Practical guides for colorists, stylists and nail techs: hair color, developer, bond repair, salon supplies, nail care and inventory.
Good beard care starts with the skin underneath: wash your face and beard every day with a gentle cleanser, then moisturize the skin and the hair with beard oil, beard conditioner or a moisturizer. Trim with clean, well-kept tools, and when you shave the edges, shave in the direction your …
To apply self-tanner evenly, exfoliate first, make sure your skin is dry, then work in sections and wash your hands with soap and water after each one. Those are the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) core steps, and the handwashing step is also how you avoid orange palms. Below: prep, …
Frequent hand washing dries your hands because water and soap strip the natural oils and protective barrier from the outer layer of your skin. Dermatologists say the answer is not to wash less, but to wash more gently, put on a cream or ointment after every wash and wear gloves …
To keep hair color from fading, wait about two days before the first shampoo, then wash less often, in lukewarm water, with a shampoo made for color-treated hair. Use a heat protectant before hot tools, and cover your hair in strong sun and in the pool. Here is what dermatologists, …
To clean a hairbrush, pull out the trapped hair, wash the bristles in warm water with a little mild shampoo, rinse, and let it air-dry with the bristles facing down. How often is up for debate: a Cleveland Clinic dermatologist told TODAY every one to two weeks, while brush maker …
Here’s how to use dry shampoo: spray a small amount on the oily roots of dry hair, let it sit as long as the label says, then massage and brush it out. Dermatologists quoted by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) say it’s best to wash with regular shampoo and …
Yes, you can fly with hairspray, dry shampoo, nail polish and nail polish remover. TSA rules for hairspray and other toiletries allow containers of 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less in your carry-on, all in one quart-size bag, and bigger containers in checked bags within FAA limits. Corded curling irons, …
Treat hair dye stains right away. On fabric, blot off the extra color, flush the spot from the back with cool water, work in liquid laundry detergent, and keep the item out of the dryer until the stain is gone. On carpet and counters, blot instead of rubbing and start …
Here is how to get nail polish out of clothes: blot or scrape off as much as you can right away, then dab nail polish remover through the back of the fabric onto paper towels until no more color comes out. Test the remover on a hidden spot first, and …
Nail glue attaches tips, press-ons and other artificial nails. It is almost pure ethyl cyanoacrylate, the same family of chemicals as super glue: it sets within seconds when it meets moisture, so it bonds skin and eyes fast. This guide covers how to separate glued skin, first aid for glue …
