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There are a number of hair removal methods available today. The most recent and modern is hair removal by laser treatments.

But - Hair removal by laser treatments is also the most expensive of all hair removal methods and contrary to anything you may have heard or read in the past, laser treatments are not a form of permanent hair removal and do cause some unfortunate side effects, including scarring.

As a laser hair removal alternative, many people have chosen to wax their hair from different parts of their bodies. But unfortunately for some, even though they prefer the process, waxing can cause unpleasant side effects as well.

Sugaring is an alternative for people who have had unpleasant skin reactions such as redness or bumps with waxing hair removal.

One of the oldest hair removal methods, sugaring originated in ancient Egypt and continues to be very popular in Middle Eastern countries. Although recent research reveals that females the world over practice sugaring as their chosen method of hair removal.

The hair removal method of sugaring is most often used for legs, bikini lines, and eyebrows (to be done only by a professional), but it is suitable for any part of the body, including the genital area.

Sugaring resembles the hair removal method of waxing, in that a warm mixture is slathered on the skin and then quickly removed, basically pulling hairs out by their roots.

Sugaring is supposedly a less painful hair removal method than waxing … Because the sugar paste adheres only to the hair, not the skin as with waxing. And because you roll it in your hands first, it can never scald the way a hot wax can.

A mixture of sugar, lemon juice, and water, heated to form a syrup, sugaring is hypoallergenic and an ideal hair removal method for sensitive skin.

But do test a small area first just to be sure you don't have an allergic reaction.

Skin irritations are further reduced from sugaring hair removal because the sugar mixture wraps around the hairs and pulls them out by the roots leaving no stubble. You get super smooth skin.

Regrowth is slow so this method of hair removal lasts a few weeks, which is comparable to how long laser treatments last and so makes it a good laser hair removal alternative.

Today there are sugaring hair removal kits that have the proper proportions of sugar, lemon and water already combined. All you need to do is warm the sugaring mixture by placing it in hot water. When it becomes spreadable, simply apply it in the direction your hair grows, cover with cotton strips, allow it to cool and then pull the strips in the opposite direction of the hair growth.

Or - You can make your own sugaring hair removal mixture.

Good for 2 - 3 sessions, this recipe includes ten rounded tablespoons sugar, one half of a lemon squeezed, (taking care not to include any pulp), and 1 tablespoon water. Mix these all together in an old saucepan and stir until it's completely smooth.

Stir constantly over the lowest heat. At first the sugar will become transparent and air bubbles will appear. Then the mixture will turn a golden brown and smell like caramel. Allow to bubble for about 10 minutes until much smaller air bubbles appear on the surface.

Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool a bit. If it looks and feels like syrup, allow to cool a little longer. When the substance no longer sticks to your fingers, it's ready.

For the best results, the hairs should be short. Pull the skin that you're going to treat taut and spread the sugaring paste onto it in the direction the hair grows. Then pull it back in one stroke.

Once the sugaring hair removal process is complete, you'll feel sticky from what you didn't remove with your hands. A hot shower will take care of this because the paste is water soluble and warm water will easily melt and wash it away.

It's also a good idea to rinse the area with cold water to calm and tone the now agitated skin.

Sugaring hair removal is efficient and easy to clean up afterward. But, regardless which type of application you choose to use, it can be quite time consuming and messy.

If hair removal by sugaring doesn't sound like the laser hair removal alternative method for you, there are a number of other alternatives. Do some research and you're bound to discover a much more simple way to make hair removal sweet.

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If you were to ask what the quickest and easiest method was for teaching your dog a new trick, the answer would be - work with the nature of your dog, not against it. What we mean here is that you should look at what tricks your dog naturally does, or look for a dog trick 'in the making', like naturally putting a paw on your knee or rolling over etc.

If you choose a dog trick that naturally occurs, half your work is already done. Your dog will probably be eager to please as most dogs are and should therefore respond well to rewards. You can build on this to reinforce your dogs? natural ability rather than starting an entirely new dog trick.

