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Styling curly hair begins with moisturizing; using a high-quality shampoo and conditioner, never brushing the hair and gently scrunching the hair dry with a towel results in a softer, more defined curl pattern. Keep curly hair healthy for a great style with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Taking care of thin hair is best done by using a volume-enhancing shampoo and conditioner, applying styling products that add lift to the roots and keeping the hair color on the lighter side to mask any root exposure. Get an excellent haircut that works well on thin hair with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Washing out hair dye requires using a color corrector, which removes all dye from the hair follicles and usually leaves the hair with an orange tone to it. Remove hair color by going back to the hair salon that dyed the hair originally with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
To relax black hair, consider the texture of the hair to choose either a sodium hydroxide-based relaxer or an ammonium thioglycolate-based relaxer. Find the right hair relaxer for a specific texture, thickness and type of hair with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
When relaxing hair at home, divide the hair into four quarters, have a friend help apply the product and time it precisely to avoid over-processing the hair. Use hair relaxers at home, choosing one that best fits the hair type, with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Straightening hair with a perm solution requires finding a product made with ammonium thioglycolate, the active ingredient in all perming solutions, and use a product with high viscosity that sits well on the hair. Straighten hair using a perm solution with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
A healthy relaxed hair regime should include thermal protection products, high-quality protein-based shampoos and conditioners and gentle styling products. Be gentle with freshly-relaxed hair to maintain its health with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Hair is made up of three types of cells, including protein, carotene and amino acids, that make up the structure of each hair follicle. Understand the genetic make-up of hair with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
The first hair straightener was invented by C.J. Walker in 1762, but it developed over the years into a hot comb, a steam iron and finally the modern flat iron that stylists use today. Discover the history of hair straightening appliances with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Stripping a relaxer from hair is not possible, as relaxers are a permanent chemical treatment, so relaxed hair needs to be cut off or grown out to eliminate its effects. Get rid of relaxed hair, which can sometimes revert back to being curly, with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Permanent hair straightening techniques can include using gloved hands to smooth on the product, using the back of a comb to flatten out the hair with the product or putting the hair in very large rollers just before the product is neutralized. Learn a few hair straightening methods that create wonderful results with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
The best way to remove unwanted hair depends on the area of the body, as laser hair removal and electrolysis is best for smaller areas of skin, tweezing and threading is ideal for the eyebrows and lip area and waxing is the best way to remove hair on larger areas like the legs. Remove unwanted hair using a combination of methods with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Dying hair silver is a difficult process of lightening the hair as much as it will go, toning the hair and applying a direct dye or a semi-permanent color. Dye the hair silver, using a temporary spray-on for the most metallic appearance, with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Putting vitamin E on the hair will not stop breakage, but it will help the circulation of the scalp that helps for more healthy hair growth. Use protein-rich products to eliminate breakage with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Unwanted hair growth in women is caused by the depletion of hormones that usually occurs during menopause, as both estrogen and testosterone levels begin to drop. Understand what causes unwanted hair growth with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
When styling thinning hair, create volume at the root to lift the hair off of the scalp, use a variety of volume-enhancing styling products, shampoos and conditions and get a flattering haircut with blunt lines. Style thinning hair to give the illusion of volume with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
To wash out a semi-permanent hair color, use a clarifying shampoo or dish soap in combination with a high-quality conditioner to keep it from over-drying. Eliminate semi-permanent hair color, which only lasts for up to a month, with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
When using a flat iron on blond hair, which tends to be finer and more prone to damage, choose a straightening iron with a temperature control to prevent over-drying or damaging the hair. Straighten blond hair using heated appliances with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
The top five hair straightening irons include brands such as CHI, Hot Tools, Sedu and GHD, as these brands produce high-quality heated appliances that minimize the heat damage to the hair. Compare brands of flat irons with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
The best ceramic flat iron on the market is the CHI brand straightening iron that costs between $100 and $200, and it is an excellent tool for everyday use. Find the highest-quality ceramic flat iron with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
The best hair straightener depends on the hair type, as thicker hair can withstand a hotter appliance and thinner hair requires an appliance with a temperature control dial. Choose the right hair straightener for thick, thin, fine or coarse hair with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Growing out hair still requires getting regular trims to remove split ends, but keeping the back short while the sides grow out is a great way to maintain a good style in the process. Find out how to best grow out short hair with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
The best way to straighten hair is by using a heated straightening iron to smooth out small sections of hair at a time, using a comb throughout the process to eliminate tangles and knots. Style hair to a straight, silky finish with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Relaxers for a child's hair are much gentler than common hair relaxers, but they are not recommended for children under puberty age because the hair tends to change during puberty. Find out about relaxing children's hair with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
Zigzag hair parting is a great way to hide outgrown roots and to add volume to the top of the head, and it is easy to achieve using a teasing comb or any narrow-tipped styling tool. Style hair using the zigzag parting method with beauty tips from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
For many years, women have sought the perfect hairstyle. That elusive blend of volume, smoothness and style has created frustration in many women who seek to express their personalities and creativity through their locks. In fact, hairstyles often represent the cultural, social and ethnic identity of many individuals and can also represent social status. While hair density, texture and length are all factors in a person's hairstyle, fashion trends tend to play the biggest role in women's hairstyles. In this free video series on hair care, a professional hairstylist discusses several hairstyling ideas and styling treatments. Get information about various types of hair relaxers and perming solutions, and learn to apply the solutions at home. Find out how to choose the best straightening iron and discover a few ways to add volume to thinning hair. For creating that great hairstyle on a regular basis, consult this helpful beauty guide.
Amelia Smith Amelia Smith has been styling all types of hair for more than 10 years. She has experience in cutting, styling and coloring men's, women's and children's hair. Smith currently provides her services as a hair stylist at Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. in Wilmington, N.C.dkdk
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