Ladies---Watch Out!! September, October + November: Hair Fallout Doubles!

We first posted about autumnal hair fallout last November, after reading a fascinating article from Japan about hair loss during the months of September, October + November. And once again, we have been affected by this bizarre occurrence.

We are noticing MORE strands in our hairbrush. Tomorrow marks October 1st. So, we figure, we have another month of  NORMAL hair-shedding to deal with.

We find it frightening, to say the least. We don't care how NORMAL it appears to be. Finding MORE hair in one's hairbrush, is never a calming thing.

Here is the article once again, from the Japanese newspaper, 'Yomiuri Shimbun:'

...OSAKA--"Like trees shedding their leaves, autumn is the time of year when humans are said to lose the most amount of hair. Some experts attribute this to damage caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays during summer, while others say autumn is a time when much of the hair is replaced by new growth. Hair care specialists suggest gentle shampooing and getting enough sleep to maintain a healthy mane." We never knew about this.

The article, written by staff writer Michiko Nakai , goes on to explain that most heads have between 100,000 - 140,000 strands of hair, and "each strand goes through 3 phases--the anagen phase of growth, the catagen phase where the hair bulb at the base of each strand weakens, and the telogen phase when weakened hair falls off." The cycle then repeats every 5 or 6 years.

So, how much hair fallout is normal?

 

According to the article...."An average of 100 strands of hair fall out as part of this cycle per day, but according to some studies, this rate increases twofold from September to November."

 

We're not sure how many of you have noticed more hair in your hairbrush, but we thought we would bring this to your beauty attention, in case you start to experience the same.

Jessica Alba Debuts Shorter Hairstyle And Trendy, Dip-Dyed Ombre Color

Alright...So when does actress Jessica Alba ever look lousy?

Probably rarely.

The glam mom of two had everyone's attention at last evening's 'ALMA Awards Show.'. We LOVED her sophisticated ensemble of a silky white blouse with frilly sleeves and maxi skirt that dazzled in silver + black beading.

The hair was a few inches shorter. We suspect that Jessica merely had her long extensions removed.

The new do was designed by celeb stylist Andy Lecompte. It features that ombre, dip-dyed 2-tone look we've discussed in 2 recent posts here at BeautyTipToday.com. Jessica is now sporting a center-parted, blunt, wavy hairstyle a few inches below her shoulders.

Apparently, the 2-tone, dip-dyed hair is still HOT, especially out in Hollywood.

If you want to copy the look, remember to FIGHT the frizz!!

Target has the entire John Frieda Frizz Ease collection to keep your locks all bouncy + healthy like Jessica Alba's.

Kim + Kanye Do Paris And London In Relaxed Fashion Chic Way

Kim + Kanye.

From Paris to London. Private planes to  fancy hotels.

It's ALL good, as they say.

We like the laid-back look the super celebrity couple was jet-setting around in yesterday.

Although Kim K could pull off any hair color--dark hair is her BEST friend, and the sooner she figures this out, the better.

We are guessing the blonde Beyoncé-look will be no more after a few more weeks.

While hanging in Europe, Kim hid under a big brown floppy fedora, long, belted camel coat, grey tee shirt and leggings and lace-up stiletto booties.

Kanye had on ripped jeans, long white tee and gold chain.

Kim's been photographed in brown fedoras a few times now. Check this one out some years ago:

Want Kim K's laid-back boho chic?

 

Then pick up your own big brown, floppy fedora.

 

 We found this one at e4hats.com ($47.99).

Stacy London Goes Ombre: Hideous Or Hot?

Is this a simple case of , er.....'What Not to Wear?'

We all love Stacy London, the host of the great, makeover TV show, but we're wondering why the fashion star let a famous colorist do this to her glorious graying mane?!

NYC's Rita Hazan is obviously loving the ombre hair color she created on the glam 44-year-old.

Hey, we're all for the latest, dip-dyed trends, but this do ain't doing it for us.

Maybe over 40 is a what NOT to do for loud, ombre hair?

We're not sure..... And we recently poked fun at Ke$ha's new rainbow bright, dip-dyed strands?!

We believe that Khloe Kardashian sports some of the loveliest ombre hair highlights in Hollywood.

Maybe, this just isn't the best pic of Stacy London's new ombre hair. If you would like to keep up with the popular trend, you CAN do it at home, too, with good results.

Try a box of this: L'Oreal Feria Wild Ombre ($12.99, at L'OrealParisUSA).

Will You Get Your Glamglow On For Smooth, Clear Skin?

Okay....Let's get the steep price out of the way. This small 1.7 oz. jar is NOT cheap at $69. BUT------the stuff works! If you're looking for a youthful, smooth, clear complexion, your search is over.

It's called Glamglow Youthmud, and you can find it at Sephora.

The unusual mud mask is made from french sea clay, volcanic pumice rock + green tea leaf pieces. Yes, it's strange-looking. And it takes ONLY 10 minutes to dry and do it's exfoliating magic. Your face will TINGLE while it's working.

So---what does Glamglow Youthmud do?

The company promises this:

"This mud mask leaves skin noticeably radiant and glowing. It works with the body's natural moisturizing collagen to provide gentle resurfacing exfoliation and helps to leave skin smoother, brighter, and softer. While providing tighter skin texture and tighter pores, it provides a more youthful appearance and absorbs impurities without removing natural oils."

It's like getting a professional facial in your own home.

Use it 2x a week and watch your skin GLOW!

Ke$ha Radiant in Rainbow Dip-Dyed Hair?

Okay...we're just plain old to think that singer Ke$ha looks cool with her rainbow-colored highlights.

It seems just a bit too tacky/juvenile for us. But, hey-----what do we know?

Ke$ha has a unique style all her own. And we give her props for being fashion/beauty fearless.


The star was in New York City to promote her 2nd album 'Warrior.' She is currently on tour.

If you would like to try the fun, bright rainbow highlights like Ke$ha's sporting, you CAN do it with Kool-Aid.

Oh yeah, you heard us right.

We found the rainbow hair recipe for you to follow here. This comes courtesy from me-loves-me.blogspot.com.

Would you try this rainbow bright trend?

Want Hot Lips? Try D & G Monica (Bellucci) Lipsticks For Fall!

Let's be honest. Italy's Monica Bellucci is a stunning woman at ANY age. The actress and face of Dolce & Gabbana fashion/beauty is killin' it at 49!

And the designers have introduced a great line of lipsticks named after her:

Monica Lipstick Collection ($33, at Sephora).

One of the hot Monica shades is Chic Monica, a lovely magenta-pink berry hue.

Actress Heather Graham wore the shade beautifully at last evening's Met Opera in NYC.

How do we know?

The girls over at glamour.combeauty got the scoop from Heather's makeup artist:

"We opted for a deep pink berry-stained mouth to avoid her looking overdone," Nick Barose says. And that shade was Chic Monica.

We think D&G's 'Chic Monica' is Fall's-Must-Have hue!

Mama mia!!