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5 Super Surprising Ingredients That Promote Hair Growth
Jim Markham, Celebrity Stylist and serial brand founder (he’s responsible for Sebring®, Markham®, ABBA® Pure & Natural, PureOlogy Serious Colour Care® and ColorProof Evolved Color Care®) definitely knows a thing or two about hair growth. Searching for the best ingredients to wake up the scalp and increase strands has basically became a way of life for Jim, which is why we’re stoked that he’s shared his personal top five list of surprise ingredients that actually lead to hair growth. And according to the expert, all you need for thicker strands can be found your kitchen.
Apples
“An apple a day really does keep the doctor away,” notes Jim of his top selection. Apples contain essential minerals including: magnesium, potassium, copper and calcium—all of which help decrease hair loss. They also contain nutrients that help restore and regenerate new cell turnover and are loaded with antioxidants that help prevent buildup. “The specific chemical – procyanidin B-2 – found in apples, is actually proven to aid in hair growth,” he confirms.
Grape Seed Oil
“Grape seed oil, which comes from the seeds of grapes that are thrown away during the process of wine making, also has superb benefits,” adds Jim. This is because grapes are packed with Vitamin E, which is essential for hair growth. “Vitamin E helps block the production of DHT, a hormone that causes hair loss.” Grape seed oil applied directly to the scalp will also encourage the spread of other natural oils, a process which relaxes hair follicles and encourages growth overall.
Eggs
“Eggs aren’t just food for us, they’re also for our hair,” says Jim. Full of proteins and minerals, egg yolk can actually help hair grow back—this is because it contains biotin and B-complex vitamins. “Make yourself an at-home mask by applying egg yolk directly to the roots of hair follicles, massaging into the scalp for maximum benefits,” he advises. “Aside from actually applying the yolk to your hair, incorporating eggs into your diet can also help with hair growth.”
Onion
Onions make the list because they are super rich in chemical sulfur, which has been proven to aid in hair growth. There are also many natural antioxidants found in onions, which works against build-up and bacteria to regenerate hair growth. To reap the full benefits of this miracle vege “use the juice from 2-3 onions and apply it directly to scalp the before shampooing,” Jim advises.
Potato
“Potatoes are made up of vitamin B and C, zinc and iron – all ingredients that are scientifically proven to encourage hair growth,” says Jim. Like onions, juicing 2-3 potatoes and applying this liquid to your roots can actually aid in the hair growth process. The tasty vegetable also has natural ingredients that can “cleanse any accumulation forming on the scalp, which can help refresh your hair for growth.”
This article first appeared on Mane Addicts
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Grow Your Hair Faster
With These Hair Growth Tips
Wondering how to make your hair grow faster? Let the pros from Matrix reveal their top hair growth tips!
1. Set Realistic Hair Goals
You may think your hair grows slower than everyone else’s but the fact is that hair growth takes time. Scientists say the average rate of hair growth is about ½ inch per month, with slight variations for hair type. Curly, fragile hair grows a bit slower than straight, thick hair. Be sure to use strengthening masks like our Miracle Creator Multi-Tasking Hair Mask to revitalize your fragile strands. So if you’re planning to grow out your pixie cut, don’t expect to grow waist-length hair overnight, but you can expect a short haircut to be shoulder length in about 14 months.
2. Keep Your Hair Healthy
To ensure that your hair grows in step with the healthy average rate, remember this: stronger hair = longer hair. If your hair is on the damaged side, use a reparative system like Biolage FiberStrong which fortifies fragile hair. You’ll tip the hair growth odds in your favor if the hair you have is as strong and healthy as possible. “This fact,” says Matrix Artistic Director Michael Albor, “is truly at the root of it all.”
3. Start With Proper Nutrition
You are what you eat, and that goes for your hair. Nutritional deficiencies are some of the biggest culprits behind weak, damaged hair with constant breakage that refuses to grow. If you’re really concerned that your hair simply won’t grow and are desperate to grow your hair faster, check in with your doctor to see if everything is on target health-wise.
If you have an iron deficiency, for example, it can cause your hair to be thin and dull. Many doctors recommend foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B and vitamin E to provide the type of nourishment that enhances hair growth. And many women have found favorable results after several months as a result of taking hair supplements containing biotin, vitamins and anti-oxidants.
