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- The road to financial freedom is to
have great health so that you are in good shape
to learn.
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2 - An open mindset to start learning
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3 - Investing your time in your
financial & health education so that you
are in control of your life to create wealth to
enjoy a better life.
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4 - Enjoy the wealth that you have
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Hair Care
Conditioner
Dandruff
Relief
Hair
Color
Hair
Loss Treatment
Hair
Nutrition
Hair
Oil / Mask
Hair
Spray
Hair
Style Care
Lice
Treatment
Shampoos
Hair Style Tips
- Your
first hair style tip is that you should
meet with a professional hairstylist to
have your hair cut and thinned. The
result will be a smoother and slicker
appearance. However, before you run out
to have just anyone cut your hair, you
should look for someone that specializes
in thick hair in that it is unique and
requires special skills.
- Another
hair style tip is to keep your hair
shorter, perhaps in a Bob or Crop, or
wear it extra long. If the hair is
short, you will have a stylish, trendy
look whereas the length will actually
help to weigh the hair down, making it
smoother looking and more manageable.
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If
your hair is long, wavy, and thick,
then you definitely want to consider a
long hairstyle. The weight will
flatten the waves, again producing a
smoother look.
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You
might talk to your hairstylist about
having your hair straightened or
relaxed. Now, because this process
involves the use of harsh chemicals,
it is not something you should ever
try at home. Instead, you want someone
with years of experience doing the
work. Sure, you could buy a relaxing
product from your local drug store but
typically, they do not work well.
Additionally, these products put your
hair at risk for permanent damage. See
if straightening your hair will
compliment your features.
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Even
if you love changing the color of your
hair, avoid it. When you color thick
hair, the hair shafts will
automatically swell, making your thick
hair appear even thicker.
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For
another hair style tip, always use
quality de-frizzing products. They
will smooth out the hair and help it
look sleeker. The market is flooded
with a number of good options, such as
John Frieda, which makes one of the
most effective and affordable products
available.
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Keep
your hair clean with a good,
moisturizing shampoo, which will help
keep your hair from drying out. When
hair dries out, it will frizz, making
it appear larger and out of control.
Additionally, rather than use shampoo
at full strength, dilute it so you
have one part of shampoo to three
parts water.
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Leave-in
conditioners are another of our hair
style tips. These conditioners are
always great for thick hair. While you
can find a number of great products on
the market, an excellent choice is
Sebastian’s Potion 9.
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Although
the layered look might be popular, if
your hair is extremely thick and wild,
this would not be the right style to
choose. When layers are cut in, the
hair will actually look fuller,
completely defeating the goal.
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Try
putting your hair in a braid. To make
it tight and sleek, braid your hair
wet, immediately after washing.
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Never
wash your hair with hot water.
Instead, wash your hair about every
two to three days and then rinse with
cool water.
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Do not
be afraid to try a variety of
different products. Sometimes, you
just have to see what you like and
what gives your hair the best result.
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Our
final hair style tip is that
typically, blow-drying hair will make
it appear thick and full. However, if
done right, it can help. To make blow
drying work for you, use shampoo with
a moisturizer, followed by a good
conditioner, rinsing well. Rinse with
cool water and then towel blot your
hair. Then apply the leave-in
conditioner and with a wide tooth,
comb, remove any tangles. Now, divide
the hair into two, four-inch sections,
blowing each section dry at a time.
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How to Find a Hair Good Stylist?
As it turns out they
will rarely tell you who their stylist
really is because over the course of time
they have told that stylist every detail
about their personal life and they don't
want it to slip out. They also don't want
you to show up with the same cut and style
that they have.
What they will do is give you the name of a
relative or friend who cuts hair because
every single person on the face of the earth
is related to a hair stylist, or at least
knows one socially. If you actually go there
and you are unsatisfied with the service,
there is no graceful way out of the
situation without offending the person who
gave you the referral.
Instead I recommend asking a total stranger.
If you see someone on the street or at the
grocery store who has a cut that you like,
simply stop them and ask. You needn't be
embarrassed, it is quite flattering to the
person whom you stopped and they will be
eager to brag up their salon or stylist.
After you have done this a few times you
will see a pattern emerge.
Don't get caught up in those nonsensical
stereotypes. They will neither serve you, or
become you.
Instead I recommend screening the salon. Do
they have an internship or apprentice
program for training their new stylists. How
often do they have education in the salon,
(other than product education). How often do
they go to an IBS, (International Beauty
Show), in Long Beach, Chicago or New York.
