Black hair, due to its coarse texture, often takes a bit of chemical relaxing and heat to get it to adopt some of the sleek hair styles that are fashionable these days. Many men and women are beginning to notice that their hair is damaged for this...
If you want to get longer, thicker, shinier hair, the best way to do it is to boost your overall hair health. Many women seek quick fixes or buy expensive products to improve their hair, but the fact is healthy lifestyle choices combined with...
Oil treatments can provide your hair with essential moisture to keep it soft and shiny, particularly if you have dry, damaged or color treated hair. While you can purchase commercial oil treatments, you probably already have the key ingredient in...
If your hair care routine consists of shampooing when you feel like it, never using conditioner and holding your hair in place with thick, bargain-brand gel, you may have noticed that your hair is showing the effects of this abuse. Although many...
It's easy to damage and dry out your hair. Ironically, the chemicals used in processes to supposedly beautify your hair, such as coloring and perms, can dry out and harm your locks when overused or used improperly. A little tender loving care that...
If your wavy or frizzy hair looks more like stick-your-finger-in-a-light-socket variety than smooth, controlled curls, then your hair may be controlling you, not the other way around. Taming frizzy hair requires properly caring for it, then...
Healthy hair starts at home. No amount of salon visits or dollars spent will result in healthy hair if you are not taking care of your hair at home. Much like skin, hair requires constant care or it becomes dull, rough and lifeless. It is up to...
Chemical straighteners are commonly used to permanently straighten wavy or tightly curled hair. These chemicals work by reducing the number of disulfide bonds in the hair, thus making curly hair straighter. Although chemical relaxers may improve...
If your hair is brittle and dry, it may be time to give your locks a moisturizing makeover. Hair that is very dry may be the result of shampooing too often, coloring, perming, blow-drying or swimming in chlorinated swimming pools, says Jack Myers,...
Every head of hair is unique. Health, genetics, and even race all play a huge factor in a person's hair type. Different types of hair require different types of care, and African-American hair is no different. Black hair requires a different level...
Healthy hair tips can make all the difference in the transformation from damaged hair to an alluring mane. Five changes in your beauty regimen can help eliminate lackluster tresses and regain your hair's natural radiant shine. Damaged hair is...
Fine and thin hair may be a bit more difficult to manage and style because it's often limp and wispy. Oily hair can also be hard to manage, especially if the excess oil is due to overactive oil glands. The weight of the oil in your hair can weigh...
Oily hair can result from brushing your hair too often, stress or fluctuating hormone levels. Teenagers can have problems with oily hair because the follicles containing the sebaceous glands that make sebum can become overactive during...
For those who choose to keep and grow their underarm hair, the sudden lack of hair growth in this area can be confusing. Like the hair on the rest of your body, certain factors, such as diet and lifestyle, can determine the rate at which your...
You want long, luxurious locks that resemble the hair of shampoo commercial models. Some aspects of your hair--the tight curls you were born with, for example--are determined by what was passed down to you. However, you can make the most of your...
Clean, well-kept hair can make a favorable first impression on people. Making sure your hair is taken care of is an essential part of personal hygiene.
Certain types of hair loss, such as male pattern baldness, cannot be prevented by changing the way that you care for your hair. However, poor hair care practices can cause the follicles to become inflamed or scarred and lead to hair loss. To...
Environment, hair type and care all determine the extent of its dryness. For example, a person with curly hair or who frequently undergoes chemical treatments, such as a permanent wave, may be more prone to having dry hair. Those who experience...
Dull, lifeless, stringy, flat, difficult and boring are all words used to describe fine hair. With the right cut and products, you can put these descriptions in your past and look forward to a hair future that is exciting, vibrant and full of...
Black women are known and admired for their ability to transform the style, length, texture and appearance of their hair on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the techniques responsible for such versatility are often the cause of chronic hair loss. The...
Waiting for your hair to grow can be a frustrating experience. If you cut it short on a whim, it can seem like it takes forever to grow out. Or, if you have fine hair, it may seem impossible to get the long, lustrous locks you would like. The best...
As your hair gets longer, you may notice your hair is dryer at the ends than it is at the roots. The ends of your hair have been exposed to the most styling products, sun and heat, all of which can damage your hair and cause split ends. To keep...
The texture of African-American hair makes it versatile and able to easily do several styles including afros, braids, dreadlocks, twists and cornrows. However, if your kinky, curly or wavy hair needs a change, there are always hair relaxers....
Fine, soft hair requires a different hair care regimen than thick curly hair because many products on the market will weigh down your hair and make it more difficult to manage. Naturally, fine hair hangs well in straight styles, but if you want to...
Ingrown facial hairs are caused by shaving the beard area. According to the Mayo Clinic, the face is one of the most common areas for men, especially African American men ages 14 to 25, to get ingrown hairs. An ingrown hair causes an area of...
Your hair is one of the first things people notice when they meet you, and a sleek and well-maintained mane can boost both your confidence and people's perceptions of you. Excessive hair damage that's left untreated will lead to breakage of the...
The key to healthy hair is not to wash it every day. Daily hair washing dries out the hair and doesn't allow the natural oils to moisturize the hair. If your hair tends to be feel more greasy and oily, however, you probably should wash...
Hair wax leaves skin feeling smooth for up to two weeks, which makes it ideal for those seeking smooth, hairless skin. Although waxing can be performed at home by someone without experience successfully, injury can occur if all instructions are...
Hair loss doesn't just affect men; it can also appear in women and children, according to the Mayo Clinic. Not only can it detract from your appearance and lower your self-esteem, but thinning hair or balding may also point to a more serious...
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