Maintaining healthy hair involves understanding how to protect it from damage and manage wave textures. From Ayurvedic oils to keratin treatment aftercare, discover how to reduce oiliness and prevent brittle hair at home.
Extreme temperatures, aging and even the shoes you wear can lead to dry, cracked skin on your feet. Dry skin isn't a serious problem, but it can be unattractive and uncomfortable. Treating dry skin yourself is a three-step process that requires exfoliation, softening and moisturizing.
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Olive oil isn't just for cooking. It also smooths frizzy hair and gives tresses a luxurious, healthy shine. As with many beauty products, a little bit of olive oil goes a long way -- more isn't necessarily better. Too much of any oil makes your hair look greasy and dirty.
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Hair can be damaged by environmental factors like cold, sun and wind. Styling products and tools also can take their toll on your hair and scalp. If your hair is damaged and dull, a hair mask made with bananas and avocados can help restore beauty and shine.
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Dry scalps and dandruff-prone hair can ruin even the best hair days. The itch and discomfort combined with distracting flakes are enough to have you throw your hair up into a bun out of sheer desperation. A dry scalp lacks moisture, and should be handled as you would dry ends or dry skin.
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Aloe vera oil is derived from the aloe vera plant, also known as true aloe or medicinal aloe. Aloe vera is a succulent plant that's native to arid areas of northern Africa and the Arabian peninsula.
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While eyelash pain is a symptom of several conditions such as eyelid infections, blocked oil glands or eyelash growth problems, most cases of eyelash pain can be attributed to a condition called blepharitis.
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Dry hair is caused by a lack of moisture in the hair, and lack of moisture is caused by damage from heat, styling and environmental influences. To restore moisture to your hair, you need to choose a shampoo that both moisturizes and cleanses the scalp without removing the natural oils.
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If you have dry, coarse hair, creating smooth and silky strands is easier than your think. Damage caused by harsh chemical treatments and the constant use of hot dryers and curling irons strips the hair of sebum and ceramides, making hair dry, dull, coarse and fragile.
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Sulfur 8 is a range of hair care products consisting of shampoos, conditioners, hair oils and braid butters used by people of African descent with highly textured hair. Sulfur 8 is useful in preventing seborrheic dermatitis and lice. It heals and relieves itchy scalps, while conditioning to aid hair growth.
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Beautiful hair, like so many other things in life, comes at a price. Hair dyes, relaxers, perms, extensions, hot rollers, curling irons and flat-irons all exact a toll on your hair’s natural healthy shine. Few things are as frustrating as watching great hairstyles give way to dry, damaged hair.
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Dandruff, or seborrheic dermatitis, isn't something you have to white-knuckle through. The drugstore shelves are lined with products that can help soothe your itchy scalp and get rid of those white or yellow flakes.
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One of the most important things to consider when shopping for a salon shampoo is hair type. Common hair types include fine, coarse, dry and damaged and color-treated hair. Once hair type is determined, focus on hair concerns, such as smoothing frizz, boosting body or protecting hair color from UV damage.
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Though the hair of children of color requires the same basic care as children of other ethnic groups, there are noted differences. To ensure the hair of an African American child grows at a healthy rate, a regular hair care regimen must be not only put in place, but strictly adhered to.
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Many people suffer from sensitive scalps and cannot take the harsh chemicals, scents and dyes present in regular shampoo. These ingredients may cause rashes, irritation and peeling. To avoid these problems, purchase a fragrance-free shampoo to prevent some of the problems.
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Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer for dull, dry hair, but it can be difficult to get the right amount on your locks. Too little, and you won't get the shine that you want; too much, and your hair could end up looking heavy and oily.
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Thick, full eyebrows add definition to the eyes and upper portion of the face; but if you've gotten tweezer-happy or your eyebrows are naturally thin, you may be in need of a boost. While you can use an eyebrow pencil to add some faux brow hairs, you may find it doesn't look as natural as you'd like.
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Damaged hair cuticles can cause split ends and give your hair a rough look. Your hair cuticles could be damaged for many reasons -- both from internal and external factors. Hair is delicate and should be handled as such. Fortunately, treatments for getting your hair back to a healthy status exist.
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The best blow dryers today have many features that are beneficial for maintaining healthy hair of all types and textures, including African American hair.
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It's normal to find a few strands of hair in your brush, sink or shower drain. Losing clumps of hair, however, may indicate that something in your body is amiss. Elderly women aren't the only ones who struggle with thinning hair; stress, hormones and even your diet play a part in hair loss.
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Dry, frizzy hair occurs any time of the year and is caused by a lack of humidity in winter and the sun’s rays in the summer. When hair cries out for help, many people head to the salon or the store for the latest and greatest deep-moisturizing product.
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