Hair styling and hair care not the same

A visit to your hair salon can be frustrating, if you actually know about hair care or have great experience with it.

Fashion and Beauty with Heather R

If you are oblivious to good hair care, then you may face a few challenges. Each time I go to the hair salon I end up having to put my foot down concerning the hair care products that hairdressers use in my hair, how they wash it or braid it.

They respond by telling me how they know about hair and how long they have been in the business.

True as that may be, they have been in the business of hairstyling not hair care.

Hair Loss – New Treatments May Be Available Soon

According to a recent CBS News report drugs developed for other uses have shown promising results for treating hair loss. Dr. Simon Ourian of Epione Beverly Hills says that he looks forward to offering this treatment option to his patients.

As reported in a March 17, 2013 CBS News article, Allergan, Inc.’s eyelash growing drug Latisse is being investigated as a potential remedy for hair loss. Latisse, available only by prescription, was originally developed by Allergan to treat glaucoma. An unintended side effect of the drug was longer, darker, and thicker eyelashes (Go to: goo.gl/RGlIF). Allergan applied for and received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market Latisse for eyelash growth and is now looking to do the same for baldness.

“Hair loss is a significant issue for many of my patients, both men and women,” says Dr. Simon Ourian, Medical Director of Epione Beverly Hills. It’s important to keep in mind that Latisse is being offered as a treatment for baldness and not a cure. The drug only works so long as you are using it; once you stop hair will fall out.”

After Hair Loss at 11, Shame Ruins Woman’s Singing Career

Lillian White, a dental hygienist from Mendham, Mass., was only 11 when a genetic condition caused her hair to start falling out.

“I was just getting into puberty and that awkward phase and my hair started falling out,” said White, who is now 31. “It was terrible. At slumber parties, we would braid each other’s hair with friends and they would ask, ‘Why are your braids so tiny?'”

As she matured, White refused to go out with boys.

“Who would want date a girl with thin hair?” she said. “It was totally detrimental to my self-esteem. I never had any confidence.”

Later, when she studied vocal performance at college, White abandoned her dream of being a singer and slipped into a deep depression.

“I never felt comfortable going on stage,” she said. “I had done plays and worn a wig, but it was terrible and hot.”

Though often associated with balding men, hair loss affects women, too.

Are Hair Loss Drugs Safe?

Question: My 28-year-old has been using Propecia for hair loss for several years, which he orders online from a company in India. It is cheaper than Rogaine, but I am worried about the safety of long-term use. He assures me that he does not have any sexual side effects. Your thoughts?

Propecia is an oral tablet taken daily for male hair loss. This drug is actually a reduced dose of Proscar (an oral tablet), which used to help reduce prostate size in men with enlarged prostate glands (called BPH). There are generic forms of this drug made overseas, but it is difficult to know details of its quality if you cannot identify the manufacturer.

It may be that this is a generic version made by the original manufacturer, or not. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates and evaluates quality, chemical content, and consistency of drugs sold in the U.S. When you buy from a supplier from India, you can’t be sure about the quality or content. It’s sort of a potluck guessing game and not worth of risking your health. Bogus drugs are common overseas, so beware.

Also, Rogaine (topical minoxidil) is a topical solution that works differently than Propecia. Rogaine is available as a generic in the U.S. at considerable savings, and is also available in a 2 percent (reduced from 5 percent) formulation for use in women with hair loss.

Product Favored By Women May Help Men Fight Hair Loss

Over 30% of men will experience the affliction of male pattern hair loss by the age of 30. With so many products out there that are developed to fight baldness, men are beginning to find help — through a medication favored by women.

The glaucoma medication, Latisse, has recently become popular among women for the purpose of enhancing eyelashes. The medication is now being tested to discover it’s effect after it is applied to the scalp, and whether or not men may finally get an upper hand in the fight against balding.

Dr. Paul McAndrews, a dermatologist in Beverly Hills who specializes in hair restoration, has prescribed Latisse to patients for years, for this very reason.

Hair & Care TVC shows how to Twist and Turn

Be it a last-minute date, an after college party or a day out with girlfriends, there is much more you can do with your hair than just throwing it into a pony. Taking a slice of life from the young female audience, the new television campaign by Hair & Care, from Marico, introduces quick and easy hairstyling by promoting twist and turn hairdos. As part of the Twist and Turn campaign, the TVC hinges on the insight that there is no better way to change your look and make an impression than to change your hairstyle.

The commercial has been created and conceptualised by Taproot India and the film has been directed by Ravi Udyawar. The film showcases a few quick and easy hairdos that will transform you into a new girl in college every day.

