Eyebrow Restoration

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While certain thyroid related conditions can lead to hair thinning and loss, many people don’t realize the potential for loss of the eyebrow hair as well.

What to do when the eyebrow hair is lost? Consult with an expert about eyebrow restoration.

Although thyroid disease can definitely be a proven cause for eyebrow hair loss, other factors might include over plucking, excessive tweezing or damage from bleaching or coloring.

Thinning eyebrows may also occur due to hereditary conditions or from general aging. Some eyebrow hair loss can occur due to prescription drug therapies, chemotherapy or from serious medical conditions or disease.

Eyebrow Hair Loss May Accelerate Appearance Of Aging

Eyebrow hair loss can instantly accelerate the appearance of aging or create a generally unattractive look.

While eyebrows can be manually drawn on or added back through cosmetic procedures, many people prefer to visit an eyebrow restoration expert for a more permanent solution.

When a patient undergoes an eyebrow restoration it is imperative they work with the very best expert available. This is because eyebrow restoration can be a very complex process involving a variety of factors.

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Eyebrow restoration procedures involve both art and science to achieve the most natural and attractive results.

Many beauty experts cite actress Megan Fox and Rita Orca for their  stunning eyebrows and use them as an example of the type of brows which are currently most desired.

The procedure of having the eyebrows restored, also known as transplanted, should only be performed by a top notch hair restoration or transplant expert.

Many traditional hair restoration surgeons offer eyebrow restorations as well.

Factors Considered In Eyebrow Restoration Procedures

The most sophisticated eyebrow restoration experts will evaluate the flat hair angle of the eyebrow, it’s natural curl pattern, its overall flare-to-fishbone design pattern and the natural contour of the eyebrow.

Eyebrow shapes should not only look as natural as possible, but they should fit the ethnicity, gender and facial shape of the patient.

Every person has very unique eyebrow profiles which combine all the factors listed above.

Eyebrow restoration has become recognized as an increasingly important aesthetic component to overall attractiveness, youth, vitality and beauty.

How Eyebrow Restoration Is Accomplished

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The advantage of some types of eyebrow restoration is that they utilize donor hair from the back of the patient’s head. This is known as follicular unit transplantation.

Fine hair from the back of the head are used which only posses single hair.

For individuals with fine or thinning hair, two or more hair grafts may be required for the inner club portion of the eyebrow.

Cost of Eyebrow Restorations

Eyebrow restoration is a painstakingly detailed process, but the majority of patients who have it done consider it well worth the time and money spent.

The cost of the restoration will vary according to how much work is required and other factors.

Most plastic surgeons or hair transplant surgeons require an initial consultation before agreeing to provide the work.

At that time they will provide an estimate cost.

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Depending upon the cause of the thinning eyebrow hair, eyebrow restoration may or may not be covered by insurance.

Don’t forget, always do your research before making any designs regarding eyebrow restoration for you or your loved ones.

Summary – Eyebrow Restoration

Eyebrow restoration, originally developed for burn victims, is a surgical procedure designed to permanently restore the appearance of the eyebrows due to the thinning or loss of the eyebrow hair dues to illness, excessive plucking or other reasons.

Some patients will undergo eyebrow restoration for cosmetic reasons such as improving the overall look of the eyebrows.

Too Dark Brunette To Smokin Honey

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One of the biggest challenges with some types of brunette tresses is loss of definition and dimension. This is even more true when hair is medium thick to very thick or highly textured.

When hair is too thick and/or too heavily textured some brunette hues can look like intense blobs of color. What to do? Take too dark brunette to smokin honey.

When dark brown hues get lost in long, thick or naturally textured tresses, hair can look too stark against the skin and eyes. The facial features including the eyebrows, eyes, cheeks and lips may get lost along with the inkiness of the dark brunette hue.

Subtle Is The Most Spectacular

Transforming all over too-dark brunette hues with just one or two lighter shades of brunette can be subtle, but make a huge difference.

One of the biggest mistakes made when trying to soften the appearance of inky blocks of hair color is to add highlights which are too light, bright or prominent. These can look unnatural, overly brassy and make skin tones look off-key.

Weaving precision placed ribbons of soft honey, cinnamon, caramel or milk chocolate will make a subtle, but spectacular difference.

Overly dark brunette strands will have the appearance of being dipped in honey.

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A classic example of taking too-dark brunette and applying beautiful highlights is Tess Boyer from Season 6 of NBC’s The Voice.

