what he is doing. You don't look like you need to lose 25 ...
highlight cover-up6/23/2009
  Q: Several days ago I got my hair highlighted at an Aveda Salon. Before, my hair was a darker/medium ...
  A: Cat, Unfortunately, friends don't always give the best or most accurate advice. Doing what your ...
Hair relaxing6/23/2009
  Q: Hey I have wavy and realy thick hair and I recently got my hair relaxed but it seems i didnt leave ...
  A: Guillermo, As long as your hair is not damaged and in good condition, it can be redone at any ...
Hair Highlights6/22/2009
  Q: I am interested in highlighting my hair. I am 17 years old, and my hair is very layered, ...
  A: Hannah, Your instincts serve you well. Typically, dark brown hair doesn't look well with light ...
hair wave6/21/2009
  Q: How long does it usually take for a perm to grow out?
  A: Mara, Hair grows about 1/2 inch a month. So if your hair is 6 inches, it takes about a year for it ...
Re bonding of hair6/21/2009
  Q: I have fine hair that tends to be slightly frizzy. It is also very thin, would you recommend ...
  A: Allison, I'm not sure that I'd suggest rebonding. If it's very thin and only slightly frizzy. This ...
Changing relaxers6/20/2009
  Q: I have changed relaxers. I was using TCB now I am using Organic Root Olive Oil Professional and my ...
  A: Patricia, Any salon brand is fine. They are pretty much all good. I'd just suggest salon brand ...
protein6/20/2009
  Q: Are you familiar with the Phyto Organics line from Nexxus? I am wondering about 3 products, Kelate ...
  A: Kellie, I have a feeling that there was more to the breakage than protien. While too much protien ...
how to keep my hair staright6/20/2009
  Q: about 5 years ago my mom had me go get a perm and ever since then i hated my hair. it becomes ...
  A: Krystine, If you're a very wrestless sleeper, then try putting a cap or scarf over it. But I'd ...
Changing relaxers6/19/2009
  Q: I have changed relaxers. I was using TCB now I am using Organic Root Olive Oil Professional and my ...
  A: Patricia, Shedding after a chemical service shoulc never be considered "normal". It's usually ...
Hair rebonding6/19/2009
  Q: I have a 12-year old daughter going 13 in September. She has curly, big hair and wants to have a ...
  A: Rowena, Done properly rebonding is relatively safe. I say relatively as it is a chemical service, ...
how to keep my hair staright6/18/2009
  Q: about 5 years ago my mom had me go get a perm and ever since then i hated my hair. it becomes ...
  A: Krystine, I can certainly understand how frustrating this owuld be. First of all however, you must ...
hair wave6/17/2009
  Q: Instead of having to braid my hair to get it wavy, is there a way that will give me the same look ...
  A: Mara, yes, with a perm you can still style your hair straight and when you wet it the wave will ...
chlorine6/17/2009
  Q: Is there a product that you can spray on that will protect against chlorine? I know that getting ...
  A: Michelle, Unfortunately, I know of nothing that will repel chlorine. The best thing I know of is ...
Please darken my hair6/15/2009
  Q: Hairman I am 19 years old and was born with red hair. I never really had a problem with it growing ...
  A: Jim, First of all, many would kill to have what you're trying to get rid of, although I understand ...
Hair Coloring6/15/2009
  Q: I'm a natural red head and have been colouring my hair since 2005. I've had blonde highlights, but ...
  A: Emilee, There are a few issues with you going blonde. First of all, you'll want to discuss with ...
Confused on hair color.6/15/2009
  Q: Okay, so I am dirty blonde and I want to go to some kind of brown. My natural hair color is brown, ...
  A: Tori, A medium brown should look fine on you, just being careful not to goo too datk with pale ...
Creating stripes in hair6/14/2009
  Q: I wanted to have some horizontal stripes bleached into my black hair, like the picture of this girl ...
  A: Jessica, Fortunately this is only in a couple of select sections in the front. making it more ...
hairstyle6/13/2009
  Q: i really want Bono's hairstyle. i have a 27 piece hair buzzer kit at home. how would i get this ...
  A: Sean, Unfortunate;y it's not quite as easy as that to explain c ipper cutting in a short note ...
Little girls updos6/11/2009
  Q: Both of my daughters (4yrs & 6yrs) have a dance recital this weekend. I would like to do their hair ...
  A: Jen, What you describe is perfect and absolutely age appropriate for them. Rollers are not ...
Don't cut straight hair a few weeks before curling?6/11/2009
  Q: Is it true that straight hair should be blunt (ie, not freshly cut) in order to hold curl longer or ...
  A: Lily, This one is new to me. In fact, whoever told you this had a couple things mixed up. Hair is ...
Reverting Brazilian Keratin Treatment6/3/2009
  Q: I had the BKT applied to my natural hair in Nov 2008. I have stopped using the Keratin shampoo, only ...
  A: Kae, Actually, the promotional materials are true in that sense. The BK treatments don't change ...
something weird is going on with my hair :( HELP!!!5/27/2009
  Q: okay, so i went to the salon and asked to get more highlights. but after they were done, it was no ...
  A: Tiffany, Not being able to see your hair I don't know the condition, but after 6 months only about ...
hair spots5/26/2009
  Q: I have a medical problem which causes patches of my hair to turn all white. It is like a palamino ...
  A: Don, All you can do is colour your hair more often. colour will only last a few weeks and then the ...
Permanent Wave without the Grease5/25/2009
  Q: I haven't had a relaxer since 2004. I have been getting my hair flat ironed and rinsed with a ...
  A: Tanya, I don't like to give specific brands, because each stylist have preferences in their salon, ...
overprocessed5/24/2009
  Q: I go to salon weekly for sets, monthly for color, perms every 3 months. I just received an over ...
  A: Joan, What she will probably want to use is a moisturizing conditioner. She should be conditioning ...
red highlighted hair5/24/2009
  Q: I don't like the overall color and would like to go to chocolate dark brown. What can I do to get ...
  A: Anita, As long as the hair is not damaged, the colour can be changed immediately. Depending on the ...
matrix-solor compared to logics5/23/2009
  Q: I recently became a licensed cosmetologist. In school we learned hair coloring with the Logics ...
  A: Holly, Congratulations on choosing a wonderful career and landing a good position. Not working ...
Over processed hair5/22/2009
  Q: About 6 weeks ago I went to my hair stylist for color/highlights. After coloring/highlighting my ...
  A: Rhonda, I'm feeling terrible for what you're going through. The best hairdresser can make a ...
Auburn Hair5/21/2009
  Q: I had professional highlighted blond hair for years. I decided to go light auburn. It kept fading ...
  A: Debby, If the hair is already darker than you want, a lighter auburn will not show over it or ...
reverse perms5/21/2009
  Q: What is your experience with reverse perms? What is the process, end result, and things to be ...
  A: Rene, Often, a reverse perm is done simply by combing perm lotion through the hair to loosen the ...
overprocessed hair due to color?5/20/2009
  Q: I have had my hair colored (professionally) with a semi permanent product for many years (10-15) ...
  A: Kim, If they are indeed using a demi permanent (A semi permanent would just wash right out) then ...
warm hair gone ash5/19/2009
  Q: I have medium brown hair with warm undertones (gold and red). I have been highlighting my hair and ...
  A: Amber, Do not use lemon juice, it's one of the worst things you can do. What you need to do is go ...
What color should I dye my hair?5/18/2009
  Q: I'm just wondering if you could give me some advice on what color I should dye my hair? I feel like ...
  A: Tamara, While what you have now does look too dark for you (pictures are not always true ...
Coloring dark red to light brown5/18/2009
  Q: My hair is currently burgundy and I want to go to a light brown/dark blonde. It is naturally dark ...
  A: Nicole, If I can give an example as an analogy, I am a hairdresser who is redoing a vacation ...
Relaxing5/17/2009
  Q: I did a relaxing recently and I want to know how long it will last.I actually wanted to do a ...
  A: Aruni, A few things here. You should know right away whether the relaxing worked or not. As for ...
dying bleached hair light brown5/17/2009
  Q: I need to know how to dye my bleached blonde hair to light brown. Do i need to add a toner or ...
  A: Tonya, Ezpeciallly since you've had a bad experience before, you should really consider having ...
Two-tone hair5/15/2009
  Q: I currently have two-tone hair and would like to fix it. Several months ago, I had a home hair ...
  A: Nancy, Unfortunately, it sounds like you didn't learn from your last bad experiance. Each time you ...
coloring5/14/2009
  Q: I dyed my hair light blonde, the roots were darker than the ends, the ends came out beautiful but ...
  A: Billie Jo, Just adding a lighter colour to it will probably not help, since the darker colour has ...
Bleach Blond5/14/2009
  Q: I have some questions regarding bleaching. My natural hair color is sort of a dark, ash-like brown ...
  A: Jimmy, The problem was bleaching damage, which is difficult to avoid, especially when bringing ...
PPDA5/13/2009
  Q: I know you're not a Dr. but I wrote you over a year ago about something and I think you were right. ...
  A: Lee, One could have nothing to do with the other. Whether you are allergic to the PPD or just ...
a question about silicone5/13/2009
  Q: Ok im on black hair media and i have a question about silicones. On there those ladies bash cones ...
  A: Kia, I usually suggest silicone drops before thermal protectants (layered), or they can even be ...
color resistant roots5/12/2009
  Q: I regularly go to a stylist & I am happy with her work. However, due to her health and my schedule I ...
  A: Heather Ann, I applaud your loyalty to your stylist. That is so admirable and you are a client to ...
help!!5/12/2009
  Q: my name is corenda and im biracial, back in late january early febuary i bleached a few layers of ...
  A: Corenda, I can certainly understand why you would be upset. OK, here goes. Forget about the pills ...
PPDA5/11/2009
  Q: I know you're not a Dr. but I wrote you over a year ago about something and I think you were right. ...
  A: Lee, Thank you for the follow up and the reinforcement of my earlier answer. It;s appreciated. A ...
Filling5/11/2009
  Q: What colors should I use to repigment my hair if I am going TO a Level 6 FROM a Level 8-9, and roots ...
  A: Sharon, With repigmentizing, the regrowth colour is not as issue, other than that you will be ...
a question about silicone5/10/2009
  Q: Ok im on black hair media and i have a question about silicones. On there those ladies bash cones ...
  A: Kia, I am a big proponent of silicones and recomment them alot. I think they do a great job, ...
relaxing curly hair but keeping the volume a little5/10/2009
  Q: I'm a 20-years old male, who is tired of having messed up hair after going to the beach, due to ...
  A: Alex, It's possible to have your hair chemically relaxed without having totally straightened. Some ...
Curly Hair5/9/2009
  Q: this question might be really simple for you but I don't really know the answer to it so I'm asking ...
  A: Gennady, If you're just using your fingers, then you're drfinitely no brusing enough. Curly hair, ...
hair colour!5/8/2009
  Q: my name is Ashleigh. I have been trying to decide what hair color would suit me best, could you help ...
  A: Ashleigh, Black is difficult to remove, so I hope you're not thinking of something light. And you ...
relaxers types and bleach5/7/2009
  Q: I have two questions. A little info: I am not African American but I have very coarse and curly hair ...
  A: Pesa, The answer to both questions is a definite no. As for the thio, once you have a sodium or ...
curly hair5/7/2009
  Q: ok so im totally afraid of doing somethin diff with my hair..I have dark brown not that frizzy, ...
  A: Cj, Layering your hair will not make it curlier, poofier of frizzier. It will change the shape. ...
Perm Help5/7/2009
  Q: 1.09 of course there a areas of my hair that took better my main question is what or is there ...
  A: Brenda, First of all, you do not want a curl ACTIVATOR. That is a totally different product, not ...
Should I start using a Lye relaxer?5/6/2009
  Q: I've been giving myself a Mizani no-lye relaxer for years. I had my hair professionally colored for ...
  A: V, There are a few issues here. Although you can have colour and highlights with a relaxer, it has ...
Hair Colour?5/5/2009
  Q: i have really light blonde hair, and have had this color for the past 8 years, i use dye to get it ...
  A: Samantha, Unfortunately, I'm going to have to defer to the manufacturer on this one. Not being ...
Wavy hair products?5/4/2009
  Q: I'm hoping you can give me some suggestions on what products to use to get and keep my wavy hair ...
  A: Rebecca, With fine hair, you'll want to use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to help keep it ...
Fix for flat hair5/4/2009
  Q: I have super straight hair that I hate! It is fairly thick so can be heavy but lacks bounce or ...
  A: Paula, Believe me, you're not alone. If your hair is straight and flat, product alone won't change ...
Perm Help5/4/2009
  Q: 1.09 of course there a areas of my hair that took better my main question is what or is there ...
  A: Brenda, You can use a perm revitalizer spray to keep the curl longer and help it pull in better. ...
Repigmentizing and Highlighting5/3/2009
  Q: I have been a licensed cosmetologist for about eight months now and really love it! I have two ...
  A: Honey, To repigmentize or fill, basically you want to use a combination of red and gold based ...
damaged over processed bleached hair.5/1/2009
  Q: What is the best treatment for over processed foiled hair that is mushy, very soft and breaking ...
