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Change your hair color, change your life

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:08:45 GMT

Do you remember the Old Testament story of Samson and Delilah?Samson was ultra strong because of his long hair. Then he met the harlot, Delilah.She, as the Bible says, "pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death" to get him to tell her the secret of his strength.When he finally divulged his secret, Dirty Delilah betrayed him to her people, the Philistines.Samson was then captured and his eyes were gouged out. They cut his long locks, and consequently, he lost his strength.Chained to the pill ...

Hair coloring goes organic at salon

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:58:38 GMT

Kathie PriceDuncan Robertson is turning hair green at his Ahwatukee salon.Not the color green, but "green" as in an environmentally safe, no-chemical, 100 percent-organic hair color. Duncan Salon, inside Signature Salons on Chandler Boulevard, is the only Arizona salon to use the new product, called Organic Color Systems, salon owner Robertson said.The primary difference with this product is the absence of ammonia.Ammonia is the ingredient in hair coloring that raises the pH to open the hair cuticle and let the color in to become perm ...

NIOXIN

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Clinically Proven - Hair Color Protection Combines with Renowned Skincare for the ScalpATLANTA -- NIOXIN RESEARCH LABORATORIES, the leader in professional skin therapy for the scalp and hairstyling products, introduces a revolutionary system of dual protection technology aimed at safeguarding scalp skin and preserving the vibrancy of color enhanced hair -- Glyco-Color Shield(TM).Glyco-Color Shield(TM) is a technological breakthrough that is the result of the fusion of two molecules not ordinarily combined. Glyco-Color Shield(TM) enhan ...

Nebraska senator blames change in hair color on 'rinse gone wrong'

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:16:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Sen. Ben Nelson's hair has always been his most distinguishing feature. The Nebraska Democrat's aides have long called him "Hair Force One."But Nelson winces at the attention his thick mane has been receiving in recent days.When he showed up on "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central on Monday, his silver hair was back to its original shade of brown."I'd like to say it was the lighting on the TV show and that I lost 20 years," a chuckling Nelson said Wednesday during his weekly phone-in news conference call. "It was ...

Liam and Amanda dye Sam's hair

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:52:32 GMT

Liam and Amanda dyed Sam's hair this evening.The twin asked the pair for help in dying her hair before the eviction takes place tonight. "I've got to go do her stinking hair then," joked Liam as he finished up helping Carole prepare dinner, adding: "I'm the resident hairdresser."Chanelle advised Sam to only do every other section of hair. Liam was unsure if he could do that and warned: "If it goes wrong I'll laugh at you." ...

Bad hair dye job ends up costing a painful $70

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:33:13 GMT

BONNIE THROCKMORTONDear Troubleshooter: Bad-hair-day here. I'm curious what you think about something that happened to me about a month ago. I went to a hair salon for a trim and came out with tears.I was told walk-ins were fine. So I went in and waited for the person who was going to cut my hair. Because it took longer than I wanted, I asked the lady up front if I could make an appointment to come back. She was the owner and said she would do the trim.Before I sat in the chair, she told me "You know, you get a little color." I said I ...

Shopping For Answers: A patch test is key when trying hair dye

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:11:04 GMT

By Leigh GroganDEAR SHOPPING: Help! I am allergic to commercial hair dyes and desperately need a hypoallergenic product. I have used henna and other products, but they only last a week or so. I would appreciate any leads.-- Charney, ChicoDEAR CHARNEY: Most allergic reactions to hair color can be traced to a chemical called paraphenylenediamine, or PPD. Reactions can also occur because of bleach, ammonia or peroxide. Even some of the milder hair colors have small concentrations of these chemicals. Check your local listings for a natura ...

Hair dye turned my face into a football

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:41:14 GMT

Cosmetics giant Procter and Gamble are investigating claims that a hair dye product led to an allergic reaction for a Johannesburg teenager. AFTER: Vanessa Barnfather after she used Nice 'n Easy non-permanent hair dye FINE FETTLE: Vanessa before using the dyeGrade 12 pupil Vanessa Barnfather's reaction to hair dye was so severe she could not open her eyes due to swelling after using Clairol's Nice 'n Easy non-permanent hair colour.After dyeing her hair with the product on June 14 her ears started burning. Two days later, her face had ...

