Mesothelioma Information

 Mesothelioma Information

Mesothelioma and Hair Styling 

In addition to the other side effects of cancer treatments, hair loss is a distinct possibility for many people undergoing chemotherapy. While hair loss due to chemotherapy can be particularly difficult to accept for both men and women, it may be especially difficult for women to come to terms with, since hair is an important aspect of personal appearance.

Despite the fact that dealing with hair loss is extremely difficult and can take a toll on a person emotionally, it is important to realize that there are options available when a cancer patient is experiencing hair loss and they do not have to feel helpless. Resources are available to help cancer patients effectively handle their hair loss without sacrificing their self-esteem.

Options for Hair Loss

As an alternative to gradually letting their hair fall out, some cancer patients decide to shave their head completely bald. This can be an empowering experience, especially for women, as shaving their head allows cancer patients to feel like they have a say in how and when they lose their hair.

If a person decides against shaving their head, it is necessary to treat remaining hair with care and take extra precautions with styling and washing. In an effort to preserve remaining hair, cancer patients should not overly wash their hair or use a hair dryer or any other form of heat styling. Styling products that contain harsh chemicals and alcohol should also be avoided, since this may aggravate an already sensitive scalp.

Wig Options

Wearing a wig is an option for cancer patients and there are a many options to choose from when deciding on a wig. It is advisable for cancer patients to find a shop that has experience in providing wigs for people undergoing treatment for cancer, since they will be able to provide the most assistance. Since cancer patients may have a delicate, or extremely sensitive scalp due to the effects of cancer treatment, it is recommended that they choose a wig that features a soft lining, which will offer protection to the scalp and lessen irritation.

Options for wigs include either synthetic material or human hair. While either type will suit the needs of a cancer patient, synthetic wigs are generally easier to take care of. Wigs made of human hair can be cared for in the same manner as real hair and require slightly more upkeep than a synthetic wig.

Getting Used to Wearing a Wig

For a person who has never worn a wig before, wearing a wig can be an experience that may initially take some getting used to. While the cancer patient learns to adapt to life while wearing a wig, they should take it off every couple of hours to reduce possible irritation to their scalp. While it will be a gradual process for the cancer patient to become used to the idea of wearing a wig all day, it is important for them to recognize that they will not always feel uncomfortable while wearing a wig and they will become accustomed to the
 feeling.

Other Options

If a cancer patient decides that wearing a wig is not the right option for them, they have other options that are available to them. Wearing a scarf or a hat are alternatives to wearing a wig and they may feel more comfortable doing so. It is recommended that a soft material is chosen, to lessen signs of irritation on the scalp. Regardless of what option a cancer patient chooses when dealing with hair loss, it is important for them to choose an option which will help them feel more confident in their appearance as well as feel comfortable.

~DeeQue~

Hair salon insurance: 5 Things to keep in mind

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Hair salon insurance: 5 Things to keep in mind

Without hair salon insurance you are completely responsible for any claims made against your business. In many cases someone making a liability claim against you will file a lawsuit in court. If you do not have insurance then you will be held personally responsible for covering any damages awarded to them by the court.

Salon insurance is a necessary expense. It is a huge mistake to think that you do not need to get insurance coverage. You never know when something may happen. Insurance can keep you safe against all types of liability and damage. Your salon needs protection from damage and you need to protect your business from claims of damage. Anyone from someone entering your salon to employees working for you can make a liability claim against your business. Insurance is the only way to protect your business.

 Here are 5 things to keep in mind when buying hair salon insurance:

 #1: Do your research into your insurance options. There are
many different types of hair salon insurance. Each offers different protection
for your business. It is important that you understand what options are
available to you, so that you can be sure to get the right coverage that
you need.

 #2: Hair salon insurance should cover everything from liability claims to fire. You want to have protection in the event that your salon is physically damaged. This includes protection from fire, natural disasters or vandalism. You also need to have protection from liability claims made by clients who are injured on your property or while receiving services. Additionally, you need protection against injury claims or unemployment claims made by employees. Having complete coverage is the only way for you to fully protect your business.

 #3: Do not forget to get insurance coverage on your equipment. You have probably invested a lot of money in equipment for your salon. Your salon insurance should provide adequate coverage for all the equipment and inventory that you own.

 #4: Understand salon services that make your business a higher risk. Insurance rates are usually based largely upon how big of a risk the insurance company deems your business to be. Providing certain services, for example tanning, can make you a higher risk. You may want to get rid of some services to help lower your insurance costs.

