Many people in the hair world were shocked when actress Demi Moore shaved her long raven black hair on camera for the film G.I. Jane which was released in 1997.

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Even though the movie has been out for close to 25 years, it’s developed a cult following.

The movie is as popular in 2021 with some people as it was when it first appeared on movie screens.

Demi Moore Really Shaved Her Head On Film

Not only did Demi Moore really shave her head, and not hair pieces, she showcased her shaved head for months in public while her hair grew back.

The actress willingly agree to have her head shaved because she believed in her role and in the movie.

In her memoir Inside Out, Moore called GI Jane her proudest professional achievement.

She certainly prepared for the part and was willing to shave her beautiful strands while putting her body through the paces.

How Demi Moore Worked Her Body For The G.I. Jane Role

In the Cosmopolitan September 1997 issue in the Best Undressed Column there was instructions on how to copy Demi Moore’s body in the famous flick, G.I. Jane.

Demi powered out an intensive military training program to muscle up for her starring role as a smart, savvy navy intelligence officer who enlists in the navy SEAL program.

Demi’s stunt double jumped out of helicopters, planes, and got beat up by Command Master Chief John James Urgayle (Viggo Mortense), but the actress still showcased her super hard body create during her vigorous pre-film training.

Demi Moore’s Training Program For G.I. Jane

According to Cosmopolitan Magazine, former navy SEAL Keith Woulard and ex-marine Phil Neilson designed a special workout to whip Demi into shape for her scenes in the film.

Although Demi did use a stunt double (Leigh Hennessy), who also had to shave her head for the film, the actress did perform some of the less dangerous stunts.

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Each of Demi’s 12-hour training days began with roll call at 5:30 am, just like in the military.

For the first two hours the actress performed an intense physical training sequence including the exercises listed below.

Obstacle Course

Next came a challenging obstacle course.

Moore climbed a 60 foot cargo net, pulled herself up a 25-foot rope, scaled three 8 to 15 foot walls, ran across moving balancing logs, then swung her body to the ends of a 30-foot monkey bar.  She was an inspiration in her training.

Jogging, Swimming And Pulling Boats

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Moore jogged four miles, then hit the ocean for a half-mile swim in full camouflage fatigues while helping to pull a 90 pound boat.

Abdominals

Perform  sets of 15 reps for each of the following exercises:

Full sit-ups (Keep hands behind head)
Crunches
Rope-climbs Lie on back on floor with legs straight up in the air.  Pretend to climb a rope as you lift your upper body towards your legs.  Hold for four count, then release.)

Upper Body

PushUps (Do both traditional push-ups as well as one arm push ups).
Tricep push-ups (Do push-ups with hands together, thumbs side by side, to work your arms).
Dive-bomber pushups (From push-up position, raise your butt and lower your chest until it almost touches the ground).
Military press (Keep heels together with strict form with no pre-movement momentum).

Chest

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Dumbbell Bench Press or (Swiss Ball Push-Ups)
Advanced Chest Flys
Cable Flys or (Swiss Ball Incline Flys)

Shoulders

Lateral Flys
Front Raise (Carried out in three to five sets during a shoulder workout)

Lower Body

Alternating Lunges
Squats (Bend down as if sitting in a chair then squeeze butt muscles to raise your body back up.)
Calf Raises (Grab a door or wall for balance and raise up on your toes, hold for four counts lower and then repeat)

Aerobics

Finish with 30 minutes of aerobics.

How did Moore do with her training?  One report from the set is that Moore puked during a run, but didn’t quit and finished on time.

As far as her shaved head?  Demi happily too the clippers to her head and was proud of her dedication to the integrity of the film.

Now that’s determination.

I started growing my hip length hair in the late 1980s.

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Yes, it’s still growing, but at the traditional rate of half an inch per month.

Most humans grow hair at that rate, which is genetically predetermined.

Hair Growth Is Genetically Pre-Determined

Some people grow hair faster and some slower, but in general, if your hair is still actively growing you can count on approximately six inches of growth per year.

Even though I grew healthy hair to my hips it’s been a long slow process.

I can honestly say I’ve tried every imaginable hair growth tip, trick and suggestion.

Ultimately I grew my hair super long by being patient, eating right, minimizing stress, remaining hydrated both internally and externally and making sure my hair was always as healthy as possible.

