SALAM AIDIFILTRI FROM THE TEAM

The Curlers & Trimmers team would like to wish our muslim friends Selamat Hari Raya and a happy holidays to all.

For those who are on their journey back home, we hope you get there safe and sound. The Raya is upon us once again and the holidays bring a refreshing break for all.

This Raya is particularly special for all of us - a dual celebrations of Merdeka and raya - two occasions to be truly grateful for what we have.

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HAIR AND VINEGAR - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS

While the trend of using vinegar on hair isn't as popular, some parties do swear by it when it comes to getting some shine on your hair.

Vinegar-hair enthusiasts believe that it helps keep grease off and gets your hair looking silky, shiny and smooth.

The truth is that vinegar does not remove grease. It helps distribute grease. Vinegar helps liquify grease and spreads it along the hair (eeeww!). Hence the shiny after-effect. The more acidic your hair is, the smoother it will look.

So the grease stays on and spreads further than you'd like. Not to mention the smell. The only thing lacking is a basket of fish and chips.

For hair shine, there are plenty of leave on conditioners or hair serums you can turn to. You can go for REDKEN Color Extend Shine Enrich to protect your hair and impart a mirror-like shine. Or REDKEN Real Control Slim Gloss for that glossy feel and shiny volume.

Also, try to stay away from the drying effects of the hair dryer, take in loads of fluids everyday, eat your veg and your fruits too.

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HAIR AND VINEGAR - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS

While the trend of using vinegar on hair isn't as popular, some parties do swear by it when it comes to getting some shine on your hair.

Vinegar-hair enthusiasts believe that it helps keep grease off and gets your hair looking silky, shiny and smooth.

The truth is that vinegar does not remove grease. It helps distribute grease. Vinegar helps liquify grease and spreads it along the hair (eeeww!). Hence the shiny after-effect. The more acidic your hair is, the smoother it will look.

So the grease stays on and spreads further than you'd like. Not to mention the smell. The only thing lacking is a basket of fish and chips.

For hair shine, there are plenty of leave on conditioners or hair serums you can turn to. You can go for REDKEN Color Extend Shine Enrich to protect your hair and impart a mirror-like shine. Or REDKEN Real Control Slim Gloss for that glossy feel and shiny volume.

Also, try to stay away from the drying effects of the hair dryer, take in loads of fluids everyday, eat your veg and your fruits too.

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HAIR AND EGG - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS

If you suffer from dry, brittle and dull hair or are dealing with the after-effects of too many hair treatments from products that don't suit you, one of the most common remedies you'll hear about is to wash your hair with egg.

Tradition has it that egg helps condition hair with the help of Vitamin A, B, D and E found in the egg. And if you can't stomach the smell of egg, just deal with the yoke.

But here's the thing, Lecithin, the protein found in egg that is said to help condition and rebuild your hair, will coat your hair but it won't penetrate it. While your hair may feel soft and conditioned, it's only the surface that is working the magic. Deep inside, it's still the same. And once the coat strips off, you'll find your hair back to its normal dry self again.

Dealing with the problem from the hair surface isn't going to cut it. What you need is intense conditioning from products that can help your hair absorb the nutrients.

Try REDKEN Clear Moisture Conditioner to replenish and rebalance your hair moisture, or REDKEN Extreme Conditioner that will give your hair a protective shine and work on structural repairs with the aid of Ceramide.

HAIR AND OLIVE OIL - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS

Yeah, we've all tried nourishing our hair with oils, all types of it. One time, the trend was baby oil, then it was coconut oil, then flaxseed, and if you could afford it, macadamia oil. But olive oil has always been around as a natural dry hair cure-all.

There are tons of remedies involving olive oil, virgin olive oil, extra virgin and organic. While the potency of olive oil cannot be disputed, the tradition of pouring olive oil on your hair and keeping it on is not so true.

Unless mixed with water and carefully turned into an emulsion, pure olive oil does not get absorbed into your hair at all. So why get all oily and oil up your bathroom when you'd do better drinking the good oil down. It'll work a lot better for your hair and skin that way too.

Alternatively, shop for products with olive oil or some kind of beneficial oil for your hair. The beauty aisle are filled with shampoos, conditioners and treatments made from the nutrients of a variety of oils. Try REDKEN Smooth Down Conditioner with macadamia oil for nourishment, Candelilla Wax to smooth hair and Cationic Refiners to control frizz. These products are made to absorb quickly into your hair, nourishing your hair from within without the mess and oiliness.

