Restoring hair health involves follicular stimulation, nutritional support, and careful management of chemical treatments like perms and bleaching.
Essential oils contain high concentrations of the chemicals that give plants their essence -- or fragrance and flavor. Distilled from the leaves, bark, flowers and other parts of plants, these oils have been used for centuries to promote hair growth in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.
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It seems like most people aren’t happy with their natural hair. If you have curly hair, you might long for straight, while a person with curly locks longs for your straight tresses. Hair color is another treatment that is increasingly popular, whether you are fighting grays or simply want a new look.
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Hair growth in men and women is governed by hormones called androgens. Specifically, androgens are the hormones that cause the development of "masculine" features, both in men and women. One of the characteristics that androgens are able to affect are hair follicles.
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Nails and hair are both made from keratin, and any changes in your body’s keratin production will impact their health. For example, healthy hair and nails should have a certain amount of flexibility. Dehydration or any form of malnutrition can cause your nails and hair to become brittle and easily broken.
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Anyone who lives in a humid climate can tell you that a rise in humidity often means a rise in the amount of frizz in their hair.
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Everyone's hair contains keratin proteins, but people with curly hair have less keratin. Keratin treatments seal this protein into the hair, leaving it sleeker, straighter and easier to style. While this many sound like a dream, the rules surrounding a keratin treatment are a bit stringent.
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Restoring the pH of the scalp may help prevent hair loss from dandruff, bacteria or fungus. Every liquid substance on Earth has a pH, or an acid-base, measurement. Very few substances are neutral; most are either acidic, such as vinegar, or basic, such as bleach.
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Brylcreem is a brand of hair care products that originated in England in the late 1920s with a canned pomade that gave hair hold and shine, notes the "Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History" by Victoria Sherrow, and was the first hair product marketed exclusively to men.
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Several commercial over-the-counter shampoo products contain active ingredients designed to target and alleviate dandruff. The main active ingredients used include salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, resorcine, selenium and ketoconazole, according to the National Institutes of Health.
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Fine hair takes an extra fine level of care -- it can easily be damaged by the elements and weighed down by the buildup of harsh chemicals in hair products. Fine tresses that are dry and brittle, flat or frequently frizzy should be treated with deep conditioners that will nourish and revitalize the hair.
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Women have been changing the color of their hair since ancient times, using plants and berries to make dye. In the 1700s, fashionable women used powder to make their hair look lighter.
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If your hair is damaged from over processing, using too many products or just plain genetics, consider giving it a deep conditioning treatment. You don’t have to scrape up all of your spare change or dip into your vacation fund just to show your hair some love.
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As frustrating as it can be to style curly hair, having straight locks amidst the curl makes styling even more of an uphill battle. Not only are curly hair follicles affected by the weather, but they can also change from hormonal imbalances, such as during puberty and pregnancy.
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Baby powder can be a great ally to degrease oily hair in a short amount of time. When you need to skip a wet shampoo, this is the way.
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Many girls with curls who are distressed by their unruly, frizzy locks are grateful for the smooth silkiness that keratin treatments offer their tresses.
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Many factors, such as stress, aging and genetics can cause your hair to lose its color and turn gray or white. Low levels of certain vitamins and minerals can also have a role in hair color loss.
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Melanocytes are cells naturally produced by your body. These cells emit melanin to provide your hair with its natural color. As you age, melanin production slows, and you may suffer from gray hair.
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Most shampoos and conditioners leave behind some type of residue on your hair, which may cause it to become dull, greasy or laden with heavy byproducts.
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Human hair grows at an average speed of 6 inches per year. This is fairly slow, especially if you are waiting for your hair to grow out for a special occasion, or if you have experienced a mishap at the hairdresser. Unfortunately there isn't a way to make hair grow much faster, either naturally or chemically.
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Dry, brittle hair has many causes, some of which can be serious. Most of the time, brittle hair is nothing more than a nuisance brought on by neglect and too many chemical services. However, several serious diseases and conditions cause dry, brittle hair.
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