I also focused on maximizing my natural genetic hair growth of six inches per year.

Minoxidil Is The Only FDA Approved And Scientifically Proven Hair Growth Formula

Best Hair Growth Oil Recipe for Long, Thick, Healthy Strands

There is no magic or silver bullet which grows hair faster than your genetics dictates.

It takes care, work and patience to grow hair to my length.  But it’s definitely possible.

Although the market is bursting with oils, creams, lotions, shampoo formulas, vitamins, herbs and even pills which promise to “grow hair faster” they will not accelerate hair growth.

Minoxidil is the only FDA approved ingredient for hair growth in the U.S..

If the hair growth accelerator products you buy don’t contain Minoxidil, adjust your hair growth expectations.

One part of the overall hair growth journey is to maximize your natural genetic growth rate.

Another part is to avoid shredding, breakage, splits and rips.  If damage occurs, it requires major hair trims which neutralize all that hard earned growth.

Dusted Hair Ends Remove Damage Without Sacrificing A Lot Of New Growth

Although some hair experts encourage regular hair trims for healthy growth, in reality, only the ends should be dusted only 3-4 times a year.  A good dusting will only remove approximately 1/8th to 1/4th of the hair ends.

Hair growth oils don’t encourage hair growth nor do they heal existing damage

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What they do offer is surface level strand lubrication and hydration which may help prevent rips, splits and shedding.

The healthier you manage to keep your hair during its growth cycle, the easier it is to grow hair to it’s maximum terminal length.

Some of the best healthy hair oils include rosemary, jojoba, wheatgerm and cedarwood herbs or essential oils.

Other oils which are beneficial for keeping hair healthy to encourage maximum hair growth include castor oil, shea butter, thyme and grapefruit, lemon and/or orange oils.

Rosemary Is One Of The Best-Known Hair Oils

Rosemary which means “dew of the sea” is a genus of three species of hardy and half-hardy evergreen flowering shrubs.

This herb is probably the best-known and most used of of the aromatic herbs.

Keep a bottle of the essential oil handy and inhale it when you feel like you’re about to wilt or get frazzled.

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Take a deep whiff of rosemary essential oil (authentic, not synthetic oil) and instantly feel cooler and calmer.

Recipe For Best Hair Growth Oil

Mix the ingredients listed for a great Do-It-Yourself Hair Growth Oil

Ingredients

In a clean amber or deep blue glass bottle with a dropper or spritzer top mix the following:

3 1/2 ounces of organic jojoba oil (liquid produced by Simmondsia chinensis shrub)
1/2 tsp wheatgerm oil (the hair friendly oil is rich in proteins, Vitamins B & E)
2 teaspoon of organic essential rosemary oil (authentic versus synthetic)
1 teaspoon of organic cedarwood oil (authentic Moroccan versus synthetic)

Note: The best cedarwood oil is manufactured in Morocco.

Always be sure to a skin patch test before using the formula.  Cedarwood is considered a stimulant. If you have light colored hair, be aware that Cedarwood and Rosemary essential oils have a tendency to darken hair.

Instructions For Using The Best Hair Growth Oil

Best Hair Growth Oil Recipe for Long, Thick, Healthy Strands

Mix  all the ingredients together and shake the bottle to combine the oils.

Let the oils settle for a few days.  Store the bottle in a dark, cool, space.

Right before you wet wash your hair, gently detangle your hair in small sections from the ends up to the roots.

Use a hair friendly wide tooth comb.

Massage Oil Into Scalp

Apply 1-2 drops of the oil into the clean palms of your hands. Massage your palms and hands together.
Use just the pads (only) of your fingertips to massage the Best Hair Growth Oil into your scalp for 5 minutes. Be careful not to scratch your scalp with your fingertips which can leave tiny tears or rips on the surface.

If all of your hair dry to very dry, use 1-2 more drops of oil and rake the oil through the length of your hair from the roots to the ends.  Apply a little oil to the ends.

Cover hair with a shower cap or plastic wrap topped with a hot towel to help oil absorption.

Benefits Of Rosemary Oil

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Although jojoba, wheatgerm and cedarwood oils are all hair friendly oils, rosemary oil is a well-known hair oil.

Rosemary hair oil is best known for its effectiveness as an amazing hair treatment.

t’s a tonic and conditioning oil, especially for dark hued hair.  It can help refresh the hair color.