Which Dog Trick Do You Choose?

Observe your dog and watch out for a potential dog trick. This may be something as simple as crawling along on its belly to, catching a Frisbee or a ball. As soon as your dog 'performs' one of it's natural tricks, associate it with a hand gesture or verbal command and then reward your dog with its favorite treat. It won't be long before your dog learns the procedure.

Eventually over time, you will be able to cut back on the rewards until your dog will perform the dog trick with just the hand gesture or verbal command such as 'fetch' or 'go get'. Now that the new trick is firmly lodged in your dogs' head, you will be able to build on it.

For example, if you have taught your dog to catch a Frisbee, how about increasing the distance that he will catch it from, or throw two Frisbee?s one after the other. Get your dog to catch one, drop it and then run for the other!

Popular Dog Tricks

Some of the most popular dog tricks are 'sit' and 'come' etc. These are pretty simple to teach. To teach your dog to sit, with your dog standing firmly press on its hind quarters directly above it's back legs whilst at the same time saying the word 'Sit' quite assertively but NOT shouting. Most dogs will naturally sit. At this point, heap lots of praise on your dog and then give them a treat. After several repetitions of this, your dog will soon learn what 'Sit' means. Do not try this on older dogs that may have arthritis in their hind legs or hips.

If your dog does not sit when told, NEVER scold it. Just ignore it and try again another time. Otherwise your dog will associate 'Sit' with being scolded. If your dog persistently fails to sit, try another trick.

Each dog has different talents.

To teach your dog to come is simple. When your dog is at a distance, say loudly but not shouting 'Come here' or 'Come'. This will usually get your dogs' attention. Repeat the statement 'Come on', 'Come here'. Most untrained dogs at this point will probably look away and carry on with whatever it was doing.

At this point walk up to your dog but keep within around 5 feet away. Say 'Come here'. Your dog will probably now come to you. When he does, it's time for a lot of praise and a treat. Repeat this but increase the distance that your dog has to walk towards you more each time. Eventually, your dog will instinctively come to you whenever it hears you shout 'Come here', from any distance.

Again, if your dog fails to come to you, DO NOT scold it. I once got asked “Why won't my dog come to me?? On further investigation I found out that every time the dog ran away and then failed to come back, the owners would scold the dog when they got hold of it again. WRONG! The dog started to associate the command 'Come here' with a scolding. Totally the opposite. No wonder the dog failed to come to command.

Another dog trick you can try is 'Paw'. This involves saying 'Paw' then gently lifting the dogs paw with your hand followed by lots of praisetreats. After a while saying 'Paw' will cause your dog to raise its paw. You can extend this to two paws where your dog 'Sits pretty' on its haunches.

Another trick is 'Speak'. This usually works best with a naturally vocal dog. Every time your dog howls or makes a funny noise, praise the dog whilst saying the command ' Speak'. Eventually your dog will speak on command.

Teaching your dog a new dog trick should be a fun experience for both of you, and will give you lots of quality time together. Enjoy!

Article by Andrew Strachan. Find out more about dog behavior training and types of dogs at http://www.types-of-dogs.com

The patented ultra smooth ceramic plates on flat iron hair straighteners produce a smooth straightening motion that eliminates potentially damaging snagging or pulling, resulting in salon quality hairstyles.

Whether your hair is fine, coarse, dry, oily, or damaged, a good flat iron ceramic hair straightener will help you to finally obtain the hairstyles you have been looking for without the addition of chemical treatments or the expense of a salon visit.

Women of ethnic background who have had difficulty obtaining straight hairstyles will love what a ceramic hair straightener will do for them. The adjustable heat setting of the better flat irons provide the control needed to create hairstyles on even the coarsest of hair.

The better ones available use infra-red heat technology, sealing in hair?s natural moisture, resulting in hairstyles that are considerably smoother and silkier. No matter what your hair color, natural or dyed, a good ceramic hair straightener delivers consistent hairstyling results.

The better quality flat irons produce results twice as fast as those obtained by other hair straighteners, with hairstyles that last a long, long, time.

