By: Denise Zingale Travis / D’MAZ Lifestyle Salon (216) 292-HAIR (4247) 

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By: Denise Zingale / D’MAZ Lifestyle Salon

A bad hair day for someone with curly, wavy, or somewhere-in-between hair can be a disaster. You can use sprays, mousse, gels and more to try to tame it, but sometimes you just need to bring out the big guns and show your hair who is boss. Many well-kept individuals swear by the flat iron as a daily weapon in the battle against bad hair days.

The flat iron sadly was not always in our arsenal, but came into focus just before the turn of the century in 1872 by Parisian man named Marcel Grateau. Marcel used heated metal rods to style and straighten hair into the most popular styles which women deemed as the “Marcel Wave”.

It took over 30 years for a major advance to come to the market, but in 1909 Isaac K. Shero invented the first hair straightener to use a flat surface rather than rods. Two flat irons were heated and pressed together to smooth out curls.

Just a few years later, the first hair straightener to resemble what we associate with today hit the stage courtesy of Scottish Heiress, Lady Jennifer Bell Schofield. This double plated heated iron was hinged in the center to clamp and unclamp from the hair.

Even after this invention, many women, in a desperate attempt to kill the curls, would lay their little heads down on their mother’s ironing tables and take a scalding and dangerous clothes iron to their hair. Most were helped in this seemingly insane task by their very own family. Thankfully, that method was swiftly carried away after the 1960’s and we moved forward with the Lady Jennifer’s design.

From there, well, the rest is history. Much like the hairdryer things became safer as the years passed by. Most straighteners on the market today are made with ceramic or steel plates and plastic handles. As you look into your cabinets today, be thankful for the many people who singed their locks so you could look fabulous!

Have a great hair day!

By: Denise Zingale Travis / D’MAZ Salon
Master Hairdresser, Permanent Wave Specialist, and Colorist

1. Squeeze-dry your hair
GENTLY wring water from your hair post shampooing & conditioning. Less friction results in less frizzing. To speed up drying time and prevent the use of excessive thermal heat, wring hair gently with paper towels to absorb more water before blow-drying.

2. Tend to your scalp not just your hair
Clarifying shampoos do not sufficiently cleanse product buildup on the scalp which can result in clogged hair follicles, weakened hair strands and slow hair growth. Apply an astringent to the scalp once a week with a cotton ball, then shampoo with professionally recommended shampoo and conditioner.

3. Wash your hair before receiving a color service
The colorist needs to see your actual hair color to determine successful desired results. Product buildup can make the hair look darker than what it really is and unwashed hair does not make the color take better – it can actually prevent hair color from processing effectively.

4. Do not over use “Protein” treatments or conditioners
Actual protein treatments or conditioners help to reinforce weak hair but should only be used when professionally recommended.Over use of “protein” on the hair can cause buildup resulting in dry, brittle hair and breakage.

5. Use a Humidifier (moist air)
Dry air from either climate conditions or working in a building that pumps air (hot or cold) in can result in lifeless, flat, dry, and flyaway hair. Use professionally recommended moisturizing hair products and regularly run a humidifier to help put moisture back into the air.

D’MAZ Salon Disclaimer: This article is provided solely for general information only. It is in no way intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any form of hair/scalp issues or problems and should not be depended upon as a substitute for any consultations with qualified health professionals.

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Cleveland Woman’s Journal

Denise compares salon hair care products against drug store products to help you understand what you are getting for your money.  Learn a few things you may not know and make the right choice for you!