You used what to dye your hair?

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:46:53 GMT

Colombo - A man who tried to bleach his hair to look like Sri Lanka's "sexiest" cricket player, Lasith Malinga, has ended up in hospital with severe burns, the Daily Mirror said on Friday.The 20-year-old man in the central town of Kandy was in hospital after he used two types of acid to try to dye his hair, the report said.The 23-year-old Malinga was named the sexiest cricketer of the World Cup by the Barbados Sunday Sun newspaper because of his "eye-catching, blonde-streaked curly hairdo, eyebrow ring and tattooed biceps".Many Sri La ...

Scientist Discovers Protein in Anti-Wrinkle Cream That Thickens Hair and Restores Natural Color

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:21:00 GMT

NEW YORK -- DermaPlus, Inc., the maker of the popular wrinkle cream DermaLastyl, announces the launch of a new product Keracyte brand scalp conditioner. Using DermaPlus' patented active ingredient Elastatropin, Keracyte is formulated to stimulate hair follicles to make existing hair shafts thicker, stronger and longer. Keracyte also contains a proprietary catalytic anti-oxidant Prolisel that protects against the damaging effects of UV light and dihydrotestosterone (DHT).Dr. Burt Ensley, PhD, a noted microbiologist and CEO of Dermaplus ...

Color Your Hair Bold For Summer

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:30:07 GMT

Summer's knocking on the door, and what better way to get a fresh look for the new season than a striking hair color?Now's the perfect time to perk up your hair with some bright, bold looks, and The Early Show's stylist to the stars, David Evangelista, showed some of the hottest hair hues for summer on Monday.Whether it's brightening your base or loading your head full of highlights, there's a way for every woman to brighten up her hair to match the feel of the bright days of summer.It's not all about becoming a beach bleached-blonde ...

Ammonia-free hair color

Sun, 27 May 2007 09:15:52 GMT

By: Marcie FraserIf you color your hair, chances are you're inhaling ammonia. For most of us it is not a problem. But for some people, it is."I have been a hair dresser for thirty years and every time I did color, I would start getting tightness in my chest," said MaryAnne Guerriero.Guerriero's symptoms are from asthma. Her attacks are triggered by a chemical."I thought I would have to stop. I even told my husband Glenn that I am not going to be able to mix the color," Guerriero said.It was the ammonia in the hair dye that caused thos ...

Bigen

Tue, 22 May 2007 14:16:00 GMT

Convenient & Safe Color System a Boon to Fastest-Growing Consumer Market in the U.S.LOS ANGELES -- HOYU America Co., Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of HOYU Co., Ltd., Japan, today announced the expanded availability of its flagship hair color product line, Bigen (pronounced "big' n"), to US consumers. Now more American consumers nationwide have exclusive access to Bigen products due to expanded retail distribution channels. The decision to ramp up Bigen's availability is in light of research HOYU America has conducted that reflects a ...

Hair dye allergy action

Thu, 10 May 2007 08:30:28 GMT

Wigans "bottle" blondes will get extra protection from dangerous hair dyes.The European Commission says that it is taking scientific advice about plans to restrict the substances permitted in hair dyes sold anywhere in Europe that could produce painful skin allergies.Reports in the British Medical Journal earlier this year found that rates of allergy to hair dye have jumped in the UK.Allergic dye reactions are increasing as more people, particularly the young, colour their hair.This can lead to facial dermatitis and in severe cases ca ...

Hair to dye for

Mon, 07 May 2007 18:34:51 GMT

With the hair colour market growing annually at 40 per cent, is it any surprise even premium players are going mass?In the fast growing domestic hair colour market, estimated to be a little over Rs 700 crore, hair colour brands like Modi-Revlon, Schwarzkopf, L'Oreal and Godrej are vying to shed their premium price tags and "go local". Mass premium segment is the new buzz in the sector.Umesh Modi, chairman, president and CEO, Modi-Revlon sizes up the need to go Indian, "Women in the 27-45 year age bracket look for hair colour that is c ...

