David Stanko

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• Posted to Why isn't my hair turning gray as I get older? on 26 Sep 2008

  As a colorist, my daily duties include masking, hiding or enhancing women's haircolor.  Although a few clients, in my 22 year career, have asked your same question.  Truth is -- to date, there are a few theories about gray hair & graying, but still no real firm answers for the how, what, and when one will gray.  Old wives tales indicate a "good scare" "trauma" or just genetics.  Lately, some scientists believe the lack of certain enzymes account for the graying process. My dear late grandmother passed at age 77 with only a few strands of gray on her whole head.  A brunette from cradle to grave!  Consider yourself lucky, especially as a natural red head.  Ginger, copper of Irish setter -- which ever shade of red you are...there are loads of women who'd just "dye" (get it) for what you have naturally.

• Posted to Should I tip my hair stylist and colorist separately? on 18 Oct 2007

  Yes. In the salon world, everyone who touches you should be in the running for a gratuity. Salons, unlike bars and restaurants, do not pool their tips together and split them.