School Hairstyles from Simple to Dramatic
Parents: Back-to-school is hectic and chaotic. Clothing styles might not be a problem if the dress code is: school uniform.
Children and teens want to express themselves, define their personality or just follow the crowd. Therefore, it comes down to: school hairstyles . The big issues: deciding to keep natural hair color; or whether to use chemical hair dye or natural hair dye for cute hairstyles for preteens or to rock teen hairstyles you can live with.
There are all types of cuts suitable for school hairstyles. Whether you like medium length cuts, bob hairstyles, side bangs, long layered hairstyles, it's best to make sure your child's hair as well as teen's hair is healthy and well-cared for, prior to doing something dramatic.
Changing hair color? Planning to use a chemical hair dye? If so, please read before deciding on school hairstyles.
Chemical Hair Color Dyes -for Your Preteen or Teen?
Whether you decide for or against using permanent hair dye,it’s wise to heed the warnings for the sake of your children and their healthy growth.
Permanent and most semi-permanent hair dye contains harsh chemical ingredients such as para-phenylenediamine (PPD), coal tar, peroxide, ammonia and much more -that have been medically proven to cause adverse damage to an adult scalp and hair shaft. The potential for damage to the developing skin and hair shaft of a young, preteen or teen is even greater.
WedMD states the following information for adult women:
“The decision to change your hair color may be a hard one. Some studies have linked hair dyes with a higher risk of certain cancers, while other studies have not found this link. Most hair dyes also don't have to go through safety testing that other cosmetic color additives do before hitting store shelves. Women are often on their own trying to figure out whether hair dyes are safe.
When hair dyes first came out, the main ingredient in coal-tar hair dye caused allergic reactions in some people. Most hair dyes are now made from petroleum sources. But FDA still considers them to be coal-tar dyes. This is because they have some of the same compounds found in these older dyes.” *
So what's a concerned parent to do about school hairstyles and hair dye?
Keep it natural. If you're still determined to dye preteen or teen hair:
Use safe and all natural alternative (lab certified) hair coloring that coats the hair and does not penetrate the hair shaft. Lustrous Henna® All Natural Hair Color Dye is a plant-based** hair dye and is highly recommended by many dermatologists. Its ingredients have been used since ancient times to enhance hair color and for radiant natural highlights.
All parents should:
Cherish inner beauty, joy and love.
That's really what's most important.
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**Although allergy to these ancient botanicals are extremely rare, ALWAYS do a patch test, even when using natural products.
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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)
©2011. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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