4. Trim Hair Regularly
It’s tempting to avoid scissors completely when you’re trying to grow your hair, but frequent hair trims are actually a wise strategy. Keeping your ends crisp and neat helps prevent split ends and fraying, which can lead to hair breakage and slow down the rate of hair growth. So keep up those regular, six-to-eight week haircut appointments, and let your hairstylist “dust” the ends, i.e. remove a fraction of an inch to keep each hair strong and intact.
5. Color Your Hair with Care
Frequent forays with hair color and lighteners can cause dryness, split ends, dull hair and breakage. That’s because with hair color, you’re ultimately disrupting the top, protective layer of hair to allow the hair color to penetrate. You don’t have to give up your hair color completely, just opt for a less drastic hair color shade change. This will allow your hair stylist to use formulas that don’t have to disrupt your hair too drastically.
Also, talk to your stylist about bond repair additives that protect the bonds of your hair from damage during the hair color process, and will also prevent additional hair color damage from occurring. And to take it a step further, use an at home bond restorative system like Total Results The Re-Bond that helps fortify weakened, over processed hair.
6. Condition Hair Conscientiously
Conditioners are your hair’s best friend—they help you detangle, they keep your hair soft and shiny. “There are conditioners for every hair type,” says Albor, “and everyone should find the right formula and apply it after every shampoo. You can even skip a shampoo from time to time and go straight to the conditioner.” Leave-in treatments are great to help with detangling and protect the hair from heat. And a weekly hair mask or oil-based hair treatment will help take care of the older, more fragile ends that are susceptible to breaking off.
7. Avoid Heat Damage
High heat styling tools are surefire aids for creating and locking in beautiful hairstyles, but too much heat can have damaging long-term effects on your hair. If air-drying is an option for your hair, put your hair dryers and irons aside when possible. (A heatless hair styling crème will help put shape in your hair while controlling frizzy hair.) You can also explore alternative hair setting options, such as braids, twists and good old foam or Velcro hair rollers.
When you do opt in for blow drying, set the temperature as low as you can in order to accomplish your desired hairstyle, and keep the blow dryer nozzle at least six inches from your scalp. A lower heat setting is also the best strategy when using flat irons and curling irons, and be sure to shield your hair from heat damage with heat protection products.
8. Don’t Forget Good Scalp Care
Healthy hair growth starts with a healthy scalp. Keeping the hair follicles on the scalp clean and clear from product or oil buildup will prevent the growth rate from slowing down. Try not to over-use your dry shampoos. While they’re an excellent way to absorb excess oil on the scalp, over-using them can cause buildup that clogs hair follicles. Treat yourself to frequent scalp massages—they’re not only sooooo relaxing, they also rev up the circulation in your scalp that will keep your hair nourished. Finally, consider a weekly scalp “scrub” treatment to remove product residue and excess oil. Consider it exfoliation for your hair and scalp.
9. Brush Hair Wisely
First off, never brush your hair when it’s wet. Use a wide tooth comb (or a brush specifically designed for wet hair) to detangle, and work slowly and carefully from the bottom up to avoid hair breakage. When your hair is dry, brush it with a cushioned brush with boar bristles, which are gentle on fragile hair. Use the brush to stimulate your scalp and enhance circulation and healthy hair growth. About 15 or 20 strokes a day will do the trick.
10. Avoid Mechanical Hair Damage
Environmental hair damage—too much sun or saltwater—and chemical hair damage from hair color, relaxers, straighteners or perms are two ways that hair becomes damaged when you’re trying to grow it. Mechanical hair damage is another way. That happens when you wring your hair too tightly with a coarse towel, bind it too firmly into a ponytail or sleep on a rough pillowcase.
All of these bad hair habits can lead to hair breakage. So swap out the terry cloth for a soft micro-fiber towel or cotton t-shirt and blot your hair gently after shampooing. Use fabric-coated elastic hair bands to secure your ponytails and buns, and don’t put them in the same spot every day. Finally, treat yourself to a sateen or satin pillowcase that won’t cause the friction that leads to the hair tangles that can weaken your hair.
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This article appeared on Matrix
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Balayage vs. Ombré:
What’s The Difference and
Which is Best For You?