: Gray happens: Baby boomers toss dye bottles, wear natural hair color with pride

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:12:30 GMT

CAROL MCGRAWOnce upon a time, women would curse their gray hair and reach for the dye to cover it up.Or they'd eventually cave in and drench themselves in that ghastly purplish-blue rinse -- the one that turns the shade of the Rocky Mountains at dusk. It was like the mark of the old age beast.But with salt falling on their heads like a blizzard, baby boomers are, as usual, opting to do it their way. So long, stigma, hello gray.It's a fashion statement showing up more and more, even in Hollywood (think of a classy-looking Meryl Streep ...

Popularized hair-coloring products, wigs

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:14:36 GMT

Made a name for herself among city's beauty shop owners, hairdressers, stylists in 1960sBY FRANK MAINClora Yarborough became a household name among beauty shop owners, hairdressers and stylists in Chicago for helping to introduce hair-coloring products and wigs to African-American women in the 1960s.Mrs. Yarborough, 83, died Wednesday at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park after suffering a stroke in January.A native of Louisiana, she migrated to Chicago and worked in beauty shops after World War II, said her daughter, L ...

Change Your Hair Color In Seconds

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 02:50:49 GMT

Your hair color makes a statement to the world, and now you can change that statement every day with just the flip of a comb.It's the latest hair-highlighting craze -- two colors for the price of one.The different colors are layered on each side to only show one at a time, making it easy to go from blonde to red in no time at all.To change your color, all you have to do is change the part in your hair.As your mood changes, so can your highlights. ...

Key to thin hair: Integrating style and color with total look of the face

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:34:43 GMT

By Pamela MareanWhat exactly is a "bad hair day?" Research shows that 90 percent of all women claim to have them. But if you have thin tresses, the issue is about more than the odd day when you put your hair up or cover it with a baseball cap.According to a study commissioned by hair and skin product manufacturer Neutrogena, women described bad hair as being "out of place, flat or limp." For those who have thin hair, their locks can look lifeless every day. DeAraujo Salon owner Daniel DeAraujo styles Kelly Borden's hair with a brush ...

EU scientific panel to expand probe into safety of hair dye products

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:00:45 GMT

A panel of European Union scientific experts are to expand an investigation into the safety of hair dyes after a preliminary inquiry found that repeated use of such products could lead to skin allergies, the European Commission said Thursday. Hair dye products (Irishhealth)The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Products submitted an initial report to the Commission which found that "a considerably high proportion" of hair dyes tested have the potential to cause skin irritation which could lead to allergies, the Commission said.The ...

Girl barred from school in hair dye row

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:55:50 GMT

A 14-year-old girl was excluded from school because she dyed her hair BLACK.Nicola Flynn was temporarily excluded from St Edmund Arrowsmith High School at Ashton after going from blond to cosmic blue(dark black).Step-dad Paul Dewhurst is furious and is refusing to back down after governors upheld the school's decision at a recent meeting.The 31-year-old from Abram said: "It's ridiculous and ludicrous. She changed her hair colour from dark brown to blond in September and nothing was said."Now they have a problem. What's wrong with blac ...

Hair Dye Causes Fire

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 02:00:07 GMT

Concentration Of Hair Dye Causes FireEL JEBEL -- Firefighters were called to a fire in an El Jebel home that resulted from a concentration of hair dye in a bathroom.Basalt Fire Department said that by the time they were called to the home in Pitkin County Friday the home owner had the fire pretty much out.Both the 35-year-old woman and her three-year-old child were treated at a local hospital for smoke inhalation.The statement said a build-up of fumes from the hair coloring chemicals in the unventilated bathroom caused the fire. ...

Chemicals in hair dye at root of blaze

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:10:32 GMT

EL JEBEL - A woman and young child received minor injuries Friday morning when used hair-coloring chemicals wrapped in a plastic bag ignited in the bathroom of an El Jebel mobile home, said Basalt Fire Chief Scott Thompson.Basalt Fire-Rescue received a report of an explosion at 9:51 a.m. at 60 James Circle. Firefighters were on the scene, which was across the street from their station, in two minutes.Thompson said the woman filled pots and pans with water from the kitchen sink to extinguish the fire before fleeing the home. She and he ...