  A: Connie, Unfortunately, if the hair is mushy, it is structurally degraded and beyond any real ...
Peeling scalp after dye4/30/2009
  Q: About a week ago I got my hair dyed for the first time. I made the mistake of washing my hair ...
  A: Tiffany, My apologies for the delayed response. I was away. It's true that it's better not to ...
bad!!!!!haircut in cancun ruined hair4/29/2009
  Q: girl cut it with thinning shears it is so thin that the hot sun 4months bleached it so bad it is ...
  A: Kathy, Although the cut with the thinning shears may not have been a good cut for you, it has ...
Botched dye job!4/28/2009
  Q: Okay this will be quite long since I need to give a background... I finally decided to color my ...
  A: Baley, It's unfortunate that you are having such a bad first experience. It should not happen. ...
curves on bangs4/21/2009
  Q: I have bangs, and I like to blowdry them so they curve inward, but after 10 minutes they start to ...
  A: Eileen, It is very difficult to keep whath you mentions from happening, unfortunately. It's just ...
Grey hair4/21/2009
  Q: Hairman I am a young looking 50 year old guy. My baby face looks young and I have a full head of ...
  A: Bart, supllements will not restore colour to greying hair. Bleaching the hair will definitely not ...
Bleached hair that has color over it4/20/2009
  Q: I colored my hair with socolor haircolor and i like the brown it is btu i wanted some kick to it and ...
  A: Dane, If your hair is already damaged, then bleaching it again would damage it more. The hair that ...
perming4/20/2009
  Q: I have been growing out my relaxer for 10 months and I now have about 5 inch (when stretched)of ...
  A: Joanna, The curlier tha hair, the shorter it appears. So if your Wave NOuveau will open up your ...
what is the best moisturizing conditioner4/19/2009
  Q: what is the best conditioner (the best BRAND) you personally know of that is easy to obtain in ...
  A: Joanne, Most salon brands are excellent. I can't give you an exact brand, as I don't know what's ...
products4/18/2009
  Q: I know you probably only like to recommend professional hair products. But are there ANY drug store ...
  A: Michelle, To be honest with you, I'm not even familiar with most store brands. Just as a point of ...
Base color and highlights4/17/2009
  Q: You gave me some awesome tips/pointers for various ways to use the wonderful IT&LY products a ...
  A: Angel, Unfortunately, I have only limited space and time here, so can not fully answer this for ...
Base color and highlights4/16/2009
  Q: You gave me some awesome tips/pointers for various ways to use the wonderful IT&LY products a ...
  A: Angel, I applaud your resolve to do the best for each client and to learn all you can. Be advised ...
Permanent colored hair4/16/2009
  Q: I just 6 days ago, permanently had my hair changed from black to light brown. It is now very dry. ...
  A: Frances, You don't mention whether the black was natural or previous colour. Especially if it was ...
body perm(wave)4/16/2009
  Q: I was thinking about changing my hairstyle. I have a regular perm in my hair right now. My hair is ...
  A: Tamara, If by "regular perm" you mean a relaxer, you can NOT get a body wavr over hair that has a ...
Should i get a Fauxhawk4/15/2009
  Q: Hey im just wondering if you think i would look good with a fauxhawk, i have thick somewhat course ...
  A: Niko, If you are actually thinking of a FAUXhawk, that is not an issue, since it's only STYLED ...
hair coloring4/15/2009
  Q: So yesterday i colored my friends hair with socolor. She wanted a dark brown i used 20v and #6 and ...
  A: Melissa, My apologies, but I can not tell people how to colour hair at home. I'm sure the ...
Color Correction4/15/2009
  Q: Hairman, My hair is currently a dark brown to black color. I am trying to return to my natural hair ...
  A: Rissa, Although you can get your hair close to your natural colour, it's not possible to match ...
Courses4/14/2009
  Q: Hairman, I am a cosmetologist in NC (6 years), but I really would like to take intensive color ...
  A: Gloria, Although I do teach generic colour classes, they would not be applicable for CEU's in your ...
Dyed Hair Black but want to be brown again4/13/2009
  Q: I dyed my hair black about 3 months ago and re-did it about 3 weeks ago... I really do not like it ...
  A: Randie, Your story is not uncommon. I wish more people thought about what they might want later ...
Re dyeing blonde to brown4/13/2009
  Q: .. my question is i have never really colored my hair before and so this is the first. I had sandy ...
  A: Victor, Unfortunately, I'ts often not quite as easy as just throwing on a brown again, when ...
Blonde to brunette using semi-permanent dye...ginger?!4/12/2009
  Q: I'm planning on dying my blonde hair a sort of chocolate brown (not too dark though) using a ...
  A: Jennie, Exactly how it would look would depend on may variables, including the condition of your ...
perming4/12/2009
  Q: And its been roughly four weeks and my hair is ready for a perm. But when I started to do the perm I ...
  A: Jasmine, Unfortunately, I can't give you any miracle answers here. I can only tell you how hair ...
perming4/11/2009
  Q: And its been roughly four weeks and my hair is ready for a perm. But when I started to do the perm I ...
  A: Jasmine, Ideally, when colouring and perming or relaxing hair, you should do your other ...
Salon highlight horror4/10/2009
  Q: Is there any way to correct ASAP a "Lily Munster on Acid" look? I have (had) long chestnut hair ...
  A: Krisan, This can be easily fixed by having them apply a non ammonia colour in the caramel sahde ...
Haircolor Question4/10/2009
  Q: You recently wonderfully helped out a coworker and friend of mine here, so now I am seeking your ...
  A: Angel, I'm delighted to hear of your commitment to excelence for your clients. They are fortunate ...
Hair Color4/10/2009
  Q: I just went to a New salon today ( we moved out of state) and had my hair highlighted and colored. ...
  A: Lisa, You need to go back. You have what we call "hot roots", and while it will fade somewhat, it ...
Bleach Damaging4/9/2009
  Q: I have naturally brown hair color . I had dyed it blue black with bleached blonde on the underside ...
  A: Vanessa, Unfortunately, I don't have good news to tell you here. Once hair begins breaking there ...
Blonde to brunette using semi-permanent dye...ginger?!4/9/2009
  Q: I'm planning on dying my blonde hair a sort of chocolate brown (not too dark though) using a ...
  A: Jennie, First of all, I"m glad that you'll be having this done professionally. HOWEVER, it's still ...
foil highlights4/8/2009
  Q: I have dyed black hair to cover grey which is now 60% of my hair. I used Satin ultra vivid fashion ...
  A: Tamra, There are a cople issues at play here. Firstly, black itself is very difficult to remove, ...
Haircolor Fix4/6/2009
  Q: Hairman, I need help! First off, I just got my cosmetology license but am pretty comfy with ...
  A: Stacey, Of course you want to do the best job possible. That's what we always strive for and what ...
Base colour and foils4/6/2009
  Q: I would like to know what the correct technique is for putting in base colours and foils. I recently ...
  A: Georgia, It's not uncommon at all to do highlights right on top of processing colour. For areas to ...
Hair Bleaching and Chemical Burns4/6/2009
  Q: :) I tried to bleach my hair with a box color, but it turned BRIGHT ORANGE!! Like, traffic cone ...
  A: Dana, You have a chemical burn on your scalp. It needs to be kept clean and sterile to prevent ...
Haircolor Fix4/5/2009
  Q: Hairman, I need help! First off, I just got my cosmetology license but am pretty comfy with ...
  A: Stacey, Fair warning, she may seem a real darling, but beware. The fact that she could not wait the ...
Copper Hair Color4/5/2009
  Q: Help!!! I have never colored my hair before but I decided to do it to cover the gray that was slowly ...
  A: Janice, I can't tell you how it saddens me when I hear stories like yours, of hairdressers who ...
Hairstyle4/3/2009
  Q: I have a heart shaped face, with hair just above my shoulders. My hair is wavy with layers, but I ...
  A: Kara, As for style, for a heart shaped face you want to avv width in the chin area to minimize the ...
Highlighting4/1/2009
  Q: I tried to get my dark brown hair highlighted and it would not get past the strawberry blond stage. ...
  A: Marguerite, It's often very difficult to remove dark colours from the hair, especially to a blond. ...
bleach3/31/2009
  Q: i let my sister bleach my hair about an month ago and now my hair is fallen out.please help me
  A: MAhogany, Unfortunately, once hair is damaged to the point of breakage, there is little to be done ...
hair dye and henna3/31/2009
  Q: i have just lately done my greys with black henna but i am not pleased since it doesnt last more ...
  A: Demetra, I would suggest having your colour done professionally for best results. Unless you're ...
Hair problems3/30/2009
  Q: sorry if this isn't the right place to be posting this question. First time using the site for me. ...
  A: Alex, I'm sorry, I didn't realize your hair was chemically relaxed at this time. I thought it was ...
Hair problems3/29/2009
  Q: sorry if this isn't the right place to be posting this question. First time using the site for me. ...
  A: Alex, Your problem is not uncommon with curly hair. Curly hair is by nature, dry, because the ...
thermal straightener3/28/2009
  Q: Hairman. I am a cosmetologist and I did thermal straightener on my nice's hair right before ...
  A: Glorieta, It sounds like it may not have been neutralized properly, if it is reverting. If it was ...
Wiry hire within my normal hair3/27/2009
  Q: I am wondering if you know what might cause thick black wiry strands of hair to grow within my ...
  A: Megan, Unfortunately, there isn't much that can be done about that. It's just a natural occurance ...
bleached hair to black3/27/2009
  Q: so i dyed my hair like orangy brown before and then i bleached it to dye it blue but i had to put ...
  A: Sofia, Unfortunately, there is a limit to what can be done with hair before it looses strength. In ...
Bleaching Product Question3/26/2009
  Q: Hairman! I wanted to let you know I followed your recommendation from a week ago and the results ...
  A: Shari, Thank you for letting me know. I'm glad I could help. Typically, I try to give product ...
Blunt bangs to side swept bangs3/26/2009
  Q: I currently have eyebrow length, heavy blunt bangs. While I love them, I've had them for a few years ...
  A: Denise, Since side swept bangs are linger than regular bangs you woulf have to grow them out a ...
Softening technique for afro-am 2yr old boy3/25/2009
  Q: i really hope you can offer some great advice b/c i REALLY do not want to cut my son's hair yet. he ...
  A: Melissa, What I'd suggest is dilutingabout 1/2 ounce of conditioner in an 8 ounce spray bottle of ...
Hair dye allergy?3/25/2009
  Q: I had my hair dyed for the second time at a new salon.I don't know why i remember this but every ...
  A: Jane, I can assure you almost conclusively, that this is not the result of the hair colour. You'd ...
Help me! =.="3/24/2009
  Q: I've rebonded my hair 2 weeks ago. So my question is can I tie my hair with rubber ...
  A: Rabbito, The main concern after a rebonding is just the first few days while the hair ius ...
Hair Troubles!3/23/2009
  Q: I don't know where to begin with my hair issues. I have not been happy with my hair color for many ...
  A: Mari, Actually, I believe you are cunfusing two different answers. I believe Neesh had black hair ...
Hair Troubles!3/23/2009
  Q: I don't know where to begin with my hair issues. I have not been happy with my hair color for many ...
  A: MAri, My apologies, I did misunderstand. However, there are no real alternatives to bleach for ...
hair color advice3/23/2009
  Q: my hair is turning a red color due to well water... I think... We have a softner but still reddish ...
  A: Christine, Your problem is common with well water, the result of iron in the water. Basically, ...
Haircolor base/highlights question- Redken3/22/2009
  Q: I have been coloring my hair (professionally and on my own) for the past 20-some years. It is in ...
  A: Gia, First of all, once there is colour on the hair, it can;t be highlighted with colour. lighter ...
Hypothyroidism and hair solutions3/21/2009
  Q: I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and take medication (synthroid) daily to correct this ...
  A: Ann, A perm would definitely help give it more body, and is totally safe, as long as you have a ...
curly hair3/21/2009
  Q: i've been trying to find a quick and easy way to manage my curls. my hair's thick, a little bit ...
  A: Sarah, Fortunately, warm weather is coming, so you can leave the house with damp hair. Lightly ...
highlights over dye?3/20/2009
  Q: yesterday i dyed my hair at home with a highliting kit, i have done it plenty of times and am always ...
  A: Kelly, If the new highlights are done properly, they would come up to the desired colour. HOWEVER, ...
Hair Troubles!3/20/2009
  Q: I don't know where to begin with my hair issues. I have not been happy with my hair color for many ...
  A: Mari, First of all, it sounds like you worry a bit too much, and if you tend to express these ...
premature grey hair3/20/2009
  Q: I am 26 years old with little over 25% of grey...i have been dying my hair since the age of 14.i ...
  A: Nadia, While a shorter style will help the colour get cut off faster, it's up to you whether you ...
premature grey hair3/19/2009
  Q: I am 26 years old with little over 25% of grey...i have been dying my hair since the age of 14.i ...
  A: Nadia, A blonde higlighting is the best way to grow out colour. Although there is no way to match ...
haircolor3/18/2009
  Q: Ok, here's my situation. I had my hair colored and highlighted professionally 6 wks ago. The color ...