Sometimes it seems like your hair stylist is speaking a foreign language. Balayage. Ombré. Sombré. Foilayage. Translation please! Here’s how to understand the difference between ombré, balayage and everything in-between, and how to figure out the best hair color solution for you!
Ombré: The Striking Hair Color Solution
What is ombré?
In French, ombré means “shade” or “shadow.” In the hair color world, ombré is a dramatic, two-toned hair color effect that is typically darker at the top and lighter on the bottom. Often the dark, top section is your natural hair color shade and the bottom section is lightened with hair lightener. An ombré hairstyle can also be any color combination—natural blonde, brown or red, or something unconventional like pink, blue, green or purple. It’s versatile, customizable and suitable for most long and medium hair lengths. A big plus with ombré hair color is that it’s easy on the budget. You don’t have to touch it up very often since the top section remains dark. The overall look of ombré hair color can change as your hair grows out, which many clients enjoy!
The different types of ombré:
A subtler version of ombré is called sombré. In a sombré hairstyle, the contrast between the two tones is softer. Another variation is called color melting. In color melting, two or three hair color shades may be used on each strand, and each shade is blended with the side of the hair color brush so that they appear to melt into each other. Like ombré, color melting can be done with natural-looking hair color shades or with any of the fun colors of the rainbow!
Is ombré for you?
If you like to make a statement with your hair, if you’re creative and adventurous with your personal style, go for it! Just be sure your hair is healthy to begin with, otherwise your hair color will look dull and will fade quickly. If necessary, spend some time using healthy, healing conditioning treatments and hair masks to improve the condition of your hair before heading to the salon for your ombré hair color!
Balayage: The Subtle Hair Color Solution
What is balayage?
In French, balayage means “sweeping.” In the hair color world, balayage highlights are hand-painted or swept along the surface of the hair. The application begins away from the roots and gradually becomes heavier as it travels along the section, culminating in the heaviest application of lightener or hair color at the ends. Because the hair color or lightener is concentrated on the surface of each section, the underside remains darker, which gives the hair a very natural, dimensional effect. The resulting subtle balayage hairstyle mimics a natural, sun-kissed effect that has been in high demand from celebrities, models and high profile “it” girls for some time now. Balayage can be done on any hair color, from blonde hair to red hair to brown hair, although it’s typically not the first choice for super dark brunettes. It’s beautiful on long hair and on medium-length hair. Like ombré, balayage highlights are cost-effective because they don’t require frequent touchups, since the hair at the top is kept darker.
The different types of balayage:
Because balayage is a hand-painting technique, the artistry of your hair stylist comes into play and allows for many variations and beautiful color compositions. Hair color artists might combine several shades, for example, for a shimmering, dimensional result. If your hair is dark, they may opt for a foilayage technique. In foilayage, instead of allowing the balayage highlights to process in the air after they’re applied, they’re wrapped in foil, which provides more heat, and therefore amplifies the lightening process. Balayage may also be combined with conventional highlights placed closer to the face, or with fine, baby-lights placed around the face and hairline for a complexion-boosting glow.
Is balayage for you?
If you love sexy, natural-looking hair color (and who doesn’t?) balayage is a beautiful choice! Balayage hair color will bring nearly every hairstyle to life!
How to Care for Your Ombré or Balayage Hair Color
1. Embrace the “bond” difference.
Whether you’re going for a subtle glow or a major hair color transformation with your ombré or balayage hair color, new bonding technology can make all the difference between hair that emerges damaged and hair that stays healthy, shiny and lustrous. It starts in the salon, with professional hair bond repair additives that protect the structural bonds of your hair during the highlighting process, and prevent additional damage from occurring. It continues at home with a revolutionary, three-step Re-Bonding system that continues to reconstruct damaged hair at the deepest level—fortifying, strengthening and smoothing your colored or lightened locks.
2. Keep up your good work.
Once the Re-Bonding system has repaired your hair, maintain your hair color investment with hair-color-friendly, sulfate-free, natural-origin hair care products that gently bathe the hair, leaving your hair color shiny; extending color vibrancy and resulting in hair that’s supple, conditioned and soft to the touch. It’s also a good idea to protect your hair from too much exposure to UV light, from chlorine or saltwater and from frequent, direct contact with hot tools—all of which can alter your hue or cause premature fading.