Satisfied users of some flat iron ceramic hair straighteners have commented repeatedly on how well their hairstyles have held up through changing weather conditions and various levels of physical activity, noting that their hairstyle looked as good at the end of the day as it did before they left the house that morning.

Creating flat or straight hairstyles is easy with a ceramic hair straightener. Simply insert two inches of hair between the heated ceramic plates and squeeze the handle closed. Glide the flat iron slowly from the roots of the hair to the tips, while following it with a fine tooth comb.

Adding soft curl and flip hairstyles to straightened hair is straightforward.

Soft curl hairstyles begin by straightening your hair as described above. Next, insert a small section of hair, including the tips, into the flat iron and gently squeeze the handle. Use a rotating motion to wrap the desired amount of hair around the hair straightener, hold for a short period of time, and release.

Flip-in and flip-out hairstyles are created in a similar manner to soft curl hairstyles except that hair is inserted into the hair straightener two to three inches up from the tips, depending on the results you desire. While squeezing the handle, rotate the flat iron toward the neck for flip-in hairstyles, and away from the neck for flip-out hairstyles, stopping just short of allowing the hair to wrap completely around the flat iron. Hold this position for a short period of time before releasing pressure on the handle and removing the flat iron away from your flip-in or flip-out hairstyle.

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Before we begin to address the solution to this all too common affliction, an understanding of the fundamental types of hair loss, and their causes, will be crucial to implementation of any successful hair restoration program.

To reiterate, losing hair is normal. Most people lose between eight to one hundred terminal hairs per day from their scalp. This is even true of the majority of people who are experiencing hair loss or thinning, know as alopecia. When the follicles of people suffering from alopecia shift into the dormant telogen period, the hair falls out at the same rate as healthy people. The difference is that the follicle closes up and shuts down rather than reawakening to the active anagen stage. There are some types of alopecia that result in elevated rates of shedding, often losing whole clumps of hair at a time, but his condition is rare and we?ll discuss this is further detail a bit later.

There are several classifications of alopecia, with the most prevalent being androgenetic alopecia, the culprit in over 95% of hair loss cases. Both men and women experience androgenetic alopecia. For men it is often pronounced and dishearteningly visible for the entire world to see, and is commonly referred to as Male Pattern Baldness (MPB). In women, it is usually in an overall thinning of the hair rather the development of any discernible pattern of baldness.

Androgenetic alopecia is widely recognized as genetic trait passes down from either parent. This is why it is know as ?pattern? baldness, since the same pattern tend to show throughout the family tree. The genetic code for hair loss sends hormone messages to the cells in the follicles associated with the family pattern. The hormone massages essentially tell the papilla in these follicles to grow thinner and lesser hair, eventually shutting them down until they grow no hair at all.

Those hormones that direct the hair follicles are the part of an extensive assortment of hormones called androgens. Testosterone and estrogen, present in both men and women, are without a doubt the best know androgens, and play essential roles in the genetic code?s mandate for pattern hair loss. Hormone levels deviate from person to person, and fluctuate at different stage their life.

As the blood carries testosterone to the hair follicle, it interacts with enzyme called 5-alpha reductase, converting the hormone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT restrict the vasodilatation (blood flow) to the papilla at the base of the follicle. In short, it is the culprit androgen hormone that provokes hair loss, hence androgenetic alopecia.

Estrogen is known androgen that obstructs the effects of DHT. Since women have higher levels of estrogen than men do, most women are safeguarded from androgenetic alopecia that is until they reach menopause, when the levels of estrogen take a sudden, sharp drop in the bloodstream. With the DHT newly unimpeded, the onset of hair thinning in menopause women can sometimes be quite dramatic in its rapidity.

