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About Ellen Saxe
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
Can answer anything relating to haircolor, haircolor corrections,best highlights and lowlights, base color with highlights. Curly hairstyles, curly hair cuts, curly haircare maintenance and frizz. Hair cuts for fine hair and fine care maintenance. Perming for fine hair and flat hair. Razor cuts when you should and shouldn't.Different facial framing cuts and texturizing, when, where and why.

Experience
My professional experience is 20 plus years in the beauty profession. I am a certified color educator. I was an educator for Goldwell for many years. Extensive experience owning my own Salon/Spa and mentoring students who then worked for me. My experience also extends to skincare.

Publications
Relating to antiaging article published in Ezine Articles titled Pain and Aging -Yes - There Is Help by Ellen Saxe

Education/Credentials
Certified Color and Cut Educator Mentoring programs

Past/Present Clients
One of my favorite past client (only because she moved) is Kelly Cass from the Weather Channel. I was Kelly's stylist for many years thru her wedding and children. She is wonderful, miss her.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Ellen Saxe 
In Category  Hairstyling

SubjectDate Asked

how do I go strawberry blonde?11/6/2009
  Q: I don't have the money to go to a salon and maintain a hair color, so I'm trying to figure out how ...
  A: This picture of Lohan's hair color is like a Russet color, Golden darker blonde/light brown with a ...
How to Work my Cowlick11/6/2009
  Q: I have slightly wavy hair and a cowlick in almost exactly the same place as Kristen Stewart. I love ...
  A: You are absolutely right to work with your cowlick. Having a cowlick in the front, like this, is ...
Hair Colour9/1/2009
  Q: I am naturally a light brown....I had my hair highlighted and now there is about 3 inches has grown ...
  A: If you put a gold filler on your hair, then apply chocolate brown or light brown color overall, you ...
Getting rid of ash color5/5/2009
  Q: I just got my hair highlighted. I wanted a golden caramel color as the base with golden highlights, ...
  A: You are on the right path using Joico"s KPak shampoo. This should help remove the greenish tint ...
gross, buildup on colored hair5/4/2009
  Q: I am desperate for advice on how to clean my hair of residue. I use a semi-perm color for many years ...
  A: A common issue with semi permanent color, if applied all over the hair each time it is used, is ...
hair color5/4/2009
  Q: ok so i dye my hair about (4-5) times a year. is it possible for my hair to not grab hair color ...
  A: It depends on how you are coloring your hair, the product you use and the type of coloring. If you ...
Hair Color4/3/2009
  Q: I started coloring my hair myself, actually my daughter applies it because I can't see the back. My ...
  A: Sometimes grey hair can be stubborn. Here are some tips that might help cover your grey more ...
Fine Hair4/2/2009
  Q: I'm a 23 yr old female...and I have very fine hair. I actually have a lot of hair..but because it is ...
  A: A really nice product for fine is Rosemary Shampoo. All natural Rosemary shampoo can be purchased ...
low lights4/2/2009
  Q: I have light blonde lightened/colored hair. My hairstylist puts in dark blonde lowlights and it ...
  A: Somtimes if highlights/lowlights turn copper color at home it can be the water if you have hard ...
curly hair haircut disaster4/2/2009
  Q: I HAVE NATURALLY CURLY HAIR & GET COMPLIMENTS ALL THE TIME. i HAVE NICE CURLS UNTIL MY LAST ...
  A: I am sorry you are having difficulty with your curly hair. If curly hair is not cut properly it can ...
highlights4/1/2009
  Q: the best why to do home highlights with a cap.... and is it best to do it with clean or dirty hair.. ...
  A: If your hair is short, a cap highlighting methods is fine. Make sure you comb or brush your hair ...
Hair Color3/2/2009
  Q: this's Bella & I really need your help.I've got brown-black, medium length hair, brown eyes & very ...
  A: I am going to try to simplify your very many questions about color without getting too complicated ...
hair colouring3/1/2009
  Q: would it work to permanently dye my hair black then bleach it then dye highlights hot pink or would ...
  A: If you want your base color to be permanently black , first decide what strands of hair you want ...
colour correction2/3/2009
  Q: What are the correct quantities of each product when performing a bleach bath? I am studying level 3 ...
  A: Theoretically, if you are removing color from hair an artifical color remover should be used not ...
Colour after bleach?2/3/2009
  Q: I have bleached my hair and my hairdresser advised me not to use a proper hair dye after but rather ...
  A: As long as your hair is not super dry or damaged, you can apply a color with 20 volume developer and ...
Colour after bleach?2/3/2009
  Q: I have bleached my hair and my hairdresser advised me not to use a proper hair dye after but rather ...
  A: When hair is lifted light or bleached the hair cuticle is expanded . Depending on lightness, ...
hair color2/2/2009
  Q: i colored my hair yesterday feb. 1, 09. i colored it auburn and it was a dye from walmart. but the ...
  A: It depends on how many missed pieces and where they are on your head, easy or difficult to get to. ...
perm. hair straightening2/2/2009
  Q: i have a perm. hair straighteing chemical that supposed to last atleast 6 months, however its ...
  A: I cannot recommended using out coded or dated product. It could be the product is just weakened but ...
hair dye and perm2/2/2009
  Q: i have natural ginger/red hair, and i have always dyed it for about 3 years, i would say every 12 ...
  A: If you really want the black out, then please have this done professionally by an experienced ...
Best Shampoo for red hair1/3/2009
  Q: I have auburn hair and I would like to bring out my red more. Which shampoo will bring out my red ...
  A: My suggestion would be to look at the ingredients on bottle. Hopefully it will tell you how much ...
need to get out the red1/3/2009
  Q: I have dyed my hair about a month or a little longer than that. I hate it! I dyed it a dark m red. ...
  A: If you really want the rest of the red out of your hair, you will need to use an artifical color ...
HELP!1/2/2009
  Q: Im only 16 & my hair is very damaged, atleast at the crown & where my ''bangs'' used to be. The ...
  A: Curly hair requires more moisture than any other natural hair type. When curly hair is dry and ...
relaxer1/2/2009
  Q: I just want to know if it is safe for me to put a botanicals texturizer over my relaxer. thank you
  A: I will be honest, I am not familiar with botanical texturizers. Even after doing some research I ...
Highlights - Fine hair damaged1/1/2009
  Q: I have baby fine shoulder length light brown hair. I highlight and lowlight warmer lighter brown ...
  A: I am sorry you have experienced overprocessing with your highlghts. If your hair is a light brown, ...
black was too dark!!!!!12/2/2008
  Q: I dyed my hair black a week ago and I hate it! I can't afford to go to a salon at this time, do you ...
  A: Unfortunately, applying medium brown color over the black color will not make it lighter. ...
dyed hair to dark11/18/2008
  Q: I had my hair dyed about 5 days ago at the salon. It turned out a bit darker then I would like. A ...
  A: You may want to try other less damaging methods first. Shampoo your hair with a really harsh ...
Zac Efron11/17/2008
  Q: I read your answer to Calum on how to get his hair cut like Zac Efron. I've been cutting hair for ...
  A: Welcome fellow hairstylist/designer. You can search on www.pivot-point.com. Pivot Point ...
Highlights11/1/2008
  Q: I had my brown hair highlighted a month ago with a few highlights. The hairdresser said if I wanted ...
  A: If you want your blonde highlights to be warmer in color you can add a warm blonde, beige blonde ...
Frizz-little hairs11/1/2008
  Q: I have shoulder length wavy hair and I have tried many things to solve this problem. My problem is ...
  A: It sounds like your short hair could be from breakage when you did wear it in a ponytail. Sometimes ...
Hair coloring problem11/1/2008
  Q: My hair is naturally an ashy dark blond, but i like to dye it with those store bought kits sometimes ...
  A: This is color lesson 101..color does not lift color. The red color you applied to your hair was ...
correcting too many highlights9/22/2008
  Q: My daugther has dark blonde to light brown hair. She went in for subtle highlights and came out with ...
  A: If she is weaving the lowlights into her hair, then she is NOT covering all the highlights or ONLY ...
correcting too many highlights9/22/2008
  Q: My daugther has dark blonde to light brown hair. She went in for subtle highlights and came out with ...
  A: If the stylist can pick out ONLY the highlighted hair and deposit a color on ONLY those highlights ...
Sticky hair9/22/2008
  Q: My hair has been sticky when wet and dry. It is stuck together and I am not sure what to do about ...
  A: It is very possible your hair is sticky from the sun in. Keep shampooing with a really good ...
dark roots9/21/2008
  Q: I have had my brown hair professionally colored red every 2 months for the past year. The last time ...
  A: Your hair at the root area is new hair/virgin hair and can be retouched. Your hair breaking at the ...
fading haircolor9/21/2008
  Q: I had my natural brown hair colored a deep red about a year ago, since then I've had it colored ...
  A: Dark natural browns usually have a red undertone highlight naturally in their hair. If you really ...
I want to go brown9/20/2008
  Q: I have blonde hair, hazel eyes and fair skin, I would like to go to a brunette, and just a blunt ...
  A: Brunettes are beautiful especially with hazel eyes. Remember, when going darker from blonde you ...
regard to hair rebonding...9/20/2008
  Q: i would to ask that i want to do hair rebounding for second time after 2 years.. so I'm afraid later ...
  A: I am familiar with YUKO reconstructuring or rebonding system and it is wonderful and makes hair even ...
Henna9/20/2008
  Q: I am going to dye my hair with henna from LUSH, I was wondering if I can then treat my hair with ...
  A: Henna is natural color but is considered a metallic dye. You cannot apply permanent hair color to ...
Copper colouring darkening very quickly9/19/2008
  Q: I got my hair coloured on 15th Sept (in a salon). I decided to be brave and go a vibrant ...
  A: Vibrant reds, red/orange/copper brillant tones tend to fade rather quickly. You can look for a ...
perm wave on sun in hair9/19/2008
  Q: is there a problem with doing a permanent wave in hair that has already treated with sun in?
  A: There can be a problem perming hair that has "sun in". Sun In and permanent solution do not mix ...
COLOR9/19/2008
  Q: Could you please tell me how much of the Chi Ionic color I would need to do long, past sholders, ...
  A: Each tube of color usually gives 2 applications. If your hair is extremely long you may need to use ...
Growing Out9/18/2008
  Q: My hair is short (2in) and looks best when it is a bit greasy (~24hrs after I use shampoo). I don't ...
  A: One of the easiest, least expensive products to use for "fly aways" is Bounce fabric softener ...
What shade and product do I use?9/17/2008
  Q: I have been colouring my hair red for almost a year now. My natural hair colour is a chocolate ...
  A: As long as the choice of color in Clairol Herbal Essence is close to your natural level of chocolate ...
6RB9/16/2008
  Q: I have a "Victoria Beckham" short choppy cut that I just recently colored from a warm brown base w/ ...
  A: One of the nicest ways to highlight color is to lift the base of the color while it is on your hair. ...
highlights gone blue/silver9/1/2008
  Q: i had my hair highlighted approx 12 weeks ago... but because of root re growth decided to colour all ...
  A: Most ash based colors have a blue/violet base, some green, that is why your highlights turned blue. ...
hair color9/1/2008
  Q: I wash my hair daily with well water. Now, when I have my hair colored, the color does not hold. It ...
  A: Goldwell has a shampoo specifically designed for well water to remove the mineral deposits. It is ...
zac efron hair8/10/2008
  Q: my hair is similar 2 zac efron, i took a picture of zacs hair in2 my hairdresser and said i wanted ...
  A: Actually taking a picture with you and showing your stylist is usually one of the best way to ...
curly to striaght8/10/2008
  Q: my hair is super curly, like 80's hairstyle curly. i straighten it when i can but it isn't always ...
  A: Curly hair can be beautifully straight with Japaneese Hair Restructuring/straightening systems like ...
Brittle Hair Breaking at Crown8/2/2008
  Q: Ellen, Thank you for your time and help beforehand; I am 25 years old and have partially highlighted ...
  A: It could possibly be from your well water, I have experienced this before with clients having ...
Chemical hair straitening8/2/2008
  Q: I have a client with natural curly hair. It it a very strong wave. To say the least she hates it. ...
  A: If your client truly wants her hair straight, shiny and beautiful one product and hair straightening ...
red to light brown8/1/2008
  Q: i have naturally light brown hair, but a few of months ago i dyed it red and have done once a month ...
  A: If you want to go back to your natural light brown after using red haircolor that is now quite dark ...
damaged hair8/1/2008
  Q: My hair is extremely fine and thin, however, due to my bone structure and size, I've found I need to ...
  A: I am sorry you are having this trouble with your hair. First, always shampoo with a hydrating ...
haircut8/1/2008
  Q: hey,i have an oval face shape and i have wavy thick hair which is up to half of my back and i want ...
  A: I suggest you look at some hairstyle magazines and cut out all the haircuts you like. Then make an ...
Trying to find the right color8/1/2008
  Q: I am naturally a dirty blonde but am trying to get that extra light ash blonde color. I have used ...
  A: If you want to be really light ash blonde, then you may want to use a highlift blonde color. ...
Matrix Socolor6/23/2008
  Q: i am not a hairdresser but, I do my own hair, and I order the color from the US because unless your ...
  A: If I understand correctly, you are using Matrix Socolor. If your trouble area, around face near the ...
hot roots6/23/2008
  Q: I realize it is not a good idea to fix hair color problems at home but I have no money and just have ...
  A: You need to add a little natural brown to your medium red brown color only for your regrowth area. ...
Feathers6/23/2008
  Q: how do you form feathers in your hair if its not layered
  A: I am not quite sure I understand your question. Do you mean how do you get your hair to swirl back ...
hair question6/23/2008
  Q: I am a black male that is trying to grow out his hair. I have short hair that is course and will not ...
  A: Here is a website url that shows and tells about texturizing: ...
hair6/22/2008
  Q: when is the best time to have your hair lightnened before going abroad
  A: Generally I suggest that clients color, cut or change their style about 2 to 3 weeks before any ...
bleaching6/22/2008
  Q: I have a question about bleaching. I have highlighted blond hair and in between the highlights it is ...
  A: You will probably need to do a double process. Bleach all your hair light, then apply a toner to ...
hair color mix up!6/22/2008
  Q: I had a friend who uses the box haircolor and instead of putting the color tube into the peroxide ...
  A: Not to worry, this mistake will not be harmful to your hair. The conditioner mixed with color and ...
hair colour6/22/2008
  Q: I have read that I can lighten my hair with wella perfectone, I am a brunette but would like to go ...
  A: Wella color is a wonderful product. I am more familiar with the professional Wella colors, color ...
Lolights6/22/2008
  Q: My hair is what I refer to as a "Natural Platinum". I'm tired of the boring white and want to put ...
  A: I am sure your hair is quite lovely naturally. Many women try to achieve that natural platinum ...
Static hair driving me crazy!!6/21/2008
  Q: I;ve had the static hair problem on and off for a few months now and can just not figure out what is ...
  A: Yes, what we injest, especially medications, can have an effect on our hair and cause "static" hair. ...
fried hair6/21/2008
  Q: Hey Ellen, I have naturally wavy hair. I dye it blonde and its about half way down my back so its ...
