How Is Hair Color Determined?
Hair color is determined by two different forms of pigment: eumelanin (which is the largest influence) and phenomelanin. Eumelanin is a black pigment, and phenomelanin is a red or yellow pigment.
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Restoring hair health involves follicular stimulation, nutritional support, and careful management of chemical treatments like perms and bleaching.
How Do Blow Dryer Diffusers Work?
A diffuser is an attachment applied to the end of a hair dryer. It is generally rounded and features several long, rod-like pieces. A diffuser is most often used when drying curly or wavy hair because of the special properties this hair type has.
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How Does Biotin Make Your Hair Grow Faster?
For those hoping to grow their hair longer, faster, biotin has served as a vitamin supplement used in the quest for maximized hair growth. Biotin is a B-complex vitamin that can be found in both supplement and food form. Biotin deficiencies are associated with hair loss.
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Can Hair Grow From Damaged Follicles?
The effects of hair loss can be devastating to hair loss sufferers. Treatments for hair loss that can help to reverse hair follicle damage do exist. The effectiveness of treatment depends on the cause of your hair loss and the depth of the damage.
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How to Clean a Boar Bristle Hairbrush
A boar bristle hairbrush has natural bristles that keep your hair shiny and free from damage. The bristles on this type of hairbrush tend to be packed tightly together, and their coarseness allows the brush to remove dust, dirt and other buildup in the hair.
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How to Curl Hair With Foam Rollers
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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