Trimming your hair makes it grow faster....NOT!

Sometimes it makes me laugh when I hear people say that your hair grows faster when you trim it. Physiologically, it's impossible that cutting the ends of your hair will make it grow out of your head faster. If that were true, you would get gnarly roots if you color your hair to boot. A better explanation of why one would benefit from regular (every 6-8 weeks) trims is that your hair will get longer faster because there will be less breakage and split ends. If you want long hair, regular trims will get you to your goal faster. It will take forever if you don't trim your ends because the ends will split and break, taking length off all the while. So, make sure to stay up on your trims people!

Should you cut bangs?

Penelope's new bangs! Hot!

My clients often ask me whether I think they should cut bangs or not. My answers vary, depending on a few things. First, if you have a strong widow's peak, you are limited to the type of bangs you should get. Second, if you are not willing to spend a little time styling them in the morning, then forget it. Third, if you have a wrinkly forehead, and are unwilling to get botox, then bangs are a less expensive alternative to taking a few years off your look. Bangs are not a huge commitment, so it's worth a shot to try them out, if they don't work for you, you can brush them to the side or clip them till they grow out. Personally, I always have some type of bang, whether long and sweeping or shorter and choppy. In my onpinion, cutting bangs is an easy way to change up your look without spending a lot of money, and I'd give it a try if I were you!

Refresh your color, naturally

Do you find that your haircolor fades during the summer months? I know I do! One way to make sure your color stays vibrant and fresh looking, without damaging it, is to use a color shampoo like Artec. With a variety of shades from black to violet, Artec shampoo deposits color molecules into faded out hair strands along with moisturizing kiwi extracts. Use this shampoo once a week or as needed to keep your hair looking like you just came from the salon, but without the price tag!