Caring for fine curly hair can be one of the most difficult challenges for hairdressers and those who live with it. Hair products can easily wear the hair down to make it even harder to manage. At the same time, leaving hair natural without any products usually results in flyaway wisps.

Harsh weather, hard work and lots of washing can eventually take a toll on hands, causing dryness and even painful cracking. Creams help soothe chapping and cracking, but avoiding harsh cleansers and hot water relieves severely dry hands even faster.

Oily skin plagues many people from adolescence on, and the fight doesn’t necessary get easier as you age. That freshly washed face can quickly turn into an oil slick in a matter of hours, giving you a greasy, unkempt feeling. While caring for oily skin is a battle, it's certainly one you can win.

Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a common condition that causes the toenails to become brittle, thick, discolored and crumbly. Infection with nail fungus may also cause pain, especially if the infection causes the nail to separate from the nail bed.

Smoking can affect adversely the heart and lungs, and it also can lead to premature wrinkling and aging. Skin damage from long-term smoking can result in a “smoker’s face,” which can cause facial skin to appear grayish and lines to develop around the eyes and mouth, according to the University of Montana.

Loose hair in a drain combined with soap scum can create a nasty hairball that slows or plugs the drain. To remove hair from a drain using a commercial drain cleaner means exposing yourself and your family to strong, dangerous and poisonous chemicals such as sulfuric acid and lye.

Physicians have used antibiotics to treat acne for more than four decades, with great success in clearing complexions in people with moderate and even severe pimples. But in some cases, the most common antibiotics no longer work well to fight acne, and doctors are forced to try alternatives.

If you've ever had a hair perm, you probably noticed a strong chemical smell in the salon, and maybe some minor hair loss or sensitivity once the treatment was done. Yet for many women, the after-effects of a "permanent wave" or other chemical treatment can be nothing short of disastrous.

Cystic acne is one of the most severe forms of acne you can develop. It can run deep into your skin and become inflamed and painful. Cystic acne is also very likely to leave scarring on your skin after it disappears. Large swaths of cystic acne can result in deep and embarrassing scar marks.

Proper facial skin care requires regular cleansing and moisturizing. However, facial toners also play an important role in assuring you have a healthy and clean facial appearance.

Nightclubs are a go-to weekend destination for many young professionals and with the plentiful drinks and dancing comes a specific type of attire. With competition steadily increasing, clubs are in constant search of the hippest, trendiest and most fashionable of customers, so you'll want to dress to impress.

The aloe vera plant is widely used as a treatment for skin conditions such as burns, minor abrasions and cuts. The leaves of the aloe plant, a member of the cactus family of plants, are cut and the gel inside is applied to areas to facilitate healing.