Before losing heart, there is one other important factor to keep in mind. The genetic code merely determines a tendency toward DHT?s vasodilatation of the papilla. If unchecked, hair loss will certainly result. However, there are many methods for interrupting this process. Another form of hair loss is traction alopecia, which occurs when the hair shafts are subjected to the constant pulling of tightly braided hairstyles, plucking, tweezing, and waxing. This traumatizes the follicles, and the leads to the hairs falling out before the completion of their growth cycle. Usually, traction alopecia is temporary, taking three to four months for the follicles to this constant pulling will eventually lead to permanent hair loss.

About 1% of the population suffers from condition called alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition in which the white blood cells interpret the hair follicle as an invading tissue that must be expelled from the body. Alopecia areata customarily cause people to lose hair on the scalp in smooth, circular clumps typically about one inch in diameter. In severe cases this can expand to the loss all scalp hair (alopecia totalis), and sometime expand to the loss of all hair on the body (alopecia universals). Typically, this incurable autoimmune complication is temporary, though its duration is entirely unpredictable.

Telogen effluvium is a form of hair loss resulting from sudden severe stress. This can be rather traumatic occurrence because the shedding of hair is always delayed, in most cases three to four months and sometimes as much as six months after the originating stressful event. Example a job termination, divorce, death of loved one. Telogen effluvium strike randomly across the scalp, and is most often noticeable only to the person suffering from the infliction. It is temporary, since there has been no damage to the follicle. Most of the hairs will return once the normal anagen and telogen growth cycles resume.

Perhaps the most important factor in hair is how almost every single one of the conditions described above affect the sebaceous gland and it secretion of the lubricating sebum. What happen 99% of the time, whether the papilla?s production of keratin is disrupted by the genetic balding messages carried in DHT, or the hair shaft has suffered breakage from too much bleaching, sebum begins to build up in the follicle. The follicle then becomes blocked, including further damage to the tiny structure and effectively cutting off any chances for the hair to survive. This, in fact, is the literal root cause of hair loss.

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Nowadays hair loss is a very common problem not only among males but among females too. Hair loss is a source of great anxiety for many, directly affecting their self-confidence and causing feelings of mental and emotional humiliation. With such a high level of anxiety among hair loss sufferers, it is only natural that the hair loss market be filled with a wide selection of effective and not so effective hair loss products.

There are plenty of effective hair loss products and hair regrowth products to choose from, such as natural essential oils, natural herbs, conventional drugs, shampoos, serums, lotions and conditioners.

Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Rogaine are the more popular hair loss drug products available today to stop or prevent hair loss. Finasteride is sold in pharmacies as Propecia, and this hair loss product is recommended only for men. Like Finasteride, Rogaine is available only through drugstores. Rogaine has to be applied twice daily for 3 to 4 months to get any positive results. Minoxidil is a common and effective hair loss treatment method among younger men. However, continual use of hair loss drug products such as Minoxidil may lead to side effects such as a itchy scalp, or even more serious complications such as low libido if these hair loss treatment products are used over a long period of time.

With these possible side effects linked to hair loss drug products, more and more hair loss sufferers are turning to natural hair loss remedies to prevent or stop hair loss. Dr Proctor, Thymuskin, Viviscal, Hair Genesis, Revivogen, Tricomin, and Nisim products are just some examples of the best hair loss products available on the market.

Dr. Proctor?s Hair Regrowth shampoo is one of the more popular natural hair loss products, as it has no chemical ingredient. Its Regrowth shampoo is widely used by hair loss sufferers due to its easy application, while its Life Extension Shampoo supports healthy hair.

Thymuskin is more effective (95%) in female than male (67%) for treating hair loss. This hair loss shampoo clears the hair follicle of debris, dirt, oil and other waste. It consists of thymus peptides that diffuse deep into the hair follicles to clean them.

Viviscal shampoo helps to maintain healthy hair. Apart from this, the shampoo treats hair loss and hair thinning. Viviscal products are available in all forms including scalp lotion, conditioner and tablets.

Hair Genesis products are also available as conditioners, topical serums, oral supplements, and hair regrowth shampoo. Hair Genesis is especially favoured by women, and it works mainly by stopping the DHT blockers.