How many of them have been to an advanced
academy with Toni & Guy, American Crew,
Paul Mitchell or the like.
In my salon we bring select beauty school
students into our internship program for six
months. By the time they graduate beauty
school they hit the floor running and are
usually better than stylists who have been
cutting hair for five years or more in other
salons. We have mandatory technical training
in the salon every two weeks. Failure to
attend is grounds for immediate dismissal.
Stylists are required to either attend an
advanced academy at their own expense,
($1,000 - $3,000), or attend an IBS at a
minimum of once every two years.
Twice per year our stylists are required to
compete in a National Cosmetology
Association hair cutting competition or
State competition. Every single stylist is
required to do straight razor cuts from day
one.
Now, I don't expect every salon to meet our
standards, but I do expect to see some
degree of professionalism above that of the
average salon, or they don't get to touch my
hair.
Walk
up to a stylist in the salon who isn't doing
anything and ask him or her to show you
their straight razor. If it isn't in their
tool belt or on their station ready for use,
or if it has a guard on it, turn and go.
Those people are not serious about hair
cutting. Imagine your plumber not knowing
how to use a wrench.
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Your Hair Is An
Important Component Of Your Body
We have about 100,000 hairs on our heads. Each hair
shaft has three layers, with the cuticle, or outside
layer, protecting the two inner layers.
Shiny hair is a sign of health because the layers of
the cuticle lie flat and reflect light. When the
scales of the cuticle lie flat they overlap tightly,
so the inner layers are well protected from heat, sun,
chlorine, and all the other hazards that can come from
living in our environment. When hair is damaged,
though, the scales may separate and hair can become
dry. Because the scales on dry hair don't protect the
inner two layers as well, hair can break and look
dull.
The type of hair a person has - whether it's straight
or curly - can also affect how shiny it is. Sebum,
which is the natural oil on the hair, covers straight
hair better than curly hair, which is why straight
hair can appear shinier.
Depending how long a person's hair is or how fast it
grows, the end of each hair shaft can be a couple of
years old. So the hair at the end of the shaft could
have survived a few summers of scorching sun and
saltwater and winters of cold, dry air. How well you
care for your hair from the time it emerges from the
root plays a role in how healthy it looks.
Caring for Hair
How you take care of your hair depends on the type of
hair you have, your lifestyle, and how you style your
hair.
Your hair type
People with dry, curly hair have different hair care
needs than people with straight, fine hair. But all
hair needs to be treated gently, especially when it's
wet. Wet hair can stretch, making it more vulnerable
to breakage or cuticle damage. That's why using a hot
blow-dryer (or other heat styling products) on very
wet hair can damage it.
Some people find that their hair gets oily in their
teen years. That's because the hair follicles contain
sebaceous glands that make sebum, which moisturizes
the hair and skin. During adolescence, the sebaceous
glands may become overactive, producing more oil than
needed. As with acne, oily hair is usually a temporary
part of puberty.
Many teens care for oily hair by washing it once a day
- or more if they're active. As long as you treat your
hair gently when it's wet, frequent washing shouldn't
harm it. If you have acne, it's a good idea to keep
the hair around your face clean so hair oils don't
clog your pores.
If you're washing your hair every day or more, it may
be better to choose a mild shampoo instead of a
shampoo designed for oily hair. For some people -
especially people with fine, fragile, or combination
hair (hair that's oily at the crown but dry on the
ends) - shampoos for oily hair can be too harsh. If
you have oily hair and want to use a conditioner,
choose one that's made for oily hair.
If your hair is dry, it's a good idea to wash it less
frequently. Some people only need to wash their hair
once a week - and that's fine. Many people who have
curly hair also have dry hair. Curly and dry hair
types are usually more fragile than straight hair, so
you'll need to be especially careful about using heat
styling products. Shampoos made for dry hair and hair
conditioners can help.
Your activity level and interests. Do you play sports
or spend a lot of time at the beach? These kinds of
things can affect your hair. For example, if you're an
athlete with oily hair, you may want to wash your hair
after working up a sweat during practice and games.
But if you're a lifeguard or a swimmer, sun and
saltwater (or the chlorine in pool water) can dry your
hair out, no matter what your hair type. If you're
exposed to sun, wind, or other elements, you may want
to use a shampoo designed for dry hair or use a
conditioner. It's also a good idea to wear a hat to
protect your hair when you're outdoors.
Your hairstyle
Heat styling products like curling and straightening
irons can dry out even oily hair if they're used too
much. Follow the instructions carefully, and don't use
them on wet hair or high settings, and give your hair
a vacation from styling once in a while. Ask your hair
stylist or dermatologist for advice on using heat
styling products.
