Andrew Ashton - La Posh Salon
Dear Andrew Ashton,
My daughter’s hair is very long and she is interested in donating it to “Locks For Love.” What are the requirements from donating hair to that organization?
Linda, Oldsmar
Dear Linda,
That’s wonderful that your daughter would like to donate her hair to “Locks For Love!” In order for her donation to be used for a youth-specific wig, your daughter will need to provide 10 inches of non-bleached hair. The hair may be color treated but cannot be bleached. Hair can also be donated if it is less than 10 inches in length, but this hair will be used toward the creation of an adult wig. Please come by LaPosh Salon as we would be happy to help your daughter with sending off her generous donation.
Dear Andrew Ashton,
I am stuck in a hair rut! With warm weather arriving, I would love some ideas of ways I could wear my hair up and still be on trend. Hair help now!
Alicia, Tampa
Dear Alicia,
If your hair is very straight, you may want to give you hair a little bit of ‘bend’ with a curling iron or velcro/hot rollers. One simple and stylish look is a take on the basic ponytail. Here’s how you can achieve it: Put some back combing (or teasing) in the crown of your head, then pull the hair back into a low pony tail. If you want a part in the front, put that in first then pull everything back into the low pony tail. The pony tail can be off to one side or centered, but the key is to keep it low. Take the pony tail and loosely wrap it around itself. Don’t worry about how organized it is – just that it is balanced and secure with bobby pins. For a bit more youthful look, pull out a section of hair in the front before securing in the pony tail. Braid this section and then secure back into the finished bun. Remember, the key to this look is to ensure its not perfect so have fun with it!
