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It's funny the little events that'll bring on a moment of nostalgia. My oldest son is in kindergarten and came home the other day with a notice that head lice are circulating around the school. Oh boy. So we had the talk about things to avoid..."Don't throw your coat in a pile with the other kids'...and don't put your head too close to the other kids'...and don't wear any of the other kids' hats or let them wear yours..." His eyes glazed over and his neck went on automatic, nodding his head..."Okay Mommy."

But it brought back memories of my sister and I as kids. I vividly remember my mom combing through my hair one day and suddenly breaking out in sobs. OMG, we had lice! She was so distraught. Lice was alot less understood back then and I think she was still under the impression that having lice meant you were dirty or something. Which is untrue, in fact, lice prefer a clean head of hair and they're especially partial to girls hair as it's usually longer so they can more easily find the warm spots they like so much.

Because we lived on a little island only accessible by ferry, we had to have the shampoo brought over on a special trip. When we got to the ferry dock, I think it was a relief for my mom that alot of the other school kids and their parents were also there waiting for the shampoo ferry (pardon the pun). It was a relief until my sister and I started skipping around the dock singing..."We have lice, do you?" over and over again. Mom was mortified. But as kids, we were completely unabashed about the whole thing. It was just another event to celebrate as far as we were concerned. Makes me giggle now given that I'm now the parent lecturing my child on the best ways to avoid getting lice, knowing I'd have to be the one to go through the pain in the rear of killing the little buggers.

Fortunately, I've already done the research and built a page with information on eradicating head lice. You can read it here...Head Louse

February 3, 2006 16:02 - New Hair Color Ideas

As hair trends are forever changing, new pages are added to the site regularly to report on what's happenin'. I've just built a page on new hair color trends to give you ideas on your search for a change in hue.

If you color your own hair, visit the hair color section of the site which has articles on many hair coloring processes from foil highlighting to bleaching hair. New pages are planned for that section as well. So many ideas, so little time...

But I'll keep at it, so keep on checking in for more great hair news! Thanks for visiting.

February 5, 2006 13:51 - New Hair Trends Page - Bob Hair Cut

It may seem peculiar to refer to a bob as a new hair style trend, but it's appropriate on account of their current popularity. Bob hair styles are incredibly versatile, easy to style and can present a polished image because they're always kept freshly cut to maintain their shape. If you picture a dowdy, mid-length hair cut with little personality, perhaps you should check out the newest addition to our hair trends page...the bob hair cut!

There are endless ways to personalize a bob, and this page offers a few ideas and photos for your inspiration. Enjoy!

February 8, 2006 11:03 - Funky Hair Style Ideas

Feeling funky? The newest addition to our hair trends page is all about the funk. New hair style ideas and photos to offer inspiration for your funky hair style whims. Have fun with your hair! That's what this trend is all about, expressing your unique personality with an adventurous, attention-getting style.

Enjoy! And don't forget to bookmark Style Hair Magazine so you can check back in for more great hair info. You can also syndicate our content by adding us to your RSS feeds or Yahoo, MSN, or Google home pages. Just right click on the orange box at the bottom of this page and select "Copy Shortcut" then paste that into your RSS reader. Or visit our home page and select one of the icons from the lower left navigation menu.

Thanks for visiting!

February 11, 2006 09:00 - Punk Hair Color

Getting a good, bright, long-lasting punk hair color can be a challenge. Our newest page details the bleaching process and tips for finding a good punk hair color product. Having a vivid red, pink, green, blue or purple is tons of fun but it can be disappointing when the process doesn't quite work out and you end up with a less-than-expected result. Read these tips, get the right product and go to town!

Feel free to send in pics of your punk hair color, we'll be building our punk hair style gallery pages soon, so if you'd like to have your photo considered, use this form and email us your best images.

February 14, 2006 10:46 - Hair Color Removal

Removing artificial color from your hair is sometimes necessary. Perhaps, you've applied a color that came out way darker or brighter than you thought it would be, or you've changed your mind about dark hair and want to try a lighter shade.

Whatever the circumstance, there is a way to safely remove artificial pigment from your hair. I've created a new page which details the steps to do that, while maintaining as much of the health of your hair as possible. You can read the full article on hair color removal here.

