Hair

Excessive hair loss is caused by many factors, ranging from the simplest, such as stress, to the most severe, such as eating disorders. The “crowning glory” for most people is, unfortunately, one of the biggest factors of either low or…
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What I’ve noticed for the past several years is that many men are coping with their hair loss by embracing it. That is, they simply shave their heads. It seemed a bit odd to me when I first started noticing…
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Many people would love for their hair to grow faster. There are many common place myths on how to make your hair grow faster, such as by trimming your hair. Don’t be fooled by myths like these, as once the…
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Most women do not suffer the effects of excessive hair loss at the same rate as do men, so that when it does occur, it can have a very traumatic effect on how a woman feels about their appearance. Most…
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According to the American Hair Loss Association hair loss can be caused by stress and poor diet. Too much stress and not enough hair-healthy nourishment can trigger fallout. Here are some steps you can take to avoid this unnecessary hair…
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One of the earliest symptoms of diabetes is usually the excessive loss of hair. You should be tested for diabetes as part of an annual physical, and this can be done through blood work which your doctor will order. Diabetes…
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A beautiful head of hair is your crowning glory. Also called ‘cradle cap’ and ‘contact dermatitis’, ‘Seborrheic Dermatitis’, when the sebaceous or sweat glands of the scalp itch, may temporarily ruin this vision. According to skin specialists, during dermatitis the…
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Hair the crowning glory, the hassle of our lives. Some long for a head of gorgoues hair but others fight each day to achieve hair the already have or would like to have. So how do we gat the shiny…
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The first person you go to when you are sick is a doctor so it stands to reason that the person you should consult for hair health would be your hair stylists. The media has tried to trick us into…
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Many people aspire to have long, beautiful and healthy hair. I’m fortunate to have long, healthy hair and people often compliment me and ask me how I grow and maintain it. Even strangers will stop me in the mall and…
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As a little Black girl I spent countless hour with my head bent in cramped positions as a hot come was pulled through my hair to make it straight and shiny. Sometimes by my mother, sometimes at the beauty shop…
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School is back in full swing and so are a lot of other thingshomework, teacher notes, viruses, cold and head lice. Those two words that every parent dreads hearingand sometimes psychosomatically induces itching when heardare unfortunately a reality for more…
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I have suffered from oily hair for years, and when one has a long-lasting problem like that, one learns a few tricks to cope with it. Preventing that oil build-up starts in the shower. The first advice I can give…
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The next time you are in the market to buy shampoo and conditioner for everyday use in your shower, read the ingredients label. If you see the words “Alkyl Sulfates”, that is not a product you want to use. Let…
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Nearly every woman desires lustrous, soft and manageable hair. Unfortunately, many of us were cursed with coarse, brittle hair. On the bright side, there are procedures you can follow to alter the texture of your hair. Indeed, homemade hair masks…
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Its ironic that we live in a society that is fastly becoming interested in their health and always watching what they eat. however they completely disregard the health of their hair. A few years ago i believed that it was…
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With all the money that women drop on salon-brand shampoos, professional conditioners and herbal hair treatments, we must forget that true hair care originates from the inside. Indeed, the appearance of your hair is a direct reflection of overall health….
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A myriad of shampoos, conditioners, balms and oils all make a common promise; to cure split-ends. However, there is a great flaw in this logic, because there is no cure for split-ends. That’s right, there is absolutely no magic formula…
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While almost all women strive for shiny, lustrous locks, too few women seem to attain them. Additionally, few women actually like their hair type. All hair, regardless of the type, maintains the ability to shine with radiance and health. Although…
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Through the popularization of ammonia, peroxide and heat styling, it is no wonder that so many people suffer with damaged hair. Unfortunately, there is no real way to treat damaged hair. Although a myriad of hair products claim to repair…
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There is nothing more frustrating that waking up to unruly, matted and tangled hair. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people struggle with tangles at some point in life. Rest assured that there are some ways to remove and prevent tangles….
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Eating foods that can prevent hair loss is a possibility, and eating a healthful diet will help you to maintain overall good health. Some of us are predisposed to hair loss due to inherited genetics, but for most, you can…
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For most women – and more than a few men – choosing the right hair stylist is vital to looking their best.  The right cut will accentuate your best features and send your confidence soaring.  The wrong cut?  Well, it…
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African-American hair can be extremely difficult to manage in its natural state.  Our tightly coiled hair gets tangled, you have to comb it a certain way, wash it a certain way and most of us don’t have the time or…
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It isn’t common knowledge, but if you dare enter the common sense approach to Taoist philosophy and Macrobiotic principals you will surely gain a much better understanding of hair loss and its causes. Taoism, an ancient eastern philosophy, has its…
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Preventing hair loss in men is much easier than it was years ago, as there has been much progress in the research and development of FDA approved medications and drugs which have shown themselves to be very effective in fighting…
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Ask any child with long hair about combing it out, and chances are you’ll be met with a look of horror. Combing out long hair without using detangler can be excruciatingly painful, especially if your child has a very tender…
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In this modern era of coloring, straightening and other forms of hair torture it might seem impossible to maintain shine and elasticity in hair. The simple fact is there are two ways to go about it. The first is by…
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The best way to choose a shampoo for your hair is to start with the basics. 1. What type of hair do you have? Texture? Condition? Chemically treated?  When speaking about texture, I mean fine, medium or coarse. Condition of…
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The leading cause of split ends is over processing your hair. Over processing happens when you apply any type of excessive heat or chemicals. The best cure for split ends would be to eliminate or significantly reduce the amount of…
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