C.J. Brookelyn in Bellevue offers hairstyling, manicures, accessories and more - Bellevue Examiner

After several productive months with Rodan + Fields skin care, I was able to splurge on having my hair done at a real hair salon!

I called several salons in the Bellevue area and picked C.J. Brookelyn based on price and proximity. I was not disappointed.

A trip to C.J. Brookelyn Hair and Nail Salon in Bellevue is a pleasant
experience. Tucked away between Baskin Robbins and the Bellevue Post Office, the salon can be a little hard to find so the owner Lori Denney has festooned her glass door and windows with hanging lights to draw attention to the business.

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Dermatologists Offer Tips for Color-Treated Hair

While coloring your hair is a common beauty treatment, the process can leave your hair dry and brittle. Fortunately, dermatologists, who are experts in the care of the skin, hair and nails, offer tips for coloring and perming your hair while keeping it healthy. Coloring and Perming Tips for Healthier-Looking Hair “When dyeing your hair, consider choosing a dye that is darker rather than lighter than your natural color to minimize hair damage,” said board-certified dermatologist Paradi Mirmirani, MD, FAAD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. “If you choose to go lighter, select a dye within three shades of your natural color as lightening more than three shades requires higher volumes of peroxide, which is harmful to the hair.” Dr. Mirmirani shares more tips for healthy hair when using hair treatments: Test store-bought hair color before using. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. If you develop a rash or redness, swelling, burning or itching, you are having an allergic reaction to the die. Do not dye your hair and consult your dermatologist for further allergy testing. Protect your hair from the sun. The sun can make your hair weak, dry, rough, faded and brittle. This is especially true if you dye, bleach or perm your hair. Wear a wide-brimmed hat when you go outside. Use caution when perming hair to prevent long-lasting damage. Set a timer to know when you should rinse the perm solution. Always follow package instructions. If you experience excessive stinging and burning while the perm solution is on your scalp, wash it off immediately and consult your dermatologist. “A board-certified dermatologist can answer any questions people have about hair damage or unexplained hair loss,” said Dr. Mirmirani. These tips are demonstrated in “Coloring and Perming Tips for Healthier-Looking Hair,” a video posted to the Academy website and the Academy’s YouTube channel. This video is part of the Dermatology A to Z: Video Series, which offers relatable videos that demonstrate tips people can use to properly care for their skin, hair and nails. A new video in the series posts to the Academy’s website and YouTube channel each month. # # # Celebrating 75 years of promoting skin, hair and nail health Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 17,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org. Follow the Academy on Facebook (American Academy of Dermatology) or Twitter (@AADskin).

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How to donate hair for Locks of Love at Jon Alan Salon in Bellevue - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

How to donate hair for Locks of Love at Jon Alan Salon in Bellevue - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

 

How to donate hair for Locks of Love at Jon Alan Salon in Bellevue, TN

About 14 years ago I learned about a non profit organization that provides wigs to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term hair loss from any medical diagnosis. The organization is called Locks of Love and it serves children in the United States and Canada.

Since then I have donated hair six or seven times. The last time was yesterday. Here is my step-by-step run through with photos.

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• Donating hair to those in need: Locks of Love, Wigs for Kids, Beautiful Lengths
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American Academy of Dermatology offers tips on hair care - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

American Academy of Dermatology offers tips on hair care

The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) says how you wash your hair and the hair care products you chose have a direct bearing on the condition of your hair. Dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD says that shampooing should be aimed at the scalp and conditioner at the tips of the hair.

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Beauty tips for senior women: Five hair care tips for older women - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

Beauty tips for senior women: Five hair care tips for older women

Last month a reader wrote me asking "Why are women in their 70's and 80's not addressed in clothing and make-up articles?" That's an excellent question, so from time to time, I will try to include some skin, health and beauty tips especially for older women.

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Donating hair to those in need: Locks of Love, Wigs for Kids, Beautiful Lengths - Nashville Skin Care | Examiner.com

My hair right before getting it cut for Locks of Love

Donating hair to those in need: Locks of Love, Wigs for Kids, Beautiful Lengths

Long Hair Not Just a Fashion Statement
When I was a young child, my father was stationed in India as attaché to the American Embassy. My hair care was turned over to our resident ayah who began to braid my hair. By the time we left India three years later, I had a long blond braid (sometimes two pigtails) - a braid I would not cut until I was 14. As soon as I cut it, I began to grow it out again, and I have kept it long since then. However, after losing my mother to cancer in 1991, for more than a decade, every 2 or 3 years I have donated a braid to Locks of Love. I now grow it long for a purpose--to donate to make wigs for cancer patients.

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