From her first audition on The Voice until the finals, her very dark brunette hair was softened and lightened with beautiful highlights which transformed her hair.

Precision Placed Highlights

The carefully placed highlights should be added around the hairline, throughout the edges, along the ends and splashed into the interior of the strands. They will infuse tresses with a softer more natural dimension, shine and glow to the hair.

A key rule of thumb? Apply highlights where the sun would be most likely to highlight the hair naturally. When in doubt, less is always more.

Finish With Gloss To Seal In Highlights

Finishing the highlights with a clean or soft milk chocolate gloss will seal in the highlights, keep them from turning brassy and extend the look for 6 to 8 week.

When applied properly, the soft highlights and/or low lights, can look spectacular whether hair is worn bone straight or with natural texture.

How To Maintain The Smokin Honey Highlights

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While a clear or soft milk chocolate gloss can help seal in the highlights, consider doing the following to extend the life of your gorgeous new highlights as long as possible:

1. Avoid washing your hair 48 hours after having highlights applied.
2. Only cleanse hair in lukewarm water with a hydrating shampoo formula or a product designed for color treated hair.

Note: Using hot water and harsh shampoo products can accelerate the newly applied color highlights prematurely.

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3.  To utilize extra care for your hair consider using a diluted formula of 1/8th teaspoon of shampoo to 1 quart of lukewarm water.
4.  Always finish with a cool/cold water rinse to seal in moisture.
5.  Minimize use of heat. Air-dry whenever possible.  If heat is required, use a heat protective product before styling.
6.  Avoid use of styling products with contain drying alcohol.
7.  Cover hair to protect from the sun which can fade and damage delicate highlights and low lights.
8.  Always finish any styling wit a clear silicone product to help protect strands from frizz, humidity and color fading.

 Summary - Too Dark Brunette To Smokin Honey

Hair can be instantly transformed from too dark and lacking dimension to soft, shiny and full of shiny moment.

The key is to add an array of beautiful, yet subtle highlights, which are with one to two shades lighter than the natural base color.

Once the beautiful highlights have been perfectly applied, the key is to maintain them with care to extend their life and minimize the development of brassiness.

Bleach Bowl Haircut

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Canadian actress Mackenzie Davis in her role as Cameron Howe in AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire showcases a classic Bleach Bowl Haircut.

In interviews about her AMC role, Mackenzie has likened her on-screen platinum blonde, fringe heavy hairstyle, to Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson) in the 1980s period series, Some Kind Of Wonderful.

Since AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire is set in 1980s Texas, the chunky bleach bowl haircut is a perfect on-screen hairstyle for the tomboyish Cameron Howe.

As a naturalized Texan and long time member of the software engineering world who just happens to be obsessed with hair, I’m madly in love with the series.

Spectacular Bowl Hairstyle Bleached And Cut To Perfection

Whenever I watch an episode I’m riveted by Cameron’s spectacular bowl hairstyle which is bleached and cut to perfection.

AMC’s production team has done a spectacular job of styling Mackenzie as a highly intelligent female tech prodigy who outsmarts her eccentric boss Joe MacMillan (Lee Pace) at every turn.

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Not only does Mackenzie’s aggressive character outsmart MacMillan in the work environment, she succeeds in manipulating him into an intimate off-work contentious relationship.

Antithesis of Southern Beauty

Mackenzie’s bleach bowl haircut on Halt and Catch Fire gives her a sassy hard edge which covers up her inner vulnerabilities.

Her thrift-store style wardrobe works in harmony with her anti-feminine haircut which is the complete antithesis of Southern beauty during the 80s.  

The haircut and clothing instantly establishes her anarchist attitude and elevates her into a prominent position in the male-dominated technology world.  

The actress told Vanity Fair when discussing her iconic hair cut “it’s supposed to look like she cut it in the bathroom sink and dyed it that dirty color herself.”

How To Recreate – Bleach Bowl Haircut

To copy Mackenzie’s hairstyle, start with a precision bowl haircut created by your favorite hairstylist.

Be sure and take large clear images  of Mackenzie’s short bowl haircut from all angles to use as an opening discussion point with your stylist about the cut your desire.

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Once you have the bowl or similar short hair cut, talk with your hair colorist and arrange to go platinum blonde.

Let your colorist guide you with the best way to take your hair to the white blonde you desire. Experts recommend you never bleach your hair at home, especially if you’ve never gone platinum blonde before.

Bleached Blonde Hair Looks Stunning On All Skin Tones

Bleached blonde hair like Mackenzie’s, as long as it’s kept properly conditioned, can look stunning with any skin tone.