 #5: Shop around for the best rates. There are many insurance companies that offer salon insurance. You should get quotes from various companies so that you can find the best coverage possible. You want to get the coverage you need at a reasonable price. By shopping around and comparing different insurance quotes you will find it is simple to see which company can give you the best coverage at the best rate.

Hair salon insurance is a wise investment in your business. Follow the tips above to ensure that you get the right coverage. When something happens you will be very happy that you took the time to get the proper insurance coverage for your salon.

~DeeQue~

Laser Hair Removal: Washington DC

Laser Hair Removal Washington DC

Laser hair removal in Washington DC is quickly becoming one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for both men and women. If you are sick and tired of shaving, waxing, or tweezing unwanted hair on a daily or weekly basis, and are looking for a more permanent solution, we have exactly what you need. Many men and women are turning to the latest trend in hair removal - the laser.  For those interested in our revolutionary non-invasive procedure, here are all the facts that you need to know before you go under the light. This procedure has been hyped around the globe as the permanent solution to unwanted hair removal and has shown great promise in delivering on that claim. However, before investing your valuable time and hard earned money into Laser Hair Removal treatments, we suggest you do a little research.

The effect of removing unwanted hair by laser was first discovered by dermatologists in the late 1960s.  Dermatologists discovered that during treatment for skin conditions with lasers, the removal of hair in the treatment area happened to be a side effect and because of this, lasers have been studied extensively for years for their hair removal effectiveness.  Many different types of lasers have since been approved by the FDA and now professional treatments for Laser Hair Removal in Washington DC are available to all interested residents.

Today, Laser Hair Removal in Washington DC is one of the fastest growing non-invasive cosmetic procedures on the market.  Last year alone, over one million individuals underwent laser treatments around the globe.  At our Washington DC clinic, all of the technicians are trained and certified on the latest laser hair removal equipment; this guarantees professional Laser Hair Removal treatments each and every time you visit.  To learn more about our approach to this extraordinary treatment, come in for a free and confidential consultation.  We’ll give you all the information you need and get you set up for a series of Laser Hair Removal treatments at our Washington DC clinic that will leave you with nothing but hair free skin!

~DeeQue~

Adverse Credit Remortgage: Hair Salon Start Up With Bad Credit

 Adverse Credit Remortgage: Hair Salon Start Up With Bad Credit

Question:


I would like to own my own hair salon. No one takes me seriously because I have bad credit, no money, and because I am a single black mom.

Many people think it is a joke, but I have thought very hard about owning a salon and it is something that I would like to do.

Please help me with where to get the money that I need to get started with my own salon.

Answer:

I can understand why a lot of people do not take you seriously. Why? You have a bad credit history and no money to finance the business venture. That you are a black person, and a single parent is of no concern to me. Many people have racial and cultural biases, and you simply need to accept the fact they are out there. But don't let that concern you. This is a matter of business. If, in your dealings with a businessperson, they allow the racial and cultural bias to influence their decisions, I suggest you go elsewhere.

Regarding your desire for the beauty salon, pursue the first, mandatory option of learning about what it takes to start a business enterprise. Contact your nearest university, community college, or cosmetology program to learn about the Small Business Development Center workshops or continuing education courses. They cost so very little. Some workshops are even free to attend. You want to first learn the basics of starting a business, and the requirements to seek financing for the venture. Let me warn you that there will still be those in this learning environment who will not take you too seriously either, because of the lack of money and bad credit history. You simply have to accept the fact that most people with the lack of money and bad credit do not usually succeed in starting a business, but some do. You may be one of those exceptions. But your road will not be easy, and the demands on raising a family will be even more intense. Furthermore, you had better first think about doing the work yourself first before thinking of hiring someone to work for you.

One last thing you will want to consider is contacting your nearest Workforce Development Board. These are federally funded job training programs that are now more closely administered by states than the federal government. They may offer courses and training you may need for the beauty salon business. It may be best to begin working in someone else's salon first. Learn the nature of the business from the bottom up. If you want that salon of your own, you must be willing to make sacrifices and "pay the price", so to speak, of starting at the bottom, and working your way to the top.

I wish you well.

~DeeQue~

How To Get Soft Skin

 Vanessa Hudgens is often envied for her long, wavy hair, but her skin is equally coveted. Her tone and super soft skin appears genetic, but as a celebrity she has access to the best of skin consultants. With the knowledge of what works for her skin, she can achieve a seemingly natural look. You can master the soft skin technique from your own bathroom.

1. •  Drink plenty of water. This is a simple but effective way to get your skin on the right track. Dehydrated skin is impossible to work with without the use of makeup. Water revives the skin and brings out your natural beauty. Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. Dry skin gets rough over time and makes it harder to soften.
     
