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.
Hydrating the scalp can save you from potentially embarrassing and uncomfortable conditions related to a dry scalp, such as dandruff, eczema and seborrheic dermatitis. You can add moisture to the scalp with products from your local drugstore and salon or try natural recipes and remedies, such as oatmeal and oils.
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Getting a perm involves altering the structure of the hair. Since hair types are different, you always have the potential that the perm will not take or becomes too tight.
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One of the most relaxing parts of a spa facial occurs when a hot, moist towel is carefully draped over the face and left for several minutes. This practice, first used by barbers to prepare facial hair for the subsequent shaving ritual, was integrated into many spa facials as an alternative to steam.
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Scrunching your hair can give you beachy, easy waves that look elegant and effortless. But if you have stick-straight hair, you might think you're out of luck and can't get wavy hair.
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A flat iron can make your hair smooth, sleek and shiny, but over time it can cause the outer layer of your hair to become damaged, making it difficult for your hair to retain the moisture that protects it from breakage and dullness.
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Thin, wavy hair can be a challenge to deal with. It’s not straight enough to carry off a sleek bob and not full enough to go for the tousled, sexy bed-head look.
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Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids that nourish and moisturize the scalp and hair. Polynesian cultures historically have and still do use extra virgin coconut oil as a beauty product, notes the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii. A study published in the "Journal of Cosmetic Science"
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Whether you have naturally dry hair or it is dry due to environmental or styling damage, you can soften your tresses and add shine. Dry hair can be dull, lifeless, frizzy and brittle, so proper and gentle care is key to reduce breakage, eliminate split ends and keep your dry locks as healthy as possible.
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Thinning shears are a tool that looks like scissors but instead of cutting off a section of hair, thins it by grabbing and cutting some strands of hair but leaving others. They are used to thin very thick or curly hair, avoiding a "poofy" appearance. They are also useful to add texture and blend layers.
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If you are a swimmer, a swim cap can be one of your hair’s best friends. These rubber caps protect hair from exposure to chlorine in the pool, a crucial benefit for people with dry hair. The protection isn’t as simple as putting the cap on and swimming as often as you please.
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Long, thick eyelashes are the desire of many women and even some men, but not everyone is fortunate enough to have them. You can load up on mascara or maybe even slap on some falsies, but these are only temporary fixes.
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Rogaine (generic name minoxidil) can be used on healthy hair because the interaction with hair follicles is to rejuvenate them, not shrink them. The oral version of minoxidil was originally developed to treat high blood pressure, with increased hair growth found as a side effect.
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Strong, healthy hair is vibrant and shiny and can take years off of your appearance. If you think hair that's easy to style is in good shape, think again. Damaged strands are rougher than smooth, healthy locks and often styles more easily into an updo or ponytail and holds curl longer than healthy hair.
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Hair looks its best when it is glossy, shiny and moisturized. Unfortunately, many hair products and processes tend to damage hair shafts, leaving many with frizzy, frazzled hair.
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After months -- or even years -- of daily shampooing, brushing, blow-drying and curling, your otherwise beautiful hair may be in desperate need of some attention. At-home deep-conditioning or hot oil treatments are convenient ways to rejuvenate your dry, damaged hair.
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If you’re a smoker, you’re probably used to the smell sticking to your clothes, hair and even furniture. But if you don’t smoke, the odor that lingers after a visit to a nightclub or pub is probably not your idea of a good night out.
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According to Christopher Rutman, an internationally-acclaimed extension artist and hair stylist, there is no perfect shampoo for hair extensions. However, certain types of shampoo should be avoided. Any shampoo with silicone or oils designed to make your hair shiny and smooth should not be used.
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Women seem to be on a never-ending quest for the perfect method of bikini line hair removal. One of the most popular and oldest methods is waxing, in which a layer of the sticky stuff is applied to the skin and pulled away, removing hair at its root.
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Long hair frequently develops knots throughout the course of the day. They can be formed by both dryness and friction against other materials, like clothing. The hair at the back of the head is susceptible to both causes, because it's in most difficult area to look after and touch up.
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Hair damage can be caused by a variety of things, including hair color, heat-based styling tools and improper care. Damaged hair has a distinctive look and feel that's fairly simple to spot if you know what you're looking for. According to the book "Advanced Hairdressing,"
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