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Welcome to the School of Creative Hair Designs. Welcome to the School of Creative Hair Designs. We educate in the fields of hair designs, hair cuts, skin, and nails. We offer the same services you would receive in a salon, at discounted prices! A student will be taking care of you with a licensed cosmetology instructor overseeing the whole project. With the similarity of a real salon environment we are able to make it the highest quality education, the skills learned are displayed with hands-on experiences. Mission: to provide the finest cosmetology education through achieving excellence in the curriculum and teaching methodologies. We also offer help in getting a cosmetology scholarship . Click here for details SERIOUS FUN – FOR AN EXCITING CAREER! Classes start in January, April, June, September and November. In approximately a years time a student can be licensed to enter the field as a stylist, hair colorist, manicurist, and make up artist… the opportunities are endless! The cosmetology industry is so versatile, you don't have to just do hair cuts & hair designs behind a chair to earn a great salary, or to have a wonderful career. You have more flexibility for an outside life, it allows you to be able to help others feel great about themselves while you build yourself up too. Get started by knowing that you are receiving an education of high quality while learning with the best of products and materials available. We gladly follow the State of Michigan Requirements and Accrediting Commissions Policies. Thank you for considering us for your future, or being a part of a students' learning experience! We hope to see you either in our chairs, or working with the person in them soon. Dedicated to the successful future of our students, staff, and the salon industry. Our clients can count on exceptional services and value. We bring integrity to all aspects of the business. Our continual growth and development is our foundation. For more details about cosmetology scholarships click here . Hair Designs cosmetology scholarships Thank you for visiting our website!

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But today, it's the second most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure in America -- and its popularity is skyrocketing. Recent Company News » Ideal Image Inc. Latest News » Florida's hate crimes up 21.5% » Joint venture buys Riande-owned hotel in Orlando » Ginn Co. acquires Vermont ski resort » Conventions leave behind more than $1M in donated goods, services » C. Fla. among top destinations for New Year's, family vacations More » Companies in the News » People in the News Consider: Last year, 1.4 million laser hair removal procedures were done, a 1,173 percent increase when compared with only 110,000 such procedures in 1998, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Inc. in New York City. "Laser offers comfort, speed and accuracy with getting rid of hair," says Kimberly Masser, managing director and minority partner in the Central Florida franchise of Tampa-based Ideal Image Inc. , which offers laser hair removal. "I love it. I had my legs done, and it has shaved 20 minutes off the time it takes me to get ready in the morning. There's no stubble. It's remarkable." The procedure is proving attractive to both men and women, who apparently have a great desire to shed excess facial and body hair. In fact, the industry is projected to rake in $3 billion-$5 billion a year by 2007, says Masser: "It's little hairs becoming a very big business." Not completely risk-free Those numbers continue to climb, despite the fact that two young women died recently -- one in Tucson, Ariz., and another in Raleigh, N.C. -- as a result of using too much numbing cream before getting hair removal done at laser clinics. According to published reports, the two women completely coated their legs in the cream while at home and then suffered a toxic reaction on their way to the laser clinics, which led to coma and then death. Detractors blame the fact that compounding pharmacies, where the creams were made, are largely unregulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Latricia Stone, a local nurse who works in the medical device industry, says she was aware of the two deaths before she decided to have laser hair removal done at Ideal Image on her eyebrows, underarms, legs and bikini area, but didn't let that change her mind. In fact, she's even used some numbing cream herself. "You get a full sheet of instructions on the numbing cream -- how to use it and when to apply it," she says. "They are very thorough in giving proper patient education. You're not supposed to coat yourself down." Courtney Gleaton, a cosmetic surgery consultant at The Bougainvillea Clinique in Winter Park, agrees. "Laser hair removal is very safe," she says, adding that the procedure has such minimal discomfort that a numbing cream really isn't even needed. 