Wet hair is extremely delicate and should be handled with care. When you get out of the shower, your soaking-wet hair can stretch, making it more susceptible to breakage. Combing wet hair can help rid it of tangles, but if done improperly can leave you open to damaged strands -- and a frizzy, unkempt look.
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Smooth, silky tresses are often lusted after by those carrying around a coarse, unruly head of frizz. No matter how many at-home smoothing products are applied while washing, before blow drying and during straightening, you can still end up with an unmanageable mane.
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Shaving under your arms can sometimes leave the delicate, sensitive skin in that area with red, irritated bumps; not the look you're going for if you're putting on a tank top. Banish those bumps by taking some precautionary measures before you shave under your arms.
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While every body shape is different, key elements make it easy to separate certain characteristics into body types. Knowing your body type gives you greater insight into how your body works as you digest food and exercise for weight loss. If you carry your weight in your middle, you're an apple type.
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Heavy products in fine or limp hair can cause it to look dirty and greasy, even if you've just washed your hair. Not all products are ideal for your hair type, and using too much of waxes, pomades or other styling products can weigh your hair down and make it unmanageable and oily.
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Volleyball is a game of precision, power and teamwork on the court. For the most powerful setting in volleyball, it is common to tape two of your fingers together for added support and strength, which is a technique known as "buddy taping."
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Bumps on the nose are typically caused by acne. Whether it's whiteheads, blackheads or painful red skin blemishes, suffering with obvious lumps and bulges on the nose can be embarrassing. The products that you use could be irritating your skin and exacerbating the problem.
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Dead skin, dirt and oil can all clog pores, causing acne and a dull complexion. By exfoliating your face on a weekly basis, you slough away dead skin cells, dirt and oil to reveal healthier skin underneath, notes SheKnows.com.
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At around 12 or 13, your preteen's body is gearing up for a large growth spurt, notes the Baylor College of Medicine. Because of this, your usually thin 12-year-old may suddenly complain about excess weight.
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Whether you're a guest or in the bridal party, with the amount of pictures being snapped at a wedding, you want to look your best. While 30 days isn't much to drop major weight, it's still possible to make a difference in your appearance in a short amount of time.
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In Hollywood, it seems like actors put on and drop weight for roles at an alarming rate. Once a young starlet has a baby, her body bounces right back to its former glory. Actors always look svelte on the red carpet.
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Piercing the higher portion of the ear, known as the cartilage, is a fashion statement that can be dangerous. Before deciding to pierce the upper portion of your ear, familiarize yourself with the health risks associated with cartilage ear piercings.
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You might be meticulous about your hair during the daytime hours, but do little to take care of your hair while asleep. As you toss and turn overnight, your hair cuticles get roughened up by rubbing on pillowcases -- and you get that just-woke-up look in the morning.
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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.
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When you shave in the morning, the little pesky bumps that crop up afterward are fairly common. While they're usually nothing more than a nuisance, it can be embarrassing to sport razor rash on your chin.
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Dark spots on the knees are usually caused by a hyperpigmentation that occurs when the skin is too thick or dry. You can get rid of these dark spots by taking time each week to give your knees the care that they need to stop looking so dark, dry and rough, and go back to looking supple and flesh-colored.
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Blackheads occur when pores are visibly clogged with dirt and oil. Before you start squeezing your face to try and remove an annoying blackhead, take a few moments to soften the area to make the removal easier.
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A navel piercing can be an eye-catching personal style statement, but it also has its fair share of complications. The American Academy of Family Physicians warns that navel piercings can cause infection and hypertrophic scarring, especially with weight gain or pregnancy.
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After experiencing surgery, you will likely have an incision or scar site to care for at home. The way that you care for your incision can mean the difference between clean healing and an ugly scar.
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Scratches are superficial wounds on the surface of the skin. While scratches are generally mild wounds that don't cause long-term damage to the skin, allowing your scratches to become infected prolongs the healing process and increases your risk for scarring.
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