Last year, when my neighbor Janet told me that she uses coconut oil and lemon to reverse gray hair, I smugly laughed it off. You see, even though I’m from New York City, I’ve lived in Panama for over two decades. People here use home remedies for almost every kind of condition; some work, and …
When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’ve ever used hair weaves, extensions, or wigs, you probably understand the importance of using hair glue to attain and maintain your favorite hairstyle. That said, you’re probably also concerned about how to remove glue from your hair. While hair …
Traditionally, men’s hats have been symbols of pride, status, and respect; you could often guess what a man did for a living based on the type of hat he wore. However, those days are over; nowadays, men can wear any type of hat they feel good about. If you have a full head of hair …
It’s doubtful there exists a woman who doesn’t look fantastic in some form of hat. To make sure you’re not the first one, it’s up to you to figure out which types of women’s hat styles look best for your head shape, face shape, and yes, even your body shape. With so many types of …
When we say, ‘hair miniaturization‘, are we literally speaking about tiny hair? Not exactly. But if you’re one of the people living with the condition, you’ve probably heard the term. Or maybe not. You see, although there are hundreds of millions of people around the world dealing with visible hair loss, there’s also a considerable …
Take a deep breath and relax. If hair strands that have fallen from your scalp have white bulbs on the ends, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re permanently losing your hair. Contrary to popular belief, a white bulb is not the hair root; it’s the part of the hair strand closest to the root, and it’s …
When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Not all hair mousses are the same; in fact, different hair mousses work better on different hair types. If you’re not sure what kind of hair mousse works best for your hair, this introductory guide can help. You’ll know how to …
Do you think you might have thick hair, but you’re not really sure? Are you overwhelmed when you look at shelves stacked with haircare products promising thicker and more luxurious hair because you don’t know if you should buy them? Without knowing what kind of hair texture you have, you can’t choose the correct hair …
Sleeping with curly hair is like a science experiment; it takes forethought and planning, special materials, and precision execution. Everything must come together in a perfect sequence of events for the outcome to be successful. How do I know so much about this subject? Because I’ve been sleeping with curly hair since I was one …
Split ends are not only unsightly and annoying; they contribute to the appearance of thinning hair. Frizzy ends make your hair look dried out, unhealthy, malnourished, and unkempt. The longer you wait to resolve split ends, the worst they become. As split ends travel up the length of the hair shaft, the hair is prone …
People often wonder if you should cut your curly hair when it’s dry or wet. Well, even though I don’t have the credentials of a professionally trained hairstylist, when it comes to knowing how to cut and manage my own kinky, curly hair, I might as well have a Ph.D. on the subject. After all, …
Almost every morning for the last two years, I’ve gotten out of bed, looked in the mirror at my tangled waist-length curly hair, and said to my husband, “I think I’m done with this. Should I cut my long hair?” He always responds with an emphatic, “No way!” Then I jump in the shower and …
If you peruse the Internet for ways to style your naturally curly, coiled hair, you’ve probably run across the term “Type 4 hair”. You may have also heard phrases like 4A hair, 4B hair, and 4C hair. Are you wondering what those terms mean and how they came about in the first place? More importantly, …
What Are Hot Roots? ‘Hot roots‘ is a general term to describe hair in the scalp area that’s lighter than the full length of the hair to the ends. You don’t have to be a trained hair professional to learn how to avoid hot roots when coloring hair, but it’s important to understand why they …
If you have naturally curly or kinky hair, you probably understand the importance of effective hair hydration treatment better than anyone. After all, dry curly hair is usually challenging to manage; even when using a wide-toothed comb, the ringlets often separate into frizzy, undefined puffs. If you adhere to a natural hair hydration routine, your …
When deciding to bleach wet hair, it’s essential to consider the pros and cons. Get it wrong, and you could end up with a brassy color, dry and brittle hair, skin irritations, and in the worst case, hair loss. Get it right, and you’ll save yourself a pretty penny by not needing a salon visit …
Congratulations on your decision to remove hair color to go grey! We applaud you for making such a wise choice; you’ve just broken the endless cycle of dyeing your hair every 3-4 weeks. Now you need to decide which method to use to get rid of the existing color quickly, safely, and inexpensively. You know …
What is Behentrimonium Methosulfate (BTMS)? Who would have thought that a chemical compound with a hard-to-pronounce name like “behentrimonium methosulfate” is a powerful hair detangler that’s easy on the scalp and gentle on the skin? Behentrimonium methosulfate is a type of ammonium salt derived from the oil of a natural plant called Colza, aka rapeseed. …
Professional hair color brands are different from drugstore brands. Drugstore color is abrasive, and it will never last as long as you want it to—or as long as it should, for that matter. The colors rarely look true to life, either. Get familiar with the brands that the professionals use. This way, not only you …