KaleeTalksHair

The Conditioner by Paul Mitchell for Dry Brittle Hair

2011-11-30T09:55:00.001-08:00

Ultimate moisturizing leave in condition with jojoba, aloe vera, wheat germ, amino acids, and more nature based ingredient.

Strongly recommended to use as a leave in over night after highlighting or bleaching your hair. Also for curly hair that is worn out often, it should be used in the morning and in the evening to maintain moisture levels. Dry hair becomes brittle and breaks especially in the Winter months, "The Conditioner" prevents that from happening. Tip: Always cut off dry ends so they don't affect healthy hair.

What Makes Hairstylists Irritable

2011-11-30T09:07:00.000-08:00

I found this article in Reader's Digest Magazine, and thought I would share it because a lot of hairstylists are irritable and never express why. Well this article tells all, and it is CORRECT!

Interviews by Maureen Mackey

"Hairstylists share their tips for understanding their jobs and how to get the most out of your time in the swivel chair.

1. I'm a beautician, not a magician. I can give you Gisele Bündchen's haircut, but I can't give you her face.

2. Come at least five minutes early. If you're running late, please call ahead. Show me some basic respect. This is a business, not fun and games.

3. Don't ask me to "squeeze" you in when I'm already booked. I'd be taking time and effort away from other clients. You wouldn't like being treated that way.

4. Hairdresser school does not teach about counter transference, projection, negative reinforcement, or personality disorders. If you're looking for a therapist, all I have is a tail comb and an opinion.

5. Some women think that if they keep their hair all one length the way it was in high school, they will look consistant. Guess what? As you get older, you need to soften the lines around your face. Layers are the magic remedy.

6. Bodies and hair change as hormones change. If your hair is dry, listless, or brittle, or if it's not holding your color or style the way it used to, see a doctor. If your hair isn't overprocessed, you could be pregnant (surprise!) or menopausal (yes, I can tell).

7. A trim is not "just" a trim. It requires my expertise, skill, knowledge, and time. Would you say to your dentist, "It's just a tooth," or to your doctor, "It's just a leg"; then please don't haggle my price?

8. That single bill you stuff into the shampoo person's hands isn't doing her any favors. A dollar bill doesn't buy anything anymore. You should tip her at least $3-more if your hair is long.

9. If you want to buy a bottle of color and do your own hair to save a buck, you can live with the consequences. And I'll fix the results; FOR A PRICE

10. Some clients will say, "Cut my hair just like you did last time." That always baffles me. The average time between appointments is six to eight weeks. I have hundreds of clients. How am I supposed to remember exactly how I did your hair the last time? If you want a carbon copy of a cut and style you loved, take a picture and show me. Thanks! :)

11. Why do you think a child's haircut should cost less than yours? Kids don't sit still. Kids kick. It's an intense experience.

12. Standing all day and using scissors and a blow-dryer takes its toll-I have pains in my fingers, calcium deposits in my wrist, and 10 percent less hearing than I used to. I am a physical wreck. Stop telling me to smile!

13. We see women at their worst. Their hair is wet, they have foils on their hair, they have no makeup on. There's nothing for them to hide behind. So they tell us everything. The truth is, I really don't care what they do sexually. I'm only interested in their hair.

Get Growing

2011-04-27T16:07:00.000-07:00

After my last blog in December 2010 regarding the basic principles of hair growth, I was asked by a couple of my clients to be a little more specific. So I will recommend the two product I swear by that stimulate hair growth. Some people will need one of or both of the products. These products are recommended for those of you who have hair growing out of every follicle but it just does not seem to grow past a certain length.

Product 1 Biotin:

In my years of hairstyling experience, I have heard many say they take biotin and don't see a difference in hair growth or they see their hair is growing but is experiencing a side effect of acne. My response to the person who's hair didn't grow when taking biotin is, "You need 7500mg of Biotin". Most all Biotin can be bought in increments of 50mg to 1000mg it is very rare that you will find a bottle of 7500mg of Biotin for sale. 7500mg is the amount that should be taken daily in order to see results of optimal hair growth. The only place I have found that has a bottle of 7500mg of Biotin for sale is VitaminWorld

To those who receive an acne breakout from taking Biotin, my reply to you would be, stop taking it and use my second product recommendation for hair growth. This breakout only happens in people who are prone to acne usually because of a sebaceous gland reaction.

Product 2 Coral Calcium:

Coral Calcium is a supplement that has Calcium, Coral, Magnesium, and Vitamin D. If your protein levels (Biotin) are not the cause of you lack of hair growth, it could be that you are lacking minerals. And Coral Calcium has a potent level of minerals that is enough to supply your body and hair and nails enough minerals for optimal health. Myself along with two other clients cannot take biotin so we have been taking this Coral Calcium for 3 months and our hair and nails have been growing like wild fire. And the Coral Calcium we have been using is from a company called Herbal Healer Academy. There have been no side affects reported.