   • Work out at least three times a week. Aside from exercise being a benefit to your general health, it helps your skin. A good cardio workout gets blood pumping through the veins and helps out your complexion. Vanessa is an avid Pilates junkie and goes to class every chance she gets. She also does a cardio workout, and while filming the High School Musical shows, she danced every day.
      
   • Use the Neutrogena wave. Vanessa is spokesperson for this product for a good reason. The wave vibrates and allows the foam cleanser to flow through to the skin. This provides a good cleaning, and when used with a scrub polishes and softens the skin. Vanessa benefits from this method, but only uses the wave once a week herself. The vibrating is too abrasive to use on the skin every day.
     
   • Wash the face every night with a cream cleanser. Cream cleansers have moisturizing properties which make the skin very soft. The soft cleaning of these products get the skin clean while not stripping it of all moisture. This is necessary otherwise the skin would get rough and itchy due to lack of moisture. Vanessa uses a cream cleanser daily, and often switches brands to keep her skin from becoming immune to one cleanser.
     
   • Moisturize every day. Moisture is pivotal to soft skin. Vanessa moisturizes religiously to keep her complexion even and her skin soft. After washing your face,warm moisturizer in your hands. Using one hand, smooth the moisturizer all over your face. Often Vanessa moisturizes after a shower if she feels particularly dry.
     
   • Purchase a facial every so often. The deep penetration of soothing cleansers by pristine hands is relaxing. Your skin will feel smoother and look healthier after a visit. It is also good for your skin to be introduced to new methods of circulation. Vanessa goes for a facial every so often and gets varying procedures that benefit her skin in different ways.

~DeeQue~

Tanning After Laser Hair Removal

Recovery and Care after Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal can be a simple process with little recovery time for those who take the time to utilize proper skin care after laser treatments. Proper skin care after and between treatments is vital for achieving your desired results and maintaining healthy, beautiful skin. Following a few simple words of advice will help you obtain the results you want out of your laser hair removal treatments, while drastically reducing the chances of complications or discomfort following treatments.

Immediately after a laser hair removal treatment, you can expect the skin in the treated area to be slightly red and swollen. The area may feel a little puffy and irritated, like a mild sunburn. This is most noticeable around hair follicles. For many patients, this sensation disappears within a few hours. For some, however, it may take a day or two for skin to return to a completely normal state.

Recovery time is not necessary for laser hair removal, and most patients will be able to return to normal activities, such as working or shopping, directly after treatments. If you feel you might want to relax for a few hours after treatments, by all means schedule your treatments for a time when this is possible, but most patients will find this to be unnecessary. If you notice any type of blistering or crusting in the treated area, you should make sure this is cared for by the laser treatment facility immediately, and you should discuss whether further treatments are still recommended.

If you find the redness and swelling following laser treatments to be uncomfortable, there are ways to alleviate these symptoms. Cold compresses can be used to soothe the area. You can use ice, or it might be easier to soak a soft cloth in ice water and then gently place it over the affected area, changing as often as necessary. Just remember that any affects you feel after laser hair removal treatments should fade in a very short time, so any discomfort you may have won’t last long.

Moisturizing creams can also aid in the recovery of the skin in the treated areas. Usually, your practitioner can recommend or even prescribe you a cream for this purpose. Antibacterial creams are not necessary in most cases, and they may cause further drying of the skin if used on the treated area. Between laser treatments, it is best to maintain the health of your skin in general. By using a daily moisturizer, especially on the areas that will undergo laser treatments, you will ensure that your skin will be healthy and supple during your next treatments. This will help you obtain optimum results from your laser treatments.

For the first few days after laser treatments, it is best to avoid shaving the treated area. After about four days or so, shaving can be resumed. However, waxing, tweezing, bleaching, and plucking are not advisable any time during laser hair removal treatments, including any time between treatments. To cleanse the treated area in the days after treatment, simply use a gentle cleanser on the area. Avoid strong soaps that may cause drying of the skin. After a few days, you can expect the hair in the treated area to begin to shed. This is often mistaken for regrowth of hair, but this is not the case. The shedding of hair in the treated area is a normal part of the treatment and recovery process.

After laser hair removal treatment, it is absolutely crucial that you avoid exposing the treated area to sunlight. Even a small amount of sun exposure can cause irritation and burning on the treated areas of skin. In addition to this, any darkening of the skin due to sun exposure can impact the effectiveness of any follow-up treatments you will have. Darker skin is more likely to burn during laser hair removal treatments. If you know your skin will be exposed to sunlight, be sure to put a generous amount of sun screen on the area. Sun screen with an SPF of 30 or higher is recommended.