This article first appeared on Matrix
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Tips For Letting Your Hair Go Gray
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 Letting your hair go gray isn't exactly as simple as letting your roots grow. If you don't want to deal with two years of stark roots, there is more to it then just letting time do its thing.
With growing a silver mane there are a whole slew of things to consider, from what kind of new hair products you should buy thanks to your changed texture, how will you emotionally weather seeing your hair turn white, and how to make the grow out stage as graceful and painless as possible.
Well, we have your back. Ahead are tips for letting your hair go gray, helping you make this transition as worry-free and fun as possible.
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Bald guys get quiffs...
Many of you follically challenged guys are considering your options when it comes hair loss. Not many of you are keen about hair transplants and the success rate isn’t all that great (in my opinion anyway). Here’s a company that's giving you guys an option for non-surgical hair replacement.
QUIFF&CO
THEIR STORY
Quiff & Co was founded by Ant & Stevie, a young couple based in Surrey, England.
After many years of seeing family and friends dealing with hair loss, trying everything on the market, from hair transplant surgery, visiting hair loss clinics for medications, ointments and potions, nothing seemed to deliver a full perfect head of hair.
Over the last 7 years, we have developed our knowledge in non surgical hair replacement. After receiving messages from men all over the world who wanted help with their hair loss, we decided to share our secret.
We are Quiff.
You can follow them on Facebook here
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(Hair by Brian is NOT affiliated with, funded, or in any way associated with this company)
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TREND ALERT!
Just What, Exactly, Is "Cold Brew" Hair?
America's obsession with iced coffee is real: Cold brew hair is now a thing. Naturally, it's a hair color that got its caffeine-inspired name because the shade looks nearly identical to the popular Starbucks order — and it's hitting a pumpkin space latte-level of popularity on Instagram.
According to PopSugar, cold brew hair first came to the internet's attention after New York City-based hair colorist Kimberly Bonondona posted a picture of her work on Instagram: a dimensional dark brunette color with warm highlights. Several other colorists have since posted their own takes on the trend.
The subtle and natural placement of highlights mimic the look of coffee with creamer or milk swirling around in it, but by no means is this term universal. To find out exactly what to ask for in the salon, InStyle reached out to colorist Gio Bargallo.
"The best way to describe cold brew hair color is a deep brunette with chocolate red-golden hues," Bargallo said. Another (probably way more foolproof) option is bringing in a picture. Save those IG posts, or Bargallo recommends pulling up photos of Bella Hadid or Penelope Cruz, two celebrities with hair colors similar to the trend.
If you're itching for a change, the time to commit to cold brew is now — Bargallo says the cinnamon tones in the hair color make it a perfect option for fall. It also happens to be incredibly low maintenance — if you're already a brunette. "If you keep the roots darker and closer to your natural [color], you can then add babylights to create a soft dimension," he said.
Unfortunately, Bargallo said that warm-hued hair colors are the fastest to fade, so he recommends using an in-shower hair gloss to keep the shade fresh and vibrant.
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This is just a short list of movies to try and catch this month
that have a pretty good “Tomatometer” and MetaCritic rating.
October 5th
A Star is Born
Venom
The Hate U Gave
Private Life
Await Further Instructions
Studio 54
October 10th
22 July
October 12th
First Man
Beautiful Boy
After Everything
The Oath
All Square
October 19th
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Halloween
The Guilty
MId90s
Thunder Road
What They Had
Wildlife
October 26th
1985
Border
Burning
Monrovia, Indiana
Suspiria
The Best Movies of 2018 (So Far)
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Sick Etiquette
When it comes to getting sick, no one is completely immune. It's difficult to avoid spreading germs all the time, but there are some things you can do to minimize causing someone else the same discomfort you're having to deal with.
Whether you have what is called a "common cold," the flu, or some other virus, you need to do whatever it takes to prevent spreading your sickness to others. This includes family members, coworkers, and especially anyone who is elderly and may wind up with complications from the virus. Even if you feel terrible, you still need to show respect for others.
Work
You might be someone who feels that you're essential at the office, and you're probably correct. However, when you have a contagious condition, you are putting other people's health at risk. And to top it off, your own condition might even worsen if you don't take care of yourself. Most employers provide sick days or personal days off, so use them.
