Love for Color | Hair Color Tips
Like painters in art represent ideas, beliefs and manifest emotions. We colorist use chemical colors to express personality, outline a hair style, define the lines and shapes, decrease or accentuate facial features, contrast skin tones, bring out eye color and accentuate a person's lifestyle. Hair color can change somebody character, mood, confidence and also has recognizable psychological effects. Hair color can communicate shapes by putting side by side colors of different intensity. Hair color has and instant effect on people, it can rejuvenate you, make you look mature, professional, passionate, funny, sassy, shy or extreme. In hair color, creativity is endless.
To master hair color, a colorist has to understand chromatics, the perception of color by the human eye and brain, the hair composition, texture and pigmentation. The reason why we, colorist should understand it is because of the nature of color. After all, color is the reflection of light. As bizarre as it sound, colorists play with light, manipulating the way it reflects. Without light, there would be no color.
Have you hear about not visible color? Many species can see wavelengths that fall outside the "visible spectrum". Bees and many other insects can see light in the ultraviolet, which helps them find nectar in flowers.
Understanding the law of color is also very helpful when creating and recommending color. The law of color states that, out of all the colors in the uni-verse, only three - yellow, red and blue, called pri-mary colors - are pure. That means they cannot be created by mixing together any other colors. Instead, when they are mixed together in varying proportions, these primary colors create all other colors. To organize those colors we use a color wheel. The color wheel it comes very useful when doing color corrections.
Identifying level of color, intensity, existing natural and artificial pigmentation, and skin or eyes tones is a must on a client consultation. Knowing a client’s skin tone is important in hair coloring in order to complement a client's natural coloring and helping the client to pick the perfect hair color.
Remember of the beauty of color, the endless creativity and the delightful possibility of being whoever you want to be… young, mature, professional, passionate, funny, sassy, shy, extreme… the next time you are getting your hair colored.
About the Author (Ariel Godoy):Expert Milwaukee hair colorist, dedicated to the art and science of hair color, hair highlighting, and hair color correction. Ariel started his career in the beauty industry in 2002. For the last 7 years he specialized in color and chemical hair relaxers and worked as a stylist at high-end salons in the Miami Financial District where he constantly created a successful and sophisticated image for new professionals; a look that promotes a feeling of polished and professional competency and at the same time look enviable and flattery sexy. To date, Ariel have had the opportunity to style and color hair for Miami's top models, the cast of The Phantom of The Opera, "Telemundo" and "Univision" TV stars and several international artists. For questions you can contact Ariel at: Ariel Hair Studio www.arielhairstudio.com 1018 S 5th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 (414) 604-6046.
Sunscreen in the Winter – The Sun Shines All Year!
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Everyone should use sunscreen in the winter for the simple reason the sun shines all year long. It doesn’t matter if the temperature is colder or there are more cloudy days. The fact is the sun’s ultraviolet rays bombard the earth throughout the year and can penetrate many cloud covers. That means the skin is continually exposed to the sun’s rays.
It doesn’t matter that more clothes are worn during winter, because unless you completely cover yourself from head to toe, there will always be skin exposed.
The most vulnerable places on your body during the winter are the face and hands. In the winter, the sun’s heat is less due to the angle of sunlight, but the ultraviolet A and B rays are still strong enough to cause skin damage. When your skin is exposed to these rays it doesn’t matter what time of year it is. The ultraviolet rays can cause permanent skin damage.
Using sunscreen in the winter is important for a lot of reasons. Even if you don’t develop skin cancer, there are a host of other sun related skin problems the sun can cause. The sun dries the skin out and can cause premature aging.
People who have spent a lot of time in the sun without sunscreen protection are usually easy to spot. They have deep wrinkles in their skin. The sun can also cause brown aging spots and skin rashes.
In the winter, even after you bundle up in warm clothes, the face, ears and hands are still exposed to the sun. Everyone should use a winter moisturizer that also contains sunscreen. The damage done to the skin by the sun is cumulative.
Every time you get a sunburn, changes are happening in the very cell structure of the skin. Over time, the damage becomes permanent or irreversible. Using sunscreen is a simple and highly effective way to prevent the sun from damaging skin including during the winter months.