Your practitioner may recommend that you come back in a week or so after treatment so they have a chance to see how your skin and hair react to the treatments. At this time, you can discuss with them any further questions you may have about recovery and care. Then you and your practitioner can decide how and when further treatments will be conducted.

~DeeQue~

Hair Weaves For Thinning Hair

HAIR REPLACEMENT: TYPES OF HAIR EXTENSIONS FOR THINNING HAIR

Hair is a major part of our personal appearance, particularly for women. For some of us, it makes us feel feminine. Others use it to show off their personal style. At the very least, it helps us to feel like ourselves. Female hair loss can be a devastating experience. If you’re a woman suffering from thinning hair, regain your confidence and put the bounce back in your hair with hair extensions.

Hair extensions have come a long way in the last few years. Weaves are still commonly used, but there are plenty of other options to suit your desires and lifestyle. The hair used in extensions can be either synthetic or natural—for cosmetic purposes, natural is considered the most desirable, but synthetic hair is a more affordable option. Most types of extensions can use both kinds of hair. The real differences in hair extensions lie in the way that the extensions are attached. Read on for a breakdown on the different types of hair extensions.

Clip-on Hair Extensions

The easiest and most affordable type of hair extensions are temporary. Clip-ons offer great versatility: you can place them in different places depending on your mood and you can take them out whenever you want. You also don’t have to worry about washing clip-ons, since they’re removed before washing your hair. While they’re quite convenient, clip-on hair extensions aren’t a very rational solution for women with thinning hair because they need to be clipped into the hair everyday.

Bonded Hair Extensions

Classic bonded hair extensions are the go-to for many women due to their balance of quality and price. Your stylist will use a heat-activated glue to attach the extensions to your natural hair. The downfall to bonded hair extensions is that they don’t fare well with any type of heat stylers, such as flat irons, curling irons, and even blow dryers. The heat from these tools can cause the glue to melt, resulting in tangling or loss of the extensions altogether.

Fusion Hair Extensions

Fusion hair extensions, also known as keratin or protein bonds, use melted keratin to attach the extensions to your natural hair. The tips of the extensions are made out of keratin, which is a naturally occurring protein in your hair, skin, and nails. The keratin is melted with either a hot iron or sonic waves, attaching the extension hair to your natural hair. Heat-free hair extensions are very heat-tolerant and a fine option if you heat style your hair on a regular basis.

Microtubes Hair Extensions

Microtubes, or flat tube extensions, use tiny plastic tubes to seal new hair to your natural hair. After the tubes are threaded onto your natural hair, the extensions are inserted into the tubes. They’re then pressed together to permanently seal your extensions into your hair. Microtubes are a great option for women with thinning hair or hair loss problems because they’re easy to remove. There’s no glue involved, which limits potential breakage of your natural hair. Of course, those little tubes are rather unnatural looking if spotted, and can even feel heavy in your hair.

Shrink Tubes Hair Extensions 

Shrink Tubes behave a lot like microtubes, except the tubes are literally shrunk with heat to half of their original size once the extension hair is inserted. Shrink tubes allow for a lot of hair to be inserted into one tube, since it will be locked into place when the tube shrinks. If your hair is thinning and you want to add a lot more hair to your head, this is the way to do it.

Skin Weft Hair Extensions

Don’t let the name mislead you—there are no types of hair extensions that attach directly to the scalp. Rather, skin wefts are larger sections are hair that are bonded to the uppermost part of the hair using tape or glue. They lie completely flat, and are nearly indiscernible from the natural hair growing out of your scalp. Since skin wefts come in long rows of hair, they’re quick and easy to apply. Many people apply their skin wefts at home.

Sewn-In Weft Hair Extensions 

Sewn-in weft hair extensions, or weaves, have existed for longer than any other hair extensions. The wefts of hair are sewn into cornrowed hair. Weaves are often cost-effective, but can be painful and look unnatural. Weaves are not recommended for women with thinning hair because the application and removal of them often involves a lot of pulling on the natural hair.

Beyond Hair Extensions for Thinning Hair

Hair extensions are a fair option for women looking to add volume or length to their thinning hair. But all types of hair extensions involve some sort of damage to the hair that could potentially worsen already thinning hair. The best way to thicken your thinning hair is to look into more permanent hair restoration, such as hair transplant surgery or laser hair restoration.
~DeeQue~

Hair Transplant Surgery

What Can I Do To Regrow Hair?

