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I’m a Hair Hazard! (Pantene Samples)

I’m a Hair Hazard. At least, that’s what the quiz on the Pantene Restoratives website tells me. Yep, I’m dangerous – and not in the mysterious, exciting way. There’s an ugly photo of a 50% stripped hair cuticle next to a photo of healthy hair. Guess which one is closer to mine? I used to have gorgeous, thick, flowing hair. People used to touch it all the time, comment on it, and compliment me on it. Then came children. The grey really isn’t the worst part. After all, those are strands of wisdom. Plus they can be covered with hair … Continue reading →

Frugal Beauty Care for Your Hair

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Here are some great tips for taking care of your hair the frugal way. Use products around your home to add shine, volume, and moisture with little cost. * Mix a small jar of mayonnaise with 1/2 of a mashed avocado to make a deep conditioning cream. Apply to hair, from root to tip. Cover your hair with plastic wrap or shower cap. Leave cream on hair for 20 minutes and rinse out in the shower. * Make your own dandruff remedy by mixing equal parts white vinegar and water. Apply the liquid directly to the scalp before shampooing. Use … Continue reading →

Eight Tips for Vibrant Hair Color

You may color your hair because you need a chance of pace; you may be trying to cover up a few stray strands of gray. Whatever your reason, here are some ideas to help make your chosen hair color look great! Cut first, color second. Let’s be logical for a moment… do you want to color your hair first, then chop a bunch of it off? That’s kind of a waste of hair color. Start with the haircut and go for the color second. Maintain your color carefully. That means keeping an eye on your roots and staying on top … Continue reading →

How To Wreck Your Hair

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Okay, your hair isn’t technically alive. It is attached to your living noggin, but it is made up of dead cells. On the positive side, the things you do to your hair won’t have much of an effect on the rest of your body. On the down side, hair has no defenses against the things we do to it! Overshampooing. Most of the shampoos on the market are gentle enough for daily use. But they also can pull away natural protective oils when they scrub away dirt. Brushing wet hair. Wet hair stretches out to almost twice its length. If … Continue reading →