Let’s face it, even after knowing the harmful effects caused by the Brazilian Blowout treatment, people still love it!

If you don’t know what a Brazilian Blowout is, it is an expensive salon treatment that is used to straighten hair and make them smoother for up to six months. It is considered harmful because it releases formaldehyde which can cause cancer.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also declares that Brazilian Blowouts releases “unacceptable” levels of formaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen according to the U.S. federal government’s National Toxicology Program.

Everyone working in the hairstyling industry cares about their health. They want to make sure they do not experience any harmful effects by using products used in salons. In a recent study it was found that salon workers across the US are being exposed to dangerous levels of formaldehyde which may have harmful effects on their health.

In fact, hair products that contain formaldehyde are banned in Canada and other countries. So the obvious question is – why Brazilian Blowout is not banned in the US?

In the last two years, I’ve visited numerous salons across Canada, UK, and Italy for ScissorBoy TV which is my educational series for hairstylists. I have found salon owners in these countries being extremely cautious about the health and safety of their workers and their clients.

However in the US, we are still continuing to use products in salons that pose risk to public health and on-going usage of which could have broader implications.

We all know that Brazilian Blowouts are officially dangerous and I would like to know your thoughts on whether it is time for us to say bye bye to Brazilian Blowouts? Share your thoughts and views by commenting below.

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Masquerade hairstyles are in great demand during a masquerade ball as it allows you to pretend to be someone else for one night. In a way, you get a total makeover!

Masquerade is a parody of hair and fashion that embraces the imagination and creativity. Its an amazing technique since it involves using your creativity to give proper shape to your idea and take it to the end.

Masquerade hairdressing involves creating a mask and a nice head shape using artificial hair and other accessories.

In this video, the team from SanRizz London shows you what Masquerade Hairdressing is all about and also takes you through all the steps to achieve some amazing masquerade hairstyles.

If you like this video, or have more interesting tips to create hairstyles for a masquerade, feel free to leave your feedback in the comments below.

For more hairstyling and makeup tutorials, visit ScissorBoy.com

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The fashion and beauty industry is evolving every day as we continue to see new trends and concepts coming up regularly. Therefore, cosmetology education is a never ending learning process where you’ve to evolve daily as a hairdresser, nail technician or make-up professional.

To stay connected with current trends and to learn from the masters from within the industry is probably the easiest way to succeed as a hairstylist. The question is how do you do that?

The easiest way to do that is by taking up cosmetology education online through ScissorBoy. It’s a great website with a library of over 140 videos that show you how to be a fantastic hairdresser.

ScissorBoy videos cover a wide range from haircutting tutorials and fashion tips to salon business development and employee motivation tips. The best part about these videos is they are 8-10 minutes long which helps you to learn and enjoy your cosmetology education online.

Student and hairstylists who do not have sufficient time to go out and take classroom education should consider taking cosmetology education online. If not only helps you to acquire knowledge and skills of cosmetology but it also provide you an opportunity to learn from some of the best hairdressers from around the world.

Some other advantages of taking up cosmetology education online through ScissorBoy include self-paced learning opportunity, ability to watch these educational videos anywhere on your iPhone or iPad.

To know more about how cosmetology education online can help to boost your career and make you a fantastic hairdresser, subscribe to FREE cosmetology education series at ScissorBoy.com

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2012 Golden Globe Awards had the glitz, the glamour, and the gold! It was a great time in Hollywood as the best of the best were acknowledged for their work in movies and television.

Into its 69th year, 2012 Golden Globe Awards also gave us a chance to witness some amazing red carpet fashion and celebrity hairstyles. Some of this season’s hottest hair trends were updos, ponytails, and headband hairstyles.

Some stars like Angelina Jolie, Nicole Richie, Michelle Williams, Jessica Biel, and Reese Witherspoon impressed us as they got their equation of fashion, hair and makeup just right at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards.