  A: Try using curly hair products, curly hair spray gels, moouse, etc. Apply products, mix a couple ...
hair6/21/2008
  Q: Coconut oil for hair? what type of coconut oil do i put in my hair? the type that is used for food? ...
  A: Here is an excerpt from an article I found about coconut oil, its use on hair In India and Sri ...
Blond highlights gone bad6/20/2008
  Q: So, my friend's mom went to "highlight" my hair at home. We got a Lorielle blond highlighting kit, ...
  A: If apply a medium brown or dark brown semi permanent deposit only hair color over your very light ...
burnt hair!!!!6/20/2008
  Q: ive just had a perm done on my hair and now my hair is sticky and looks singed when i brush it ...
  A: I am so sorry you have had this experience with your perm. If you just had the perm you should call ...
hair turned orange6/20/2008
  Q: I was going to highlight my own hair last night and decided to put the whole kit in my hair to dye ...
  A: Sorry for delay in answering you, hopefully I can still help. You can apply a toner all over your ...
Curly Hair6/20/2008
  Q: I have recently embraced my naturally curly hair. The problem is, no one in my small town can cut ...
  A: As a professional with curly hair, I certainly understand your dilemma. Finding the right stylist ...
hair color6/19/2008
  Q: I had my hair colored and highlighted two weeks ago. My previous stylist had left me with brassy ...
  A: Many times the "grayish" tone from the ash color on porous hair will fade after several shampoos. ...
Blond highlights gone bad6/19/2008
  Q: So, my friend's mom went to "highlight" my hair at home. We got a Lorielle blond highlighting kit, ...
  A: If your hair is now very blonde, apply a medium brown color to soften it, like golden brown in a ...
highlighting dark hair6/18/2008
  Q: I have dark brown hair. I am wanting a variety of highlights. I want depth to my dark flat hair. ...
  A: The best way to describe the variable color you want is to bring some pictures to your stylist You ...
perm6/18/2008
  Q: I want my hair to hae the largest curls possible. my hair length is to the small of my back and it ...
  A: Pictures say a thousand words. Bring pictures of the curl size you want to have. Go onto ...
Dying my hair from blonde to brown.6/17/2008
  Q: my natural hair colour is dark blonde/light brown. at christmas (6 months ago) i dyed it dark ...
  A: Bringing your hair "back" to its natural color from blonde is a corrective color.To get the desired ...
bleached twice, colored twice, still not what i want6/17/2008
  Q: My hair is naturally dark brown with about 25% grey. I had a weird copper brown permanent color ...
  A: You could try very simple first. Shampoo with Shimmer Lights shampoo by Clairol. It is very ...
How do I stop haircut disasters on my naturally wavy hair?6/9/2008
  Q: Every time I go to get a haircut I ask for long layers and they always give me this "shag" cut, with ...
  A: Oh yes..I can sympathize. I have curly hair. It is a mission to find a stylist who can truly cut ...
hairdressing6/9/2008
  Q: what is highlift tint and why is it dufferent?
  A: Highlift color will achieve a blonde color. It is mixed with 40 volume developer, usually develops ...
Natural Boar Bristle Brush6/8/2008
  Q: about natural boar bristle brushes and that they are good for distributing the oils in your hair to ...
  A: If you apply any brush, even a natural boar bristly brush to curly hair you will create great frizz ...
Long Hair6/8/2008
  Q: I have been growing my hair long for almost a year now and more than ever I feel like I want to cut ...
  A: Are you looking to actually straighten your curls or just have less puff. Putting some really light ...
hair colour6/8/2008
  Q: Just wanted to get your opinion on this. I want to get the same hair color as Zac Efron: ...
  A: I suggest you take Efron's picture to a salon and have this color done professionally. He has a ...
Hairstyle6/8/2008
  Q: I'm 16 years old and I have very blonde hair (natural). I like the cut I have now, but I think it ...
  A: I suggest you clip out as many hairstyles in magazines that you like. Bring them to the salon and ...
Red to Blonde6/7/2008
  Q: I have had red hair for just over a year now, I have coloured it about 5 times [including when I ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in replying to you. Many times celebrities wear wigs so changing their haircolor ...
orange hair6/6/2008
  Q: I visited the same Redken certified colorist twice and had my hair highlighted and it was beautiful. ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering your follow up. I believe Sallys sells L'Oreal haircolor. Toners ...
black leading to white?6/5/2008
  Q: I'm 17. A while ago, I dyed my hair black, and after a few months my hair turned white. Not all of ...
  A: Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. This is a mystery. I have never heard of color turning ...
french cap6/5/2008
  Q: My hair is a light brown but over the years has a little gray coming in around the face. I get my ...
  A: I believe a Frenchman developed a coloring method using a "cap", or cap highlighting. I am not ...
orange hair6/5/2008
  Q: I visited the same Redken certified colorist twice and had my hair highlighted and it was beautiful. ...
  A: Try a simple possible solution first, purchase Shimmer Lights Shampoo by Clairol. This shampoo is ...
Toner6/5/2008
  Q: I performed a foil highlight on a person who naturally has a level 6 hair color. I lightened it very ...
  A: You may want to consider trying Shimmer Lights Shampoo by Clairol first before toning. If the base ...
color correction with Goldwell6/5/2008
  Q: My client is a level 5 and we do her all over color a 6R. In the front bang area we bleach and put a ...
  A: If your bang area is a level 8 brillant red, bringing it down to a level 6B, brown, you will need to ...
Metllic dye (n)6/4/2008
  Q: Well, I used Perfect 10 in my hair. And I decided I wanted my hair dyed to match my extensions. My ...
  A: You seem to be on the right road to recovery. You may also consider a deep conditioning treatment ...
Greasy hair after dying6/3/2008
  Q: I recently got highlights in my hair and I'm now noticing that my hair is extremly greasy, I'll wash ...
  A: This is very interesting. I am not familiar with hair becoming "greasy" after a highlighting ...
Haircolor advice: Brown/honey tones.6/3/2008
  Q: 8 months ago, I wanted honey blonde highlights (over hair that was dyed a really really dark brown). ...
  A: You can have a base color with highlights, especially if you are not happy with present base color. ...
Haircolor advice: Brown/honey tones.6/3/2008
  Q: 8 months ago, I wanted honey blonde highlights (over hair that was dyed a really really dark brown). ...
  A: Go to www. goldwellusa.com and into the salon locator, put in your area and a number of Goldwell ...
Home color after salon color5/1/2008
  Q: Good morning. I have had demi permanent color used on my hair by the salon I go to and once or ...
  A: Demi permanent or semi permanent deposit only colors, like Nice N Easy, will deposit color into your ...
Styling4/17/2008
  Q: I have very fine, oily hair. I also have a 'full' fringe which is supposed to cover my high ...
  A: Try shampooing your hair with clarifying shampoo. If you put any product in your hair, this ...
Going blonde4/17/2008
  Q: I have been considering going blonde. Of course I want to go to a salon to avoid a disaster but I ...
  A: Most of the time the choice of blonde color seems to be individual. Many people do not like any ...
Hair coloring4/17/2008
  Q: My natural hair color is medium brown. I've been coloring my hair a medium brown (neutral)mixed with ...
  A: You can eventually get the color back you want, but it may take a little time. Otherwise, you could ...
hair volume and body4/16/2008
  Q: my names katie. my hairs about 16inches long and i love ading volume in my hair so when i go out i ...
  A: You can try just a slight change in your routine. Use a spray gel, spray only onto your root area. ...
hair color - luminize4/11/2008
  Q: I have natural, fine, dark ash blonde hair, very drab, except when seen under lights or the sun. I ...
  A: Never having used Clairol Luminize and not knowing anyone who has, I have read and researched the ...
hair color4/11/2008
  Q: I want to dye my hair blonde but I by roots are dark brown and my hair is highlighted and I wanted ...
  A: Perhaps you should first find pictures in magazines of the color blonde you desire. Then make a ...
Hairstyles to compliment skin4/11/2008
  Q: I'm a 14 year old girl, and have quite a few blemishes and on my face. I was wondering if you could ...
  A: There are several factors to consider. If your hair is long and you want to keep the length, you ...
Foil gone bad4/10/2008
  Q: I had my roots colored with brown; then she added a highlight which was suppose to be ash blond (so ...
  A: Try this first, it is simple and easy, use Clairol Shimmer Lights shampoo. It is blue violet and ...
Fine, thick, wavy hair4/10/2008
  Q: I have thick, fine, wavy hair. Actually, some sections are curly, some are wavy, and around my face ...
  A: You may want to consider leaving your length but having some layers cut into your hair. This will ...
hairdressing/qualifications4/10/2008
  Q: i was just wondering what qualifications you needed to be a hairdresser because i have heard lots of ...
  A: Every state has different qualifications and expected hours needed to be licensed. After completion ...
haircolor problem4/9/2008
  Q: My hair is really porous and it grabbed the demi-permanent color that my hairstylist put on. The ...
  A: The color will eventually fade. You can help speed the process by shampooing with a harsh dish ...
haire color4/9/2008
  Q: I bought a jessica simpson hair extention in r130 that is copper,i decided to change my hair color ...
  A: The level 4 red/copper color will be fine on your dark brown color. However, applying it onto your ...
hairstyle4/9/2008
  Q: My hair falls at the top of my shoulders and has a slight wave. I have tried to straighten out the ...
  A: You may want to consider a few light layers throughout your hair. Or you can consider cutting hair ...
Dyeing Hair4/9/2008
  Q: I dyed my hair red about a month ago.My natural color was ash blonde with lighter highlights. I am ...
  A: Usually red color will fade fairly quickly. To speed the process you can try shampooing with a ...
colour correction4/4/2008
  Q: my client has recently put a shop colour on her hair which is of base 6 and finds her hair too dark. ...
  A: You will need to remove level 6 color from her hair with ARTIFICAL COLOR REMOVER not bleach. This ...
Half-wavy hair wanting to be curly4/4/2008
  Q: I hope you can help me. I have very think, medium length hair that has a slight wave. The bottom ...
  A: The best way to "even" your curl all over is a perm with large rods. However, since you are young I ...
color correction4/4/2008
  Q: Help! I colored my hair, naturally middle-brown, with a vegetable-based permanent dye I bought at ...
  A: You need to ask if this "natural vegetable based permanent" haircolor from the health food store has ...
I would like to know how my red hair would look if I grew it4/4/2008
  Q: I have short orange/blonde hair and i want to know how it would look long. Would it be curly or just ...
  A: Everyone's hair is different. Many natural redheads have their hair turn darker as they get older. ...
naturally curly hair4/4/2008
  Q: Can naturally curly hair have layers? & do you recommend it? my hair looks kinda like this ...
  A: Yes curly hair looks great with some layering. I have naturally curly hair and I face frame my hair ...
curly hair help4/3/2008
  Q: :) Well, I am 18 years old and I really love wearing my hair curly, only problem is, I must wash my ...
  A: There are a few things you could consider doing to your hair at night. Before going to bed you can ...
Corrective color4/3/2008
  Q: I recently got a new client that has bleached white hi-lights and she wanted to go a darker ...
  A: Sounds like your client's hair is so over processed and damaged that the cuticle will not accept or ...
curly hair help4/3/2008
  Q: My curly hair is loved by many people but not me! I have looked at some of the brazilian keratin ...
  A: For shine and some manageability for your curls, try Biosilk silk therapy . It is a wonderful ...
I don't know what hair color suits me best?4/2/2008
  Q: My name is Jennifer Lopez and I have no idea what color to dye my hair. I'm 22 years old and my hair ...
  A: I am sorry, but you did not tell me the color of your hair. Given the fact that you have light ...
toning4/2/2008
  Q: I have a question about toning highlights. I recently had my hair highlighted and lowlighted. The ...
  A: To allow your highlights to look more natural and have some tonal value, color, have more lightly ...
Bleaching application full head3/19/2008
  Q: To do a full head application of bleach....would i start on the hair shaft ...then roots and ends ...
  A: Highlift blonde colors are used on levels 6/7 with purpose of lifting to 10 natural looking blonde. ...
Headache growing out hair color3/18/2008
  Q: I have been highlighting and coloring my dark blonde hair a light blonde for at least 3 years. It ...
  A: OK..you want to be your natural dark blonde color and your hair is now a basicly light blonde. You ...
hi can you help me with this please3/18/2008
  Q: i have a question that i kinda get it but kinda not heehe. my sister have alot of grey hair on her ...
  A: If you need to cover grey in the root area, you will need to use a natural brown or the brown you ...
Getting a Hair Cut3/17/2008
  Q: I have a question about growing out hair. I'm a 19 year old guy and I have had short hair all my ...
  A: You can think about putting some light layering into your hair but keeping the length. Just tell ...
Frizzy and poofy hair3/17/2008
  Q: I've had a hair problem for a year now. I used to have medium to long hair (for men) and it was ...
  A: If you use product in your hair for frizz control you should be fine. There are many products . ...
metallic overtone3/15/2008
  Q: I have been dying my hair red for a long time, I went to the colorist and asked him to make it ...
  A: Try one of the simplest ways, buy Shimmer Lights shampoo by Clairol. It is a blue/violet shampoo ...
taming/styling coarse, poofy hair3/14/2008
  Q: I have thick, coarse, poofy hair that has slight kinky waves but each hair is completely different. ...
  A: Yes..Matrix has a smoothing line that helps keep cuticle closed and tight to help straighten hair. ...
highlighting3/14/2008
  Q: My daughter has brown hair and wants cinnamon red high lights. Can you tell me the best way to do ...
  A: If you highlight over dark copper brown the base of this color, copper will be lighter. ...
Frosted/Permed Disaster3/14/2008
  Q: My hair is frosted and 2 weeks ago got a bad perm - is there anything I can do to get rid of the ...
  A: Helllo Micki: You can actually apply a semi permanent deposit only hair color over your hair for ...
lightening AFTER semi-permanent haircolor3/14/2008
  Q: Yesterday I applied Wella Color Charm lighest ash blond demi-permanent hair color. I used this ...
  A: You can highlight over the semi permanent ash blond Color Charm, but color does not lift color. In ...
hair color correction3/13/2008
  Q: I have naturally ashy brown color hair that I usually get highlights and lowlights in. I recently ...
  A: The stylist who recommended using demi permanent color in between new highlights . This is less ...
Ferria and metallic dyes3/13/2008
  Q: I have been getting my hair done in a salon for about 15 years now but recently got laid off. I ...
  A: If you are too concerned about hair damage, then try to remove the rest of the unwanted color by ...
fine thin hair3/13/2008
  Q: I have very fine, thin hair. When it air-dries, it has a bit of wave, but it's not uniform, and not ...
  A: If you sent pictures to my email, I am sorry but I never received them. Please try ...
taming/styling coarse, poofy hair3/13/2008
  Q: I have thick, coarse, poofy hair that has slight kinky waves but each hair is completely different. ...
  A: If you do not use product in your hair, please start now, it will make a difference. First, make ...
Hair Straightener3/12/2008
  Q: Ellen, I've been wanting to buy a good straightening iron for a while now but can't decide which one ...
  A: The issue with flat irons is actually the hotter they are the better because they will work more ...
Ferria and metallic dyes3/12/2008
  Q: I have been getting my hair done in a salon for about 15 years now but recently got laid off. I ...
