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130-page appeal filed to try and overturn courtโs decision in case of Barbers Hill studentโs natural hair
Read full article: 130-page appeal filed to try and overturn courtโs decision in case of Barbers Hill studentโs natural hairA 130-page appeal has been filed in an attempt to overturn a courtโs decision that backs up a Barbers Hill Independent School District policy, prohibiting a student from wearing his hair in a natural style on campus.
Attorney for Barbers Hill student disciplined for hair says lawsuit will go on despite judgeโs dismissal of most claims
Read full article: Attorney for Barbers Hill student disciplined for hair says lawsuit will go on despite judgeโs dismissal of most claimsDarryl George was kept out of his regular classes for most of the 2023-2024 school year at Barbers Hill High School. The school said his dreadlocks fell below his eyebrows and ear lobes and violated the districtโs dress code. George spent that time out of his classes in in-school suspension or at an off-campus disciplinary program.
Ways Houston residents can protect their skin, hair from chlorine this summer
Read full article: Ways Houston residents can protect their skin, hair from chlorine this summerSummer is the perfect time for a pool day! But if youโre swimming in a chlorinated pool, the chemicals can strip your natural oils and leave you dry, brittle, and itchy.
Judge rules in favor of Barbers Hill ISD after lawsuit by studentโs family claimed they went against the CROWN Act
Read full article: Judge rules in favor of Barbers Hill ISD after lawsuit by studentโs family claimed they went against the CROWN ActThe trial surrounding a Barbers Hill student disciplined for his hairstyle is scheduled to go before a federal judge this Thursday.
โConform to Black hairโ: Protest in Barbers Hill ISD superintendentโs neighborhood ahead of hair discrimination trial
Read full article: โConform to Black hairโ: Protest in Barbers Hill ISD superintendentโs neighborhood ahead of hair discrimination trialCommunity leaders and civil rights activists are holding a protest this Wednesday ahead of the trial for a Barbers Hill student who has repeatedly been disciplined for his hairstyle choice.
Trial to determine if Barbers Hill ISDโs punishment of student over his hair violates new law begins Thursday
Read full article: Trial to determine if Barbers Hill ISDโs punishment of student over his hair violates new law begins ThursdayThe trial surrounding a Barbers Hill student disciplined for his hairstyle is scheduled to go before a federal judge this Thursday.
Going gray has never been so easy with the trending gray blending technique
Read full article: Going gray has never been so easy with the trending gray blending techniqueMast Colorist Brenda Olivarez is helping men and women embrace their grays. The trend is taking salons by storm as people are shifting to a maintainable and easier hairdo. Ashley Callahan decided to make the switch with Brenda as her stylist and she hasn't looked back. Get 15% off your gray blending appointment when you mention Houston Life when booking your appointment.
CROWN Act co-author fires back on Barbers Hill ISD superintendentโs decision to continue disciplining student over locs
Read full article: CROWN Act co-author fires back on Barbers Hill ISD superintendentโs decision to continue disciplining student over locsA Texas high school student has missed nearly half of his junior year in the classroom after being disciplined by leaders in his school district for his hairstyle.
Barbers Hill student has been in in-school suspension since Aug. 31 for hairstyle he believes violates CROWN Act
Read full article: Barbers Hill student has been in in-school suspension since Aug. 31 for hairstyle he believes violates CROWN ActDarryl has been in In-school suspension since Aug. 31 due to his hairstyle. Darryl has dreadlocks that he and his family said are normally put up in a neat fashion, as pictured below.
'Hair,' 'Everwood' actor Treat Williams dies after Vermont motorcycle crash
Read full article: 'Hair,' 'Everwood' actor Treat Williams dies after Vermont motorcycle crashActor Treat Williams, whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series โEverwoodโ and the movie โHair,โ has died after a motorcycle crash in Vermont.
Chemical hair straighteners linked to higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study shows
Read full article: Chemical hair straighteners linked to higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study showsWomen using chemical hair-straightening products are at a higher risk of uterine cancer than women who reported not using them, a new study by the National Institutes of Health found.
โShe felt humiliatedโ: Cy-Creek volleyball player says referee forced her to take out her hair beads during game
Read full article: โShe felt humiliatedโ: Cy-Creek volleyball player says referee forced her to take out her hair beads during gameThe ninth-grade volleyball game between Cypress Creek High School and Jersey Village High School had not begun when Santana Harris said her coach summoned her over to speak with a game official.
โBeauty Week 2022โฒ celebrating beauty trends and wellness at The Galleria through Saturday
Read full article: โBeauty Week 2022โฒ celebrating beauty trends and wellness at The Galleria through SaturdayBeauty Week 2022 is focusing on beauty and wellness, celebrating everyoneโs beauty inside and out.
Arizona woman says she has not received full refund for Houston trip from hair stylist
Read full article: Arizona woman says she has not received full refund for Houston trip from hair stylistAnother out-of-state woman is coming forward after she said a Houston hairstylist collected her money but failed to deliver a service.
Woman traveled from Arizona to Houston for hair appointment, says stylist canceled and refused to refund deposit
Read full article: Woman traveled from Arizona to Houston for hair appointment, says stylist canceled and refused to refund depositAn Arizona woman is upset after investing hundreds of dollars and traveling to Houston for a hair appointment only to have it rescheduled and then canceled.