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Curly Hair -- Photos of Long, Curly Hair You are here: About > Style > Beauty > Hairstyle Photo Galleries > Long Hairstyles > Curly Hair -- Photos of Long, Curly Hair Style Beauty Essentials Winter Beauty: 5 Dos & 5 Don'ts Hot Celebrity Hair Look Like the 'Desperate Housewives' Top Self-Tanners Gorgeous Holiday Hairstyles: Up or Down Articles & Resources Hairstyle Photo Galleries Latest Hair Trends Fall & Winter Beauty Makeup Tricks & Tips Beauty by Age: Teens to 50+ Skincare Perfect Nails Plastic Surgery Hair Removal Best Perfumes Body Beautiful Makeovers Frequently Asked Questions Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Top Ten Fragrances for Her Top Ten Fragrances for Him Top Quick Gifts Under $10.00 Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Beauty newsletter! See Online Courses Search Beauty Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Most Popular Flattering Hair Cuts Long Face Shapes Photo Gallery Wild Updos Nicole Ritchie What's Hot Mascara Review Great Holiday Hair Best Beauty Gifts Avoid Problems When Having ... Very Dry Hands Related Topics Tattoos / Body Piercings Teen Fashion Weddings Women's Fashion Teen Advice Long, Curly Haircuts Step-By-Step From Julyne Derrick , Your Guide to Beauty . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Photos of Long, Curly Hair Curly, girly & oh, so blonde Photo credit: Hair Styles, Cuts, and Do's Previous | Next >> Few types of hairstyles are sexier than long, curly hair. Here we pick some of the best styles while offering some tips & tricks on how to care for long, curly hair. Whether you were born with it or you've splurged on a perm (very in these days), you have all sorts of options available to you. Photos of Long, Curly Hair How to Keep Your Ringlets Frizz-Free A Great Curly Hair Style Means Curls Stay Tight, Not Frizzed How to Control Your Natural Curls How to Care for Your Curly Hair Choosing a Stylist? Pick a Specialist So You Weren't Born With Curly Hair, Here's How to Get It How to Get the Perfect Ringlets Previous | Next >> Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Oprah's Life Vacation Ideas Shop Safely Online VIDEO: Craft Rooms VIDEO: Christmas Traditions What's Hot Mascara Review Great Holiday Hair Best Beauty Gifts Avoid Problems When Having ... Very Dry Hands

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Hair Removal -- -- -- KidsHealth > Teens > Your Body > Skin Stuff >Hair Removal As you browse the aisles of your local drugstore, you may feel a little dizzy. There are hundreds of products devoted to making the hair on your head more lustrous, clean, fragrant, and full - and just steps away, dozens more promise to get rid of your unwanted hair just as easily. Which ones work best? How do they work? And do you need any of them? Different Types of Hair Before removing hair, it helps to know about the different types of hair on our bodies. All hair is made of keratin , a hard protein that's also found in your fingernails and toenails. Hair growth begins beneath the surface of your skin at a hair root inside a hair follicle, a small tube in the skin. You have two types of hair on your body. Vellus hair is soft, fine, and short. Most women have vellus hair on the chest, back, and face. It can be darker and more noticeable in some women than others - especially women with darker complexions. Vellus hair helps the body maintain a steady temperature by providing some insulation. Terminal hair is coarser, darker, and longer than vellus hair and is the type of hair that grows on your head. When a teen reaches puberty, terminal hair starts to grow in the armpits and pubic region. On guys, terminal hair begins to grow on the face and other parts of the body such as the chest, legs, and back. Terminal hair provides cushioning and protection. In some cases, excess hair growth, called hirsutism (pronounced: hur -suh-tih-zum), may be the result of certain medical conditions. In girls, polycystic ovary syndrome and other hormonal disorders can cause dark, coarse hair to grow on the face, especially the upper lip, and on the arms, chest, and legs. Some medications, like anabolic steroids , can also cause hirsutism. Getting Rid of Hair Shaving How It Works: Using a razor, a person removes the tip of the hair shaft that has grown out through the skin. Some razors are completely disposable, some have a disposable blade, and some are electric. Guys often shave their faces, and women often shave their underarms, legs, and bikini areas. How Long It Lasts: 1 to 3 days Pros: Shaving is fairly inexpensive. All you need is some warm water, a razor, and if you choose, shaving gel or cream. You don't need an appointment - shaving is a do-it-yourself endeavor, resulting in smooth, hairless skin. Cons: Razor burn, bumps, nicks, cuts, and ingrown hairs are side effects of shaving. Ingrown hairs occur when hairs are cut below the level of the skin. When the hair begins to grow, it grows within the surrounding tissue rather than growing out of the follicle. The hair curls around and starts growing into the skin, and irritation, redness, and swelling can occur at the hair follicle. Tips: Look for blades that have safety guard wires - they minimize nicks and cuts. Also, you'll get a closer shave if you shave in the shower after your skin has been softened by warm water. Go slowly, change your blades often to avoid nicks, and use a moisturizing cream to soften the hair. Although most people shave in the opposite direction from the hair growth, if you want to avoid ingrown hairs it can help to shave in the direction the hair grows. If you have an ingrown hair, try exfoliating (removing dead skin cells with a loofah), sterilizing a pointed pair of tweezers with rubbing alcohol, and attempting to pluck out the ingrown hair. Plucking How It Works: Using tweezers, a person stretches the skin tightly, grips the hair close to the root, and pulls it out. How Long It Lasts: 3 to 8 weeks Pros: Plucking