Take A Closer Look: How Old is Your Hair?

Birthday’s aren’t the only way to tell Your Age. Does your hair make you look older or younger?

Dull, brittle, dry, hair can really be a challenge for many people. Some people are just born with genetically challenged hair and realize this is an ongoing battle. Did you know there are three types of Dry Hair with multiple levels of dryness and each one must be treated differently. Naturally dry hair, chemically dry hair and mechanically dry hair. It is so important to understand the difference and get the right products for the right condition. Otherwise you can waste your money addressing the wrong problem.

Naturally Dry
Many people with dry skin usually have dry hair so this is a two fold battle. This is were selecting the right type of quality shampoo plays a huge role in the health and look of your hair. The wrong shampoo can over expand, over cleanse and damage the hair’s cuticle. Naturally curly hair is really susceptible to dryness and responds best to shampoos with natural moisturizers and humectants. For this type of hair condition, I recommend biomega silk shampoo and intensive conditioner. Continue reading Take A Closer Look: How Old is Your Hair?…

Luxuryparlor Yves Saint Laurent Get The Look Review

The look at Yves Saint Laurent was slightly boyish with hair pulled into a low knot with a strong sideburn statement. “This style is a bit boyish, which is what we’ve seen a lot of this season. The look is inspired by a French Twiggy, slightly tomboyish and very cool look. The left sideburn is key to the look.” –Guido, Redken Creative Consultant.

Redken Products:
velvet gelatine 07 cushioning blow-dry gel
Forceful 23 spray

Redken’s Create The Look Guide:

Blow-dry velvet gelatine 07 cushioning blow-dry gel into damp hair
Create a straight, deep left side part
Sweep hair along the hair line and slightly cover the right ear
Pull hair into a low knot and secure with pins
On the left ear, pull out a small piece to create a very strong, angular sideburn towards the chin
Finish with Forceful 23