Breakthrough in Hair Loss Science
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According to the Australian College of Dermatologists, approximately 60% of men will have significant hair loss by the age of 50, and 50% of women will also suffer from some hair loss by the age of 60. The cause can be hereditary, as in the case of male or female pattern baldness, or environmental, such as stress, sun damage, harmful chemicals, insufficient dietary intake, or too much time in the chlorinated water at the local pool.
Don't despair. There is a way to keep those remaining hairs on your head and stimulate the growth of new, healthy hair to replace the lost ones. I have to admit, I was sceptical at first but after 3 months of using Hair Restore Advanced, not only did my hair stop falling out, but my hair was looking fuller, healthier and noticeably thicker. Today, about ten of my friends are on Hair Restore Advanced. And whenever somebody with hair loss asks about how I got my hair back, I always recommend Hair Restore Advanced because I know it works. - Michael Kerala, Penrith, NSW.
Why Choose Hair Restore Advanced?
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Stimulates healthy hair regrowthReduces hair loss, hair thinning and premature greying hairFormulated for both men and womenNatural, Potent FormulaActive ingredients CLINICALLY PROVEN to restore hair in 4 out of 5 patientsIncreases Libido unlike prescription hair loss treatmentsManufactured in Australia and TGA-approved World-Renowned, Clinically-Tested, Time-Tested Active IngredientsThis formulation is unlike any other hair loss product you've ever tried before because it relies on potent, time-tested and clinically-tested herbs to achieve REAL RESULTS. The first major herb, Polygonum multiflorum, is a powerful tonic herb that has been used in TCM for hundreds of years to treat hair loss and premature greying hair. In a study involving forty-eight 30-60 year old men and women with differing origins of hair loss (age-related, stress- and medication induced, and postpartum), polygonum multiflorum root extract was shown to reduce hair loss and stimulate new hair regrowth in 91% of men and 87% of women. The second major herb, Eclipta prostrata, is referred to as the King of Hair in Ayurvedic Medicine for its renowned ability to stimulate hair regrowth. In recent scientific studies, Eclipta prostrata was shown to restore hair by increasing the number of hair follicles on your head, thickening the active layer of the scalp to produce a more stable support structure for your hair, and by switching hair follicles from the off phase to the growth phase. Potent, Natural Anti-Hair Loss Formulations. There Is No Comparison. Forget synthetic chemicals and any other radical treatments that don't work.
Hair Restore Advanced is a completely safe and natural anti-hair loss formulation with clinically proven active ingredients. Within the first month, Hair Restore Advanced users will start to see results. With continued use, the amount, density and fullness of their hair will be increaseda€| and that's 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEED!
About the Author:Mark Swarner, is a pharmacist practising in Australia. He specialises in Hair Loss and has been Chief Pharmacist at the Hair Restore Advanced Research and Development Sector for over 3 years. For more information about Hair Restore Advanced visit www.hairrestoreadvanced.com.au
Homemade Acne Masks for Face
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Acne is a common problem and strikes men and women of all ages. Hormonal changes in your body are the main cause of acne breakouts. Teenagers and women going through menopause can attest to this fact. Hormones trigger your sebaceous glands to produce too much sebum, the natural oil used to lubricate your skin. The sebum builds up in your pores along with dead skin cells and blocks your sweat glands. Bacteria then enter into the picture and acne is formed.
Acne is not caused by not washing your face, in fact excessive washing can irritate and spread acne. Always be gentle and use lukewarm water and pat your face dry. This will help to prevent the spread of the bacteria that causes acne. In this article you will recipes for natural, homemade acne treatments but you also find information about types of acne and other acne remedies.
To better understand what causes acne, it is good to understand the different types. You may have only one type or a combination.
Acne vulgaris are cysts and nodules that are deep in your skin. This type of acne should be treated by a dermatologist as it can cause scarring and prescription medication is needed to treat it.
Blackheads are formed by a partially blocked pore. Dead skin cells and sebum block the pore and the melanin in your skin cells cause blackheads to develop a dark appearance.
Whiteheads are completely blocked pores. These are characterized by small white bumps caused by trapped sebum and dead skin cells.
