David Cohen is a member of Intercoiffeur, a prestigious global organization, and The Salon Association (TSA), a national organization of salon owners, and was voted a "Master of the Craft" by Art and Fashion Group. David's Beautiful People has been named "Top Salon" in the Washington, D.C. area by Washingtonian Magazine for the last 13 consecutive years, and David's Hair and Med Spa was voted "Best New Spa 2004". Email your hair concerns or questions to David so that he may assist you with his vast knowledge and expertise. Email your questions to AskDavid@ANewMe.org     Q: Dear David, Yippee!! I just saw a plus sign on my Ept, but then I looked in the mirror and saw my roots! Can I color my hair when I’m pregnant? I’ve heard so many conflicting opinions. What’s up with this?                                                 Glowing Interior, Dulling Exterior A: Dear Glow, You can still shine again. First, ask your obstetrician their opinion on coloring your hair in the first tri-mester. If you get a thumbs down, consider hi-lights or low-lights, which won’t have chemicals in direct contact with your scalp. Don’t forget to have your colorist finish your hair with a glosser, so you will shine on the exterior, too. But, remember; always follow your doctor’s advice.   Q: Dear David,  As a professional, I communicate well with my co-workers, colleagues and clients. So why can’t I seem to get the idea across to my hairdresser that I want a new style. He just doesn’t get it and I always leave the salon with the same old look.                                                  Frustrated In The City  A: Dear Frustrated,  Communication is the key to any relationship. If your stylist is unwilling or unable to help you then you should change stylists. If you love the salon (the owner will appreciate your patronage), look around and see whom you think will listen better to meet your needs. Get a consultation first and move on. Some stylists just stop educating themselves and get stale.   Q: Dear David,  Tell me the truth, can’t I just go to the local drug store chain and purchase any Hair Relaxer to straighten my hair? Is there really a difference between Relaxing and Thermal Straightening? Or is it just salon hype?                                                 Frizzy Skeptic A:  Dear F.S., I did a study a few years ago on relaxers sold over the counter. The information I found was very confusing in text and words used that actually have no meaning. I was confused! So you can imagine how it must be for someone with no education or training in the hair industry. Relaxers are a chemical and can cause damage if not used correctly. Thermal straightening, when done by a qualified professional, is excellent if you want very, very straight hair. Look into all salons that offer this service first. Have a consultation and then make your choice. This is an extremely specialized service and should be performed only by an expert.   Q: Dear David,  I work in a conservative environment and my look tends to be very tailored. I want my hair to look natural, so should I wait until I see gray before I start to color my hair?                                                  Classic Coiffure A: Dear Classic, Why wait! Looking good is part of You. Do you wait until you are dirty to shower? Natural shades are very in and can brighten your face. Graying hair dulls your overall appearance and you look washed out. Then you try more make-up to look better. Coloring your hair reduces the need for more make-up by bringing out the color of your skin.