We’ve all been there. You run your fingers through your tresses and the next thing you know, there’s a handful of hair in your palms. If you’re like most girls, you probably freak out a bit. Is losing hair normal, you cry to yourself, in a puddle of hair and tears. Take a deep breath, ladies, because in most cases, the answer is probably yes. The average person loses anywhere bet...
After years of telling us we need to shampoo every day, the hairstyling world has had a change of heart. Many stylists and barbers have embraced the anti-shampoo, or “no poo” movement, which says we should shampoo our hair far less frequently—or even, not at all—since the sulfates in lots of commercial brands strip hair of its natural oils. The no poo-ers claim that, after an initial p...
The wrong hair color or damaged, dry hair can prematurely age you. No bueno. So if your mane is starting to look haggard, what should you do to fix it? And how can you keep coloring it without causing more damage? Celebrity hair colorist Johnny Ramirez of Ramirez-Tran Salon wants you to give in to a haircut and skip using products with protein. “If someone has severely damaged or bleached ha...
If you’re feeling more frustrated than ever before about the growth of your grey hairs and you’re yearning for those youthful locks again, try your hand at these easy hair tricks to help you turn back the clock and upgrade your hair to its once-radiant beauty. 1. Trim and treat to reverse time There’s no better feeling than a great hair day- you know, those days when your tresses fall effort...
There’s nothing like a glass of iced tea on a hot summer’s day, or maybe a warm cup of tea on those cold winter nights. But did you know that tea makes a great rinse for the hair? Tea has so many wonderfully benefits. It is high in antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, and polyphenols. When used as a hair rinse, tea helps with excess shedding; it softens the hair, adds shine, and stimulates the fol...
Running low on your favorite leave in conditioner, or simply don’t have the money to dish on expensive hair products? Your kitchen or bathroom may already hold the key to frizz free curls, without you even realizing it. Here are a few items that work magic on your curly or straight locks, without having to dish a penny. Body Moisturizer We’ve all been there- you go and open the cap to ...
Whether you’re trying to grow your hair out or just struggling to make time for a salon visit, admitting you might need a haircut is always a good first step. They say you should have your hair trimmed every six to eight weeks, but it all depends on your hair type and how you treat your locks in between. Know the telltale signs to find your hair’s sweet spot. Here are 7 signs it might be time for ...
Receding hairlines is a problem for many men and women, even LeBron James. Now, you could go James’ route and get hair plugs or use hair paint, or whatever it is he’s doing to “cover up” his famous receding hairline, or you could use a healthier method, which will probably be more beneficial in the long run… One method is using mustard oil. Mustard oil is a dark yello...
I recently tried a new shampoo that’s meant for thin hair, and it works wonders!
Applying honey may sound a little weird, and may seem quite difficult since honey is a sticky and messy substance, but it’s a very, very effective solution to dry hair. Honey (raw honey) has several antioxidants and nutrients that encourage hair growth and honey is a naturally moisturizing ingredient; it works like a conditioner, but without all the chemicals. It’s a win-win situation;...
Sulfates are found in shampoo’s ingredients because they are great at dissolving dirt or buildup, they are inexpensive, and they foam well. However, the big question is, are shampoos with sulfates bad for your hair? Well if used too frequently sulfates can be harmful because they are known to dry out skin and hair. As women of color our hair is prone to dryness and over usage of sham...
Recently I mixed some yogurt with my Biolage Matrix Conditioner and it left my hair super soft. The cold weather is really beginning to make my hair dry out, so I decided to put a little extra kick in my deep conditioning routine. If you want to try yogurt as a conditioner, there are different homemade yogurt recipes that you can try which include adding other ingredients such as eggs, hone...
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