Here are the hottest hairstyles at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards:

Nicole Richie Hairstyle

Angelina Jolie Hairstyle

Jessica Biel Hairstyle

Michelle Williams Hairstyle

Michelle Williams won the award for My Week With Marilyn in the Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy category.

Reese Witherspoon Hairstyle

Did you like these celebrity hairstyles? Who were your favorite stars to rock the 2012 Golden Globe Awards with their hair and makeup?

Learn how to achieve hottest celebrity hairstyles and makeup at ScissorBoy.com

Photo Credit: Getty Images

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The salon life is exciting and fun. Every stylist enjoys working with different clients and giving them a new look. But to become an efficient barber or stylist or nail technician, one has to undergo cosmetology education.

Every stylists has to successfully handle clients and meet their challenges. Cosmetology education teaches exactly this along with all the basics of cosmetology.

Hair and beauty industry is often used in sync with the fashion industry. Every model and every fashion show requires creative hairstyles and make-up. Therefore, cosmetologists are in such a great demand not only in salons but also in the fashion industry.

If you aspire to work with celebrities, then it is essential for you to get the best cosmetology education. If its not possible for you to attend regular classes, then you can subscribe yourself with online cosmetology education series like ScissorBoy TV.

This online TV and video education series from ScissorBoy is designed for professional hairstylists, salon owners and cosmetology students.

The primary goal of this online cosmetology education program is to provide ten minutes of high quality, step by step education and video instructions to stylists. Students also get to learn the best and latest techniques from top stylists who are regularly featured on this show.

Get your career started in the hair industry with ScissorBoy. Subscribe to ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology education program here – www.scissorboy.com

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It’s not very often that we get to see a new Paris Hilton hairstyle. The socialite prefers to stick with her blonde locks but this time she has ditched them for a darker shade.

Look at these pictures and you’ll realize that Paris has messed up with her beach blonde locks and adopted a new celebrity hairstyle by going brunette!

We wonder why Paris got brunette hair at the first place. She looks much better in blonde. Also, all her businesses are doing fairly well and they don’t seem to have a dark future. So, why this darker shade Paris?

She hasn’t reduced the length of her tresses which recently came handy when she used them to cover her modesty while posing topless for men’s magazine FHM.

Perhaps, the new Paris Hilton hairstyle is for her upcoming Beach Club chain. The first one is expected to open in Philippines and it will have nightclubs, restaurants, bars, gyms, and much more.

Tell us whether Paris Hilton Brunette hair is a hit or a miss by commenting below.

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The beginning of every year is a time when many of us make our New Year’s Resolutions. Get good grades. Lose weight. Participate in a hairstyling competition. All of these are good things, but what about that old pair of hair shears?

I think the New Year is a perfect time to change things up and give you an opportunity to buy new hair shears and feel proud about them. After all, they are the basic tool that you’re going to require all through 2012.

So why not start the New Year with a pair of ScissorBoy hair shears!

Some of the reasons why you should grab a new pair of hairstylist scissors from ScissorBoy are:

• They are manufactured from specially formulated premium Japanese Hitachi steel.
• These scissors holds a sharper edge longer than the majority of hair scissors on the market.
• All ScissorBoy shears are drop forged, unlike lower quality cast shears that may look the same but perform like cheap scissors.
• They are very comfortable and ergonomic. Hence, they are good for all styles of hair cutting with less tension and strain on the wrist.
• Some of the top hairstylists from the industry trust ScissorBoy hair shears and highly recommend it!

If you are looking to buy a new pair of shears that are sharp, comfortable, ergonomic and economic, you should definitely check out ScissorBoy hair shears.

To view entire hair scissors and shears collection for hairstylists and cosmetology students, visit ScissorBoy Store

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For Kim Kardashian, celebrating new year was an excuse to get a new hairdo! The 31-year-old chose an unflattering fringe which, well, doesn’t look too bad!

