Sewn-in extensions are typically made from human hair, which means that they are good quality but very delicate. To attach extensions, a stylist braids hair along the scalp, then sews tracks of hair into the braids. Proper care will make your extensions last longer and look better.

Dreadlocks originated in Kenya with the Mau Mau ("Dreads"), who fashioned their hair as a form of quiet protest to the white colonists.

Dry skin on the lips is a problem that most people face at some point in their lives. While many can simply slap on lip balm and watch the dryness go away, others are plagued with chapped lips.

You teeth are covered with a delicate layer of white enamel that's prone to staining, particularly when it's exposed to acidic liquids such as coffee. According to the book "My Favorite Yankee Miracles" a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda can remove coffee stains on teeth.

Olive oil isn't just good for salad dressing and coconut oil is much more than a delicious cooking alternative. It turns out these two oils boast some major beauty benefits that can bolster your hair and skin. They are also two cost-effective alternatives to expensive moisturizers and beauty treatments.

Chapped and rough lips affect men as well as women. Your lips are constantly exposed to environmental irritants and other sources of abuse. Failure to protect your lips against sun and wind damage, or licking and biting them, can lead to dry, rough lips.

Soaking in a hot spring need not be solely reserved for a relaxing vacation or a weekend getaway. These mineral-rich baths offer a slew of natural health benefits you may not know about.

Cystic acne, whiteheads and blackheads find their way onto the faces of 40 to 50 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Acne is the most common skin disorder, which means acne-related products are big business.

Acne and facial hair are both caused by increases in the male hormone androgen during puberty. In men, facial hair commonly occurs throughout adulthood while acne becomes less severe over time.

Popular depilatory creams such as Nair and Veet remove hair by essentially melting the hair away. The creams contain chemicals that attack hair and break down its natural structure. After the proper amount of time has passed, the cream and what’s left of the hair slide down the drain with the rinse water.

Royal jelly, a thick, pastelike substance secreted by honeybees to feed and nurture queen bees, contains high concentrations of many nutrients that are beneficial to humans.

Hand lotions are designed to keep your skin healthy and soft. Like all cosmetics, they have individual shelf lives. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t require companies to list expiration dates, but this doesn’t mean your hand lotion will last forever.