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She not a natural bleach blonde?! and the color is Pink – not lavender. AND this isn’t a “new do” anyone that has dyed their hair an unnatural color knows it fades super fast. Those aren’t highlights, it’s what’s leftover from her letting the pink runout. Obviously the roots show it’s not a new dye job – it’s her being lazy or giving her hair a break before it falls out.

I like the cut, but the pink has to go. Go blonde for a while, but eventually she will have to go back to her dark because bleaching and coloring blonde is very damaging to DARK hair. she is too young and the roots come in way too fast for up keep. Dark hair is way to coarse compared to blondes, and in the end, she will go back to her dark because it will never grow. She’ll end up like Gaga and Spears, Hair extensions forever. Thus, FAKE hair! Guys like feeling “real” hair. IT’S NICE FOR a CHANGE, BUT GO BACK TO DARK EVENTUALLY.

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My Moustache is currently celebrating his first birthday, and so it seems like an apt occasion to look back over our first year together.  hopefully, my experiences may be of help to those caring for new-borns in this, the moustache season of Movember.

As a new parent with relatively little experience in these things, it has been a hectic year.  Certainly it has been a wonderful experience, full of joyous moments as I noticed slight developments and maturations in my moustache, as he grew and his character developed.  As with any parent, I glow with pride as I reminisce about this year’s highlights; the first compliments he received, his first haircut, and his first kiss.

However, it has also been a steep learning curve.  there have been, quite literally, close shaves; and his confidence has been knocked at times when somebody has laughed in his face, screaming ‘Call that a moustache?!?’  The adolescent period was certainly a struggle, full of angst, arguments and solvent abuse – a bottle of hair dye which led to horrific clashes with his siblings, the eyebrows.  The embarrassment only faded with time (and repeated washing).

It seems like only yesterday when, at the age of 23, I took my first timid steps into the world of facial hair.  ‘You’re playing a man’s game now son, there’s no room for error.’ my father’s advice stayed with me, resurfacing every time my top lip didn’t look tip top.  Whenever I gave my moustache a stroke and felt how young and slight he was, I remembered with shame the hairy slug my own father has had ever since before I was born.

But a year it has been, and Movember is on us again.  All around me I see new parents with new baby moustaches.  Are they receiving the support and encouragement that they need in these testing few weeks?  Whilst some are bold, hirsute handlebars from the word go; other moustaches are stubborn stubble that require coaxing and encouragement.

My concern is for these Movember participants that become highly embarrassed by their slow-sprouting moustaches, those that anxiously glance in shop windows to try in vain to discern definition and hair density.  They fuss and they worry: is he getting along with the other moustaches? is he the right size for his age?  Are the bigger moustaches going to bully him?  Are the ladies going to take to him, or are they going to be prickled by his prickliness?

I know these worries because I have been through them.  Even though my ‘tash is now one of seniority and sagacity (ahem!), I have played host to the pangs of despair, and have spent hours staring into the bathroom mirror straining my top lip in an effort to increase the rate of growth.  I too have been there, shrinking back into the corner of the pub after a big brute, overflowing with testosterone, compared his philtrum forest to my feeble fuzz.

My advice to those who, like I did, find themselves in this emasculating position is ‘stay in there, buddy, your time will come!’  you and your timid ‘tash are not alone, there are others out there who are suffering too.  Don’t be overwhelmed by those parents who regularly post ‘Hey, check out my awesome tash’ updates, that bray with jocular ebullience, that go on and on about how ‘Hemingway’ their moustache is.   Understand that the world today is a difficult place for moustaches to be born into.  Young moustaches everywhere are subjected to pressures to be manly and to grow up before their time.  These pressures, if not handled correctly, can wreak havoc with one’s confidence.  it is up to us parents to take time to nurture our moustaches, and to develop a bond of understanding between parent and child.

Ultimately, a moustache is a thing of sophistication, and maturity; of subtlety and patience.  Remember, a moustache is for life, not just for Movember.

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Damage from music is not always permanent, but some audiologists have seen mp3-inflicted issues so strong that hearing aids were needed

Portable music players may be contributing to permanent hearing loss among many casual listeners, gradually leading to the inability to discern speech. An iPod’s maximum volume is more than 10 times as loud as the recommended listening setting, audiologists say, and the sensory damage caused by prolonged listening is irreversible.