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It is a known fact that beautiful hair adds to the looks of a person. And if they are given a perfect cut and style, then it is difficult to match that awesome looks. Moreover, it s tested truth that no one is born with healthy and beautiful hairs. It is with time that the texture of the hair develops. Every other individual wants that their hairs should be wonderful and be responsible for enhancing their looks. And it is for this reason that the concept of hair extensions has been developed. Hair extensions, not just in Manhattan but also in many other states, have been preferred to a large extent.

As hair extension Manhattan gives a desired length to your hairs, more and more women are seen visiting their hair specialists. When it comes to the matter of looks, then no compromises can be made at any cost. Hair extensions have the ability to do wonders with your looks. If you are given thousands of compliments for your look, then your hair style plays an important part in fetching these compliments. Moreover, nothing can be comparable to smooth and silky hair that has got shine in them. If you are blessed with silky hairs that slip from the hands, then you surely are the luckiest girl. But if it is not, then hair extensions are the best thing that can happen in your life.

No one likes to continue with the same hair stylist for many years and people go for change. After all, changing your personality all over again will enable you to look fine and special in your own group. Just imagine the response of your spouse, whom you will be meeting after longtime, after undergoing hair extensions process. You will surely feel elated when he will shower compliments on your new looks. Hair extensions are made from human hairs, so that you don?t feel as if something unnatural is attached to your hairs that look awkward. Obviously, you would be shrinking from going to social gatherings if you have a bad haircut or hairstyle.

There are a variety of ways that are applied for attaching the hair extensions with your natural hairs. Some of the hair stylists may make use of copper coils that are attached to the base of the natural hairs. In this way, they merge with the texture of natural hairs that no one can make a difference between your natural hairs and hair extensions that you have worn. Many other hair specialists make use of glues and bonds that attach hair extensions with your own hairs. In this way, you can get your damaged hairs repaired within much less time. After all, you would not like to move around with the damaged hairs.

As far as the texture and color of these hair extensions are concerned, every bunch of extension is selected carefully. It is already kept in mind that different people have different hair textures. Hair extensions come in a variety of colors and textures, so that your hair specialist can match it and place the order accordingly. After getting the process done on your hairs, you have to take special care of them. Specialists suggest that you have to visit them again after every three months for getting the maintenance process done. Moreover, you also have to apply special conditioners for maintaining the softness of your hair extensions.

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Losing hair affects men and women of all age groups the world over, hence the huge demand for hair loss treatments, shampoos, drugs, etc. which has spawned a multi-million dollar industry.

Regretfully people who are losing hair sometimes become victims of scams and hair loss products with dubious credentials. Caution is needed and a common sense approach to any claims that a particular product will work.

Before becoming too alarmed if you are losing hair, determine which category you are likely to fall into from the explanation below:

Category 1: Temporary Hair Loss

Some men and women suffer losing hair through sudden shock or as a result of an accident of medical procedure. As hair is constantly going through various stages involving growth and resting, it may be up to 3 months before a person starts losing hair.

So if this is your experience count back 2 to 3 months and try and ascertain whether your hair loss is the result of some sudden change in your circumstances or health.

Often, this type of hair loss is temporary and many times hair will regrow as the months pass by.

In the case of women losing hair, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause can all have a bearing due to major hormonal changes in the body. It is not uncommon for a women to experience considerable hair loss about 2 to 3 months after having a baby.

The hair often returns to normal within 9 to 12 months.

Some men and women end up losing hair due to harsh treatment using strong chemicals in hair products or for improper use of a hair dryer. Be aware that hair can be fragile when wet so use caution when toweling dry or using a comb (avoid a brush as it causes too much traction on wet hair).

Category 2: Semi-permanent To Permanent Hair Loss

Hair loss is likely to be permanent if it is due to genetic factors. Some young men even show a predisposition toward losing hair in their teens.

Out of all the reasons why men and women suffer losing hair, heredity is the number one cause. At a certain time in life, hereditary factors can be triggered that cause an increase in testosterone 5-alpha reductase, a male hormone. When this is converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hair loss is the result as the hair follicles shut down.