  A: Jessica, First of all, you won't get your "natural" colour. It's no longer there. When colour is ...
bleach problem!!3/18/2009
  Q: iv had black hair 4 about a year nw, so i decided i wanted blonde, i bleached it n it went blonde on ...
  A: Steph, no blonde will cover the orange. If you want snything lighter than the orange that is ...
haircolor3/17/2009
  Q: I am new in the industry and have a question regarding how to proceed with a client's haircolor. My ...
  A: Shari, My first suggestion would be to finish evening out the background, whether done first or ...
I hate my new hair colour!!!3/17/2009
  Q: I have just had my hair coloured for the first time at a salon. I have naturally dark, dark brown ...
  A: Kirsty, If you go back to the salon, they can tint it back for you. I wouldn't suggest trying it ...
Itchy Scalp and Hair Falling Out3/16/2009
  Q: Stop perming my hair from early 1990 - I was natural until Feb 2008 when I decided to start perming ...
  A: Marsha, I just want to clarify, as you mention that you are African American, so I want to be sure ...
Black hair Dye and Orange Highlights3/16/2009
  Q: My natural hair color is a dark brown. For the past two years I have dyed it a blue black by Revlon. ...
  A: Neesh, Unfortunately, It's very difficult to lift blue black out of the hair once it's there. So ...
help!3/15/2009
  Q: I dyed my hair and when i rinsed it the darker color bled on the blonde. how do i fix this?
  A: Denise, You'll want to go to a salon to get this fixed. You don't hemtion whether the blonde is ...
Loose Body Wave3/14/2009
  Q: I have had extremely thick hair ever since I was born, but found out last year that I have ...
  A: Linda, What you want should work fine for you. As for a stylist, I usually suggest asking around, ...
unusual bleach problem .3/14/2009
  Q: I'm in need of some advice ... My hair color is a really light blonde and i do my roots on my own, I ...
  A: Melinna, My first sugestion is to go to a salon to have this done. Hair colour is not totally ...
straight hair3/13/2009
  Q: hola bro. see im a young mixed male (15 yrs old) and i have curly hair. i want straight hair. what ...
  A: Kaleb, You're in excellent company. MANY people are not happy with what they have. You can have it ...
home hair permanent3/12/2009
  Q: How soon is too soon to get another hair permanent wave?
  A: Jude, That depends on the condition of the hair. If the hair is in suitable condition, then every ...
thyroid med. and perms3/12/2009
  Q: I gave my daughter-in-law a perm that seamed to have a great curl until it dryed then there wasn't ...
  A: Jackie, It might somewhat, but usually, hair that is curly when wet b ut straight when dry is a ...
Hair color3/12/2009
  Q: I have golden blonde hair with green eyes. How can I get bright golden copper hair without it being ...
  A: Lynette, Copper IS red, so accordingly, you can't have a golde copper without any red. The best ...
relaxing hair n touch ups3/11/2009
  Q: So I got a touch up 5 weeks ago and the stylist didn't let it sit long enough. She misunderstood me ...
  A: Shay, 5 weeks is not too soon, if the last tuoch up was not relaxed enough. Just be aware though, ...
Bad spiral perm-advice needed3/11/2009
  Q: I recently went to a salon and got a spiral perm-and had it redone two weeks later. The first time ...
  A: Teri, From the sound of it, you first need to go to another stylist, as this one ins apparently ...
lowlight help3/11/2009
  Q: I have naturally medium/light brown hair that I have been highlighting for years. I decided to ask ...
  A: Annmarie, If you are telling them the same thing you just told me, and especially if you had a ...
Perms3/10/2009
  Q: I went to a salon today and the stylist named severlak types of perms that I was unfamiliar with. ...
  A: Jill, These are perm techniques where the hair is wrapped on bridal veil fabric or foil as perming ...
hair volume/cuts3/10/2009
  Q: I along with friends of mine, and we're all the same age, let's say older women or perhaps mature is ...
  A: Jan, Firstly, there's nothing wrong with getting perms or body waves every few months to maintain ...
Black hair to red tint3/9/2009
  Q: I have natural black hair . Is it possible to tint it red ? So when im in the sun my hair is still ...
  A: Angelique, Yes, your stylist can get you this effect with a non ammonia demi permanent colour. ...
hair breakage3/9/2009
  Q: I am having a hair crisis and I need help! I have been having difficulties with my hair for about ...
  A: Lisa, I don't think your breakage is related to the medication. As a rule, when they warn of ...
humidity3/9/2009
  Q: I live in in Houston where the humidity much of the year is near 100%. No matter how good my hair ...
  A: Michelle, What you're doing is what's usually recommended. Using any good moisturizing gel or ...
hair breakage and heat damage3/8/2009
  Q: Hopefully you can help me! I have african american hair and have breakage. I have relaxed hair (by ...
  A: Michelle, Scalp conditions such as yours can wreak havok with you hair. I have a feeling that your ...
Blonde hair colour3/8/2009
  Q: I've recently used Loreal super blonde to bleach my hair before dying it blonde. I turned a yellow ...
  A: Cassie, It turned yellow because it wasn't lightened enough to get it to the right degree of ...
Thin hair and a body wave3/7/2009
  Q: I'm asian and have really thin hair. My hair is always straight and I just recently dyed it back to ...
  A: Iver, Whether perming is a good idea or would cause damage depends on WHAT you tinted back to your ...
hightlights3/6/2009
  Q: how long till i can straighten my hair after getting highlights
  A: Mercedes, If you mean with an iron, whenever you want after the first day or two. If you mean ...
Hair want grow3/6/2009
  Q: African Am.speaking.I don't use any hot iron to my hair.I just wash and regular set my hair.And I am ...
  A: Maulette, From the sound of it, your problem is not hair product, but your hairdresser. You do not ...
removing clairol natural instincts color3/5/2009
  Q: Hairman, Hi, thank you for your time. I have been using clairol natural instincts off and on for a ...
  A: Jasmine, I don't know about the detergent you are using. For it to work depends on the detergent ...
removing clairol natural instincts color3/4/2009
  Q: Hairman, Hi, thank you for your time. I have been using clairol natural instincts off and on for a ...
  A: Jasmine, I find it amazing how these same companies who would like to make you believe how easy it ...
Highlights Gone Wrong3/4/2009
  Q: I put highlights in my hair and they turned orange. What can I put on my hair to take the orange ...
  A: Unfortunately, you can't just "take orange out". The hair is orange because it was not ligtened ...
Hair Color3/4/2009
  Q: My daughter had her hair colored alternatley with red and light blonde. The red color is a deep ...
  A: Mona, Unfortunately this is far too different from her natural at this point to even try to fix it ...
texturizer3/3/2009
  Q: I have not had a relaxer since October 2008. I am desperately wanting a texturizer. I have been ...
  A: Nora, Basically, I think of a texturizer as almost like an underprocessed relaxer, in that it ...
Hair Color3/3/2009
  Q: This is Isabella & I really need your help.Please let me know which shades in blonde, red & brunette ...
  A: Isabella, Here is the issue at hand. You really need to go to a salon for this one. While natural ...
Hair Color3/2/2009
  Q: This is Isabella & I really need your help.Please let me know which shades in blonde, red & brunette ...
  A: Isabellea, The best colours for you would depend on whether your eyes are brown with gold flecks ...
brazilian hair treatment3/1/2009
  Q: i had the Brazilian hair treatment done on Thursday, i was wondering what going to happened if i go ...
  A: or, Swimming will not damage the treatment, as long as you wait the recommended 4 days before ...
hair breakage2/26/2009
  Q: I have baby fine blonde/light brown hair (beginning to gray at the temples...ooops) that I highlight ...
  A: Carol, A few things here. Firstly, hair your length should not be pulled through a cap. And ...
HAIR2/26/2009
  Q: I USED LOREALPARIS PREFERENCE DREAM BLONDE(BABY'S BREATH BLONDE) I HAD BLONDE HAIR WITH LIGHT BROWN ...
  A: Pat, UNfortunately, I am in upstate NY so can't help with referrals for Palm Springs. The first ...
New Wave hairstyle2/25/2009
  Q: I exercise a lot and I am currently growing out of my relaxer in which I have had for several years. ...
  A: Patricia, First of all, just to be clear, you would NOT HAVE a Wave Nouveau AND relaxer on your ...
Roots2/24/2009
  Q: Good afternoon! My hair is naturally very light brown. I was getting blonde foil highlights (bleach) ...
  A: Lesley, First I'll suggest something totally safe, although it may not work much, if it's been ...
Red Color!2/24/2009
  Q: I have died my hair twice now with two separate brands of color, one a professional brand from ...
  A: Rachel, You are getting the red because your natural colour is probably too dark to acheive a ...
New Wave hairstyle2/23/2009
  Q: I exercise a lot and I am currently growing out of my relaxer in which I have had for several years. ...
  A: Patricia, The relaxers would not "stunt" hair growth, but can certainly affect how hair grows if ...
damaged overprocessed hair2/23/2009
  Q: so a couple weeks ago i dyed my hair at home and it turned out too dark so i purchased a color ...
  A: Gaby, When it comes to getting your hair back into better condition, you won't find an inexpensive ...
Plz help me with the curly hair2/23/2009
  Q: .felt good to see your website and the fact that you offer so much help. I have curly and frizzy ...
  A: Nitu, For curly. frizzy hair six months is pretty normal. as long as your stylist is doing things ...
rebonding again??2/22/2009
  Q: i got my hair rebonded 6 months ago. i had unmanageable, dry, rough and damaged hair so my ...
  A: Sanjara, It didn't work because it was not done right, for whatever reason. It has little or ...
Hair color options?2/21/2009
  Q: I was thinking about getting my hair dyed, the only problem is I don't know what color would look ...
  A: Elspeth, If you're considering colour, my suggestions in ANYTHING but black. The main problem with ...
Please save my hair!...2/19/2009
  Q: I am writing you in desperation. To make a long story short (I could talk about my hair all day) I ...
  A: Diana, Unfortunately, I'm not really sure what you're asking me, or what you mean by your "rich" ...
Hair color advice2/19/2009
  Q: I am a 45 yr old female, I color my hair at home. My skin tone is cool (I think) burn easily. Hazel ...
  A: Denise, With hazel eyes, you're probably warm toned. If this is the case you should not be using ...
damaged overprocessed hair2/19/2009
  Q: so a couple weeks ago i dyed my hair at home and it turned out too dark so i purchased a color ...
  A: Gaby, Unfortunately, I don't have any good news for you. What you heard is correct. Once hair is ...
New Wave hairstyle2/18/2009
  Q: I exercise a lot and I am currently growing out of my relaxer in which I have had for several years. ...
  A: Patricia, It sounds like you're talking about Wave Nouveau or similar "two step" curl. This would ...
highlights and lowlights2/18/2009
  Q: I am thinking about putting highlights and lowlights in my hair. my hair is naturally dark ...
  A: Amanda, With hazel/green eyes you would do well with warm colours. A light golden blond would work ...
Green Hair problem2/17/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me with a problem. Last week I had highlights done at a salon ...
  A: Letitia, It's unfortunate that this happened in the first place and just as sad that the rest now ...
Urgent question about perm waving product2/17/2009
  Q: I have seen several of your answers and I think they are very helpful. This is why I am writing my ...
  A: Maria, While all perms work, you are right in that it is a matter of which perm for each head of ...
natural hair2/17/2009
  Q: Ok, I am an african-american female who is natural and has been natural since 2/07. my hair has ...
  A: Chris, First of all, I must make a point of clarification here, just for distinction purposes. ...
Damaged hair line2/16/2009
  Q: I was wondering what would be a good way to restore damage that has been caused to my hair line. I ...
  A: Amanda, Thank you for getting back to me with additional information. If it's not the application ...
Blond Hair2/16/2009
  Q: I have recently been dying my hair with a golden brown (i am a natural blond), i decided to go back ...
  A: Leanne, Please try another salon that can get you in sooner, or a cosmetology school in your area. ...
Switching from lye to no lye.2/15/2009
  Q: I have been using affirm fiberguard mild relaxer(which is a lye relaxer) and now since I have had my ...
  A: Chawon, Basically, there is little difference between lye and no lye relaxers with regard to ...
hair colouring2/15/2009
  Q: need some expert advice. I want to dye my hair a reddish colour. I'm a natural blonde with some ...
  A: Rach, I think that you are reading the package wrong or misunderstanding. It has chemicals in it. ...
Pink Hair2/15/2009
  Q: My hairdresser has accidentily died my hair pink. It had been bleached by a previous hairdresser ...
  A: Patricia, What you need to do is get to a salon that actually knows colour. Your hairdresser ...
hair2/14/2009
  Q: Thanks jena
  A: Jena, The only way to get your hair wavy without perming is by styling or setting. You can dry it ...
Damaged hair line2/13/2009
  Q: I was wondering what would be a good way to restore damage that has been caused to my hair line. I ...
  A: Amanda, First os all, I'd suggest having your cehmical services done professionally. I can't tell ...
haircolor2/13/2009
  Q: i want to know a name of a top colorist expert in nyc how can i find one that really knows what they ...
  A: Sara, you can go to haircolorist.com for a listing of colorist who are certified by the American ...
haircolor2/13/2009
  Q: i am 29 years old- have fair skin with a lot of red, blue green eyes and baby fine shoulder lenthg ...