Since the iPod was introduced in 2001, hearing loss has been an obvious problem among young patients of Brian Fligor, an audiologist at the Boston Children’s Hospital.

“It depends on what you call major hearing loss, but there are a couple of cases (among children and teenagers) where using headphones contributed to a person’s hearing loss that was enough that they needed to use hearing aids,” Fligor said. these cases generally involved other factors contributing to the problem but were mainly music-related.

Hearing damage from loud music is not always permanent, but prolonged exposure to loud noise can lead to health problems such as hypertension and tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.

The biggest concern is that as hearing worsens over time, people may lose some ability to distinguish consonants and understand speech.

MUSIC-INDUCED HEARING LOSS

Noise-induced hearing loss occurs, simply, when sensitive cells in the inner ear are exposed to loud noises. these “hair cells,” which convert sound energy into electrical impulses that are sent to the brain, can’t grow back once they are damaged.

According to the National Institutes of Health, “long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 decibels can cause hearing loss” — noise louder than city traffic but not as loud as a lawnmower. The louder the sound, the shorter the time it takes to damage hair cells.

At maximum volume, an iPod reaches about 103 decibels, which can cause permanent hearing loss in a matter of minutes while listening through ear buds. In-ear headphones, like the earbuds that come with an iPod, send loud music straight into your ear and directly toward sensitive cells.

Noise-amplifying headphones, such as the kind DJs might use in clubs to hear over background club music, can produce louder sounds and take less time to cause irreversible damage. just 15 minutes of listening at 100 dB can be harmful, according to the NIH.

Hearing loss among musicians can affect their abilities to discern pitch, perceive loudness, and recognize where sounds are coming from, according to Kathy Peck, executive director of Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers. Peck said she has noticed a trend among DJs and hip-hop artists losing their ability to hear bass frequencies.

“If you lose your low end, that’s like hearing a train go by, so that’s very dangerous,” Peck said, as opposed to losing the ability to detect high frequencies like birds chirping.

After years of performing, David Beltran has started to notice that he has trouble recognizing lower frequencies through his left ear, and deep voices sound muffled when he talks on the phone on his left side.

The 27-year-old Chicago DJ said that people in his industry often have no choice but to have their headphones at maximum volume for hours at a time — and they often must stand near monitor speakers, adding to the problem.

“I know a lot of musicians who have experience with some form of hearing damage,” said Beltran, who has tried to better monitor his own volume limit since noticing the problem. “When I’m working with other DJs, they’ll have it as loud as possible. that to me is a sign that these older guys are going deaf.”

PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYERS

For regular iPod users, the negative effects of loud listening might not be immediately noticeable.

“Noise-induced hearing loss or music-induced hearing loss happens very slowly over time,” said audiologist Cory Portnuff. “I think in a few years we’ll be able to see some effects of music players on hearing, but we’re still easily five to 10 years away from seeing larger scale effects.”

Portnuff has been studying the effect of portable music players on hearing loss as part of his doctoral dissertation at the University of Colorado. Studies on the hearing effects of portable music players have been around for decades, first looking at cassette and CD players. Portnuff’s research is the first to use a monitoring device attached to participants’ iPods to take away the unpredictability of self-reporting.

Consistent with previous research, his study found that people will increase their listening levels in proportion to background noise. But he said the most interesting or, rather, concerning result of the study was finding that 17 percent of the people monitored were putting themselves at risk for music-induced hearing loss from daily activities, exceeding the maximum allowable dosage for the day.

“It’s a small but substantial group, about one in six people that are putting themselves at risk for hearing loss,” Portnuff said. “That on its own is not a huge number, but when you think about the number of iPods in the world, we start to get a little concerned.”

The biggest concern is that as hearing worsens over time, people may lose some ability to distinguish consonants and understand speech.

Most people are exposed to the problem throughout their lives, though the change is gradual. Some jobs require prolonged exposure to loud noises, such as those in factories or on construction sites. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recognizes the risk, limiting workers to 40 hours per week while exposed to noise at 85 to 90 dBA. even then, it’s acknowledged that this doesn’t necessarily protect against hearing damage.

