Growing out hair from a relaxer, or transitioning, may be tricky because of different hair textures. Additionally, relaxers, even the non-lye variety, chemically weaken the hair, making it more prone to breakage. In some cases, it may just be...
Going to a salon can be expensive, and when you don't have the money, you may feel like you have to sacrifice a good haircut for your budget. But you can learn techniques to cut a layered haircut that looks good and doesn't cost you anything....
When your hair is fine or thinning, the way that you have it cut will make a big difference in the way that it looks. You can fool the eye into seeing more hair if you have it cut carefully, while keeping the thinning hair in mind. Your hair might...
A new haircut can be just the thing to freshen up your look and change your appearance. Because hair grows back, if you don't love your new style, all you need to fix it is a little time. Since it can be difficult to convince your regular...
If you don't have as much money to spend on expensive trips to the stylist, you can maintain your style at home, using tools and a steady hand. Although it's not recommended for those with little experience in cutting hair, ask your stylist to...
Hair grows approximately 1/2 inch per month, which means it can takes months or years to grow out a short haircut. Whether you are trying to grow out of a style that you have grown tired of or leave a horrible haircut experience in the past, you...
Long hair is often considered to be a sign of beauty, but it can be difficult to grow and maintain without constant cutting, and hair growth often slows once it reaches beyond the shoulders. Some natural treatments, however, can help you grow...
Hair grows at the rate of a half inch per month, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Certain factors can slow the process of hair growth even more, such as aging or nutritional deficiencies, which can cause thinning hair and hair...
Sun exposure, chlorine, harsh chemicals in coloring, straightening and perming and heat stress from curling irons and blow dryers all conspire to make your hair porous, brittle, dry and dull. Those with fine hair tend to be most at risk, according...
Chemotherapy patients, burn victims and individuals with alopecia areata often lose their hair or do not have the ability to grow hair, according to CharityGuide.org. This can be a traumatic event for many people, especially children. Donating...
Certain factors play into how fast or slow your hair will grow. On average, your hair grows approximately 2 cm per month. At that rate, by the time you cut your hair, you’ll be waiting forever to grow long tresses of hair. There are some...
Shaving is a regular part of the morning routine for many men. However, depending on how the type of hair you grow on your face, you may be at a higher risk for developing razor bumps. Razor bumps occur when a freshly shaved hair grows back into...
According to the environmental website Do Something, Americans generate almost double the amount of garbage of other developed countries. Daily, this translates to 4 pounds of trash per person. Much of the trash Americans discard is recyclable....
If you're cutting your own hair with clippers, you're planning a short hairstyle. The blade guard on your clipper protects you from cutting yourself or the person whose hair you are cutting. Many people opt to use only one size clipper guage for...
Hair donation has become a popular way for women, children and men to contribute to a worthwhile cause. Charitable groups collect hair from donors, send it to a wigmaker, buy wigs back at wholesale and provide them to women and children who have...
When you go in for a haircut, you may notice that the stylist parts your hair in a different direction than you do. This is because hair dressers have been trained to use a process to determine exactly how your hair grows. Each person's hair has a...
Having hair that breaks easily can cause you to have frizzy, unkempt hair. Weak hair follicles, damage due to chemical processing and dry cuticles can all contribute to hair that easily breaks and falls out. In order to deal with severe hair...
For most women, shaving is a part of the daily routine, which can often be accompanied by itching, irritation and even ingrown hairs. This is because many women shave their legs incorrectly, which can cause the legs to become scratched, burned and...
Chemical treatments are popular with many women to obtain various styles and colors for their hair. Chemicals are used in dyes and for perms, relaxing and bleaching. While the results may be desirable, the side effects eventually catch up and the...
The Philips Norelco 6423LC Reflex Plus razor is a popular electric shaver. It has three heads that float in order to lift and cut hair at the cuticle. It provides a close, clean shave with few bumps and nicks.
When you're short on cash, expensive bi-monthly trips to the salon may be out of your budget. If you still want to maintain your hairstyle at home for less money, a razor comb is a good investment to make. Fairly easy to use and inexpensive, a...
A double chin is just one of the unpleasant side effects of gaining weight, and it can be difficult to get rid of altogether. The way that your carry yourself, cut your hair and dress could be making your double chin look more pronounced than it...
Medium length hair can be the most versatile and easy to care for while providing plenty of ways to style it, say stylists at Latest Hairstyles. Medium cut hair, which ranges from just below the jaw line to the shoulders, can be styled in looks...
Thick hair can sometimes be difficult to tame because of its unruly style and texture, but thick hair can be beautiful when you care for it properly. Keeping your thick hair healthy can be a challenge, especially because thick hair is prone to...
If you've experienced those tiny painful bumps that develop after shaving, you may wonder how to treat them or, better yet, how to prevent them from occurring again. An ingrown hair, Pseudofolliculitis barbae, starts beneath the surface of the...
Shaving does not have to be a painful or bloody experience. If you are tired of exiting the bathroom with bits of toilet paper stuck to your face or legs, it may be time to reconsider your current shaving method. Whether you're a man or a woman,...
Natural, short African American hair can be difficult to deal with, especially when most hair products are made for Caucasian hair. Luckily, when you cut your hair short, its natural texture is more able to shine through, and the kinky curls of...
For your Oster clippers to continue to run properly and last longer, you should provide regular maintenance. Dirt and debris can build up between the blades and cause the clipper to pull and tug at the hair shaft and improperly cut the hair. Not...
Ingrown hairs area skin condition, especially among those that have naturally curly hair. Ingrown hairs occur most often when the hair is shaved or tweezed. Once a hair grows back into a follicle, inflammation often follows, resulting in itchy and...
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