  A: Sara, If you just want to maintain your natural colour, minus the grey, an excellent solution ...
lightening my hair.2/11/2009
  Q: I have always done my own hair color and have never had an "oops" but this is something ive never ...
  A: Valerie, You want to consider having this done professionally, even if you choose to maintain it ...
med. ash blonde2/11/2009
  Q: I have been coloring my hair Platinum for quite some time now, but I'm getting sick of the double ...
  A: Jerber, You want to have this done professionally, even if you choose to maintain it yourself ...
Shampoo/Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair2/11/2009
  Q: I was wondering if there were any good shampoos or conditioners for color-treated hair that you ...
  A: Erin, Believe it or not, salon brands are no more expensive, actually. Although you pay more for ...
My hair is very damaged.2/10/2009
  Q: I have very thick, curly hair and it is naturally red/brown. I have been dying black since i was 15 ...
  A: Kasey, Unfortunately, contrary to much media hype, once hair is damaged it can not really be ...
highlights vs all over color2/10/2009
  Q: I have fine, dark ash blonde/light brown hair naturally. I would like to get highlights to brighten ...
  A: Julia, Done properly and maintained well, the highlighting should not make it dry looking. Keep in ...
BKT vs Opti Smooth?2/9/2009
  Q: I have very curly, very frizzy (Jewish Eastern European) hair. I have been doing BKT for 2 years ...
  A: Sansan, The result with Opti smoot will not be nearly as smooth or shiney as the Japanese. Also, ...
Back to Natural Color2/9/2009
  Q: I had naturally blonde hair as a child, but it has darkened as I've gotten older. I've been dying ...
  A: Erin, NO matter how your colour is tinted back, it will continue to fade as it grows out. That's ...
Dying over whiteish and dirty blonde hair2/8/2009
  Q: I naturally have kind of mid brown hair, however for a few years have had it highlighted so it has ...
  A: Kaelie, This doesn't sound like the result of a semi permanent colour. But if you say it is, I ...
Smelly perm2/8/2009
  Q: I got a perm in November from the salon I have used for the past 5 years, although I haven't had a ...
  A: Connie, While all perms are basically the same in SOME respects, there are many variations on perm ...
BKT vs Opti Smooth?2/8/2009
  Q: I have very curly, very frizzy (Jewish Eastern European) hair. I have been doing BKT for 2 years ...
  A: Sansan, Firstly, you want to understand that the Keratine treatment is not considered (or ...
Longer hair2/7/2009
  Q: At the moment i have a very short styled hair i usually shave the sides (size 2) and have my stylist ...
  A: Jacob, With an oval face shape you can wear pretty much anything you want. as for being nervous, ...
low lights2/7/2009
  Q: I have bleached golden blonde hair, my natural color is very dark brown and now some grey around ...
  A: Patty, With all due respect to you as a professional, what you want to do is more complicated a ...
Darken Toned Blonde Hair Color2/6/2009
  Q: I have a question... I want to darken my blonde color. Let me fill you in on what I have done thus ...
  A: Amanda, And this you thought would be gentler? Please, while you still have hair on your head, go ...
corective coloring2/6/2009
  Q: I have been successfully coloring my own hair for some time now, it has been a light golden blonde. ...
  A: Cassie, Unfortunately, I'm going to suggest that you getthis pixed professionally, even if you ...
How could I get hair like this?2/5/2009
  Q: I was just curious about being able to get my hair to look like the attached image. Firstly i was ...
  A: Stewart, Not a big deal at all. Just take the picture to your stylist for the cut. It's a fairly ...
highlights gone wrong2/5/2009
  Q: I went in to have my highlights touched up; my roots were really dark. I really just wanted my ...
  A: Erin, As long as your hair is not damaged, it can be fixed at any time. The new growth area will ...
Highlights Gone Bad2/4/2009
  Q: I had been dying my hair at home light to medium brown for years. The girl that has done my hair for ...
  A: Heather, AFter 5 months you will have about 2-1/2 inches of new growth. Everything else is the ...
texture & growth2/4/2009
  Q: Ok...I'm an african american male and I used 2 have braids but my hair has been cut for a year now. ...
  A: Akeem, There is little that can be done to change how hair grows in that respect. If you wore ...
Can't get my hair clean!!! =(2/3/2009
  Q: I recently changed back to using Pantene 2-in-1 Shampoo+Conditioner for Fine Hair. I have used this ...
  A: I'm not a big fan of shampoo/conditioner combos. As a rule they do neither really well. I really ...
wave nouveau2/3/2009
  Q: Good morning, I have been using wave nouveau products for over 20 years, recently no matter what I ...
  A: Marcene, You don't mention anything about any chemical prpcessing. It sounds though, like your ...
color2/2/2009
  Q: I have two unrelated questions please! First, I am 36 and have been having my hair colored from ...
  A: Michelle, My apologies, but the one thing I do not do is tell someone how to do chemical work at ...
new hair style2/1/2009
  Q: I am a 48yr.old black female. I am in the process of losing weight and would like a new hair style ...
  A: April, Congratulations on your weight loss progress. I know it's not easy. First, lose the pony ...
hair change2/1/2009
  Q: A couple of month ago I seemed to lose a lot of hair when I washed it for several weeks, this ...
  A: Julie, It's normal to lose some hair on occasion. You don't mention whether you've done anything ...
growing out porous hair2/1/2009
  Q: My hair is naturally ash brown, and I am trying to get back to that color. Whenever I dye it, ...
  A: Jennifer, YOu need to go to the salon where they can use a non ammonia colour in your natural ...
Need to save my new color1/31/2009
  Q: my question has to do with my hair color and highlights. Last week I had my hair colored in the ...
  A: Casey, Well water can often turn blond brassy and yellow looking. Shimmer lights can help ...
moisturizing shampoos and conditioners1/31/2009
  Q: It's Michelle again and I have a couple more questtions for you. First of all, thanks so much for ...
  A: Michelle, First of all, if you're going to the salon, there is no reason to be bringing shampoo ...
hair dye1/31/2009
  Q: .i got my hair dyed from jet black to an auburn color but I still am only seeing very much auburn at ...
  A: Samara, This is not true. When you leave the salon, the colour should be the finished result. No ...
hair yellow and over processed1/30/2009
  Q: Help!!! I went to a Paul Mitchell school which I have been doing for about two years now. However ...
  A: Michelle, What you need to do is go back and ask them to tone the highlights with a non ammonia ...
PERMS1/30/2009
  Q: HOW DOES A ROPE PERM TURN OUT ON SUPER FINE STRAIGHT HAIR I'M LOOKING FOR A CERTAIN LOOK CURLS THAT ...
  A: Shelby, A rope perm can worl well on fine hair. HOWEVER, although it may look great, no perm will ...
caramel highlights1/29/2009
  Q: i am a jst graduated cosmetologist from marinello school of beauty and as you know im jst in the ...
  A: Beginner, This is a big challenge for a beginner, but I applaud you for trying. What you would ...
gray hair1/29/2009
  Q: My question is about my hair I’m 38 and have been gray since I was 27ish, way too young. However ...
  A: Doldena, Thank you for getting back to me. Just as a point of clarification, everybody's hair ...
hair breakage and heat damage1/28/2009
  Q: Hopefully you can help me! I have african american hair and have breakage. I have relaxed hair (by ...
  A: Michelle, It sounds like right now you are totally on the right track already. I wouldn't suggest ...
gray hair1/28/2009
  Q: My question is about my hair I’m 38 and have been gray since I was 27ish, way too young. However ...
  A: Doldena, First of all, I'd suggest getting your colour done professionally. There really is a big ...
latina w/ very thik hair1/27/2009
  Q: I had a referral client for straightening service. Within the consultation she told me that she got ...
  A: Gloria, As long as her last relaxer was not a sodium (or anything other than thio) there should be ...
Golden Hair1/27/2009
  Q: I am a retired hairdresser and kinda of losing the update hair color knowledge...Last evening, I ...
  A: Nancy, If the bleach out isn't light enough, no amount of toning will make it look right. Before ...
Biotin and Oily hair1/26/2009
  Q: I am 23 and have begun taking Biotin within the last three weeks or so in order to help my hair, ...
  A: Nikki, I don't think that the biotin would have that effect. I think it's more coincidence than ...
styling damaged brittle hair1/26/2009
  Q: My hair is smooth and shiny on the sides of my head but the back is dry and brittle but still thick, ...
  A: Dana, If the hair is damaged from ironing, chances are you will not get the wave to pull in ...
Layer Styling1/26/2009
  Q: I just got my layers done at the hairdresser, and she did it in a curly style that I understand how ...
  A: Alexandra, That would just be a matter of styling it smooth with a large round brush or using a ...
Thinning hair1/25/2009
  Q: My hair is thinning at the top. I have always had thick shoulder length hair. My air was damaged ...
  A: Jana, The supplements can help, to be sure. They dfinitely would not hurt. Just be sure to keep ...
Hair Color - Highlight/Low-lite1/24/2009
  Q: Help me understand why when leaving my salon for color correction, fresh deposited (10 volume, Ash) ...
  A: Darlene, It's not the colour, but the colourist. One product will not deposit more brassy or red ...
Hair dye and style1/24/2009
  Q: I’ve decided to dye my hair black with blue highlights. There are 2 problems: dying and style. ...
  A: Ally, As for the style, unless your hair is straight or straightened, whether permanently or ...
coloring help please!!1/23/2009
  Q: Ok so i've been highlighting my hair for like the past 6 years and decided I wanted to go dark ...
  A: Kelsey, If your hair is not damaged, then you can get highlilghts put back in again. They will ...
permed hair1/23/2009
  Q: I just had my hair permed today. It is frizzy and kinky very close to the scalp and very dry. I ...
  A: Sharyn, Especially if it's that bad, shampoo it right away. Maybe it will loosen it up a bit. I ...
Blonde1/22/2009
  Q: I am a natural platinum blonde, and am bored with my hair. I have about shoulder length hair that ...
  A: Marja, DOn't just cut it off. While I would not duggest going very dark at all, as it wold ...
Hair Color1/22/2009
  Q: I've been lightening my hair for about six months now, mostly because I didn't adore my natural ...
  A: Rebecca, The best thing is to see how different colour look against your skin and next to your ...
hair1/21/2009
  Q: my hair was brown with blonde highlights in it. I went to my hairdressers yesterday and she put a ...
  A: Vikki, If you want to maintain a highlighted look it can be done. First, your hair would ahve to ...
color1/21/2009
  Q: I have two questions. First, my hair is highlighted and is naturally a level 5. Unfortunately, my ...
  A: Tracy, Your new stylist apparently does not know how to do colour properly, if 6n went that dark. ...
Hair colour1/20/2009
  Q: I have been using koleston perfect shade 12/11special intense ash blond on my hair. However, I find ...
  A: Olivia, I suspect that you're brinigin the ash out over the already lightened ends, which would ...
how many times can I color my hair1/20/2009
  Q: my girlfriend highlighted her hair last night and it turned out splotchy so we decided to re-dye it ...
  A: Kelly, If the grown is non ammonia it should be non damaging. I would suggest having this done ...
Help getting wavy hair straight!1/19/2009
  Q: my son, who is 15...really wants to have hair similar to: ...
  A: Gail, To get the look he wants, having wavy hair, will require constant work with styling. What he ...
Hair Coloring1/19/2009
  Q: I recently colored my hair red, using a box. I really don't like the red and want it out as soon as ...
  A: Jessica, As long as your ahir is not damaged, you can have the colour corrected at any time. What ...
Damaged Hair!1/18/2009
  Q: I really need help with my hair. I use a flat iron on my hair pretty much every single day and i ...
  A: Tasha, Hair only grows about 1/2 inch a month, so you want to start now. First, you need to use ...
Lifting haircolor1/18/2009
  Q: I am an older woman with about 50% gray hair, my natural color is a medium brown. Right now I color ...
  A: Linda, Getting highlights instead of lighter colour would just be a matter of preference. HOwever, ...
GETTING RID OF A PERM.1/17/2009
  Q: OK im 17 years old and last march i had gotten a perm for my boyfriends high school graduation, the ...
  A: Jamie, What you would have to do is go to the salon and have a recycling done. They will perm your ...
POOFY HAIR1/17/2009
  Q: and i have NEVER in my life put my hair down. it's always in a pony tail and it poofs out ...
  A: Poofy Life, Some layering will indeed help to remove some bulk and add some shape to your hair. ...
Curls1/16/2009
  Q: I had curly hair all my life until after the birth of my second child at age 24. Now its very flat ...
  A: Claire, Chances are that in a while it will return to what it was. Until that time however, you ...
Help plz1/16/2009
  Q: I am aa with relaxed hair. I have noticed that lately that the top part of my hair feels soft and ...
  A: Kia, from all you say, there is no reason your ahir should be so damaged. The bantu knots would ...
hairdresser that specializes in cutting thin hair1/15/2009
  Q: I am desperate! I live in central N.J. & have been using the same hairdresser in Philadelphia for ...
