Are you familiar with the exotic African oil whose popularity skyrocketed in the past 15 years with nearly 20 million U.S. dollars spent on it for cosmetic product manufacturing? It’s marula oil … and its demand in the beauty realm … Continue reading Marula Oil Benefits for Skin, Hair and Nails
Battling frizz can feel like a full-time job, especially when you have factors like humidity working against you. There are so many quick fixes you can take to momentarily smooth down flyaways, like hair oils or leave-in conditioners. But odds … Continue reading 3 Best Keratin Shampoo Brands for Shiny Hair
Who needs a hair mask? Well, it’s great for just about anyone, but can definitely offer hair health benefits for anyone who spends a lot of time in the sun, pool or adds color or other chemical products to their … Continue reading DIY Mask for Damaged Hair
Dreaded dry scalp is a common feature among dandruff sufferers, and too often we turn to the drugstore shelves for some magic elixir to solve the scalp problem. Typically all these toxic shampoos do is cover our head with ineffective … Continue reading DIY Dry Scalp Remedy with Rosemary Oil
What to Favor Looking to make your skin its best? Along with smart habits — like wearing sunscreen every day — check out what’s on your plate. From fighting free radicals to smoothing fine lines, some types of foods are … Continue reading Foods for Healthy, Supple Skin
It’s happened to most women at one point or another. After plunking down hard-earned cash for a manicure, you walk out of the nail salon and promptly smudge a nail or have it chip in just a day or two. … Continue reading Are Gel Manicures Safe?
Most women first begin developing menopause symptoms about four years before their last period. Symptoms often continue until about four years after a woman’s last period. A small number of women experience menopause symptoms for up to a decade before … Continue reading Menopause: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and More
I’ll be the first to say it: I can’t stand shaving. I literally always end up with little cuts and razor bumps—it’s the worst. That means I’ve tried basically every hair removal method out there, from waxing to sugaring. The … Continue reading 10 Best Hair Removal Creams That Won’t Burn Skin 2020
If you regularly soak and cook rice at home, you probably throw away the leftover “rice water” once you’re done. But believe it or not, rice water, the milky liquid leftover when you soak rice for several hours, offers a … Continue reading Rice Water for Hair and Skin: Benefits and How to Make It
According to findings from one study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), women living in the U.S use an average of 12 beauty products every day, containing nearly 200 chemicals, and it’s not always easy to know exactly what … Continue reading California Bans Chemicals in Beauty Products
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It is the major component of connective tissues that make up several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles. Collagen has many important functions, including providing your skin with structure … Continue reading Top 6 Benefits of Taking Collagen Supplements
When it comes to using essential oils for hair, there are plenty of beneficial choices. Whether you are looking to thicken your hair, treat dandruff and dry scalp, give your hair strength and shine, or lighten your hair naturally, essential oils … Continue reading The 7 Best Essential Oils for Hair
When it comes to using essential oils for hair, there are plenty of beneficial choices. Whether you are looking to thicken your hair, treat dandruff and dry scalp, give your hair strength and shine, or lighten your hair naturally, essential oils … Continue reading The 7 Best Essential Oils for Hair
With the change of every season comes a slew of new beauty products and skincare fomulations that hit the market and push the boundaries of just … Continue reading The Best Skin Care Products 2020 – Top Skin Care Items for Your Routine
If you’re looking for a “natural retinol” that’s gentler on your skin but possesses the same skin-enhancing properties, look no further than bakuchiol. This plant-based antioxidant works to promote healthy aging without the risk of skin irritation or sensitivity. Although … Continue reading Bakuchiol: ‘Natural Retinol’ for Skin Health
The best conditioner overall Silk 18 Silk18 Argan Oil Hair Conditioner is an Amazon bestseller formulated with silk amino acids and argan oil to treat a variety of concerns from scalp dryness to frizz. Conditioner typically isn’t one size fits … Continue reading The Best Conditioner in 2020: Redken, DevaCurl, Pantene
Most of us know dandruff as that flaky white stuff found on the scalp, or more embarrassingly, on the shoulders of your nice black sweater. But how to get rid of dandruff? That’s something that most of us, frustratingly, do … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Dandruff: 10 Natural Remedies
The last few years have seen a bigger-than-ever push for natural and organic beauty products. Many consumers are under the impression that components found in “organic” or “natural” hair products make them inherently safer. Unfortunately it’s not that simple, according … Continue reading Natural and Organic Hair Dye Products
Have you ever wondered, “what is a hair mask and do I need a hair mask?” First, let’s be clear that it isn’t something you wear on your head. But it is something you put on your hair, and it … Continue reading DIY Hair Mask with Lavender and Rosemary Oil