The Basics of Hair growth

2010-12-17T17:41:00.000-08:00

I like to correlate the hair, scalp, and growth cycle of it to ground soil and seeds. Where the scalp is the ground soil and the follicle or root is the seed, with the hair being the fruitful result of its seed.

A well fertilized scalp (soil) of a healthy individual will render growing hair (fruit). Now just like crops, hair must be catered to starting with the roots, also known as the follicle (seed). Just like fertilized soil, plus added water and sunlight, supply nutrients to seeds so they may grow; blood vessels, oil/sweat glands along with added water and product supply nutrients to the hair follicle so it may grow.

Believe it or not all hair is composed of the same elements. However certain health issues, environmental elements, and texture types need may have to be nurtured in different ways in order to compose the basic necessary elements that compose hair. For example all hair structures are made of water, salt, nitrogen, carbon, and most of all Protein that is derived from various amino acids. Once the protein is hardened it turns in to Keratin and the follicle pushes it out of the scalp. However, someone who lives in a dry and hot climate and does not drink ample liquids would have dry hair. And dry hair does not grow fast and breaks even faster because one of the elements of hair is water.

Without making this blog too elongated or detailed I will sum it up with these next few sentences. Make sure your scalp (soil) is well fertilized by making sure it’s nutrition source, which are the blood vessels and oil sweat glands, are supplying it with healthy vitamin and mineral rich foods, including amino acids, and water. The nitrogen and carbon will naturally come from the air. Check your environment and your shampoos and conditioners in order to be sure all the hair strands are balanced externally as well. If you live in a cold climate for example, your conditioner should have elastic building properties so that your hair will not snap off easily….For more info on your personal hair growth venture feel free to schedule an email consultation with Kalee the Stylist by emailing her at kaleethestylist@yahoo.com

Want to Learn how to Braid, Apply Extensions, or Create Beautiful Updo’s?

2010-11-16T09:06:00.000-08:00

For and upfront fee of $25 per person your class will include:

*1 free sack of starter hair supplies and tools to acheive the look.
*1 on 1 and group instruction using a visual sample.
*1 free dvd showing what was learned in class.

Minimum 4 people per class.

Send Kalee an email for more information on her classes to your home or salon.
Kaleethestylist@yahoo.com

Is your hair FALLing? Fall Haircare Blog Post

2010-11-15T19:54:00.000-08:00

If the answer is yes, then your hair is definitely in season. If your answer is no, then your diet is most likely assisting your body in counter-acting the effects that Fall season can have on it, and you may have a healthy hairstyling regimen.
During the fall the air is dry and some regions become windy. This type of weather can dry out the hair shaft until it reaches a brittle breakable state. If there are not enough healthy liquids consumed then your hair follicle will suffer needed moisture and nutrients as well, it along with the skin and nails will be the first tissues robbed of moisture. And it will tear from the dryness just as easy as it is to tear paper.

3 solutions I recommend for excessive shedding problems:

1. Protein – You are going to want to strengthen up those strands and protein is the perfect product to do that. The best proteins that will not leave an excessive sticky build-up would be the ones found in reconstructor(ing) conditioners. I have found that the protein in these type of conditioners absorb into the hair shaft and cling to the hair’s protein. If you have fine hair strands you are going to want to use the protein reconstructor and a protein based leave-in conditioner Before Styling. If you have medium or thick strands or curly/kinky texture you need to wash with a moisturizing shampoo first then use the Reconstructor conditioner.

2. Moisturizer – Especially for medium to thick, kinky and curly hair, you will need a good leave-in moisturizer after you wash and condition. It will help your hair’s elasticity. People with fine strands, you will not need a moisturizer the leave-in protein spray should have enough emollients in it already. Excessive moisture will make your fine hair look thin. If you are lacking moisture it’s better to opt for hot oil treatments rather than leave-in moisturizers.

3. Style – The style of choice is important for each season, especially the fall. Why? Your choices will preserve the health of your hair or can damage it. Updo’s, Braided Styles, or Pin-ups are the best hair care choices for this season. If you want hair to fly in the wind, why not purchase a wig that looks just like your hair and let the wind, snow, and rain have its way with it.
*Hairfood for Thought – Your hair is doing what the trees and crops are doing and there is a time to fertilize (moisturize and deep condition), A time to Hewn (trim the ends), and a time to protect from adverse conditions (wear a scarf or pin curls at night), and always needs routine maintenance (keeping your hair appointments with your professional hairstylist will assure a healthy crop).