  A: Maria, Unfortunately I am in upstate NY, so can't quite help you there. What I can suggest is that ...
from l'oreal to Henna?1/15/2009
  Q: I am going grey and have been "covering" with a permanent hair color, light auburn, by l'oreal. I ...
  A: Jeanne, As much as I am against home hair colour, I like henna even less. If you MUST do something ...
Help plz1/15/2009
  Q: I am aa with relaxed hair. I have noticed that lately that the top part of my hair feels soft and ...
  A: Kia, I would doubt that your old iron got to 500 degrees. But either way, even ironing once a week ...
Looking Older1/14/2009
  Q: "Hello, I'm in my early 20's and almost everyone who I come across say that I look 12-16 years old. ...
  A: Caitlin, Often, wearing your hair up can make you look a bit older. As for style, some layering ...
semi-permanent haircolor1/14/2009
  Q: I used Natural Instincts haircolor last week (I always use this product for either darkening my ...
  A: Lauren, If it is a non ammonia colour, then it should be non damaging, and as such could be redone ...
Hardest to keep in hardest to get our RED1/14/2009
  Q: Hope you can help. Here is the story my hair is naturally a dark brown. For a while I had the top ...
  A: Bambi, first of all, you can not lighten hair colour with a lighter hair colour. Darker colour ...
doing a project1/13/2009
  Q: i have a project that is due on January 16th and i was wondering if there was any job availability ...
  A: Katy, The hair styling industry always has availability for quality stylists, colourists, etc. ...
haircolor1/12/2009
  Q: i bleached my daughters hair with a cap it is not all bleached but now she wants to go brown (the ...
  A: Liberty, AT this point, you need to bring her to a salon to get this fixed. It has to be done with ...
hair relaxing1/12/2009
  Q: I had my hair straightened using a guanidine hydroxide based relaxer 7 mos ago, can I use sodium ...
  A: Aya, Any of the "hydroxide" relaxers are pretty much compatible. As long as you do not get a ...
Hair loss.1/11/2009
  Q: Recently, I was supposed to have a "Brazilian Keratin Treatment" done. Then, someone, whose opinion ...
  A: Lucy, I think you've been a liitle misinformed. I'll try to address everything here as well as ...
Pressing Natural Hair1/11/2009
  Q: I stopped using a relaxer due to thining of my hair. I have not had a relaxer in approximately 2 ...
  A: Connie, Wearing a wig too often can definitely cause more problems than it solves, because it puts ...
Hair Loss1/10/2009
  Q: How to prevent hair loss when it is a heredity problem?
  A: Abdul, There is no way to prevent hereditary hair loss. HOWEVER, there are products to help slow ...
emo meets punk1/10/2009
  Q: I want an "emo meets punk" hairstyle, and I dress punk/skater. My hair is shoulder length and ...
  A: Jen, YOu can certainly add punk without the birght colours. Using a matte styling putty will give ...
hair1/10/2009
  Q: I just highlighted my hair blonde about a week ago. I really don't like it and I want to completely ...
  A: Lucy, In truth, the week won't make a difference in this case. You can have it darkened whenever ...
add volume1/9/2009
  Q: I just simply want to add volume to my lifeless shoulder length hair. I have tried just about every ...
  A: Leigh, It's not just product. First, make sure that your hair is not all one length, but has at ...
coloring new growth to matchthe rest of hair1/9/2009
  Q: ok i've been using loreal ash blonde 8a cooler all over my hair.but when it comes time for root ...
  A: Kelly, You can not bring very dark brown hair to a blond in a single process. The best you would ...
Orange hair from ash...1/7/2009
  Q: I colored my hair and it was supposed to be a light blonde. The box called it 10WB whispersoft ...
  A: Samantha, I suspect that your natural colour was too dark to bring it to the ash you wanted in a ...
Hair styling... for guys :- \1/7/2009
  Q: Okay... here goes. Um, I'm 23... I style my hair in I guess an anime/nikki sixx/chris angel ...
  A: Chris, Unfortunately I dopn't know of sites quite like you're looking for. What I can suggest for ...
Advice on lightening hair1/6/2009
  Q: I have naturally dark brown hair but over the last couple of years i've dyed it many colours - ...
  A: Katie, There is no way you can get from a red to Platinum without having the colour removed ...
Styling curly hair?1/6/2009
  Q: I have naturally curly hair, starting at tight ringlets on my bottom layers and they get looser on ...
  A: Bailey, What you need is a curl enhancer or curl reactivator (not curl activator). What these do ...
From bleached to light blonde1/5/2009
  Q: My normal hair color is light to medium blonde. Two days ago I bleached my hair and it turned out ...
  A: Michelle, You can go back to the light blonde. However, you'll want to have it done ...
Perms1/5/2009
  Q: I have quite long (past my shoulder blades at the longest points) limp fairly fine hair. It does ...
  A: Marie, If your hair is gine, it may be difficult to get exactly what you want with perming. If ...
Hair Color1/5/2009
  Q: Ok, so I had a really pretty blonde. It was all highlighted though. I had some darker rout growth ...
  A: Heather, What they will have to do is foil in the new highlights. For the background colour they ...
hairstyle names1/4/2009
  Q: I'm looking for a website that has a list of hairstyle names and their pictures. Or even if there ...
  A: Serena, Although you can find any number of hair style sites just by typing in a search for hair ...
color retouching1/4/2009
  Q: I have never gotten my roots retouched, because i have just always colored it another color. But ...
  A: Caycee, Highlights get retouched, doing just the new growth for the most part. If they keep doing ...
Hairstyle, and features1/3/2009
  Q: I have been trying to find a hairstyle that suits me best for some time, but find that the local ...
  A: Mike, I'll try to address all your issues here. First face shape. If your face is oval, you cab ...
How to fix orange roots1/3/2009
  Q: My daughter's natural hair color is a medium blonde. She has been getting highlights for about 10 ...
  A: Zoe, You are absolutely right. If there is no yellow to counteract (as with the white streaks) ...
lost my curls1/3/2009
  Q: I used to have beautiful natural curls until i started dying my hair and constantly flat ironing it. ...
  A: Marlene, Your new growth looks curly because it probably is. I have a suspicion that you've ...
Staticky hair1/2/2009
  Q: My 8 yr old daughter always get staticky hair in the winter time. It's pretty thick and wavy and the ...
  A: Beth, Winter static is very common, from the lack of moisture in the air. Although I've never ...
Dyed dark brown/black hair .want super light blonde again12/31/2008
  Q: I gotta vent here...please bear with me... My natural hair color is a medium-dark brown, it is ...
  A: Boring-hair, WTF indeed. The way the celebs do it is a bit different. Madonna didn't go from black ...
Will Hair Rebonding help?12/31/2008
  Q: I have a bad hair situation at the moment. Ironed my hair on 8th, 10th Nov at Salon. Then on 15th ...
  A: Shirin, Frizzy hair should be able to be smoothed by redoing the thermal procedure properly, as ...
would it look good on me?12/31/2008
  Q: okay... so im sure many people have this problem but... i am just not sure what color i should dye ...
  A: Sarah, My first suggestion would be to start colouring your hair professionally. If it's fragile ...
Brazilian Perm12/30/2008
  Q: I recently got the Brazilian Conditioner and love it. I plan on re-doing the treatment but I'm also ...
  A: Danielle, The good thing about Brazilian Keratin is that it's compatible with anything else. Also, ...
Will Hair Rebonding help?12/30/2008
  Q: I have a bad hair situation at the moment. Ironed my hair on 8th, 10th Nov at Salon. Then on 15th ...
  A: Shirin, What you just had done is a rebonding. Each company calls it something else. But whether ...
What's this shade?12/29/2008
  Q: I found a picture of a hair color I really like. Problem is, when I print it out, it looks quite a ...
  A: Rachel, The background level looks to be a level 5 range with warmer red highlights about a level ...
Hair Toner12/29/2008
  Q: ..I've been bleaching my hair for the last two weeks myself. I did it once a week. To make sure I ...
  A: Ashleigh, Maybe you mis-interpreted my first answer. It does not make a difference what you mix it ...
Hair Toner12/29/2008
  Q: ..I've been bleaching my hair for the last two weeks myself. I did it once a week. To make sure I ...
  A: Ashleigh, A toner IS a hair dye, so as such it must be mixed with a developer. HOWEVER, if your ...
beauty12/27/2008
  Q: i just wna know that which hairstyle will suite me . i know i am not pretty , but can i look pretty ...
  A: Wajid, Unfortunately, you have given me no information with which to give you any answer. You have ...
Ash blonde was a poor decision.12/27/2008
  Q: Natural hair color: dark blonde (but has been damaged from years of highlights and coloring) Current ...
  A: Emily, Grayish greenish blonde is not good. Althouhg shampooing over the next weeks may fade the ...
hair extensions12/26/2008
  Q: I am interested in getting hair extensions on my bangs since they were cut within the last couple of ...
  A: Lisa, Unfortunately, that's not the type of thing I'm able to do. Being in upstate NY I have no ...
Special Hairstyle12/25/2008
  Q: Hairman, I have a simple question for you, what would need to be done in order to get this ...
  A: David, The perimeter is clipper cut and the top ledt ling and texturized for fullness. Then it's ...
What's this shade?12/23/2008
  Q: I found a picture of a hair color I really like. Problem is, when I print it out, it looks quite a ...
  A: Rachel, What you are seeing is between a level 6 and 7 ash. It also has subtle high and low ...
BLEACH CRISIS!!!12/22/2008
  Q: Okey, so I'm about to start crying!!! I have winter ball tomorrow (it's my senior year) and my hair ...
  A: Meloinda, What you need to do is get to a salon. If you put the blond on what you have now, ...
beard12/22/2008
  Q: Hairman I can grow a nice thick beard that grows down along my face until it gets to about an inch ...
  A: Gordie, As your beard gains length it will srop sticking out and go down. The same thing happens ...
Hair Color question12/21/2008
  Q: I hope you can help me! i'm in a bit of a dilemma. I currently have blue hair, I use Paul Mitchell ...
  A: Fennie, I know of no way to get red hair without dying. NOt only that, the blue would have to be ...
Shampoo problems.12/21/2008
  Q: I have naturally wavy hair and lately, I have some hair loss (I pull out a few strands.) It hasn't ...
  A: Kristel, It has nothing to do with the shampoo. You often go through phases where you lose more ...
clairol complements12/20/2008
  Q: About 3 1/2 weeks ago I used natural instincts clairol semi permanent dark ash blonde on my hair. I ...
  A: Karen, I applaud your decision to have to professionally done. It's a wise choice. HOwever, a ...
Hair "Frosting"12/19/2008
  Q: I have medium brown colored hair but I color it myself and I'm starting to get a lot of gray ...
  A: Diana, First of all, late 40's is not old, so there is no reason to LOOK old at that age. ...
Hair dye allergy12/19/2008
  Q: I did not do a patch test and think I may have a reation to the dye. Rash on face behind ears and on ...
  A: Collette, At this point there is nothing to be done for this time, other than asking your doctor ...
Dry scalp12/18/2008
  Q: My husband's scalp is very sensitive and in the winter becomes very dry. It starts flaking and he ...
  A: Kelly, Tea tree based products, available in salons, should work fine for him. They are excellent ...
Going from platinum blonde to medium/light blonde12/17/2008
  Q: Hey Hairman, I have bleached my hair and used a platinum toner. The colour was great. I recently ...
  A: Kaz, Goind darker from platinum is not a home project. You really need to have this done ...
something weird is going on with my hair :( HELP!!!12/16/2008
  Q: okay, so i went to the salon and asked to get more highlights. but after they were done, it was no ...
  A: Tiffany, There is no reason to shave it and get a wig. Your stylist can give you a cut that will ...
hair styling razor12/16/2008
  Q: ANSWER: Kelsey, Fortunately, hair grows. So in a while it will be totally back to normal, not to ...
  A: Kelsey, As I said before, they will grow back. As I said, hair grwos about 3/8-1/2 inch a month, ...
something weird is going on with my hair :( HELP!!!12/16/2008
  Q: okay, so i went to the salon and asked to get more highlights. but after they were done, it was no ...
  A: Tiffany, I have a feeling that there is more to the story than just these highlights and a colour ...
hair coloring12/15/2008
  Q: I died my hair a few weeks ago from blonde to brown with a nonpermanent color and was wondering if ...
  A: Mara, Unfortunately, it may not totally wash out of blonde hair. If it will, any strong shampoo ...
I want long hair but its to thick12/14/2008
  Q: I have wanted to grow my hair long for years [ not really long just kind of rocker length ] but the ...
  A: Michael, Sometimes we just can't get the style we want if our hair is not meant for it. The only ...
Rebonded hair query?12/14/2008
  Q: I recently got Schwarzkopf straight therapy done and my stylist recommends the same brand of ...
  A: sp, While you should definitely be using good salon brands rather than drugstore (there is a ...
Hair Texture12/14/2008
  Q: I am a male and I have a simple question really. I am trying to achieve a certain hair texture and I ...
  A: Julian, This is fairly simple, as you said. Just blow dry with a but of medium hold gel or mousse ...
reaction to hair color12/13/2008
  Q: i had my hair colored at a local salon. the following day my scalp starting itching fiercly and ...