  A: If your hair is now a really dark color or dark red/brown color and you now want to go light, you ...
Can I style my hair like this?3/12/2008
  Q: I want to color my hair exactly like how Gisele's hair is in these pictures. I don't know what hair ...
  A: Each of these pictures is slightly different. However, they both show a brown color base on hair. ...
Fine Fine Hair Problems3/12/2008
  Q: I've had really fine, thin hair all my life. Recently it seems that every time I wash it a lot comes ...
  A: One of the best products for fine, thin hair and also for "fall out" hair is...Rosemary Shampoo. Go ...
Glaze over pre-lightened and natural hair3/11/2008
  Q: My base hair color is a dark red/brown dye I did myself (L'Oreal Excellence [professional] Extreme ...
  A: Clairol Nice n Easy Glaze color is fairly new and can be purchased over counter. Here is a link to ...
highlighting3/11/2008
  Q: My daughter has brown hair and wants cinnamon red high lights. Can you tell me the best way to do ...
  A: If she wants to see an all over highlight in her hair, in other words, if she wants to brighten all ...
Conditioner3/11/2008
  Q: I was wondering what the best conditioners are for color treated hair? I have over processed hair. I ...
  A: It sounds like your hair needs to have a good moisturizing or hydrating shampoo and conditioner. ...
drug and dye3/11/2008
  Q: I am on monthly high doses of Solumedral(Steriods) and pain meds & hormones, I take to perms with no ...
  A: I would suggest if you want to color your hair as well as perm (good that perms do take) you may ...
fine thin hair3/11/2008
  Q: I have very fine, thin hair. When it air-dries, it has a bit of wave, but it's not uniform, and not ...
  A: That is a good idea. Please send me photos to my regular email as I cannot usually opent thru this ...
highlighting3/10/2008
  Q: My daughter has brown hair and wants cinnamon red high lights. Can you tell me the best way to do ...
  A: Honestly, I would have to recommend a professional color line like Goldwell, or Wella or Redken. ...
hair color3/9/2008
  Q: is there any way that you can remove metallic from your hair? i started beauty school in august and ...
  A: This is from an article on how to remove Henna or metallic dye from hair: If for some reason you ...
highlighting3/9/2008
  Q: My daughter has brown hair and wants cinnamon red high lights. Can you tell me the best way to do ...
  A: If she has medium to light brown hair and you use a semi permanent deposit only color in the color ...
Help two-toning my hair color3/8/2008
  Q: My current hair color is "burgundy" and I want to color just underneath/ends, with dark brown\soft ...
  A: Use a semi permanent deposit only color for underneath hair in darkest brown or level 2 black. This ...
Hair Color3/8/2008
  Q: I have a friend that has roots of (using socolor)6 1/2 and the rest is a blondish coppery color. She ...
  A: If her natural root area is level 6 and the rest of her hair is approx. a level 8 coppery color, now ...
perm3/7/2008
  Q: I grew my hair during my pregnancy and two months after the birth of my baby I went in for a perm. ...
  A: It is very possible that your hormones were still not quite back to "normal" at two months after ...
Hair question3/6/2008
  Q: Ellen I have a problem, see, Im a male teenager and I want to grow my hair long. The big prob here ...
  A: You can have long hair. Perhaps you have not been using the right products or no products. Try ...
Hair coloring3/5/2008
  Q: I have use a rinse in my hair 6 mos ago and relaxed my hair about 5 weeks ago I wne to the hair ...
  A: Ok..probably the best coloring now would be a semi permanent deposit only color nearest to your ...
highlights/lighten colored dark hair3/5/2008
  Q: I have read a number of posts on this subject--but still not sure how to proceed-need to give my ...
  A: Glad to hear you use permanet color on your regrowth and semi permanent color on rest of your hair. ...
Dry hair3/3/2008
  Q: Here's my problem, dry hair. I have long brown hair and it seem very dry. I have a lot of problems ...
  A: You should use a moisturizing or hydrating shampoo. Goldwell has a wonderful line called Kerasilk. ...
hair colour correction3/3/2008
  Q:
  A: If you apply a semi permanent color like nice n easy in ash it will help to eliminate the remaining ...
how can i keep my hair curly3/2/2008
  Q: But it never stays. The only thing that does work with my hair is straightening it. HELP! how do i ...
  A: I am no sure I understand...do you have naturally curly hair?? If so, the correct products can ...
Oily hair3/2/2008
  Q: I'm fourteen, and I have very oily hair. After I wash it (I have Tressa Clarifying Shampoo,) which I ...
  A: Clarifying shampoo may not be helping you either. This shampoo's function is to remove build up of ...
platnum blonde3/1/2008
  Q: I recently dyed my hair a light golden blonde, but I want it to be a light platinum/white blonde ...
  A: Highlift blonde colors will lift a natural level 6 or 7 brown to a level 9 or 10 blonde with no ...
home hairdying3/1/2008
  Q: i bought a temp wash in washout mahogany colour which look nice and red or my medium brown hair i ...
  A: When you applied the first mahogany color to your medium brown hair, it deepened your natural color. ...
Hair tinting3/1/2008
  Q: I have just coloured my sons hair with permanent colour lifting from base 6ish to 9. It has come ...
  A: You can try to shampoo with Clairol Shimmer lights shampoo. It has a very blue/violet base and ...
my brother's hair3/1/2008
  Q: I was just wondering whether it was possible for boys with short- medium length hair to style their ...
  A: I can see your dilemma, however, if he uses a good deal of product on his hair all the time, it may ...
frost2/9/2008
  Q: I just had my hair frosted today. I have been using the same hairdresser for 30 years. He always ...
  A: If you are unhappy with your color service, you may seriously want to consider returning to your ...
Highlights2/9/2008
  Q: I'm going to put some new highlights in my hair. I did it before and it worked out pretty good. Now ...
  A: This depends on what highlighting procedure. A cap highlighting method is done by pulling hair thru ...
Hair Straightening2/9/2008
  Q: I'm a 14 year old white girl. I have freezy, thick, curly hair. I know I may be young but I wake up ...
  A: There are many hair straightening products and procedures, YUKO Japaneese hair straightening system ...
Highlights2/7/2008
  Q: I am in cosmetology school and I was taught that with foiling, you first use bleach on the areas ...
  A: Congratulations and good luck with your studies in cosmetology. It is a very rewarding profession. ...
how to achieve natural highlights without too much damage2/7/2008
  Q: I have blonde highlights on the top half of my head and the underneath is medium brown which is my ...
  A: Wella Color Touch should give you good grey coverage and blend highlights well enough. This should ...
how to get waves like this2/7/2008
  Q: I would love to know hwo to fix my hair like this. What do I do to make the waves and what products ...
  A: I could not get what you sent to open...sorry. If you want waves in your hair, meaning big loose ...
Coloring over dyed hair2/7/2008
  Q: My natural hair color is light/medium blond (with a little red). In November, I dyed my hair medium ...
  A: There was a time when Prell shampoo was rather "rough" on the hair, however, I am not sure if that ...
highlights and lowlights for red hair2/6/2008
  Q: I'm a natural redhead my hair is auburn,I was wondering what color of highlights and lowlights would ...
  A: If you want lowlights in your natural red hair, you may want to stay in the red tone but different. ...
frizzy hair and oily scalp2/6/2008
  Q: I have long, straight, fine hair. I also have extremely frizzy hair on my scalp. I've always heard ...
  A: Your hair actually needs some hydration. Only use a clarifying shampoo once a month, unless you are ...
too much highlights2/6/2008
  Q: .. i believe professional over highlighted my hair and when its parted its very highlighted on one ...
  A: You can put an semi permanent deposit only color, perhaps a beige blonde, over your hair. It will ...
Colour2/5/2008
  Q: My hair is naturally blond but I have been putting blond highlights in it for years. My regrowth ...
  A: If you have many highlights thru your hair and you now want to return to your natural color, this is ...
mixing color and bleach2/5/2008
  Q: My client's hair is level 3-4 (natural) and wants me to weave in highlights. She doesn't want the ...
  A: Theoretically, you are not suppose to mix bleach with color. You should use a booster in color to ...
how to achieve natural highlights without too much damage2/5/2008
  Q: I have blonde highlights on the top half of my head and the underneath is medium brown which is my ...
  A: If your purpose is to blend some greys, and now you have blonde highlights heavy on your crown area, ...
Bleach highlighting2/4/2008
  Q: . I have been successfully been highlighting my own hair for a couple of years now, using ...
  A: Since you are naturally a light ash blonde, being around level 8 blonde, and fine hair, 30 volume ...
Hairstyle2/2/2008
  Q: Saxe, I wanted to ask about a new hairstyle and what may be attactive for me. I have a bit of a ...
  A: Have you seen hairstyles in magazines that you would like to wear. Cut all and any hairstyle that ...
OMG I NEED BADLY Hair HElp2/2/2008
  Q: I Dont know if my hair is dead or not i know that its ruff on the ends but like when i wash my hair ...
  A: Sounds like maybe you have been doing too much to your hair and it is stressed. A good consult to ...
scrunching2/2/2008
  Q: I've tried scrunching my hair a couple times, but it just doesn't seem to hold as long as I want it ...
  A: If you have naturally curly hair you can use a curl spray gel and curl creme by Loreal together for ...
Blond color with yellow2/2/2008
  Q: Yesterday my stylist colored my strawberry blond hair, beige blond . Then highlighted some with ...
  A: I am sorry you are unhappy with the results of your color. Please do not let this one time ...
hair colour2/1/2008
  Q: I am a 50 year old guy with most of my hair. I dont really like the way it is now-grey/white temples ...
  A: Most men look very handsome and distinguished when their grey begins to show. If you insist on ...
Hair colour2/1/2008
  Q: I have been colouring my hair using permanent dark red/brown colour and want to go lighter for two ...
  A: If you want to be a lighter medium brown, from a dark red/brown, this is a color correction. The ...
Color correction help need immediately1/22/2008
  Q: Last week I lightened my medium ash blonde using Ion level 9 neutral blonde. It turned orange. I was ...
  A: To eliminate orange/brass color from hair you need a color with a blue/violet base. You can use a ...
hair color1/22/2008
  Q: I colored by hair 2 days ago with permanent rich mahogany which is very red(but it did cover my ...
  A: Red colors usually fade fairly quickly. You can try shampooing with a very harsh dish detergent to ...
hair dye1/14/2008
  Q: I dyed my hair black and I absolutly hate it, is there a home remedy for it? If not, what else can ...
  A: Depending how much time has past since you colored, this home remedy usually helps. Shampoo your ...
HAIR COLOR/HIGHLIGHTS1/14/2008
  Q: I HAVE NATURALLY CURLY LIGHTBROWN/AUBURN HAIR. IT IS HAS SOME GREY IN THE FRONT, NOT MUCH MAYBE 15 ...
  A: Oh my goodness, I am so sorry you had this experience. It is so very important to have a color ...
Highlights/all over color1/14/2008
  Q: I can no longer afford highlights. What can I buy in a box to use to maintain my light blonde hair? ...
  A: Your highlights were probably colored with lightener and possibly 40 volume. You need to be careful ...
Hair lightening question1/14/2008
  Q: I'm just wondering what the ratio is of lightening powder to creme developer when lightening my ...
  A: Theory, if you want your hair to lighten more quickly, then the mixture of lightener and developer ...
Business haircut for curly hair1/13/2008
  Q: I have medium-length thick curly black hair and will be going on job interviews across the country ...
  A: I too have curly hair and most important as the cut are just a couple of products. HAIRCUT: You ...
Presage Hair Cutting1/13/2008
  Q: I have short hair, sort of like Lisa Renna style. I wear wispy sometimes and sometimes I curl it ...
  A: From my research, Presage is a treatment for the hair that creates texture, volume and curl, cost ...
Haircolor question1/12/2008
  Q: Ellen, Thank you so much for your time. I am going to color my hair again with Loreal Perference. ...
  A: An ash blonde will help eliminate the yellow/golden. Usually store color, L'Oreal Preference, will ...
hair colour1/12/2008
  Q: I have been dying my hair a dark mahogany for 2 or 3 years - the red brings out my eye colour (grey) ...
  A: Ok..a couple of things to consider. Just so you are aware, if you use semi permanent color and ...
Hair dying complications1/11/2008
  Q: So my natural hair color is a dark brown, but I had been dying it black for the past year. Until ...
  A: In order to get the black or even just "break up" the black color, meaning get some of it out, you ...
hair color1/10/2008
  Q: I colored it to a color that was darker than my own thinking that it wud last but it faded out. Now ...
  A: Apply the Shimmer Lights shampoo about 4 inches away from scalp where the orangish color begins. ...
hair color1/10/2008
  Q: I colored it to a color that was darker than my own thinking that it wud last but it faded out. Now ...
  A: Match the color you use to your root area. Since you have orange color you will probably need an ...
curly haristyle1/10/2008
  Q: How do I get the curly/wavy look that looks like you just left the beach? My hair is straight with ...
  A: There is a new perm that creates that beach look texture and curl. They are protein based perms and ...
cover ashy highlights1/10/2008
  Q: My natural color was a light cool brown, I've had it lightened to a dark golden blonde with lighter ...
  A: If I understand you correctly, you are trying to return back to your natural color, light brown. ...
bleach over already bleached hair1/9/2008
  Q: i just bleached my hair for the first time a couple of night ago. I took off the bleach a little ...
  A: If you need to rebleach your hair do a good conditioning treatment first. This will help keep ...
Colour Correction1/9/2008
  Q: I am currently at college doing my NVQ level 3 in hairdressing, I need to find out how exactly to do ...
  A: Theoretically, if you are removing color from hair an artifical color remover should be used not ...
Vampire Red hair and roots!1/8/2008
  Q: I had been doing my hair platinum blond for about 3 yrs my hair is naturally dark brown so now I do ...
  A: If you use 20 volume developer it will lift one level and do least damage. If you use manic panic ...
hair1/8/2008
  Q: My 91 year old grandmother has white hair,but she says it has no texture,she wants to color it so it ...
  A: Your grandmother may want to consider using a styling product to create texture. She can also try ...
highlights1/8/2008
  Q: I want to tone brassy highlights on dark brown hair without effecting the natural dark brown color? ...
  A: Try using Shimmer Lights shampoo from Clairol. This is a blue violet base (the shampoo is blue in ...
home hair colouring for the first time1/7/2008
  Q: my hair is medium brown my own haircolour i want to go a plum or dark copper or dark auburn im ...
  A: You may want to at the very least get a color consultation with a good salon and color specialist. ...
best hair colour for me?1/7/2008
  Q: I am currently a pearl blonde however I am wanting a different hair colour. I want something that ...
  A: If you want chocolate brown foiled into your hair, then you may want to stay in the brown color ...
correct colour go all blonde all dark brown1/6/2008
  Q: my hair was cut short cuz of damage like the posh look and dark in back light in front highlights in ...
  A: Wow..sounds like color maybe your passion, at least on your own hair. You are right, 30 vol. was ...
how to lighten up roots that are too dark1/6/2008
  Q: I have always had my natural medium brown color colored to a medium brown/auburn color. My hair will ...
  A: You may want to return to your stylist and have her remove some of the dark color with artifical ...
hair brush1/6/2008
  Q: I'm trying to find a hair brush product but I don't know what it is called. This is what it does: it ...
