Archive for July, 2009

Your Hair Over A Lifetime: What Happens?

Monday, July 20th, 2009

As a Seattle hair stylist, I get the pleasure of meeting many people in many different walks of life. While there are a lot of varieties of lifestyles to determine with deciding on the perfect haircut or highlights, some things are consistent across Seattle and the world.

Hair has a definite lifetime, and it tends to behave consistently in each season of our lives. As we age, a decrease of the hormone estrogen in women throughout their 30’s and 40’s slows hair growth gradually. Some thinning of the hair may happen in your 40’s, and some hair beginning to turn gray as a decrease of pigment cells in the core of the hair.

Eating well and limiting heat damage to your hair can offset some of the changes you may notice as you move into your 50’s. As your hormones ebb and flow, it causes some hair follicles to shut down, which can result in evident hair loss. By making healthy lifestyle choices, your hair will not show its true age.

Finding the best hair stylist for you will be somewhat determined by how well they understand where you are in this process, and how to cut your hair and which type of highlights to add. They will know color techniques that will renew some of your childhood pigment resulting in a healthy and youthful look.

Defining The Best Hair Color In Seattle

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

How do you find the perfect hair color for you?  Who defines what that looks like?

A lot of that depends on what you’re after.  Seattle is a melting pot of many enthnicities and lifestyles.  It’s important that the stylist you choose understands your unique hair type.

For example, Asian and Indian hair types can pick up color very differently than Caucasian hair.  Highlights can look “brassy”, and all-over color can turn downright orange if the color isn’t formlated just right.   What do you want your color to say about you?  If you want to stand out and make a statement with dramatic hair color, be sure to let your stylist know in advance.  If you want something subtle and soft, be sure to use those types of words during your stylist consultation.

When you’re calling different Seattle hair salons to find the perfect Seattle hair stylist “fit” for you, don’t be afraid to ask for a stylist who’s had a lot of experience with your unique hair type.  Once you’ve made a decision and you’re meeting your stylist for the first time, don’t be shy about asking for exactly what you want.

A great stylist will appreciate every clue you can give them as to your preferences before the begin to offer their own suggestions.  Often “The best hair color”  is simply a matter of the best communication.  Here’s to you and your best hair color!