June 27, 2000
Fear Of Hair?
Question
Dear Karen,
My new boyfriend told me that he had to over a
"fear of hair". I thought this was a little strange
but decided not to press the topic. Have you heard of this
condition before? Is it like the condition where people pull
their hair out? Any info would be appreciated.
Charla
Answer
Dear Charla,
Yes there is such a condition known as "fear of
hair". Although it does not specifically have a
connection to hair pulling (trichotillomania), it is considered a
hair related phobia. Fear of hair is classified as "chaetophiobia".
This problem can be overcome through therapy and behavior
modification.
For more information on obscure phobias you can check out the Fear
Room Website.
Best wishes,
Karen
June 26, 2000
Cowlick Question?
Question
Dear Karen,
A friend of mine told me that you can use
chemical processing to get rid of cowlicks. Is this true and
do you have any recommendations for what I could use?
I have a cowlick at my bangs and it looks
terrible. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thomas
Answer
Dear Thomas
Sometimes you can try a chemical relaxer applied to JUST the spot
where the cowlick is located. If applied correctly a relaxer
will relax the natural growth pattern of your cowlick and make it
limp and soft at the roots.
Since it can be a little tricky applying a relaxer to your own
hair, ask someone to help you or go to a stylist and ask them to
treat just the offending cowlick area.
If you want to apply the relaxer at home you might want to check
out Phytospecific Relaxer. It is a good overall relaxing
product. For more information and to check where to
purchase the product call 800-557-4986.
Best wishes,
Karen
June 25, 2000
How To Undo Hair Creases?
Question
Dear Karen,
I am a 30 year old woman with hair to my
waist. I like to put my hair up in barrettes and
hairpins. Unfortunately when I take my hair out of the
barrettes, they will leave creases or wrinkles. In other
words, lots of odd barrette shapes remain in my hair. I can
live with it but it is annoying. Is there anything I can do to
remove the shapes?
Carol
Answer
Dear Carol,
Try Charles Worthington Makeover blow-drying spray. It is
designed specifically to help remove odd hair shapes or hair
wrinkles left from a nap. Simply spritz it on your crimped
hair area, then blow-dry for just a few minutes using a round
brush.
The spray is very light so there is little chance that you would
experience any product build-up on your hair.
I have read that Donatella Versace uses this product for her own
long blonde hair.
Best wishes,
Karen
June 24, 2000
When To Mousse & When To Gel?
Question
Dear Karen,
I am so confused. I love my soft bed head
look but I can't decide whether to use mousse or gels to get the
right look.
My stylist recommended that I try Paul Mitchell
Awapuhi Mist. However, my best friend recently started using
the Mine gel/mousse products and she gets great results with that
product. Finally, my mom loves the Aveda Confixer.
HELP! I am so confused. What should
I use and when?
Thanks,
Suze
Answer
Dear Suze
The bottom line is that whether you use a mousse, gel, wax, or a
combination, you are using styling products decided to create a
certain look.
The Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Mist is a good product because it is a
styling spray and tends to allow you to direct the product rather
than apply it in a general manner. This gives you more control
in how you apply the product. The Awapuhi is also designed to be
provide a soft finish.
The Mine Gel/Mousse starts out in your hands as a gel and
then morphs to a mousse. The advantage to the EP is that is
gives you the definition of a gel with the lightness, control and
body of a mousse.
The Aveda Confixer is a liquid styling gel that gives a soft
hold.
It is hard to say which product is best for you and your
hair. A lot depends on your own personal preferences.
While most hair care consultants suggest that gel is for definition
and foams and mousses are for control, this may vary according to
the actual product line and your hair's needs.
Everyone has different hair styling needs. Decide what your
styling goals are. Do you want a lot of control and definition
or do you want softness with light hold? You may change your
wants and needs for your style depending on a variety of factors
like the weather or to match your clothing.
The best way to find out what works for you and your hair is to
talk with your stylist and then experiment.
Best wishes,
Karen
June 17, 2000
Does Philou Really Smell Like Chocolate?
Question
Dear Karen,
I read all about the Philou shampoo line that
you have recently unveiled here at HairBoutique.com. I am a
major chocoholic and really want to try the chocolate mint shampoo
and conditioner.