  A: Rose, This could just be from the colour not being rinsed and shampooed out well enough, but ...
some questions .12/13/2008
  Q: can blowdrying cause hairs to turn grey ? what's less costly and better for hair if i plan on ...
  A: Lynn, Grey hair is hereditary for the most part. Nothing you do to it will turn it grey. Semi ...
hair color12/12/2008
  Q: Ok, so lately I really would like to change my hair to something new... I have light blue/grey eyes, ...
  A: Brooke, Right now your best bet would be a deep mahogany or something in the cool red family. ...
New Hairstyle advice12/11/2008
  Q: I am a 44-year-old female with layered, just past shoulder length hair. I'm in dire need of a ...
  A: MIchelle, First of all, thanks for the picture, as it does help. You do NOT have a round face. If ...
Base pulls read!!12/11/2008
  Q: I have about a level 5 brown base color with flecks of grey naturally. I have been ...
  A: Vicky, From a level 5, you will almost definitely see warmth when going even to a dark blond. What ...
highlights turned hair gray12/11/2008
  Q: I just had professional highlights done at a salon. I have been having the same highlights put in at ...
  A: Nora, What is happening is that you are colouring all your hair and then having it all highlighted ...
hair color12/10/2008
  Q: I'm going to get my hair dyed and I was thinking about a very dark brown lowlights, a lighter brown ...
  A: Rachel, From the sound of your eye colour (sounds like a hazel) the warmer tones you like should ...
Highlights12/10/2008
  Q: I'm a brunette with medium brown hair and after having the same hair all my life I decided to try ...
  A: Lisa, Again, and this is a technicality but an important one, if you are starting out with blond ...
Transitioningish12/9/2008
  Q: I haven't had a relaxer since September 17th. I'm planing on stretching this until maybe April or ...
  A: Crystal, The forst thing you want to di is work toward a complete style cut, so that it all blends ...
Going Blonde...12/9/2008
  Q: I tried going blonde but it came out a very light orange color looks kinda brown. I like it though, ...
  A: Caroline, Although it seems in good condition now, if you apply your colour over it again and ...
Highlights12/9/2008
  Q: I'm a brunette with medium brown hair and after having the same hair all my life I decided to try ...
  A: Lisa, I have to assume that you are getting red highlights of they are fading to copper. ...
Too many highlights12/8/2008
  Q: I have medium/dark brown hair. I have recently gotten highlights...just for a change. I also need ...
  A: Vonnie, Do not try to fix it yourself. Just go back to the salon and let them know that although ...
Transitioning12/7/2008
  Q: I have not had a relaxer since Oct.15 so it has been close to two months,as of recently I have been ...
  A: Naomi, If you're considering going back to a relaxer at some point, there is no reason why you ...
hair color problem12/7/2008
  Q: i have purchased and used a golden brown nice&easy hair color kit. my natural hair color is light to ...
  A: Trisha, What you need to do is go to a salon where they can gently lift out the excess colour to ...
Golden blonde to ash and platinum?12/6/2008
  Q: I usually highlight my own hair, but since I want to do something more complicated I have decided to ...
  A: Sarah, You don't say whether you want the high and lowlights over your natural light brown ...
Hair colour12/5/2008
  Q: firstly, thank you for taking the time to look at my problem. A few years ago I used to colour my ...
  A: Annmarie, What you need to do is go to the salon to have the ends lifted out slightly. You should ...
bangs12/5/2008
  Q: Is there such a thing as a v cut band or a moon cut bangs thanks
  A: Pris, These terms are usually used to refer to the shape of the sections that will be cut into ...
I want Jennifer Aniston's golden hair!12/4/2008
  Q: I have natural medium brown hair and have had platinum blonde hilights for a couple of years now. ...
  A: Rachel, If you are happy with the overall colour now, then you would juat add highlights to get ...
natural approach to better hair?12/4/2008
  Q: i need help with my hair. it's pretty dry, and pretty poofy after a shower. i mean, it's not ...
  A: Kelly, YOu have the type of hair that can actually benefit from shampooing less often. My ...
hair colouring12/3/2008
  Q: I have dark brown hair, quite thick, and was wondering if i dyed it blonde using product instead of ...
  A: Nicole, It would definitely be a big mistake to try this yourself. Firat of all, you won't get ...
brown to red12/2/2008
  Q: I want to go red, not fire engine red but something close to it(lighter then my low lights), i am a ...
  A: Holit, First of all, thank you for asking what to do BEFORE messing it up and needing corrections, ...
hairstyle choice12/2/2008
  Q: really don't like my hairstyle anymore. I'm wanting to try something different. I want to keep it ...
  A: Ryan, Thanks for th picture link, as it really does make it easier to advise seeing them. The ...
colored medium brown hair looking to go light brown/dark blonde12/1/2008
  Q: So I had never dyed or highlighted my hair before until a year & a half ago when I started get ...
  A: NIcole, It's wise of you to be concerned BEFORE you make the move rather than after, when it's ...
my thick hair12/1/2008
  Q: i have nothing to do with my hair its short and very thick it has a relaxer in it but that doesn't ...
  A: Cece, It looks like you meant to write more, but stopped mid-sentence. For thick hair that lacks ...
brittle hair!!12/1/2008
  Q: I AM 63 YRS. OLD & HAVE COLORED (BLEACHED) MY HAIR FOR OVER 40 YRS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. I STARTED ...
  A: S, It's unfortunate that that would happen at a salon. You are right to get a good conditioner, as ...
hair smoothening11/29/2008
  Q: . i have a range of questions.. i have very thick, wavy and frizzy hair.. i tried smoothening once ...
  A: Lura, Unfortunately, teeling me that you had a smoothing service still does not tell me what ...
About Hair Style11/29/2008
  Q: which this cream to use before hair rebond? Please send me the chamical massageing tips i have a ...
  A: Tonmoy, You can not do rebonding on yourself. This is a chemical service that requires training ...
blowdrying hair, damage11/28/2008
  Q: i blow dry my hair straight in small sections and use high heat setting [I've the "Revlon new feel ...
  A: Lynn, Thermal styling products are a good idea any time you heat style your hair, to place a bit ...
hair smoothening11/28/2008
  Q: . i have a range of questions.. i have very thick, wavy and frizzy hair.. i tried smoothening once ...
  A: Lura, You don't say what treatment you had done, so I can't say what an alternative would be. ...
Perm after highlights11/27/2008
  Q: I have a questions. I just got highlights in my hair a few days ago. When is it ago for me to put a ...
  A: Jennifer, Getting a perm will not make your highlights "go away". However, whether or not you ...
What steps to take after rebonding?11/27/2008
  Q: I was just wondering if there was any steps that i have to take after rebonding my hair such as not ...
  A: Kimberly, Your stylist gave you this service and charged you a good amount of money, but couldn't ...
Should I go from blonde to brunette?11/27/2008
  Q: i'm not sure if brown would be flattering on me or not...My natural hair color is dishwater blonde, ...
  A: Tess, While a light brown would probably be xecellent for you, if you don't like it wonce you have ...
Men's Hairstyle for Curly Hair11/26/2008
  Q: I have very curly hair for a guy that easily turns into a frizzy mess. It used to be very coarse, ...
  A: Nick, If the products you use are helping, then sty with them. But add a silicone sealant and a ...
Going to my natural color.11/26/2008
  Q: I am wanting to color my hair a medium/lightish brown color, which is my natural hair color. But ...
  A: Melissa, If you're thinking of going to your natural colour but also thinking of possibly ...
strengthening my hair so i can re die it.11/25/2008
  Q: my natural hair color is dark brown. over the past 2 or so years i have had blonde highlights put ...
  A: Cindy, Unfortunately there is not alot that can be done here. UNderstand that when you lightedn ...
Christmas updo11/25/2008
  Q: Hey, I have a Christmas dance approaching. I was wondering if you could have any ideas of what I ...
  A: Kat, For a round face you want to create height to elongate the face and make it look thinner. ...
help11/24/2008
  Q: ..phyllis
  A: Phyllis, It could be either of those things causing your problem. Thyroid problems can cause hair ...
hair colour11/24/2008
  Q: my daughter has medium blonde hair and dyed it red a little while ago, she now wants to change her ...
  A: Angela, What you need to do is take her to a salon to get this fixed. Many people don't realize ...
poodle perm11/24/2008
  Q: I wanted a very loose curl so I had my stylist perm it. She used most purple and some white rods. ...
  A: Julia, Hair with any natural wave tends to take a curl mich tighter than hair that is naturally ...
removing hair color11/23/2008
  Q: I just dyed my hair from blonde to a light brown shade and I don't know if I'm really in love with ...
  A: Mara, WHether it will come out in 6 weeks or not depends on the product and the porosity of your ...
dying11/22/2008
  Q: my name's lissete and i currently have dark brown (it looks redish on the sun) i'm hispanic and i ...
  A: Lissette, From your letter. you've already decided that you want brown hair with highlights. I ...
Dry hair after straightening11/21/2008
  Q: I have incredibly dry hair for almost my entire life (I'm only 16). I get hair straightenings done ...
  A: Tiffany, Some people just have a drier texture of hair, even with no processing. Even with ...
Thick Hair?11/21/2008
  Q: I have thick, wavy hair. Really thick. My hairstylists always talk about how thick my hair is. ...
  A: Kara, unfortunately the url you sent does not link to anything so I could not see the picture. If ...
Haircolor inquires11/21/2008
  Q: I have 2 questions. My first is how does toner work? I know that it comes in levels. If I lift to ...
  A: Meagan, I ahve never used the Hi Tones series, but if it SAYS it lifts 3 levels and tones, then it ...
Hiar Rebonding11/20/2008
  Q: I had slightly wavy hair and got them rebonded 2 wks back. I told the guy to give it a natural look ...
  A: Tina, I feel terrible that you've had this bad an experience with this. It should not happen. As ...
Blue Streaks11/20/2008
  Q: I just have a simple question for you. I have dark brown hair and I wanted to get blue streaks? Do ...
  A: Sabrina, Blue extensions are a brilliant solution. When you tier of them you just remove them. You ...
Wave Nuveou to Regular Perm11/18/2008
  Q: I had thyroid surgery and now take medication daily which cause my hair to be dry and brittle. I ...
  A: Jean, If you are going from a Wave Nouveau to a sodium relaxer, all the perviously processed hair ...
Curly hair..11/18/2008
  Q: I have medium length, thick wavy hair, and I want to know if I would look okay in curls, and if I ...
  A: Kristel, There would be no reason why you could not wear curls, especially if your ahir is already ...
change hair color11/18/2008
  Q: Went white at 32. Have been coloring with permanent dye color a warm ginger which I have loved. ...
  A: Mickey, It's actually a fairly simple matter for her to do it. She can lighten out the excess depth ...
hair streaks11/17/2008
  Q: I want to get grey streaks. My hair is brown,but my scalp is grey.
  A: Iris, Firstly, I'm not quite sure what you mean when you say that your scalp is grey, unless you ...
EXTREMLY poofy/dry hair11/17/2008
  Q: Howdy , Ive always had extremely dry/poofy hair.. Especially after I wash it. I was wondering what ...
  A: Dan, First, any good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner will help. Then after towel drying, ...
hair problem11/16/2008
  Q: i recently relaxer my hair , which i shouldn't have my hair is not kinky kind is just really curly ...
  A: Gisselle, Unfortunately, I have no good news for you. Once the hair begins breaking like that ...
hair color.11/16/2008
  Q: im looking for a picture of a brown highlighted hair color. I have looked online, but i cannot seem ...
  A: Kasey, Go to the salon a bit early for your appointment so that you can look through hairstyle ...
why want mt hair take a perm11/15/2008
  Q: i am 32 years old.i have ask many hairstyles about my hair.why it want take a perm and they said i ...
  A: Jennifer, As the others have said, medications can play an enormous role in whether a perm will ...
perms and hair highlighting11/15/2008
  Q: I had a perm 4 days ago. It says on instructions do not highlight hair four at least 2 weeks after ...
  A: Joyce, Instructions are always for a reason. Highlighting over anew perm can not nly ruin the ...
I have super thick wavy short hair and don't know how to take care of it?11/15/2008
  Q: I have thick, short, wavy, poofy hair. I don't know how to take care of it. Right now All I am doing ...
  A: Mandy, If your hair is greasy soon after shampooing, you may need a deep cleansing shampoo at ...
Bleach highlights over colour11/14/2008
  Q: I just touched up my roots with colour and am finding it too solid looking. I am wondering if I can ...
  A: Sassy, Foiling os not something that you want to try on yourself. Although it can be done with ...
What Color?11/14/2008
  Q: I have had long dark blonde/light brown hair for the longest time and I'm ready for something new. I ...
  A: Emily, HAzel eyes usually indicate a warmer skin tone, so your hair tones should also be warm. ...
premature greying ..?11/13/2008
  Q: I've had this problem since i was about 11 and I'm 13 now. the grey hairs seem to have somewhat ...
  A: Lynn, If what you are seeing is actually grey hair, it is not caused by stress at your age, trust ...
Finding a "good" Colorist in my area.11/13/2008
  Q: I am sure you have heard all of the horror stories about hair and my story would take forever since ...