That way you don't oil up your bathroom, clump up your hair, clog your pores and smell like the kitchen.

A STRANGE CRIME INDEED - WATCH OUT FOR HAIR THIEVES

Hair thieves?

Thieves are heading for a different kind of loot nowadays in the United States and it doesn't really matter if it's gold, bronze or black.

Hair seems to be in very high demand, fetching some good money in the wig and extensions industry but to steal hair is something you need to see (and read for yourself). Watch the video below as a hair thief carts away hair from a salon ala Mission Impossible style.

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Thieves in the U.S. are turning to an unlikely new source of income - human hair.

According to salon owners from Chicago to Los Angeles, robberies of the seemingly abundant material are on the rise, with experienced crooks even stealing to order for cash strapped customers.

Lisa Amosu had her wig shop broken into and $150K worth of hair stolen. And with packets of the most expensive 'Remy' hair fetching up to $200 a time, thieves are making off with over $100,000 worth of stock in a single raid.

Speaking to the New York Times, Chicago Police detective Vito Ferro said hair thefts in the city looked like the work of people sophisticated enough to have taken custom orders.

He said: 'It’s like someone says, ‘I’m looking for a 1992 Cadillac Eldorado,’ and so you go out looking for that car.'

As well as small time grab and run style shop lifting, larger salons and stockists across the country have seen a spate of high value robberies in the last few months.

Earlier this month, My Trendy Place salon in Houston had $150,000 worth of stock stolen, while in March a Michigan store owner was killed during a holdup by gunmen who stole 80 packages of hair extensions worth about $10,000.

Over the last few months, thefts have included an $85,000 heist in Texas, $60,000 taken from a business in California and $10,000 in stolen hair taken from a San Diego shop.

After the hair is stolen, it is then usually sold on sites like eBay, bought by weavers who work from home or bootlegged to individuals out of the back of the thieves car.

Hair extensions are graded by quality, with hair from Indian and Asian women - known as Remy hair - the most sought after.

As well as full head wigs, the hair can be weaved into an existing head of hair, which can cost thousands of dollars and take hours to complete.

Human hair lasts up to a year once applied, where as artificial hair - which can not be blow dried or coloured - lasts around three months.

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TRUTHS AND MYTHS ABOUT YOUR HAIR

If you think those annoying white hairs need to be yanked out or believe 100 combs a day to silky healthy hair? You might want to read this first.

In this week's blogpost, Malaysia's own Redken Artist, Annita Hisham from Curlers & Trimmers busts some myths on hair and how to take greater care of it.

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1. Myth: You can mend split ends with the right products.
Truth: The best way to treat split ends is to cut the hair. You can also make it less noticeable by applying a product that contains silicone. It will make hair soft and manageable too.

2. Myth: Pluck one grey hair, two or three will sprout in its place.
Truth: Plucking will damage the roots and hair might not be able to grow again.

3. Myth: To get clean hair, you must lather, rinse and repeat.
Truth: One thorough washing will do the trick, with the use of appropriate hair product, otherwise it will dry the scalp.

4. Myth: Colouring hair causes major damage.
Truth: Products today are gentle enough. In fact, some products contain soy and wheat protein to protect hair and leave it more manageable than before. If in doubt, consult your stylist.

5. Myth: You should brush your hair 100 strokes every day.
Truth: Brush it to style it only. Brushing pulls hairs out of their follicles and possibly weaken individual strands.

HAIR STYLES OF 2011 - ON FRINGES, BOBS, TRIMS and CROPS

The latest, hottest hair trends from the red carpet. If you're keeping your hair long, going pixie short or doing something radical, the hair gurus have something to say about the next best style in this article below.

And if you still don't know what to do, step into Curlers & Trimmers at Hartamas and we'll walk you through it :)

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Spring 2011 will be upon us quicker than we know with new trends in hair colouring, styles and cuts.

It is all about revival, bringing back the most iconic styles of the 20th century, with quality. With styles and colours, the best of 2010 is resurfacing.

From messy waves to meticulous braids, you won’t want to miss out, so grab your Veaudry My Curl curling irons, because one trend that never goes out of style is volume.

Fringes are also big, with an off-to-the-side swoop or an eyebrow-grazing fringe that is tapered at the corners.

Old faithful, the bob, is back but longer and with a fringe, making it modern, not too blunt or overly layered.

Growing your hair? Ask for a health trim with long layers for movement.