  A: I do know what you are talking about, but I do not know the given name. We always just called it ...
Bleached Hair- yellowness1/5/2008
  Q: I was wondering if there was anyway to get rid of the yellowness or bring the colour down a tad ...
  A: You can try using Clairol Shimmer lights shampoo, it has a very blue violet base and eliminates ...
???1/5/2008
  Q: I was just wondering if you like what you are doing and why??? (This is for school) ANSWER: Hello ...
  A: It is so exciting for me to hear your "passion" for cosmetology. I live in New York State. What ...
Burnt Hair1/4/2008
  Q: My hair was burnt by my beautician. I had just grew my hair out to my shoulders after two years. ...
  A: I hear that you are extremely upset and I am sorry you had to experience this. Please try not to be ...
Gold Hair1/4/2008
  Q: My natural hair color is sandy blonde. From what people tell me. I dyed my hair so many times. ...
  A: It sounds like you have had fun trying many different colors on your hair over time. If your hair ...
lowlights ?1/3/2008
  Q: i have brunette hair & medium skin & i want to get low lights to make my hair a little darker . . i ...
  A: If you want low lights in your hair, try going one or two shades darker than your natural color. ...
???1/3/2008
  Q: I was just wondering if you like what you are doing and why??? (This is for school)
  A: Personally, I gain great satisfaction being able to make people feel better about themselves. When ...
Very frizzy hair and don't know what to do with it!12/23/2007
  Q: I have very frizzy and poofy hair and I can't dye it any lighter than it already is!So I'm going for ...
  A: One of the most important is to make your hair healthy. Shampoo with a moisturizing shampoo and ...
Biracial Hair and Bleaching12/23/2007
  Q: I really want to highlight my hair but I have never had it bleached before. The color I want to add ...
  A: My best advice is to have your hair consulted by a professional colorist at a better salon. ...
oily frizzy hair12/22/2007
  Q: I have waist length straight hair. It's not very thick but it's not very fine either. The ends of ...
  A: Making sure to get a trim every 6 to 8 weeks on your ends will help keep your hair healthy. Shmpoo ...
Brazilian Keratin Treatment12/22/2007
  Q: Will the Brazilian Keratin Treatment work on African American hear? My daughter has very coarse, ...
  A: I found this site that has Q&A about Brazilian Keratin Treatment...scroll down just a little and you ...
developer12/21/2007
  Q: I just moved and I have red hair...my stylist uses matrix socolor in medium red and she gave me some ...
  A: Here is the function of developers (lift is determined by levels...level 2 being darkest(dark dark ...
permanent straightening?12/21/2007
  Q: I'm 14; almost 15 and I have curly frizzy hair. I would like to have it permanently straightened; ...
  A: I am not familiar with this particular product, however, there is Brazilian Keratin Treatment that ...
Volume Developer and Toner12/21/2007
  Q: I will like to ask two questions: Can I use a 40-Volume Developer alone to make my hair platinum ...
  A: If you are lifting your hair to make it blonde, usually a mix with lightener or highlift color and ...
Ash blonde problems12/20/2007
  Q: I just got my hair coloured last night - the stylist did a two colour process with partial foil and ...
  A: Sometimes if a very ash highlift blonde is used for highlighting it will show a "cast" of "grey" ...
Dry, frizzy hair12/20/2007
  Q: "Hey, I am an 18 year old male who has super thick hair. Not only is it thick, it frizzes right ...
  A: Bulk and thickness can be addressed with some layering into your hair. This will help. You can ...
Haircolor12/20/2007
  Q: I used to have blonde and red streaks in my hair a couple of years ago and got bored with that so ...
  A: If you apply a dark red color over your dark brown hair you will probably see some red, but possibly ...
Dry, frizzy hair12/18/2007
  Q: "Hey, I am an 18 year old male who has super thick hair. Not only is it thick, it frizzes right ...
  A: It could mean your hair lacks moisture. Try changing your shampoo to a good hydrating or ...
im thinking about dying my hair blonde...12/18/2007
  Q: im 16 years old and ive been dying my hair since i was 13. i have gotten very thin blonde highlights ...
  A: One of the best ways would be to bring pictures of the color highlights and how you want your hair ...
highlights/new hair color12/17/2007
  Q: I want to change my naturally dark brown hair to a bit of a richer brown color, but I currently have ...
  A: If by richer you mean something like a mahogany or dark chocolate brown, where you have highlights ...
Color correction12/17/2007
  Q: I have very light blonde hair, and have always used a similar shade of boxed product to achieve this ...
  A: Chose a darker shade of blonde in a semi permanent deposit only color. Usually to eliminate yellow ...
Dying naturally black hair?12/17/2007
  Q: My hair is naturally jet black and I have tried to dye my hair before using store bought dyes. I ...
  A: You may want to consider doing a light red with highlighting technique. Your hair will need to be ...
Highlights.12/16/2007
  Q: I used Coulr Rays highlighting to put blonde highlights in my naturally light brown hair about 1 and ...
  A: If you apply a deposit only semi permanent color in dark brown on all your hair, the bleached ...
spiral perm12/15/2007
  Q: I have had a spiral perm for about 2 weeks now, but i was wondering as long as i do not make it a ...
  A: You can try letting your hair dry naturally, then section and straighten with flat iron after it is ...
Wet set hair12/14/2007
  Q: I just got my hair wet set at the salon using rollers and sitting under the dryer. I love the way ...
  A: Try keeping the curls you like from the roller set by just forming or rolling curl and placing with ...
Re: Grey hairs12/14/2007
  Q: Re: Grey hairs Hello, I am 33 years old, I have black hair. For over 10 years now I have ...
  A: I did look at these two websites. I am not familiar with either product so I cannot suggest either ...
hair color12/14/2007
  Q: I have my formula. I have colored my hair before except with the liquid which usually tells you how ...
  A: Just for your own knowledge here is a link that converts grams into ounces. ...
hair color12/14/2007
  Q: I have my formula. I have colored my hair before except with the liquid which usually tells you how ...
  A: Most permanent colors are mixed equal parts developer to color. In other words, 2 oz developer to ...
hair color12/13/2007
  Q: Im black, but im ligt skin i was wondering what color should i use for my skin tone? I'm a light ...
  A: If you are nervous try doing a strand test in your hair. Take a Copper red and a copper golden ...
hair color12/13/2007
  Q: Im black, but im ligt skin i was wondering what color should i use for my skin tone? I'm a light ...
  A: You probably would look good in warm colors. If your natural hair is light light brown, you could ...
hair dyeing12/13/2007
  Q: Can i use store-bought dye on my relaxed hair? ANSWER: Hello Erika: You may want to consider using ...
  A: I would recommend if you want highlights to have it done by a professional colorist. Using ...
hair dyeing12/12/2007
  Q: Can i use store-bought dye on my relaxed hair?
  A: You may want to consider using only deposit semi permanent color on your hair if you are using ...
my hair is too light12/12/2007
  Q: I JUST GOT MY HAIR HIGHTLIGHTED BLONDE AND IT IS TOO LIGHT WHAT SHOULD I DO TO HAD WARMTH, DO NOT ...
  A: You can apply a deposit only semi permanent hair color on your hair. This will add warmth to the ...
hair dye advice12/12/2007
  Q: i have blonde hair [dyed] and use to have bleach put through it. im naturally mousy brown and would ...
  A: If you want to go back to your natural brown color or close to it, and your hair is now bleached ...
over dying12/11/2007
  Q: Basically about a month ago, I bleached my red died hair (natural brunette)and it went slightly ...
  A: You cannot lift color with color. In other words, if you apply a lighter color over your deeper ash ...
I want to gradually lighten my hair.(which is dark brown)12/11/2007
  Q: I've seen hair lighting products before.and i don't know what to use.my hairs on the darker side of ...
  A: One of the more natural ways to lighten dark brown hair is to put soft highlights in your hair. ...
help!12/11/2007
  Q: I had a light golden brown with gold highlights, my roots came in so I dyed it with Feria ultra ...
  A: The ultra light golden blonde probably is Feria's ash and more than likely had a green base. That ...
food coloring12/10/2007
  Q: This morning, I accidentally got a huge dot of food coloring on my hair which I had to correct by ...
  A: Food coloring will stain your hair, skin, like it does when you do Easter eggs. Try washing it out ...
Over-Processed hair12/9/2007
  Q: Greetings; I have a problem on my hands. Yesterday, I had black hair... I decided that I would like ...
  A: I am so sorry you had such a traumatic experience with your hair color. Now that your hair is ...
hair dye problem12/9/2007
  Q: i have dark brown hair, but have bein dying ot blonde for years, now after a couple of washes, it ...
  A: Try using Clairol Shimmer Lights shampoo. It has a blue base (you will see it is blue in color) and ...
help with my new hair do- how to correct the colour?12/8/2007
  Q: I had my hair coloured and cut yesterday and I really don't like it. Need help please!! I had ...
  A: I am sorry you had such a bad experience. Excuse me for being tardy with an answer for you. First ...
hair color12/8/2007
  Q: I used a non-permanent hair color but it doesn't wash out as fast as the roots show. I'm ready to ...
  A: You are absolutely right and I am sorry you had to experience this. Deposit only color will build ...
hair color and perms12/8/2007
  Q: I have fine and thin medium brown hair with a few gray hairs. Last summer, I got blondish ...
  A: Theory is, perm first then color. Just make sure the perm being used is for highlighted ...
Is there a secret to getting the "shaggy" hair look?12/6/2007
  Q: I've had the clean cut short hair and spiked bangs look since I was about 11. Now that I'm 19, I ...
  A: The "shag" haircut has been around for quite sometime. There are just variations of the cut longer ...
Colour Correction12/5/2007
  Q: Naturally my hair colour is medium brown, but seven months ago I bleached it at home. It went a ...
  A: This is a color correction. Initially when you wanted to go back to brown from your bleach, your ...
iv dyed my hair red, now i want it blonde?12/4/2007
  Q: Iv ben dying my hair red for a couple of years. im naturally a brunette. but now i want to try ...
  A: The first is that color does not lift color. In other words, if you apply a blonde color on your ...
highlights12/4/2007
  Q: my roots are dark brown and my ends have a red tent(natural) how ever i also use relaxers in my hair ...
  A: Especially since you relaxe your hair, it is recommended you have this color service performed by a ...
I've got poblems!?!11/11/2007
  Q: My hair is curly (corkscrew) frizzy and NEVER wants to coorperate with me. I know nowthat i can not ...
  A: I too have curly hair. It is extremely important you find a stylist who is familiar with curly hair ...
Hair Color That's Right For Me11/10/2007
  Q: My hair right now is dark brown, and I am kind of pale and sometimes tan. I have a peach undertone ...
  A: To ascertain the absolute best haircolor for your skintone, you should consider a color consultation ...
joico hair color11/9/2007
  Q: i have a a tube of joico ruby red color i have about a 6 level hair w/ highlights and i am worried ...
  A: What is your current level 6 color with highlights. Is it brown with highlights. The highlights ...
Nice & Easy11/9/2007
  Q: I recently went to have a perm on my colored hair. I use Nice and Easy. I was told they would not ...
  A: It may have nothing to do with the particular product line and more with color build up on your ...
Son's Bad Hair Color11/9/2007
  Q: My son has always had naturally light brown hair with natural blond highlights...very nice color. In ...
  A: The highlighting technique used depends on how long his hair is at the time of coloring. If it is ...
hair color11/9/2007
  Q: I am getting my hair colored this weekend by a salon and it seems no matter where I go they always ...
  A: Let me see if I can help with a couple of things. Your age has nothing to do with how your hair ...
Highlights gone wrong11/7/2007
  Q: I went to a new Salon to get my hair highlighted. My hair has always been in great condition and ...
  A: Sorry you had this experience. One product you can use to help your hair is Kerasilk Shampoo by ...
Son's Bad Hair Color11/7/2007
  Q: My son has always had naturally light brown hair with natural blond highlights...very nice color. In ...
  A: The simpliest,and probably best for his hair,for him to get best results is to stay with his natural ...
Hair color11/7/2007
  Q: I am a 23 year old African-American woman. My hair is naturally a dark brown. I got it dyed about 6 ...
  A: You would texturize your regrowth first. It is just like a perm on Caucasian hair, perm first then ...
bob haircut for rebonded hair11/7/2007
  Q: is a bob haircut good for rebonded hair? i have long thick wavy hair and i'm planning to have a ...
  A: Good question. You might want to consider rebonding first then cutting simply because your hair ...
Straighteners Improvement, maybe..11/6/2007
  Q: My wife received a Thio Based treatment in Colombia. Her results are awesome. It's been months and ...
  A: I know there is a Brazilian thermo straightening product where you do not have to wait to shampoo. I ...
haircut and color.11/6/2007
  Q: Um so, I'm an African-American girl and I have been relaxing my hair for about 2-3 years. Even ...
  A: It is not recommended that you use bleach on relaxed hair especially if it is dry and damaged hair. ...
which blonde?11/6/2007
  Q: i have been colouring my hair now for 3years with nice and easy cool natural summer blonde which at ...
  A: If you can be patient and let your haircolor grow out, then you can apply a deposit only golden ...
hair color correction Needed11/6/2007
  Q: my natural hair color is light brown with a good deal of gray. 8 days ago went to have my hair ...
  A: I am so sorry you had such a bad experience especially since you showed pictures and had a color ...
hair dying....11/5/2007
  Q: hey there! I'm a natural blonde but decided to bleach my hair around 2/3 months ago to try make it ...
  A: You can apply a semi permanent deposit only color on your bleached hair. This would give it a ...
which blonde?11/5/2007
  Q: i have been colouring my hair now for 3years with nice and easy cool natural summer blonde which at ...
  A: Store colors with ash tend to have a green base. That is why your hair turned these colors. I ...
hair dresser disaster.11/5/2007
  Q: I recently went to a hairdresser, asking for some golden blond highlights. Unfortunately I came out ...
  A: I am sorry you have an unpleasant experience with your highlights. The next time you venture into ...
Hair colour11/5/2007
  Q: I am a natural redhead and fancy a change. What colour do you recommend? My hair is quite a light ...
  A: Honestly, NATURAL red heads are one of the most stunning beautiful hair colors. Natural redheads ...
hiii!!!!11/5/2007
  Q: em a 16yr old gal.wanna straighten ma hair its been past 2yrs....but lukin at d results of ma rends ...
  A: Any Japaneese Hair straightening system will make your hair "pin" straight, stick straight, smooth ...
hiii!!!!11/4/2007
  Q: em a 16yr old gal.wanna straighten ma hair its been past 2yrs....but lukin at d results of ma rends ...
  A: I am not understanding if you already had some type of straightening performed on your hair in the ...
hair help11/4/2007
  Q: So here is the situation: I dyed my hair from a box. It was a spur of the moment kind of thing. ...
  A: I am sorry you are having to experience this hair problem. Go to your health food store and ...
Color Correction11/4/2007
  Q: Ellen, My sister had her hair colored last night. The stylist in her college town put a level 3 ...
  A: Since this color is very recent I would suggest trying something simple first. Many times a deep ...
Perming style.11/4/2007
  Q: Alright, so I want to get my hair permed. I don't want the tight curls type look, but more of the ...