Additionally, there are certain diseases and conditions of the scalp that can lead to permanent hair loss. If you see what appear to be serious irregularities in the skin around the scalp area seek the advice of a medical practitioner.

Although hair loss as a result of genetic factors or disease can be permanent, the rate of losing hair as well as how permanent it will be varies widely. The following are different ways in which hair loss can develop:

• Hair loss is rapid initially but then levels off and slowly continues after that
• Hair loss is slow at first and continues that way for some years but then accelerates rapidly
• Hair loss spreads slowly being hard to detect
• Bald spots appear rapidly within a few months

While hair may not regrow completely, in many cases there is partial hair regrowth in affected areas.

Develop A Strategy

Realizing you may be losing hair due to factors mentioned in category one can do much to reduce the anxiety level. With patience and attention to good diet and exercise, the body will recover and hair will come back in most cases.

Even if you are losing hair due to the reasons mentioned in category two there is still hope. It may not be possible to stop hair loss completely or get all the hair back if genetic factors are involved but wise lifestyle choices can certainly minimize the effect of hair loss by slowing its progression and maintaining healthy hair growth.

A recommended resource for anyone losing hair, whether due to temporary or permanent factors, is the 168 page ebook “Hair Loss No More” by Jonathan E. Phillips, an international hair loss analyst.

By combining diet, nutrition, exercise, and proper breathing into a powerful regimen, Mr. Phillips provides a ground plan for coping with and dealing with hair loss.

Education and knowledge can partly alleviate the distress due to losing hair. Carefully weigh up your own circumstances and decide on a plan of action.

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Doing your own home hair color for the first time can be intimidating, to say the least. Have I chosen the right color? What if I make a mistake and wind up with green hair? What if I end up with overprocessed, dry damaged hair?

The fact is that you can achieve excellent results and save a lot of money by coloring your hair at home as long as you know a few basics about how to select the right color and apply it correctly.

Here are seven of the most common questions and my advice on hair coloring at home.

Advice on Permanent Hair Coloring at Home

1. How do I know whether I should color my hair at home or go to a salon?

Most people can successfully color their hair at home but there are exceptions. You should get a professional color job if your hair is in poor condition - coloring dry damaged hair at home can result in uneven color. Also, if your hair has different shades and you want one even tone, a hairdresser can apply different formulas to the different areas. Finally, it's best to leave it to the experts if you want to make a drastic change to your hair color, say dark brown to platinum blonde, or you want special color effects or highlights.

2. Are drugstore hair colors just as good as salon hair color products?

In general, salon hair colors contain higher-quality ingredients than the drugstore brands. Salons also offer a wider variety of colors and tones. But home coloring kits are getting better all the time and can deliver good results if used properly.

3. How do I pick a color that will look natural on me?

When choosing a hair color, your skin tone and natural hair color are the two most important factors. Whether you're going lighter or darker, stay within two or three shades of your natural hair color. Here is a guideline for selecting a compatible hair color for your skin tone:

Dark/olive skin: Stay with darker hair colors.

Yellow skin: Dark, rich colors like deep auburn.

Pale skin: Almost any color.

Pink skin: Neutral tones like sandy or beige blonde or chocolate brown are best. Avoid reds or golden tones.

If you know what clothing colors suit you, you can also use that to help in choosing hair color:

If you look good in warm shades like red, orange, golden yellow, cinnamon brown, olive green, and rust, then warm hair tones like golden blonde, golden brown, strawberry blonde, and auburn will suit you best.

Cool color favorites like bluish red, fuschia, black, royal blue, and pine green indicate that cool hair tones are best for you: platinum, ash blonde, ash brown, burgundy, and jet black.

If you look good in true red, purple, charcoal grey, periwinkle, and teal, then neutral tones like sandy or beige blonde, chocolate brown or mahogany will suit you.

4. How do I get ready to color my hair the first time?

It's a good idea to gather a few materials together before starting: an old T-shirt, a few old towels and a washcloth that you don't mind getting stained, some hair clips for sectioning your hair, a timer, and a hand mirror to see the back of your head.

