In this day and age, men are just as concerned with their hair as women. They no longer visit barbershops for an $8 haircut, but book reservations weeks ahead with their favorite stylist. With more and more men opting for longer hair instead of the traditional clipper cut, the use of a flat iron can be quite a necessary tool.

Some might think it’s too girly to use a flat iron, but it is the best device to straighten hair to achieve many of the trendiest styles for men. (Those with unruly,

Walking into a salon or taking a stroll down the hair product aisle at your favorite store can be quite intimidating. First, there are so many products out there, how do you go about choosing one, right? Then, you have to figure out which ones work best with your hair type. You can get a headache from just trying to figure out the difference between a gel and a mousse.

Yup…it’s a hair product jungle out there, and if you’re not equipped with the right knowledge, it can get ug
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One of the biggest compliants clients have is how difficult it is to replicate a salon-worthy blowout at home. But the reality is, it isn’t has hard as it seems. Sure, stylists do it professionally, but with the right knowledge and some practice, anybody can perfect a salon-worthy blowout at home.  

    
Steps:

1.    The first step toward a great blowout is the proper direction of blow dryer airflow. This means that in order to get the super sleek look (with
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Several of my clients, especially the ones that have colored hair used to let their hair “air-dry” instead of blow-drying it. I have explained to them, that this is not a good choice for your hair, your color and mostly your overall style and look.

I often see women in the morning with that “wet look.” This raises the question: “did you not give yourself enough time to get ready in the morning?” At best, it is an unfinished look. Usually within a few hours, the
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Each day when you get out of the shower, wrap your hair in towel to get the excess moisture out. When your hair is in the towel do not rough it back and forth. The cuticle gets
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The available shades and methods of coloring can make the novice blonde feel like a kid in a candy store. Between the different ways to go blonde (semi-permanent, permanent, temporary) and highlighting, frosting and bleaching.  And the hundreds of shades, it’s enough to make a girl’s hair turn, well, grey.  
Being a blonde is a big responsibility. Academics have written books about blondes, with titles like Blonde Like Me: The Myth of the Blonde in Our Culture so the influen
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Just as your car needs fresh oil every three months or so, your “do” needs a fresh change as well. Of course, you can always go before the recommended three months depending on how much abuse you give your locks!

By getting your hair trimmed every three months you can help avoid split ends and out of shape, shaggy hair. So how do you know you need to drop in on your hairstylist? I can usually tell when I
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A good way to find a great stylist is to ask your manicurist. They usually can direct you to a reputable hairdresser. Make sure you start out slow with a new hairdresser. Get a trim or a blowdry first. Make sure the stylist really listens to you and your requests.

Another way is to advertise for a hairstylist. Go on Craigslist and advertise the type of stylist you are looking. You will get better results if the stylist you hire is experienced and is cutting hair on the side. Many stylists start b
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The “frizzies” are a problem for women with naturally curly or excessively dry hair. Split ends and parched and ragged tresses can make attaining the simplest hairstyle a chore.  No matter how severe your frizzled and dry your hair may be, there are several tactics you can use to control it. Although heredity plays a part in your frizzy hair, most of the culprits that contribute to dried out unmanageable hair stem from personal hair habits, so get ready to discipline yourself if
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Every month or so, we spend our precious time and hard earned money on some type of therapy to make ourselves feel good. Some of us see pricey psychiatrists’ others choose therapeutic massage, or trendy exercise classes.  If you are like me, however, you may want to take the scenic route. It’s cheaper and the sights and smells are much prettier. My form of therapy includes bi-monthly spa mani/pedi’s, oxygen facials, and anything I can do or buy to make to make my head and