James Rado, who co-created groundbreaking โHair,โ dies at 90
Read full article: James Rado, who co-created groundbreaking โHair,โ dies at 90James Rado, co-creator of the groundbreaking hippie musical โHair,โ which celebrated protest, pot and free love and paved the way for the sound of rock on Broadway, has died.
Family files lawsuit against Needville ISD after student says he was denied graduation due to length of his hair
Read full article: Family files lawsuit against Needville ISD after student says he was denied graduation due to length of his hairA Needville ISD student said he missed prom, cannot participate in extracurricular activities and wonโt be able to graduate because of the length of his hair.
Houston area hairstylist shines lights on alopecia after Oscars confrontation
Read full article: Houston area hairstylist shines lights on alopecia after Oscars confrontationItโs the slap heard around the world. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after making a joke at the Oscars at the expense of his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith.
Magnolia ISD updates dress code policy, no longer requiring boys to wear short hair
Read full article: Magnolia ISD updates dress code policy, no longer requiring boys to wear short hairSchool board members for the Magnolia Independent School District voted on Monday to reverse its controversial hair policy that required boys to wear short hair.
Hair Ye! Hair Ye! Houston is Hair-Challenged!
Read full article: Hair Ye! Hair Ye! Houston is Hair-Challenged!If you watch my weathercasts, then you know I include a Haircast and for good reason: our weather around here is fearsomely frizz-friendly and curl-cratering. A new study presents the styling proof, combing through 2021 weather data in 94 U.S. cities. Assigning scores for high and low temperatures, rainfall, wind, relative humidity and dew point resulted in ranks from hair-tacular to hair-rrible!
3 easy hairstyles to try this summer
Read full article: 3 easy hairstyles to try this summerWith more than 42,000 followers on TikTok, celebrity hairstylist Joseph Maine is always on point with the latest hair and beauty trends. He recently shared some styling secrets for dealing with the Houston heat and humidity.
3 easy hairstyles and beauty deals to get you holiday ready
Read full article: 3 easy hairstyles and beauty deals to get you holiday readyHoliday Gift IdeasBut first, if youโre still looking for some last-minute gifts, these beauty finds are still available and can ship in time for Christmas Day. Houston Life viewers can get 25% OFF with the code - Houston25. And, if you need a fun stocking stuffer idea, the Mojave Face Mask/Facial Set is available at ShopTrademarkBeauty.com. Houston Life viewers can get 20% OFF sitewide with the code - HoustonLife. Holiday Hair InspirationGo glam this holiday season with Hollywood waves.
One possible longer-term side effect of COVID-19 is hair loss. A doctor explains why
Read full article: One possible longer-term side effect of COVID-19 is hair loss. A doctor explains whyNow, a lot of patients are reporting something much less obvious hair loss. At her business, Hair by Christal, she lives out her passion of making wigs for people suffering from hair loss. Actor Alyssa Milano revealed her hair loss after testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies. For Mercier, thinning hair has never been an issue. Griffin compares the hair loss to a dreaded side effect of pregnancy and delivery when women sometimes fear theyre going completely bald because of the large amount of hair loss.
Coronavirus stress may cause shock hair loss, doctors say
Read full article: Coronavirus stress may cause shock hair loss, doctors sayDoctors around the world are reporting more cases of shock hair loss due to pandemic stress. When we experience something extremely stressful, it can take two-to-three months before hair starts to fall out, or shed, which is why doctors believe theyre seeing more hair loss complaints now since its been a few months since the start of the pandemic. Shock hair loss isnt unusual and is commonly experienced by women a few weeks after childbirth, according to Dr. Khetarpal. Exercise, take care of yourself, make sure youre eating a well-balanced diet, said Dr. Khetarpal. Doctors around the world are reporting more cases of shock hair loss due to pandemic stress.
Quarantine hair care: 3 things you can do now to prolong a trip to the salon
Read full article: Quarantine hair care: 3 things you can do now to prolong a trip to the salonAvoid bad shampoosThose shampoos usually have a pearly, murky or iridescent consistency meaning they can leave things behind on your hair. Joseph says these things can really impede healthy hair growth and even dull hair colors, meaning your hair is never really getting cleaned! His favorite product is Color Wow Color Security Shampoo. For colored hair or hair lacking moisture, Color Wow Cocktails can help with specific leave-in treatments. DIY mask treatmentsCreate your own hair mask at home using ingredients you probably have in your kitchen like bananas, avocados, eggs, olive oil and coconut oil.
How to cut your sonโs hair at home -- for blondes, itโs a little different
Read full article: How to cut your sonโs hair at home -- for blondes, itโs a little differentWeโve showed you how to master the at-home haircut during quarantine, but cutting hair on people who are blonde -- well, itโs a whole other rodeo. A lot of mistakes can be hidden with people who have dark hair because, well, their hair is dark. It may be noticeable to them, but the average person walking down the street probably isnโt going to notice a chunk of hair not blended in. But for people with blonde hair, however, itโs a different story. Thatโs why StyleWise style editor Jon Jordan recruited busy mom Lauren once again to give one of her sons another at-home haircut, and luckily, her second son is a blondie.
DIY tips and tricks to help keep your hair, scalp healthy
Read full article: DIY tips and tricks to help keep your hair, scalp healthyHOUSTON โ Whether you have a dry and itchy scalp or you hair looks dull and weak, you donโt have to spend a fortune at the salon to find the solution. KPRC 2 reporter Sofia Ojeda has a look at some tips and tricks you can do at home to help keep your scalp healthy and your hair looking fabulous.