Colour Explosion Party: T-12 days

Red heads have a reputation for being temperamental, passionate, and wild! But the diverse shades of red, running from the deepest auburn to the brightest carrot top, show that no two are alike — in looks or personality! Let’s explore some other “red myths” and look at the benefits of red.

Does it cost more to insure a red car?

It probably costs a good bit to insure this sweet ride, but no, it’s a myth that insurance premiums are higher for red cars.

Are Redheads More Sensitive to Pain?

It seems that red hair is attributed in part to a gene mutation called melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) which also influences a group of receptors in the brain regarding sensitivity to pain. A 2009 study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association showed that redheads were indeed more sensitive to pain and needed more anesthesia for dental procedures. “We have different receptors for pain in our body, and those receptors respond differently, whether you’re taking aspirin or acetaminophen,” Stelian Serban, MD, director of acute and chronic inpatient pain service and an assistant professor of anesthesiology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, as quoted in WebMD.

Healthy Red Foods

An apple a day …? Apparently apples aid in digestion, helping to keep you regular. Strawberries help lower cholesterol, and cherries can lower your blood pressure. Beets are touted as one of the newest “super foods.” My personal favorite on a weekend morning? A spicy Bloody Mary.

Ready to try a new shade of red? If not on your hair, how about on your nails or lips? Call Indulge Salons at 717.846.4424 to see how we can spice up your looks with RED!

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I am so excited about the upcoming  Colour Explosion Party at Indulge Salons that I am going to focus my blog entries for the next few weeks on color—just color. Color is perceived differently by each person, has an enormous impact in how it affects our attitude, and how it generally makes us feel.  Color Theory is the actual study of how color affects people, as individuals and in a group. The science of it all is fascinating.

Over the next few weeks I will share little snippets of color facts like whether or not it is true that it costs more to insure a red car, how a pink drunk tank effects it’s “visitors,” and how color affects the taste of food.

But let’s not lose sight of how color plays such an important role in our looks. Is it true that blondes have more fun? I’m not sure, but there is a study that suggests they are paid more and marry wealthier men!  Did you know that redheads are more sensitive to pain? And how do we perceive greying on men differently than on women?

I’d love to get you involved in this conversation about color—whether you have questions about how to keep your color from fading so quickly, or stories about color choices gone bad—I really want to hear from you.  I might even be willing to put up with a dumb blonde joke or two.

Comment on this post or email us at [email protected].

I am so excited about the new Illumina hair color that offers subtle, multi-faceted, luxurious lights for your hair. I performed many of these this week in preparation for our newest hair color trends and I must say this is one of the most fun and exciting techniques I’ve learned. This technique is designed to bring out natural looking lights in your hair—as though you have been in the sun. Imagine if you will what it is like to be underwater in a pool and opening your eyes to see the light diffusing colors through the top of the water. This is similar to how Illumina diffuses light in 4–5 tones throughout your hair.

This technique can be performed on reds, brunettes, and blondes and should be customized for your skin tone. It is a low maintenance color after initial application. All you have to do is have your color at the root maintained every 4 weeks and a color balance every other time to even out and refresh the tones on the hair.

Josh Wood is the Professional Global Creative Director of Colour for Wella, the creators of Illumina. Josh, one of the leading haircolorists in the world, explains:

“For me ILLUMINA COLOR conjures up daylight for hair – a shine and luminescence that shows the personality within hair. With this product we translated the need for light in hair. The challenge was to make hair seem alight with sunshine, so we’ve achieved the vision of the colour result… as well as ensuring kindness and health to hair.”

(see this link to a Josh Wood video for more)

Call Indulge Salons if you have questions or to schedule an appointment at 717.846.4424. Check out the window posters at 2801 East Market St, York PA 17402 or go to our website at www.indulgesalon.com for more information.

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