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Beauty Q&A

There are lots of little beauty questions out there. How do I know my skin type? How do I fix a hair disaster? Get some answers here — and feel free to ask your beauty questions in comments. Skin Care Q&A How do you know your skin type? A quick and easy tissue test can help. Wash your face, then wait fifteen minutes. Press a tissue against your face for ten seconds and take a look. Dark spots on the tissue mean you have oily skin; a few dark spots can indicate combination skin. Light spots mean you have normal … Continue reading →

Fix Salt and Chlorine Damage

I love summer. I love sunshine, and I love swimming — ocean or pool, it doesn’t make a difference! But all that sunshine, salt, sand, and chlorine can be very damaging to your hair, skin, and nails. Always wear sunscreen! I can’t stress this one enough. Wearing sunscreen protects your skin from damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. That skin damage can develop into skin cancer over time — taking time to slather on sunscreen can help prevent skin cancer. Help heal your skin: If you have sensitive skin, try applying a thin coat of Vaseline before you go into … Continue reading →

Fashion Trends: Hair Restoration for Women

I don’t have long, luxurious locks like Denise Richards or Jennifer Lopez. And to be completely honest, I’m glad I don’t because I stink when it comes to maintaining the perfect do. I simply don’t have time (see: don’t want to make time) to spend hours in the bathroom washing, rinsing, repeating, blow drying, crimping, curling, brushing or braiding hair. (It’s all I can do to maintain my short, low-maintenance do.) That being said I am still very grateful that I have been blessed with a full head of hair. Hair loss is a devastating dilemma for a millions of … 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

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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 →

When Are Kids Old Enough To Choose Haircuts?

Next to clothes and clothing styles, I think hair is the second biggest independence battle that parents and children can get locked in. While there are a few kids who do not really seem to care what their hair looks like, for most children, having some say and control over their hair becomes an evolutionary step toward independence. BUT, how old should children be when they are allowed to decide their own haircuts and hair dos? I do not suppose there is an exact answer to this. I wish I could say that I was an extraordinarily liberal parent and … Continue reading →