  A: Julieann, Your problem is very common. Unfortunately, when trying a new "colorist" you don't know ...
hair issues!!!11/12/2008
  Q: I need help very bad! I have tried every shampoo that I can think of and my hair still feels very ...
  A: Brandi, Forget the Brittney thing. It didn't work for her either. This is usually the result of ...
transitioning from a texturizer to a relaxer11/11/2008
  Q: ..my daughter has a texturizer and has had one for about 3 years. She has decided she would like to ...
  A: Kecia, Typically a relaxer is sodium hydroxide based. Usually texturizers are as well, so one can ...
Purple Hue-HELP11/11/2008
  Q: I had light blonde hair with light blonde highlights, but I colored my hair a dark blonde. Now my ...
  A: Kristen, Don't put anything else over it. It will only make ot worse. YOu need to go to a salon. ...
Color Correction11/10/2008
  Q: I had colored my hair black about three months ago, and tried to color it dark brown but only the ...
  A: Marlene, You need to go to a salon to have the black lifted. You can not colour over black, since ...
hair straightening11/10/2008
  Q: could you please tell me can i possibly have my hair chemically straightened after a permanent hair ...
  A: Heather, Ideally you would have the straighter done BEFORE the colour, as the process would remove ...
dry coloured hair and still no gray coverage11/9/2008
  Q: for years i have been to my salon for my hair coloured but it is going from bad to worse.my grey ...
  A: Annie, If the colour is not COVERING the grey (by this I mean that you are leaving the salon with ...
10-year natural hair11/9/2008
  Q: My daughter is 10 yrs old and has a lot of hair. The texture is difficult to describe. It's very ...
  A: Kellie, While it would make it LOOK longer because it is not so curly, it does not HELP with ...
Hiar Rebonding11/7/2008
  Q: I had slightly wavy hair and got them rebonded 2 wks back. I told the guy to give it a natural look ...
  A: Tina, You're not being dificult. The problem with greasy scalp will not affect the outcome of the ...
hair disaster11/7/2008
  Q: very dry, some parts are brittle, no shine at all and straight.. I need help on what products are ...
  A: Nancy, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but from the sound of it, you will not have soft ...
Hair Breakage11/6/2008
  Q: I relaxed (re-touched) my hair almost a month ago and noticed that the very top of my head is ...
  A: Nai, Excess hair loss is not good, whatever the cause. The forst thing you muct do however, is ...
lifting from level 4 to level 10 on natural hair11/6/2008
  Q: Something as a colorist I have been struggling with is finding a color line that can lift a level 4 ...
  A: Ms Sicily, I know of no colour product that will do this in a single process. For the most part, ...
hair therapy11/5/2008
  Q: i heard about two kinds of hair therapies Matrix Therapy and Keratin my question is ... which one ...
  A: Memo, I am not familiar with MAtrix therapy, and what I found on it pertains to hair loss ...
Hiar Rebonding11/5/2008
  Q: I had slightly wavy hair and got them rebonded 2 wks back. I told the guy to give it a natural look ...
  A: Tina, UNfortunately, with this service if you're not getting it totally straight like the service ...
partial relaxers11/4/2008
  Q: i'm biracial and currently relax my hair. my hair otherwise is fairly kinky. relaxers have really ...
  A: Ashley, A partial relaxer is usually the same relaxer, just left on less time to not fully relax ...
hair11/4/2008
  Q: i have been in cosmo school for one month at academy of hair design they said we could bring in ...
  A: Kimberly, If this is the case, her hair is over-processed and too weak to withstand the bleaching. ...
lightener and developer balance11/3/2008
  Q: On 10/23/08 a cosmotologist posted with a question about a client: "I have a client that colored ...
  A: Jane, Unfortunately, sometimes, just like when a recipe is shared, we can't give exact amounts. ...
highlights11/3/2008
  Q: I recently got a dark brown rinse with what was suppose to be bright red hightlights. The highlights ...
  A: Tamekia, In most cases the red toner would be put over the entire head. HOWEVER, since the red ...
hair11/2/2008
  Q: i have been in cosmo school for one month at academy of hair design they said we could bring in ...
  A: Kimbnerly, If you can get any hair bleach, clip a piece of foil to the black hair so that you can ...
hair gel causes hair loss?11/2/2008
  Q: I have really curly hair and I use hair gel every day. It's the only way I can keep it from getting ...
  A: Jenny, I don't know where your friends got their information, but it's wrong. Hair gel, os any ...
hair du11/2/2008
  Q: im really confuse dbout my hairits dark brown but lil bit of blond i wanned to bleach my hair but my ...
  A: Ashween, Your style depends on how much work you want to do and especially on your face shape. ...
Haircolor11/1/2008
  Q: I am coloring a friends hair tomorrow with professional Wella color charms products. She is a ...
  A: Paula, All that you are asking me is just a matter of preference, not art principle. What I mean ...
hair color?10/31/2008
  Q: So here is my predicament. From birth up until about age 13 I had blonde hair. Very blonde hair. ...
  A: Ashley, First of all, my suggestion would be to have this done professionally to avoing the ...
Brazilian texturizer/Wave Nouveau10/31/2008
  Q: I've been doing the wave nouveau thing for about 5 years now and do not like the ending results ...
  A: Lynda, First of all, just to clarify, what you refer to is a Brazilian Keratin treatment, and is ...
darking a bleach and tone10/31/2008
  Q: I am licensed and there is a stylist here that wants her her hair darker. She is very over processed ...
  A: Kristen, If you are going to alevel 6 on that king of hair, even with a G series you'll need to ...
Dreds or Afro?10/30/2008
  Q: I'm getting ready to go off for college and want to do something to my hair (so I have a short ...
  A: Noelani, Either can suit your face shape of designed properly. If your face is oval, you can wear ...
Haircolor at home...10/30/2008
  Q: My question is about coloring at home. I am a natural ash blonde, but had my hair colored into a ...
  A: Victoria, You need to have this done professionally. You will not get the same result at home as ...
Highlighting gray/dark brown hair10/30/2008
  Q: The best my hair ever looked was when my hairdresser used Framesi. However, she did it one time and ...
  A: Denise, From the subject line, I have to assume that you have your hair highlighted using colour ...
nasty hair10/29/2008
  Q: i would really apprecate if you can help me, i have spongy,thick,curly hair and i was wondering what ...
  A: Diana, I'm not sure what you mean by "spongy". I will assume that at 13 your hair is not processed ...
Hair Color10/24/2008
  Q: so I have dark brown hair and I for halloween I need to be blonde so I bought a yellow hair spray ...
  A: Missy, There is nothing that I know of that will work well for what you want. Your best bet would ...
Haircolor and highlights10/24/2008
  Q: I am a 48 year old caucasian woman. I have brown hair that now looks very dark brown and ashy at the ...
  A: Lisa, This is more common than you think. what you are asking would in theoty work. HOWEVER, you ...
highlights gone wrong10/24/2008
  Q: For three years I've had been wearing just my natural hair color, a dark brown. A little over two ...
  A: Sammi, Do not buy something for your student friends to fix it with. With all due respect, if they ...
Texturizer10/23/2008
  Q: I am very athletic and wanted something I could primp and go and wash fairly regularly due to ...
  A: Meredith, A WN can give you waves or curls that you can just dry or that you can style as you ...
Foil highlights-treating roots10/23/2008
  Q: I have been getting my hair foil highlighted for several years. I am 49 and my natural color is ...
  A: Carol, May I suugest finding a more reasonably priced salon? Even in Miami beach there is a full ...
hair color10/23/2008
  Q: I am a licensed cosmetologist, but i am really new and still learning. I have a client that colored ...
  A: Heather, Not using Thos products myself I can;t give you exact formulas. I can only give you ...
I have very straight fine hair and want to get a perm.10/22/2008
  Q: I have very straight very fine hair, I had a spirl perm about 4 years ago and I didn't really care ...
  A: Bex, First of all, if you hate a perm for 3 months, it was not done right, or as it should have ...
hair question10/22/2008
  Q: i have a hair question and would appreciate any help. i am a 20 male and i have always used gel to ...
  A: Nick, If your hair is just rough, but not curly, a relaxer would probably not help it much. If it ...
types of water for shampooing10/22/2008
  Q: I have fine hair that I struggle to keep from not looking flat. I have noticed that the water I use ...
  A: Dian, Softer water leaves hair softer and flatter. Harder water leaves hair fuller. Much city ...
hair crisis10/21/2008
  Q: ok so i usually dont have anybody but my stylist do my hair, but she was unavaliable and i really ...
  A: Julie, What you really need to do right now is either go to the salon to try and get this fixed or ...
covering grey10/21/2008
  Q: I'm 25 and have recently been noticing increasing amounts of grey hair, they're not just sporadic ...
  A: Nissa, YOur stylist can formulate colour very close to your natural, using a non ammonia demi ...
hair color10/20/2008
  Q: My natural color is dark brown. I color it light brown and when I do my hair has a greenish brown ...
  A: Barb, What I'd really suggest is having it done professionally.At a salon they have everything on ...
hair color10/20/2008
  Q: My natural color is dark brown. I color it light brown and when I do my hair has a greenish brown ...
  A: Barb, It sounds like you are using an ash and the colour is being overlapped on the ends. If this ...
color correction-please help me10/19/2008
  Q: I saw your profile and thought you may be able to help me. Here is my story: I have always had my ...
  A: Sara, Your hair is not permanently ruined. it can be fixed. What they will have to do is gently ...
pressing10/19/2008
  Q: I hv extremely long hair .my upper hair are smooth and shiny,but lower part of my hair are fluffy ...
  A: Anupreet, By pressing machine I will assume that you mean a flat iron for smoothing hair. You ...
hair dye10/18/2008
  Q: can you reuse a hair dye thats been sitting for a day?
  A: Jesse, NO, you can not. Oxidative colour is meant to be used immediately and can not be saved or ...
hair color10/18/2008
  Q: I have been getting my hair highlighted light blond for years now. I have stopped going to the ...
  A: Jenny, as often happens when friends try to help you colour your own hair, the information they ...
hair color gone bad !!!10/18/2008
  Q: Why does my hair look ashy like a greenish gray? I'm 36, a natual blonde but darker dirty blonde now ...
  A: Kim, A couple of things here. First of all. with almost any full head colour you'll still ahve to ...
Darkening highlighted hair10/17/2008
  Q: I would like to quit highlighting my hair and eventually use a 24-week color. It's now a light to ...
  A: Barbara, I have not heard of a 24 week colour. That is 6 months. You would have almost 3 inches of ...
Stubborn hair10/16/2008
  Q: I have really stubborn hair. When I blow dry it for volume, it is flat by noon. When I throw curling ...
  A: Katie, Part of the solution is the preparation. Use a silicone sealant to seal the ahir and help ...
how can my hair be greasy and staticky at the same time?10/14/2008
  Q: I have fine straight hair that gets staticky very easily, even when it looks dirty. Given how ...
  A: Marissa, Hair can be staticky and greasy at the same time because the two problems are in ...
root area10/14/2008
  Q: How do i deal with two inch regrowth on foil hilighted hair. Base of a 7 to 8. i am applying bleach ...
  A: Becks, First of all, when foiling, it's important to establish routine patterns that you use ...
Pantene Beautiful Lengths10/13/2008
  Q: I used to have thick hair a while back, but when I began dying it, it got really thin. Now that I ...
  A: Nicolle, No, do not switch to this shampoo, especially if you've had poor results with it before. ...
Hair Dye10/13/2008
  Q: My hair is naturally dirty blonde, but i have a lot of bleached blonde highlights. I am going to get ...
  A: Danielle, Although brown can seem common at times, it can also be very spicey. What I would ...
fine hair10/13/2008
  Q: I'm 43 years, I'm suffering from very fine hair, recently I'm on minoxidil treatment and i heard ...
  A: Manal, If you're refering to the Brazilian Keratin treatment, I would not suggest it for you. It ...
Hair straightening?10/12/2008
  Q: I dont know if this is within ur expertise, but I hope u can help me. I have long hair to my ...
  A: Swink, Done properly a chemical relaxer will not cause breakage to any large degree. Improperly ...
brassy highlights10/12/2008
  Q: HELP! I justhad half a head of blonde ighlights on my normally drak blonde hair. hey are brassy ...
  A: Margy, Ths only safe way to try and fix this at home is with a colour inhancing shampoo like ...
purple streaks10/12/2008
  Q: I actually had a couple questions. I wanted to know some good hairstyles that will add extra volume ...
  A: Chablee, First of all, I have never seen "kind of natural" purple streaks. While I love effects ...
dying hair10/11/2008
  Q: i want to dye my hair to a coffee/chocolate brown from dark blonde. I am a student on a very tight ...
  A: Yasmine, especially if you have not coloured your hair yet, I'd suggest starting out the right way ...
pink hair10/11/2008
  Q: I dyed my hair pink on two streaks. i love the color but i am not happy about the placement. what ...
  A: Lori, You may not be able to cover it over, as is often the case. In many cases the only way to ...
Waxy hair at the crown10/10/2008
  Q: I saw someone else asked about this but my situation is very different. There are NO chemicals on my ...
