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In 1942, Walter moved to Chicago and began contacting salons selling specially crafted products such as beer shampoo, egg shampoo, hair nets, ear warmers for dryer use, and brushes with wooden handles.

In 1944, Walter and his wife Fern went on their honeymoon to New York City and squeezed in working at the International Beauty Show. In the early 50′s Walter created the Czytaj dalej »

Hair gel is specifically formulated to lock hair in place without causing hair to stick together too much. It has a stronger hold than hair spray, wax, or pomade but it doesn’t stiffen the hair as much as hair glue. Many gels create a wet look once they have dried but can easily be manipulated to created a softer, more separated look. Styling gels have also been improved to be less drying while still Czytaj dalej »

Hair styling mousse was specifically created to give hair extra volume and leave it looking shiny. Mousses are typically found in a foam form and are dispensed from aerosol cans. Mousse is intended to add body while conditioning the hair. Hair mousses are purple while in the aerosol can but instantly turn white once they hit the air. They are designed to have a light weight texture so they don’t leave your hair looking Czytaj dalej »

Hair gel is specifically formulated to lock hair in place without causing hair to stick together too much. It has a stronger hold than hair spray, wax, or pomade but it doesn’t stiffen the hair as much as hair glue. Many gels create a wet look once they have dried but can easily be manipulated to created a softer, more separated look. Styling gels have Czytaj dalej »

Hair styling mousse was specifically created to give hair extra volume and leave it looking shiny. Mousses are typically found in a foam form and are dispensed from aerosol cans. Mousse is intended to add body while conditioning the hair. Hair mousses are purple while in the aerosol can but instantly turn white once they hit the air. They are designed to have a light Czytaj dalej »

Most gels and hairsprays would leave hair feeling dry and “crunchy”. The fact of the matter is, hair styling products have come a long way since earlier decades. Technologies are much more advanced and many products are created with natural ingredients and botanicals that restore health to the hair and leave hair feeling as though there is no product in it at all. There are Czytaj dalej »

Philip B. hair care products were developed by world-renowned hair care expert, Philip B. himself. After mixing products at home to provide his clients with the essential nutrients their hair needed he quickly became one of the most highly esteemed stylists in Los Angeles.

He began treating celebrity hair and traveled worldwide for work, seeking the most beneficial natural ingredients in haircare along the way.

Philip B.’s products are highly concentrated, loaded with botanicals, and are Czytaj dalej »

Heavy duty versions of hair clippers are now used to shear sheep and were previously only made in non-electric versions. Hair clipper have sharpened blades that look like tiny combs which oscillate sideways to clip through hair. The blades need to have as little friction as possible, which is why they must be properly lubricated and made from materials that don’t create friction.

Barbers Czytaj dalej »

It is generally advised that you wash your hair twice a week or every other day at most but when you are active your hair gets sweaty and you typically end up washing your hair to leave it feeling and smelling fresh.

Even if you have really oily hair, it is best to not wash it everyday because you will end up over drying Czytaj dalej »