Buns go low with a side parting. To get this look, start with a side parting. Next, pull hair into a low ponytail, making sure to cover the ears. Then twist the ponytail into a loose knot. Remember, a too-tight style will look overly severe, so keep it loose for a touch of bohemian flair. Finish the look with L’Oréal Professionnel Tec Ni Art Crystal Gloss for amazing shine.

The cool pixie cut, often worn by Victoria Beckham, is not as choppy as previously sported, but a blunt cut, hugging the shape of your head. To get that cropped look, use L’Oréal Professionnel TE Lumi Controle.

Hair in 2011 is all about strong cuts, and colour doesn’t disappoint. Platinum blonde features as one of the colour trends for spring as well as a variety of blonde shades, which means you can be in vogue irrespective of what shade suits you.

Keep your blonde hair well toned and shiny with Redken’s Blonde Glam range.

Rihanna has proved that redheads are the new bombshells. If you aren’t a natural redhead, don’t despair, you can join them, increasing your appeal.

Be careful though – über bright red hair will highlight all the possible flaws on your face. Kérastase’s Chroma Riche Range will take care of your flaming red locks.

Brown hair suits most skin tones and 2011 is no exception for this colour. There are many shades to choose from, depending on which one suits your complexion, from dark chocolate brown, light caramel or a wonderful coffee. To keep your rich brown hair in tip-top condition, L’Oréal Professionnel’s Vitamino Range will help you.

All your efforts will be in vain if you go to all the trouble of choosing the right colour but don’t complement it with the right home hair care regimen.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT ORGANIC HAIR PRODUCTS

Beauty and skincare have been latching onto the concept of 'organic' for the longest time and to this day, this word has gained cult status as people become more conscious and weary of the chemicals they use.

Last year, the organic and natural cosmetics industry hit an all-time high of $7 billion! Botanical brands have been growing 20% annually and are expected to double in market share in the coming years.

People aren't just eating organic, they are bathing, wearing, breathing and sleeping on it. (heard of the organic bed anyone?)

But here's the truth…

Organic isn't really organic unless…

It is certified by the USDA which is the ONLY organization that is qualified to certify something (anything) as organic.

Basically, you can't say something is organic unless all ingredients used, even in the packaging and production, meet USDA's stringent standards required for organic food.

But here's the catch…

USDA certified organic product is still allowed a certain percentage of non-organic ingredients.

This means that even though a product contains 70% organic ingredients and the rest well…nondescript…it can be still labeled 'organic'.

Which is a pretty scary thing because a beauty product can contain 70% water and 30% synthetic chemicals and still be labeled 'organic'. Uh huh…

Loads of personal care companies do it. And they all claim to be 'natural' and 'organic'.

So how do you really know if organic is truly organic?

Always read the labels and check them thoroughly.

If the USDA label is missing but the word 'organic' or 'natural' is plastered all over the packaging warning sirens should come up. The product might not be organic after all. GASP!

But organic doesn't necessarily mean the product will suit you completely. Organic products can sometimes cause allergic reaction or after effects depending on your allergies or sensitiveness to the ingredients.

So while it may be 100% organic, it might not necessarily be better for your skin. Now that's food for thought.

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http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1714683_1714675_1714289-1,00.html

http://www.bellasugar.com/Get-Facts-Behind-Organic-Beauty-1078787

HAIR AND OLIVE OIL - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS

Yeah, we've all tried nourishing our hair with oils, all types of it. One time, the trend was baby oil, then it was coconut oil, then flaxseed, and if you could afford it, macadamia oil. But olive oil has always been around as a natural dry hair cure-all.

There are tons of remedies involving olive oil, virgin olive oil, extra virgin and organic. While the potency of olive oil cannot be disputed, the tradition of pouring olive oil on your hair and keeping it on is not so true.

Unless mixed with water and carefully turned into an emulsion, pure olive oil does not get absorbed into your hair at all. So why get all oily and oil up your bathroom when you'd do better drinking the good oil down. It'll work a lot better for your hair and skin that way too.

Alternatively, shop for products with olive oil or some kind of beneficial oil for your hair. The beauty aisle are filled with shampoos, conditioners and treatments made from the nutrients of a variety of oils. Try REDKEN Smooth Down Conditioner with macadamia oil for nourishment, Candelilla Wax to smooth hair and Cationic Refiners to control frizz. These products are made to absorb quickly into your hair, nourishing your hair from within without the mess and oiliness.