It’s also known to be helpful for the treatment of dandruff and alopecia.  A few drops of rosemary essential oil can be added directly to your shampoo and/or conditioner.

The fresh herbs can be infused as a tea which can be cooled and use as a final shampoo rinse.

Rosemary Is Healing For The Skin

Rosemary is also very healing for the skin which includes the face, hairline and scalp.

According to the renowned book:  Aromatherapy, The Complete Guide to Plant and Flavor Essences for Healthy and Beauty by Daniele Ryman “rosemary was one of the key ingredients in the first skin lotion sold commercially in Great Britain in the seventeenth century.”

Cedarwood also has a very therapeutic action on the scalp in the case of alopecia, falling hair and dandruff.

In France it’s used in shampoo formulas used to treat alopecia.

Best Hair Growth Oil Recipe for Long, Thick, Healthy Strands

Cedarwood is rarely used alone, but more often than not is considered well-matched with rosemary or lavender.

Combine Propecia With Best Hair Growth Oil Recipe

If you want to hedge your bets to maximize your genetically pre-determined natural hair growth rate, combine FDA approved Minoxidil formulas applied to your scalp supplemented with the DIY Best Hair Growth Oil to keep hair protected and healthy.

As your hair grows do everything in your power to minimize hair shredding, splits, rips and tears which would require immediate removal and a lot of all the great new growth.

Whenever possible remove any damage with light dusting rather than hair cuts or trims which will reduce your net hair growth gains.

It also helps to eat the best diet for healthy hair along with managing stress, getting proper sleep and following every possible healthy hair growth procedures you can.

Happy Growing.

What Are Cricket Proteins?

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If you consume cricket powder, you’re actually eating the entire cricket.

Crickets contain very valuable minerals and nutrients which may help to slow the progression of hair loss.

In some cases it might also help to promote hair regrowth for those who’ve already experienced loss.

Cricket powder contains valuable minerals which are unfortunately scarce in the modern diet.

United States Patent Application For Cricket Hair Protein Powder For Hair

According to United States Patent Application 20170165195 – Edible Cricket Composition For Preventing Hair Loss, Improving Hair Follicles and Promoting Hair Regrowth  – the abstract states:

“A hair regrowth (product) has been developed using edible crickets.  Edible crickets are provided in the form of 60-100 g (grams) of powders.

Or they can be taken in the form of 60-100 g (grams) of formulations on a daily basis.  Edible crickets reduce the concern about side effects and are safe.”

Edible Cricket Protein Is Higher Than In Synthetic Medicines For Promoting Hair Regrowth

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The patent application states:  “The intake rate of edible crickets is higher than those of synthetic medicines for promoting hair regrowth.

It’s also higher than prescription medicines designed to prevent hair loss.

Edible crickets are used for pharmaceuticals, supplements, and cosmetics.”

Edible cricket protein contains iron (Fe), zinc (Ze), copper (Cu), and biotin (Biotin, Vitamin B7).

Benefits Of Cricket Protein Powder Ingredients

It contains ingredients higher than nutritional ingredients contained in vitamins (hair or related) sold on the market in content.

Cricket protein also contains a large amount of amino acids constituting hairs, so that an excellent   effect is produced on hair regrowth.”

The stated benefits in the patent application for utilizing cricket proteins is summarized as:

“The promotion of hair regrowth, the prevention of hair loss, and the improvement of hair follicles are easily recognized.”

How Does Cricket Powder Help Hair Loss?

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Some of the rich minerals contained in cricket protein powder includes, but isn’t limited to:

iron (Fe), zinc (Ze), copper (Cu), and biotin (Biotin, Vitamin B7) as well as iodine and manganese.

Iron (Fe) deficiencies may prevent the efficient flow of oxygen to tissues from the center of the hemoglobin in red blood cells.

To create successful hair growth, blood circulation becomes extremely important.

Iron is effectively transfers oxygen to the hair scalp, roots and follicles so they can survive, thrive and grow.

Zinc (Ze) deficiencies are often present in people experiencing hair loss.

Zinc deficiencies may also manifest as chronically dry scalp, skin and hair.  It also may result in slow wound healing and sex hormone deficiencies.

Copper And Biotin

Copper (Cu) supports skin health, immune function, and proper iron absorption. It’s often deficient in the modern diet. Copper deficiency mimics iron-deficiency anemia, and presents as low white blood cells.