  A: Julie, Often when something is localized like that it is the result of something topical. By that ...
commission & scheduling10/9/2008
  Q: HELP!!! I am working as a stylist at a commission only salon. I make 50% of bookings, no service ...
  A: Tami, I'm afraid I'm on the boss's side here. Try to see it his/her way. It's equally unsettling ...
haighlights and rebonding10/9/2008
  Q: can i get highlights and rebonding done at the same time ? i'm a fair skin girl. should i get ...
  A: Iffa, While I do have clients who have colour or highlights or both and rebonding as well, I do ...
Revlon Frost and Glo mess up10/8/2008
  Q: I have medium to light brown hair with a few natural blond highlights. My husband graciously helped ...
  A: Cindy, Non ammonia colour is usually considered demi-permanent rathre than permanent, meant to ...
Jared Leto Hair10/8/2008
  Q: I was wondering how i could get my hair like Jared Leto in this pick ...
  A: Cameron, It's important to choose styles according to your face shape and hair texture. If it's ...
thick hair-need to do a good style!10/8/2008
  Q: im a twenty year old female college student and ive always had extremly thick hair. i keep my hair ...
  A: Christina, First of all, your etyle should be based on your face shape as well as texture. You ...
supplements10/7/2008
  Q: Hairman Are you aware of any nutritional supplements that can soften and thicken hair and possibly ...
  A: Carl, Unless the graying is caused be a deficiency (most is usually genetic in nature) supplelemts ...
Revlon Frost and Glo mess up10/7/2008
  Q: I have medium to light brown hair with a few natural blond highlights. My husband graciously helped ...
  A: Cindy, What a nice guy. Not every husband would do that. When you go to the salon they'll have to ...
hair color10/6/2008
  Q: I had my hair colored a deep red over a yr ago, since then I've had ash toned colors in the brown ...
  A: Patricia, You say it keeps coming back red, but don't say after how long. If it's an immediate ...
hairstyle question10/6/2008
  Q: Can you tell me if sleeping with hair in a ponytail at night can cause damage to the hair? Does it ...
  A: Danielle, If the pony tail is tight, it can certainly cause damage and breakage all around the ...
Bleached hair10/6/2008
  Q: i bleached my hair after it got recommended to me by a hairdresser but its taken me too light i am ...
  A: Zoe, This would be done with a non ammonis toner or can be safely done at home with just a colour ...
lots of hair... in a medium bob haircut10/5/2008
  Q: I have lots of wavy hair, which I had chopped to shoulder lenght last week. I showed my stylist a ...
  A: Leila, A leave in conditioner will help give the hair moisture it needs to wave. Also, there are ...
ends of hair flip out10/5/2008
  Q: I have shoulder length hair. It's wavy but I straighten it every day with a Solia straightener. The ...
  A: Jessica, Do not spray before ironing. Just use a medium hold mousse or gel and dry thoroughly. ...
Washing hair , product use etc10/4/2008
  Q: I have dry long curly and frizzy hair that I also get coloured . In any case I use a Moisturizing ...
  A: Marcel, Most people shampoo more often than needed. It's an excellent idea to shampoo and ...
no neutralizer10/4/2008
  Q: Hairman If I perm my hair, rinse it very well and then find that I have no neutralizer available, ...
  A: Jean, It's actually not a matter of time. The rods must be left in until the hair has dried fully ...
perming10/3/2008
  Q: I am 39 years old and have naturally wavy, thick hair. Up until about 7 years ago, I always had a ...
  A: Monika, Your problem is because many hairdressers forget or don't realize that naturally wavy hair ...
need help for my hair10/3/2008
  Q: i just wanted to know how long should i wait to recolor my hair is been 2 months but i got a perm ...
  A: Diana, As loong as the hair is not damaged, you usually only have to wait a week or two after a ...
Which flat iron?10/2/2008
  Q: I have very thick and curly hair. I straighten it every other day. I have a Chi flat iron and it ...
  A: Gina, If you're already using a CHI, you're not going to save much time with another iron. Thick ...
damage from perm10/2/2008
  Q: i had very long and very beautiful hair. a friend gave me an at home perm and did not follow the ...
  A: Misty, It's always a shame when hair gets damaged, but especially long hair, because it takes so ...
color10/1/2008
  Q: I am doing a goldwell 6rb-20vol single process with a 1" regrowth with a 8" shaft colored many times ...
  A: Jean, I would suggest care with this technique. Any way you do it is difficult due to the ...
my hairr10/1/2008
  Q: I have an oval face shape and a small round nose, a small mouth with full lips and big blue eyes. I ...
  A: Lauren, The great thing about an oval face is that you can wear just about anything you want, since ...
How do i get my hair like this ?9/30/2008
  Q: i am a guy with thick , medium / longish hair and was wondering how to get my hairstyle like this - ...
  A: Dani, First of all, rather than describing the style, just bring the picture. Like they say, it's ...
what colour hair will suit me??9/30/2008
  Q: hey i want to dye my hair for summer but dont know if i should go dark or light. my natural colour ...
  A: Char, With fair skin and blue eyes, I'd probably suggest going a but darker rather than lighter of ...
Hair texturizer9/29/2008
  Q: I have short naturally curly hair that I have coloured. I'd like to have it relaxed but not ...
  A: Karen, What you want can be done, even on tinted hair. I can't suggest a product however, for a ...
growing out highlighted hair9/28/2008
  Q: my daughter went in for subtle highlights in July and got an all over head of highlights. The bottom ...
  A: Lorie, It will probably have to be done every 4-5 months, depending on how often she shampoos, ...
bleached hair9/28/2008
  Q: I bleached my hair with the plan to color it back to my natural color,which is a dark blonde. I ...
  A: Tasha, Although a golden blonde COLOUR over your natural hair would make it look reddish, you HAVE ...
growing out highlighted hair9/26/2008
  Q: my daughter went in for subtle highlights in July and got an all over head of highlights. The bottom ...
  A: Lorie, Their suggestion was exactly right for growing out highlights. I will only add that when ...
Going for Grey9/26/2008
  Q: I have been thinking of dying my hair for a while, but I want to dye it grey. The problem is that ...
  A: Steven, A few things here. First of all, you neglected to tell me anything about your hair, such ...
hair color9/26/2008
  Q: My natural color is a dirty blonde, I have dyed my hair blonde for 30 yrs., I use ash blonde, but I ...
  A: Debi, If you're already using an ash colour and getting brassiness, then first of all, I suspect ...
bleached hair9/25/2008
  Q: I bleached my hair with the plan to color it back to my natural color,which is a dark blonde. I ...
  A: Tasha, From the sound of it, it may be too processed at porous to hold colour at this point. I ...
permed my hair ....didn't have nuetralizer9/25/2008
  Q: ..I'm in a mild state of panic right now. I just got done perming my hair...and didn't use the ...
  A: Dee, First of all, don't panic, as your hair should not break off from this mistake. The worst ...
Greasy hair, hard to handle9/25/2008
  Q: Ok, my roots are really greasy, except for the day that I take a shower. For now I use Aussie ...
  A: Natasha, Thanks for getting back to me. If you are only shampooing once a week, I might suggest ...
Greasy hair, hard to handle9/24/2008
  Q: Ok, my roots are really greasy, except for the day that I take a shower. For now I use Aussie ...
  A: Natasha, My first question would have to be if you use a lot of product on your hair. If so, you ...
hair color9/24/2008
  Q: Hey i'm going to get my hair colord 2morrow and i was needing advice, my hair is and kindly dark ...
  A: Mikalia, What you are looking for would be considered darkest brown. A word of caution however. ...
HAIR COLOR9/23/2008
  Q: Could you please tell me how much of the Chi Ionic color I would need to do long, past sholders, ...
  A: KK, My apologies, but I can't help you with this for a few reasons. I do not use the product, so ...
texturizer9/23/2008
  Q: I recently went natural and have about 1.5-2in of natural hair. The only way that my hair will ...
  A: Racel, Unfortunately, you won't get that look without styling it that way, even is "styling" just ...
dying bleached pink hair back to dk. brown9/22/2008
  Q: The top of my hair has been bleached, then have punky color on that to make it pink/red. I want it ...
  A: Kim, The dark brown should cover the pink just fine. I would suggest having it done ...
How long should I wait to get a texturizer?9/22/2008
  Q: I have been relaxing my hair for 7 years now, I have very thin,soft hair, I have not had a relaxer ...
  A: Naomi, If you are getting a sodium relaxer and the texturizer is also sodium, then you can make ...
Texturizer9/16/2008
  Q: I recently went natural and now have about 1.5-2in of new growth, stretched out it may reach just ...
  A: Imani, First of all, my apologies if I miss answeiring a question, as there are quite a few here, ...
Help me with my daughter kinky hair9/16/2008
  Q: Please help me. I want to love and embrace my daughters kinky hair but I am causing my poor baby ...
  A: Natalie, One of the nest things out there for this is silicone sealant. There are many available ...
Hair colour9/15/2008
  Q: My name is Jimi, and I am a 17 year old male. I have blonde hair with blue eyes. However, for some ...
  A: Jimi, If your hair is naturally blonde and not tinted, then the only way to darken it would be by ...
hi lite problem9/15/2008
  Q: I recently got my hair hi-lited. I think she also does low lites...I have short brown hair and get ...
  A: Sara, The stripes can be fixed easily enough. All she has to do is weave out some of the light ...
help me9/15/2008
  Q: what is the difference between the smooth hair and the curly hair ? i mean why there is a curly hair ...
  A: Akram, It's mostly a matter of genetics, that gives you smooth or curly hair. Smooth or strraight ...
perms for curly/wavy hair9/14/2008
  Q: I have been with out a perm for almost 3 years and most of my permed ends are gone. My hair is a lot ...
  A: An excellent alternative would be a Brazilian Keratin treatment. This leaves the hair in excellent ...
Bad perm9/14/2008
  Q: I messed up, I tried to save some money and had a friend do a perm for me. I have very long hair ...
  A: Lynn, Unfortunately, you can not fix this at home, if at all. First of all, you have to determine ...
HAIR CONCERNS9/14/2008
  Q: I HAVE HAD A PERM MOST OF MY LIFE AND FOR THE LAST 4 1/2 MONTHS I HAVE LET THE PERM GROW OUT. I'M ...
  A: Gwen, If by perm you mean relaxer, then you cna;t get a Wave Nouveau until ALL the relaxed hair ...
Changing My Hair Color9/13/2008
  Q: My hair is dark brown and my skin tone is carmel and I was wondering would I look right with ...
  A: Tatiana, Chances are it will look just fine.When in doubt however, either go to a wig shop and try ...
Going 2 levels darker but keeping bleach highlights on top.9/13/2008
  Q: I'm a licensed cosmetologist of 4 years but have been out of the salon for the past year after ...
  A: JUlie, Unfortunately, there is no really easy way to do this, although there are different ...
hair color mix mistake9/13/2008
  Q: I used Loreal Excellence. Instead of mixing the color creme with the developer, I put in JUST the ...
  A: Cathy, This should cause no hrm, as you did not actually process your hair at all. Unless the ...
gray hair9/12/2008
  Q: first it was a sun blonde, the next time they didn't have it so I got ultra light ash blonde which ...
  A: Miranda, What you need to do is go to a salon to have this fixed and avoid excess damage. Your ...
Bleached hair turned orange9/11/2008
  Q: My daughter got her hair "touched up" last night and now she has orange streaks! She is scheduled ...
  A: Rita, If she had a reaction to on the scalp bleach, you're not going to get the orange to blonde. ...
Haircolour9/11/2008
  Q: ! My name is Leanne and I'm 20 years old. My 21st birthday is coming up and I'd like to do something ...
  A: Leanne, If you like a natural look, the you don't want lighter highlights. Keep them at the ...
Hair Color9/10/2008
  Q: I have dark brown hair but I have always put a lot of platinum blonde highlights put in it. I want ...
  A: Danielle, Highlights are anything lighter than the main haircolour and lowlights are anything ...
Red9/10/2008
  Q: I must start by saying I'm Italian and have very olive skin. Having said that.. About a year ago I ...
  A: Melissa, Remember that your hair that was blonde is porous and will not hole the colour well no ...
Red9/9/2008
  Q: I must start by saying I'm Italian and have very olive skin. Having said that.. About a year ago I ...
  A: Melissa, What you need to do is go to your stylist and have them use a non ammonia (deposit only) ...
dye not covering grey hair9/9/2008
  Q: I'm using Topchic 7A w/20% developer mixing it half and half leaving it on for 30 minutes..its not ...
  A: Sue, There are a few reasons for this. First of all, ash does not give good coverage on grey hair, ...
Changing my hair color9/9/2008
  Q: I currently have medium length hair. I normally get a black rinse but haven't in about 3 months. ...
  A: Shannon, A couple of factors here. First of all, with a relaxer you have to be careful about any ...
Color problem9/8/2008
  Q: Hairman, I had dark blonde hair before I decided to lighten it a couple of shades. After a few ...
  A: Tanya, You're getting the orange tinge as the colour washes out of the blonde porous ends. This ...
highlight issue9/8/2008
  Q: i have naturally black colour. but in times i highlight them . and it worked out great. but ...
  A: Bluee, I'm going to suggest that you go to a salon to get this fixed, especially considering that ...