is time-consuming because you can only remove one hair at a time. However, it's inexpensive because all you need are tweezers. Cons: Plucking can be painful, so it's best to do it only on small areas, such as the eyebrows, upper lip, and chin. If the hair breaks off below the skin, a person may get an ingrown hair. After plucking, you may notice temporary red bumps because the hair follicle is swollen and irritated. Tips: Make sure you sterilize your tweezers with rubbing alcohol before and after use to reduce the chance of infection. Depilatories How They Work: A depilatory is a cream or liquid that removes hair from the skin's surface. They work by reacting with the protein structure of the hair, so the hair dissolves and can be washed or wiped away. How Long They Last: Several days to 2 weeks Pros: Depilatories work quickly, are readily available at drugstores and grocery stores, and are inexpensive. They're best on the leg, underarm, and bikini areas; special formulations may be used on the face and chin. Cons: Applying depilatories can be messy and many people dislike the odor. If you have sensitive skin, you might have an allergic reaction to the chemicals in the depilatory, which may cause a rash or inflammation. Depilatories may not be as effective on people with coarse hair. Tips: Read product directions carefully and be sure to apply the product only for the recommended amount of time for best results. Waxing How It Works: A sticky wax is spread on the area of skin where the unwanted hair is growing. A cloth strip is then applied over the wax and quickly pulled off, taking the hair root and dead skin cells with it. The wax can be warmed or may be applied cold. Waxing can be done at a salon or at home. How Long It Lasts: 3 to 6 weeks Pros: Waxing leaves the area smooth and is long lasting. Waxing kits are readily available in drugstores and grocery stores. Hair regrowth looks lighter and less noticeable than it is after other methods of hair removal, such as shaving. Cons: Many people mention that the biggest drawback to waxing is the pain when the hair is ripped out by the root. A person may notice temporary redness, inflammation, and bumps after waxing. Professional waxing is also expensive compared to other hair removal methods. People with diabetes should avoid waxing because they are more susceptible to infection. Also, teens who use acne medications such as tretinoin and isotretinoin may want to skip the wax because those medicines make the skin more sensitive. Teens with moles or skin irritation from sunburn should also avoid waxing. Tips: For waxing to work, hair should be at least 1/4 inch (about 6 millimeters) long, so skip shaving for a few weeks before waxing. Waxing works best on legs, bikini areas, and eyebrows. Electrolysis How It Works: Over a series of several appointments, a professional electrologist inserts a needle into the follicle and sends an electric current through the hair root, killing it. A small area such as the upper lip may take a total of 4 to 10 hours and a larger area such as the bikini line may take 8 to 16 hours. How Long It Lasts: Permanently Pros: Electrolysis is the only type of hair removal that is permanent. Cons: Electrolysis takes big bucks and lots of time, so it's usually only used on smaller areas such as the upper lip, eyebrows, and underarms. Many people describe the process as painful, and dry skin, scabs, scarring, and inflammation may result after treatment. Infection may be a risk if the needles and other instruments aren't properly sterilized. Tips: Talk to your doctor if you're interested in this method. He or she may be able to recommend an electrologist with the proper credentials. Laser Hair Removal How It Works: A laser is directed through the skin to the hair follicle, where it stops growth. It works best on light-skinned people with dark hair because the melanin (colored pigment) in the hair absorbs more of the light, making treatment more effective. How Long It Lasts: 6 months Pros: This type of hair removal is long lasting and large areas of skin can be treated at the same time. Cons: A treatment session may cost $500 or more. Side effects of the treatment may include inflammation and redness. Tips: Using cold packs may help diminish any inflammation after treatment. Avoiding the sun before a treatment may make results more effective. Prescription Treatments A cream called eflornithine is available by prescription to treat facial hair growth (generally in women). The cream is applied twice a day until the hair becomes softer and lighter - more like vellus hair. Side effects may include skin irritation and acne . Talk to your doctor or dermatologist if you are concerned about hair growth and removal. Antiandrogen medications are another method that doctors prescribe to reduce the appearance of unwanted hair. Because the hormone androgen can be responsible for hair growth in unwanted areas, antiandrogens can block androgen production. Oral contraceptives are frequently used in conjunction with these medications to enhance their effect and to help regularize the menstrual cycle in girls who need it. Deciding to remove body hair is a personal choice - getting rid of body hair doesn't make a person healthier, and you shouldn't feel pressured to do so if you don't want to. Some cultures view body hair as beautiful and natural, so do what feels right to you! Updated and reviewed by: Barbara P. 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