Here’s where Colorado’s facial hair loyalties lie
Here’s where Colorado’s facial hair loyalties lie, according to study By: Nick Wills DENVER (KDVR) – To some, it’s been a topic of discussion reserved solely for the grizzly and gruff, but following the recent release of a pristinely trimmed study, both beard-havers and have-nots from across Colorado can now weigh in on regional stances regarding facial hair fashion. The month leading into December carries the nickname “No Shave November,” which is a reference to the month-long preserving of the hair that grows from one’s face. With the colder months comes a need to bundle up, and for those capable of cultivating a natural face warmer, known alternatively as a beard or mustache, November is the month for building your facial hair’s wintry foundations. Experts over at StyleSeat, realizing that there are differences in approaches to this follicle-focused art form, have broken down the favorite beard and mustache style that the residents of each state hold aloft and which ones that belong in a clog in the drain of your sink. Where Colorado’s facial hair loyalties lie When it comes to the national consensus, StyleSeat’s study revealed that the most popular beard styles are as follows: The Goatee The Full Beard Mutton Chops Chin Straps Coloradans didn’t veer too far from the median on this vector with full beards winning the most popular beard style for the Centennial State. According to the national consensus, the most popular mustache styles are: English Pencil Lampshade Coloradans again stuck with the pack regarding the style of facial covering that naturally forms just above the average male mouth. The study showed that the state’s favorite style was English. There is a wide array of occurrences that could lead to the loss of your facial hair during the time of year when it’s needed most. So, for those of you maintaining your beard, mustache or patch of soul, be sure to keep your trimmer charged, your facial hair hydrated and always be ready to provide “beard-motional support” for those still striving to join the non-shaving masses next November. If you need a little help with your beard, come on into the Mug Shoppe
How to Determine Your Hair Type
How to Determine Your Hair Type By: Prose Proper hair care is important not just for outward appearances, but also for your overall health. Different techniques are required to treat specific hair types. One of the easiest ways to maximize your hair care efforts is to make sure you know your hair type and are treating it accordingly. The best way to do this is to take a hair type quiz. Having a better understanding of your hair type can help you select products that will be the most beneficial to you. How well do you care for your hair? Take our hair type quiz below to find out. Five-minute hair type quiz Hair appearance Let’s start with your hair appearance. To accurately determine your hair type, let it dry naturally after your next wash. Once your hair has air-dried without product being added, is it: Straight? (with no curls) Wavy? (s-shaped curves) Curly? (prominent and defined loops) Tight Curls? (includes spirals and coils) Undefined coils? (varied curls and coils) Most people are able to easily recognize these hair types to identify which main category they fall into. Each category of hair has subqualities that help define each hair type. In fact, there are many different types of curls or coils and it can be hard to pinpoint where you fall exactly. Some people even have multiple curl patterns. If you’re someone who has multiple textures, choose the one that is most prominent throughout. Hair structure Once you know your primary hair type, it’s time to identify your hair structure. This is usually done by a strand test, which can be conducted by either sight or touch. For this hair type quiz, we’ll use the touch method, since it helps to more accurately determine the diameter of your hair. Take a piece of hair in between your fingers and rub it back and forth. If you don’t feel anything, your hair type is considered fine. If you can feel the hair in between your fingers your hair type is medium. If your hair feels thick in between your fingers , then your hair type is coarse. Hair porosity Your hair’s ability to absorb moisture and natural ingredients from sustainably sourced products is known as your hair porosity. Knowing your hair porosity can help you take better care of your hair because you’ll know how well it can retain protein and moisture. Let’s find out your hair porosity: Low porosity: Usually takes a long time to dry without using a blow dryer or other heat sources. This hair type has difficulty absorbing hair care products. Balanced porosity: Generally easy to maintain and has a natural bounce. Additionally, it can be easily styled without using a large amount of product. High porosity: Tends to dry quickly. Moisture can leave the hair just as easily as it can be absorbed. It usually requires a large quantity of hair product and may occasionally fizz. Unsure of how to determine your hair porosity? A common way is by doing the float test. Place a piece of hair in a glass of room temperature water. If the hair floats, then you probably have low porosity. Hair that sinks slowly is an indicator of even porosity, whereas hair that sinks immediately means that your hair might have high porosity. You can also do other tests, such as spraying your hair with water and observing how long it takes to be absorbed. For example, hair that absorbs water quickly is a sign of high porosity hair. Scalp moisture The final section of this hair type quiz is designed to determine your scalp moisture. Which of these three scalp types most resembles your hair? Dry: Your hair strands are protected by sebum, a wax-like substance that helps prevent brittleness. If your scalp is dry and itchy, it’s usually from a lack of sebum being produced, which can lead to breakage. Oily: Does your hair feel greasy? Due to an overproduction of sebum, your hair may be attracting dirt, triggering a chemical reaction that may irritate the scalp and lead to dandruff. Balanced: A balanced scalp has an even amount of oil production. Now that you know your hair type come on in and we can help you with a great cut, style and product recommendations to keep your hair living its best life. Mug Shoppe
Aluram Shampoos & Conditioners
Aluram Shampoos & Conditioners Finding your perfect Match! by Alluram We all look forward to wash day, but finding cleansers and conditioners can be a task. Differences in hair types can result in major trial and errors for the perfect find in products. What works for your favorite online influencer might not be the right fit for you, no matter how much they tell you it’s life changing. We believe in having enough options for you and your clients, while still keeping your retail shelves affordable. Whether you’re a new stylist wanting to understand our offerings better, or a client with no idea what you need- we’re breaking down our shampoos and conditioners so you can ensure your hair will look and feel it’s best! Daily Regime Our Daily Shampoo and Conditioner are recommended for fine to medium hair types. The daily shampoo helps detoxify by attracting and removing impurities and sebum buildup. This regime is packed with fatty acids, antioxidants, and maco-nutrients to keep your scalp and hair hydrated and moisturized. The daily conditioner will leave your hair feeling beyond smooth while leaving your hair with extra body and fullness. Moisturizing Regime Our Moisturizing duo is amazing! This shampoo and conditioner combo is extra moisturizing and hydrates dry hair and scalp. These are recommended for medium to course hair, but If you struggle with dry brittle hair, this one’s for you too! Fatty acids, antioxidants, and macro-nutrients are packed in both of these to promote healthy, stronger hair. While helping to prevent split ends, this duo will also be a game-changer to help turn your dry hair to silky smooth in no time! Curl Regime Calling all curly q’s! This Curl Combo is for you! Our curl shampoo washes away impurities, leaving frizz-free & healthier looking curls. The curl conditioner softens and detangles unmanageable, frizzy curls while restoring a lustrous shine! Both of these products are lightweight formulas that help restore and smooth curls without weighing hair down. Prickly Pear is a stand out ingredient in these products to help give elasticity & shine, giving your curls more definition and less frizz! If you want healthy, bouncy curls.. this regime should be your staple! Finding clean beauty shampoos and conditioners can be trying, but we’ve made it a little less complicated. Our ingredients are simple and clean while leaving you with outstanding results no matter what your hair type may be. We want to know what your favorite duo is to use in your shower! Let us know on Instagram (@alurambeauty) and be sure to follow us for updates on new product launches. We may just have a little something up our sleeves for 2023 you won’t want to miss! Clean Beauty, Clear Conscience Aluram