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As your body ages, your hair changes…

August – September 2013 – Cleveland Woman’s Journal, East Edition

By Denise Zingale Travis

Hair changes every 5 to 7 years.  As our body ages, we see changes in our hair texture.  The hair of a newborn is very soft & fine.  The diameter of the hair thickens as we enter childhood and early adolescence.  As we age and move into adulthood and older, usually beginning in our 40’s and 50’s, the hair begins to change again, becoming “finer” or “thinner” and/or “wiry” or “frizzy”.  Add to the causes of your hair texture changing, hormonal imbalances, medications, diet, and genetics. So what can you do?  (READ ENTIRE ARTICLE)

July 2013 – Cleveland Plain Dealer – Cleveland.com

Article and Photo’s By Allison Carey – The Plain Dealer

DMAZ Lifestyle Salon client Jeannie Michaelides was featured today in the Gallery of Clevelander’s with great style – a feature section of The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com.  Denise has been doing hair for Jeanne for many years and has always enjoyed Jeannie’s great fashion sense.  (READ MORE ABOUT JEANNE)

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April 2013 – Chagrin Valley Times

By Denise Zingale Travis / D’MAZ Lifestyle Salon (216) 292-HAIR (4247)

Permanent waves have a bit of a bad rap, but they have not gone out of style.  Hair has come a long way since the “big” hair fad of the 80’s.  The new permanent waves are nothing like the tight curls of the decades past.  If your hair is straight, fine, limp and/or flat, a permanent wave can give you….   (READ ENTIRE ARTICLE)

Looking great is a matter of finding your own personal style!

February-March 2008 – Cleveland Woman’s Journal

By Denise Zingale Travis / D’MAZ Lifestyle Salon

Looking wonderful is not about what’s “in” or the “latest.”  The word for women who look great all the time isn’t “fashionable”, it’s “chic.”  Unlike great beauty or wealth, whis is a sensibility waiting to be tapped.  To be chic is to develop a sustainable style, to look uniquely like yourself – the ideal you – whether you are wearing a pair of jeans and a ponytail or a formal with beautifully up-swept hair.  (READ ENTIRE ARTICLE)

October-November 2007 – Cleveland Woman’s Journal (East Edition)

Denise Zingale_The picture that changed my life By Denise Zingale

As a teenager, I admired female fitness athletes and bodybuilders.  I thought they were amazing and the ultimate example of health, fitness and beauty.  I had always been athletic and involved in some sport all of my life.  But as I got older, things changed…  (READ ENTIRE ARTICLE)

December – January 2006 – Cleveland Woman’s Journal (East Edition)

Changes-in-diet-may-cause-hair-loss By Denise Zingale

This past summer I entered into a weight loss challenge.  I was not overly over weight but I definitely could lose some pounds and tone up.  Before starting my program I saw my doctor.  She was aware of my current diet and the vitamins and supplements I was already taking.  She advised me to….  (READ ENTIRE ARTICLE)

August-September 2005 – Cleveland Woman’s Journal (East Edition)

By Denise Zingale / D’MAZ Lifestyle Salon

Have the days of swimming in chlorine and driving around in your convertible or sunroof open now revealed hair that could contribute to an autumn hayride? What should you do before you start looking for a new style for the coming season? Get your hair back to a healthy shine!  (READ ENTIRE ARTICLE)

April-May 2005 – Cleveland Woman’s Journal (East Edition)

By, Denise Zingale / D’MAZ Lifestyle Salon

Ladies, if you have your straightening irons on standby waiting for the waved hair to pass, then 2005 is not going to be your year.  Big, bouncy, glamorous hair is the buzz for the year!

If the mere thought of big hair and perms brings you back to the thought of leg warmers, you’re not alone.  It is official though – the perm is back!  But this time around, it is different…   (READ ENTIRE ARTICLE)

December – January 2004

Now you can do something about  it ~ By Denise Zingale

Realizing that your hair is beginning to look thinner or noticing that there is more in hair in your brush, on your pillow, on your bathroom floor, or worst yet after washing your hair it looks like a small animal has been left behind in your tub can be devastating.  For most women, we try and deny what we are seeing and rationalized that the situation is temporary and will soon stop.  For some women it will, for others it becomes a lifestyle change.  (READ THE FULL ARTICLE)