Can you tell me the truth. Does it REALLY
smell like chocolate or is that a gimmick.
I recently started using the Phytocitrus Deep
conditioner and it works great on my hair. It is not that I
doubt you, I just want to find out for sure about the chocolate
before I order.
Janna
Answer
Dear
Janna,
 Thanks
for writing. Yes, the Philou smells so much like chocolate you
will swear that you poured chocolate over your head. The aroma
does, in my experience linger. In fact, the aromas are so
authentic that when I walk into the HairBoutique.com offices my nose
is overpowered by chocolate and banana.
I also love chocolate and the aroma is heavenly. I have
already developed lots of little tricks for getting maximum benefit
from the product.
I leave a bottle of the chocolate shampoo on my desk with the cap
off. The aroma of chocolate fills my office and no
calories. Also, I mix a little of the chocolate mint shampoo
with my liquid shower soap and get chocolate mint on my skin.
It smells heavenly.
The creator of the Philou line, Philippe
Tordjman, used the highest quality ingredients and
aromas.
Trust me, the aroma of the chocolate mint will fill your
bathroom.
Best wishes,
Karen
June 16, 2000
Split Ends?
Question
Dear Karen,
No matter how hard I try I always get split
ends. Can you tell me what causes them and how I can prevent
them in the future.
Erron
Answer
Dear
Erron,
There are many things that can cause split ends. These
things include the following:
1. Overuse of hot styling tools like blow dryers & hot
curlers which can split the ends.
2. Using color or other chemicals on your hair too often.
Chemicals can cause hair to dry out and make the ends more prone to
splitting.
3. Excessive use of damaging brushes or combs. Avoid
plastic bristles and opt for boars head or all natural bristles.
4. Brushing your hair when it is wet. Use a wide toothed
comb or pick and avoid brushing hair when it wet and most fragile.
5. Poor diet, lack of sleep, not enough daily drinking
water.
6. Stress, or physical illness.
7. Some medications.
8. Change of season. Hair gets much drier in the
summer months.
There are several things you can do to prevent split ends.
The first thing you can do is avoid the behaviors listed on the
list above. Also, it is important to use high quality
moisturizing shampoos and conditioners to keep hair from drying
out.
It also helps to apply a deep conditioner at least once a week,
or more often if needed.
Don't forget to have any split ends trimmed on a regular basis.
Thanks for writing.
Best wishes,
Karen
June 08, 2000
Toppik? Does It Work? Where To Buy Toppik?
Question
Dear Karen,
I was reading through your fabulous site say
that you had talked about a product called Toppik that is great for
thinning hair.
Do you think this is a good product and can you
recommend a site where I can buy it?
Thanks for a great site about hair.
Geoff
Answer
Dear
Geoff,
 Although
I have not personally used the product, I have heard many good
things about Toppik from HairBoutique.com readers.
It is basically a product that is composed of tiny, microfibers
that are hairlike and they blend with your own hair. You apply
the product by simply holding the custom container over your
thinning area and shaking it gently.
The little hairs bond so well to your own hair that they stay in
place all day and night. They will even survive rain and wind.
There are several great places on the Web to buy Toppik. I
would recommend that you check out the following sites for more
information and to buy Toppik:
Best wishes,
Karen
June 01, 2000
Toppik? Does It Work? Where To Buy Toppik?
Question
Dear Karen,
Do you think there are celebrities that impact
hairstyle trends more than others? Can you tell me who you think
has the most impact on hairstyle fads?
Thanks,
Julie
Answer
Dear
Julie,
I am sure if you talked to ten people you would get ten different
opinions about your question.
I would personally say that the top female celebrities that have
the most impact on hair trends is Madonna, Jennifer Aniston and Pamela
Anderson.
Madonna and Jennifer Aniston always grab the headlines when they
adopt a new style, which is with a predictable regularity.
Pamela Anderson is most copied for her platinum blonde color.
Sarah Michelle Geller is a big leader in the teen hair
market. Right now a lot of teens also love Gwen Stephanie and
Pink's unusual hair colors and styles.
As far as the men go, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Matt Damon appear
to be hair trend setters.
There are also other celebrities
that have an impact although it would be hard to list all of them.
Thanks for writing.
Best wishes,
Karen
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