I’m tired of my boring old nail color. What is new for spring?
HAIR DOC: Go bold baby! Who says that fluorescent colors aren’t just for the 80s? Try a crazy color like orange, blue or green. Experiment, it’s only polish. Experiment, that’s what they make polish remover for! Also buy the tiny bottles if you hate them then you won’t feel so bad not using them.
My nails always seem to break off every time they get long. What can I do about this?
HAIR DOC: There are a lot of nail hardeners on the market. The ones that are most popular are Nailtek, OPI Green with Envy and Sally Hansen Hard as Nails. They are to be applied once a day, and you can keep going over the same polish every day. After a week, remove the old and start anew. You will see a huge difference in your nails in about a month!
My hairstylist does a great job with my hair. I can’t match it when I do it myself. I’m afraid to wash my hair. What should I do?
HAIR DOC: We hear this all the time. I am a big believer of products. The salon products are really important. I know they are pricier than the drug store brands, but they are “true” with ingredients, meaning more product and less water and alcohol.
Also you’re probably not going to believe this, but a great hairdryer really works wonders. Just as with any item, sometimes the more expensive ones really do make the difference — i.e. flat irons, dryers, shampoos and styling products.
Please ask your stylist if there is something that you are missing when doing your own routine. At your next appointment, ask questions. Trust us, we are glad to help.
I think I may be allergic to hairspray. My neck always itches when somebody sprays my hair. How can I avoid this?
HAIR DOC: It could be the alcohol in the hairspray. If you need to wear hair spray, put a towel around your neck and face to protect them from the mist.
Do you find Tyra Banks annoying?
HAIR DOC: Yes, yes and yes.
I thought about having makeup tattooed to my face. Is this a good idea?
HAIR DOC: Depends. I hear good and bad things about this. I would say its all up to you. I would definitely look for a great tattoo artist or plastic surgeon who is trained in this procedure.
Kara, my BFF (best friend forever) has the hots for Simon (Cowell) on “American Idol.” Do you think he’s cute?
HAIR DOC: No, not really. The tight black shirt would get old. Does he not have any other shirts?
Kara, I’m depressed. My wife still has the hots for Rick Springfield. What should I do? Who did you have the hots for when you were a teenager?
HAIR DOC: And do you wish you still had Jessie’s girl? I had the hots for the New Kids on The Block — especially Jordan Knight. Yes, I was a dork. I had the pins and posters, and gasp, shall I say T-shirts.
What do you think about online dating?
HAIR DOC: Don’t know. I’m not single. Sorry on that one not much of a help. But a lot of my clients talk about it, and they seem happy with it.
I have oily skin, and I don’t like using makeup because it always causes me to break out. What brand to you recommend?
HAIR DOC: The mineral makeups are fantastic. They are natural and really absorb your own oils with out “masking” them.
The bare minerals are great, and we carry a fantastic line called Youngblood. It is fantastic. You don’t feel like you have makeup on, and it looks amazing. Not fake at all. Also try the little oil blotting sheets. They are cheap, fit perfectly in a purse or pocket and will help you with the oil. Most importantly, make sure you are using a moisturizer for your skin type.
I brought my husband to the department store the other day. He was a pain. He kept on shooting down my choices for new outfits. Do you let your husband go clothes shopping with you?
HAIR DOC: No. What happens is I shop, I like, I buy, try on later at home and if it’s not liked, too bad! I liked it and that’s why I bought it. If you don’t like it, oh well. We do love positive comments. So guys if your gal looks good, tell her! The negative comments help no one.
The prom is coming up. Where did you find your dress? What cheap places do you think are worth checking out?
HAIR DOC: Friends, who says borrowing is a faux pas? It’s cheap enough, and no one will remember the dress that your friend wore a year ago. Maybe get it altered-shorter or add something new. I’m not kidding. Second-hand stores or going out of business stores are the best bang for your buck.
I saw your picture on the front page of the Myerstown Herald recently. You seem to like big earrings. What are your favorite earrings?
HAIR DOC: Hee, hee, hee.. How could you miss that mug shot. Yes, I do love big earrings. My favorite earrings are my Silpada Jewelry.
Kara Conners, the Hair Doc, is the owner of Hey Gorgeous Hair Studio,
located on 39 West Main Avenue in Myerstown. E-mail the Hair Doc at: heygorgeoushair@yahoo.com.