Chemical treatments can also harm hair if they're not
used properly. If you decide you want a chemical
treatment to color, straighten, or curl your hair,
it's best to trust the job to professionals. Stylists
who are trained in applying chemicals to hair will be
able to evaluate your hair type and decide which
chemicals will work best for you.
Here are some things to be aware of when getting
chemical treatments:
Relaxers
Relaxers (straighteners) work by breaking chemical
bonds in curly hair. Relaxers containing lye can cause
skin irritation and hair breakage. Although "no
lye" relaxers may cause less irritation, both
types of relaxers can cause problems if they are used
in the wrong way (for example, if they're mixed
incorrectly or left on the hair for too long).
Scratching, brushing, or combing your hair right
before a chemical relaxing treatment can increase
these risks. And don't use relaxers - or any hair
treatment - if your scalp is irritated.
If you decide to keep straightening your hair, you'll
need to wait at least 6 weeks before your next
treatment to protect your hair. Relaxers can cause
hair breakage when used over a period of time, even
when they're used properly. Using blow-dryers, curling
or straightening irons, or color on chemically relaxed
hair can also increase the risk of damage.
Perms
Perms take straight hair and make it curly. The risks
are similar to those associated with relaxers.
Color
There are two types of color: permanent (which means
the color stays in your hair until it grows out) and
semi-permanent (the color washes out after a while).
Some semi-permanent coloring treatments, like henna,
are fairly safe and easy to use at home. Some people
get a condition called contact dermatitis (an allergic
reaction with a rash) from henna and other
"natural" products, so be sure to test a
small area first.
Other color treatments - especially permanent
treatments - can cause hair loss, burning, redness,
and irritation. A few types of coloring treatments can
cause allergic reactions in certain people, and in
rare cases these can be very serious. So talk to your
stylist if you are worried that you may be sensitive
to the products. Also, talk to your stylist about
doing a patch test before using a product. And never
use hair dyes on your eyelashes or eyebrows.
Regular haircuts are one of the best ways to help keep
hair healthy. Even if you have long hair or you're
trying to grow your hair, a haircut can help protect
the ends of your hair from splitting and damage. In
fact, cutting may actually help your hair grow better
because it's healthy and not breaking off.
Dealing With Hair Problems
Here are some common hair problems - and tips on how
to deal with them.
Dandruff
Dandruff - or flakes of dead skin - can be noticeable
in a person's hair and on clothing. No one really
knows what causes dandruff, although recent studies
seem to show that it may be caused by a type of
fungus.
Dandruff isn't contagious or dangerous.
Over-the-counter shampoos containing salicylic acid,
zinc, tars, or selenium sulfide can reduce dandruff
flakes. When shampooing, scrub your hair for at least
5 minutes, loosening the flakes with your fingers.
Rinse your hair well after washing. If your dandruff
doesn't improve, see your doctor. He or she may
prescribe a prescription shampoo and possibly a lotion
or liquid to rub into your scalp.
Hair Breakage
Hair can break when points in the hair thicken or
weaken. Sometimes this happens near the scalp so a
person's hair never grows very long. When hairs break
at the ends, they're called "split ends,"
and the splits can travel up the hair shaft.
A major cause of hair breakage is improper use of
chemical hair treatments, like the treatments
described above. But brushing or combing hair too
frequently or in the wrong way (such as using a
fine-toothed comb on very thick, curly hair or teasing
hair) can lead to breakage. Hair extensions and braids
can also cause breakage. Leaving them in too long or
pulling them out without professional help can cause
hair and scalp damage or even hair loss.
Sometimes hair breakage and dry, brittle hair are
signs of a medical problem, such as hypothyroidism or
an eating disorder. If your hair is breaking even
though you don't treat it with chemicals or other
styling products, see a doctor.
Hair Loss (Alopecia)
It's normal for everyone to lose some hair. In fact,
we lose about 100 hairs each day as old hairs fall out
and are replaced with new ones. With hair loss,
though, hair thins at a rate that can't be replaced.
When hair falls out and isn't replaced by new hair, a
person can become bald or have bald patches. Hair loss
can be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause.
If changing your hairstyle or other treatment doesn't
help, see a doctor. He or she may prescribe a drug to
slow or stop hair loss and to help hair grow.
As with the rest of our bodies, hair is
healthiest when we eat right, exercise, and protect it
from too much sun.
By Eliot N. Mostow, MD, MPH, and Margaret
Kessler, MSIV
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