HAIR STYLE

HAIR STYLE
2007 Hairstyle Trends - Insider Survey

By Brooke Hayles
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AG Hair Cosmetics runs routine surveys with a few hundred hairstylists to predict upcoming trends for hair. Looks like their predictions for 2007 hairstyle trends were pretty well spot on!
The most popular 2007 hairstyle trend to hit the runways and heads of celebrities is shaping up to be short cuts loaded with volume and "controlled messiness". This look transcends all age groups, and can look flattering on any woman. Slight variations make the style acceptable and fashionable for men, as well. You might think of it as the one size fits all approach to hairstyles!
Ellen Degeneres, Meg Ryan, and Hillary Clinton have already been seen wearing variations of the short and messy hairdo. This year will probably see the ladies adding more layers and volume to the roots of their hair, letting bangs fall over foreheads in a wispy- and slightly too long look that translates into a sexy framing of the face. If you just can't part with your long hair, remember to get rid of the super-straight locks that were popular last year. Adding a simple wave or loose curls will give you the fashionable look of the year.
The popular 2007 hairstyle trend for men is a simple to maintain, shaggy look. A good way to achieve this look is to have hair cut and textured into a short length. Wash and style hair before going to bed at night, and when you wake up simply run your fingers through and you're ready to go! It's the look that all fashionable men will be wearing for this year. In fact, if you want to take it a step further, men can add some warmer hair tones to their natural hair color.
While you don't want your hair to look or feel dirty, it's important to note that the current look of "controlled messiness" is managed better if your hair isn't washed every single day. Just-washed hair will also not hold as much volume as second-day washed hair, so keep that in mind and consider switching to an evening shower routine so you can keep up with the newest 2007 hairstyle trend.
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New 2007 Hairstyles

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Are you fashionably prepared and wearing one of the new 2007 Hairstyles? 2007 unfolds, many new hairstyles are making their appearance by fashion trendsetters and celebrities- if you haven’t evaluated your own look yet, now is the time!
The time has come to trade in your flat irons and straightening hair products for hair that’s been carefully cut to look like it’s an effortless style, full of movement and irregular lengths, waves and a perfect blending of colors. If your hairstyle doesn’t move naturally, look and feel soft and speak volumes (literally!) - your hairstyle is out of style. The new 2007 hairstyle reveals that there is more to style than a specific length or color of hair.
In order to get the fashionable hair of the year, you’ll want to allow naturally wavy hair to wave freely with a nicely shaped cut that frames your face and consists of several different lengths and textures. Tone down tightly curled hair that was popular in the 80’s with large rollers or curling iron, creating subtle curls and waves of varying lengths. Shorter hairstyles can get a boost of volume with styling products used at the top of the head, and cutting hair to taper softly around the neck for less volume through to the tips of your hair.
While no specific color will take over the latest hairstyles, there will be an increase in the skillful mixing of colors for a blended, natural effect. You’ll notice blondes with light, metallic hair tips to brighten the look of their faces and add volume to their locks, while redheads will blend orange and chestnut tones to create a passionate look. Above all, the new 2007 hairstyle trend will involve natural looking, soft and touchable hair.
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DO SAFE HAIR DYES

By Dr. Donna Schwontkowski

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Today, everybody knows that certain elements, such as nickel, chromium and cobalt, can cause health problems and allergies. Not everyone may know, though, that these three potentially toxic elements can be found in high concentrations in hair dyes.

Studies show that constituents of hair dyes show up in the urine within 24 hours, which means they are circulating throughout the body after the application.

There is substantial evidence that nickel, chromium and cobalt are essential elements required for the body in extremely low amounts; however, all three can cause serious problems in the body, when in excess.

Let us address nickel toxicity here. Excess nickel has been well established to be toxic to the kidneys and carcinogenic. A single cigarette typically contains from 2 to 6 mcg of nickel. Nickel is absorbed more efficiently in the lungs than in the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of chronic nickel exposure include dermatitis, chronic rhinitis, and hypersensitivity reactions. Nickel can hypersensitize the immune system, causing hyperallergenic responses to many different substances. Consider the type of allergies caused by nickel in earrings or in scissors used by hairdressers.

One study, done by Aecono Consulting, shows that allergy, in particular to nickel, is found in 10% of women in industrialized countries. The other potentially toxic elements, chromium and cadmium, will be addressed in future articles.

You may not be showing physical signs that you are accumulating nickel or other toxic elements yet, primarily because your body has not reached a critical load of them. Once the body reaches the "overflow" point, that is when signs and symptoms start to appear.

Growing numbers of women and men are turning to hair dyes that are known to have low levels of these metals. One European-trained cosmetologist in the U.S., Ted Berry, at his salon, Hair Color To Go(TM), has been using hair coloring imported from Europe for over a decade on clients. It is one that is documented to be low in nickel, chromium and cobalt. Ted created a patent-pending system of affordable custom European hair coloring mixed for an individual.

"There is a difference between sensitivity to nickel, chromium and cobalt and an allergy. If someone is allergic to these potentially toxic elements, they should not use any dyes with any amounts of these metals in them. But if they are sensitive to hair dyes, it is possible that there will be reduced sensitivity from the European hair color because of the extremely low percentages of these toxic metals in the dyes," he said. "It is always best to do a patch test of the dye on skin before it is applied to the hair."

To use dyes or not is always the question.

"The answer is that either way, there are pros and cons. When you factor in the benefit of a more youthful appearance, suddenly the quality of life gets better and it seems to outweigh a lot of the cons... It is worth it to a lot of people to dye their hair and look their best every day," Ted said. "When you think of all the other chemicals and pesticides that are encountered on a daily basis, such as from smoking, air pollution, and food contaminants, these are probably accumulating at higher rates in the body than six or seven applications of hair dyes throughout the year."

He searched for years to find a safer hair dye before he found one from Europe that actually provided optimal professional color for clients.

"Some people use Henna, but Henna does not cover gray hair well because it can create yellow or green tones on the gray. It will not make you blonder, is messy because it's a powder, is tedious to apply, and is limited. Compound henna products can contain fine metallic salts; if they do, they are not compatible with most other chemical services. If henna dye could somehow give professional color, hairdressers would use it. But it does not."

His patent-pending system involves a highly accurate way to customize your hair coloring, even though you may be miles away from his salon. All formulas are mixed to your color expectations, formulated by a certified cosmetologist for the composition of your hair. The porosity of the hair determines the amount of color lifting and also color distortion. You can conveniently apply your color at home, achieving better quality than over-the-counter products without the need for visiting a salon.

Ted made the process a simple three-step process:

1. Order the hair color analysis kit, which consists of 22 actual hair samples to be used to determine your existing hair color and condition. The swatches come with full instructions and the evaluation process takes only a few minutes.

2. Submit the Analysis information online, by phone or mail.

3. Receive your custom-formulated hair color, formulated by your own personal Senior Color Consultant. She's one of several Hair Color To Go (TM) European-trained hair color technicians who is a certified cosmetologist and expert in hair care science. She will contact you by email or phone and assist you in obtaining your first hair color product.

Try this professional grade color for yourself. For more information, see www.HairColorToGo.com

Dr. Donna Schwontkowski, known as "Sacramento's Detox Expert", teaches detoxification and cleansing as well as other practical natural health classes. She's also the editor of Health & Fitness Magazine. Find out more about her extensive background and services at http://www.DrDonna.net and http://www.MillionDollarMemory.net You can contact her directly at DrDonna@DrDonna.net

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