Although there are exceptions to every rule, most hair experts believe stark platinum blonde looks best on short hair.

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The longer the hair, the more risk there is of damage from the extreme processing which happens during a bleaching process.

The good news about bleached blonde hair, whether cut into a bowl, chop, crop or pixie, it can look great on all ages and sexes.

A good case in point? The Voice judge Adam Levine who went platinum a few months ago.

It’s a well-known fact bleached hair usually requires high maintenance, especially on hair which grows fast.

Although dark roots are considered more socially acceptable than ever before, many people still don’t like the highly visible regrowth common with white blonde hair.

Keeping Bleach Blonde Hair Looking Great

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The key to keeping bleach blonde hair hair looking great includes the following steps:

1. Cleanse bleached hair only when needed to avoid dehydration and/or acceleration of hair color fading.
2. Avoid washing hair with hot water which may cause hair to become even more dehydrated.
3.  Use a blue or violet-tinged shampoo product like Pantene Silver Expressions or similar once a week which  neutralizes brassy tones.

Note:  If your hair is exceptionally dry, consider diluting the shampoo instead of using it full strength. Optionally you can pre-treat dry tresses before cleansing with jojoba oil.

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4.  Avoid using any type of styling products with alcohol since they can dull the platinum blonde hue over time.
5.  Always finish with a silicone shine enhancing product like Paul Mitchell Smoothing Gloss Drops or similar. Use drops or a spray applied to the palms of the hands. Lightly swipe the gloss product over the top of dry hair to add instant softness and sheen.
6. Protect bleached hair from excessive sun exposure. Not only can sun exposure cause color fading, it can dehydrate strands.

 Summary - Bleach Bowl Haircut

AMC’s new Halt and Catch Fire showcases a classic Bleach Bowl Haircut on Cameron Howe who is brilliantly played by actress Mackenzie Davis.

Although Cameron’s bleached blonde short choppy bowl haircut is designed to represent the 80s, her white blonde tresses are timely considering many hair, beauty and fashion experts have indicated that 2014 is the year of the white hot blonde.

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Blonde Hair Equals Instant Confidence

The Bob Haircut Meets A Shag Hairstyle

Dr. Mark Sergeant, Ph.D. authored a research study at UK’s Nottingham Trent University. Based on Sergeant’s study blonde hair equals instant confidence.

Whether you opt for just a few well-placed highlights or go with a total root to end blonding, going blonde amps up anyone’s confidence level.

It also provides the overall satisfaction with life.

Why does going blonde add a higher level of satisfaction and confidence. According to Sergeant, the Hollywood blonde connection has deep roots.

Blonde icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Jaynes Mansfield, Carole Lombard and Jean Harlow have made blonde hair synonymous with glamor and attractiveness.

Going blonde provides instant reinvention, leading to that instant kick of confidence which allows you to take risks and be bolder.

Transitioning to blonde offers a great confidence boost, but it’s a major time and financial commitment. If the thought of going with a full blonde look would be a budget buster, you can get the same results with just a few well-place blonde highlights around the hairline.

Blonde Long Bob – LOB – With Straight Side-Swept Fringe

You can also test the concept with some strategically added  blonde fusion or clip-in hair extensions. Or you can opt for a beautiful lace-front blonde wig. There are many options you can investigate.

Add Red To Maximize Blonde Hair Confidence Blast

Although blondes looks spectacular in black because of the instant contrast, studies have shown red is the most vibrant color of all.

Research has shown red helps you look and feel powerful. It also has been proven to make you feel proud.  When other people perceive you as powerful, you naturally sense their reaction. As a result, you start to embrace those feelings.

Studies have also shown the color red triggers the release of epinephrine and adrenaline, energizing hormones which make your heart beat faster and even rev your libido!

Red foods contain lots of lycopene, which Texas A&M scientists call “natural Viagra!”

It puts you “in the mood” by relaxing blood vessels and upping levels of nitric acid in the blood.

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It also protects your heart, the ultimate symbol of love, by halving the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Amp Up The Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy experts say the sweet fragrance of rose is sure to elevate your spirits and help you love yourself more.

That’s because it activates receptors in your brain responsible for positive thoughts and emotions.

To enjoy the benefit, add a few drops of rose essential oil in health food stores to your next bath.

The delightful scent of  roses tames stress and anxiety. Rose oil derives from roses which are a strong symbol of romance and fidelity.  It has a positive effect on moods.

