Restoring hair health involves follicular stimulation, nutritional support, and careful management of chemical treatments like perms and bleaching.
When you work out, sweat seeps into your hair, and can make it look greasy and dirty. That's no big deal when you're headed home for the evening. If your day isn't over yet, find ways to make your locks look fresh.
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As you get older, it's not uncommon to develop a receding hairline. Age isn't the only thing that spurs hair loss, though. Thyroid issues, low estrogen or a genetic condition called androgenetic alopecia may also cause problems.
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Coconut oil isn't just for cooking -- it's packed with benefits for your scalp and hair. Many store-bought hair products contain coconut oil, but they might also be filled with ingredients you don't want or need. A few dabs of pure coconut oil will soothe your scalp for just pennies per treatment.
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Hair color covers up a gray mane, but salon dyes often contain chemicals that aren't friendly to your locks. If you prefer something gentler, you can darken hair naturally by making your own herbal tea dye. Dried herbs produce a tea that gives gray hair rich color and subtle highlights.
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Your hair's thickness naturally starts to wane in your mid-20s. Smoking, excessive heat and chemical treatments can make the unwanted change even more pronounced. It's tough to permanently thicken hair, but that doesn't mean you need to live with fine, limp locks.
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Olive oil isn't just for cooking. It also smooths frizzy hair and gives tresses a luxurious, healthy shine. As with many beauty products, a little bit of olive oil goes a long way -- more isn't necessarily better. Too much of any oil makes your hair look greasy and dirty.
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Salon and at-home dye treatments lighten your hair in a hurry, but the results may not look as natural as you'd like. Dye also contains harsh chemicals that can damage your hair. If you prefer a more gentle, subtle effect, use lemon juice and the power of the sun to lighten your tresses.
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It's normal to find a few strands of hair in your brush, sink or shower drain. Losing clumps of hair, however, may indicate that something in your body is amiss. Elderly women aren't the only ones who struggle with thinning hair; stress, hormones and even your diet play a part in hair loss.
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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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Fine hair is a styling challenge -- it often looks flat and limp and can turn frizzy at the drop of a hat. Fine strands are also more prone to breakage, split ends and other damage. If you're longing for tougher hair, get started in the shower.
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If your hair feels dry and frizzy, skip the bottled conditioner -- you can make your own soothing remedy with foods from your kitchen. Olive oil and avocados help moisturize your hair and restore its lustrous shine.
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If you dye your hair, you probably love the color but hate how dry and brittle your locks feel. Dyeing stresses hair by stripping away natural oils, lipids and nutrients, which causes it to weaken and break. If you're sick of losing your strands, you don't need to swear off coloring forever.
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You can't stop your hair once it starts turning gray, but you can color it for a more youthful look. Salon and store-bought dyes contain harsh chemicals that might weaken your hair or cause skin irritation. If you're sensitive to these dyes, try using coffee as a more natural alternative.
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