Restoring hair health involves follicular stimulation, nutritional support, and careful management of chemical treatments like perms and bleaching.
Oily hair feels unpleasantly sticky, like it has a greasy film on it. Thick-strand and kinky hair may be capable of bearing up under the weight of excess oil. Hair that is thin and straight, however, is limp and difficult to style when it is oily.
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You can achieve naturally thick eyelashes safely and inexpensively without even leaving your house. The ingredients for naturally thick and longer eyelashes are right inside your medicine cabinet -- or at your nearest health food store.
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If your blonde or light-colored hair turns green in the pool, don't blame chlorine. Many people think chlorine is at fault when oxidized metal particles, such as copper and iron, are the real culprits. You don't need to suffer from grassy-colored hair for the whole swimming season, though.
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Many people turn to home haircuts to save time and money. Hair clippers are fairly easy to use with a little practice. Get the right kind of clippers for the types of styles you want to cut and practice on a few willing friends or family members.
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On average, hair grows at a rate of 1/4 to 1/2 inch per month. Several factors can affect the rate of hair growth, including diet and health conditions.
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Hair growth occurs in a cyclic pattern. While the pattern of growth for each individual hair is identical to that of all of the surrounding hairs, individual hairs progress through the cycles of growth at different times. At any given time, most hair is actively growing.
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Avid swimmers with blond hair may encounter problems. The hard metals and minerals in the water, including copper, iron and manganese, adhere to the hair. The chlorine in the water oxidizes the metals, leaving the hair with a distinct greenish hue, according to Columbia University's Go Ask Alice! column.
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Foam rollers -- soft, cushion-like foam and a plastic rod and clip that secure the hair -- are gentler on your hair than many other styling tools. They don't use heat to curl the hair, and the foam is unlikely to snag or damage your hair. They're also more comfortable than hard rollers.
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Although flyaway hair looks like a beauty problem at first glance, it's actually a simple science problem -- friction and ionization cause static electricity, which leads to wild individual strands sticking our from your head.
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Dry hair occurs when the hair shaft cannot absorb or retain enough moisture, resulting in a brittle, lackluster appearance. Dry hair may result from washing too frequently, using harsh soaps and heated styling tools, or excessive exposure to the elements. In many cases, home remedies can restore moisture to dry hair.
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Natural African American hair can be difficult to manage, especially when most hair products are made for Caucasian hair.
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Eggs and olive oil arenβt just must-haves in your kitchen. These two foods have also earned a spot right alongside your favorite hair care products. Egg yolk and olive oil are both high in fat, making them natural moisturizers. In addition, the protein in egg yolk helps to strengthen your hair.
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The right hairstyle makes a bold statement about yourpersonal style. If you're a black man, messy, unkempt or damaged hair may cause people to perceive you as someone who doesn't pride himself in the way that he looks.
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Skin redness occurs for various reasons, including disease, allergic reactions, burns, inflammation, and conditions such as rosacea. Many times there is no cure for skin redness, and you should consult a dermatologist if your condition persists. Eating the right foods, however, may help alleviate your problem.
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Sun exposure, chlorine, harsh chemicals in coloring, straightening and perming and heat stress from curling irons and blow dryers all conspire to make your hair porous, brittle, dry and dull. Those with fine hair tend to be most at risk, according to the health and beauty website Free Beauty Tips.
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Your appearance can change significantly as you get older--not always in the ways you'd expect. Many people associate aging with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, but your hair can show your age, too.
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When you don't want your hair to grow, it seems to sprout up overnight. When you're looking for it to grow back, waiting feels like an eternity. Excess shedding creates sparse patches of hair on the head.
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Thin and brittle hair can occur for a number of reasons, including stress, improper diet, improper hair care or genetics. Many times, what makes hair weak and dull are factors within your control. Hair goes through a lot, from styling tools and products to sun exposure and hair chemicals from an array of treatments.
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, acne is the most common skin condition that people experience. Acne most often develops in teenagers due to hormonal changes, but it may also develop in adults as well.
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Babies can have dry hair for many different reasons, including over-shampooing and cradle cap. Regardless of the cause, the result is the same -- dry, brittle and unmanageable hair that may also leave the scalp feeling itchy and parched.
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