Romney says he doesn't dye his hair

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 05:14:48 GMT

MILWAUKEE Don't expect Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to endorse hair dye products anytime soon.The former governor of Massachusetts laid to rest today any rumors that he dyes his hair black. His sleek dark coif, with just a hint of gray on his sideburns, is completely natural.He even told reporters following a fundraiser in Milwaukee that if people were to see his hair up close, they'd see gray mixed in with the black.Earlier this month Romney turned 60, an age when many men are forced to decide between coloring their ...

Teaching tolerance: Students think about diversity in hair-color exercise

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:01:26 GMT

By Amy LavalleyVALPARAISO -- The scenario was certainly one that got small groups of Cooks Corners Elementary School third-, fourth- and fifth-graders thinking.What would happen if the principal, Vern Turner, declared Blond Hair Day at school, and only children with blond hair were allowed to take part in recess, lunch and special activities?The exercise was part of the diversity education program conducted at the school earlier this month. All elementary schools in the Valparaiso Community School Corp. had diversity programs; the one ...

Hair dye horror as student's head swells up like 'Elephant Woman'

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:54:56 GMT

A schoolgirl feared she was going to die after she was disfigured by a hair dye which she says left her looking like the Elephant Woman.Stacy Ditroia, 16, struggled to breathe and was unable to see after her head and neck swelled up.Scroll down for more Stacy Ditroia: Hairdye caused her face to puff up like the 'Elephant Woman'The allergic reaction was caused by a £10 L'Oreal treatment which she had used to turn her hair chocolate brown.She was taken to hospital where doctors managed to stop the swelling, but Stacy says she has ...

Fans show support with hair dye

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 07:04:39 GMT

By Jonnie Taté FinnAt least three 12-year-old basketball fans will tell you it's a tough job dyeing your hair in support of your team."Yeah, we used this hairspray stuff," said Shelby Toderan, who said she dyes her hair blue and yellow before each O'Gorman basketball game."It's temporary and stuff and took, like, two minutes to do my hair and my friend's hair."Her friend, Justine Leafstedt, proudly pulls her once-blonde ponytail over her right shoulder. Now, bright blue and greenish-yellow streaks take over her mane.It's halft ...

Models diaplay hairstyles during "Hair Coloring Splah"

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:37:27 GMT
A model displays a hairstyle during "Hair Coloring Splash" in Tokyo March 13, 2007. The event introduced Japan's latest hair colouring fashion in collaboration with top salons in the country, organisers said. Models present hairstyles during "Hair Coloring Splash" in Tokyo March 13, 2007. The event introduced Japan's latest hair colouring fashion in collaboration with top salons in the country, organisers said. A model presents a hairdo during "Hair Coloring Splash" in Tokyo March 13, 2007. The event introduced Japan's latest hair co ...

Vegan Hair Color - The New Rage

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:10:22 GMT
Cruelty-free skincare and cosmetics firms are booming. Can hair color companies be far behind?As many women are choosing makeup, skin creams, and shampoos that have not been tested on animals, a new trend is beginning. Non-animal tested hair color.Although plant-based henna has been used for centuries, women today often don't have the time it takes to mix and apply the mud-like brew. They are needing animal-friendly hair dyes that are quick and easy to use; that are safe; that create a dependable and repeatable color; and oh yes - tha ...

Blue hair dye, phone bill, lamp switch, odor remover

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:10:00 GMT
Q: I'm curious. Do you know why older ladies dye their hair blue?- Sylvia ZapataA: It's not intentional.Gray hair, which lacks the melanin that produces hair color, might turn a warm (red or yellow) tone from curling irons, heat, etc. Blue counteracts these tones, says Lindsey Buckingham, a stylist and colorist at James Allan: The Salon, 4406 Burnet Road. Some folks overcompensate because they perceive the yellow tint to be more pronounced than it is. (As the eye ages, color perception might change somewhat.) Bingo! Blue hair.Trust a ...

Kids & Hair Dye: Hair Raising or Hip?