Explaining the concept behind the TVC, Pallavi Chakravarti, Associate Creative Director at Taproot India, said, “For our TG sameness is boring. Each day has to be different, each tale needs a twist. By highlighting Hair & Care’s new promise of Twist and Turn hair, the idea was to combine great hair styling and the excitement of doing something new with their fun, mischievous way of life.”

The campaign went live on digital before breaking on TV, given that the average youth today spends more time on the internet than TV. With the intent of popularising effortless twist and turn hairstyles made easy by Hair & Care amongst the style-conscious audience, the brand will be engaging with young girls on its Facebook page through styling tips, latest hair trends and a step-by-step hairstyling guides.

Shraddha Sharma, India’s first YouTube star and youth sensation, will continue her association with Hair & Care through an array of digital engagement activities planned for the new Twist and Turn campaign.

Best Hair Care Finds for March 2013, Bango, Wet Brush and Bio Follicle

Hair MVPs for March 2013: We experimented and tried out many new haircare items to find out which new products are worth the money—and found three of our favorites.

The best in new hair items and treatments, we used these three items and found them to be truthful in their advertising, and effective in their claims.

Take us shopping with you:

The Wet Brush
Summary: The best de-tangler ever invented.

What comes in Classic Blue, Black, Pink, Purple ad Yellow? The Wet Brush does.

The best brush ever that can carve through curly, fine or wavy wet hair without yanking it out or causing pain of any kind.  The bristles actually gently grab the scalp for a pleasurable head massage.

The rubber coated non-slip handle is ergonomic, and feels great in the hand. Easy to clean and can stay in the shower too. Perfect for anyone with hair, and works brilliantly on wigs and extensions as well. Under $14

‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Recap: Hair Care Hijinks

To Donald Trump, Celebrity Apprentice is “more than a just show” – it’s a reality TV landmark, he said last week in a spurt of typically self-congratulating rhetoric. But even Trump, who surely has seen his fair share of board room brouhahas, couldn’t believe what unfolded last episode when La Toya Jackson backed down from teammate and nemeses Omarosa, all but sealing her own fate. When this week’s episode gets underway, it’s Omarosa who is still trying to comprehend how she escaped the board room unscathed. And her teammates are none too pleased she’s still around. “If we lose [another task], honey,” Claudia Jordan tells her, “you gotta go.”

Both teams reconvene in the Trump Tower lobby to receive their next task. It’s becoming ever more clear that The Donald prefers to work with the same companies each season. So with another season comes another Farouk Systems-related task. (For those not in the hair-care know, Farouk makes products such as Chi and Biosilk – the latter, we learn, is a woman’s best friend when it comes to volumizing). The teams will each construct an interactive marketing campaign for Farouk Systems using a glass truck as a live-action advertisement. The project mangers for the task are Jordan and Marilu Henner, for Team Power and Plan B, respectively. The winning PM will win up to $100K for her charity.

Unlikely alliance presses Legislature to ease regulations on natural hair care

SALEM — It’s not often that theUrban League of Portlandand the libertarian-mindedCascade Policy Institutefind themselves advocating for the same issue.

But there they were Tuesday afternoon as representatives from both groups asked lawmakers to ease regulations on natural hair care, a critical aspect of black culture. Oregon law currently prohibits natural hair care practitioners from braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, twisting and performing similar functions outside their homes without undergoing extensive cosmetology coursework.

House Bill 3409, which received a public hearing Tuesday in the House Consumer Protection and Government Efficiency Committee, would exempt natural hair care from the state’s barbering requirements. It would establish an online certification process for natural hair practitioners, similar to those seeking food handler’s licenses.

Portland resident Amber Starks took her natural hair care business to Vancouver after learning she couldn’t establish it in Oregon without undergoing about 1,700 hours of cosmetology classes, she said. Starks was also upset that she couldn’t volunteer her hair services to black foster children without breaking the law.

Hair care tips for you

With just a little ‘regular’ care, you can make your hair glamorous. Mind you, the key wordis ‘regular’. You need to be consistent to see results. 

Wash off the dirt and grime: Do not use harsh shampoos to wash your hair. Use only tepid tap water. Hot water should be avoided.

Use the right hair products: Avoid products with formaldehyde or alcohol – they will make your hair dry. Try to use natural products that are gentler. Consult a trichologist to find out the product that is right for you.

Stay hydrated: Staying hydrated is important for healthy hair and skin; so make sure to drink enough water. Eat fish, flaxseed, nuts and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acid. Vitamin supplements containing biotin are also beneficial.