Since many offices use recycled air, the germs flow freely around everyone in their cubicles or open office spaces. If you have your own private office, going into the office isn't as bad, but you'll still be in contact with others. Keep your hands clean by washing them often and using sanitizer or disinfectant wipes after coughing, sneezing, or even just touching your nose. Expand your personal space and let others know you might be contagious.
When you're sick, you won't be as productive as you are when you are well. You're more likely to make mistakes, and your judgment will be off during those times when you have a fever. You owe it to your boss, coworkers, and company to do your best work, so take care of yourself at home and come back when you can give the company what they are paying you to do.
Appointments
As soon as you know that you are coming down with an illness, take a survey of your calendar and obligations and see what you can reschedule. Your hairdresser, nail technician, or dentist will appreciate your consideration. If you're scheduled to have lunch with friends or business associates, let them know of your illness and ask if they can get together the following week.
Don't wait until the last minute to call. Service people will appreciate the opportunity to fill your time slot with someone else since they generally only get paid when they are working.Your friends will like having advance notice so they can make other plans.
Children
As soon as you see that your child is ill, begin figuring out how to make arrangements to keep him or her home from school. If the child is in day care, you have probably already made alternate arrangements for sick days. Remember that this is important for school-aged children as well.
When your child attends school with a fever or runny nose and cough, the other children will be susceptible to whatever bug your child is carrying. They in turn will return home as carriers of this illness, give it to their families, and the cycle of illness will continue. This is true for sports practices and other children's gatherings.
Family
If one person brings home a virus, and the rest of you start to get the sniffles the next day, keep the family at home to avoid spreading it to others. One or two days of rest may be all it takes to recover. Many viruses are only contagious during the initial stages or when you have a fever.
Avoiding Sickness
If someone else is sick at home, work, or school, avoid that person throughout his or her illness. You don't have to be rude, but you can say that you can't afford to catch whatever the other person has. If contact is unavoidable, wash your hands immediately afterward and wipe down all equipment, door handles, and anything else the person touches with disinfectant wipes or cleaner.
When your children get sick, it's more difficult to avoid them since a parent's touch often comforts and soothes them. Don't withhold your affection, but do whatever you can to avoid contact with your face afterward.
Other Considerations
Getting sick is an inconvenience to you and everyone around you. Having good manners means being considerate and doing everything you can to prevent spreading your germs.
This article appeared on The Spruce
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James Acaster: Repertoire
Offbeat comic James Acaster covers the strange, the mundane and everything in between in this collection of four wide-ranging stand-up specials.
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Is hair and eye colour genetic?
Whether you look just like your parents or don’t, you’ve probably wondered if their genes are showing through in your eyes and hair. The vast variety of beautifully intricate irises displayed in the eyes of the human race are almost like snowflakes – no two being the same. And though we’ve been dying our hair with chemicals since the 1800s, the natural shade and texture of hair remains something many of us Brits take pride in. But where exactly do the colours of our eyes and our hair come from?
Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/29/hair-eye-colour-genetic-7506881/?ito=cbshare
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetroUK | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroUK/
Whether you look just like your parents or don’t, you’ve probably wondered if their genes are showing through in your eyes and hair. The vast variety of beautifully intricate irises displayed in the eyes of the human race are almost like snowflakes – no two being the same. And though we’ve been dying our hair with chemicals since the 1800s, the natural shade and texture of hair remains something many of us Brits take pride in. But where exactly do the colours of our eyes and our hair come from?
Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/29/hair-eye-colour-genetic-7506881/?ito=cbshare
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetroUK | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroUK/
Whether you look just like your parents or don’t, you’ve probably wondered if their genes are showing through in your eyes and hair. The vast variety of beautifully intricate irises displayed in the eyes of the human race are almost like snowflakes – no two being the same. And though we’ve been dying our hair with chemicals since the 1800s, the natural shade and texture of hair remains something many of us Brits take pride in. But where exactly do the colours of our eyes and our hair come from?
Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/29/hair-eye-colour-genetic-7506881/?ito=cbshare
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetroUK | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroUK/
Whether you look just like your parents or don’t, you’ve probably wondered if their genes are showing through in your eyes and hair.
The vast variety of beautifully intricate irises displayed in the eyes of the human race are almost like snowflakes – no two being the same.
And though we’ve been dying our hair with chemicals since the 1800s, the natural shade and texture of hair remains something many of us Brits take pride in.