As Beltran recognized a little too late, it’s an occupational hazard for musicians. But going home and listening too loudly to a portable music player increases the risk.

“The best cure is prevention,” Peck said. “We only have one set of ears — there are no spare parts.”

Portnuff recommended casual music listeners follow the “80-90 rule”: listen at 80 percent volume (about 90 dBA) for 90 minutes, then let your ears rest. Sensitive cells are like batteries that need to recharge after a while.

“My car is capable of driving 120 miles an hour down the streets, but as a society we set speed limits because those are safer,” he said. “We need to set some sort of speed limit for music listening.”

Image: John T. Takai/Shutterstock.

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Scent with love

7:00am Saturday 10th December 2011 in Lifestyle

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Give the gift of good scent this Christmas. Lisa Haynes reveals how to find your fragrant favourite and choose perfume presents.

could the days of the perfume bottle be numbered? Plans are afoot for a ’swallowable perfume’ that turns skin into an atomiser, and Estee Lauder recently launched scent-infused tattoo transfers for a different spin on their Sensuous Nude fragrance.

But picture your dressing table devoid of your favourite perfume. Surely part of the pleasure is the drama of spritzing and those opulent bottles?

in the winter especially, your fragrance is as important as your sparkly party frock. A soul-warming scent can really get you into festive mode – and make for a pleasing stocking filler.

Antonia Bellanca, the perfumer behind Antonia’s Flowers fragrance, sets the mood: “Imagine a really fabulous winter’s night – you wear your favourite fragrance to go to dinner and then on to a party. throughout the evening your fragrance mingles with the different smells – the wine, flowers on the table, tobacco smoke and people closest to you.

“That’s the scent I love most – fragrance after you’ve had it on for hours.”

whether you’re scent shopping for yourself or a special someone, hit the high notes with our fragrance buying guide.

:: Festive fragrance Indulge in some sensual therapy to get you into the festive spirit. And ’spirits’ are quite the tonic in fragrances right now, with a trend for intoxicating party-inspired ingredients such as tobacco, gin, rum and cognac.

Penhaligon’s new Juniper Sling (from £78) includes cinnamon, orange brandy and gin – you can practically drink in the heady scent.

“When it’s cold outside, what better feeling than wrapping up warm with an enveloping fragrance,” says Georgina Blake, fragrance trainer for KGA.

“Powdery musky or chypre scents create this effect. Something with soft, comforting ingredients like iris, or a dry, mossy, yet radiant chypre family would be great on wintery days.”

Think seduction, warmth and gourmand notes like liquorice, brown sugar and black cherry for a Christmas party spritz. Blake recommends a rich sensual jasmine fragrance like Bvlgari’s Jasmin Noir EDP (from £59) for the perfect winter evening scent.

:: Perfect potion when you’re seeking a stellar perfume for somebody else, the rules change.

“Don’t assume that your favourite fragrance will automatically be theirs. Remember scents react slightly differently on each skin,” Blake advises.

“Think about the personality of the person you’re buying for, as that will help you select the character of fragrance that best suits them.”

many women gravitate towards a single signature fragrance rather than a scent wardrobe, so try and pin down a perfume that ticks all the boxes. What fragrance bottle would look at home in their bedroom? What kind of brand would they be excited by?

Perfume is one of the most personal gifts you can give as our sense of smell is so intrinsically linked to our emotions and memories.

Selecting the right scent for a loved one really shows you know them well, but if you’re struggling Blake suggests a popular classic fragrance. “Choose a scent that will appeal to lots of people; something fresh, floral and woody like Issey Miyake’s L’Eau d’Issey gift set (£50.50) would make a great present for any woman.”

:: Scent saviours Indecision at the perfume counter? You’re not alone. More than half of all people buy a new scent before finishing an old bottle, so it’s no surprise 58% use different fragrances for different occasions, according to a recent poll by the Perfume Shop.

when you’re buying for another, if in doubt try a sampler box set like Vivabox (£36.99) which gives a fussy fragrance connoisseur seven minis to spritz and a voucher to exchange for their full-sized favourite.

A box set featuring multiple perfumes is another short cut to a happy scent recipient. Estee Lauder’s Pen Pals gift (£34) includes three fragrance best-sellers in handbag-sized rollerballs.