  A: This is a url of long curly hairstyle: ...
straightning11/3/2007
  Q: what is the best hair spray to protect my hair when i am straightning?
  A: Normally hairspray is no used while straightening hair but after the straightening process. Your ...
Colour correction on blonde highlights!11/2/2007
  Q: yesterday I had my hair highlighted at a salon. I asked for cool white blonde lights with no ...
  A: You are probably right...just adding brown to your highlights will not hold. Perhaps since you were ...
Help! what hair color will work with my skin tone?11/2/2007
  Q: how are you? I've been dying my own hair at home since I was 14(I'm 27 now). I was naturally a ...
  A: The only pictures that would open is where you are wearing a hat. Sorry. You seem to be on the ...
Lowlights11/1/2007
  Q: I have dark brown/light black hair. I have never dyed it before, but I really am interested in dying ...
  A: One of the best ways to see if you like color is to test strand. Just take a strand of hair, near ...
relaxer11/1/2007
  Q: im white, 17 year old female, i have poofy wavey and semi curly hair. Its to much to wake up get a ...
  A: I do not recommend you have a Relaxer (chemical service for ethnic hair) on your hair. The ...
Demi-permanent color over highlights10/15/2007
  Q: I got highlights done about 2 weeks ago. The highlights were not done properly - I wanted beige ...
  A: The stylist who applied your golden brown semi permanent color was right to tell you that this color ...
hair relaxer10/15/2007
  Q: i have fairly long and very curly caucasian hair. I have spent the last 20 years battling it and can ...
  A: I would not recommend using a relaxer on your hair at all. I have curly hair. When I wanted my ...
Can't get hair to change10/14/2007
  Q: Two days ago I put a Clairol Med Brown on my hair. It is way too dark and so today I bought a box ...
  A: Sorry for delay in answering your question. This is color 101...color does not lift color. In order ...
also if i want my normal hair color back..10/13/2007
  Q: ) i was also wondering if i wanted my normal hair color back quickly... how could i speed up the ...
  A: If you want your natural hair color back, please DO NOT "strip" your color. Just be patient. ...
blonde hight lights with dark hair...10/13/2007
  Q: hey Ellen. My names Lydia, and I'm 15 years old. And four days ago i colored my hair to which was ...
  A: Your sources are correct. You do take the risk of your highlights turning orange if you choose to ...
Hair color/dull hair10/13/2007
  Q: Hope you are doing well today. My problem is that I can't seem to find a hair color suitable for my ...
  A: One of the last sentences of your questions you say you "would love to have a light brown hair color ...
question10/13/2007
  Q: my hair is sholder lenght with a lot of layers, i really want to curl my hair i have a 1 inch curler ...
  A: Are you using product in your hair before using the curling iron...you need a spray gel or moouse in ...
colouring my hair10/12/2007
  Q: when i was very young, about two, i had bright auburn hair. the pictures of me at that age i ...
  A: Natural redheads are most stunning and beautiful. It can be difficult to recreate that color and ...
Plat blonde hair crazyness!10/12/2007
  Q: I have had my hair done plat blonde for 3 yrs now my natural hair is dark brown.Well I went to the ...
  A: It sounds like you are in quite a hair predictament. If you expressed your desire to return to ...
semi permament w/ permanent highlight10/12/2007
  Q: I recently used a semipermanent all over my hair and my hair color is about a few shades darker than ...
  A: Sorry this answer is late getting to you. Adding highlights over semi permanent color is definitely ...
hair dye10/12/2007
  Q: im allergic to a hair dye, i did the patch test and it bburnt my skin is there anything i cn use ...
  A: You were smart to "patch test". Sometimes deposit only colors or truly temporary colors (shampoo ...
Ashblonde and orange10/12/2007
  Q: Help! Have dark blonde hair and get it highlighted with an ashblonde colour. My hairdresser ...
  A: If you just had a highlight and lowlight service performed by a stylist you have been seeing for ...
Hairdresser ruined my hair...please help10/11/2007
  Q: I had my hair highlighted approx 4 weeks ago but my colourist got my usual colours wrong and ...
  A: I am sorry this answer is late in getting to you. It seems you have had quite a time with salons, ...
Toner Color10/11/2007
  Q: I had my highlights done yesterday, but I don't really like the shade of blonde that my hair was ...
  A: Since you JUST had your hair highlighted, you may want to consider returning to stylist and ...
help???????????10/10/2007
  Q: i got my hair permed last july..the results were awful..i wanted to have big curls but all they gave ...
  A: You can have your retouch or regrowth area rebonded or permed. This is obvioulsy new hair and has ...
Corrective color and hair damage10/10/2007
  Q: I went to the salon with to have my grey covered and to get a blonde weave. The stylist suggested ...
  A: I am so sorry you had such an horrific experience with your color. So so much color, I am sure your ...
Straightening hair naturally10/5/2007
  Q: Is it true that the traditional hot oil treatment(... By heating the herbal oil until warm, then ...
  A: Hot oil treatments will bring moisture into your hair. They do not straighten the hair. It is ...
highlights and frizz10/5/2007
  Q: I have been getting highlights for about 7 years, yesterday i just got it dyed dark (my natural hair ...
  A: If your hair is dry and damaged and you recently had color by a professional stylist, I am sorry ...
ashy-looking highlights10/4/2007
  Q: Ellen: I recently used an over-the-counter permanent "medium COOL brown" to go back to my natural ...
  A: If you apply reddish brown color to highlighted hair it may definitely turn some shade of pinkish. ...
Pemanent10/4/2007
  Q: Is there a type of permanent for fine, straight hair that can create curls NOT waves?
  A: The type of perm to use is determined by strength of perm needed and type of perm rod. Many times ...
Red hair10/3/2007
  Q: Sorry this will be long. I have been dying my hair a dark red shade for about 2 years now. I ...
  A: I know you dont want to hear this but if you really want to go back to blonde and have your hair ...
hair color10/2/2007
  Q: i have long very thick hair and i have ben hilighting it for many years,the underneath of my hair is ...
  A: Many times when lowlights are placed on highlighted hair it is to break up the color. A deeper ...
Platinum disaster10/2/2007
  Q: I have naturally black hair and have had highlights in it for the past 5 months then I went platinum ...
  A: More than likely what has happened is your cuticle is "blown" open and will not accept any more ...
Dye My Hair Light Brown?10/1/2007
  Q: Well I've been a bit hesitant in changing my hair color but I'm positive I want to do it. But I'm ...
  A: There are a couple of things you should consider. Although your hair is now colored a very dark ...
post pardom hair loss10/1/2007
  Q: The hair around my face fell out after I had my last child. The entire area from ear to ear was ...
  A: I am sorry you are going thru such anguish with your hair. I have experienced this hair "fall out" ...
hair toner9/30/2007
  Q: Ellen, Thank you for your time. I have colored my hair with Loreal Preference. I had dark blond ...
  A: YES..try Shimmer Lights shampoo first, that may just do the trick. It works great. If not, a toner ...
want it straight back9/30/2007
  Q:
  A: If the haircolor you are using is strong and contains a lot of ammonia, this can dry your hair and ...
haircut?9/30/2007
  Q: saxe! i am 14 years old and am considering a haircut. i am asian(japanese) and am quite tan. i have ...
  A: Actually an oval shaped face is the perfect shape and goes well with just about any haircut. Side ...
Different shade of blonde?9/29/2007
  Q: My hair is naturally dark blonde, but I have been dying it for quite a long time, generally light ...
  A: If your hair goes slightly brassy, even though you are naturally dark blonde you obviously have a ...
hair colour9/28/2007
  Q: my hair is naturally dark but i have blonde highlights ion my hair which i have gradually had added ...
  A: If ALL of your hair has been highlighted and now you want the underneath to be black, the ...
TAKING THE BLACK OUT OF MY HAIR9/28/2007
  Q: i colored my hair about 2 years ago black. now i want to dye it light brown but when i did a color ...
  A: YES..absolutely do a deep conditioning treatment to your hair. Also use Rosemary shampoo, you can ...
Removing Semi-Permanent Hair Color9/28/2007
  Q: I'm naturally a dishwater blond and had been highlighting (not super excessively) for years. Almost ...
  A: There are "artifical color remover" products that remove the artifical color, and do not touch ...
Hair Color Help9/27/2007
  Q: My hair is naturally a dark natural blonde. I have been getting my hair highlighted for 2 years, and ...
  A: This is the difference between toner and semi permanent color. A toner is mixed with 20 volume and ...
ASHY HAIR after low lights9/27/2007
  Q: I had my hair professionally done by my friend, we are both stylists but I no longer do hair. My ...
  A: If your hair is overly bleached, you know that your cuticle is now blown open. This makes your hair ...
Rebonding9/26/2007
  Q: i'ave read your answers n dey were very useful, thanks. My question is bout Rebonding. Few said, ...
  A: Yes it is true ususally only retouches are necessary. However, it is very important to maintain the ...
Using hair stylers9/26/2007
  Q: Respected , I've a hair styler "Philips Geometricks 8 in 1". I' ve few queries; if you please ...
  A: In answer to your questions: But in "Philips Geometricks 8 in 1" manual it has instructed: " Never ...
volume developer9/26/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of volume 40 clear developer and i was wondering if its supposed to look like ...
  A: Clear developers will be more "watery" or thinner than creme developers. Usually they have a pretty ...
heart medication effects on perms9/24/2007
  Q: My mother had a heart attack last Nov. Since then , she has been on several meds- bloodthinners, ...
  A: I didn't realize that Ogilvie perms still existed..wow. If my memory serves me correct, Ogilvie was ...
platform artists9/24/2007
  Q: k..i am going to cosmo school. i have a report due on platform artists. TOMORROW! i can't find ...
  A: Platform artists are those you see when you go to hairshows. They are the educators on stage who ...
Hair Color9/24/2007
  Q: My natural hair color is a dirty blond, I had been getting it highlighted for 10+ years. I decided ...
  A: I am sorry you have been having this problem. The first time you decided to return to your ...
mixing colors9/24/2007
  Q: my question is it okay to save the unused portion of dye in a tube not mixed with the developer? I ...
  A: If your colors are definitely in "tube" form, then yes you can keep the rest of the tube for next ...
Finding a great Hairstyle for an Overweight Woman9/23/2007
  Q: I need a new hairstyle!! I am 5'10" and overweight. I have an oval face shape, very very thick, ...
  A: Did you know oval face was perfect facial shape...true. Try a pixie cut...it is just wash and wear. ...
non permanent hair color over highlights9/23/2007
  Q: I normally get highlights or a mix of highlights and lowlights every few months to cover the grey in ...
  A: Good color sense. YES..use a semi permanent deposit color to blend the highlights. You can mix ...
Blonde to brown to blonde hair color9/23/2007
  Q: I am a natural blonde who use to highlight my hair all the time. ABout 5 months ago I decided to go ...
  A: Answer to youryou have a couple of choices. You can have the dark color removed, by a professional ...
rebonding & coloring/highlights9/23/2007
  Q: I had rebonded my hair late august. How long till i am able to highlight or dye my hair without ...
  A: I apologize for the delay in replying to your question. There are different rebonding techniques ...
what hair color would suite me best?9/21/2007
  Q: i have naturally dark dirty blonde hair. I seem to be constantly dying my hair dark brown then light ...
  A: Please do not color your hair all black, you really will be sorry especially since you like changing ...
Trouble with my hair color...9/21/2007
  Q: For the past few weeks, I have been constantly trying to figure out what hair color would be best ...
  A: One of the nicest ways to color, especially for dark blonde/light brown heads is to deepen the color ...
curly hair9/21/2007
  Q: I have always wanted a chin length bob. I have curly hair but in the winter I can do it pretty ...
  A: A bob generally has a little "tuck under" at bottom. If you are using a flat iron, I am surprised ...
hair care9/21/2007
  Q: I just read in a magazine that you should only shampoo your hair like 2x a week but condition it ...
  A: Did some research on Clairol Shine Happy. It does state that is has some peroxide. However, it was ...
bleaching/dying hair...9/19/2007
  Q: My natural hair color is reddish/brown. I dyed my hair black on a regular basis for about two ...
  A: Wow..lots of color going on. First lets get some hydration in your hair. If you haven't yet, get a ...
hair color9/18/2007
  Q: I have naturally medium brown hair. I have always had blonde highlights weaved throughout. My roots ...
  A: The best way to let your hair grow out is to apply a semi permanent deposit only medium brown color ...
too much red9/18/2007
  Q: ANSWER: Hello Karyn: The good news is... red colors usually tend to fade quickly. Unless your hair ...
  A: Yes..dishwashing detergent..although today everything is made mild and environmentally friendly. If ...
hair tinting9/18/2007
  Q: I have always had my hair bleached but now i would like to use high lift tint instead because it ...
  A: I am so glad you asked this question before doing this color. You can ONLY USE HIGHLIFT COLOR ON ...
too much red9/18/2007
  Q: Hi - I wanted to go richer/darker with my color for fall so I used socolor 5cg on my light ...
  A: The good news is... red colors usually tend to fade quickly. Unless your hair is very porous, this ...
blonde hair colour9/17/2007
  Q: I'm really confused over what shades of blonde hair colour will suit my skin tone and was wondering ...
  A: I would love to view your picture, but I could not get it to open. When put this url in browser it ...
lowlights on top of semi-permanent9/17/2007
  Q: I had a dark brown semi permanent put on my hair today, its turned out kind of plummy which i ...
  A: You have had lowlights in your naturally light brown base hair for 3 years...if lowlights were warm ...
messed up hair colour!!9/17/2007
  Q: I have dyed my boyfriends naturally light brown hair blonde and it has gone slightly yellow! We want ...
  A: You have a couple of choices...you can use a toner in beige family and this will remove the yellow. ...
Bleach/Color9/17/2007
  Q: I have been dying my hair red for around 10 years now. Different shades both professionally done and ...
  A: I must say, it is interesting that the Shimmer Lights continues to leave you orange. Even though, ...
curly hair9/16/2007
  Q: Ellen, you said that you have curly hair. My hair is curly too. It is working alot better for me ...
  A: I can certainly relate..believe me. Let's start from the beginning. Shampoo with either curl ...
Hair Colour9/16/2007
  Q: I've been having blonde highlights put through my hair for many years and then my Nana when i was ...
  A: You hair keeps coming back to blonde because it is not absorbing all the brown color being applied. ...
coloring9/16/2007
  Q: I have been a light blonde all my life.I'm wanting to know if I dye my hair what color would look ...
  A: I am sure your light blonde hair is beautiful by itself. If you like dimensional color, you can ...
hair extensions9/16/2007
  Q: I did a dumb thing. This past week I spent $500 on hair extensions. When I left the salon, it ...
  A: I am a little confused...did you ask them to cut off 5 inches when you returned because you did not ...
Hair9/15/2007
  Q: Is there any way to get your hair to grow faster?
  A: Keep your hair healthy and it will grow. Rosemary will help. Buy Rosemary shampoo at a health ...
Color Hair9/15/2007
  Q: I found that my hair was all white at age 60 when I stopped dying it. I left it that way for 9 yrs. ...
  A: I understand completely. Honestly, platinum and white are pretty much the same, not much ...
hot rollers9/15/2007
  Q: I am looking for a travel set of hot rollers that are 2 to 3 inches. Does any one company make ...
