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 What Hair Color Suits Me?
The colors of clothes and nail polish you wear show a lot about your personality. Sure, conventional wisdom says that different colors match best with different complexions, but at least a part of it is personal choice. If you look at the clothes in your closet and then see what colors fashion experts say match best with your skin and hair color, they probably don’t match exactly. Anyone who has worked in a clothing store can tell you that the people who bought the same clothing item in the same color did not all have the same complexion. Your taste in colors reflects how you see the world, whether you are choosing colors for clothing, home décor, or even your own hair color.
Your genes have given you a particular hair color, but lots of people dye their hair at least once in their lives. Even people who always kept their natural hair color when they were young will dye their hair once they have even gray hairs for the gray to become noticeable. They associate gray hair with old age, but they still feel young on the inside and want to project that image to the world. If you are considering coloring your hair, either to cover the gray or just because you are ready for a change, it is important to choose a color that fits your lifestyle.
There are only certain professions and certain age groups where dyeing your hair a color that does not occur naturally in human hair, such as green or pink, is socially acceptable. If you dye your hair a color not normally associated with hair, you will be projecting an eye-catching, artistic image. If you do this, it is important to know your audience. Will you be interacting with people who will appreciate your creativity in your choice of hair color, or will your work supervisors think it is inappropriate and unprofessional? If you work in an industry where the only hair colors you see are brown, black, and gray, it might be a good idea to tell your boss that you intention to color your hair before you just show up at work one day with purple hair. Your boss just might be understanding, as non-naturally occurring hair colors are gaining more and more mainstream acceptance, especially among young people. They are just part of the lifestyle of the new generation.
If you work in a conservative business environment, a color close to your natural color is probably the best choice. You might just want to dye your hair a lighter or darker shade of your naturally color, or add more reddish tones. If you are a natural brunette but you dye your hair blonde, you may give the impression that you love attention or are in denial about aging. Choose a color that people will not know is not your natural color. Boring hair colors don’t make you a boring person; your uniqueness will still show through in your personality.
Are Expensive Haircuts Really Worth It?
In the world of salons and haircare, there is a definite difference between haircuts that cost a little money and those that cost a lot more. The question a lot of people ask themselves is if the price difference is really worth it. A lot of people will tell you yes, that quality is certainly reached when paying a premium price. Others feel like, because it is just hair, you should not have to pay that much higher for it. All in all, the stylists experience will certainly determine how great your haircut is and how much you are going to pay for it.
Often times, there is a certain disconnect between what the client thinks is a great price and what the stylists feels is a fair price. What is important to remember is that you are not necessarily paying for the haircut itself but the stylists technical knowledge and experience itself. Since they have the expertise to give you exactly what you want the first time around, you are paying more for the knowledge and time than the actual hair being cut. Along with this goes attitude, however. Your stylists can be the best in the world, but if their attitude is not the way it should be, or if a client steps in their chair with an attitude from the start, than no one is going to win and they are going to leave without getting exactly what they asked for. The stylists attitude towards client and profession certainly plays a part in the quality of haircare you receive, and that can make all the difference at the end of the day.
The old saying goes that you certainly pay what you get, and that is true when it comes to getting a haircut as well. Those that pay a lot more for their haircuts are usually receiving more elaboration designs and styles, thus requiring a premium price. If you are not looking for anything fancy, there is really no reason for you to pay for such an expensive price. So, paying for an expensive haircut can certainly be worth it if you are in the market for one but it is certainly not worth it if you are fine with a basic, normal haircut to get you through the week. Keep that in mind when searching for a stylist as all that knowledge may not be exactly what you need.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR HAIR POROSITY LEVEL? TRY THIS AT HOME YOURSELF TO FIND OUT
(Get a strand of hair and drop it into a glass of water to see if it floats or sinks
SO WHAT EXACTLY IS HAIR POROSITY?
The porosity of your hair is its ability to absorb and retain moisture; this includes moisture from the products you use on your hair on a regular basis.
There are 3 types of hair porosity:
Low Porosity – Hair is not very porous. The cuticle layers, the scales of the hair shaft that overlap one another, are very close together and are tightly shut. They allow very little moisture to come in or out, if any at all. If your hair is like this, it is considered to have low porosity.
Medium Porosity – This is the happy medium where the hair allows moisture inside the cuticle easily, and it holds moisture for long periods of time, making hair less susceptible to breakage.
High Porosity – This porosity results when the cuticle has been exposed to severe amounts of damage, either through the environment, overuse of heat, harsh combing or brushing, or chemical processes (relaxers, texturizers, colorants). Another sign of highly porous hair is that it loses moisture almost as quickly as it absorbs moisture.
SO WHY SHOULD I CARE?
Porosity affects moisture and hydration of your hair so it makes it harder for the hair to hold colour and go through the perming process effectively
SO WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT
Besides chemical damage hair is subject to a multitude of environmental pollutants everyday and also to the damaging effects of the sun on hair, for this reason its highly recommended to apply UV hair guard and use good quality treatment whenever possible to protect and restore
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