Holiday Hair

Do you have a special event or party to go to this holiday season?  Why not make it extra special by getting your hair done in an updo!  Here are some pictures of a style I did this past weekend!  Some advice…if you get your hair pinned up in loose curls, you can take the pins out the next day and wear your hair down.  The curls will be perfect since they have been setting for a whole day!  Just gently brush out the hair and touch it up with a curling iron and hairspray!  For the best results, let your stylist know that you are planning to get two days out of you hair so they can pin it up accordingly!! Happy Holidays!

How to Keep Hair Color from Fading

Let’s face it having your hair colored is expensive so you want to preserve the color and make it last as long as possible.  Here are some basic rules to keep your color looking fresh:

Basically the healthier your hair is, the longer your color will last.  Conditioning your hair and using deep conditioning treatments will keep your hair from looking dry and dull.

Skip the shampooing!  Shampooing your hair every day is a huge no-no!!  You will literally wash the money you spent getting your hair colored down the drain!  Wash your hair two to three times a week at the most.  You can still wet your hair in the shower and run conditioner through it everyday just don’t scrub hair with shampoo.  When you do shampoo, focus on the roots and nape of the neck where hair is the most oily.

Wear a hat!  I know it is November and you all are not thinking of sun bathing but when you are out in the sun you should wear a hat or use a hair product with SPF.  Sun Care Protective Hair Veil by Aveda is a great product to mist on your hair before hitting the beach.

Basically the rule of thumb is if you color your hair it is even more important to use products that promote healthy, moisturized hair.  Colored hair is already compromised and fragile because of the chemicals in hair color, so be sure to take the time to do deep conditioning treatments once a week and use the appropriate color safe shampoo and sun protective products.

 

Movember

Have you been noticing more men modeling moustaches this month??  That is because it is Movember!  During November each year men all over the world raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer.  The way it works is guys will get sponsored by friends, family, and co-workers to grow out their moustache for the month of November.  Starting with a clean-shaven face on November 1st and ending the month sporting a full grown stache.  Movember is coming to an end so I encourage everyone to donate to this initiative at http://us.movember.com/donate/.  You can donate to the general cause or to an individual you know is registered.  This organization is so fun for guys to be a part of.  There are prizes and even the honor of becoming the Man of Movember, an award given to the most special and supportive Mo Bro!  Make sure you participate in Movember 2013 as well!!!