What’s Making My Hair Gorgeous: Fekkai or Bom Dia?

Something remarkable has happened atop my head the last couple of months: my hair looks shinier, healthier, more colorful than it has in years. (Like in over 20 years, since I was a teenager and my hair always looked healthy.) I haven’t colored it since last summer so I know it’s not that. In fact, when I first noticed this hair transformation it was around the time I should have been noticing the few grays I have and thinking about coloring again. Instead, I noticed my hair had changed color on its own. Not entirely changed, but the brown was … Continue reading →

Spring Beauty Tips: Hair

The winter months can be hard on your hair. On cold days, you’re cramming your gorgeous locks underneath a hat or hood to stay warm. When you’re inside, forced-air heat is stripping the moisture from hair and skin. Now that spring is here, it’s time to rejuvenate your hair! These hair tips can help restore shine, bounce, body, and softness. Trim away split ends. Heat is rough on your hair, and you may find that you’ve got more split ends after the winter months. Schedule a trim with your hairdresser or ask a friend you trust to snip off the … Continue reading →

Stunning in Silver

Be proud of your grey hair, ladies! A recent survey from the beauty experts at L’Oreal found that almost half of all women over forty are choosing to NOT dye the grey out of their hair. The benefits of going grey: You don’t have to worry about dying and re-dying to cover roots. You don’t have to constantly subject your hair to dyes. You save money (not buying dye or going to the salon) and time (not dying your hair at home or sitting in the salon while someone else does it for you). You’ve earned those grey hairs — … Continue reading →

Hot Summer Hair

When the heat and humidity is high, it’s hard to work up the effort to do something creative with your hair. Here are some tips and tricks for good hair days even when the weather makes it hard. Summer Hair Care Tips: Try a leave-in conditioner if you’ll be outside most of the day (like at the beach or poolside). Work the conditioner into damp hair and let the heat of the day help it penetrate. Skip the blow-dryer — it can leave your hair frizzy. A super-absorbent towel may not get you all the way dry, but it’ll save … Continue reading →

Hair Facts

How much do you know about your hair? Test your hair trivia with these questions… then see if you can stump your friends and family! Q: Hair grows everywhere on the human body — except for two places. Do you know what they are? A: Hair does not grow on the palms of the hands and on the soles of the feet. Other parts of the body may seem hairless, but actually have hair so fine it’s nearly invisible. Q: What is hair made of? A: Hair is made of keratin — the same protein in fingernails and toenails. Q: … Continue reading →

Different Kinds of Hair Loss

There are many different kinds of alopecia, also known as hair loss. Involutional alopecia is the gradual thinning of hair with age. This is a natural condition! As you age, more and more hair follicles go into their resting phase. The hairs that remain are shorter and fewer in number. Androgenic alopecia is a genetic condition that can affect both men and women — you may know it as male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness. In men, hair loss can start in the teens or early twenties, and comes with a receding hairline and gradual hair loss from the … Continue reading →

Life With Curly Hair

I used to hate my curly hair. I was so envious of friends with straight hair, even when they had perms! My hair was wild and poofy and unmanageable… and it still is. These days, I’ve learned to love my curly hair. In general, curly hair tends to dry out easily. It can be more brittle than straight hair, and can be prone to frizzing. Regardless of length, you may spend more time taking care of your curly hair than your straight haired friends spend on theirs. So how can you make your hair care routine easier? Some hair-care experts … Continue reading →

Life With Long Hair

Caring for long hair can take a lot of time and effort. Life with long hair isn’t all tossing your locks in a slight breeze, supermodel style. Just washing and drying your hair can be a time consuming task! Breakage can be a big problem with long hair. Here are some tips to reduce breakage: Don’t sleep with your hair in a tight braid or in a ponytail. That might help keep the tangles down, but it can put some serious stress on your hair. Any time your hair is in a ponytail or braided, make sure it isn’t too … Continue reading →

Treating Dandruff

Several different things can cause dandruff: eczema, hormonal changes, and even the change of seasons! Having dandruff doesn’t automatically mean you have a dry scalp; your scalp may be extremely oily. In either case, the skin on your scalp sheds, leaving white flakes snowing down around your head, neck, and shoulders. A mild case of dandruff can often be cleared up with more frequent shampooing. A daily scrub can help prevent the buildup of dead skin cells on your scalp, especially if you give yourself a vigorous scalp massage while washing. Leave the lather on for ten minutes while you … Continue reading →

Protect your Hair from Damage

Your hair frames your face, and although it may be hard to find the perfect style for you, it does not have to be difficult to protect your hair from damage. Any great style starts with healthy hair, and with these low effort strategies your hair can easily withstand summer, and year round, damage. Sun Damage 85% of women color treat their hair. This means your hair is already depleted before it hits the sun, making it easier for it to dry out and for you to be stuck with a head of “straw”, or a hat head. The easiest … Continue reading →