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Haircolor Basics:

Haircolor Basics:

Introduction

Lauren Conrad

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Lightening the hair is usually a preparatory process for the application of a single-action, penetrating tint or toner.

A lightening product is used to lighten the hair to the desired shade.

Professional hair color lighteners were created with a basic purpose in mind. The actual goal? To lift dark hair to light by diffusing natural melanin present in the hair's cortex.

A good hair color expert will not promise their clients that they can lighten black or dark brown hair to the lightest platinum or white. This is because the underlying pigment may not make it possible.

Some hair color artists may, in some cases be able to take very dark hair to a much lighter color. However, this process may require more than one application of lighteners to achieve appropriate color removal.

Carrie Underwood

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When done carefully an expert colorist can minimize hair damage and achieve a superior lightness. The key word is carefully.

My own Dallas hair colorist, Rose Zuniga will not agree to color hair beyond a certain darkness to light blonde because she believe the hair will become extremely damaged in the process due to the level of lightening and chemical required.

If you own professional hair colorist advises you against going too light due to potential damage, appreciate their willingness to look out for the long term health of your hair.

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Professional hair colorists use hair lighteners in a variety of forms.

In essence there are different types of hair lighteners designed to achieve certain hair coloring goals. If you're using pre-formulated box colors you will not need to worry about hair lighteners. If you are a professional hair colorist it would be helpful to know the lightening options.

Curly Girl Natalie Portman Likes To Do Her Own Thing With Her Hair

Curly Girl Natalie Portman Likes To Do Her Own Thing With Her Hair

Curly girl Natalie Portman has been known to do some dramatic things to her hair in the name of her career. Who can forget the stunning image of Natalie on the February 2004 cover of Vogue Magazine wearing a Louise Brooks chin length brunette bob cut and styled by the iconic hair guru Serge Normant.

(Image of Natalie Portman at VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards in 2000 – DC Media – All Rights Reserved)

For her Vogue feature Natalie waxed poetic about her recent role as a young widow of war caring for her sick baby boy in Cold Mountain with Nicole Kidman.

Of course we all remember that little film which won both actresses a lot of acclaim. And there was her work in the neo-romantic comedy, Garden State as well as her role in Closer directed by Mike Nichols.

Even at the young age of 22 Natalie was establishing her reputation as a powerful actress who approached each of her various acting roles with courage, truthfulness and enormous resources. Her bobbed hair which was a radical change from her signature naturally textured chocolate strands. The hair transformation was welcomed by Natalie.

She told Vogue her new hair cut was “in order” and “a good thing to get rid of dead proteins and have a change in what I look like in the mirror”

She told the fashion bible “I like the hair (her 2004 bob hairstyle). I think that anytime you sort of go against the grain of the look of the girl who is every guy’s dream-you know, with the long, flowing hair-then you’re sort of doing your own thing.”

When Natalie was required to completely shave her head for her part in V she welcomed the opportunity to completely embrace her character. Her drastic head shaving generated major media buzz but the actress didn’t reach for the razor for publicity but to honor her craft.

(Image of Natalie Portman in 2002 – DC Media – All Rights Reserved)

Natalie has always been a fan of the more classic looks for both her fashions as well as her hair.

Afterall, as she astutely pointed out to Vogue “I’m a tiny girl. I can’t do too much frouf!” Indeed, Natalie who has naturally curly hair looks fantastic when she wears her tresses in a short sleek bob or in her current style of longer loose beach inspired waves.

She also has the perfect eyes, lips, cheeks and face to rock a sleek updo, twist or classic ballerina bun. Who better than Natalie to play the ballerina in the current Black Swan which has won her so many acting kudos including an Academy Award nomination?

Natalie continues to be willing to part with her tresses for her acting craft while doing her own thing with her look. Her independent style which always looks polished. Her classic good looks resulted in her recently being named the face of Dior Beauty.

(Natalie Portman with her famous bobbed hairstyle 2003-2004 – DC Media – All Rights Reserved)

Natalie follows in the footsteps of Monica Belluci. Her angelic face will initially appear as the face of the Miss Dior Cherie fragrance, which is expected to be only the start of her relationship with the house.

Although a long time fan of dance, Natalie told the media that she took the role of Black Swan because the film is about how easy it is to dispose of women based on them aging. In the world of ballerinas, this is even worse than Hollywood as dancers vie for sacred spots and do anything to keep their soft beauty that will create the vibe of a prima ballerina.

The actress who is very close to her parents recently announced her pregnancy and engagement. Knowing Natalie her upcoming role as a mother will provide her with new inspiration to “do her own thing” with her signature chocolate brown naturally texture tresses.

What Your Hairstyle Says About You

What Your Hairstyle Says About You


Introduction

Kristin Chenowith

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Many people have hair misconceptions when they think about what their style says about themselves, but thanks to Romy Fazeli, beauty expert and creative director of Kymaro Health & Beauty/Spa Essentials, all of us will be in the know.