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Biotin (Biotin, Vitamin B7) is known as Vitamin H or Vitamin B7.

It helps to prevent hair loss, recover brittle nails and helps strengthen skin and hair.

Biotin deficiencies are known to manifest as hair loss.

Biotin is needed for good hair growth, but also for digestion of food and the management of blood glucose.

If vitamins, minerals and nutrients are not properly digested, they may not make it to the hair roots.

Iodine And Manganese

Iodine is required to produce thyroid hormone, which regulates your metabolism. Low iodine manifests as hypothyroidism which is known to trigger hair loss in some circumstances.

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Manganese helps form bone and metabolize protein. Many enzymes in your body are dependent on manganese.

One called glutamine synthetase turns toxic ammonia into glutamine, a beneficial amino acid.

Manganese is necessary in the proper amounts in order to encourage healthy hair growth.

Taking Edible Cricket Protein Powder May Be Useful For Prevention Of Hair Loss, Regrowth And Healthy Hair Follicles

Edible cricket protein contains ingredients known to be useful for accelerated hair regrowth.

However, edible cricket powder may not always produce excellent effects on the prevention of hair loss, the improvement of hair follicle or the promotion of hair regrowth in all cases or for all people taking the powder.

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Consuming cricket protein powder may trigger some side effects.

In general it’s considered safe for most people.

It’s also beneficial in preventing hair loss, promoting healthy hair regrowth and long term healthy hair maintenance.

It’s also been known to produce an increase in hair thickness.

It may also reverse some types of gray, white and/or silver hair.

Will You Eat Crickets For Hair Loss?

Cricket protein may be available in formulations of capsules, powders, granules, tablets, pills, and drink.

It’s possible to mix 30 g of cricket powders, or  extracts with 50 g of citric acid, 5 g of oligosaccharide, 1 g of taurine, and 914 ml of purified water to create a typical drink.

The mixture may also be sterilized and sealed to make a drink for humans to consume.

Would you consider taking a product which consisted of cricket protein powder if it might help your hair?

Best wishes to all.

Easy Curly Twisted Hair Knot – Images By Paul Mitchell

If you love buns, knots or chignons and routinely put your  textured hair (wavy, curly, coily and/or kinky) into quick ponytails, create this easy hair style on your tresses.

This cool hair knot is simple to style, and to showcases your natural texture and hair color.

It elevates your go-to ponytail into an edgy hairstyle.

The top knot is easy to create.

If your hair gets frizzy after a day or two, that’s when it’s great to wear it up in a braid or bun like this topknot.

The top knot hides any frizz or fuzziness much better than a simple ponytail.

Follow the steps below to create this easy top knot hair style for curly hair.

Hair Supplies

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Start by gathering the following items:

Boar Bristle Paddle Brush
Teasing Brush
Paul Michelle Worked Up Hairspray or similar
Hair Blax, bungee or hair elastic
Bobby pins (long to secure hair)
Hairspray

Note: Yes bungees are great to use for this topknot because you can easily adjust them to fit your hair no matter hot thick or textured it might be.

You can also DIY your own hair bungee by putting two bobby pins on opposite sides of a hair elastic.

Optional:
If you have thin or fine hair, you may wish to use a padded hair bun donut.

Or if you have very dry, frizzy, fuzzy or damaged hair, you may wish to apply leave-in conditioner and/or hair oil to your hair before creating the bun.

Styling Instructions

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This hairstyle works best on either newly washed or aged hair.  Experiment with a variety of hair conditions.

Step-by-Step

Smooth your hair off your face with a boar bristle brush, your fingers or a teasing brush to control hair.

Pull a few wisps of hair out around hairline.

Gather all of your hair into a very high ponytail with the base centered on the middle of the top of your head halfway between the hairline and back of the head.  Don’t use a brush.  Instead use your fingertips to align your curls and smooth any bumps down.

Secure your pony base with a Blax, bungee or hair elastic.  One of the advantages of using a hair bungee on highly textured hair is that it won’t pull, smash or damage strands in any way.

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Apply a quick-drying working spray through hair.

One to try?  Paul Mitchell Flexible-style Fast Drying Sculpting Spray.

Use your fingers and split the newly created ponytail into two equal sections.

Smooth the two new hair sections.

