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Thank you for your question! I get asked that question all the time at the salon. With so many flat irons out on the market these days it gets confusing (and sometimes frustrating) deciding on which flat iron will work best for your hair. Here are a few brands and tips I feel would work best for you. The brands we use at the salon are Solia, Sedu, Hot Tools and Babyliss. My personal favorite at the moment is my Babyliss. It is a ceramic , one-inch plated flat iron with temperature control. It glides gently through the hair, leaving it silky and shiny. You mentioned you had coarse, frizzy hair. I feel this iron would work great for you. However, it is important to prepare your hair before the flat iron process. Like priming the walls before painting, prime your hair!!! There are several straightening balms, gels, sprays and lotions out there. I have had amazing results with two. I love Redken’s "Straight." It is a light balm that you apply to damp hair before drying. When you go to flat iron your hair it comes out beautifully. With more coarse and frizzy hair I use "align," also by Redken. It is like "Straight" but intended for thicker, coarse hair. Apply it the same way, to damp hair before drying. I guarantee your hair will turn out amazing. I use it on my own clients and the most common thing I hear is "I cannot believe it is my hair." I hope this information has been helpful to you. I must warn you though. After seeing the results and how amazing your hair will turn out...it becomes rather addicting! Thanks to Kathi, who wrote in with this question, and to our stylist, Brent, who responded! |
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For our answer this week, we traveled from Rochester, New York, to Rochester, Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic. Apparently, “dandruff” in its most general sense occurs in everyone. Inasmuch as dandruff is defined as skin flaking off of the scalp, that happens to everyone, and this flaking is almost universally worse in the drier winter months. However, dandruff as a skin condition affects a smaller number of people, and according to the latest research, may be associated with a common fungus that can be found on almost everyone’s scalp. Some of us seem to be more susceptible to this fungus, which feeds on fat. This would explain the apparent contradiction in dandruff: namely, that those with oilier skin seem to have worse cases of dandruff. The bad news is that dandruff cannot be cured. The good news is that it can be controlled. The last few decades have seen the development of many effective shampoos and treatments for dandruff for everything from mild to serious cases. Most dandruff can be controlled by regular use of shampoos containing one of several effective ingredients, among them zinc pyrithione, coal tar (yes, it means what you think it does!), salicylic acid, selenium sulfide, or ketoconazole. This last ingredient is the newest to be discovered. Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent that may provide some help when other products fail. It is generally known by its brand name, Nizoral, and is available over the counter or by prescription. Salon 113 does carry brands that sell effective dandruff shampoos and treatments, such as Redken’s Dandruff Control Leave-In Treatment or Dandruff Control Shampoo; however, these are special products not always available, so call ahead or ask your stylist to order these products for you so we can make them available! When shampooing with a product containing one of these ingredients, make sure you leave the shampoo in your hair for at least several minutes before rinsing to allow the ingredients to work. For more serious dandruff problems, you should consult your physician or a dermatologist. There are more serious interventions, such as steroid treatments, that can be used for severe cases. The Mayo Clinic has more comprehensive information about dandruff on its website. To visit their site and get this information, click here. Good luck! |
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The connection between eating healthy and having healthy hair is well-established, and has led to all sorts of advice and products meant to enhance hair beauty. It is sometimes difficult to separate the fact from the fiction. Basically, studies have shown that what is good for the skin is good for the hair, as well, and that diet has a lot to do with both. Studies have also shown a link between vitamin/mineral deficiencies and hair loss. (This hair loss, unlike male or female pattern baldness, is reversible when the deficiency is addressed.) Zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids, and a part of the vitamin B complex called Biotin have all been associated with hair health. Don’t expect to go to the supermarket and find Omega-3 fatty acids on the shelf; however, you can find them in various foods. There are vitamin and mineral supplements with zinc and vitamin B, and there are even shampoos and conditioners you can find with these supplements added, but don’t be fooled: nothing can be substituted for a healthy diet. Vegans should especially be aware of the fact that some of these vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients are not generally found in fruits and vegetables, and dietary supplements such as soy products may be necessary. Dieters beware! In your quest to get yourself to a perfect weight, you are among the most at-risk for neglecting the health of your hair, especially if you are crash dieting or eating no-fat or low-fat diets. Ultimately, a healthy diet and a proper amount of exercise is the best solution for weight loss, good skin, and healthy hair. In the end, most professionals recommend diets that do not severely restrict calories or any particular group of food. Foods that contain the items mentioned above include a variety of seafood (salmon and mackerel both have Omega-3 in them), macadamia nuts, liver, eggs, soy, and flaxseed oil. |
