eyeWatch My Health: Hair

Do you or someone you know work in a hair salon?

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a warning has been issued about hair products that contain formaldehyde. Many salon workers have reported health problems, and overexposure can cause various forms of cancer (nose and lung).

Formaldehyde is a colorless gas with the formula CH20, and is commercially used. We normally see it in household products, given that these items contain a safe level (no more than .02%) of the organic compound.

HOWEVER, some products contain way more, including the ones we use for our hair, and you should be aware. Most come in the form of straightening products, and when blow-dried, it vaporizes into the air, which is not good for you when breathing in.

Do you use these products?

*Keratin Complex Express Blowout by Copomon (Coppola) 1.70 per cent
*Brazilian Keratin Treatment (Mint) - Royal Keratin Professional Line by Keratin Connection (also available in Chocolate and Strawberry) 1.54 per cent
*Veloce by La Brasiliana 0.35 per cent
*Zero (Apple) by La Brasiliana (also available in Clear and Mocha) 0.76 per cent
*Moroccan Hair Treatment by Inoar 2.84 per cent
*Original by La Brasiliana (also available in Original Chocolate)
*Domani by La Brasiliana
*Spruzzi by La Brasiliana
*Brazilian Keratin Treatment by Pro Skin Solutions
*Marcia Teixeira Chocolate Extreme De-Frizzing Treatment EU by M&M International
*Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Keratin Treatment EU by M&M International
*Brazilian Blowout Smoothing Solution by Brazilian Blowout 8.4 per cent
*Brazilian Keratin Treatment by Marcia Teixeira 1.8 per cent
*Advanced Brazilian Keratin Treatment by Marcia Teixeira 1.7 per cent
*Chocolate Extreme De-Frizzing Treatment by Marcia Teixeira 1.6 per cent
*Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy Treatment by Copomon (Coppola) 1.8 per cent
*Global Keratin Taming System Strawberry by Global Keratin 3.0 per cent
*Global Keratin Taming System with Juvexin Strawberry Resistant by Global Keratin 4.4 per cent
*Global Keratin Taming System with Juvexin Strawberry Light Wave by Global Keratin 1.4 per cent
*Pro-Collagen RX Keratin Treatment 2.8 per cent
*IStraight Keratin (Advanced Keratin Treatment) by IBS Beauty 2.3 per cent
*Brazilian Thermal Reconstruction by Cadiveu 7.0 per cent


Urstrulee,
KareemaBee
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Source: Canadian Press, National Cancer Institute

*I am not a physician or health professional. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. By reading this you understand & you release elleELLEeye from any warranty or liability for your use of this information. We are a blog created to spread love, live life and inspire readers to help themselves and others.

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HAiR WaRS: Trina vs. Rihanna

Hats off for our first edition of Hair Wars!

Trina vs. Rihanna
We've had Rihanna's red head debut featured in our Haute or Hate It series, but now it looks like Trina's trying it too. Will this red hair be a fad, or will more celebrities catch the fever? Let's remember who really came in the game with the colored hair: Keyshia Cole, Charlie Baltimore, and Eve. I guess it's just "fashion" repeating itself as usual. Time to vote on who wins...

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Haute or Hate It: Little Red Rihanna

If there's any celebrity talked about more for their hair and fashion sense, opposed to their actual talent, it's Rihanna! There's no doubt about it that her style is to be reckoned with, and that she can do just about anything to her hair or wardrobe and look fabulous. But we're not so sure about this one. We embraced the fiery red short hairdo, but what do you all think about this one? No too sure it's a few tracks put in, a wig, or what, but it's red, and it's longer than it was before. So, tell us how you feel about it. Haute or Hate It?!

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LeToya & Luster See New Faces

We see celebrities get endorsements all of the time; Kobe with Nike, Drake with Sprite, and Beyoncé with L'Oreal. The most popular endorsement for female R&B artists lye in the beauty department. Keyshia Cole, former face of Lusters hair care products; has been replaced by former Destiny's Child member LeToya Luckett. When it was time to re-sign the already multi-million dollar deal, Keyshia pulled rank and asked for more money.

Luster's thoughts must have been this: "On to the next one", and signed a check over to Letoya Luckett. Not a bad move. Sorry Keish. All's fair in hair and war.

Do you think it was a bad move on Keyshia's part? COMMENT!
- Basquiat

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eyeYeyeYeye: HeY RED!

♥ t i f f a n y twitpic'd this from GlobalGrind.com and I had to share!

Rihanna's now sporting a new hairdo.



I won't say much, I'd rather read your feedback on her
funky style in a COMMENT and cast your vote!




