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Cosmetic Dentistry: Part 1
Nothing since that Ancient Sumerian fashioned the first toothbrush from a simple twig has impacted the dental field more than cosmetic dentistry. Today it is possible for the average American to sport the same picture perfect smile as any celebrity. ...
How to Read a Fashion Magazine
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Massage Your Mind!: Tackling Your Angus Issues
I read a quote in one of those celebrity columns recently that just blew me away. It’s not that I believe everything I read, especially when it comes to Hollywood, but for the sake of discussion, let’s assume that the quote was correctly stated. It was ...
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Originating in Japan in the late 90’s the chemical products used in the process go by the names Liscio, Yuko and U.S. made Bio Ionics.
The treatment can take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours and involves numerous steps with costs ranging from $300 to $1,500 depending on the salon.
A cheaper price should raise some red flags as to the quality of the chemicals used or the expertise of the stylist according to the experts.
The result is permanently straight hair but after 4 to 6 months any new hair growth will need to be treated as well. This usually costs close to the same amount as the original treatment because it is a more time-consuming process involving straightening hair closer to the roots.
Because of the chemicals and techniques used you will not be able to curl the treated hair so you definitely want to take that into consideration beforehand.
There is also a growing concern from some stylists that thermal reconditioning may not be the perfect hair straightening solution after all.
First off, experts estimate that at least 80 percent of people that are having the treatment are not really good reconditioning candidates for several reasons:
Any recent chemical processes done to your hair such as hair coloring, bleaching or hair relaxing can cause serious problems including hair loss and breakage if you elect to have the treatment done. A hair strand
test must be done first to determine whether your hair can accept the chemicals. If the salon does not offer a strand test you might want to reconsider who you trust your hair to.
It does not work on African hair because it is too fragile and can’t take the heat required during the straightening process. It is not the same as a hair relaxer which is made especially for African hair.
In fact, a growing number of women are claiming serious hair breakage problems and it has been reported in the press that one of the top Hollywood celebrity hair stylists refuses to perform the treatment because she thinks it is too much of a risk to her client’s hair.
Many women are led to believe that the process is actually good for your hair but there have been no clinical studies to prove this and by definition anything that physically alters the hair structure at the molecular level is damaging.
Even though many women have had the Japanese Hair Straightening process done to their hair with great success you should know that there can be some risk involved and if you decide to have it done to your hair be sure you use a reputable salon with properly trained stylists that will test your hair first.
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Celebrities signing on for youth fundraiserMarion StarThe Charity-Celebrity event is the main fundraiser for efforts that help youth in the Marion community through the Marion County Youth Foundation. Applicants will be reviewed by the Recipient Evaluation Committee and must be between the ages of 10 and ... |
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Celebrity Custody Battles: 10 Of The MessiestHuffington PostAs Usher's increasingly messy custody battle with ex-wife Tameka Foster has illustrated, celebrities don't always play nice when fighting for the kids. But Usher and his ex aren't the first famous pair to duke it out in public. Click through the slides ...and more » |
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People in the News: CelebritiesColumbus DispatchCelebrity Headlines from AP The Dispatch app features breaking news, sports, weather, videos, movie times, gas prices, a flight tracker and much more. A judge on the British version of the TV singing competition The Voice, Black Eyed Peas musician ...and more » |
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10 Pregnant Celebrities: Maternity Style TrendsCelebrity Baby ScoopFrom Reese Witherspoon's breezy summer dresses, to Alyson Hannigan's casual chic statements, to Kristin Cavallari's effortless feminine fashions, let's take a look at the latest maternity style trends from 10 pregnant celebrities. |
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