General Hair Care

Dry scalp can be caused by various things. Reaction from a shampoo or conditioner can cause the scalp to become dry. It seems to occur most often in the winter and cold climates. The skin on scalp...

Designing your shampoo and conditioner allows you to avoid the use of products which contain preservatives such as formaldehyde and parabens. According to American Academy of Dermatology's...

Baldness occurs when hair follicles are no longer able to produce hair. This can happen for a variety of reasons, namely because of the overabundance of the hormone DHT in the body. While there...

Iron deposits in your hair can be very tough to remove, especially if you have gray hair. Iron can make your hair take on a brassy or copper tone, and red streaks also are common since iron turns...

Many men and women alike wish they could have longer, healthier and thicker hair. There are plenty of expensive products on the line that claim they work but never do. Sometimes what stunts hair...

Did your hair change from oily to dry overnight? One occurrence of this might not be noteworthy, but if your hair was routinely greasy and is now routinely dry, here are some reasons this might...

Increasingly wary of synthetic hair-care products, some people are going the tried-and-true route of using homemade shampoos.In addition to being environmentally friendly, natural shampoos are...

A Lifestyle Lift is a procedure that takes about an hour of your time and helps reduce the look of wrinkles and sagging skin. The procedure moves or removes excess skin tissue. You can have this...

Overprocessed hair can be dry, crusty and unmanageable. It doesn't matter if you went too blonde, had another permanent or spent too much time in front of the blow dryer: Damaged hair can be a...

Dry hair is a common occurrence in curly hair that can be caused by hair products that dry your hair out, a lack of vitamins and nutrients in your daily diet, or excessive heat damage to the hair...

According to a swimming manual provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, green-tinted hair is usually caused by swimming in pools with low pH levels and high amounts...

Would you like to be aware of a way to rid your scalp of annoying and embarrassing dandruff? Have you used many kinds of shampoos and conditioners that make claims to eliminate dandruff, only to...

When dealing with an illness such as the common cold, you may not feel like doing anything at all. Taking a shower can help to rejuvenate your body and is also necessary if you plan on working or...

Proper care for extremely long hair is all about consistency and a gentle touch. Extremely long hair is fragile and easy to damage. A long strand of hair takes time to grow and has already endured...

Water is important for healthy hair. Unfortunately, the minerals commonly found in well water, and even in regular tap water, can build up on the hair and dry it out. Minerals form an impenetrable...

Simple how-to article on a method I must use nightly to detangle naturally curly hair. Personally I use a lot of care when I'm combing my hair because I've noticed something: I just get lost in...

Hot oil treatments are a great way to "seal" moisture into your hair and condition the scalp, preventing dandruff. If your tresses are feeling dry, try adding a hot oil treatment after...

Many people desire beautiful, luxurious hair. The retail shelves filled from top to bottom with product serve as testaments to this fact. A number of factors affect one's ability to grow longer,...

If a neck brace does not pose enough complications on its own, add to the mix washing your hair without neck mobility. The best way to wash your hair if you are in a neck brace is to have someone...

Mayonnaise is a wonderful conditioner, leaving you with silky, shiny, healthy hair. However, unlike commercial conditioners, mayonnaise doesn't rinse out with water. That's because mayonnaise is...

To have beautiful hair is everyone's dream..so why not take care of one's hair with simple tips and ingredients available at home!

Mineral deposits are chemical residues and minerals that are often found in chlorinated swimming pools, bathwater and styling products. According to Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, author of "Hair...

Mineral deposits in hair can be caused by a variety of things, such as hard water and chlorine and copper in swimming pools. There are a few methods that you can use to remove mineral deposits,...

One would argue that soft water leaves a film on your hair, while others insist that hard water makes your hair feel dirty when you are finished washing it. There are two sides to every story.

African shea butter is a non-greasy butter that comes from the nuts of the Butyrosperum Parkii Kotschy tree, according to Diane Carol Bailey, author of Natural Hair Care and Braiding. It is found...