On New Year’s eve, Kim had hosted a party at TAO nightclub in Las Vegas where she was accompanied by her mother Kris Jenner. She looked fresh with a fresh new hairstyle!

Interestingly, Kim had hinted that a change in her celebrity hairstyle was coming when she wrote on her Twitter account – “i wanna a new hairstyle for tonight! should i do bangs?” and then posted a picture with her new hairstyle.

The reality star had changed her looks several times last year. That provided us, especially loyal Kim fans a chance to get inspired from her celebrity hairstyle and try out that look.

Kim Kardashian hairstyles are always a talking point for many. Her recent bangs complemented with a white fitted dress looked really trendy.

Let us see how many different celebrity hairstyles of Kim Kardashian are we going to see in 2012!

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Successful salons give lot of importance for providing customer service as it strengthens their reputation and image. A happy and satisfied client becomes your evangelist and may refer more clients. However, providing customer service is time consuming as it requires your staff to interact with your clients on a regular basis, but what if this process is automated?

Hair Salon Answering Service is the answer to make customer service fully automated!

Hair Salon Answering Service is a unique service in which live operators professionally answer your calls, delivering excellent customer service to take your company to the next level. The friendly live operators act as your salon receptionists and answer your callers in your salon’s name, professionally answering questions on salon hours and pricing.

This automated customer service is able to determine hairstylist schedules, booking your client appointments right over the phone. All Hair Salon Answering Service appointments go directly to your salon in e-mail format and include client name, contact information, and services requested (such as cut, color, blow drying, and waxing treatments). It also allows you to reschedule or cancel an appointment.

If you have an online store that sells hair shears or styling products and shampoos, Hair Salon Answering Service assists you in entering your orders and boosting your revenues. Your clients can call in at any time and the live operators will walk them through their order. The live operators are fully trained and can also help your customers choose the perfect product for their hair type!

When you run a hair salon, your staff needs to be updated about the latest styles and trends. This often requires headlining events and producing hair shows. Hair Salon Answering Service makes it easy to organize your events simply by having live operators answer your calls, reserve seats for your guests and attendees, and give event schedules.

The current economic conditions aren’t too favorable and every salon cannot afford to invest time and money in training their staff about effective customer services. Many small sized salons think of adding this responsibility to their current staff instead of hiring a dedicated salon assistant. This has its own flaws but with automated customer service, things become more easy and manageable. Do you think Hair Salon Answering Service can help your salon business?

Tweet us your thoughts! @TheScissorBoy

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Holiday parties are an occasion when everyone wants to look at their best, or even better than best. However, this year, many of us barely have money to buy expensive presents for our family, let alone a new dress for every party we’re invited to. We can still look awesome with old dress if we get a new hairstyle.

Visiting a salon to get a new hairstyle for every holiday party is not a sensible option. In such a case, buying a pair of professional hair shears and styling hair on our own is a good option. If you have basic knowledge about hairstyling, you should grab hair shears and style your own hair.

The special ScissorBoy discount on hair shears is another opportunity to avoid spending money by visiting salons. If you don’t know hair-cutting, you can still buy ScissorBoy shears and get the job done with the help of your family members. If you are a cosmetology student, you cannot ask for a better present this Christmas than a pair of brand new hairdressing scissors.

If you’re not usually the do-it-yourself hairstyle type, don’t fret, you can still achieve celebrity hairstyles for your holiday parties. You can easily recreate these looks at home and flaunt these glamorous hairstyles.

Hair Look 1: Eva Mendes

Click here to learn how you can recreate the updated version of a beehive hairstyle sported by Eva Mendes.

Hair Look 2: Natalie Portman

Do you like Natalie Portman’s Braided Bun which is a low, flirty cluster accented by side-swept bangs? If your answer is YES, click here to get step-by-step instructions on how you can recreate these looks.

Hair Look 3: Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani’s high, messy bun can be a good idea for your party hairstyle this year. You just need to wear your long hair and pull them back into a messy high bun and you are done with your hair.

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