  A: You know this is a great question because I have been looking for large hot roller myself for my ...
hair9/15/2007
  Q: Two of my friends just got extensions, one of them got $100 clip on extensions that aren’t real hair ...
  A: Jello Holli: You look like a lovely young lady. You have fine very pretty hair. Please find ...
frizzy hair9/14/2007
  Q: My 15 year old daughter has long wavy hair. When she turned 13, the bangs she had became extremely ...
  A: Most girls her age still want to be able to wear their hair up because of gym or sports etc. ...
platinum color9/14/2007
  Q: I am a dark haired women that has decided to try platinum for awhile. After bleaching my hair 2x I ...
  A: Ok..let me explain and help. After your bleaching, when your hair was yellow/orange you should have ...
high lights9/14/2007
  Q: what high lights can a person get if they have black hair or very dark brown? i want the high lights ...
  A: If you hair is very dark, and you are considering highlights, I suggest you have this done by a ...
highlights9/14/2007
  Q: ok i have dark brown hair basicly chocolate colored and brown eyes and i am very fair skinned, i ...
  A: If the highlights are a soft color, like carmel,on dark hair, you should not have to retouch for a ...
thinking of dyeing my hair dark brown9/13/2007
  Q: ) I have naturally dark blonde hair, and about a year ago I dyed it a lighter shade of blonde ...
  A: My concern with "double" store color is the ammonia content of these colors. Unfortunately, store ...
bleaching a dark flat top9/13/2007
  Q: ) I'm a female with very short hair...a kind of flat-top. The back and sides are cut with a 1/4" ...
  A: If you can wear this style it is a great look, I love it!! Peroxide or developer is what causes the ...
highlights9/13/2007
  Q: ok i have dark brown hair basicly chocolate colored and brown eyes and i am very fair skinned, i ...
  A: Many times clients will have a few highlight only the top first to see if they will like highlights. ...
thinking of dyeing my hair dark brown9/12/2007
  Q: ) I have naturally dark blonde hair, and about a year ago I dyed it a lighter shade of blonde ...
  A: I will try to explain and simplify. Color has a level system. Levels going from level 2 darkest ...
fixing my yellowish highlights9/12/2007
  Q: I tried to highlight my hair with a two color system. My hair is now really close to a yellow ...
  A: I am sorry you had this problem. Trying to lighten hair especially trying to create two tonal ...
In between highlights9/11/2007
  Q: I have high/low lights on my medium blonde hair (combo of golden and ash colors). My hair got ...
  A: This is a great question for highlighted hair with the ending of summer. Thank you for asking ...
Split ends9/11/2007
  Q: My hair has really bad split ends. When I trim my hair (even 2-3 inches) as the hair gets cut off ...
  A: It sounds like your hair is crying for moisture. Also, be aware of what you are eating. Try ...
BLEACHING HAIR ON DEAD BODY9/11/2007
  Q: MY DAUGHTER IN LAW PASSED AWAY FROM PANCREATIC CANCER. SHE HAD UNDERGONE RADIATION AND CHEMOTHERAPY ...
  A: My deepest sympathy to you and your son for your loss. After the body is prepared, I know hair and ...
spiral perms9/11/2007
  Q: ANSWER: Hello Soma: Generally speaking, spiral perm is performed on longer hair using a special ...
  A: As with any perm, DO NOT brush your hair. You can gently pick thru curls or even just use your ...
Help with colored/bleached hair9/10/2007
  Q: I tried to get a new look and wanted to bleach the top layer of my hair. (I have naturally dark ...
  A: The simpliest and easiest remedy is to purchase a shampoo called Shimmer Lights by Clairol. It is ...
correcting blonde9/9/2007
  Q: I have always had it highlighted and it is a dirty blonde color naturally, but it has been about 7 ...
  A: Since a toner is mixed with 20 volume developer and will be applied all over your hair, it will lift ...
spiral perms9/9/2007
  Q: thanks
  A: Generally speaking, spiral perm is performed on longer hair using a special perm rod creating a ...
Dying Hair Grey9/9/2007
  Q: before I ask, I have one question first. I've had the short kinda curly hair for my whole life now, ...
  A: Remember this is a temporary color, like a color spray or color wand. You want to make sure it will ...
correcting blonde9/8/2007
  Q: I have always had it highlighted and it is a dirty blonde color naturally, but it has been about 7 ...
  A: The first thing you need to do is put some moisture back into your hair . Give it a really good ...
New hairstyle for an old woman!9/8/2007
  Q: I'm looking for some ideas for a new hairstyle. I am 53 years old - but some say that I look a ...
  A: One style to consider is "face framing" having your hair cut keeping most of length and frame your ...
Dying Hair Grey9/8/2007
  Q: before I ask, I have one question first. I've had the short kinda curly hair for my whole life now, ...
  A: There are services to straighten hair even the curliest. Unfortunately, it is not recommended for ...
MY 5 YEAR OLD AND A PERM9/7/2007
  Q: I MADE THE DECISION TO GET MY DAUGHTER A PERM TODAY.SHE HAS REAL COURSE HAIR.I DON'T WANT HER HAIR ...
  A: If you had the "perm" done professionally, they should have explained necessary maintenance and ...
highlights9/7/2007
  Q: ok i have dark brown hair basicly chocolate colored and brown eyes and i am very fair skinned, i ...
  A: If you are going to highlight over your natural darkish brown hair, a carmel color highlight is ...
changing hair color9/7/2007
  Q: I am a natural ash blonde, the past three years i have been coloring it a extra light natural blonde ...
  A: Theoretically ash will eliminate the gold/yellow in your hair color. If you are staying the same ...
brown to blonde9/6/2007
  Q: Ellen, My hair was naturally blonde growing up, and has turned darker the older I've gotten. I have ...
  A: I certainly understand and appreciate your financial situation. However, removing your brown color ...
natural color9/6/2007
  Q: I have been Blonde my whole life but with the age my natural color is growing out really dark like a ...
  A: Having thyroid issues can sometimes create havoc with your hair, especially in beginning with ...
well water9/6/2007
  Q: I have that nasty well water looking hair from my new house's water. Some one told me to try the ...
  A: If you are referring to hard water from your well water, there are shampoos especially for hard ...
Hair care9/6/2007
  Q: I currently just got blonde highlights. I have very thick and long hair and now the highlights dried ...
  A: The first thing you can use is a good hydrating shampoo and conditioner. This will replenish and ...
texturizers9/5/2007
  Q: Can you put a texturizer over relaxed hair without it damaging your hair?
  A: I am sorry to tell you, simply put, NO. Each has its own chemical component and should not be used ...
treatment? after highlighting or color9/5/2007
  Q: The salon I go to to get my hair colored and highlighted always wants to do a "treatment" then after ...
  A: Your hair is made of protein called Keratin. If your hair is dry or damaged a conditioning ...
Color too red9/4/2007
  Q: I went to a new hairdresser today. I had light brown hair with blonde highlights. I wanted it all ...
  A: I am so sorry that your simple request to turn your light brown highlighted hair to all medium brown ...
Sun in9/4/2007
  Q: about a week ago i bought sun it to get a lighter shade of color (my hair color is dark brown) it ...
  A: Why do you need to tell anyone what you used in your hair, don't be embarassed. It sounds like it ...
hair colour??? (continued!)9/3/2007
  Q: sorry just sent you a message on blonde hair colour and forgot to send a link of my photos! here it ...
  A: This link brings me to My Space main page. There are no pictures of you. Sorry. If your hair is ...
Kool-Aid9/3/2007
  Q: If I dyed my hair with kool-aid, which I'm thinking about doing for something I'm going to soon, how ...
  A: I would be foolish to promise you anything. It really depends on the porosity of your hair, or how ...
Colouring own hair!9/1/2007
  Q: Allen i was thinking of colour my own hair at home as it's cheaper then a salon! I was wondering how ...
  A: Deciding on what hair color is a personal decision, it depends on how you wear your hair, haircut, ...
Color definitions9/1/2007
  Q: My stylist said my hair was "level six" but the information I've found online says that's anywhere ...
  A: Professional coloring is absolutely a science in itself. Color does go by a level system. ...
curly hair9/1/2007
  Q: i have a problem. i got my hair dyed then highlighted. i originally have thick, very curly & wavy ...
  A: Coloring hair usually gives lots of texture. Your curly hair should absolutely return to you in no ...
Haircolor8/31/2007
  Q: My hair is an almost black...due to the grey I am experiencing I usually color my hair a Nice n Easy ...
  A: You need a permanent haircolor on your grey for coverage. Use a Natural Dark Brown. L'Oreal ...
Perms and curly hair8/31/2007
  Q: My hair is hard to deal with the top half is straight and fine and my bottom half is curly and ...
  A: Call and ask salons for a stylist who performs many perms and knows perming well. You want to ...
Highlights Gone Wrong8/31/2007
  Q: I have mousy brown hair and went for blonde high lights and I look like I have gone grey over night ...
  A: You can tone your highlights by using a semi permanent deposit color only. DO NOT get an ASH color ...
wavy hair-would like curly hair8/30/2007
  Q: my hair is wavy. I went to the salon yesterday to get it cut and everything. Usually she just blows ...
  A: You need to ask yourself if you really want to have curly hair all the time, or at least for several ...
my hair8/30/2007
  Q: I've always colored my hair myself, and it always came out ok, expect a couple of mo. down the road ...
  A: Honestly, since you are not planning on doing this hair coloring until the end of year, December, ...
Wave Nouveau8/30/2007
  Q: I 've done twice WAVE Nouveau. i would like to know , after to do the wave nouveau since MARCH ...
  A: This decision really depends on what you want your hair to look like and what your ultimate goal is. ...
bleaching then dying8/30/2007
  Q: I just got my hair done today and I absolutely hate it. It is way to blonde, almost white and know ...
  A: If you want to put a deeper color over your blonde you must use a semi permanent deposit color. ...
Hair colr8/29/2007
  Q: about a year and a half ago, I had highlights done to the top half of my head, it caused my hair to ...
  A: My name is Ellen, I am also an Expert on haircare. Your question went to the question pool and I ...
Color8/29/2007
  Q: I'm 50 and have grey hair that has been colored a dark brown then highlighted a golden/reddish brown ...
  A: I am going to help and answer you in a couple of ways, first by explanation. Your hair is now dark ...
Highlights- tipping8/29/2007
  Q: I'm thinking of experimenting with highlighting just the ends of my hair, which I've recently ...
  A: Honestly, and especially with hair your length, this color technique should be done by a ...
dying bleached hair auburn/ginger/red8/29/2007
  Q: My naturally brown hair has been dyed blonde for the past 6 months or so and now i fancy a change. ...
  A: With your intended color, it would be best to have this color performed by a professional hair ...
Hair turned out way too dark8/29/2007
  Q: I dyed my hair with permanent hair color what was supposed to be a medium brown but it is super dark ...
  A: You can first try to shampoo with a harsh dish detergent then immediately condition your hair. ...
Wave Nouveau8/29/2007
  Q: I 've done twice WAVE Nouveau. i would like to know , after to do the wave nouveau since MARCH ...
  A: A wave nouveau has a thio base chemical. It is NOT recommended doing a texturizer over a thio base ...
frizzy, dry hair8/22/2007
  Q: I used to have very pretty, healthy, shiny hair w/ a LOT of volume and it was very veryy straight. I ...
  A: I am sorry you are having such difficulties with your hair. Sometimes the issue is from within, ...
cover highlights8/21/2007
  Q: I have med. brown hair with highlights growing out I want to go back to ash brown but will my high ...
  A: Be very careful with ash colors, especially if you are buying from store and doing yourself. Some ...
Lost my curls8/21/2007
  Q: I recently went to a hairdresser to texturize my hair. The hairdresser didn't leave it in long, but ...
  A: You are right, there are products to "reverse" or help color disasters or changes. However, a ...
wavy hair8/21/2007
  Q: Hey, I have long, dark blonde thick hair. Whilst my hair is naturally wavy, the waves are very big ...
  A: It upsets me so that magazines make celebs hair look like it is something everyone can do. Having ...
highlights8/21/2007
  Q: i have dark brown hair and i want to know what color of highlights should i get for my hair because ...
  A: If these are the two colors you preferr then do them. However, when you have your consult ask ...
Demi dye and swimming?!8/20/2007
  Q: I have just gotten my hair dyed with a demi dye professionally. I am a lifeguard and water aerobics ...
  A: Since your color is so "new" try wearing a swim cap for awhile. The chlorine tends sometimes to ...
Oil8/20/2007
  Q: Help! I washed my hair 11 hours ago, and here I am with hair so oily it starting to itch and feel ...
  A: Paul Mitchell has a Tea Tree Shampoo that can be very helpful. You may also find Tea Tree Shampoo in ...
Hair color8/20/2007
  Q: hi i have dark brown hair and i really want to try going blond kinda like a honey blonde but im not ...
  A: Remember going blonde means having regrowth or root area to color about every 4 weeks. You might ...
broken hair8/19/2007
  Q: I used to have long beautiful hair until I met a hair dresser that broke it due to the fact that my ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I truly do understand your plight. Goldwell has ...
haircolor8/19/2007
  Q: is it a could idea to get blonde highlights on light brown hair at the age of 12
  A: The decision for you to get color in your hair really needs to be between you and your parents. If ...
Perm?8/18/2007
  Q: my hair is straight and not to thick but not thin. I usually get buzz cut but now i want to get a a ...
  A: If you really want curly curly hair then you would perm. The perm would be with small perm rods and ...
highlights8/18/2007
  Q: i have dark brown hair and i want to know what color of highlights should i get for my hair because ...
  A: Sorry for delay in answering your question. Highlights most times are a matter of preference as to ...
Orange and blonde Hair8/18/2007
  Q: I have had a dye job at home that went bad! I have brown hair every summer I use a Highlighter for ...
  A: Sorry for delay in answering your question. You can use a toner to help eliminate the orange. ...
hair color 4 my skin tone8/18/2007
  Q: .but now i'm getting tired of it and i want my hair lighter pssiable a blonde or just any thing ...
  A: Sorry this answer took so long, I apologize. If you have been coloring your hair blue black for ...
My roots don't match my ends.8/17/2007
  Q: I've been dyeing my hair for several years now, but recently I stopped. My hair length is about to ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. You can consider putting a deposit only semi ...
HAIRCOLOR8/17/2007
  Q: A few weeks a go I had my natural hair colored. My natural color is darkest brown almost black. the ...
  A: If your hair was colored by a professional and the end results are not what they should be or what ...
low lights8/17/2007
  Q: I am naturally a brunett.Brown with like a reddish tent, especially closer to the ends. This summer ...
  A: Depending on how your hair was highlighted, if bleach was used you may have a slightly fuller ...
short hair8/17/2007
  Q: i have recently just cut my hair to my chin...i have never had such short hair and i really don't ...
  A: Sorry for delay in answering you. Your friend seems to have a passion and he/she should follow ...
hairstyle8/17/2007
  Q: Ellen Saxes Hi,i have thick curly wiry course hair and i thought i was going to grow it ...
  A: Here is an article on How to Manage coarse thick curly/wavy hair...my suggestions would have been ...
short hair8/16/2007
  Q: i have recently just cut my hair to my chin...i have never had such short hair and i really don't ...