It has been said that it is a woman's prerogative to change her mind, and the one thing we seem to change it most about is our hair. You pined for and dreamed of silky, smooth, ruler-straight...

If you need help for extremely damaged short hair, don't expect any instant miracles. When your hair is short, there isn't much left to cut off. This means you cannot just trim the damaged hair...

Spending loads of cash on expensive, salon-style conditioners is not only hard on the wallet, but it's completely unnecessary. Many ingredients right in your kitchen can help you to achieve the...

It's an old wives' tale that only men get thinning hair as they age. Women often lose hair as they approach menopause because of the increase in testosterone in their bodies. However, if your...

If your home uses well water or has hard water, iron deposits can build up in your hair. These iron deposits typically cause hair to become limp, frizzy and dull. Also, for people with fair hair,...

One of the most embarrassing looks after a home bleaching job is banana-colored hair. The reason this happens is because bleach lightens hair, effectively bringing out the natural pigment of your...

A healthy scalp and healthy hair are what give you thick and lustrous looking locks. When hair is unhealthy, strands grow thin and weak. This can cause heavy amounts of damage, resulting in limp...

In this post, I'm going to talk about washing/cleaning makeup tools (brushes, sponges, etc). I know by now most people know that we should and need to clean our tools on a regular basis. There are...

When you wake up in the morning, your hair can be a mess. And it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to get ready, especially if you have long hair. Don't you wish you can be ready with...

Ladies...you can all relate to this...and maybe... some of you men. You're on vacation and you've forgotten your Hair Spray, or you reach for your Hair Spray and the can is empty. I have used this...

Hair is the most important feature of every person. It enhances the beauty of a person as well as gives the great look to the face. Even in the cosmetic world, it has its own significance and value

Our hair is an extension of our health. It portrays our style and personality to the world. Eating a healthy diet, exercising, drinking lots of water and getting adequate sleep are great ways to...

LONGER AND SOFTER HAIR CAN BE YOURS IN ABOUT A MONTH. I LIVED IN AN OLD FARMHOUSE, WHERE THE ONLY WATER SOURCE WAS A CISTERN.( A CISTERN IS SOMEWHERE, LIKE BUCKETS, DRUMS, A STORAGE TANK OF SOME...

Step-by-step guide to the proper way to wash your hair to ensure a beautiful hair.

I personally have water that is hard due to a large abundance of sulfur being present in it. I decided to experiment with this method after hearing about a couple of cleaning methods and thought...

Hair may be your crowning glory, but it doesn't take a bathroom full of expensive salon products to achieve lustrous, healthy-looking locks. You can easily prepare just about everything you need...

Many parents have become concerned about the chemicals used in commercial baby products. Recent studies, like those that have appeared in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, have...

Don't you wonder how you can leave your house in the morning with your hair looking so fresh, only to return eight hours later with limp, dirty hair? I am going to show you some tips on how to...

There are many products with claims to make your hair longer, healthier, shinier, stronger and/or more voluminous. Why spend money on dubious products or expensive salon trips if you don't have...

A clean hairbrush is needed to maintain healthy hair. Dirt, dust, chemicals from styling products, dead scalp skin cells, shed hair and oils collect on the brush with frequent use. To maintain the...

As we maintain our appearance and personal hygeine, we should also maintain our tools to work FOR us and not AGAINST us. It is important to wash your hair brushes every couple of weeks to make...

If you have frizzy hair you probably despair of ever finding a magical cure for your hair woes. Luckily dealing with frizzy hair requires understanding the hair. People who have frizzy hair...

Making your own hair products is the ideal way to avoid the chemicals and suspicious ingredients that are found in so many commercial products. It's easy, too. Shampoos, conditioners and rinses...

Clean hair brushes are important for good hygiene. Dirt and grime that builds up in your hair brushes can get back into your hair. Wash hair brushes and combs 15 minutes a week to insure that this...

Summer can be rough on hair. Chlorine and sea water can leave hair dry and brittle. One option is to keep hair tied up and not put your head under the water. Another choice is to wear a rubber cap...