Deuces,

DANiE
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Giveaway: Hana Professional Flat Iron

Looking for a flat iron that's just right for your type of hair? Well, you can always go with a regular ceramic flat iron, but you may be interested in the Hana. According to DC Beauty,

The Hana has five temperature settings suitable for fine, medium or coarse hair. The highest temperature is hot enough to straighten curls while the lowest is great for reducing frizz or creating bounce. I must warn you however that the highest temperature, 450 degrees, is very hot and should be used with caution as fine hair can be damaged easily.

How much does one cost? Not for you to worry about, because you can win one! How? Just follow these simple steps:

1. Follow Misikko on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/misikko
2. Blog about this giveaway on your own personal site ie. Facebook, Blogger etc.
3. Post a comment including your name, email, and the link to your personal site containing the blog.

The winner will be announced on May 3rd, so stay tuned and have your fingers crossed! Shoutout to DC Beauty for the scoop!

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The best part is the topping!

Want smooth, shiny, made-for-touching hair? I say buy Suave Professionals shampoo and conditioner! I had to try it after I saw their commercial which shows professional stylists in awe over the product. After using it, I can say that I'm in awe too!! My hair is naturally curly and can look and feel very dull and dead. But after using these products, I feel like I have someone else's hair and this hair is great!

I used the Suave Professionals Sleek Shampoo which has silk amino acids and vitamin C to help frizz. It made my hair a lot more manageable than it usually is after a shampooing. I then used the Suave Professionals Vibrant Shine Conditioner, which also has silk amino acids as well as vitamin E for shine. My normally ruff and annoyingly frizzy hair is now soft, manageable and shiny. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever use any other product to wash my hair again. Try it out for yourself!


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TREND CHECK: Pastel Hair?!

Some call it innovative, others call is plain CRAZY. What am I talking about? Pastel hair! Yes... I said PASTEL HAIR! It's been spotted on the runways (Balenciaga's Fall/ Winter 2010 Collection for example) and now everyday folks and celebrities are embracing this Easter egg colored hair idea. Personally, I think it's kinda cool. It's not wearable by everyone but hey, if you can rock it I say be effFierce!! What do you think?(above picture from fashionfame.com)
(picture at right from fashionfame.com)

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ToP THIS: STYLE TIPS FOR HIM

Style tips for you men from elleELLEeye

Have confidence
Its not about what you wear, it's how you wear it. If you have confidence, you can pull just about anything off.

Smell good
A good scent will take you a long way, but don't overdo it. And remember,females like to smell good too, so you dont want your scent and her scent clashing all night. Spraying a little cologne behind your ears and on your wrists are two good places that will ensure a good smell all day.

It's in the shoes
There are two basic types of shoes. Casual and Sporty. It doesn't matter which one you choose, but if you are into the Casual (like shoes, loafers or boots) you get what you pay for. A classic shoe should last you a LONG time, so invest in something well known but and well made. If sporty is your thing, you don't necessarily need to break the bank. Sneakers wont last you half as long as a good shoe, so get what you like, but dont spend as much as you would on shoes.
Hair
Keep it lined up please! Females LOVE to see a man with well groomed hair (trust me). Keep it clean and smelling good too. If waves is your thing, brushing your hair every 10 minutes in public is juvenile annyoing and unacceptable, grow up! If you're wave impared, click here this site will get your waves spinning in no time! If you're into braids, keep them neat. They dont have to be braided into complex loops and styles to get her attention. Sometimes its better to K.I.S.S (Keep It Simple Stupid)

Don't be afraid of color
Perhaps your favorite color is blue? I'm sure it looks good on you… but if everything you own is blue it's boring. Try to shake it up. Hey even try a pink or purple. If you pull it off with the right complementing colors, you wont look like a girly-man, and you'll probably catch her eye! Disclaimer: I am not suggesting that you go out and buy this Louis Vuitton polo!



Have a good pair of jeans
Know your body: Know what looks good on you and what just looks dumb. Sorry fellas, you all do not look good in skinny (oops i mean fitted) jeans. It just does not work for everyone, but that is OK. Finding a pair of jeans that fit just right might not be easy, but once you do, don't be afraid to invest. Also, lets leave the under clothes, UNDER your clothes. No thanks I would not like to see your boxers.

Mix and match your wardrobe
A good wardrobe should be full of custom and classic pieces. You can then update with a couple of trendy pieces here and there. This might cost you initially, but think of it like building your dream house, you need to start with a great foundation because once you have that, everything else will work out

♥ Deuces

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eyeLike: Kim Kardashian Goes Blonde

Last night Kim Kardashian debuted her new hair at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. This is not a wig, let's make that clear now since Kim wore a blonde wig before and almost had me fooled.

Here's a tweet Kim posted as she was getting ready for the show:

"I'm glamming up for Teen Choice Awards, u guys are gonna be SHOCKED at my new look!"

Kim with sisters Kendall, Kylie, & Kourtney

What do you think of her new look, do you think this is her way of starting fresh after her breakup with Reggie Bush? One more question, do you like it, or love it?

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