  A: If youo recently had your hair cut return to the stylist who performed the service. Ask him/her to ...
hairstyles little girls8/16/2007
  Q: looking for some great sites for styling my little girls hair. Have looked and looked and keep ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I have looked and cannot find any other websites related to ...
hairstyles little girls8/16/2007
  Q: looking for some great sites for styling my little girls hair. Have looked and looked and keep ...
  A: Not knowing what age your little girl is, I still did some research and here are some urls you may ...
red hair dye8/16/2007
  Q: I have used ColorSilk strawberry blonde for many years. At work (I'm a housekeeper) we have started ...
  A: If I understand you correctly, you are saying the new cleaning products are turning your hair ...
Curly hair problems!?!8/15/2007
  Q: I have curly hair and every time i put it down, you know without a hair tie. My hair gets SO frizzy ...
  A: I understand because I have curly hair. Curly hair needs moisture so first shampoo with a ...
hair color8/15/2007
  Q: hi i have olive color skin and freckels and brown eyebrows and brown and green eyes and i want to ...
  A: If you have never colored before you may want to consider highlighting instead of coloring all your ...
relaxer over a disasterous perm!8/15/2007
  Q: i am not of African American race, but i think i need to relax my hair! i went to a salon in Mexico ...
  A: NO do not use a relaxer over this perm. Your hair sounds fragile and distressed enough. I know you ...
correcting highlights8/14/2007
  Q: I just got my medium brown hair highlighted for the first time and I absolutely hate it. The colour ...
  A: I am sorry your highlights do not look the way they should. Highlights can be so very pretty. ...
Thick Wavy and Unruly8/14/2007
  Q: My issue is that I recently got my hair styled in layers. While it looked GREAT when I left the ...
  A: I am sorry you are having such a "bad hair" experience. Wavvy and curly hair need to be cut into ...
Fine straight hair styles8/14/2007
  Q: I am a thirteen year old boy with light to medium brown hair with subtle blonde highlights ...
  A: Here are some urls with articles and hairstyles you can look at: ...
straightening8/13/2007
  Q: I have always had really straight hair and healthy. this summer i decided to get a body wave in my ...
  A: If you are frustrated waiting for your perm to grow out, one of the easiest ways to get your ...
Hair color blond on top and dark underneath8/13/2007
  Q: I recently colored my hair light blonde (natural color is a med. blonde). Now I want to add dark ...
  A: Dimensional coloring is really great, I love it. However, I would strongly recommend at the very ...
hair color too gold8/13/2007
  Q: I colored my hair which was a medium brown color and it turned out gold. What should i do to tone ...
  A: You can tone the gold down with a "toner". Toners are mixed with 20 volume and reduce ...
Can I put low-lights in Bleached hair?8/12/2007
  Q: I bleached my hair last week, and it looks ok, but it would look better with low-lights to bring ...
  A: Yes you can put lowlights in to give your hair color more dimensional coloring. However, since it ...
Sis dyed my hair and its all wrong!8/12/2007
  Q: I went to my sister's tonight and she dyed my hair..well actually..bleached it with a peroxide ...
  A: I am sorry you are having color distress. If I am reading this correctly, you want to be an all ...
ashy color8/10/2007
  Q: I went to the salon yesterday,I usually just get blonde highlites,well I was trying to get rid of ...
  A: Rest assured that the ashy, greyish tint will fade away. Your blonde (probably bleached) picked ...
hairdo8/10/2007
  Q: Ellen, I am wearing a straight cut, medium straps red dress for my daughters prom. My face is ok but ...
  A: Your dress sounds lovely. Perhaps you could wear your hair with soft curls and partially up, back ...
is brazilian keratin relaxer safe?8/9/2007
  Q: my two daughters have chemically relaxed hair, we used a african-american type relaxer (soft sheen's ...
  A: Here is a piece from an article on Thermal Straightening regarding previously relaxed hair: ARE ...
layered hair8/9/2007
  Q: i want my hair layered, but every time i go in to have it done it looks like crap! they always ask ...
  A: I am sorry you are having a difficult time with "layering". Honestly, a really good hair stylist, ...
I want to darken my hair at home without using dye8/9/2007
  Q: I have light brown hair, and no matter how many times i dye it to dark brown it lightens extremely ...
  A: It could be you have a "porosity" issue. The color will not stay in your hair because it is not ...
Possibly unusual hair question?8/8/2007
  Q: I'd really like you're opinion. I have no idea what to do with my hair, ash blonde naturally, lots ...
  A: You hair is 3 inches below your ear, almost to your shoulder I am guessing, and unruly. You swim ...
getting highlights out of dark hair8/8/2007
  Q: My daughter has dark course hair that she had professional highlighted with some very blonde ...
  A: I really suggest you have this service done professionally. It is a corrective color. The very ...
going natural grey8/8/2007
  Q: I have been having my hair dyed blonde at my salon for many years. Now I want to allow it to be its ...
  A: Good for you...why not be sassy and grey...or at least try it and see if you like it!! The process: ...
Jared Leto Hairstyle8/7/2007
  Q: my hair has already been straightened and layered so I think I just need to know what to put in it. ...
  A: His hair is pretty flat with side bang just a little piecey. Blow it out holding it down straight ...
Bangs8/7/2007
  Q: Um I was wondering what kind of bangs would look good on me? I have curly hair and a rather round ...
  A: If your hair is really curly, you may want to consider a side bang and wear it naturally curly. ...
Damaged hair8/7/2007
  Q: hey this is shrey here and i want to know about some hair tips . i have frizzy and curly hair . can ...
  A: Look for shampoos that say "moisturizing" on label. The difference is these shampoos help keep and ...
Damaged hair8/7/2007
  Q: hey this is shrey here and i want to know about some hair tips . i have frizzy and curly hair . can ...
  A: Curly hair needs more moisture than normal hair. Shampoo and condition with a really good hydrating ...
add low lights to overly bleached white hair8/6/2007
  Q: I am 41 and have been bleaching (not coloring) my hair for 20 years. I usually just "paint" it on ...
  A: I apologize for taking so long to respond to your question. Please forgive me. I will try to help ...
very stubborn hair8/6/2007
  Q: i have been to about a dozen hairstylists in the past year or so. expensive, cheap, mid-price. no ...
  A: Please accept my apology for being late in replying to your question, family matters needed my ...
red hair disaster8/5/2007
  Q: I have been dying my hair blonde so long I am not sure what my natural color is-but it's probably ...
  A: Please accept my apology for not answering you sooner, family situation to attend to, again sorry. ...
MY HAIR8/5/2007
  Q: I asked you a question yesterday and realised after I had sent it that I forgot to sed you the ...
  A: I remember your question and even though you did not have pics I did some research on Nicole ...
Frizzy hair8/5/2007
  Q: I would like to know the difference between frizzy and flyaway hair.. and how can it be treated?
  A: Frizzy hair is usually dry and sometimes looks like it was "put into a light bulb socket". ...
rust stains in blonde hair8/5/2007
  Q: HELP!!!! I've been vacationing in a place with rust water. I woke up this morning with orange ...
  A: Go purchase Swimmers shampoo, Nexxus carries it aa do many other professional product line. These ...
relaxers8/4/2007
  Q: I think i'm blessed with the worst hair created in the world. I'm half German and Arab, so I just ...
  A: Sorry it has taken me so long to answer you, I apologize. Japanesse thermal conditioning "relaxes" ...
MY HAIR!!!!8/4/2007
  Q: I LOVE Nicole form the Pussycat dolls hair, especially in the don't cha video. I want to ask my hair ...
  A: I'm sorry, but I cannot find a picture here of you. I am sure if you trust your stylist she will ...
dark ends8/4/2007
  Q: I've been dying my hair for years now (mostly professional dyes but I do it myself) and it seems ...
  A: I am uncertain what level you actually want to be. Levels are lighter as they go up in number not ...
Yellow hair8/3/2007
  Q: I have light brown hair, which has been highlighted for a number of years-(the hairdresser tended to ...
  A: Ok first lets get your hair some hydration. Give your hair a really good deep conditioning ...
relaxers8/3/2007
  Q: I think i'm blessed with the worst hair created in the world. I'm half German and Arab, so I just ...
  A: You are right to be cautious about relaxers especially if you have been coloring your hair yourself. ...
hair color8/3/2007
  Q: When using a matrix socolor #7w do I use a matrix solite cream developer? and would 20v. be best ? ...
  A: Here are some color rules to follow : to decide on your formula first determine: what is Natural ...
Dry hair8/3/2007
  Q: I have been having a problem for a couple of years now. I am a 23 year old male and back in primary ...
  A: If you use Sebastian Potion 9 leave in you should see results very quickly. Yes even with this ...
Green hair8/2/2007
  Q: My daughter had a tinge of green in her hair before this from swimming but here goes...I put a box ...
  A: Ok..let's see what else we can do to "kick out" the green tinge. Shimmer Lights shampoo, should ...
Henna8/2/2007
  Q: I naturally have a brown-auburn hair colour and in the past few years I've dyed my hair with ...
  A: I am sorry you did not get your desired red color even at a salon. I discovered a website while ...
Dry hair8/2/2007
  Q: I have been having a problem for a couple of years now. I am a 23 year old male and back in primary ...
  A: It could be your hair is thristy. After using gels and relaxing a few times your hair sounds like ...
highlights and streaks8/2/2007
  Q: hey my names Sarah and i have dark brown hair, i wanted to know if it would look alright to add ...
  A: Adding subtle or carmel highlights and a few red highlights to dark brown hair is very pretty ...
Green hair8/1/2007
  Q: My daughter had a tinge of green in her hair before this from swimming but here goes...I put a box ...
  A: It is fairly common to have "green" tinge in hair, especially blondes, with the summer and swimming. ...
Hair color.8/1/2007
  Q: i had dyed my hair black a few months ago, and its sort of faded to dark brown in some areas, and my ...
  A: You probably do not want to hear this, but honestly, this is a corrective color and you really ...
hair breakage8/1/2007
  Q: My hairdresser bleached my hair and it broke off in the sink.... we cut most of it off because it ...
  A: Go to the health food store and buy Rosemary Shampoo. Make sure it is Rosemary shampoo. For many ...
Hair color after bleach7/31/2007
  Q: I just read your response to Sally (color after bleach). You say not to use ash color. Why? My goal ...
  A: The issue with ash colors that consumers purchase from store, even somtimes the beauty supply store, ...
Perms and Hair Color7/31/2007
  Q: Are the perms with the hair color in them bad for your hair? Is there a such thing as same day color ...
  A: You can perm and color in the same day ONLY if you use a DEPOSIT ONLY color, or semi permanent ...
hair messup7/31/2007
  Q: I had a pro do my hair..it was hightlighed big time..but he tried to get it back to my natural ...
  A: Shampoo with the most harsh dish detergent you can find. Then condition with the best heavy ...
Hair Color7/30/2007
  Q: Wanted to find out if there is an over the counter product my husband can buy to get rid of some ...
  A: I recommend he tries the least damaging first and may get the results he wants.....wash hair with ...
Are Perms Harmful?7/29/2007
  Q: I am 13 years old and I have never done anything ( besides haircuts) to my hair. I now really want ...
  A: Before you decide on a perm consider some of these concerns, then discuss them with your Mom. ...
color correction7/29/2007
  Q: I have a cousin who just colored her hair at home. She was originally blonde and decided to go ...
  A: Congratualations on your baby! You will need to assess your cousins hair when you see her, but I am ...
hair shedding7/29/2007
  Q: I normally go to a salon to have my hair colored. I regularly do this once a month to also cover my ...
  A: Usually a switch from a demi or semi permanent color to a permanent color is not that traumatic on ...
Blonde disaster7/29/2007
  Q: I began with my natural hair color, which is a dark blonde, and had subtle blonde highlights ...
  A: I am sorry, most times I try to walk you through and suggest techniques you can do yourself. ...
Body perm7/29/2007
  Q: i have never coloured it and dont plan on colouring it and my stylist says its very healthy. ...
  A: We all get frustrated from time to time and want something different. Your hair being so thick, if ...
Hair colour7/28/2007
  Q: Hey My hair colour is naturally golden brown, with subtle blonde highlights. I've tried most ...
  A: As I am sure you know, there are many shades of red and variations of red, red/gold, red/copper,etc. ...
damaged frizzy rebonded hair7/28/2007
  Q: hey there ,i need help for my hair.After i have rebonded my hair for one year,my hair has becomed ...
  A: Unfortunately, it sounds like your hair is in need of some major overhaul. Have you considered ...
platinum blonde7/28/2007
  Q: how do I get rid of light yellow hair (pastel yellow) that is in the middle of my hair, the ends and ...
  A: I know you probably do not want to hear this, but you really should go to a professional colorist. ...
Perm Care7/27/2007
  Q: I gave myself a home perm and it's a bit frizzy. When can I wash my hair and what products should I ...
  A: Usually home perms are pretty strong that is why you are probably experiencing the "frizzy". You ...
What color should I dye my hair?7/27/2007
  Q: Right now I have dark brown roots, honey highlights in the mohawk section, as well as carmel, bleach ...
  A: Wow sounds like you have a multitude of beautiful colors happening. If you really want your hair to ...
Going back dark gradually..7/27/2007
  Q: Ok.. so I am from Mexico and my hair is naturally black. I actually miss it very badly and I want ...
  A: Temporary colors are not mixed with any solutions and usually shampoo out. Roux is a product line ...
Brazilian Keratin Treatment* Very Important7/26/2007
  Q: I have fine thin (half curly/half straight). My hair texture has changed due to perimenopause... I ...
  A: Have you researched Brazilian Keratin Treatment, if not go to www.braziliankeratin.com This is ...
rebonded hair7/26/2007
  Q: I have had my hair rebonded about 4 times. My natural hair is somewhere between curly/frizzy. My ...
  A: Have you asked this question at the salon where you are having your hair rebonded? Do you plan on ...
lemon juice? hydrogen peroxide?7/26/2007
  Q: I have heard before that putting lemon juice and/or hydrogen peroxide can lighten your hair? well, ...
  A: I realize that it is exciting to want to color your hair, but if you apply hydrogen peroxide on ...
color after bleach7/26/2007
  Q: I just highlighted my hair and would like to add some warm highlights back in-- with permanent ...
  A: If you want to soften the heavy highlights but still be able to see them then YES use semi permanent ...
hair colour like jared letos7/25/2007
  Q: I want to dye my hair the same way as jared letos black with the red on the bottom. I have dark ...
  A: You may want to consider going to a salon for your desired color. This can be slightly difficult to ...
question7/25/2007
  Q: I don't have any experience with cutting hair, and hair tremming tools; I need to start trimming my ...
  A: If you are purchasing clippers, Wahl is a very good brand, so is Oster. There is a website ...
color after bleach7/25/2007
  Q: I just highlighted my hair and would like to add some warm highlights back in-- with permanent ...
  A: If you are trying to add in lowlights, these can be foiled in at any time. If your hair is heavily ...
hair extensions7/24/2007
  Q: I feel like I have been trying to grow my hair out FOREVER! I can't seem to get it past top of the ...
