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Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "How Can I Keep 'Red Color' In My Hair?"

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "How Can I Keep 'Red Color' In My Hair?"

QUESTION: I recently dyed my hair. Well, I did “tipping.” My natural hair color is very dark so I bleached the tips and then used red highight dye. After a couple of weeks, though, it came out and I’m stuck with ugly bronze tips! What did I do wrong? What is the best way to achieve and maintain reds? YVETTE’S ADVICE: Hey chica! Red is the HARDEST color to keep on your hair, hence the fact that I only last a … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "How Do I Get Black Dye Out Of My Hair?"

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QUESTION: I cannot get the black dye out of my hair that I put in it. Even bleaching it doesn’t work. I think it might be because of the oil I put in it. I need advice! YVETTE’S ADVICE: Hi. You gave me a great clue! “Even bleaching it doesn’t work”, which leads me to believe that you have dyed your hair with Henna dyes. As sad as it sounds this is one of the worst things that could happen … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "Hair Breakage. Help!"

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QUESTION: I bleached my hair a few weeks ago and now my hair is breaking. Do you know any Latina home remedies for hair breakage? YVETTE’S ADVICE: Unfortunately, breakage occurs automatically with bleach (at least 80% of the time) because the natural proteins and keratin of the hair are stripped out (key words: protein and keratin). Any treatments rich in protein and keratin will help your hair reconstruct itself or at least become stronger against future damage. I have found that … Read more →

White Rain Hydrations Shampoo With Conditioner (Review)

White Rain Hydrations Shampoo With Conditioner (Review)

Product: White Rain Hydrations Shampoo With Conditioner Review: At first I thought this shampoo with conditioner was going to make my hair soft and less dry but I was so wrong. According to the shampoo, it said not to use conditioner because it was already in the shampoo (and that it was also latex-free). When I started using it my hair felt very dry and rubbery. I had to use a large amount of conditioner to get it untangled and to make the rubbery … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "How Can I Get My Curly Hair To Look Wavy & Long?"

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "How Can I Get My Curly Hair To Look Wavy & Long?"

QUESTION: I have very curly hair and was wondering if there’s any way I can make it look wavy and long? I usually style it with curly hair mousse but sometimes my hair ends up getting too curly and starts shrinking. I just want to try something new. Help! YVETTE’S ADVICE: Hi chica! Curly hair has the tendency of springing at the first signs of humidity. The best advice I can give you is to style it straight after washing your … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "How Can I Make My Curly Hair Look Less Frizzy?"

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "How Can I Make My Curly Hair Look Less Frizzy?"

QUESTION: What products do you recommend for curly hair? Are there any curly hair treatments to make my hair look more shiny and not frizzy? YVETTE’S ADVICE: Many hair product lines are now specific for hair types, whether it be fine, color treated, damaged, curly, etc. You should only be picking the ones for curly hair. Read the description on the bottles. My first suggestion is to stay away from alcohol ingredients in hair products, especially in hair sprays and gels. … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – “I’m Looking For A New Hairstyle…Any Suggestions?”

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QUESTION: Hi Yvette! I have kind of long, wavy/curly brown hair. I’m looking to do something different to it but I don’t know what. I want to be able to walk into the salon and tell them what I want without them jerking me around. I just want to look good and have something that’s different for me. I’ve colored my hair but have always stayed within my range. I even cut my own hair because I can get away with … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – “How Can I Make My Hair Grow Longer?”

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – “How Can I Make My Hair Grow Longer?”

QUESTION: I have really thick and curly hair. How can I make it grow longer? YVETTE’S ADVICE: Hi chica. This is a very general question and would need further consultation. Are you looking to accelerate the normal growth of your hair? Because that is just physically impossible mama. If your hair, for some reason, is not growing as much as it used to before then you have to pick and choose the reason why it might be happening. Poor diet? Stress? … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – Hair Coloring For Someone With Hispanic Skin Tone & Italian Features

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – Hair Coloring For Someone With Hispanic Skin Tone & Italian Features

QUESTION: Hi Yvette :) I’m Puerto Rican and Italian. I have natural long dark brown hair. I want to try not a “bleach blonde” but maybe an “orangey blonde”. Or maybe even add some type of blondish color to my hair. I have Italian features but more of a Hispanic skin tone. Do you have any recommendations of a color that’s not TOO dramatic? YVETTE’S ADVICE: Hi! If you have Hispanic skin tone then I’m guessing you have gold tones in … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – Another Question About Thinning Hair And Flat Irons

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – Another Question About Thinning Hair And Flat Irons

QUESTION: Please help! I’m a hairstylist and my hair is thinning. I always take good care of it. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I think it could be the “plancha” (flat iron). Please tell me what to use or do. Thank you! YVETTE’S ADVICE: Muchacha! If you know it’s the “Plancha” (flat iron) making your hair thin THEN STOP USING IT MAMA! If you want straight hair in the most healthiest way possible then wrap your hair every night … Read more →