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Color and Highlight Care Tips and

                            Techniques



  Color treated hair has special needs and good care is essential for any hair

     type. Follow these professional suggestions to keep your hair looking

                                 Fantastic!



  Wet your hair with bottled spring water before getting in a clorine pool, It

                       will dilute the harsh chemicals



 Be careful in the sun. please use hats, scarves or products with sunscreens to

       help protect against color fade and the drying effects of the sun.



   Great for the beach, leave-in conditioners generally contain sunscreens to

                         protect against color fade.



   Shampoo gently with a shampoo specially created for color-treated hair.

             Rough shampooing can strip color or dry out hair.



  Condition regularly with an intensive conditioner to restore vital moisture

                       and luster to color treated hair.



 Use color enhancing conditioners as color grows out to help blend root areas.



 Do not wrap in a towel turban when you get out of the shower with wet hair.

    The added friction can knot and damage vulnerable wet hair. Instead,

                           carefully blot hair dry.



  Don't brush hair when wet. Comb with a wide-tooth comb, working tangles

               out as you move from the ends toward the scalp.



  Don't overdry. When you blow dry, dry the hair until it is almost, but not

          completely, dry. Leave some moisture in to prevent static.



 Use care when styling. When using styling appliances, use thermal protectant

     for maximum protection. Avoid aggressive manipulation of the hair.



  Use hairspray or spritz with moisturizers and sunscreens to finish the hair.

    These products will provide continual protection throughout the day.



        Don't spray lightening agents or put lemon juice in your hair.



   Support your style with a perm. Just because you have color treated hair

 doesn't mean you can't have a perm. In fact, a perm specially formulated for

      color treated hair can add wonderful body, fullness and texture to

    complement your color. Ask your stylist about I.S.O. For Color perm.

General Hair Care

NORMAL HAIR

is strong from scalp to ends. Normal hair has very little breakage or minimal split ends. Hair still looks and feels clean after two days of not shampooing.

FINE HAIR

shaft is thin from scalp to ends. Fine hair can be limp-weighed down easily by products and clinging to the head. Hair usually does not hold a curl well.

DRY HAIR/DRY SCALP

the entire shaft is dry from scalp to ends. Sometimes the scalp is dry and flaky. Coarse/Wiry or gray hair lends to be dry.

OILY HAIR

damp and usually clings to the scalp by the end of the day. Daily washing is a must for oily hair.

OVER PROCESSED/DAMAGED HAIR

that has been exposed to the sun frequently, chlorine, hair chemicals or use of medications. Hair feels brittle and frizzy to the touch. Very little natural shine left on the hair.

CHEMICALLY TREATED HAIR

permed, color-treated or chemically straightened hair falls under this category. Sometimes the hair can feel dry due to chemicals being used on it.

TAME

static winter hair by spritzing hair spray directly onto our hairbrush before brushing.

PERMED

hair needs a conditioner containing protein to keep cuts crisp and shiny.

APPLY

almond oil to dry cuticles on one hand, then "buff" it in with the other hand. Available at most salons.

FOR

extra shine on straight hair: mix a dab of pomade with your gel before blow drying.

LONG

before hair starts to gray, it loses its warm tones. For a little lift, try a color shampoo or conditioner. AVeda now offers custom color and scent shampoos and conditioners.

FOR

lots of lift apply styling gel at roots of your hair, mousse at the ends. Blow dry on a low setting.

FOR

a quick, day to night style conversion: Set the top of the dry hair on velcro rollers then spray generously with a styling mist. Finish with your makeup, then remove them and finger comb to blend with the rest of your hair.

PICK

the right styling aid for the right purpose. Mousse for volume and lift,. For control, use gel. Set hair with a styling lotion. Shine it with a silicone cuticle polish.

TO

get the haircut you really want. First be realistic. Look for pictures of some looks that you like. They don't necessarily have to be exact. Ask your stylists questions. Will your hair work with that style, how much upkeep will be involved, what kind of products you will need and basically if this look will fit your lifestyle and sense of fashion. A good stylist will take all this into consideration when choosing the right look to fit your hair, face, and life. And remember, you get what you pay for!!!!!

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