5. If I color my hair at home and hate it, what can I do?

There are some home hair color products you can use to repair the damage, but it isn't easy. The problem is that if you used a home hair color kit to obtain a lighter color, your hair has been bleached and colored in a single process. So the color needs to be added back in a process called “filling” before using the final color formula. Whatever you do, don't simply buy a box of your original color and try to cover over a bad dye job… it won't work. Fixing hair color gone wrong is a multi-stage process so a trip to the salon may be in order.

6. I already have permed hair. Can I color it without damaging it?

If your hair has been permed or relaxed, color has to be applied carefully or it can weaken the structure of your hair. Salons have colors specially formulated for treated hair. But if you insist on home hair coloring, choose a shade darker than you want since processed hair may come out lighter than expected. Then do a strand test to make sure your hair can handle the chemical stress.

7. I love my new color… now how do I keep it looking good?

You'll probably want to recolor every four to six weeks. Make a record of the hair color product and shade you used, and how long you left it on the ends and the regrowth. Use shampoos and conditioners formulated for color-treated hair to prevent fading. Stay out of the sun and chlorinated pools. Hair that has been previously been bleached isprone to such effects and should be rinsed as soon as possible. Don't use heavy conditioners and oil treatments after coloring… they can lift the color.

Now go out and enjoy your new look and all the money you saved by doing it yourself!

Nancy Faizabadi is a professional hair stylist and the founder of http://www.short-hair-style.com where you can find free tips on short hair style and color ideas, hair color trends, hair products and much more. Whether your hair is fine, thick, curly, straight, processed, colored or in need of a new style, short-hair-style.com has a section for you.

Rogaine Minoxidil as a hair loss treatment came on the market back in 1988 after gaining FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval to be sold as a prescription drug.

Then in 1996 the status was changed so Rogaine Minoxidil could be sold over the counter instead of being prescription only. This has no doubt accelerated the growth of Rogaine Minoxidil as a popular hair loss treatment for both men and women.

Minoxidil was originally a drug used to treat high blood pressure. It was marketed under the name Loniten by the Upjohn company (now part of Pfizer). It works by relaxing blood vessels to allow the blood to pass through easily. However, patients using Minoxidil for high blood pressure noticed the following side effects:

• hair growth
• weight gain
• increased heartbeat
• chest pain

It was the hair growth side effect that caught attention and after further development Minoxidil was manufactured in 2% and 5% doses under the brand name Rogaine to combat hair loss.

Two Versions

The 2% version could be used for men and women while the 5% version was recommended for men only. Some women who used the extra strength noticed undesirable facial hair growth.

In view of the effect on the blood circulation, heart patients are advised to consult their doctor before considering using Rogaine Minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.

In all its forms, Rogaine Minoxidil is a topical solution that needs to be massaged into the scalp areas affected by hair loss. This must be done daily and patience is needed as results may not be seen for many months. Initially there may even be more hair loss before improvement is seen.

In view of the fact that Rogaine Minoxidil changed from being a prescription only hair loss treatment to over the counter status indicates the side effects are no longer deemed that serious. In fact, from user feedback it appears the side effect that causes most concern is skin irritation on the scalp.

Additionally, users report that Rogaine Minoxidil can make the hair extremely greasy. Applying it first thing in the morning after a shower can result in the hair appearing limp and matted through the day - a condition many men and women find a major disadvantage.

Relief For Men

Relief for men has come in the form of Rogaine Minoxidil Foam. This new application seems to overcome this negative side effect. Like shaving foam in appearance, this new form of Rogaine Minoxidil can be easily applied to the scalp.

Rogaine Minoxidil Foam contains 5% Minoxidil and is therefore recommended for men only. It is suggested you wash your hands under cold water first before using the foam dispenser so the foam doesn't melt so quickly in the hand before applying it to the scalp. The foam appears to melt as it comes to skin temperature.