That way you don't oil up your bathroom, clump up your hair, clog your pores and smell like the kitchen.

HOT TIPS ON KEEPING YOUR LOVELY LOCKS RED

There is a believe that red hair never stays red for long. Here are a few wise tips from Caterina DiBiase, Australia's hairdresser of the year 2011, on red hair and how to keep those locks looking fiery.

• To maintain a hot red colour, DiBiase, advises gentleness to get six weeks wear. Wash red hair less and always use a colour care shampoo. "But it's obviously not going to have the same intensity, throughout."

• Keep all colours looking fresh by booking in for a hairline T-bar retouch between the full-colour job. This quick touch-up will hide regrowth and greys. A mascara brush can come in handy for emergency cover-ups.

• Use colour-safe shampoo, but also bear in mind a choice to suit your hair type, with frizzy hair particularly benefiting from some curl control. "Now there's products that do both."

• Use powders, thickeners and dry shampoo for quick style fixes. "If I wanted to retexturise my hair because I've been working all day and I'm going out, a bit of powder or thickener through it works a treat."

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CAN'T TAKE RED? AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR SAYS ANYONE CAN

Red is the hottest colour now on the celebrity block. Think red locks may not be for you? Find out what Australia's Hairdresser of the year, Caterina Dibase has to say about that in this article below.

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It's the colour that is so hot right now, with celebrities jumping on the red bandwagon. Stylist Caterina DiBiase shares her expertise.

Hairdresser of the Year Caterina DiBiase.

It's no surprise that with her bright copper top, Caterina DiBiase is talking up red as the colour of the season and summer to come.

"At the moment it's red, red, red," says the two-time Australian Hairdresser of the Year, during a trip to talk trends with New Zealand stylists. Asked if red is really going to appeal widely, she says: "Can everyone wear a red lipstick? It's a matter of finding the right tone of red, it's the pigment in it that suits your skin tone."

Or, in other words, yes, you can do it, but don't just slap on any old red colour from a box, get professional help to find the right shade.

DiBiase has been advising hairdressers how to give that advice, by looking at their client's eye and skin tones to identify if they would best suit a coppery red or a more blue-based shade. For those with yellow pale skin a coppery hair base looks really beautiful, she says, but those who are pinky pale are best to go into more blue-toned reds. "It doesn't mean you go plum or violet, it just changes the undertone slightly."

This degree of subtlety takes work and if a client has a dark base, hair needs to be lightened first to get the right red result.

The red of the moment - as worn by singers Adele and Rihanna and Australian model Ruby Rose - has tended to be red-hot, with Florence Welch the queen of copper, but the bluer look is showing up, in common with the reflects figuring in brunettes and cooler pastel undertones for blondes.

A few months ago DiBiase judged the L'Oreal Colour Trophy in Auckland so she's familiar with what she describes as the "edgy" work of our best stylists, with the winning look an example of where blonde hair is heading, away from the more obvious highlights.

"Colour is strong, but we've got smarter, it's not about stripes and skunks, it's about having lots of colour that you can't see and you can't work out where it starts and finishes, so it melts through.

Pastel is big for blondes as shown by Lady Gaga on her American Vogue cover outing. Shades such as beige pink, strawberry and apricot on a blonde base look amazing, says DiBiase. "Having those colour highlights coming up to summer through a beautiful blonde, you'll just see it in the light." The subtlety is key. "People go 'what is that in your hair'?"

Even those hot reds are not all necessarily solid colour. "They've got highlights in there, or they're darker underneath and a bit lighter on top."

Balayage (sometimes called hair dipping or colour painting) is now more toned down, warmer and glossy. For summer the grown out, rawer more robust look will still figure, but in caramel tones, and with not so obviously dark roots and light ends. Good examples, says DiBiase, include Abbey Lee pre her recent platinum show style and fellow Australian model Lara Bingle's look which has a light base and warm golden tones.

"A great trick for women who want to thicken their hair is having undertones slightly darker; it could be half a shade to a shade lighter, you don't want to look like a Top Deck chocolate bar. It's there to make you hair look thicker and give it a fashion edge.

This can work for brunettes also, playing with shades of chocolate or into the reds.

DiBiase, who is off to India and Taiwan to run more training for L'Oreal, says she learns on the road too. In Asia she has found an impressive line up of techniques to lighten hair, for those seeking popular brown and caramel tones.