If you make coffee at home every morning, you may be used to chucking the coffee grounds in the garbage afterwards. Yes, they keep the scent of coffee lingering in your kitchen for hours or days, but research published in … Continue reading Coffee Grounds Uses for Skin, Hair, Cleaning and More
Bruce Waight grappled with one of the new guidelines for reopening laid out by regulators when his Oklahoma City barber shop, Rooted Barber + Shop, opened on Tuesday. “It’s hard to breathe in these masks,” Waight said. But he was … Continue reading Getting Your Hair Cut After the Pandemic – Barber Shop Safety
Salicylic acid is at the top of many dermatologists’ lists of acne-fighting ingredients. Why? It helps dry up zits naturally and can also keep them from returning, while improving skin’s texture. Beyond just serving a natural acne remedy, this plant-derived … Continue reading Salicylic Acid for Skin: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, Interactions
Imagine a fruit so nutritious that goats will climb trees just to eat them! Inside that little fruit, is the little nut that gives us argan oil. For generations, natives of the argan woodlands in Morocco have pressed this nut … Continue reading Argan Oil Benefits: Top 12 Uses for Healthy Skin and Hair
Let’s face it, unless you’re the Mother Teresa of hair care and have essentially gone without any form of styling and/or sleep—it’s called bed head for a reason, kids—your mane goes through some pretty serious daily wear and tear. And … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know about Silicone-Based Hair Products
Schlepping to the hair salon to get a keratin treatment every four weeks is not only annoyingly time-consuming, but also incredibly expensive. Enter: At-home keratin treatments. They’re inexpensive, easy-to-use, and can be done in your own bathroom. Of course, there … Continue reading 5 Best At-Home Keratin Treatments For Straighter, Smoother Hair
If major bed head and sleep lines are what your nightmares are made of, you might consider making the switch to a silk pillowcase. While it may seem a bit bougie, the silky fabric actually has major skin and hair … Continue reading 10 Best Silk Pillowcases 2019
Peppermint oil is one of the most versatile essential oils out there. It can be used aromatically, topically and internally to address a number of health concerns, from muscles aches and seasonal allergy symptoms, to low energy and digestive complaints. … Continue reading Peppermint Oil Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More
They say “patience is a virtue,” but choosing patience seems especially painful when you’re trying to grow out your hair. Luckily hair oils can help speed up the process. Not only do they help to stimulate hair growth, they also … Continue reading The 12 Best Hair Growth Oils
Feeling like your fine hair is letting you down even more than usual lately? The answer could simply be washing it more. David Adams, trichologist and master colorist at Fourteenjay salon in NYC says that fine hair tends to need … Continue reading 12 Best Shampoos For Fine Hair 2019 – Volumizing Shampoo
Everyone wants beautiful hair, whether a man or woman; however, hair loss is common in both genders, which causes the hair to become thin and look unattractive. Learning how to thicken hair naturally and finding the right hair thickener could make … Continue reading Hair Thickener with Rosemary, Cedarwood & Sage
You might recognize it as an ingredient in your favorite body lotion or perhaps noticed supplements in the vitamin aisle that feature it. But what is collagen? What does collagen do, exactly? And how can you incorporate it into your life? Collagen … Continue reading Collagen Benefits for Skin, Hair, Joints and More
Neem oil is a naturally occurring pesticide found in seeds from the neem tree. It is yellow-to-brown and has a bitter taste and a garlic-like smell. While it doesn’t sound very attractive, neem seed oil can be very beneficial by … Continue reading Neem Oil for Skin and Plants: How to Use
Have you asked yourself lately, “What’s going on? Is this normal?” If so, you’re not alone. Many women go through changes as they age that are a little confusing. We expect the fine lines and wrinkles. We know that menopausal … Continue reading 5 Perfectly Normal Ways Your Body Changes After Age 40
Want stronger hair, nails, and brows? Here’s your guide to the best vitamins, serums, shampoos, and other treatments that live up to their claims and can actually make a noticeable difference. Vitamins for hair growth As we age, hair becomes finer … Continue reading The Best Vitamins and Serums for Hair, Brow, and Nail Growth
Who doesn’t love a trip to the salon? You get to sit down, relax, and let someone else do the work, and when you get done, you usually feel more confident about your appearance and yourself. In a recent 2017 … Continue reading Don’t Get Sick at Your Salon! 10 Safety Tips
Why is my hair falling out? It’s true that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, mostly due to male pattern baldness (more on that later). But thinning hair and hair loss are also common in women, … Continue reading 21 Causes of Hair Loss
On the one hand, you could end up looking like your best self ever; on the other, things could go horribly wrong, and you may have to spend weeks in hiding while you wait for things to grow out. Continue reading Haircut Questions You Should Ask Yourself
I have this long, ongoing love affair with dry shampoo. My hair is pretty thick and takes some time to style, so I try to wash it as little as possible. Continue reading InStyle’s Associate Beauty Editor Swears By R+Co’s Dry Shampoo
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