February 17, 2006 11:59 - Unwelcome Milestone - My First Grey Hairs

Just a little insight...if you'd prefer to remain in denial of maturity encroaching and the inevitable appearance of grey hairs, best not to root through your hair with an eye peeled for any sign of one.

In my case I found not one but several. Then I stopped hunting. That's enough of that, thankyouverymuch. Fortunately greying hair is a gradual process. That and I'm armed with an arsenal of know-how and equipment to eradicate them when necessary. At this point, because there are so few, just adding a few foil highlights or lowlights will do the trick to disguise them, creating more of a blending effect.

If you're in need of a little guidance with battling your own greys....

Go here for specifics on foiling hair.

Go here for specifics on coloring grey hair.

I'm off to surround myself with thoughts of how maturing deepens my understanding and expands my horizons.

February 21, 2006 08:01 - Visitor Question About Layered Hair Style

One of my visitors posed this question using the contact form. I thought others might also benefit from the information, so I'm posting both the original question and my answer.

Question:

I have long, straight black hair (about 2 inches above my waist) and would like to have long layers in the back of my hair so that there is more movement and adds a bit of interest. I have very healthy hair, but just would like to have a more interesting long haircut. The lady who cuts my hair says this is not possible for long hair. Well, I've seen long layers on long hair in magazines and on tv, so I don't see how that is impossible.

Can you please give me some information about long layers and what I should ask for when getting my hair cut or point me to particular resources on the web where I can actually see that it's possible and how it can be done? This way I can maybe print out the information and bring it with me during my next haircut - as proof that it's possible! I am thinking about finding someone new to cut my hair if I am not going to realize the haircut of my desire with my current hair stylist! Thank you for reading and for any tips and I wish you a wonderful day!

Honlee

Answer:

First of all, long layers throughout the back and framing the face are an excellent idea. Layers should be considered a commitment as they take time to grow out. It's a good idea to start with to keep them within only the last 2-6 inches of hair. (depending on the length) I would suggest you start growing out your bangs, unless you have a long forehead, and are using them to add proportion to your face. Otherwise, having a bit more length to them and styling them in a sweeping fashion will blend better with the layered look. Although the trend these days is a more blunt, straight across bang. So it really depends how "cutting edge" you're feeling. :o)

Find a stylist who uses alot of point cutting and slicing to texturize as removing some of the bulk from your hair will add movement and interest without diminishing the length at all. So, a good combo would be long layers (point cut, or razored) within the last 4-6 inches of your hair and around the face, a good amount of "slicing" to texturize...and a little blending of the bangs with more texturizing and softer styling.

Look for someone with just the kind of layered effect you're wanting and ask them who does their hair. That is, IMO, the best way to get what you want. That, and finding an appropriate photo to bring in...or a few photos that each show an element you like. It's all about communication. Check out these pages for a little inspiration:

Long Hollywood hair styles
Long hair style gallery

Best of luck, Honlee! Let me know how it goes.

February 25, 2006 12:46 - Going Blonde? Read These Tips For Lightening Hair With Bleach

The popularity of blonde hair never wanes. Tonal values may change...golden, champagne, platinum...but blonde is a classic hair color that's here to stay. Achieving a nice blonde hair color on your own can be challenging though. These pages cover all the basics for using bleach to lighten hair, including mixing, application, processing, and toning.

Lightening hair with bleach is tricky, and the mishaps are difficult to repair while still maintaining any semblance of health to your hair. But it's effective for some of the extreme coloring effects and in fact, is the only thing that'll do the trick for either platinum blonding or bright punk colors. That said, knowing how bleach works and learning specific things NOT to do will help ensure success with the bleaching process.

If you're planning to bleach your hair (or someone elses), I suggest you read all of the pages on bleaching and the page on Hair Coloring Chemistry, which provides a graphic explanation of the color wheel and underlying pigments. Critical stuff to know for good hair color results. And the less you have to do to your hair (correctively), the healthier it'll stay. So take the time to read up on it first if you're at all unsure.

Bleaching Hair
Advice on Mixing, Application and Processing

Hair Bleach
Cautions and Considerations

Hair Bleaching Processes
Specifics on Using Bleach to Lighten Hair

Hair Toner
What, When, and How

Good luck and have fun!