Hair Color
Ask Bella: Will Dyeing My Hair Change the Texture?
Recently, a reader wrote in asking for advice on coloring her hair:
I'm considering dying my hair. I've always wanted to do it, and I'm starting to get a few gray hairs — even though I'm only 23. But my hair is very soft and silky and I'm worried dying it will change the texture.
Silver Foxes Are Gettin' Trendy
Going gray is part of the natural aging process, and while many opt to eschew any and all hair dye by letting nature take its course, a few young trendsetting women are actually using hair dye to go gray . . .
Scientists Find a Way to Take the Stink Out of Hair Dye
One major complaint about hair dye is the off-putting smell, and you can attribute that mostly to the presence of ammonia, a necessary ingredient that enables color to penetrate into the hair shaft. Since the invention of the first commercial hair color in 1909, hair dye has remained fairly unchanged, but now scientists at L’Oréal have discovered a way to take the stink out by use of an odorless substance called monoethanolamine (MEA).
MEA is nothing new.
What's Trendy Right Now? It's All Here!
Looking for the hottest beauty trends right now? From the most current haircuts to hair color to makeup to the most colorful nail polishes, I've got the scoop on what's happening. Check out my roundup below for expert advice on how to look your freshest and most fabulous this season.
James Corbett Talks Hair Color Trends For a Fab Fall
Over the past 15 years, stylist James Corbett has not only amassed an impressive list of celebrity clients, but he's also trained with the best in the industry, including Beth Minardi, Warren Tricomi, and José Eber. Two years ago, he opened his own shop, the James Corbett Studio in New York, and now, he has some great ideas for fabulous hair color this season. You've already seen a few haircut trends for Fall, and now, it's all about perking your locks up with the right hues.
Definition: Eumelanin
Simply put, melanin is pigment, but there are two types of melanins that give hair color its own distinctive coloring. I already gave you the scoop on pheomelanin, the pigment that produces red and yellowish strands, so let's move on to eumelanin. As you might have guessed, eumelanin gives skin and hair black and brown coloring.
Definition: Pheomelanin
Simply put, melanin is pigment, but there are two types of melanins that give hair and skin its distinctive coloring. Let's start with pheomelanin, which lends reddish tones to the body.
While pheomelanin can be found in light- and dark-skinned people, females tend to have more of this type of pigment in their skin than men do.
Do You Book More Appointments With Your Hairstylist Than Your Doctor?
A few years ago, I asked you how often you get your hair cut. The majority of you said that you go every few months, which was also the same response to how frequently you get highlights. When you add up all of the appointments you book with your hairstylist and colorist throughout the year, what does your magic number turn out to be?
Ask Bella: How Do I Lift Black Hair Dye?
Recently, a distressed reader contacted me about an unfortunate incident regarding a box of black hair color and the subsequent regretful results. Here's her story:
Three months ago I had an adult identity crisis and dumped a box of jet black dye on my naturally medium brown hair. Now I can't get it to lift out for anything — professionally or at home.
Switch Up Your Color: Look Fabulous With a Radiant New Shade
Stuck in a hair-color rut? Thinking of trying a fresh shade on for size? Here are some great reasons to treat your locks to an exciting new hue.
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