Health Journal

Can Winter Hats Harm Your Hair?
Winter weather is right around the corner, and that means that warm, fuzzy hats are likely your go-to way of keeping your head warm. Many winter hats, like beanies, can be worn all day and incorporated into your outfits to...
Identifying the Best Kind of Shampoo for Your Hair Type
Shampoo is one of the most important components of your hair routine. Whether you shampoo your hair daily or every few days, you need a high-quality shampoo to get your hair squeaky-clean, protect your color and keep your locks looking...
How to Manage Excessively Oily Hair
Most of us love the feeling of squeaky-clean, hydrated hair fresh out of the shower. But for people with oily hair, this feeling doesn’t last very long. Everyone’s hair gets oily and greasy-feeling after some time, but some people have...
Healthy Hair Ingredients That May Be Hidden in Your Pantry
When it comes to taking care of your hair, you might be tempted to scour the shelves at your local drug or beauty supply store to find the perfect blend of hair care products. These products are often loaded up...
How Hormones Are Linked to Changes in Your Hair
Hormones play a critical role in the body. Humans have around 50 different types of hormones produced by the endocrine system, and each help control specific aspects of bodily function, including sexual reproduction, metabolism and more. Hormones also play a...
When the Leaves Change, So Should Your Hair Care Routine
Summer is officially over. Gone are the days of lounging in shorts and bathing suits, reading a book by the pool and taking sunny vacations. Colder weather, cozy sweaters and the holidays are upon us. A lot of changes need...
Natural Ways to Combat Lice Without Harming Your Hair
Head lice are the fear of many people with long hair, and particularly people with children. These parasitic insects can overtake your head, itching and spreading infestations to others quickly. Not only that, but lice can be very difficult to...
Why Is Coconut Oil So Beneficial for Hair Health?
If you were to enter a hair salon or beauty supply store and take a look at the haircare products being sold, you would see a wide variety of ingredients and proposed benefits on the many bottles. However, one extremely...
Avoid Irritating Hair Tangles with Better Brushing and Healthier Habits
Long hair can be extremely difficult to manage—it takes more time to wash, dry and style than a shorter cut. However, this extra effort is usually worth it once you achieve those beautiful, flowing locks. One major hair care disaster...
Chlorine and Other Chemicals: Handling Hair Care After the Pool
Summertime is full of fun activities, like hiking, gardening and lounging at the beach, but one of the most popular things to do when the weather is warm is to swim. It can be great to take a dive in...
Scalp Types and Hair Care Regimens: Finding the Right Combo
If you’re rigorous in your skin care, you probably know what type of skin you have. There are several distinct types, including oily, dry, and combination—each of which has its own traits that need to be considered for appropriate care....
Stop Itching and Scratching Your Scalp So Much!
Having an itchy scalp can be infuriating. The constant urge to scratch could last all day, getting worse as more and more oils accumulate at the base of your hair. Giving in and giving your hair a good scratch with...
Your Diet Could be Affecting the Health of Your Scalp
When it comes to our hair, most of us are more concerned about what we put on top of it—what shampoos, conditioners and styling products we use—to make it look and feel healthier. However, many people don’t realize that there’s...
It Might be Time to Re-Think Your Daily Ponytail
For any girl or guy with long hair, ponytails are a staple in the realm of haircare. Throwing your hair up and securing it with an elastic helps mask grease, keeps hair off your face and neck and is particularly...
Understanding Why a Home Dye Kit is Damaging for Your Hair
If you’ve ever stepped foot in a supermarket or drug store and ventured near the beauty isles, you’ve most likely seen countless rows of hair dye boasting bold, brilliant colors. It can be extremely tempting to grab a box for...
Get to Know the 4 Types of Hair and How to Care for Them
Each of us has hair that is unique—from stick-straight to extremely tight curls, the mixture of patterns and textures growing out of our heads is different for every person. But, no matter how unique our hair may be, all hair...
What are Split Ends and Why are They Such a Big Deal?
Whether you visit a hair stylist regularly or take care of your hair at home, you’ve probably heard about the dangers of split ends. Split ends are nuisances at best and the cause of major hair damage at worst. But...
Taming Your Frizzy Hair: How to Style Your 'Do Without Damaging it
When humidity levels begin to rise, you may dread stepping out of your house because your perfectly-styled ‘do might turn into a ball of frizz and flyaways. Although it’s really common for people with curly hair, frizz can affect all...
Stress-Related Hair Loss Conditions and Their Signs
We all endure some stress every once in a while, whether from work, a relationship, finances or other sources. Severe and long-term stress can wreak havoc on our bodies and seriously affect our health, but did you know stress can...
Biotin: The All-Natural Secret Ingredient for Combating Hair Loss
Sometimes referred to by the nickname “Vitamin H” thanks to its benefits for skin and hair, the naturally-occurring vitamin B7, or biotin, has taken the beauty world by storm. Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for the body...
8 Daily Rituals That Could Be Prematurely Thinning Your Hair
Most people assume hair loss is a condition that only affects older men. While this is somewhat valid—hair growth does tend to slow down with age and affect men more visibly—women can still lose hair starting as early as ages...