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Recently, I tried out a new and "improved" glazing treatment. Unfortunately, I was left with hair that looked no different than when I originally started and a head full of pimples. Blond Bella noted a similar experience after she used a glossing product, too. Lucky us. There are many reasons beyond irritation from glossing that can cause bumps to develop. So to get my tips on the how and why, Read more
For sensitive skin, using eco-friendly shampoos can be one way to cure dry, itchy scalp. Here are some tips on what to look for and what to avoid when visiting the hair care aisle. Watch now! Read more
It's just not feasible to tend to every single body part all the time. But there are certain beauty body parts, the neck included, that are frequently neglected in the grooming routine. Here are a few other areas you might overlook — along with some easy tips on maintaining them, too. Read more
Scalp treatments are so underrated. In many other countries, they're a routine part of haircare regimens, but here in the US, they just haven't caught on — yet. Shiny hair begins from the roots, which means it's important to hydrate your scalp, too. Taking care of your scalp is inexpensive and easy, so to get a few tips on getting your head back to a good place, just keep reading. Read more
Itchy head? Yes, it could be dandruff, eczema, or even head lice. (Let's hope it's not that last one.) Chances are, the solution to your scalp woes could be simple. All you have to do is just turn down your water temperature — or you'll end up like itchy old me. A few weeks ago, a repairman tinkered with our water heater to make it a little more effective. He succeeded, and I was pretty pumped Read more
While many hair issues such as graying, thinning, or balding can be caused by your genetic makeup and are out of our control, thankfully dandruff isn't one of them. This flaky skin on your scalp is the result of malassezia, a yeast-like fungus that happens to be found on the scalps of many healthy individuals. Dandruff happens when these yeasty beasties multiply out of control. They irritate your Read more
Welcome to my third and final post in this tea tree oil products series. Today I've picked out a few very special hair and scalp products containing tea tree oil that are designed to correct dry, itchy, flaky unbalanced scalps, as well as lackluster, brittle hair. If you have any favorites of your own, please leave a comment and let me know more about them! Paul Mitchell has a whole range of Read more
Shoulder snow - it's not pretty or fun, but in order to treat dandruff, it'll help to know what's causing it in the first place. People used to think that those flakes were caused by dry or oily skin, shampooing too much or not often enough, poor diet, stress, or the use of too many styling products. While it's true that these can definitely not help your dandruff situation, the real cause has Read more
Most of us get stuck in hairstyle ruts, but there's no time like the present to revamp your look. 2012 can be the year that your hair goes from good to great — provided you follow a little expert advice. Here, top stylists share the top ways to have better hair. Soften your strands "If you want your hair to look its best, you need to treat it with a little love," says Matrix Artistic Director Read more
Does it seem like all you've been doing lately is eating and imbibing in boozed-up beverage after boozed up beverage? While spiked egg nog, hot toddies, champagne cocktails, and mulled wine are all fine and dandy, the problem is that in excess they can wreak havoc on your skin. The issue: "It doesn't matter what you are drinking, all forms of alcohol are dehydrating," says celebrity Read more