Twist the two sections together to create a loose rope braid.

Pull hair up and towards the front of the hairline as you plaint the strands together.

Don’t twist the braid too tightly so you don’t accidentally crush or smash your natural waves, curls, coils, kinks or similar.

Secure the finished braid at the end of the plait with a hair friendly elastic.  Use fingers to gently tug at the strands to create added volume.

Wrap ends of the newly twisted rope braid around each other to form a loose top knot.

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Loosely twist your hair around to form a soft top knot bun.

There is no perfect shape.  Play with your hair until you find the profile you enjoy.

Select long bobby pins to anchor the ends or the twisted rope braid at the base of the bun.

Use fingers to just top knot bun to give it shape.

Finish

Complete the look with shine enhancing hairspray.

Or if you don’t want to use hair spray, you can take 1 drop of shine serum, apply it to the clean palms of your hands and massage together.  Then lightly brush your palms over the top of your new knot.

Additional Styling Tips

Loosen up!  You don’t want your hair to sit too tightly against your head.

Use your fingertips to pull back your hair and ease any tight spots.

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Do you have frizz? If your second days curls are looking frizzy, spritz them with a leave in conditioner before you begin.

If you’re still worried about flyaways then finish with a spritz of a smoothing, shine enhancing hairspray.

Optional Styling Instructions

If you have thin/fine hair which doesn’t create as full a top knot as you like with a two strand twisted plait, you can use a hair donut the same color as your hair to pad our your topknot.

After you smooth your hair up into a top ponytail and secure it into place, slide a hair donut around the base of your ponytail.

Tilt your head forward and use your fingers to fan out your hair over the donut.  Make sure to cover your hair donut completely with your hair.

Twist your hair around and tuck the ends under the donut.  Pin in place with bobby pins if you want extra hold.

Summary

The best part of this topknot bun is that you can have lots of fun with it.  Whether you use the twisted bun or the hair donut.  There is no right or wrong way to do this topknot bun.

Have fun and enjoy yourself.

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Hair professionals committed to helping their clients maintain healthy hair for all different types, textures, and cuticle shapes, appreciate it greatly when a client provides a five-year chemical history of their hair.

It’s critical for any hair stylist to evaluate which chemical (s) have already been applied to the client’s strands, before  applying any additional treatments.

Generally, if the client’s hair is beyond shoulder length  hair history.

If a stylist applies any type of products (chemical perms, relaxers or straightening treatments, bleach, hair color) to a new client’s hair without prior knowledge of their long term hair history it could result in disaster.

Hair Professionals Need To Understand  – A New Client’s History Of Prior Chemical Treatments

A responsible and highly professional hair expert has to understand exactly what chemicals have previously been on the hair.

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If they don’t the chemical treatment can potentially over process the hair causing partial or total breakage.

Hair professionals must take into consideration each and every level of chemical which may have been applied to each strand of the client’s hair.

Understanding A Client’s Complete Hair History Will Impact Any Future Treatments

Once they understand the complete hair history, they can choose the best treatment products, strengths and processing times in order to obtain the most successful result.

It’s possible the stylist will have to apply different chemical formulas and different levels of developers in
certain areas of the head in some cases.

Hair Should Be Analyzed According To The Following Sections Of The Hair:

Roots – 4 inches of completely new growth — virgin
Middle Strands – 2 inches down the hair strand — color
Ends – 2 inches further down to the ends — heat damage with color each length has a different porosity level.

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In such situations, pre-processed hair must be protected (e.g., by putting peroxide color on roots and semi on ends so they don’t over process)

Medication and surgical treatments may also have a long term impact on your hair.

As a result, it’s important you keep  a record of all your hair, cosmetic and medical information.

A New Hair Client May Not Be Willing To Share Their Hair History

As an example, a new hair client at one hair establishment was adamant about not having had chemicals of any kind on her hair at any time.

While most of her hair appeared healthy from her roots to about 4 inches down the strands, the rest of her was heavily damaged.

The stylist thought they’d taken a detailed history, but they quickly realized, the client was not being fully transparent about her hair’s history.

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Medical Treatments Such As Anesthesia Could Impact The Health Of The Hair

Luckily, before moving forward with her appointment, the stylist analyzed the situation. Then she asked the client if she’d undergone anesthesia within the past two or three years.