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RAMADHAN SPECIAL ONLY AT CURLERS & TRIMMERS HAIR SALON, HARTAMAS

Wishing all our muslim friends Selamat Berpuasa.

If you are planning to look your best for Raya, this is the perfect time!

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PINK IS THE NEW BLACK - SHOCKING HAIR COLOURS YOU'LL LOVE

Since we are on the topic of hair colour we thought we'd look up some of the hottest shocking colours around and lo and behold...PINK came up on the list! This shouldn't come as a surprise since we had a couple of gals walking into Curlers & Trimmers salon requesting for pink locks.

If you've ever entertained the thought or would never for the life of your follicles think about it, read this article below to find out what the craze is all about.

PINK, EVERYWHERE.

It was bright pink hair as much as information on branding and monetising blogs that led to enthusiatic tweeting at Australia's first and largest blogging conference at the weekend. In a room of 300 people - including a good number of colourful and stylised ''personalities'' and some excellent keynote speakers - there were at least three women with pink hair and they had everyone's attention. You can see why from this picture, taken at the the conference, of Violet LeBeaux, blogger of craft, cute things and ''being awesome on a budget''. Isn't she a doll?

Violet had the pink thing singing. The pink bits of her hair were confined to the long ringlets cascading from a platinum beehive. The colour was echoed in her careful lip and eye makeup, in her hair bow and in her floral-sprigged dress, her beads and her jewel-encrusted nails - it all harmonising so beautifully you just know that a lot of thought went into it. She must have got up very early to get ready, put it that way. The whole effect was delightful - it worked. Pink hair looked right. It looked wonderful!

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Just two or three weeks ago I hadn't given pink hair a thought - if I had have happened to give it a thought, it would have been in association with troll dolls or Lady Gaga (or Lady Gaga as a troll doll). Or, er, Pink. Now suddenly it seems to be everywhere. First I noticed it was while doing my homework (watching Project Runway Australia) and then when doing research for bonus marks (watching preview tapes ofAustralia's Next Top Model). Both series feature contestants with over-the-top pink hair. And just this afternoon, there was an older lady at school pick-up with a white bob with chunky streaks of hot pink. Just so splendid.

I'm not sure of the reason behind the wave of pink hair but I do know it is high, high maintenance. The colour just wants to wash away down the sink to leave a pink version of the old blue rinse. Whether it's coincidental or whether the hair companies foresaw the pink tide, there have been some excellent ranges released that are dedicated to retaining ''tricky'' coloured hair. And pink can safely be classified as pretty tricky...

Yesterday Kerastase Paris relaunched its 2007 Reflection range to include three cutting-edge products that, it says, ''deliver supreme results with long-lasting, more radiant hair colour''. Funnily, they are in pink bottles. I've been using them for the past couple of weeks since my last colour (no, not pink) and I think they're great. There's a creamy anti-fading shampoo (or ''cleansing balm'' as Kerastase likes to call it) called Baume Lavant Caresse to use during the first three shampoos after a colour service, then to alternate with a colour care shampoo (or ''bath'' as Kerastase likes to call it). Reflection Chroma Cristal is a lightweight leave-in protection spray and Laque Fixante is a hairspray said to shield the most demanding colours from fading, all day long. All three products are $42.

Sebastian also yesterday released a ''smart colour complex system'' called Color Ignite that, it says, ''reads the needs'' of colour treated hair. The aim is to retain the individual colour created by the hairdresser for longer. There are two formulations of shampoo ($34) and conditioner ($36) - one each for mono-toned and multi-toned hair. Goldwell recently launched Dualsenses 60sec Treatments in little tubs - the Color Extra Rich one provides extra care and brilliance for demanding colour-treated hair in (you guessed it) a minute. I can also recommend L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Vitamino Color's new delicate colour protecting shampoo ($26). Not only is it pink, it would suit pink hair as it reduces colour fade and leaves hair looking vibrant. And I can never go past the Redken Color Extend range - it makes hair soft without weighing it down. My pick is the Color Extend Total Recharge ($27), a lightweight spray conditioner that can be left on if needed. And my guess is pink hair would need it.

Why pink hair? (Something Japanese? Something goth? - please fill me in). There must be a reason it's suddenly about. It must require hours in the salon chair and then lots of love and attention to maintain using good salon products such as the ones I've mentioned here. Have you gone pink? How do you dress it, wear it, look after it? Is it the only acid hair colour about or is there an army of citrus orange hair out there somewhere too? Do you like the look even if you'd never dare to try it? What's it all about?

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