Ask a Stylist: When color turns out wrong
By Marlena Isbell + October 31st, 2011
Q. I dyed my hair red. It ended up fuchsia pink. How do I get it dark brown again? Patricia Regar; Starke, FL A. Often red hair color will contain violet or copper undertones that turn strands a less than desirable shade after dyeing. Resist the urge to play hair color chemist in your own [...]
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Ask a Stylist: Preventing coloring damage
By Marlena Isbell + August 29th, 2011
Q. Does coloring or highlighting cause hair damage? Lindsey Jones; Louisville, KY A. Considering that hair color and bleaches are potentially damaging chemicals, the short answer is “yes.” By chemically altering the color or lightness of your hair you break down its cuticle (aka protective) layer leaving strands susceptible to breakage.
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Ask a Stylist: The cut-color order
By Marlena Isbell + August 8th, 2011
Q. Should I color my hair then get a cut; or get a cut first then color? Toni Hamrick; Phoenix, AZ A. If you’re going for a straightforward single process color service (ie: all over color) then you can choose to either cut or color first. On the other hand, if you’re getting highlights, a [...]
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Ask a Stylist: Taming curls
By Marlena Isbell + February 6th, 2012
Q. What product would help control curl? I’m in middle school and my hair is—in my opinion—very wild. Is there anything that would maybe tame it? Leigh Anne Arenivas; Union City, TN A. Curly hair can become unmanageable for many reasons. When your hair is dry or just undernourished it becomes much tougher to tame. [...]
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Ask a Stylist: Preventing split ends
By Jen Laing + August 22nd, 2011
Q. How do you prevent split ends? Ashley Boswell; Columbia, TN A. Split ends are caused by the weakening and breaking of the hair shaft. Everything we do to our hair (blowdrying, coloring, perming, etc.) breaks down its outer, protective layer, which, over time, leads the ends to split. The longer split ends are ignored, [...]
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Ask a Stylist: Hairpray for curls
By Marlena Isbell + January 27th, 2012
Q. If I curl my hair and spray it with hairspray, it falls within two hours. How do I get it to stay styled for longer? Andrea Scruggs, Mabelvale, AR A. For longer lasting coils try using a product specifically designed for heat-setting curls. Redken Spray Starch 15 Heat Memory Styler is heat-activated and forms [...]
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Ask a Stylist: DIY bang trims
By Jen Laing + November 14th, 2011
Q. What’s the best way to trim my own bangs? Kate Graff; Seal Beach, CA A. Two major rules of thumb: Take caution and, remember, less is more. Start by using small scissors, like the ones you find in a manicure kit. Next, style your bangs like you would normally wear them and section them [...]
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Ask a Stylist: Hairdos for rushed mornings
By Marlena Isbell + November 7th, 2011
Q. How can I style my hair on busy mornings without looking like I skipped that step in my routine? Emily Johnson; Bowling Green, KY A. A great way to fake a style is a low ponytail or bun. Sprinkle a little volumizing powder, like Big Sexy Powder Play Volumizing and Texturizing Powder, into your [...]
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