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Archive for October, 2009

Where Hair Extensions Come From

October 21st, 2009 by BSD

Have you ever wondered where hair extensions come from? According to Oprah.com, 1000 tons of human hair are imported into the U.S. every year. The finest quality hair comes from India.
One Indian landmark in particular is famous for exporting human hair. The Venkateswara Temple in Southern India earns around 18 million a year selling hair [...]

America’s Best and Worst Hair Cities

October 15th, 2009 by BSD

Have you ever considered that the city where you live may be to thank (or to blame) for the health and stylishness (or lack thereof) of your hair? Over at the website Total Beauty, they took several factors into consideration, and ranked some of the country’s best and worst hair cities.
Apparently, when humidity levels, pollution [...]

Address-Free Licenses for Florida Barbers and Cosmetologists

October 9th, 2009 by BSD

Florida cosmetology law requires barbers and cosmetologists to post their license and picture where customers can see it.  Until Tuesday, October 6, home addresses were also required to be posted. This change gives cosmetologists and barbers comfort knowing that their personal information is no longer easily accessible to the public.
According to this article, Florida’s Department [...]

Illinois Tightens Hair Braiding Laws

August 20th, 2009 by BSD

Since 1985, Illinois has maintained that if you want to work in the cosmetology or beauty field, you must have a cosmetology license. In fact, all states require all cosmetologists be licensed to work on hair, nails and skin. But, when you offer such a niche service like hair braiding, that’s where the law becomes [...]

Hairstyling: Need for Speed?

June 26th, 2009 by BSD

As a beauty school student or instructor, do you think that speed matters? That is, the speed at which you cut someone’s hair.
Ivan Zoot holds the world record for the fastest haircut at a mere 55 seconds. Wow! Of course, that’s for the Guinness Book of World Records, but still. Is speed-cutting a skill that [...]