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Everyone seems to be going green and organic, but how can you keep your hair looking and feeling great using organic products? You don’t have to rely on chemicals and synthetic ingredients to have healthy looking and manageable hair. A few of the reasons organic hair care products are so popular is that they don’t contain ingredients that strip hair color and contribute to the pollution of the environment. According to the Organic Consumers Association you should avoid the following products used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products if you want to go organic: Read the rest of this entry »
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African American hair is the same in composition as Caucasian and Asian hair, but the way the wave patterns form can make it very vulnerable to breakage. There is no one specific wave pattern or growth pattern for African American hair, just like there are many variations for Caucasian or Asian hair. But it does tend to grow more slowly and need more moisture than other types of hair. Textures can range from very kinky to smooth, it all depends on genetics. How you care for your hair is more important than what the texture may be, and with proper care African American hair can be very beautiful. Read the rest of this entry »
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If you’ve ever had a dry itchy scalp you know how miserable it can be. Many things can cause your scalp to become itchy. Tight braids, dandruff, harsh chemicals, styling product buildup and the weather can all add up to an itchy scalp. All you know is you want relief. A word of warning, if you have an irritated and itchy scalp that persists be sure to see your doctor to rule out any serious skin conditions or allergic reaction. Read the rest of this entry »
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Thinning hair can affect any age and sex. It is common in all races and can be embarrassing. Many times the cause is heredity, but very tight braids, over processing, and stress can cause your hair to thin. Some medical conditions and medications can cause hair thinning. Men will notice a horseshoe pattern develop, the hair on the crown and front hairline will become thinner. Women tend to experience thinning hair near the front of their hairline at the front part. Changes in hormone production as we age can cause thinning hair in both men and women. Some women may notice their hair getting thin when they are pregnant, but this usually corrects itself once they give birth. Read the rest of this entry »
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Acne is not just for teenagers. Over 50% of adult women and 25% of adult men experience acne breakouts. Dermatologists have found an increase in the occurrence of adult acne and site stress, pollution and hormonal changes as we age as the main causes. Your skin is made up of three layers. It is your largest organ and is responsible for the protection of your body and to regulate heat and moisture. The epidermis is the part of the skin we can see and touch. It is comprised of scaly skin cells that slough off as new cells take their place. The dermis is where blood vessels, hair follicles and sebaceous glands (oil glands) reside. It also contains collagen and elastin which help your skin look and feel supple. The subcutaneous layer is mainly fat and collagen and acts as cushion to the dermis and epidermis. Read the rest of this entry »
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Wigs are an easy and fun way to switch up your look. Just pop on a wig and you’re ready to go. Many women who love wigs have several to choose from. But after a time even the best synthetic wigs needs some tender loving care. A word of caution about synthetic hair wigs. Never, ever, I mean ever use a hot tool on them. Even on low setting blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons and even hot rollers will damage the fibers in a synthetic wig. What you may end up with is a melted matted mess. Use these simple instructions to keep your wig and you looking great for many years. Read the rest of this entry »
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As we age our skin looses fullness and can start to look dull and feel dry. Small wrinkles start to show and up and very soon you’re not happy with how your skin looks. You may think this is just a natural part of aging and you have to put up with it. That’s not true. Today there are many cutting edge skin care products to help you have soft supple skin no matter what your age. There are also some tips and tricks you can do to help your skin be the best it can be. Here are some of them for you to try. Read the rest of this entry »
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You always want your hair to look good, but sometimes you just don’t have the time to put into a complete shampoo, conditioner and styling routine. That’s where dry shampoo comes in. Dry shampoo can also be used as a styling tool to refresh your look and give your hair extra volume. What’s so great about this kind of shampoo is it can be used anywhere because you don’t need any water. It’s great for people who travel, just slip it in your bag and you can have fresh hair on the road with no muss or fuss. Dry shampoo is also a good product for people who have mobility issues and find it hard to get in and out of the shower or bath. You can use this type of shampoo on all types of hair, but it isn’t recommended for braids or dreads since you can’t get all of the product out of your hair. Read the rest of this entry »
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Gray hair is a natural part of aging, but you don’t have to put up with it if you don’t want to. When you started to see gray hairs popping up your first reaction was probably to pluck them off your head. This solution only lasts for so long. Eventually more gray hairs come to the party and you’ve got streaks and spots of gray throughout your hair. While gray hair is only hair that has lost its pigment, it can make you feel old and look washed out. Today there are many options to cover your gray. Here’s an overview of what we recommend to cover the gray and look natural. Read the rest of this entry »
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Unwanted body hair is a common beauty complaint. Men and women both want smooth skin and a clean look. If you’ve every considered removing unwanted body hair you may be confused by the myriad of choices available. I was chastised once by saying I was going to “pluck” my eyebrows. My stylist gave me a lecture about how you pluck a chicken, but you tweeze your eyebrows. That image has always stuck with me. Tweezing may be one of the most convenient ways to rid yourself of unwanted facial hair, but you have to do it quite often and it can hurt. Besides, you wouldn’t want to tweeze your upper lip or cheeks. That would be painful and take a lot of time. Read the rest of this entry »
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