Author Archive: Marlin Bressi

When talking about hair, the words cute and short are often mentioned in the same sentence. Short hair gives a woman a more youthful appearance, which explains why you don’t see a lot of older women with long hair. Many short styles…
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Layered cuts are the most commonly requested haircuts in a salon, and for very good reason.  Layers can add volume to fine hair, they can reduce volume for thick hair, and they work well with most face types.  Most haircuts…
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Perhaps no other hairstyle in history has become such a fixture in pop culture as the Afro. Unlike many hairstyles, the Afro needs no explanation because everyone knows what it is. However, many people know little about the colorful history…
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From the smallest ceremony to the most elaborate wedding, the best bridal hairstyles are always simple and elegant. Keep in mind that you’ll be looking at your wedding photographs for the rest of your life, so the last thing you…
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Today’s up-dos have come a long way from your mother’s French twist or your grandma’s bun. Fortunately, many of today’s up-dos are not that hard to achieve and can be done in under thirty minutes. Gone are the days of…
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Like many people, I went through my punk rock phase as a teenager. Unfortunately, much to the dismay of my parents and employers, I never quite grew out of it. As a result, I’ve seen a wide variety of unique…
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Have you ever thumbed through an old high school yearbook, saw a picture of your hair from years ago and asked, “What was I thinking?” Do you wonder why your hairstyle looks so ridiculous but some of your classmates don’t?…
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Let’s face it. Nothing can ruin your day like having flat, limp hair. Fine hair has a way of making even the most vibrant woman feel old and tired. The good news, however, is that even women with fine hair…
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No matter how high-quality or expensive a styling product is, they will only be effective if you use them the right way.  The biggest part of this challenge is determining the proper amount of product to use.  Too little product,…
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There are countless home remedies for improving the condition of the hair, but two of the best ingredients are probably already in your kitchen.  These two “miracle” ingredients are baking soda and apple cider vinegar.   Baking soda, also known…
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The CHI flat iron is considered by many professional stylists, myself included, to be one of the finest hairstyling tools ever manufactured.  Even though the flat iron has been around for decades, the CHI iron has revolutionized the beauty world…
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There are many causes of an itchy scalp, and each cause requires a different cure.  This article will discuss some of the most common causes of itchy scalp, and how they can best be treated.  Although we will discuss ways…
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Breaking up is hard to do. This statement even applies to “divorcing” your hairstylist. Most likely, you and your stylist have been through many important times together: the year you decided to try Audrey Hepburn bangs, the moment of weakness…
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Deep conditioners are a great way to supply dry and damaged hair with protein and moisture, but in order to get the most from your deep conditioner there are a few things you need to keep in mind.  By following…
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The chemicals used to change hair’s texture are some of the harshest chemicals used in the salon.  These chemicals are used in services such as chemical hair relaxing, Japanese straightening, Brazilian straightening, and perming.  The main chemical found in perm…
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Those with coarse black hair, especially those of African-American and Hispanic descent, have specific haircare needs which require the proper shampoos, conditioners, and treatments.  This is because there are three particular things that coarse black hair needs.  This article will…
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