Fazeli shares the secret of what your do’ says about you and how to get the personality look you want.

Short Hair: The Sophisticate

Cropped hair signifies intelligence, openness and honesty - what you see is what you get.

Shorter styles tend to make women appear older and sophisticated. To make this look a little edgier, playful and younger use hair paste to whisk the edges of your hair piece by piece.

Shoulder Length: Always A Classic

Medium-length hair portrays a classic, strong and powerful appearance. To make this look a little less intimidating use a small straightening iron to crimp your hair. This will balance the serious-look of your cut with a little spark of fun.

Short Hair Summer Rules

Short Hair Summer Rules

Short Naturally Curly
Haircut

Follow the special Short Hair Summer Rules below:

1. Go Much Shorter

For most people, hair grows much faster in the summer months than any other time of the year. Why not take advantage of the faster growth cycle and go with a sizzling new short style that you have been lusting after.

If you don't like your new edgy do, the summer heat and rays of the Sun with all of its natural Vitamin D will kick up your grow out phase with minimal pain if you want to quickly ditch the shorter style.

2. Shorten Trim Cycles

Although it's wonderful that hair grows faster in the summer, for short haired styles this can be a disadvantage since short cuts require meticulous maintenance to keep their edge.

If you currently keep your short style looking fresh with trims every 4-6 weeks, you may wish to shorten your maintenance cycle to every 3-5 weeks during the Summer season.

Hint: Since the Summer months are especially busy for many people, why not book all of your Summer trim and cut appointments in advance. A pre-planned schedule of appointment with your favorite hairdresser will keep your short strands looking spectacular all summer long.

3. Opt For A Range Of Strategic Lowlights For Fast Root Re-growth Coverage

Another disadvantage of faster growing hair is the accelerated appearance of darker roots. Short hair can hide dark root re-growth better than longer styles but ultimately if left unattended long enough, they will become obvious.

Experiment with the addition of some strategically placed lowlights at the beginning of summer that are carefully blended in with your lighter hues. This will help camouflage root re-growth and extend the life of your normal highlights throughout the sunny season.

Short Naturally Curly
Haircut

4. Go Brighter, Bolder, Chunkier

Shorter strands can handle a bolder range of hues than medium to longer tresses can.

If you've had your eye on a dramatically different hue, but are concerned that it may be too much of a a major departure from your normal color, take advantage of the faster Summer growth cycle and work with your favorite hair colorist to try something fearless.

Since hair color fades faster in the sun and combined with the accelerated growth cycle, any unwanted bold colors will quickly settle into a softer, more natural tone.

5. Give Strands A Shampoo Break

While it's generally true that accumulated oil and grease is more noticeable on shorter strands than longer ones, summer heat mixed with rays of the sun will make even the greasiest hair will be much drier during the hot summer months.

Consider washing your hair every other day, if possible. This gives hair a much needed break.

If you can't skip even one day, consider experimenting with diluted shampoo formulas or much lighter cleansing formulas that are generally less drying to the hair and skin.

6. Air Dry With Panache

Kylie Minogue

Excessive blow dryer blasts can damage hair, resulting in dry, frizzy or fuzzy tresses. Take advantage of the warm Summer breezes and allow tresses to air-dry.

If frizz is a concern, whip up a cocktail of a light leave-in conditioner with a defrisant formula and apply to damp strands. If you must blow dry, do so only to remove most of the moisture and finish with a slow air-dry.

7. Experiment With New Styling Products

Summer heat may contribute to limp strands. To guarantee lots of fullness, spritz a volumizing product onto damp roots before blow drying or air-drying.

Keep in mind that some styling products might not work as well in hot summer month. This might include hair waxes and pomades which can get sticky or greasy in hotter climates. Switch to lighter cream based products and experiment with cocktailing them together.

Skimp on shine products that might not react as well with summer heat and cause a grease slick instead of sexy shine.

8. Stock Up On Cool Summer Headwear

Natalie Portman
Cannes Film Festival - 2005

Not everyone can wear bandanas, bandeaus or du-rag style headbands. If your scalp and face are well shaped and you enjoy the close fit of snug headwear, experiment with covering your strands to prevent burnt scalps or hair color fading.

Stick with heat friendly materials made of cottons or cotton blends. Save the Charmeuse silks or satins for evening wear when the Sun goes down and the air cools.

Short Hair Summer Rules

Short Hair Summer Rules

Introduction

Image of Short Layered
Dark Hairstyle

Humans were born with hair covering their head and other parts of their body specifically to serve as protection from temperature extremes and in the Summer, rays of the Sun.

While everyone needs to pay extra attention to their strands in the Summer months, there are special rules for people with short hair styles.

