If you use a hair dryer or any heating tool like a curling or straightening iron, use a heat protectant. There are many products (choose from a serum, cream and spray form) that will nourish the hair and form a shield around the strand to minimize heat damage. … [Read more...] about How can I minimize hair damage when I blowdry?
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Natural ways to make your hair thicker
We're all afraid of growing bald. We all lose hair everyday (it's a natural part of the hair growth cycle) but as we grow older, our body loses its ability to generate new and healthy hair. You may notice it takes longer to grow hair, or the strands are thinner (hence the development of the much dreaded bald spot). Heredity can increase risk for thinning, but environmental … [Read more...] about Natural ways to make your hair thicker
Tips on making dreadlocks
Dreadlocks are a very conspicuous but cool-looking hairstyle. This type of hairstyle has its origins in the Caribbean, with Jamaica being the Caribbean country most associated with this hairstyle. Rastafarians, people who follow Ras Tafari, are probably the most common wearers of this hairstyle. One of the most famous people who wore dreadlocks was the late Bob Marley, who is … [Read more...] about Tips on making dreadlocks
How to style your hair while growing out bangs
Are you sick of your bangs? There's nothing to do but grow them out, but what do you do in the meantime? Here are some ways to style your hair while you wait for your hair to reach the desirable length. You can still look amazing (and wear a completely stylish and up-to-date ‘do) even when your hair is in that weird, in-between phase. … [Read more...] about How to style your hair while growing out bangs
How to add volume to fine, limp hair
Some people are blessed with naturally thick hair or bouncy curls. Others (like me!) lie limp like a dishrag. Over the years I've found ways to make it look thicker, and add that oh-so-desirable volume and swing. Many of these tips don't require hours in front of the mirror, or constant blow drying (which actually damagers hair—and fine hair is more vulnerable than most). Read … [Read more...] about How to add volume to fine, limp hair