Summary – Blonde Hair Equals Instant Confidence

Studies have shown that the simple act of changing your hair color to blonde can instantly amp up your level of confidence.

Want to maximize the benefits of going blonde? Wear a sexy red dress and either bathe in rose oil or dab a diluted version on your wrists.  You’ll look amazing and be flying high with self confidence and energy.

Married At First Hair Sight

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One of the primary reasons I watched FYI’s splashy new reality TV show about marriage was to check out everyone’s tresses.

For me it was Married At First Hair Sight hair curiosity.

Although common prejudices about certain types of hair (thinning, naturally textured, graying tresses) have changed drastically over the past 25 years.

I was curious to see if any of the six people in FYI’s “social experiment” had hair which might be considered unacceptable in some situations.

The premise of the show is that none of the three couples meet each other until the moment they’re about to get married.

Each couple was carefully picked for each other by a team of professional experts from a pool of approximately 50 people.

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The experts? A highly regarded psychologist, sociologist, sexologist and spiritual adviser.

Was Hair One Of The Pre-Wedding Deal Breakers?

The show made a bid point of discussing how each of the six people in the three marriages were allowed to list absolute deal breakers.

I was curious, were any of the deal breakers tied to hair type, texture, length or color.

Were the three brides allowed to list thinning hair as a no-no?

Were the grooms allowed to designate the desired color, length and texture of their future brides?

Although I watched all three of the episodes very carefully and the deal breaker topic was discussed, I did not hear any reference to hair issues.

Jamie Otis And Doug Hehner

All three of the brides are stunning and although they have very different hair types, textures, lengths and styles, their styles seemed perfect from each of them.

Registered nurse Jamie Otis who is a Bachelor alum is a beautiful brunette with long lush tresses.

The grooms were all very attractive in their own rights although the Doug, the groom picked for Jamie, had fine blonde hair, which might be classified as thinning in some circles.

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When Jamie first laid eyes on Doug, her unguarded reaction to her groom showed crushing regret.

The waterworks started to flow. In fact, the unhappy bride was filmed sobbing into the hair of her flower girl.

Was it Doug’s hair? Or was it something else which made her proclaim her lack of attraction to the man she ultimately married?

Cortney Hendrix And Jason Carrion

Neither Cortney who is an adorable blonde nor Jason who has a great head of well groomed curls had any reason for Married At First Hair Sight regrets.

Of the three couples matched for marriage, Cortney and Jason seemed to have the best instant chemistry.

They also both seemed very excited about their new marriage partners and by the end of the evening seemed to be enjoying themselves and communicating.

Hair was definitely not an issue, at least in any obvious way for the make-up artist and her future fire fighter husband.

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Monet Bell And Vaughn Copeland

Monet Bell appears to have naturally textured hair from interviews she did before the actual nuptials. Monet chose to wear her short hair and in a more traditional softly curled bridal style.

The bride also wore a very elegant short veil which worked in perfect harmony with her bridal hairdo.

Vaughn who had a shaved head, appeared to be very pleased with Monet as she walked down the altar towards him.

Although extremely nervous, Monet also seemed to be happy with the man the match making experts selected to be her husband.

Hair did not seem to be an issue for either Monet or Vaughn.

FYI Had A Great Team Of Match Making Experts

I’m a huge fan of one of the experts – Dr. Pepper Schwartz – and have the utmost respect for her work. The only question I might ask FYI about their team of experts was why they didn’t have an astrologer on the team?

Having studied astrology since I was in my teens, I believe it might have added an extra plus to the final pairings and maybe minimized some potential long term issues.

Summary - Married At First Hair Sight

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Which brings back the question about Jamie and Doug.  Was Doug’s hair a key part of Jamie’s stated lack of attraction for her hand picked spouse?

Will Jamie ever confess exactly what she didn’t like about Doug’s appearance?

Although people don’t want to admit what a large part hair plays in physical attractiveness, the reality is that it’s definitely important.

In today’s world it’s considered by many to be unkind or insensitive to judge a person based on their hair.

Some people don’t want to hear how hair plays a part in a person’s attractiveness, but it does, although not everyone will freely admit to their true feelings about a prospective mate’s  hair.

As the FYI series continues, maybe we will find out what were the deal breakers each couple listed to the experts and what part hair played in those lists.

I can’t wait to see how the series progresses and whether the couples remain married at the end.

What do you think?  Is this a crazy reality show or does it have some merit for today’s singles?