Papules are small red, inflamed and tender bumps that do not come to a head.
Pustules are what most people think of as acne. These lesions are red, inflamed and can be tender to the touch with a large whitehead.
You can treat your acne with over-the-counter products, but these can be very drying and irritate your skin.
Common treatments include products containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur and resorcinol.
Prescriptions medications can also be very hard on your skin and carry some risk of side effects. You doctor may prescribe medications like Accutane, oral contraceptives, oral or topical antibiotics, and prescription strength benzoyl peroxide treatments.
Before you make a trip to the drug store or your doctor give homemade acne mask treatments a try. Many of the ingredients you need are already in your pantry. Homemade remedies are safe, natural and take only a few minutes to make.
Baking Soda Mask
Simply mix baking soda and water into a paste and apply to your face after you cleanse it. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. You can use this mask three times a week.
Egg Mask
Egg whites are great to tone and firm your skin. Egg yolks contain Vitamin A to help prevent scarring. Simply separate an egg and beat either the white or yolk and apply to your face. Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. Don't use these masks if you're allergic to eggs.
Basil Tonic Mask
Take 3 teaspoons of fresh basil and steep it in boiling water until it cools. Apply to your face with a cotton ball. This mask helps to clear your skin and tone it.
Sea Salt Mask
If you don't live near the ocean you can still get its benefits with this simple mask. Mix sea salt and water into a paste. Apply to clean skin and let sit until it become hard and crusty. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Oatmeal and Honey Mask
Mix oatmeal, honey and water to make a thick paste. Apply to your skin after you have cleansed it and let it sit for 20 minutes. Use a damp warm cloth to soften the mask and then rinse with warm water. The oatmeal will draw out excess oil and honey has many healing and antibiotic properties. Use organic honey if possible.
Rosewater and Cucumber Mask
Mix rosewater and cucumber paste together and apply to your clean face. Let sit for 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
Garlic Mask
Peel and mash 8 cloves of garlic and apply to your face. Be sure to avoid the eye area and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and then tone your face with some vinegar on a cotton ball. Garlic has antibacterial properties and vinegar balances your skin's pH.
Groundnut Oil and Lime Mask
Mix 1 teaspoon of groundnut oil and 1 teaspoon of lime juice. Apply to your clean skin and let sit for a few minutes. Rinse with warm water. You can use this mask everyday to treat and prevent blackheads.
Apple and Honey Mask
Grate one apple and mix with honey. Apply to your skin and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Apples have pectin and vitamins that soothe and clarify your skin and honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Try these homemade acne masks to treat mild to moderate acne. Be sure to test the masks on the inside of your wrist to be sure you aren't allergic to any of the ingredients. Save money and use what you have in your kitchen to treat and prevent acne.
What Foods Cause Acne?
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Diet and acne... many people say that foods don't affect acne, some people say it does. Well, they are both right in my opinion. All depends how your body, your skin reacts to certain foods and what skin type you have - if you don't have acne problem, foods may not cause you problems, but for those with acne problem, certain foods can make it worst.
In my opinion, if you are reading this article I assume that you have acne problem, bigger or smaller, anyway it affects your life some way and you are looking for solution. My advice is - you should care what you eat, you should avoid certain foods, and you should have your eyes open and observe if your acne problem is getting worse after eating certain foods - because each of us may react different and what we can do is to observe our own bodies, simply to know our bodies like we know our favourite movie. Sounds strange? Believe me, so many of us don't know own body, especially how certain foods affect it.
In my opinion, foods are so important in our life and if we can, we always should care what we eat to make our internal systems stronger, it's hard to see how internal organs look like, but if they work properly we will be healthy.
I want to give you an example about something you can see: if you want to build strong body, big muscles and be simply strong man (or woman)! You have to exercise, practice, give your body muscles proper stimulation, it will make your body stronger - adding special foods into that, your body will be stronger even faster, because of proper nutrition. In acne battle is the same, just food is even more important.
It's good to use other treatments, like: proper cleansing, antibiotics and effective lotions - but without proper dietiary plan, they will not be as sufficient as they could be - even if you will get rid of acne using antibiotics, it may come back after a while if your diet is bad and you have to answer if you want to go for acne antibiotics again?