Fragrance combining is the ultimate create-your-own nirvana for those that want a unique lingering scent as they walk down the street.

Blow the budget on Jo Malone’s Customised Fragrance Combining Collection (£230) or encourage experimentation with five favourites from their Christmas Cologne Collection (£62). It’s a sure-fire ticket to seventh scent heaven.

:: Perfume pointers Don’t be overwhelmed by the mingling aromas at the perfume counters. Get a nose for the perfect fragrance gift with these tips: :: Never decide on a fragrance by the first spray and intensity of the top notes. Let the scent develop on skin to give you a more accurate idea.

:: Ask the perfumery assistant to tell you about the concept behind the fragrance or ingredients used so you can bring the perfume to life when you present it.

:: Request a sample to give alongside your chosen fragrance and keep the receipt if you’re uncertain. Your recipient can try the sample on their skin first before opening the fragrance packaging.

:: If you already know which scent you want to buy, impress on Christmas morning with a gift set or coffret, saving money on individual prices and allowing your loved one to layer their favourite fragrance.

:: Don’t assume the smallest size of fragrance is the best value. It may be cheaper initially to purchase 30ml instead of 100ml, but the largest size is often better value.

:: Stockists Bvlgari: 0844 800 3752/www.houseoffraser.co.uk Estee Lauder: 0800 054 2444/www.esteelauder.co.uk Issey Miyake: 0844 800 3752/www.houseoffraser.co.uk Jo Malone: 0870 034 2411/www.jomalone.co.uk Penhaligon’s: 0800 716108/www.penhaligons.com Vivabox: 0800 9888 660/www.theperfumeshop.com Tried & tested :: Browhaus Lash Curl Up, £48, Covent Garden, London (www.browhaus.com/uk). Similar treatments available nationwide – ask for a ‘lash lift’.

During the party season, big lashes are everyone’s favourite beauty accessory. Bored of wasted hours sticking on false eyelashes for nights out, I wanted a more permanent solution to get enviable eyes. Step forward Browhaus’s Lash Curl Up, a lash lift ‘perm’ available at many salons nationwide. Browhaus offer two options, ‘the Barbie’ (doll-like exaggerated lashes) or ‘natural look’. being a first timer, I opted for a natural-looking curl. the therapist informed me my lashes were dark, long but straight making me an ideal candidate (for maximum effect, a lash tint may be advisable for those with lighter lashes). First, my lower lashes were taped down, then the therapist used a small rod and applied a whiffy formula to my top lashes to curl them, essentially a perming solution. I was left to relax in a cosy reclined chair for around 20 minutes with pads taped to my eyes, which were painlessly removed. I’m warned not to wear mascara or cleanse my eyes for at least 24 hours to let my lashes set. the effects were instantly eye-opening – even make-up free – with the curl making my lashes look much longer and more visible. you can pile on the mascara for a more dramatic look. Despite the strong chemicals used to lift my lashes, I didn’t feel I lost any more than usual and the effects lasted almost two months. Goodbye eyelash curlers, falsies and glue, you’re surplus to lash requirements.

buy it now Forget Botox, the bee-sting effect is the new buzz in anti-ageing. the latest product to hit the shelves brings high-tech, purified bee venom skincare to the masses. the Manuka Doctor Bee Venom range is available at Holland & Barrett nationwide, priced from £14.99 but the hero product to make a beeline for is the Rejuvenating Face Mask, £49.99 (www.hollandandbarrett.com).

Beauty bulletin :: Lip sorcery you don’t need to spend a fortune to get an A-lister look. Harry Potter star Emma Watson recently named ChapStick as her make-up bag must-have. in an interview for US website Style.com, she said: “I love ChapStick. I am like a purist. 100% drugstore, that does it for me.” the Original lip balm, £1.22, has recently been joined by limited edition Lip Kits in Cherry, Apple and Strawberry, £3.99, available nationwide and online at www.chapstick.co.uk :: Recessionista alert If you’re on a scent mission, make a stop at Boots. the store is offering up to half price off selected fine fragrance until December 27, including DKNY, Versace, Burberry and Calvin Klein. Christmas gifts in the beauty aisles are also three for two.

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