It needs to be stressed that Rogaine Minoxidil is not a whole scalp hair loss treatment. In the clinical trials it worked best for hair loss on the crown of the head and mid-scalp area. Hair loss at the temples or a receding hairline seemed to not respond in the same way as hair loss or thinning hair on the top of the head.

Nevertheless, the popularity of Rogaine Minoxidil as a hair loss treatment cannot be disputed. From the time it came on the market in 1988 to the time it's status was changed in 1996, some estimates put sales at over $700 million. From 1996 to the present with its over the counter availability the sales must be colossal.

Scientific studies indicate Rogaine Minoxidil does work for many. In one trial, over 55% of men regrew hair. That means 45% did not see any improvement. It seemed to work best on men who had been experiencing hair loss for less than 10 years with a balding patch under 4 inches across with some hairs in the middle of the balding patch.

A Realistic Appraisal

These details help give a realistic picture. As the manufacturer clearly states: “Not everyone responds to Rogaine. Individual results vary.”

There are at present only two FDA approved medications for hair loss treatment - Rogaine and Propecia. Propecia is for men only and it appears to have a higher success rate than Rogaine although the side effects need consideration as well as the lifelong commitment.

So if you are looking for a hair loss treatment, you may wish to consider Rogaine Minoxidil. You could be one of the group who find it is the answer they have been looking for.

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If you have dry, damaged hair you may be wondering what actually caused it. Split ends, that horrible straw feeling, and hair that constantly snaps off every time that you brush it can really be a nightmare! How can you prevent it from happening again, if you do not know what caused it in the first place?

The Many Causes of Dry Hair

If you have recently developed dry, damaged hair there could be a wide number of reasons. You should know by now with all the warnings that electrical items such as straighteners, hair dryers and curling tongs, all dry out the hair if enough protection is not used. However, there other lesser known factors that can cause dry hair, so if you do use protection and yet you still have dry hair, there could be a number of reasons why.

Medical Conditions

Some people develop dry hair after suffering from various medical conditions. Eating disorders often have negative effects on the hair and people suffering from anorexia commonly have dry hair. This is because the hair does not get the nutrients that it needs from the food which we eat.

Malnutrition is again another cause of dry hair related to what we eat. Dry hair is often a sign that you are not getting enough omega 3 fatty acids into the body which is commonly found in fish such as salmon and tuna, and flaxseed oil.

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the body does not produce enough thyroid hormones, and this in turn can cause dry hair. Another condition which causes it includes Hypoparathyroidism which is where not enough parathyroid hormones are created and dry hair is often an early sign of the condition.

Environmental Conditions

The sun often causes the hair to become dry as there is not enough humidity and the heat really soaks in the essential oils on the scalp. People who love to swim a lot will also have various problems with their hair, as well as the winter weather. So always take care of your hair in all weathers, and try not to expose it to too much sun or chlorine in the water. The chlorine actually strips the hair of its essential oils and so a swimming cap is highly recommended every time you do want to swim.

Your Occupation

Not many people even consider that their job could be contributing towards their dry, damaged hair. Lifeguards in particular may have problems due to the constant exposure to the chlorine. Likewise, anybody who works outside in all weathers will have a problem too.

Over washing and Using Harsh Products

Many people make the mistake of over washing their hair. You would think that if you washed your hair daily, it would solve the dryness, but in fact it can make it worse. Over washing causes the hair to be stripped of its natural moisture which it needs, and that will cause the hair to become dry.

Using harsh products on the hair is also a bad thing to do. You may not even realize that the products you are using are harsh, however if you look on the back of the shampoo or conditioner, if you see alcohol listed in the ingredients, the product is too harsh for your hair.

Overall conditioner should be used whenever you wash your hair, and that should be roughly two to three times a week. Obviously if your job is causing your dry hair, there is not a lot you can do about it and you should simply try to protect it as much as possible by using a gentler shampoo.

Dry hair has so many causes that often it is hard to know what has brought it on in the first place. It is treatable though, and buying the right products for your hair type is one of the best things you can do to treat your dry hair.

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