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Hair Care · Hair Loss ·
What Heat Styling Is Really Doing to Your Hair
You hop out of the shower in the morning and are running a bit behind, so you blast your hair with the blow dryer instead of letting it air dry. After you’re dressed, you run a flat iron over your...
Hair Care · Hair Loss ·
The Hidden Dangers of Dry Shampoo
Washing your hair every day isn’t necessarily healthy for your strands or scalp. Over-washing can strip your hair, leaving it dry, dull and brittle. But if you’re skipping washes every few days to give your hair a break, you might...
Hair Care · Hair Loss ·
Is Your Go-To Hairstyle Causing Hair Loss?
Most people with medium-length to long hair have a “go-to,” everyday hairstyle. To make life simpler when getting ready in the morning, you might throw your hair up into a high ponytail, a French braid or plait or a classy...
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Is it Dandruff? Or Is it Scalp Psoriasis?
Developing an inflamed, flaky scalp is not only embarrassing, but it can also be extremely uncomfortable. Nobody wants to deal with persistent scalp redness and flaking—or the extreme itching that often accompanies it. Unfortunately, treating an itchy and flaky scalp...
Hair Care ·
6 Reasons Why Your Hair Is Brittle
If you’re brushing through or styling your hair and notice uneven breaks, split ends and rough, dry hair texture, you don’t want to ignore it. Brittle hair is not normal—your hair should be smooth, soft and shiny, and it definitely...
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Use These Hair Oils During Winter to Avoid Flaky Dryness
In the winter months, maintaining adequate moisture in our hair is essential. Dry air both inside and outside can wreak havoc on our strands, and our scalps can suffer the consequences of dryness, as well. One way to combat this...
Hair Care ·
Use These Hair Oils During Winter to Avoid Frizz & Flaky Dryness
In the winter months, maintaining adequate moisture in our hair is essential. Dry air both inside and outside can wreak havoc on our strands, and our scalps can suffer the consequences of dryness, as well. One way to combat this...
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Why We Are Told to Avoid Going Outside with Wet Hair in the Winter
Over the years, you may have been told that you shouldn’t go outside with wet hair because doing so could make you sick. In reality, you can’t actually catch a cold by heading out with a head of wet hair...
Hair Care · Hair Loss ·
5 New Year's Resolutions that Can Save Your Hair
With the new year coming up fast, you’re probably wracking your brain to find the perfect new year’s resolutions to improve your lifestyle in 2020. While many people opt for health or fitness-related resolutions, another type of resolution you should...
Hair Care · Hair Loss · Supplements ·
This Hair Supplement Helps Your Locks and Lifestyle
There are a lot of products available to help improve your hair—from shampoos to styling creams to serums. Choosing which ones are right for your hair can be difficult. With so many to pick from, how can you be sure...
Hair Care · Hair Loss · Supplements ·
This Hair Supplement Enhances Your Locks and Lifestyle
There are a lot of products available to help improve your hair—from shampoos to styling creams to serums. Choosing which ones are right for your hair can be difficult. With so many to pick from, how can you be sure...
Hair Care ·
7 Ingredients to Watch Out for in Your Shampoo
Selecting a shampoo isn’t always easy. With tons of products lining the shelves, each with its own set of proposed benefits, how should you know which one is the best for your hair? One of the ways you can narrow...
Hair Care · Supplements · Women's Health ·
How to Easily Give the Gift of Great Hair to a Friend
Some friends are really hard to find gifts for during the holiday season. Some people might have eclectic tastes, while others seem to have everything they could want. But one versatile gift idea a lot of people don’t think about...
Hair Care · Women's Health ·
What Exactly Causes Hair to Go Gray?
Gray hair is a tell-tale sign of aging and stress—or, at least, that is what society believes. This is why the sight of even a single gray hair can be so distressing—we tend to associate it with negative feelings or...
Hair Care · Hair Loss ·
Menopause Hair Loss: Another Change You Should Prepare For
For all women, menopause is a time of major transition. Once you hit the age of around 50, you are likely to begin experiencing a range of changes that might be stressful or difficult to navigate. In addition to things...
Hair Care · Hair Loss · Women's Health ·
Fight Back Against Hair Loss with These At-Home Hair Masks!
Hair loss affects a surprisingly large number of men and women, and the problem is not only due to age. Hair loss can be driven by stress, trauma, hormonal imbalances, pregnancy and birth, nutritional deficiencies, damage and much more. These...
Hair Care · Hair Loss · Women's Health ·
6 Styling Tips to Reduce Hair Damage and Loss
Although hair seems like it can withstand a lot of pressure and stress, it can actually be quite delicate and prone to breaking. Styling your hair in certain ways may be putting unnecessary stress on your strands, making it more...
Hair Care · Hair Loss · Nutrition & Diet ·
Is There a Connection Between Nutrition and Hair Loss?
Good nutrition is a staple in many things: your health, your weight, your mood—and even your hair! What you eat fuels your body, inside and out, and diet can play a huge role in the look, feel and strength of...
Hair Care · Hair Loss ·
Is Your Hair Loss a Sign of a Bigger Issue?
We all lose strands of hair throughout the day. It’s normal to notice a few strands on a hair brush, on your pillow or pulled out by your towel every so often. In fact, the average person loses around 70...
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Home Remedies to Combat Thinning Hair
Thinning hair is a sad reality for many people, but especially women. Although hair thinning occurs gradually over time and usually doesn’t cause baldness, it can be quite noticeable. When hair begins to thin, it can be distressing and may...
Hair Care ·
Choosing the Right Hair Oil for Your Hair Type
Hair oil is a popular product to add shine and extra moisture to your strands. Oil is commonly believed to only be appropriate for very dry or curly hair because of its reputation for being heavy and making hair look...