Healthy and Beautiful Hair

Use gentle shampoos and condition your hair regularly. Always follow product instructions of use. Get hair soaking wet before applying shampoo. If your hair is dry don't shampoo too often. Rinse thoroughly. Apply conditioner to the ends of your hair only. If you want healthy and shiny hair condition your hair 1-2 times a week for half an hour. If you have heavy hair, use a light conditioner.

When it comes to special occasions, be it weddings or cocktail parties, going with a romantic hairstyle is a classic choice.  This year’s Golden Globes had many wonderful examples of this look and one of the most stunning was worn by Charlize Theron. Head to toe her style was soft and romantic, with a perfectly placed side bun that complimented the asymmetrical cut of her dress.

It’s that time of year again, when we begin the search for presents to give to those near and dear to us. When choosing items for friends and family - skin, body, and hair care products are among my favorite gifts. I just love encouraging others to remember that it is good to take care of themselves and what better way than with something yummy to pamper the body with.

I have had several clients over the years who have gone through their own journey of healing from breast cancer, and have given me the brilliant suggestion which I am now passing to my readers. It is simple, but makes sense that once chemotherapy has begun and before the hair begins to fall out, make a move to empower yourself by shaving your head. This will put the issue of losing your locks in your hands and avoid the shock of losing clumps of hair without warning. Again, anything to take yourself from victim to an assertive state of mind is so valuable.

Hair loss is a valid concern of several of today’s salon clients, and it isn’t just among those exhibiting the typical male pattern balding. Many women have also been experiencing a loss of hair due to issues such as stress, medications, and hormone changes from pregnancy. So many times I have had a client in my chair who 4-6 months after giving birth has expressed concern about what looks like hair breakage (short hair at the hairline and at the parting) but is actually the new growth coming back.

I am always finding the inspiration to create beautiful hair from many places, and the Cannes Film Festival is an exceptionally glamorous choice. This year, formal styling seems to have taken on a more detailed look especially with hair that is being worn entirely up.

For those of you who are vacation ready and heading off to a sunny location to decompress, here are some of the latest items that must not be left off of your checklist.

NYC fashion week has just passed, and from it come several hot new looks that are sure to be seen showing up this spring. Michael Kors debuted a natural face sun kissed with terra cotta glowing cheeks reminiscent of a day on the slopes during the spring ski season.

With your wedding day soon approaching for every bride - to- be planning ahead is the way to go. For this article I have enlisted the expertise of Edward, owner of Edward’s Salon in Mill Valley CA, to answer some frequently asked questions that will allow the bridal party’s salon visit to go smoothly.