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Conditioner Makes the Difference

I have unruly hair. It’s thick and curly and I really do like it… but it can be difficult to handle. Dealing with my hair isn’t really that bad… as long as I use conditioner on a regular basis. I have two different types I like: one is your usual in-the-shower conditioner and the other is a leave-in conditioner. The leave-in is nice because it’s like wearing “product” (gel or mousse or something) without actually using gunk in my hair. I was in a rush yesterday while getting ready for work. So, while I’d intented to use my leave-in conditioner … Continue reading →

What is Dry Shampoo?

There’s a lot of ideas out there about the best way to care for your hair. Wash every day. Don’t wash every day. Air dry. Blow dry. My thoughts? What’s best for you and your hair might not work for another person. I like to wash my hair every day, but that’s as much for the shower-wakes-me-up sensation as the my-hair-gets-greasy-fast problem. And my method is in no way the last word in hair care! Lately I’ve been in on a bunch of conversations about dry shampoo, so I thought I’d share the info! First things first: what is dry … Continue reading →

Post-Sun Remedies for Skin and Hair

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A day in the sun doesn’t have to end in sunburn… but sometimes it does. Even if you don’t come home as red as a lobster, you may still feel sticky, grimy, hot, and tired. Some of these post-sun remedies can help refresh your skin and hair after a day at the beach, pool, or park. Aloe vera — my favorite post-sun remedy. It feels cool going on and relieves some of the heat. Aloe has a long history of being a healing plant — you’ll find lots of products that contain aloe on the shelves these days. Personally, I … Continue reading →

Correcting a Hair Dye Boo-Boo

Yesterday, the hair coloring bug bit me and I picked up a highlighting kit. The streaks are kind of cute, but I’m not totally in love with them. So that got me thinking of ways to fix things if I’d had a hair disaster! If your color isn’t as light as you’d hoped, you can try the old fashioned hair lightener: lemon juice! Rinse your hair with a little lemon juice and sit in the sun — your hair will gradually get lighter. If your color isn’t as dark as you’d hoped, you can always re-dye it with another, darker … Continue reading →

Highlights at Home

It’s been a long time since I got the urge to dye my hair. Partially because it’s expensive and partially because I just haven’t felt the need. But today the bug hit hard and I gave in. I picked up a highlighting kit that was made “especially for curly hair”. I guess that’s because the highlighting comb that comes with the kit has extra-wide teeth? This is the first time I’ve attempted highlights, rather than an all-over color, so I’m not really sure what the little comb usually looks like. The color? Supposedly a warm coppery color, somewhere between my … 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 →

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 →