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:11:18 GMT
Plenty of people go to the hair salon on a regular basis to dye their hair. Whether it's highlights or a complete change in color, it's a popular trend. The clients are getting younger and younger. While some say the trend is simply a fun way for kids to feel fashion-forward, others say there are safety concerns.We all want fabulous looking hair and today it's not just adults trying to keep up with the latest beauty trends. Emily Oates, an 8-year-old, gets it done on a regular basis. She says, "It looks so pretty and I want to just ke ...

The old dye-her-hair-and-put-on-glasses trick

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:08:33 GMT
In "The Nanny Diaries," Scarlett Johansson goes from Cosmo cover girl to someone who looks more like she'd read the magazine in a checkout line.Johansson, 22, plays a woman trying to cover her costs by looking after the little boy of the wealthy and snobbish Manhattanites Mr. and Mrs. X (Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney). It's based on the 2002 best-selling novel."We thought about how we would approach Scarlett because she is very glamorous, but she's the one who said, 'I really think I should have brown hair and look like an everyday c ...

Hair Dye Allergies on the Rise

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:08:47 GMT
Ivanhoe NewswireAs hair dyeing becomes more popular among the younger generation, allergic reactions also become more common.British researchers warn coloring your hair can lead to dermatitis on the face. It can also leave you with a swollen face in severe cases.Para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and other similar chemicals are used in more than two-thirds of hair dyes. Currently there are no good alternatives to use in permanent hair dye.A recent survey at a London clinic for adults with contact dermatitis revealed reactions to PPD have dou ...

More People Allergic To Hair Coloring

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:51:11 GMT
Allergic reactions to hair dye are increasing as more and younger people dye their hair, researchers said in this week's BMJ, formerly the British Medical Journal.This can lead to dermatitis on the face and facial swelling, in severe cases.More than two-thirds of hair dyes currently contain para-phenylenediamine, known as PPD. During the 20th century, allergic reactions to PPD became such a serious problem that it was banned from hair dyes in Germany, France and Sweden.Current European Union legislation allows PPD to comprise up to 6 ...

Allergy To Hair Dye Increasing

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:05:04 GMT
Allergic reactions to hair dye are increasing as more and younger people dye their hair, warn researchers in this week's British Medical Journal.More than two thirds of hair dyes currently contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and other related agents. During the 20th century, allergic reactions to PPD became such a serious problem that it was banned from hair dyes in Germany, France, and Sweden.Current European Union legislation allows PPD to comprise up to 6% of the constituents of hair dyes on the consumer market, but no satisfactory ...

PPD in Hair Dye Blamed for Jumping Rates of Allergy

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:11:34 GMT
Rates of allergy to hair dye have jumped in several countries as more and younger people color their tresses, European researchers warn.In an editorial in Saturday's British Medical Journal, dermatologists say case reports from Britain, Belgium, Portugal, Germany and Singapore suggest the incidence of the allergy is increasing.Para-phenylenediamine, or PPD, and its chemical cousins called aromatic amines trigger the allergic reactions. Eczema may show up on the face or around the hairline, and in severe cases, a patient's face swells ...

Curl up and dye: Allergy to hair coloring on the rise

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:12:45 GMT
PARIS (AFP) - Allergy to hair dye is soaring in numerous countries as more and more young people color their locks, according to a medical journal.The culprit is para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and its cousins in a chemical family called aromatic amines, the mainstay of hair dyes for more than a century, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) warns in Saturday's issue.Allergic response to PPD is well-documented, causing eczema on the face or around the hairline, but in some cases the reaction is so severe that the victim's face swells up and c ...

Pretty in Pink? Hair Color Keeps 4 Year Old Out of Pre-K

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:12:26 GMT
A school in Uvalde will not allow a 4-year-old girl to re-enroll because of her unusual hair color.The girl, Natalyn Gracia, dyed her hair pink for Halloween. Her father, Ricardo Gracia, said ever since then, Natalyn has shown more self-confidence and self-esteem.Natalyn's school, Dalton Early Childhood Center sent letters home, asking her parents to change her hair back to normal. Ricardo withdrew Natalyn from the school, then changed his mind, and tried to enroll her again."Bottom line, they said they couldn't enroll the child becau ...