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After all these years, I still get asked the same common hair questions from readers and clients.

So here I am once again with the answers.

Answer: First of all, seek consultation with a hair expert. It sounds like you have a case of overprocessed, damaged hair. You wore out your hair more than it can withstand with two major treatments—rebonding and coloring. You should always exercise caution when subjecting your hair to more than one major chemical treatment. What I feel you need now is some major boost of moisturizing. I would recommend an IR Treatment but come see me first so we can determine the best solution.

Answer: I would suggest that go back to your natural color with some tinting. Depending on what skin tone you have, reddish brown and gold is "in" right now. I actually recommend "Parisian Fantasy"—it’s a blend of rich colors that flatters people with medium to tan complexion.

Answer: I guess you have never tried our Shimmer and Shine Treatment or even the Hair Reborn System. If you were born with hair that isn’t glossy to begin with, you’re not doing it any favor by not doing anything about it. Shimmer and Shimmer or the Hair Reborn System are designed to add or replenish moisture to hair. Dry hair will not shine. Try us! This change could lead you to have hair like the Wowowee girls.

Answer: I hate to say it but you may have alopecia areata, a scalp condition that’s sometimes called "spot baldness." First thing’s first, go to your doctor. Have it examined. Afterwards, come visit me. I can recommend you a scalp herbal treatment using mud from South Africa.

In conc lus ion, I woul d like to address a myth that most of my clients have been predisposed to thinking. That hair maintenance is not that important, especially after color treatment or straightening or perming treatment. It’s key to know that whenever you subject your hair to chemicals, you need to inject moisture into your hair so that it doesn’t dry out.

It will benefit you to seek followup treatments that invovle deep conditioning to avoid most of the common hair issues. I also would like to point out that supermarket shampoos and other haircare products have too much alcohol content to serve your hair well. I do have some highly recommended products that will save your hair from going dry.

I’m currently accepting personal consultations on a first come, first serve basis. Feel free to me give me a call at (213) 216-4923. I have to reiterate that though my services are topnotch, my prices aren’t expensive. My personal services start at $69.99 with haircut-- a special rate that I’m offering as a gift to all of you for Valentine’s Day. I want you to have lovely hair on love day!

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The author is a Marikina-born, awardwinning celebrity beauty stylist with his own chain of salons across Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada. Ultimately, Monet is known as an all-around artiste who produces sold-out fashion and awards shows, as well as unforgettable marketing campaigns. Monet is also the founder of the revolutionary all-natural beauty products available at www.skinbymonet. com. He supports many humanitarian efforts to include projects in his native Marikina, The Bantay Bata Foundation, and many more. To contact Monet, please visit www.monetsalon. com for more information.

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( Published on February 7, 2009 in Asian Journal Los Angeles p. B6 )