The new client explained she’d previously had a brain tumor. As a result of her brain tumor, during medical treatment, she went under anesthesia for five hours during the surgery to remove the tumor.

Luckily this newfound medical information helped the stylist understand what type of hair products were safe to use on the new clients’ hair.

A Complete Hair History Could Prevent Future Problem Or Damage

All responsible hair clients going to a new professional stylist, especially for any type of chemical treatments, must provide a complete hair history in order to avoid any type of problems or damage

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A comprehensive hair history should include a list of any prior chemical hair processes, surgeries and/or medications (prescribed or otherwise) .

Any of those items may pay a critical role in the final result of a client’s hair appointment if chemicals are used and the stylist isn’t aware or what was previously applied to the hair.

Do Your Research And Prepare A Complete Hair History Before Working With A New Hairstylist

In order to prevent hair disasters a stylist must have al relevant and necessary information to properly treat your hair.

Before visiting a new hair professional every hair consumer should stop and take the time to write up a completely hair history going back at least 5 years.  Make sure to include all chemical treatments as well as medical treatments.

Even prescription medications may impact the condition of hair and make it more at risk during some types of chemical treatments.

Katy Perry Shimmers In Ultimate Sleek Topknot Hairstyle

Katy Perry recently appeared on her Instagram feed looking stunning with her currently blonde hued hair wrapped into a sleek topknot.

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A Rapunzel-inspired hair extension ponytail flowed from around the topknot down to her shoulders, in loose waves.

The star’s look was created by hairstylists Rick Henry and Samantha Burke who shared footage of Katy with her add-on.

It seems for 2020 Katy has embraced a series of top knot hairstyles ranging from a classic knot to knots embellished with clip-in extensions creating longer flowing locks.

Although she frequently gravitates back to her signature sleek dark hair, Perry has rocked every length, color and style of hair from bubble gum pink curls to dark green waves.

How To Recreate Katy’s Topknot

Follow the steps listed below to recreate Katy’s ultimate sleek topknot:

• Wet wash detangled hair with a formula designed for your hair type, cuticle shape and current condition.
• Make sure to get hair completely doused with lukewarm, not hot, water before pour a tiny amount of shampoo to the fingertips and palms of the hands.
• Apply with fingertips to the top of the scalp.  Allow suds to form from water and flow down the length of the strands.
• Avoid ruffling, rubbing or scratching the scalp.  Don’t pile hair on top of the head.
• Rinse shampoo completely from hair.  Perform a gentle accordion finger squeeze to remove excess hair.
• Apply a rinse-out conditioner designed for your hair.  Separate hair into small sections.  Use a hair friendly wide tooth comb or pick to detangle strands, working from the ends to the roots.
• After detangling, rinse well and complete with a final cool/cold rinse.
• Use a clean microfiber hair towel or 100% cotton t-shirt to gently blot excess water from hair.
  

  Applying A  Great Styling Cocktail Is A Critical Step

• Apply a leave-in styling cocktail which includes, but isn’t limited to a leave-in conditioner, heat protection product and styling product such as mousse, styling cream or similar.
• Blow dry your hairline up and back using a boar bristle round or paddle brush to create a smooth and sleek section.
• Use a sleek balm or styling cream lightly applied through the roots to tame and smooth any flyway’s. If you prefer, try a hair styling stick designed to smooth and tame fly-a-way strands.   The more you use the more it will hold and create sheen.
• Once hair is completely dry, use a paddle or styling brush to sweep hair into a really high ponytail which is positioned with the base located right on top of the crown.
• Use a straightening iron on the ponytail to create a super sleek finish.
• Mist each section first with a strong hold hairspray which won’t flake and delivers shine.
• Wrap hair around the base of the ponytail, section by section until the last section of hair is finished.
• Leave about 2″ of hair out to create Katy’s topknot.
• Finish by misting a high shine mist on the palms of the hands.  Lightly glide over the top of the finished hairstyle to achieve exceptional shine.  Remember, a little bit goes a very long way.

Topknot Alternatives

Topknot hairstyles are incredibly versatile.  They can be worn standalone as a single elegant knot, or they can be dressed up with clip-in hair extensions like Katy Perry recently showed off on her Instagram feed.

Topknots hairstyles also look amazing with an array of hair accessories ranging from crystal encrusted hair pins, bobbies, barrettes and miniature hair clips.

