Hair

Engaging in sexual activity at least twice daily will ensure that you will always have a thick lustrous head of hair, and you will never go bald. This is a case of a strong libido overcoming what would normally occur…
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Have trouble with your hair and scalp? Want to colour safely? Want to cover greying hairs?For hair colouring I have taken to using powdered natural HENNA, not the henna hair cream and bottled shampoo or colouring preparations that contain many…
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As women age, thinning of the hair is not as uncommon as one may think, although the effects on a women’s psyche can be devastating. It is generally easier for a women to hide hair loss than it is for…
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Split ends are a bane for anyone who wants healthy hair. Another problem is that they are difficult to repair and so you need to find ways to prevent them happening in the first place. By finding out the common…
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Hair Care: the decline of the Barber shop I do not believe that the barber shop has declined! I believe that some of the services that were once offered by our forefathers has eased away slowly. One of the most…
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Unfortunately, there are no “cures” for dry, damaged hair, short of chopping it off. Once the damage is done, it’s done. However, there are several things you can do to help you hair LOOK healthier and shinier and to prevent…
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In drier weather, especially when it’s cold, special considerations must be taken to keep hair healthy all year round. My best advice is to stay hydrated. Drinking lots of water can keep you beautiful inside and out no matter what…
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Maintaining strong healthy hair can be a grueling onslaught in the high fashion culture we live in, and its easy to get caught up in the craze of heavy colouring and excessive heat use on the hair, which ok, can…
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Hair loss is a condition that most people never want or wish to be associated with. There are a number of reasons as to why someone can suffer from hair loss, also there are many remedies that are in place…
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Is my hair good enough? A few weeks ago I got together with a couple of friends of mine who I hadn’t seen in some time. As young African American professional women our conversation could have turned in any number…
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It is always a good idea when you are able to save a little money and have a great product that works. When you make your own you have control over the ingredients and get it just the way you…
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Caution: It causes throat swelling, vision loss, blood in stool, severe changes in pH, irritation of the respiratory system, and even necrosis. This dangerous chemical is found in metal polishes, drain and oven cleaners, floor stripping products, cement, laboratory testing…
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Being a recovering hippy and dreadlock, after living in the woods, and contracting lice at the ripe age of 22 I learned a thing or two about getting rid of head lice, even in those with thick hair, curly hair,…
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Split ends, don’t we all just despise them. In this article we’ll be looking at what causes split ends and how to treat them. What causes split ends and how can I avoid them? Here’s a list, it includes the…
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With the popularization of blow drying and heat styling, it is no wonder that so many women suffer from damaged hair. However, these actions are not solely to blame for the damage. Indeed, harsh winds, an overexposure to sunlight and…
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I am not ashamed to admit that I am in love…with a shampoo bar. Recently, as I searched for solid shampoo options, I discovered the line of LUSH bath and beauty products. I picked up the Karma Komba shampoo bar…
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Guys, let’s face it.  Gray hair isn’t very fun.  Sure, there may have been a time when a sprinkling of gray made a man look distinguished, but in this age of waxed eyebrows and Botox-injected foreheads, nobody wants to look…
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There are many things that can damage your hair, but there are also many ways to prevent hair damage. This article looks at some of the most common ways to prevent hair damage. Six ways to prevent hair damage: 1….
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There’s nothing worse than having to brush knots and tangles out of hair, your own or someone else’s. Some people are born with hair that naturally tangles more easily than others. There are a few ways to prevent and treat…
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Hair. Just thinking about it gets me all tangled up. There’s a lot to consider when booking a salon appointment – especially if you’re going to a new place. Does your stylist keep up with the trends? How long has…
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Ever wish you could achieve the same results for your hair that you get when you go to the hair salon? Now you can with a little information on the best salon brand shampoos. Finding the best salon brand shampoo…
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The purpose of hair conditioner is to restore natural balance back into the hair. It treats the damage that has been caused by heat, weather, styling products and simple wear and tear. Many conditioners are placed on the hair and…
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Locks of Love is a non profit agency that provides hair pieces for children who are financially unable to purchase them. These children suffer from hair loss for medical reasons such as cancer treatments and other childhood diseases. Finding a…
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As a professional hairstylist, I am called upon to solve a wide variety of interesting hair-related problems.  Removing gum, candy and other sticky substances from hair is all part of the job, so I’ve tried and tested every method and…
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Unlike household scissors, haircutting shears must be cared for in order to maintain their cutting ability.  Shears that are not cared for properly will become dull, and they will not cut hair effectively.  The result will be a less-than-perfect haircut….
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Ingrown hairs – or ‘razor bumps’ as they’re also known – can be both unsightly and painful. As you may have guessed from the alternative name, ingrown hairs result from shaving, when the shaved hair becomes trapped inside it’s follicle…
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Hair extensions are a great way to add length and fullness in only a few hours.  However, improper care of your hair extensions may lead to damage to your own natural hair.  It is important to follow your stylist’s directions…
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Some consider it a sign of wisdom, and others say it looks “distinguished”, but for most of us, gray hair is something to be avoided. Supermarkets, drugstores and hair salons are filled with hundreds of products, for both men and…
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Parents usually always look forward to the beginning of school, but rarely do they look forward to the inevitable trouble that comes with it. Principals calling for fights, teachers calling about grades, and school nurses calling home for bumps and…
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Curly hair is the source of many myths, most of them which happen to be false or only partially true.  It seems that just about everyone who has curly hair believes one or more of these myths; and as a…
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