But where exactly do the colours of our eyes and our hair come from?
What’s clear is that both elements of our appearance are genetic – in that they are determined by genes. Lots of them.
More is actually known about how eye colour is determined than hair colour.
Eyes
The colour of the human iris ranges on an immeasurable continuum from very light blue to the darkest brown.
Blue, green/hazel and brown are the main three categories, with brown being the most common eye colour worldwide.
Lighter eye colours are found almost exclusively among people of European ancestry.
Eye colour is directly determined by the amount of melanin that is stored in the iris, which is in turn determined by a combination of genes because eye colour is a polygenic trait.
The more melanin, the darker the eye will be. Two genes known as OCA2 and HERC2, located on human chromosome 15, are key in influencing this.
The former gene, when mutated, produces the rare condition oculocutaneous albinism which makes the eye pale, less sharp and more sensitive to light.
It’s often paired with another melanin-related mutation, oculocutaneous albinism, that affects the skin and hair.
Also, heterochromia is a condition which causes the two eyes to be different shades, and that’s caused by genetic changes, a problem during eye development or as a result of a disease or injury to the eye.
Combining with the work of these genes to influence colour further are at least eight more genes we know about, some of which are also linked to hair colour.
A common misconception is that two people with blue eyes cannot have a child with brown eyes because of dominant and recessive genes, but in reality genetic variations sometimes produce unexpected results.
There’s less than one per cent chance of two blue-eyed people having a brown-eyed child, but it’s not impossible.
It is, however, always likely the child will inherit one of their parents’ eye colours, or some combination of the two.
Interestingly, some scientists think the reason that light eye colour has remained linked to Europe over the centuries is because people in that continent adapted to low level UV light (for vitamin D absorption) in high altitude regions by remaining lighter physically.
Studies have also shown people with pale eyes are somehow better equipped to deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Hair
As with eye colour, melanin, and melanin-forming cells called melanocytes, are responsible for determining the colour of hair.
It is estimated that more than 90 percent of people in the world have brown or black hair, meaning real cases of blonde and red hair are actually ridiculously rare.
Red hair is a mutation which first appeared in the Dark Ages, and which was first recorded in Scotland, a country which it’s closely associated with.
The sudden colour arrival led to a suspicion that all red-heads were witches, which ended when Elizabeth I came to the throne. And that red hair trait is caused by a melanocyte called pheomelanin.
Until pheomelanin showed up, there was one type of melanocyte that determined hair colour: eumelanin.
If you had a lot of that, your hair would be black. The less of it you had, the more likely you were to be blonde. This remains the case to this day.
Many genes determine the amount of eumelanin you have, but less is known about them than with eye colour. However, we do know about the gene MC1R.
MC1R (we have two of them, one from each parent) orders a protein ‘receptor’ to be built which then ‘activates’ and stimulates cells to create eumelanin.
But if the receptor is blocked or turned off, pheomelanin is produced, leading to red hair production.
People who have strawberry blonde or auburn hair are given their gift because one of the MC1R genes has not functioned as it should, thereby producing pheomelanin as well as a small amount of eumelanin.
The ‘malfunctioning’ of two MC1R genes lads to pure, bright red hair, while normal eumelanin function which is somehow disrupted causes blonde hair.
Many other genes, which are also connected to skin, DNA repair, transport of substances and lots more besides, also influence hair colour but scientists are not sure how.
Mystery also shrouds the phenomenon of hairs turning grey prematurely, sometimes through stress though sometimes without any obvious cause, though the moment your hair turns grey – which is caused by hair follicles losing its ability to make melanin – is partly hereditary and influenced by ethnicity.
We also know that with people of European descent, light hair colour is very likely to darken as they grow older, meaning blonde children rarely stay blonde.
This is because certain hair-pigment proteins are triggered and activated with age, probably as a result of hormonal changes near puberty.
This article first appeared on Metro
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October Happenings
San Francisco Events in October
Fleet Week, Halloween & More this Month in SF
San Francisco events in October 2018 include sporting events, concerts, theater performances and tours. My top picks include Fleet Week, the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, and the SF Wharf Fest.
Other top events include Miss Saigon at the Orpheum Theater, Open Studios, and dozens of fun Halloween events.
