Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The stronger tendency for short hair in 2009 is undoubtedly the "Pixie". This hairstyle is appearing everywhere, especially in the famous and those who have the style of fashion. The best known is Victoria Beckham, which passes through a cut Bob, who is also a "posada" in 2009, the Pixie cut. Another famous of this style is the famous so-called Rihanna.
A good reason to choose this hairstyle is that it is one of the shortcuts that allow great freedom. You can see in most women, as it is designed to flatter the shape of the face and its factions. Moreover, a cut that is easy to maintain.
You can also take advantage of these angles and corners of the court, and accents, hairstyles. O removal, to achieve a more youthful and fresh style.
Haircuts with a knife or a similar one that was born in Japan, hundreds of years ago and were "discovered" in Europe about a century ago. Today this type of hairstyle is very popular due to its easy maintenance and cutting hair sleek and attractive.
Cutting knife creates a good point, if the designer has experience in this type of haircut and the hair is prepared.
It is suitable for any type of hair, except for curly hair. Ties are often cut with razor very border, creating a neglected aspect of hair. The knife is ideal for thick or too much hair as it tends to create the illusion of reducing the volume.
By 2009 the trends in hairstyles this knife remains basically. The hair is cut into many layers and angles, with the hair on the front or side.
Label: Trend
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Description
Metal forceps used manually to pull hairs out by the root, one or a few at a time.
Advantages
Very useful for eyebrows or stray hairs on face.
Disadvantages
Should not be used for nose hairs. Always trim nose hairs to avoid potnetially dangerous infections.
Can be painful.
Difficult for large areas.
May cause ingrown hairs.
May cause pitting or scarring.
Requires use of mirror.
Some areas are difficult to do yourself.
Care must be taken when shaping brows:
one or two hairs can
make a big difference in brow shape.
Care Tips on Tweezers
Clean Tweezers after each use.
Disinfect tips of tweezers in alcohol.
Protect the tips of tweezers with cap and keep in storage box or tube.
Spring tension can be increased by gently pulling the two halves of the tweezer apart. Once you have increased the spring, you cannot decrease it.
Never drop tweezers. Dropping will dull the tip and throw your tweezers out of alignment.
Five Easy Steps To Accurate Tweezing
1. Brush hair in the direction of hair growth.
2. Isolate the hair you are about to tweeze.
3. Tweeze in the direction of hair growth.
4. Pull one hair at a time.
5. Pull gently and smoothly, making sure not to yank.
Do's and Don'ts
Do tweeze in the direction of hair growth.
Do open your pores with a hot washcloth to make tweezing easier.
Do use a make-up concealer to draw your desired brow shape, then tweeze the hairs that fall below the line.
Don't use creams or moisturizers that can cause the tweezer to slip.
Don't tweeze nose hairs or hairs growing out of moles.
Label: Methods
Basic facts
An ancient method, one of the few temporary methods still commonly performed professionally.
Description
Hot wax is applied to the skin, and a strip of cloth or paper is pressed into the preparation. The strip is then quickly pulled away, taking hairs with it.
Advantages
Can be done at home ; Fast ; Inexpensive
Disadvantages
Hairs can break off at or below surface
Can be messy
Consistency is difficult to get correct
One must be careful to avoid infecting skin
Costs
$25-$75 for home use kits;
$20-$200 for professional waxing (based on areas treated)
Background facts
Historical overview : This method has been around for thousands of years, but in modern times, waxing has become more popular than sugaring.
Government regulation : Many states require a cosmetologist or aesthetician's license to do hair removal like waxing.
Label: Methods
April 27 , 2009 – Boca Raton, FL - Findings of the pivotal clinical trial of the HairMax Laser Comb that provided clear evidence of efficacy and safety to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will be published in the prestigious peer review journal, Clinical Drug Investigation) in May 2009. Results of the clinical trial were a key factor in the clearance of the device for marketing in January 2007 for the promotion of hair growth in males with Androgenetic Alopecia.
The six-month study, titled, "Double-blind Efficacy Trial of HairMax LaserComb® Laser Phototherapy Device in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia," demonstrates that the device should be considered as first line therapy for all appropriate men with this condition.
According to Mr. Leonard Stillman, Director of Professional Services at Lexington International, "This is the first controlled clinical trial published that proved the clinical efficacy and safety of a laser phototherapy device for treating hereditary hair loss."
Clinical assessment of treated scalp sites was carried out by objective evaluation of macro-images using dot mapping and computer aided hair counts, and with subjective evaluations by physicians and patients. The study showed that the HairMax LaserComb is an effective and well tolerated laser phototherapy device for the treatment of certain classes of Androgenetic Alopecia in males. The adverse event profile was similar in the two treatment groups and there were no reports of serious adverse events.
According to Mr. Stillman, "The HairMax LaserComb was introduced to the medical community in 2007. Since then, a large number of dermatologists have adopted the device for their patients and it has become a mainstay in their treatment protocols for this psychologically distressing condition."
Mr. Stillman also noted that male pattern baldness affects more than 50 million men in the U.S and many more millions of men worldwide.
Study Design and Results
The four-center, double-blind, sham-device (placebo), controlled study was designed to compare the results of treatment of subjects randomized in a blinded fashion to either the HairMax LaserComb or the sham device per a protocol approved by an Investigational Review Board (IRB) and performed in accordance with Good Clinical Practices. Subjects were required to have a Norwood Hamilton classification of IIa to V based on the Male Classification System of Hair Loss, and have Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale I through IV.
Of the patients who completed the six-month study, subjects in the HairMax LaserComb treatment group exhibited significantly greater increase in mean terminal hair density than that seen in subjects treated with the sham-device.
Mr. Stillman further commented, "The results of the study accomplished an important goal. By conducting a well designed and controlled efficacy trial, results showed that the HairMax LaserComb is truly an effective, convenient, well-tolerated treatment for hair loss caused by Androgenic Alopecia in males".
About the HairMax LaserComb
The laser energy emitted by the HairMax LaserComb is hypothesized to increase the biological molecule, ATP which in turn increases cellular metabolism and cellular activity. The hair follicle then has the building blocks and energy to transform from a weakened follicle to one that is healthy and capable of producing thick terminal hair. The enhanced environment in turn invigorates the hair follicle which produces healthier hair, prevents further hair loss and stimulates the re-growth of thicker terminal hair.
The HairMax LaserComb utilizes a patented 'teeth' mechanism to part the hair to allow the laser energy to penetrate the scalp into the hair follicles. Many hair loss sufferers now have newfound hope in their battle to overcome hair loss. The HairMax LaserComb treatment is easy to use, only 10 to 15 minutes three times per week on their own schedule and in the comfort and privacy of their homes.
About Lexington International, LLC
Based in Boca Raton, Fla., Lexington International manufactures and distributes the HairMax LaserComb® (www.hairmax.com) to more than 90 countries and has provided new hope and satisfaction to tens of thousands of customers since 2001. The HairMax LaserComb is based on 20 years of international research and studies on the effects of Low Level Laser use.
Both the press and users alike have universally taken to the HairMax LaserComb. Coverage has included Dateline NBC, TIME Magazine, as one of their "Inventions of the Year", as well as the November 2004 issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine. Lexington is a proud member of "Team Florida" and has participated in high-level, overseas trade missions with Governor Jeb Bush. Additionally, the company was awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce for "Commercial and Export Achievement."
Label: News