If you have questions or comments for Kalee please email them to: kaleethestylist@yahoo.com

12 reasons to choose Kalee as your Personal Hairstylist and Make-up Consultant

2010-11-01T20:56:00.000-07:00

1. She is a Licensed Cosmetologist – This means she went through extensive training on the ins and outs of hair and skin, from the exterior appearance to the interior workings of it.

2. She Specializes in Hair care – This is one of her focused talents. Kalee has spent extra hours studying the elements that make up hair and skin and what keeps each type of hair and skin healthy. Or can assist you in the necessary steps to bringing your hair back to health.

3. Kalee is Creative – With her natural born gift of creativity along with 10plus years of acquired experiences, she is able to perform and create a vast range of styles and applications. Such as styling Extensions, wigs, natural hair, chemically processed hair, human and synthetic hair.

4. She is Discrete – All your personal styling choices are your business and no one else’s. If your best friend is getting her hair done by Kalee you can rest assured that she will not be relaying your style secrets to her or anyone.

5. Kalee is Professional – She likes to keep a business type of relationship with all of her clients in which they are comfortable communicating their style issues and desires, however, she will not try to dive into their personal business, which includes, not roaming out of her designated area without permission. She’s not nosy.

6. Convenient – Her prices are recession friendly and she supplies all of her own products and tools. The most she would need from you is running water for hair washing, and the end of a table for set up.

7. Experienced – She has 10+ years experience. See her bio and sample photos at www.kaleethestylist.com

9. Respectful – Kalee won’t be showing up to your location, event, or home looking or acting trashy or carrying herself in any disrespectful manner.

10. Task Oriented – Kalee is a busy woman and she assumes everyone else is busy as well; Therefore, she asks everyone to have a picture or detailed explanation of the style of desire, if it is not a repetitive one, so she can focus, perform her service, and go on about her business. She won’t linger around distracting you from your day or tasks at hand.

11. Open-minded – What you want is what you get. Kalee won’t tell you that you cannot have a certain style; however, if she thinks what you want can be damaging or irreversable, she will warn you so you can make a clear-minded decision.

12. Correctable – You can express your concerns and Kalee will receive it with an open mind and active listening and if she does not agree with you, she will communicate in a professional yet kind manner... So go ahead and make your appointment! Click the "Service" tab at www.kaleethestylist.com

Winter Braids

2010-10-23T21:59:00.000-07:00

Kalee recommends braiding your hair for the majority of time during the winter to keep your strands from drying out and give you a humidity resistant, long lasting, style option. Maintain style with a moisture sheen spray and a silk or polyester scarf at night!

Hair Breakage and Chemical Treatments

2010-05-11T17:51:00.000-07:00

Does your hair break off abundantly after each chemical hair treatment whether it is color, perm, or relaxer service? If so there is a reason or two as well as some solutions.

Most chemicals break down the elasticity (ability to stretch) of the hair making it susceptible to snap off somewhere along the shaft. This is especially a result of Relaxers and Chemical Straighten Systems. Other chemicals make the Keratin (protein) in the follicle to weak or soft causing it to fall out from the scalp.

Because of the possibility of breakage due to these processes, it is crucial that you have a consultation with a professional who is experienced and can analyze your hair to access what type of chemical would be the safest for your situation. Ultimately, if it is within the budget, I would strongly suggest you only trust chemical services to the professionals with experience. Below are a few questions with the most correct answers that you can ask a professional in order to be sure you can trust the quality of service you will receive:

Color Clients:
1. What are some sides affects coloring my hair with permanent color can have on my scalp. And how can I prevent or solve them. (Answer: Your hair can become dry, brittle, and sometimes there is an allergic reaction that can cause scalp abrasions. In order to be sure you will not have an allergic reaction we can do a skin test using the product also we can do a double conditioning treatment to bring the moisture back.)
2. What can we do if the color changes into something undesirable like green or too orange or brassy? (Answer: There are times when color does not come out as desired, but there are color corrector products that are made just for that…it can reverse the brassy and the green reactions)

Relaxer/Perm Clients:
How will my perm respond to swimming in a chlorinated pool? (Answer: Do not go swimming in chlorine or salt water for at least 3 to 4 days after the service, after that you are fine but use a special shampoo/Conditioner and leave-in treatment to protect your hair)Will I have any breakage with my perm/relaxer re-touch? (Answer: It is rare that you would have breakage with a relaxer re-touch if it is done properly and overlapping is controlled. However, it is almost impossible to prevent perm overlapping therefore you will experience some breakage due to keratin breaking down. In all the breakage can be minimized or stopped immediately after the service with a reconstructing service that takes no more than 10 to 15 minutes.)

Good Luck, if you're in L.A. I'd me more than happy to give you a free consultation regarding this.

