These foxy bangs are making quite the sweeping statement this season. During the Spring 2012 Fashion Week, the Marc Jacobs collection was accompanied by nationally known hair dresser Guido. Guido created several looks, many of which had short side swept piece-y bangs, and some that were sporting head scarfs tied as headbands, while finishing off all the looks with a high shine spray. John Galliano also had his own take for the season, featuring Spring bangs with a Girl With the Dragon Tattoo inspired look, by utilizing a sophisticated blunt fringe, with the rest of the hair neatly tied back. Book your appointment at Morphic Beauty today to get your foxy bangs!
preggers and color jobs
The question that comes up year after year, from all my pregnant clients and girlfriends, is: is it ok to color my hair during pregnancy? Unfortunately, there is no claim that exists that says using hair color during pregnancy is 100% safe. Equally, there is no study that exists to say that color is harmful to use during pregnancy. True, there are chemicals in hair dye like aniline derivatives, but they are no more than vegetable dyes and contain little to no ammonia. The chemicals present exist in such small amounts that it is unlikely they will ever actually absorb into your system. With that said the only way color can ever enter your system is through your scalp, and according to Mayo Clinic Roger W. Harms, M.D., any hair color that is absorbed “the dye isn’t thought to pose harm to a developing baby."
After reading several other resources, such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), it seems evident that if you are a mom to be and want to be extra careful, you should avoid all over color treatments until after your first trimester when your baby is the most vulnerable. A great alternative while you are pregnant is to just stick with hair coloring techniques like balayage where the color never touches your scalp. Techniques like these are great because hair is dead; color cannot absorb into your hair, and through your skin. I hope this clears up any pregnancy and color concerns, and convinced you that you can still have your gorgeous hair while pregnant!
staying eco-friendly
Catering to the eco-friendly mindset of many San Franciscans, Morphic Beauty is housed in Sola Salon Studios, which is one of the most green businesses in the city. They have energy efficient lighting equipped with motion sensors and an on-demand hot water system, both of which conserve a substantial amount of energy in comparison to the ways of the past.
Sola is super conscientious about creating a healthy indoor environment by keeping everyone safe by only using zero-VOC paint throughout every studio. Going the extra mile to ensure a healthy breathing work space, Sola uses an efficient air conditioning system where outside air is sucked in, filtered, circulated through the salon and then sucked back out. This is a major plus for stylists and clients alike, because no one wants their relaxing beauty experience to be tainted by the smell of a perm or chemical relaxer.
The owners of Sola also make every effort to reuse any left over materials they have, whether it’s making the most of old appliances or using up extra remodeling supplies. They offer recycling and encourage everyone to jump on board. Most impressive is Sola’s compost collection. In a city that is overwhelmed with bumper to bumper stuff and people, Sola makes it an extra point to find room for a compost collection, so Mishi can compost your hair!
So the next time you visit Morphic Beauty, you can feeltwice as good about yourself!
the l'oreal originator
Did you know that in 1907 the first synthetic hair dye was invented by French chemist Eugene Schueller? He unlocked the hidden potential of a chemical called parpenylenediamine, which was developed into a formula that was to become the world’s first safe commercial color. By 1909 Schueller achieved his dream of creating a company whose mission was to be a leader in innovation and beauty. It was here that the original L’Oreal was born.
Today L’Oreal is the worlds largest beauty brand, housing many of the companies we are all so familiar with: Maybelline, Kerastase, Kiehl’s, Lancome, Giorgio Armani and YSL Beaute, just to name a few. L’Oreal plays an active role in dermatological and pharmaceutical research, making sure that the products they produce and brands they partner with are the best of the best.
It is safe to say that L’Oreal touches all of our lives and our beauty regimen at some level. Schueller’s discovery revolutionized hair, beauty and fashion as we know it in our modern era, from improving the everyday gal wanting to hide her grays to the fashionistas and vixens wanting to make a statement. So the next time you use a L'Oreal product, you'll be in the know!
hafler on veronica lake
When we asked Jeff Hafler, hair historian of Twentynine Palms, what he could share with us about Veronica Lake, this is what he had to say:
“Veronica Lake was famous for her hair and it was believed that after she was asked to cut it during the war, it was the demise of her career! Women were working in factories and couldn't see through their bangs, causing them to lose fingers and even get there hair caught in the machines! Veronica Lake was asked to cut her hair as an example of how to properly wear your hair in the factory!...Veronica Lake reminds me of 1940's glamour!!"