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I have been a proud member of the IATSE 706 Guild since 1997. After recently receiving my Gold Membership Card, I had a warm tinge of nostalgia, fond memories of the talented industry professionals that I worked with and the musical melodies from long past productions that still playing in my head.

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Discover the scientific basis behind hair analysis terminology. This post bridges the gap between industry marketing terms and forensic science, clarifying what "virgin hair" really means and why precise, measurable metrics are crucial for accurate characterization.

Understanding and Celebrating Natural Hair Textures When it comes to hair, diversity is truly a beautiful thing. Every strand tells a...

Understanding your hair texture is the first step toward achieving flawless hairstyles that highlight your natural beauty. Hair texture...

In today’s competitive hair industry, providing a remarkable customer experience can distinguish your salon from others. Clients are no...

Hair Physics in Gaming : Why Realism Remains an Elusive Quest

Is silver hair really silver? Grey hair often appears shiny or silver due to the interplay of light reflection, melanin loss, and hair structure: Melanin Reduction :Hair color is determined by melanin pigments (eumelanin for dark tones, pheomelanin for red/yellow). As melanocyte activity declines with age, pigment production slows. The resulting hair strands contain less melanin, reducing light absorption. Light Reflection :Melanin absorbs light, so its absence allows more li

The Science Behind Hair Bleaching: What Really Happens to Your Hair?

What happens to curly hair when it is straighter with heat?

How can hair lose its colour from the scientific perspective ? One of the most significant studies on hair graying in recent years was published in 2020 in the journal Nature. The study, titled "Quantitative mapping of human hair greying and reversal in relation to life stress," found that hair graying is a reversible process that can be influenced by stress levels. The researchers analyzed hair samples from 14 individuals and found that hair graying was correlated with incre

What scientific reference books can I use to begin studying human hair?

Introducing LS2100: Exploring the World of Hair through Digital Art

This question is frequently asked by clients visiting our site. Our Boutique Pro is uniquely available for tax exempt transactions. If you are a customer in the EU, you must have an EU VAT number to purchase our hair in the Boutique Pro. If you do not have a VAT number please contact us on Instagram @lux_symbolica so that we can add the appropriate sales tax. For ALL customers outside of the EU, we do not add sales tax. ACCESS TO BOUTIQUE PRO is given to: - EU customers w

Hair Showrooms are our favourite way to meet our clients. We will customise a private viewing according to your needs. Send us an email or a DM on Instagram if you would like a showroom. Please let us know one week in advance. We typically organise our showrooms in central Paris. We look forward to meeting you!

INTRODUCING - LAB’s FAB - Beautiful machine wefts Made in France LAB’s FAB is a wonderful small business in France that we are happy to have found. By supporting local businesses of craftsman and women, it enables us to provide customised services for our clients that can be delivered in a timely manner. We find that artisans, with their many skills and creativity, often offer not only well made products but an open mind to artistic or technical challenges. Some people may

We would like to share a list of links to assist student wigmakers in finding wig making supplies. If you would like to suggest a link, please contact us! US https://www.wardrobesupplies.com/ https://www.glamneedleholder.com/ Switzerland https://www.atelierbassi.com/ UK https://thewigdepartment.com/ https://www.jagazi.uk/ Germany https://fischbach-miller.com http://www.kerling.de/de/start.html