How to Solve Dry Hair Problems for Curly and Kinky Textures

2010-05-07T13:18:00.000-07:00

The first steps in solving dry/brittle problems with Curly and Kinky hair would be understanding the functionality of curly and kinky hair and hair in general. Universally speaking, all hair begins at the follicle which is in the scalp. The follicle supplies hair with moisture, oils, and protein (Keratin to be exact) in a special formulated balance, that God created, so the hair may grow out healthy. Therefore as long as your diet and supplements are well balanced there is hope for your hair to be healthy and properly moisturized.

Notice I said there is hope. Curly and kinky hair there is a few extra steps we must take because of the mere design of the hair. Have you ever noticed the first inch or two next to your scalp is healthy moisturized and exactly how you would like the rest of your hair to behave. If so that is simply because the oils and moisturizers that come from the follicle have a hard time winding around the curls and kinks than it would falling down straight strands of hair. Therefore curly and kinky hair is extremely dry from mid-shaft to the ends, especially if hairsprays and gels that have alcohol in them are used daily.

Once the problem for dryness is recognized, then the solution is simple right? Just moisturize it. As a hairstylist, I believe if you are going to moisturize your hair why not use the types of moisturizers that not only help the feeling of your hair but that are made up of what your hair and body need, as a result the solution is more long-lasting. Such moisturizers I use are products that contain Honey, Olive oil, Coconut oil, Shea Butter, and other naturally moisturizing herbs and botanicals…products that maintain the moisture balance of the hair in a healthier manner.

http://www.kaleethestylist.com/

2010 Hair Resolutions!!

2010-01-04T19:42:00.000-08:00

I am a Hairstylist in Sherman Oaks California and have a resolution for myself as well as my clients.

Hair Resolutions For Myself as a person and as a Stylist:

1. I will be using all natural and botanical products for clients who request it.

2. After watching "Good Hair" I will no longer relax my hair but perform a press if necessary. This resolution is an effort to support the "Green" movement which will render a healthier lifestyle. (But I won't press my ways on others, it's up to you)

3.Eventhough I'm a hairstylist, and mother, and wife, and community helper, and I cater to everyone first and myself last, I will try to make an effort to keep my hair looking nice; busy can no longer be an excuse.

4. Keeping your client cards current and giving recommendations for hair needs has moved up a couple levels on my priority list.

5.Although we are in a recession as an economy and it is tempting to double book, I will continue to service 1 client at a time.

6.Sorry folks, no longer be performing glue in weaves, there is a newer process that is just as flat if not more flat, and longer lasting, and non-damaging.

7.I will be rejecting all hair treatments that are damaging like Keratin Micro Links, applying bleach to low conditioned hair, etc...

Suggested Hair Resolutions for my clients:

1. Let's keep it healthy folks, please, especially ladies. Let's not flat iron our hair every morning, instead, wrap your hair properly at night, and whatever style comes of your wrap in the morning, deal with it and put on a smile, a small bend or crease will not subtract from your beauty. And an additional day withought direct heat can save an end from splitting.

2. If you wear weaves, as I do from time to time, have your scalp detoxed 1 time each month, and do not wear the extensions for more than 3 months, your hair can dreadloc or you can suffocate your scalp from getting necessary oxygen. After 3 months take it down, get a scalp treatment, and then let your scalp rest a little bit before replacing it.

3. If you wear sewn in tracks, please let me place them at different lines, the continued stress on taking them down and replacing them to the same line again, is exactly that - "stress" on your hair follicle.

4. If you want your hair to grow, you need a conditioning detox treatment at least twice per month along with a diet change. I use an herbal and botanical combination that will cater to your specific hair need. It is not adviced to leave your hair alone not washing it for months, THAT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA.

5. Learn what hair type you have, come into the salon and lets evaluate. Once you know what hair type you are then use regimens that match your hair type, this will make your hair healthier and you will like the results better.

6. Holding on to dead ends, even if they are 2 inches of fried frazzled ends, is like holding on to old baggage. After conditioning and blowdrying if they are still prevelant, please let me trim them.

7. Relaxer Clients and Color Clients, any chemical clients for that matter. Let's gradually put an end to using excessive heat directly after the chemical process, your hair and scalp has been through an intense process when it is chemically altered. A roller set or wrap under the dryer, yes, under the slow dryer will maintain good health to your hair. I understand if you have a show or a shoot you have to do what you have to do in order to complete the style in less time as possible.

Kalee the Stylist 2010 Hair Resolution - Happy Healthy Hair!

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My Dandruff Solutions Booklet

2009-09-09T15:28:00.000-07:00

Want to be a little more informed in regards to dandruff then order my pamphlet Dandruff Solutions.

Click on the book to see the table of contents and purchase one for yourself.