The shorter your tresses, the more careful you need to be to protect against sun or wind burns.

Although it has never been conclusively proven, some experts believe that when hair roots are exposed to extended periods of the sun's rays, that the hair roots are more likely to burn.

Some hair experts believe that when tender scalps and hair roots suffer from a sunburn, they are more at risk for sustaining permanent damage.

This damage could ultimately result in long term hair loss or hair thinning. This is especially true if the roots are damaged to the point where they no longer are able to produce new hair growth.

Short to very short strands will also expose more areas of the head and face including the ears, neck and parts of the face to the sun than hairstyles with long strands.

When hair is worn super short it is very important to apply the appropriate level of sunscreen to all exposed face and head areas including the ears, front and back of the neck and face.

Paula Rubio Hair:

Paula Rubio Hair:

Introduction

Paulina Rubio

Naturally curly girl Paulina Susana Rubio Dosamantes (born June 17, 1971 is a Mexican singer and actress.

Rubio achieved international stardom with her fifth studio album, Paulina (2000), and has sold over 21 million albums. Rubio placed as the 7th most successful Latin Pop Song Artist of the last decade per Billboard Magazine.

As Rubio says "I have been famous since I was born", as she is the daughter of Mexican actress Susana Dosamantes and Enrique Rubio, a lawyer. Rubio was born in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Rubio has a younger brother named Enrique.

Naturally Curly Girl Who Loves Her Natural Hair

If you're a fan of Paulina's you may have witnessed her constant hair changes ranging from massive clouds of ringlets and curls to curtains of bone straight tresses.

Paulina loves her curls and in a past interview she said "my hair talks a lot about my character, the way I am. It's wild and imperfect. Sometimes I wear it curly, sometimes I prefer it straight. I like it curly best because that's the way my natural hair is."

Seriously, could Paulina be more gorgeous or have prettier curly tresses?

Steal Paulina's Style

Whether you have natural curls like Paulina or not, follow these steps to recreate Paulina's ringlet infused style:

STEP 1

Start by cleansing your strands the night before a big event with a shine enhancing shampoo such as one of the popular products from Phyto. If your hair is damaged or excessively dry, consider doing a dilution wash, conditioner only cleanse (CO) or water only.

ennifer Esposito's Hair On TV's

ennifer Esposito's Hair On TV's

Introduction

Jennifer Esposito
on
CBS Blue Bloods

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Beautiful brunette Jennifer Espositio is right at home on the sizzling new CBS drama, Blue Bloods. Not only is the popular show set in Jennifer's native New York City (Born April 11, 1973), but her role as Detective Jackie Curatola fits her like a glove.

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The Italian-American actress has lots of experience playing both Italians and police detectives. I thought Jennifer was fabulous as Lt. Marta Robbins in Taxi which was just one of many interesting roles in a long acting career.

Jennifer easily moves between drama and comedy as well as film and TV. Her last appearance in a TV series was in Mercy (2010), a drama set in a hospital. Before that she was hilarious in Samantha Who (2007-2009) as Andrea Belladonna.

Although she wasn't part of the premiere episode of Blue Bloods she has seamlessly slide into the role as Danny Walberg's partner which offers her lots of police

Hair Description: In her new role as a New York police detective Jennifer wears her chocolate brown shoulder skimming tresses cascading from a slightly off-center part with side-swept bangs.

Her no-nonsense crime fighting style features volume throughout the top and the crown with just a hint of bend and movement through the ends.

From Blonde To Brunette

From Blonde To Brunette

Although Olivia was blonde for a few years, she has primarily been a brunette since 2005. The gorgeous actress has changed up her base brunette hue over the years as well as adding beautiful highlights and lowlights.

Olivia's hair during her blonde days was long, extending approximately halfway down her back. She often wore it with a long side-swept part originating from a side or off-center part.

Olivia Wilde
2010

The blonde tresses played up the blueness in Olivia's eyes and gave her that bombshell look.

Summary

Although not everyone would agree, Olivia looks breathtakingly beautiful as a classic brunette. The milk chocolate brunette base works perfectly with her skin and eye tone.

Many fashionistas and critics prefer Olivia as a brunette because it gives her an aura of class and elegance. Her current chocolate brown hair color also works well with her brainy physician character Thirteen on House.

To Get Olivia's Blonde Hairstyle

To Get Olivia's Blonde Hairstyle

Olivia's smooth as silk blonde was luminescent with subtle ribbons of different tones strategically painted throughout the interior and perimeter of her tresses.

Olivia Wilde
2005

The varying tones provided the impression of soft, expensive color. Light reflective color allows blonde hues to really shine and shimmer.

Olivia explained her stylist (at the time), Eric Gabriel used baby shampoo on her strands because it's "extra gentle" and then set her hair with big rollers and ruffled it to give a soft but tousled look.