Every hair type is different and has different needs. There are a million shampoos on the market but what I bet you didn’t know is that there are a few easy at-home recipes to help you make your specific hair type stand out. Many of these ingredients used in the recipes below are inexpensive and will most likely be found in your or your neighbor’s pantry. Continue reading
At Home Remedies for Treating Your Dandruff
Dandruff can be quite the nuisance. It gets on your clothes, is noticeable by your coworkers, and just makes you feel uncomfortable and takes a dig at your confidence. Every person wishes they had that perfect hair but as we all know, this is often not the case. Like any hair issue dandruff can be caused by multiple lifestyle choices (food intake, health, medications taken, age, gender, ethnicity, etc.) Below are some home remedies to help you get that pesty dandruff under control and make your hair healthier overall. These remedies are all natural and seemingly easy to implement at home. Continue reading
The Causes and Treatment for Oily Hair
Many individuals face the daily trials and tribulations of oily hair. Some people were just born with it while others have developed it over time, seasonally, or by using a given hair product. However, before you try and find that perfect treatment you should be made aware of the facts. First off, oily hair is actually an oily scalp. Knowing this simple fact can help you find treat your hair effectively and save you from wasting your time focusing on each greasy hair strand (when its not actually your hair that’s producing the oil). It’s also important to note that your hair type (often linked to your ethnicity) is linked to the amount of oils in your scalp. For example those with straight hair tend to get grease in their hair quickly because the straight hair quickly whisks the oil from the scalp into the hair strand. Those with curly, coarse hair have the opposite issue as their hair can often seem dry and brittle because the oil is not as easily and quickly moved throughout each hair strand. Continue reading
What Your Thinning Hair Might Really Mean
Has your hair been noticeable thinner lately and you don’t know why? The issue may be right in front of you: your diet and lifestyle. What many individuals don’t realize is that your lifestyle and food choices greatly affect your hair growth and health. If you start to notice your hair thinning, changing texture, or falling out more than ever before the issue at hand may be your diet choices. How can you tell if your hair loss is normal or higher than it should be? On average we shed about 50 to 150 strands of hair a day so if you think you’re losing more than that the issue may be more serious.
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How Your Hair Cycle Works
Every individual has somewhat different hair. However, every person has a hair growth cycle. This cycle rarely ever stops and starts when you are born and doesn’t end until your dying day. The average person goes through roughly 20 hair cycles throughout their lifetime. Were you not aware that your hair even had its own hair cycle? Don’t worry, most people aren’t. Below are a few simple facts about your hair cycle to help you better understand how this complex cycle works and what it means for your hair. Continue reading
Some Simple Tips for Healthier Hair That Lasts
It’s a common misconception that keeping your hair healthy requires expensive maintenance tools. However, what most people do not realize is that keeping your hair healthy can often be as easy as using the correct hairbrush. Below are some tips on how to strengthen your hair the right, and seemingly inexpensive, way. Continue reading
Do You Really Need to Splurge On That Professional Hair Product?
It’s a tricky question but the answer is simply, it depends. The fancy hair products your hair salon gives you generally are developed from higher quality products than those inexpensive ones you find in your grocery store aisle. These products are intended to leave you feeling pampered. They are packaged well, smell good, and make your hair feel smoother. When it comes to salon products it’s about not only selling you healthier hair but an experience. Continue reading
How to Repair Swimming Hair Damage
It’s finally springtime and with that comes sun bathing and swimming. However, this year there are some helpful tips to keep your hair healthy and the chlorine damage from your pool minimal. Continue reading
Home remedy for oily hair: Watercress
If you’re one of those who has tried mayonnaise, various oils, egg yolk, honey, molasses, syrup, or a combination of these as treatment for your hair, you’ll love this article. Here we explore another at-home remedy for what ails your hair; this time we target those with oily tresses.
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What foods will give you strong, healthy hair?
Did you know that your hair is alive? It is continually growing and needs nourishment to stay healthy and strong. Unlike your internal self, it is easy to see when your hair is unhealthy. The nutrients, vitamins, and minerals from the food you eat nourish hair roots. Hair that is full of minerals is shiny, silky, and soft. So what do you need to eat in order to have healthy beautiful tresses? This article will tell you just that in two parts: 1) What minerals will strengthen your hair and what foods provide them, and 2) What vitamins and microelements prevent dandruff, hair loss, etc. Continue reading