Let your imagination run wild and custom your topknot to be uniquely your own.

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Demi Lovato recently shared a message on Social Media warning her fans against hair or other image altering practices.

The beloved superstar told her legions of fans about the hidden dangers of celebrity fan art on social media.

Demi wrote on Instagram that fans who engage in celebrity image editing may “reinforce impossible beauty standards”.

Fan Art Isn’t Harmless

Demi’s worried because “sometimes fan art can seem harmless” when it’s really not.

She said fans need to “be careful if you’re constantly editing your idol’s pictures” and images.  Demi understands the importance of authenticity.

Demi Shared Her Own Fears

Demi explained how constant image altering sets the groundwork for false definitions of true physical beauty.

Recently she showed an unedited photo of herself in a bikini on Instagram and pointed out her cellulite.

Demi posted “This is my biggest fear. A photo of me in a bikini unedited. And guess what, it’s CELLULIT!!!!”

Being Authentic About Who You Are

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Demi explained the “bikini pics were edited – and I hate that I did that (but it’s the truth) so that others think I’m THEIR idea of what beautiful is, but it’s just not me.”

She said “This is what I got. I want this new chapter in my life to be about being authentic to who I am rather than trying to meet someone else’s standards.”

The superstar has good reasons for warning  her fans that overly edited celebrities create unrealistic illusions.

Demi has shared how she struggles with loving herself and her body exactly as it is.

Some of the most stunning celebrities edited by fans appear even more beautiful than they are in real life.

This creates impossible standards for average people to try and achieve.

Demi knows better than anyone how hard it is to make peace with your authentic hair, body and self.

Beware Of Celebrities Whose Images Have Been Unrealistically Enhanced

People who aren’t celebrities won’t see their idols as being human.

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They may compare themselves to their idol’s public photos.

Unfortunately they don’t realize the celebrities photos have been altered to create unrealistic images.

Photo shopped or FaceTuned accounts of already beautiful celebrities are popping up everywhere.

Celebrities or Social Media stars appear with deliberately altered hair, skin, make-up, and body images.

Retouching Images Is Changing Reality

The current trend of retouching images of beautiful celebrities to remove bad hair, skin or bodies is alarming.

It’s changing reality.

Demi believes it sets unrealistic standards for any normal person to live up to in their own lives.

These unrealistic expectations of perfect hair, skin, teeth and body may trigger depression.   Or perpetual self-hate in impressionable youth or other people struggling with maintaining their own healthy image.

Learning to love yourself and your body is key for developing a happy life.  Demi wants to spread that very important message.

Kudos to her for always being true to herself and her fans.

Image Of Lisa Rinna Wearing A Long Hairstyle on Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Reunion Show – Image Courtesy Of Bravo/TV – NBC – All Rights Reserved

Image Of Lisa Rinna Wearing A Long Hairstyle on Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Reunion Show – Image Courtesy Of Bravo/TV – NBC – All Rights Reserved

Image Of Lisa Rinna Wearing A Long Hairstyle on Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Reunion Show – Image Courtesy Of Bravo/TV – NBC – All Rights Reserved

Actress Lisa Rinna delighted and surprised her long time fans of her iconic short hairstyle by appearing at a recent Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) reunion on Bravo (NBC) with a very long clip-on braid.

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Besides shaking things up on the hit Bravo (NBC) reality housewives show, Lisa has been making lots of changes with her own hair.

The famous Housewife has been famous for many years with her fans and hair aficionados for her iconic short golden shaggy brown bob embellished with a big sweep of side bangs. 

Since 2019 Lisa has been slowly growing out her hair so that her bob has transitioned into a much fuller, shoulder length layered style. 

There’s no denying Lisa’s longer shoulder-length shag looks fabulous on her. 

To spice things up, Lisa appeared on a recent RHOBH reunion show hosted by Andy Cohen wearing a very long clip-on braid which was completely unexpected.  It looked amazing with her beautiful yellow dress and accessories. 

Lisa, who has been very controversial recently on RHOBH for her behavior on the show caught the attention of Bravo’s Andy Cohen when she appeared on the reunion show with her long braided hairstyle.

Lisa’s longer and softer shoulder-length hairstyle looks gorgeous on the popular 57 year old actress (July 11, 1963).  It appears the actress and reality star loves her new softer and long hairstyles and will continue to experiment. 