Many industries are joining the “green” movement,” such as Architects, Dentists, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, and Estheticians, to name a few.  The release of Al Gore’s film, “An Inconvenient Truth,” swept the nation with its sobering message.  We need to take a look at how each and every one of us is playing a part in the erosion of the eco-system.  The time has come for us all in the beauty industry to imagine how salons alone are affect
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In my broke-as-a-joke college days, I often found myself taking the shears to my own locks more frequently than I could afford a trip to the salon.  When word got out that I had the ability to cut my own hair, male and female friends alike began lining up at my door, asking if I would PLEASE trim their shaggy, over-grown manes.  It seemed that, like me, most college students were looking for a way to cut out unnecessary expenditures.  I found myself learning the art of trimming, c

Until the age of about 2, I had virtually no hair on my head.  Pictures fill my family photo albums of me as a small bald child (me!) with bows stuck to my scalp by Karo syrup, my parents refusing to accept that their daughter had not a hair on her little head.  So one can imagine that I’ve fought the lifelong battle against my fine, delicate head of hair.  This issue can be a hard one to conquer, but a few pointers should help you map out a plan of action against your numbe
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As a kid, I remember walking into the basement when my Grandma colored her hair , using those ubiquitous boxes of Clairol, and being overpowered by the smell of peroxide. It struck me as intense and bothered me at first, but I soon got used to it. When I got older and started dying my hair, friends would come up to me as I sat in my room waiting for the dye to saturate my follicles.

“Can I smell it?” They said, as though they’d get high off the fumes. What can I say? I had weird

You are at home; you’ve got your hair pulled back into a simple ponytail, and a clay mask rubbed onto your face.  You’re wearing your “chill at home outfit”, slippers needing replacing, sweat pants, and a baggy t-shirt, and thinking to yourself, I’m going to thumb through Vogue magazine, and see what is on the fashion front, not that I can relate to any of it, until you set your eyes on a designer rich caramel color, cashmere coat, with a luxurious shawl collar

The green movement is in full effect and your hair is not excluded. People of all ages, races, and genders are actively seeking raw, or natural, hair, skin, and body products. In fact, not only are people starting to drive cars that are better for the environment, but they are wearing clothes that are environmentally friendly also. Furthermore, stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s are replacing our old grocery stores by providing us with a large assortment of the healthy products that
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So, you spent the day at the beach frolicking in the salty water and sunbathing on the warm sand, and you just lost track of the time.  Now you have less than ten minutes to get ready for the big party you need to look fabulous for.  Well no worries, because messy is in style.  The beach look or even the just rolled out of bed look seems to be the new fab hair style.  Its simple, it works with any outfit, and it takes no time at all to achieve.  

Many celebs have rocked t
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Sometimes flavor of the month hairstyles or outrageous colors won’t work. Sometimes you need to be a classy dame. For those times, consider an updo. By sweeping the hair away from the face, pinning it on the crown of your head, or sporting a partial updo, you can transform yourself from a drone to a princess in a few minutes. If you haven’t worn an updo since your prom night or wedding day, there are a few basic styles for every hair length. And you don’t need to wait for a spe
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While researching information for this article I came across some very interesting theories as to why men are in love with long hair. The theories ranged from everything from male evolution to women are like peacocks. So here is the short and long of it.

One theory from men was that long hair signifies youth, fertility and vitality. As women age their hair may thin out. So they tend to wear short hair. Of course, this is no longer the case. Women past forty still wear long hair. Just ask any fan
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Dave Mazza of Champions Hair Salon in Lake Forest, California has an amiable manner and a strong focus on client service. His cell phone ringer greets you with a sound byte from the film “Napoleon Dynamite,” a reflection of his light-hearted and charismatic style, as I would soon learn as we talked about his craft and its industry.

MM: Where did you go to beauty school and what was that experience like?

DM: The school was called Elegante and at the time there wasn’t much else ou

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As soon as photos of Katie Holmes in her sassy new bob popped up on celebrity blogs, the public at large took to it immediately. Mrs. Tom Cruise seemed to transform from merely a cute girl into a sophisticated Mom just from this short, sleek haircut. Without bangs, she looked worldly yet playful. When she added bangs recently, she became a femme fatale. While catty types debated its merits on message boards, many women traveled  to their hairstylists for a per
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