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The unibrow is that eyebrow that starts on one side of your head and then never seems to end until it reaches the other side. Bert from Sesame Street seems to be fine with his, and Colin Farrell’s unibrow somehow seems to add to his appeal. However, most men and many women would prefer to avoid having this characteristic as a defining feature of their faces. Our stylists recommend waxing the brow as opposed to shaving or plucking. Shaving the brow can leave lines that are too clean, giving an unnatural look. The blunt cuts on the hair can also make the hair coarser as it quickly grows back. In short, cutting the hair looks bad and allows it to grow back too quickly. The reason plucking is not recommended is that there are usually too many hairs in a “unibrow.” For most, plucking will seem a lot of effort for little reward. Waxing, therefore, is recommended as a quick way to remove the hair and still leave a natural look. Waxing is usually difficult for individuals to perform it on themselves, so of course we’d recommend the excellent stylists at Salon 113 for your waxing needs! |
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It most certainly is true that hairdressers have to be licensed by the state in which they work. There is more to cutting hair than just..well...cutting hair! Licensing ensures that hairdressers have the essential information and skills necessary to practice. So what are these skills and what is this information that is so essential? Formal training programs include classroom study, demonstrations, and practical work. Students study the basic services—cutting and styling hair, chemically treating hair, shaving customers, and giving hair and scalp treatments—and, under supervision, practice on customers in school “clinics.” Students attend lectures on the use and care of instruments, sanitation and hygiene, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and the recognition of simple skin ailments. Instruction also is provided in communication, sales, and general business practices. In all states, in order to obtain a license, individuals must pass a written examination. Some states also require an oral examination or a practical examination. In order to be at the top of the personal appearance industry, hairdressers must be well-trained, personable, intelligent, business-savvy, and up-to-date on latest fashion trends and styles. Our Salon 113 Team is proud to exhibit all of these characteristics! |
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That’s actually not a silly question at all! Sometimes, it’s a great idea to take a step back and question things that everyone just takes for granted. The answer to your question lies in the way shampoo cleans the hair, and in what shampoo is actually made of. Shampoo “works” to clean the hair because it has “surfactants” in it. Surfactants are complex substances made up of lipids (fats) and proteins that attract both water and oils. Your hair has a lot of water and oil attached to it, and attached to the water and oil is dirt and excess skin. When you lather your hair, you are using surfactants to attract the water and oil in your hair. With this water and oil come all the dirt and excess skin attached to your hair. Basically, you are separating the dirt, water, and oil from your hair, moving it back and forth, and allowing it to attach to the surfactants in the shampoo. You then rinse away the lather, which now contains the dirt, skin, oil, water, and used shampoo, cleaning the hair. Repeating the process ensures that you completely clean away all of this loosened dirt and skin. This second washing also allows other ingredients in the shampoo—such as special moisturizers or treatments—a chance to work on the newly cleansed hair. Incidentally, your body naturally makes surfactants, but not in the hair. Tiny air sacs in the lungs use surfactants to stabilize themselves, preventing lung collapse |
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Great question! Many people experience drier skin during the winter months for the same reason we see drier hair and scalp. The cold winter weather and the associated dry heat indoors rob our skin of natural oils, proteins, and water. If you are one of the many who experience itchy, dry skin during these colder months, here are some tips for you: · Shower (avoid baths) for no more than ten minutes and no more than once per day. Use warm water as opposed to hot. While it may seem that bathing yourself in water may increase the amount of moisture in your skin, the truth is that it has the opposite effect, especially with the use of soap. (Think about what happens when you are trying to clean grease from a pot or pan—hot water and soap make the grease disappear.) When finished with your shower, pat (don’t rub!) your skin with a towel. · Humidify your home. If you can humidify your entire home, that’s best, but most people buy small humidifiers for individual rooms. It is most important to humidify your bedroom. · Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Experiment with products such as ointments, oils, creams, and lotions. People with especially dry skin may want to avoid products with heavy perfumed fragrances, as these products usually contain harsh chemicals or a lot of alcohol. Many of the clients at Salon 113 have mentioned that they have seen good results with a product called “Hempz.” This product contains natural oils and extract from hemp seed, along with several vitamins and minerals to help your skin retain moisture. The salon generally keeps a good supply of this product on hand. Dry skin and its accompanying itchiness can be indications of other problems (eczema, allergic reaction), and can lead to problems on its own (skin fissures, infection), so it is important to care for your skin during the colder months. If the tips above don’t help, it is wise to check with your family physician or a dermatologist. |