My beauty-related articles are among the most popular ones, based on the reactions I have received from my readers.
I try to pick up the most common questions to help more people having the same concerns and challenges.
In this current economy, I understand that a lot of us have given up on some things we were used to when financial times were better.
Despite the challenges, I hope that we do not neglect to take care of ourselves. We have to encourage feeling good in the inside, as well as looking good on the outside.
Let’s proceed to our hair/beauty discussions:
Lorraine from New Jersey: Monet, I really have a long hair that falls down all the way to my derriere area. I want to cut it for practical reasons, but my boyfriend does not approve my request. He really likes my long hair. Although I want to please him, I’m concerned that I’m not able to keep my hair healthy this way. I’m already seeing lots of split ends. I used to enjoy having long hair but now it’s not that fun anymore.
Monet: I know you feel torn between pleasing your man and the inconvenience of maintaining lengthy hair. You have to strike a balance between what will make him happy and not putting the burden on you. It is your hair after all. There’s a midway point to address this. Why don’t you try layers? You can preserve a lengthy portion while taking out the damaged area. One thing for sure is that you need to remove the split ends. I have to assume that your hair is also a bit dry now. You need some deep conditioning treatment. My salon is offering some good deals on moisture enrichment that may benefit you. Good luck!
Ami from San Jose, California: Dear Monet, because of the bad economy and partly because of my adventurous spirit, I’ve experimented coloring my own hair at home. I have natural black hair but I’ve been seeing grays here and there. So I decided to change my entire hair color to light brown hoping that this will also remove the grays. The result is not what I expected. My hair color looks gold in the root area but other parts are black. I don’t know what to do. Any advice?
Monet: You are not the first person to come up to me on this problem. It appears that there’s a color conflict going on there. One thing that I know, having not seen your situation first hand, is that we need to strip the light brown color you applied on yourself. The process is a bit technical to explain here. In this issue, you need to come and see us at the salon because I feel like you should be handled by a professional colorist!
Ashley from Los Angeles: My wedding is coming up on December. I’ve had many trials for hair and make-up but I have not been happy with any of the hair styles so far. My mother has been the one recommending the hair and make-up artists but our styles just don’t match. None of them could provide the make-up foundation that I need because of blemishes and acne marks that I wish to hide. I’m very stressed because I feel like my mother wants to plan everything but I’m the bride. Shouldn’t I be the one to decide?
Monet: Ashley, we need to focus on the important issues at hand, which is your quest for the right stylist who can deliver the look you want. I’m a hair doctor and it’s inappropriate for me to comment about the internal issues between you and your mother. But if you were serious about finding the best stylist, you have to push forward with that. If you were my bride, I would recommend that we meet for a personal, one-on-one consultation. I would advice you to cut up the pictures of make-up and hairstyles from bridal magazines or from the Internet so that I can be on the same page with you. Once you have shared your vision with me, then it would be my turn to offer my professional opinion about what would be the best fit for your wedding makeover. After all, I have been doing this and has worked very well for me over the years. This collaboration will avoid mistakes and stress on the wedding day. As for your specific question about make-up foundation that will give you more coverage, I just happen to have the solution for you. It’s called the Monet Salon Velvet Finish Make-up.
Evelyn from Alhambra: My hair is frizzy and dry from bleaching and coloring, and also, has a natural wave which makes it look damaged and unmanageable. I don’t have time to blow and dry my hair and don’t like straight hair, but I’m very fine with thin hair. What would you recommend? Should I have hot oil treatment or rebonding? I have tried almost all the treatment and product, but I don’t think it works. Help!
Monet: Don’t worry, Evelyn! We have the latest answer for your problem and that is our signature Brazilian Blow Me Away Keratin treatment of the Hair Spa Magic. Your hair is the best candidate for this kind of treatment. I will guarantee that your hair will be shiny, manageable and healthier. I hope I was able to help you on your beauty-related issue.
For more information on our services, please email me at [email protected] or go to our website at www.monetsalon.com.
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Monet Lu is a Marikina-born, award-winning celebrity beauty stylist with his own chain of Monet Salon 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 such as Enlighten, your solution to discoloration. To contact Monet, please visit www.monetsalon.com or email him at [email protected]
