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Hair Index
By Mary Elise Chavez
Posted November 2005

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Below you will find:
. Most Requested Hair Style: Kate Hudson
. Basic Hair Care Advice & Tips
. Important Notes for Colored Tresses

MOST REQUESTED HAIR STYLE: KATE HUDSON
Kate Hudson is without a doubt a gorgeous, stylish, and popular starlit these days! Her signature loose, relaxed, wavy curls are girly, beautiful, and fun. Here’s how to get them.

You Will Need:
. Hot Curlers or Velcro Curlers
. 1 inch barrel curling iron
. Lightweight, strong-hold mousse (optional)

After washing hair and blow-drying 80% dry, comb hair into 1.5 inch sections. You can use either hot curlers or Velcro curlers. Hot curlers are my preference because the style lasts longer without the need for hair spray or styling products. Place the curlers on top of your head, for volume and the waves, leave in for 20 minutes. Once you take them out, lightly rake your fingers through your hair, flip head over and tousle. Next, using a 1-inch barrel curling iron, go around the crown of your head, selecting individual 1-inch wide sections. Curl the hair up halfway to your scalp and hold for 5 seconds. Do this to your entire head, selecting every other 1-inch section. Afterwards, tousle hair, using a lightweight gel/shine product, apply 2-3 drops to palms and rake through hair, concentrating on the lower half of your hair. To finish, twist each 1-inch section around two fingers, hold, and then tousle. There you go, Kate’s gorgeous wave in less than 30 minutes!

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BE YOU
Hair is like an accessory, you can express yourself however you would like through your hair. A common mistake many make is the actual color of their hair. You can still have a bright, vibrant, color but also go for a natural look. Don’t pair platinum hair with chocolate skin, or black hair with snow-white skin. Both are too drastic and extremely unnatural. Bring out your beauty rather than distract and place all of the attention on your hair.

Avoid trendy styles or looking like a clone. Please ladies, pass on the whole skunk look, it’s not pretty, it’s harsh and severely overdone. If you want to get your hair colored, consult a professional with a good reputation. Also, if you see a woman whose hair you love, ask her who does it! Don’t be timid; you’ll be happy you did when you get a cut & color you love! Always use complimentary colors and cuts according to your skin tone and facial shape.

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TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR
There are dozens and dozens of products on the market for hair care these days, the issue is finding the correct product for you. A must for all women is a great hydrating shampoo, a leave in conditioner, regular conditioning treatment, and a good gel/de-frizz/shine product. If you have the correct products, they will do wonders for your hair.

You should follow the rule of washing every third day, or if your hair is oily, every other day. Along with that, be careful with using too many heated products – including curling irons, flat irons, curlers, and blow dryers. With excessive use, they will break down your hair’s strength and leave it lifeless, brittle, and prone to breakage.

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IF YOU HAVE COLORED HAIR, LISTEN UP!
Having colored hair can definitely require maintenance. These tips will help you make your color last and maintain its vibrancy.

1. When looking for products to use on colored hair, avoid shampoo and conditioners that contain wax. Wax strips the hair of color!

2. As with uncolored hair, wash 1-2 a week, 3 times if you have oily hair. Washing less allows your color to stay longer and maintain its brightness.

3. The first week after you get your color done, don’t have your sunroof open and beaming down on your head, unless you are wearing a hat. The sun can dull the color and even change it, especially for you platinum blondes out there. You will lose your platinum and turn more gold.