I guess you know that antibiotics always have some side effects. Read about the causes of acne and some crucial rules to follow to get rid of acne (one of them is to avoid certain foods - there are four more ruleslisted there).
It's great to start with restricted diet and after a while, when your acne problem is getting smaller, you can try with foods that you removed from your menu, maybe it will not affect you - you will observe. There always should be balance, between what to eat and what not to eat, sometimes we just like so much foods we should avoid and we have to let go our restrictions, we shouldn't be to hard on ourselves with our diets but it's great to know what food causes what problems in our body and be able to accept cause and effect.. and most important, always smile on the way!
So let's go to the most important part, to the list of foods that may cause the acne problem:
Nuts - and products that are made with nuts: such as peanut butterChocolates - in any formsCola and other dark drinks - it's ok to drink light colored sodasSpicy foods - especially if you use sauces you buy in stores, homemade chilli sauce with fresh peppers are not that bad.Salty foods - like french fries, chips and other. If you want to eat salt, please use it while cookingPizza - oops!Dairy productsLess sugar - it may cause problems, so consume less sweet products - I know it's hardLess fried foods - again something with "less". So enjoy fried foods, but not all the timeWell, I hope you are not depressed now! In the list you can see "less sugar" and "less fried foods" - I would recommend to remove sugar and fried foods for some days to see how your body reacts and then include a bit if wanted.
Feel that there is nothing left to eat? Well it's simply not true. I will give you in case the list of foods you can eat and it's the same long!
MeatChickenFishVegetables and fruitsCereals and grainsCoffee and teaBreadYou may also try herbs for acne - but before using herbs it's recommended to consult first with doctor if you should use certain herbs and for how long. Read about good vitamins for acne.
It will all depends on how advance acne you have to get rid of your acne problem. As it was mentioned before, after getting rid of it, add foods from your "not to eat" list, one by one and give yourself few days how your body reacts. Now, you have to decide which list of foods you will choose. I believe both: you will avoid eating foods from the first list and enjoy foods on the second list.
Are You Eating Enough Beauty Foods
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Eating certain foods can dramatically improve the appearance of our skin, hair, nails, and eyes.
A diet rich in "phyto-compounds" can stimulate DNA repair, increased collagen production, reduce inflammation, and improve blood flow. This not only keeps you healthy but it keeps you looking younger longer.
Creams and lotions can do wonders for your skin, but your diet is by far the most crucial when it comes to having healthy skin.
Beauty is dependent on the overall health of your body. In order for your skin to look attractive and vibrant you need to make healthy lifestyle choices, and a great place to start is with the foods you eat.
So if you want your skin to feel soft and look firm here are a few foods that you can eat starting today.
Blueberries: These blue little balls are one of natures most potent anti-aging foods. They help keep the skins elasticity, strengthen the gums, and contribute to the health of our eyes.
Brazil nuts: Help protect our skin from UV rays and they help reduce dryness.
Strawberries: Help protect our skins collagen structures. Collagen is what keeps our skin firm. Wrinkles form when our collagen levels start depleting.
Salmon: Promotes soft smooth skin, free from dry itchy patches.
Avocados: These contain folate which helps blood formation. This is essential for cell regeneration.
Acai: This is the king of all berries. It has 50% more antioxidants than pomegranates, and twice as much as blueberries. They also contain omega 6,9 fatty acids, fiber, calcium, and vitamins.
Apricots: Very rich in fiber and phytochemicals like beta-carotene and lycopene. They also have vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, folate, iron and potassium, making them very beneficial to our skin.
Broccoli: Also very high in fiber, vitamin C, and folate. There's a compound in broccoli called sulforaphane that protects our bodies cells from injury.
Beans: Jammed packed with phytochemicals, fiber, folic acid, protein, calcium, and magnesium. These guys can stabilize blood sugar as well as lower cholesterol.
Black currant: Has a high source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Also contains a high amount of calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
Carotenoids: This isn't a food, but it's found in fruits and vegetables. It's a fat soluble pigment which helps fight against cancer and cardiovascular disorders.