  A: Hey Lynda: Don't hate your hair...it will get better, honest. Sorry you are having a "bad hair ...
hair colour like jared letos7/24/2007
  Q: I want to dye my hair the same way as jared letos black with the red on the bottom. I have dark ...
  A: If your shoulder length dark brown hair has never been colored than you should have no problem ...
Gold & Neutral Base7/24/2007
  Q: I am in the process of dying my hair right now, I accidentally bought a liquid developer (the start ...
  A: You may want to first do some very deep conditioning treatments on your hair before any more ...
I hate my hair color.7/23/2007
  Q: I used to be a medium brown, and one day I decided to lighten it. So my mom bought a lighter color ...
  A: I am sorry you have been having such difficulties with your hair color. You hair is now a ...
haircoloring7/23/2007
  Q: My stylist said to use redken color on my hair...She uses two different color reds to get my ...
  A: Most stylists use several colors to achieve their color goal. If this formula is equal, 7cr and 7r ...
dyeing7/22/2007
  Q: My intention was to color my hair white closer to blond and before that i dyed my hair gold brown, ...
  A: Please consider the integrity and health of your hair. Before any more coloring, please do a deep ...
hair dye7/21/2007
  Q: Do you know where I might be able to find silver hair dye?
  A: Silver: Try some of the beauty supply stores like Sally's. They will sell temporary color in ...
hair fall7/21/2007
  Q: i am balding at early age .how to prevent hair breakage?can hair re-grow, if yes how can it be??
  A: There are times when hair can begin to grow. Sometimes the follicle gets clogged, when men wear ...
Help Me!!7/20/2007
  Q: I have really thick hair and it's also really curly it has lots of frizz and i hate it....it takes ...
  A: If you really really want soft shiny straight hair with a Japanese Straightening System, please ...
Changing Highlight Color/Stopping the bleaching7/20/2007
  Q: My medium brown hair (with reddish undertones) currently has many light blonde highlights and a few ...
  A: Usually, in the summer your light highlights will get even lighter (especially if they were ...
Naturally wavy, frizzy hair7/20/2007
  Q: I have very thick, naturally wavy but frizzy hair. I keep it long because it allows me to just put ...
  A: Looks like it may be time for a change...good for you!! No reason why you cannot keep your hair ...
coloring7/19/2007
  Q: ok i had natural blonde hair with natural blonde highlights up intell 2003 when i had died my hair ...
  A: Wow...That's a lotta color. I commend you, you are very courageous. Without knowing the ...
hair spray7/19/2007
  Q: I have very wavy thick hair. I just bought back to basics shampoo for thick hair and thier gel for ...
  A: Sebastian is a wonderful product line and has great hair sprays. Perhaps you may want to try a ...
No more layers please7/18/2007
  Q: I recently went and had my hair cut by the same stylist I have been going to for about 2 years. I am ...
  A: I am sorry you are unhappy with layers. Unfortunately, you are right, you will have to either ...
hair breakage7/18/2007
  Q: this is a pretty long story so I will just give you the breakdown. A while back I went to a salon to ...
  A: This is a horrible story and I am so sorry you had such a tramatic experience. It seems like you ...
hari relaxing7/18/2007
  Q: I have a frizzy hair, applied Yuko ( japannese hair relaxing method) couple of times , the last time ...
  A: I agree YUKO is the best. I did some research and found a salon in Middle East for YUKO. Here it ...
styl7/17/2007
  Q: How can people with straight hair curl their hair like miley cyrus or vanessa hudgens?
  A: Many times celebrities will have extensions in their hair that creates these "looks". Have you ...
hair colour7/16/2007
  Q: futher to your email i didnt have any gel in my hair. i want to have my cousin colour my hair sunday ...
  A: Yes, you can try to recolor your hair. Since your cousin is a hairdresser, have her purchase a ...
hair colour7/16/2007
  Q: i have had my mum try to dye my hair rich mahogany with a kit dye we left it on for 25mins prior to ...
  A: Did you have product build up in your hair, hair gel, etc. Perhaps that is why store color did not ...
Bad Bad Choice!7/15/2007
  Q: Ellen i hope you can help me! i have been completely stupid and tried to dye my hair from a honey ...
  A: Sorry for the delay answering your follow up. I am glad more red came out and YES you can repeat ...
hair color7/14/2007
  Q: I've been coloring my hair for years myself.I am a natural base 4 brown but its lifted to a level 5 ...
  A: You have a pretty good sense of color, congrats to you. Your grey...yes, just do your regrowth ONLY ...
Styling Naturally Wavy Hair7/13/2007
  Q: My hair is naturally wavy, but at the same time it's really thick. ALSO, I have a lot of it! So, ...
  A: Welcome aboard...I too have curly hair and summer heat, mostly the humidity are hair challenges. ...
hair7/13/2007
  Q: so i am a total dirty blonde i get highlites so it make me look like a blonde do u have any good ...
  A: Try looking at this website, it has many hairstyles. http://www.hair-styles.net This may be the ...
Highlights7/12/2007
  Q: http://photobucket.com/mediadetail/?media=http%3A%2F%2Fi178.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw258%2FMartha ...
  A: Sorrry, could not tell from picture. It looked shorter. OK...now take the picture to a salon or ...
Highlights7/12/2007
  Q: http://photobucket.com/mediadetail/?media=http%3A%2F%2Fi178.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw258%2FMartha ...
  A: Yes let your hair grow a little longer, especially on top. Take picture to a salon, show them what ...
Maintaining texturizer advice...7/11/2007
  Q: Recently I purchased an (S-curl) texturizing kit a while back, but I have found it an issue to keep ...
  A: I must admit, I am not very familiar with Scurl texturizing ktis. I know there are Scurl gels and ...
Highlights7/11/2007
  Q: http://photobucket.com/mediadetail/?media=http%3A%2F%2Fi178.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw258%2FMartha ...
  A: If you look at the picture, the sides of his head, where it is not bleached/colored are very "close" ...
Highlights7/11/2007
  Q: http://photobucket.com/mediadetail/?media=http%3A%2F%2Fi178.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw258%2FMartha ...
  A: It would be better if there was enough hair to "bleach up", as in this picture. Notice, however, ...
Texturizer Long or Short?7/11/2007
  Q: I've had Bontanicles brand texturizer for about 2yrs in the very, very short style to the medium ...
  A: Truthfully, I am not sure if Botanicals Texturizer will work well on longer hair. It appears to be ...
Horrible Highlights7/10/2007
  Q: A Week ago I got my hair highlighted at a salon I hadn't been to before. The stylist sat me down and ...
  A: Highlights are usually such a preety way to color, and I am sorry you had this terrible experience. ...
Hair color-blonde to brown7/8/2007
  Q: I have always had naturally blonde hair since I was young, but now as I have gotten older my hair ...
  A: I apologize for the delay in my response, computer was on "fritz". All is well again. You have ...
BAD HAIRCUT7/8/2007
  Q: ok i am going to try to explain my bad hair cut. I got my haircut at JCpenny and for somereason i ...
  A: Wow bad hair day...I'm sorry. Honestly, you need product to help the frizz. First a really good ...
One more question7/8/2007
  Q: I have just a quick question. Do you think i could get away with not changing my eyebrow color or ...
  A: If you are going to full foil highlight, you will have color dimension to your hair. Meaning, you ...
Dying from light blonde to rich brunette7/8/2007
  Q: I recently dyed my hair from my natural hair color, a light ash blonde, to very light blonde. The ...
  A: Good day Sharon: Yes, please find a good, preferrably certified, colorist. Ask friends and family ...
Brown to blonde7/7/2007
  Q: I was blonde when i was little, but i have always had dark dark eyebrows. My hair darkened as i got ...
  A: One of the most important things to consider if you decide to become a blonde is your retouch. Your ...
dying my hair and not sure if i should.7/7/2007
  Q: hey ellen! my name is evan. im a 15yr old kid who has been wanting to dye his hair based on the way ...
  A: If you color your hair black and your natural color is blonde, your blonde new growth will show very ...
HEEELP :(7/7/2007
  Q: hey, yesterday i decided i was going to dye my hair blonde.i bought this loreal frost kit for ...
  A: Sounds like you have had a terrible experience. With all the coloring that has been done, it is ...
The gray is coming!7/7/2007
  Q: I'm not sure if it's redundant to ask my questions twice, but each advisor seems to have a ...
  A: You are right about your grey with a perm. They will calm down with the perm solution. However, if ...
perm7/6/2007
  Q: Im 16 and i have usper straight hair, im really ready for a change. I want to get a perm and am not ...
  A: Cut out pictures of all hairstyles you like, as many pictures as you can find. Hairstyles with ...
Haircolor disaster7/6/2007
  Q: Two weeks ago I went to a hair salon to dye my light brown (almost dark blonde) hair to blonde. She ...
  A: Heloo Eva: I am glad to see that your hair is back to being healthy. Good job. Have you ...
Colour wahes out7/6/2007
  Q: Colour doesnt seem to stay in my hair. i have tryed to have it dyed 3 times in 2 different places ...
  A: Theoreetically there are a few reasons why hair does not accept color: porosity - you can compare ...
Hair!7/4/2007
  Q: Ive died my hair many times and most recently i died my hair from a lighter shade of blonde, to very ...
  A: I am glad to hear that you want to make your hair healthy again. You first step is to deep ...
re colour7/3/2007
  Q: hi ive got big blocks of hight peroxide bleach streakes in my hair so very bright blonde and i dont ...
  A: Please go to a professional salon and have a good colorist color your hair, it is worth it. ...
dying hair7/1/2007
  Q: i have recently dyed my hair a violet colour is it safe to put a brown (my natural colour) dye on ...
  A: I am going to assume you colored your hair with "store" color, permanent color. Violet or ...
my hair doesnt take colours or perms6/29/2007
  Q: i dye my hair black all the time to hide the grey mainly! but i went to have bright red chunky ...
  A: Happy Birthday to you!! I am going to assume that you color your hair yourself. If this is the ...
ughhh6/28/2007
  Q: Heyy. I have problem hair, i call it. It used to be wonderfully wavy and soft when I was younger, ...
  A: I can relate, its summer and I live in New York and I have naturally curly hair. This is great that ...
How do I achieve a natural looking brown/black haircolor?6/27/2007
  Q: My natural haircolor is a very dark brown, almost black. I started to notice more gray hairs, so I ...
  A: Yes...very good...you can mix the colors. Be careful, you may not need equal parts. The black is ...
Hair Nightmare6/27/2007
  Q: I have several issues with my hair. First, my hair is naturally curly and I'm not lucky enough to ...
  A: Welcome...I too have naturally curly hair. Wow..sounds like you have had quite the time with your ...
Wave Nouveau6/27/2007
  Q: I am a license hairstylist but I have never used Wave Nouveau but one of my client want it done. ...
  A: Welcome. Always be honest with your clients. They respect your honesty. They would rather ...
hairstyles6/27/2007
  Q: good day.... Im Katrina and 16 years old...im 5'6 tall and a fat one...I have a round face. ...
  A: Sorry, but I could not find your photo. You may seriously want to consider calling some really good ...
hair coloring6/26/2007
  Q: My hair won't hold color! For about a year, I bought Herbal Essence highlights and did my own hair. ...
  A: What most people do not realize is that color will build onto your hair. If, for the time you were ...
Wave Nouveau6/25/2007
  Q: I got a Wave Nouveau Curl for the first time. I washed it (with Suave shampoo)after one week, now I ...
  A: My goodness, you should not need a touch up after only one week and 2 days. I know you need to wait ...
Wave Nouveau6/24/2007
  Q: I got a Wave Nouveau Curl for the first time. I washed it (with Suave shampoo)after one week, now I ...
  A: A Wave Nouveau is a very specialized curl. Your stylist, or salon where you received the service, ...
bleach vol 30 or vol 40?6/22/2007
  Q: Hey, im a platinum blonde (naturally a medium brown) and have a problem with my yellowish roots. I ...
  A: Truly, no, and if you are formulating bleach with developer (usually no higher than 20 vol when ...
Curly Hairs6/22/2007
  Q: I am male 19.My hairs are curly.Plz tell me some solution for straighten them Thanks
  A: There are many professional "straightening" products and services. I strongly suggest you look ...
hairdresser6/22/2007
  Q: This is a bit off topic but maybe you can help. I go to a "cheap chain" to have my haircut. It is ...
  A: As a professional, I am sorry you are experiencing this lack of appreciation. You say you like her ...
Hair rebonding6/22/2007
  Q: I have very curly hair and its about shoulder length. I relaxed my hair last year and now the upper ...
  A: I do not recommend rebonding over relaxed hair. Whether you did relaxer yourself or professionally ...
bleach vol 30 or vol 40?6/22/2007
  Q: Hey, im a platinum blonde (naturally a medium brown) and have a problem with my yellowish roots. I ...
  A: Your original stylist uses a great color line, Shcwarzkopf. This is a professional color line so I ...
a guy's red6/21/2007
  Q: I'm 16 and just a guy who doesn't really like his thick curly red hair color. I've been wanting to ...
  A: Truly, I know you hate your hair right now, but natural redheads are very attractive. I think you ...
orange hair6/21/2007
  Q: i tired to lighten my hair from dark brown to light brown and i got orange hair. if i dye it back ...
  A: You may want to consider having a professional color your hair. Coloring it dark brown, over ...
reverse perm6/19/2007
  Q: i got a spiral perm about 2 months ago...i have naturally board straight hair which i am starting to ...
  A: It sounds like you have a beautiful perm. I would NOT recommend you do a reverse perm. Yes, it ...
perming6/19/2007
  Q: Can you explain what a body perm is? Is this just using the biggest perm rods. Also I have a ...
  A: All about perms, what is a body perm. Generally speaking a body perm is choosing a soft gentle ...
permed hair6/18/2007
  Q: could you give me some tips on maintaining my new perm. /curls. do you happen to know a site that ...
  A: Having curly hair myself naturally, I know firsthand how important good maintenance can be. We have ...
Temporary "Snow White" Black hair...?6/15/2007
  Q: I'm looking for real facts on what will happen if I use something like "Roux Fanci-Full Temporary ...
  A: Sounds awesome, Snow White. Ok...usually temporary color is exactly that temporary because it will ...
Using L'oreal's haircolor Blondissimes6/14/2007
  Q: I have dark brown hair with red tones naturally. I originally got my hair bleached & toned. For ...
  A: I understand your dilemma because each time you lighten your root area, due to the Natural level of ...
hair coloring6/14/2007
  Q: My natural hair color is brown I have my hair dyed black/black How can I dye my hair red
  A: Let me make sure I understand, you want to add red to your very "black" colored hair. Well, one of ...
Overprocessed6/14/2007
  Q: We are sorry, but Marc Antony wasn't able to answer yourHello, I'm 19. and I recently overtreated my ...
  A: I am so sorry you had such a traumatic experience. It shoulds like your hair was lovely. Well, ...
Fringe/bangs6/13/2007
  Q: I have what I consider to be a round face but others tell me it's oval. My hair is long and straight ...
  A: I feel your frustration. However, usually cowlicks, in the fringe or bang area, work really well. ...
i wanna go blonde6/12/2007
  Q: i'm 13.i have really really dark brown hair. green eyes and an oblong shape face. all my friends say ...
  A: It sounds to me like you are already a very pretty young lady. I know all young ladies today color ...

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