Fleet Week
Dates: 10/01 thru 10/08
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Dates: 10/05 - 10/07
Castro Street Fair
Dates: 10/07
Italian Heritage Parade
Date: 10/07
Fall Art & Antiques Show
Dates: 10/10 - 10/14
Litquake
Dates: 10/11 - 10/20
Brews on the Bay
Date: 10/13
Inner Sunset Sunday Flea Market
Date: 10/14
SF International Festival of Short Films
Date: 10/18 - 10/20
Shark Diving Adventure
Dates: 10/13, 10/20 & 10/27
San Francisco Wharf Fest
Date: 10/20
Potrero Hill Festival
Date: 10/20
Halloween Activities
Date: 10/31
Ongoing Happenings
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Pumpkin Pie Bombs Are The Easiest Dessert You'll Make All Fall
by Delish US
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1 tube crescent rolls
1 c. canned pumpkin puree
3 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 egg
2/3 c. sugar, divided
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 tsp. vanilla extract
pinch of kosher salt
2 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. milk
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- Preheat oven to 375 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer, mix pumpkin, cream cheese, egg, 1/3 c sugar, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Mix until smooth and season with a pinch of salt.
- Unroll crescent rolls and pinch the perforations together to create one solid sheet. Cut into 8 squares.
- Dollop a rounded tablespoon of pumpkin mixture onto each square. Pinch all corners together and seal to create a ball.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar with 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Brush balls with melted butter and roll in the sugar mixture.
- Place balls on a baking sheet, leaving about 2” space between each ball. Bake until balls are golden and puffy, about 10-15 minutes.
- While the balls are baking, make glaze: in a medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, adding more powdered sugar or milk for desired consistency. Serve slightly cooled balls with glaze for dipping.
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And for something a little more grown up...
Fireball Whisky Pumpkin Pie Leaves All Other Pies In The Dust
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The hippy shake … or just shaken up?
Regardless of whether we actually lived through them, or have only been able to experience them vicariously through the (often questionable) memories of our parents, the sixties was undoubtedly an interesting time to be alive. One of the most enduring images of the period is that of the long-haired and bearded ‘hippy’; dressed from top to toe in outlandish, multi-coloured garb.
Taking their cue from the beat generation – an anti-conformist youth movement which emerged in post-war New York – the counter-cultural antics of hippies in the US and beyond showed that challenging societal norms was not without personal risk. The popular image of the hippy is one of a happy-go-lucky, free-loving, commune dweller with an aversion to the hairdressers. However, the accompanying rejection of middle-class values, nuclear weapons and armed conflict more generally, quickly brought their activities to the attention of the authorities. And how did the establishment discern your hippy status? Well, according to this record, in Panama, the length of your hair could be the defining feature (FCO 47/326).
Picture the scene – you are a long-haired seaman who has just docked your vessel in Colon, Panama, after a hard day’s sailing and are looking for somewhere to share a well-earned drink with your friends. You identify a suitable watering-hole, and approach the bar eagerly awaiting the tickle of that first drink on your arid taste buds. Before you have even begun to utter your first syllable to the expectant bar-person, you are forcibly escorted from the premises by the Guardia (Panamanian National Guard); your verbal protests earning you nothing but a place in a van populated with other long-haired captives on its way to the police station. Without explanation, you and the other captives are forced to sit down in a room at the station whilst two Guardia forcibly cut your hair with scissors before moving you on to a second room and shaving your hair clean off – you have just met the ‘anti-hippy squad’.
According to the document, this actually happened to a British engineer cadet working in Colon in 1970, although it is unclear whether he considered himself a ‘hippy’ or not. Either way, it raises some interesting questions about the power of hair and its perceived ability, in this case at least, to show anti-establishment sentiment. It seems that the Panamanian authorities were not the only ones of this mind – we also hold records relating to anti-hippy measures enforced in both London (MEPO 26/1) and Singapore (FCO 47/318).
It’s not all forced haircuts and revolt though. There is of course a lighter side to the hippy phenomenon, as this Pathe News clip demonstrates.
After his ordeal, the engineer cadet discussed in this post knew first hand the implications of a state haircut. He is not the only one. In the UK, and some of its former colonies and protectorates, thousands of people have shared this experience at the hands of Her Majesty’s Prison services. My next post will delve into the archives for a closer look at the implications of cutting the hair of those in custody.
This article is from The National Archives
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