I can’t wait to see what she does with her hair moving forward.  Luckily we can all watch her on Bravo and NBC to keep track of her latest hairstyle looks.

Acupunture For Hair Growth From My Personal Experience

Back in 2002 I wrote an article on HairBoutique.com about my many years of experience with acupunture for hair growth. 

Acupuncture For Hair Growth – Actual Acupuncture Needle. Wikipedia – Date – 20 October 2007 – Author – Xhienne

I’ve been delighted to discover acupunture as an alternative therapy for growing healthy, long, strong and lush hair.

In my original article, which has been copied many times across the Internet (especially by a well-known Singapore clinic) without my permission and which never references Hairboutique.com as the original article, I discuss my relationships with the late Dr. Stuart Mauro L.Ac., O.M.D.

Note:  If you see any articles about hair growth, hair loss and acupunture mentioning Dr. Stuart Mauro please be advised that the information was likely taken without permission from HairBoutique.com.

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My Dallas Acupuncturist – Dr. Stuart Mauro

I first met Dr. Mauro in Dallas, Texas, who passed away in 2011 from complications of a stroke, in 1985 right after I moved from St. Louis, Missouri to Dallas, Texas.

It wasn’t my first experience with acupunture treatments which I first started receiving in 1980 from my late husband, Dr. Michael Thayer D.C., L.Ac., O.M.D.

Acupuncture Has Been One Of My Secret Weapons For Hair Growth

In essence I’ve been receiving acupunture treatments for more than 40+ years for a variety of physical issues ranging from maintaining my overall health including encourage long, strong, healthy, lush hair which as of July 4, 2020 extends down past my hips.

I also utilized acupunture treatments during the times in my life when I suffered from bouts of alopecia related to a past eating disorder and extreme dieting.

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Not only did many years of acupunture help to strengthen my immune system, I have received needling for viruses, cold, allergies, bladder and yeast infections, stress related physical problems.

Yes, let’s not forget the hair loss issues and stalled hair growth cycles from my underactive thyroid gland.

Hair Related Problems Resolved With Acupuncture

Can acupuncture really help a myriad of hair related problems including alopecia and stalled hair growth?

My long time acupuncturist, Dr. Mauro explained “acupuncture can definitely provide help for a variety of hair related problems.”

Acupuncture May Not Be Able To Overcome Hair Genetics

Can it fix every known hair growth or hair loss problem?

Dr, Mauro told me more than once “while acupunture can work to help resolve a myriad of health challenges including stalled hair growth and alopecia, it doesn’t work for all people, all of the time.”

Acupuncture For Hair Growth – Poster Outlining 14 Acupunture Meridians

In some cases genetics override every other possible type of treatment ranging from enhanced nutrition to alternative treatments such as acupunture, acupressure or similar.

As Dr. Mauro notes, sometimes “with certain hair loss genetics such as male and female pattern baldness, the only options include approved prescription drugs (minoxidil and/or propecia) or hair transplant surgeries.”

Acupuncture And Hair Loss

Dr. Mauro practiced acupuncture )until his sudden death in October of 2011 related to complications from a stroke), along with traditional Chinese medicine, to treat his patients for every type of possible symptom for over 35+ years.

Along the way, Dr. Mauro successfully treated his patients for all types of hair loss problems “including various forms of severe alopecia.”

Acupuncture is a great alternative health option which I have found works extremely well for me, my body, my roots, scalp and hair.   I realize it may not work as well for others due to their circumstances.

After Dr. Mauro’s death, I immediately started receiving acupunture treatments from other Chinese acupunture doctors in the Dallas area.  One of the doctors has been treating me on a bi-monthly basis since 2011.

I’m A Walking Testimonial To Acupuncture Treatments

Although I miss the amazing needle treatments I received from Dr. Mauro, my current acupuncturist has continued to keep me, my body and hair healthy, vibrant while continuing to grow longer longer.

As always, let me stress the point that while acupuncture works for me, it may not work for everyone. When considering health care options for yourself, always make sure that you consult with your primary physician.

It should also be noted that in some circles acupunture is considered highly controversial and considered to be a form of placebo treatments.  When in doubt, do your own research and document your own experiences.

Warning:  Before undertaking any type of treatments of any kind, be sure to first consult with your primary health physician to make sure you are an appropriate candidate.