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...

Human hair is used for hair extensions and wigs to give you the look of real hair, but also requires the same amount of attention and care. While most hair extension products come with hair care...

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...

African American women tend to have curly hair, that seems as if it does not grow. However this is not true. African American hair grows at the same rate as any other persons hair at about 1/2...

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...

It can be fun to color your hair. This can make you feel hotter, sexier, younger, and just give you a fun change. However, it is also expensive. Here is how to extend the life and maximize the...

Fake hair pieces can be fun to wear out on the town or everyday if you just want a to keep changing your style. When wearing a fake hair piece it is important to care for it properly in order to...

Wigs can instantly change your look, allowing you to experiment with different hairstyles, hair colors, hair lengths and hair textures. You can just shake your wig out, put it on and leave your...

Whether a synthetic wig, detachable hair extension, or human hairpiece, cleaning your "fake" hairpiece is an important activity in preserving the hairpieces' quality and color. It is usually...

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...

Color-treated hair is difficult to keep moisturized and shiny, because the chemicals that color your hair dry it out and make it brittle. If you cannot afford expensive trips to the hair salon,...

In the summer, lightening your hair is a way to renew your look and bring out your summer glow. Winter highlights help to add color to hair that has become dull during harsh weather. Getting and...

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...

Sea salt hair spray makes hair mimic the waves you get after a day at the beach. It naturally adds volume and swirl to hair. You can make your own salt hair spray easily and inexpensively. Here’s...

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...

This article will tell you how you can remove stubborn dirt from combs even without scrubbing its teeth with a toothbrush. If you keep reading the steps and follow them you will see you are not...

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.

Adding synthetic hair to your style is an easy way to give your old style a lift. Additional hair can add color to your head without the commitment of long term dying and add length to short hair...

If you suffer from short, frizzy, and lackluster hair, all hope is not lost in achieving the look you desire for your tresses. More women are looking to hair rebonding as an answer to problems of...

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...

Dyeing mohair wigs is a relatively easy step in the doll-making process. Before dyeing, you must ensure that the mohair wig is clean and does not have any tangles. It should also have plenty of...

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...

If you are a beautiful blond who is slowly transforming into a carrot top, you may live in a home where hard water and mineral deposits are to blame. Mineral deposits are building up on your hair...

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...

Grey hair is typically an unwanted sign of old age that you may especially want eliminate if only a few strands of hair turn grey. There a several chemical solutions available on the market where...

Whether you enjoy sporting synthetic wigs, hairpieces or extensions, there are certain instructions you need to follow in order to keep them looking fresh. Even though synthetic hair isn't real...

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...

Adding color to the hair with products found in the cupboard might be an option for many women who would like to save a few dollars. This home hair coloring method is easy and not as harsh on the...