Carrots: Have lots of beta-carotene which is a powerful antioxidant.
Cruciferous vegetables: A.K.A.- cabbage, broccoli, kale, collard greens, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. These guys release a compound called glucosinolates and an enzyme called myrosinase when chewed, which are known for their anti-cancer properties.
Cranberries: High in vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin E, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, and citric acid.
Cucumber: A great source of essential vitamins and minerals necessary for increasing collagen production.
Camu-Camu: Very rich in vitamin C.
Dark leafy greens: A.K.A - Spinach, kale, and dark lettuce are loaded with vitamins and minerals like beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate, iron, magnesium, phytochemicals, and antioxidants.
Fish: Has lots of vitamin A, B1, B12, and B6. It also has omega 3 fatty acids which are very beneficial to the skin, as well as the heart and brain.
Flax, grapeseed, walnut, seaweed, spirulina, watercress: These are very high in zinc which is vital for the health of our skin. Plus they have been known to help clear up acne, and help keep us regular.
Grape seed oil: Has trace elements of selenium, zinc, copper, and iron. It's also a unique source for oligomeric procyanidine, which is known to improve our skins elasticity.
Honey: A nutrient rich alternative to refined sugar. Refined sugar is believed to contribute to aging.
Myrtle: Is known to slow down our skin aging process. Has been used in folk remedies for centuries.
Millet: A nutritious seed, high in silica, which is good for our skin, hair, and nails.
Oats: Very high in soluble fiber, and complex carbohydrates. High in iron, manganese, phosphorous, calcium, vitamins B and E, and silicon. Silicon is crucial for healthy skin by maintaining collagen levels.
Papaya: When applied as a paste on the skin, it's enzymes help breakdown dead skin cells.
Pomegranate: Very good source of polyphenol antioxidants.? These antioxidants help neutralize free radicals that can damage the skin.
Water: Hydrated skin naturally looks younger.
If you are one of the millions of people worldwide that spend money on lotions and creams in an attempt to look better, then it only makes sense to incorporate these beauty foods into your diet.
It wont take very long to start seeing the major benefits these beauty foods will have on the health of your skin and the way it looks and feels.
Pierre Dukan Diet Review
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If you are looking for one of the most popular diets, you have found it! Pierre Dukan diet is one of the most popular diet these days. Why it is so popular? Is Dukan diet effective and safe?
Let's take a look on steps that diet includes:
This stage takes five days and you will lose weight really fast. Foods you can eat includes just low fat proteins. Great thing is, you don't have to count calories! You can eat as much as you can. In this step though, you can't eat salt but you can replace it with: lemons, mustard, herbs, vinegar, onions and garlic - to give extra taste to your food. You have to remember to drink plenty of water - minimum 1.5 l/day. Coffee? Tea? Yes you can, but without sugar.
Last as long as many kilograms you lost in first step. For example, if you lost 4 kilograms -> 2nd step will take you 4 weeks. For first five days you will eat dairy products and meet, then you will include in your diet almost all available vegetables, excluding: potatoes, corn and some more. You will lose around one kilogram per week in this step.
There are another two steps in this diet, to keep the weight, not gain kilograms again. Following Dukan diet you will see effects in a week and it's easy to adopt, you don't have to say STOP, you can eat simply - as much as you can.
On the other hand, diet is not the cheapest one for sure. It includes a lot of proteins what gives extra work for your kidneys.
The diet is really famous and you can eat really good meals, while still losing your weight. The secret of losing weight rapidly, is that the diet is rich in proteins. You will need to burn more calories to digest the food, than you need to digest carbohydrates. It's important to drink plenty of water, when you are following the diet. Your body, eating mostly proteins has to work hard to digest it. When you stop eating products that contain carbohydrates (the main source of energy), your body will have to find energy in different ways, what consumes a lot of liquids. Don't forget to drink plenty of water. Diet is great if you need to lose weight for special event in near future, because it really can help you lose weight fast, maybe even faster than you think!
You can sign up on Dukan's website, for his unique program, where you will get professional help if you decide to follow the diet. You will receive diet menus, reports and assistance when you will need it.
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