There are numerous products available that claim to regrow your hair. These include herbal hair loss remedies, hair loss shampoos, ointments, balms, vitamins, laser therapy, and laser combs. None of these hair growth products live up to their claims. Currently, hair transplant surgery is the only effective and permanent solution to hair loss. Hair loss sufferers should do research and ask questions when thinking about these products. There’s nothing wrong with giving something a try for few dollars, but expecting a product is going to successfully grow hair may set a consumer up for disappointment.

If you are wondering how to regrow hair, there are many persistent myths about hair loss and hair regrowth. The following myths are repeated so often that many people believe they are facts. Separating myth from reality will save hair loss sufferers time, energy, and money, when seeking a real solution that will regrow your hair.

Top Hair Loss & Hair Regrowth Myths

Hair loss is caused by wearing hats

Hats alone will not cause hair loss. A hat would have to be so tight that it cuts off circulation causing what is known as traction alopecia. The occurrence of such strangulation of hair is rare, occurring mainly in people who wear extremely tight hair styles such as pony tails, pig tails and braids. In the Sikh culture, men never cut their hair and wear their hair in a turban, first tying the hair with a very tight top knot, then covering that in a tightly wound turban. The combination knotting the hair and the turban pulls at the frontal hairline causing traction alopecia. In many cases, traction alopecia is reversible.

Frequent hair combing helps regrow hair

Hair combing does not regrow hair, nor does it cause hair loss

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Scalp massages regrow hair by increasing blood flow to hair follicles

Increase blood flow from massage will not regrow hair.

Hair loss is caused by dirty or oily hair so hair can be regrown by keeping your hair clean

There is no evidence that hair loss is not caused by dirty or oily hair.

Choosing the right shampoo can stop hair loss

Shampoos alone will not stop hair loss or grow hair. Only a shampoo that contain hair loss drugs (such as Rogaine) will halt and in some cases grow hair. No other shampoos will stop hair loss or regrow hair.

Hair loss is caused by a lack of specific nutrients, so diet or vitamins can stop hair loss

Hair loss is not caused by a lack of proper nutrition. Diet and vitamins will not stop hair loss, nor will they regrow your hair.

If you cut your hair it grows faster

Your hair grows at the same rate whether or not it is cut frequently. Some supplements, MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) for example, can grow hair and nails faster.

Too much showering can cause hair loss

Showering does not cause hair loss. Hair will shed in it’s natural cycle, some hairs grow back, hairs affected by DHT (the androgen that causes hair loss) do not grow back.

There are herbal remedies that stop hair loss

There are no herbal remedies for hair loss with a proven track record for stopping hair loss or growing hair. If that were the case, all men and women with hair loss would know of them and there would be no need for hair transplant clinics.

Hair loss is passed down from the mother’s side of the family

~DeeQue~

Laser Hair Removal

Is Laser Hair Removal Right For Me?

Some people find their unwanted hair so embarrassing and inconvenient that it compromises their happiness, or free-time.

People get hair removal by laser over other methods of hair removal for a variety of reasons ranging from being self-conscious of facial hair, in-grown hairs, or the sheer time it takes to shave or wax on an ongoing basis.

Lasers usually target melanin so if you have dark hair and light skin you may be the “ideal candidate”. Since lasers usually target melanin, it may be more of a challenge to remove hair from people with dark skin. The same goes for removing hair from tanned people or people taking photo-sensitive medications such as Accutane. Lasers vary however, and many clinics have more than one laser that it better at removing hair from different types of clients. Bottom-line is that it makes sense to fill out our Free Consultation to find out if the laser clinic nearest to you has a laser that is appropriate for you.

Laser may be expensive, but from our experience, clients commonly come from every walk of life; each having very personal reasons for getting laser hair removal (sometimes from every imaginable body area). Remember not to be embarrassed to tell your laser technician about your unwanted hair. They are there to help you, and used to hearing a variety of requests. You are not alone in wanting your hair removed!

~DeeQue~

End Piracy, Not Liberty

 

Thank you – and the more than 7 million other Americans – who stood up for the Web 

 

Wednesday, January 18th was a big day for the Web. Americans stood up in opposition to PIPA and SOPA – bills that would censor the Web and impose harmful regulations on U.S. businesses. Many of your favorites sites went dark, Americans made thousands of phone calls to our elected representatives in Washington, and we asked you to raise your voice by petitioning Congress through this page.


Your voice is being heard. Your elected representatives are beginning to recognize the damage these bills could inflict on the Web, and as a result, votes on PIPA and SOPA have been delayed. But this debate is not yet won. We at Google remain committed to working to address the problem of piracy without compromising our freedoms and risking our industry’s track record of innovation and job creation.

Thank you for your support. As you can see, it has made a tremendous difference.

Visit: The Take Action Petition To Thank Your Congress

~DeeQue~