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Decades of Bad Hairstyles
How often have you gone through old photos, and reminiscing about the days of old. The one thing that always seems to catch our eye is how much our hairstyles have changed over the years. Even if you have always tried to keep up with the trending hair styles through the years, when you look back you see your hairstyle borders on traumatizing. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at some of the popular hair style trends of the past decades. The 1970s – The Wild and Free Era The key word in the seventies was freedom. It was a time of breaking away from traditions, and freeing yourself of worry, and having long free flowing hair [...]
Preventing Hair Loss – Yes, You Can!
Preventing Hair Loss Hair loss is nothing to be ashamed of. Daily hair shedding is normal, but certain factors can lead to larger amounts of hair thinning and damage. For many women, this can be substantial, visible, and uncomfortable. Whatever hair loss solution you pursue, use these easy tips to increase your chances of success. Brush Gently Brushes that come with plastic or metal bristles can be harsh on your hair and do damage while you’re trying to untangle knots. Using a brush with a blow dryer can also cause damage to your hair follicles. Instead, use a salon-quality brush made of soft bristles. Keep It Cool Too much direct heat can damage hair, so if you're trying to prevent [...]
Men’s Hair Replacement Systems for An Active Lifestyle
When summer rolls around, everyone knows its time to get outside. For many people, summer is their favorite time of year to be active; to swim, run, bike, hike, and more. But for those who may suffer from hair loss, summer may seem like an impossible time to both maintain an active lifestyle and go through the steps that necessary for hair replacement. Concerns that a lot of men have are thinking that sweating a lot or swimming will make it so a hair loss procedure is out of the question. But with the latest advances in non-surgical hair replacement for men, it can be possible for you to have it all, both an active lifestyle, and the hair you’ve [...]
5 Hair Struggles Only Women Can Understand
Blame it on Pinterest — today’s women suffer a whole lot of hair envy. Thanks in part to picture-perfect snaps of models with ready-made, gorgeous locks that seem to never fall out of place. The love/hate struggle is real; we’re only human. But rather than letting our insecurities cripple us, let’s look for solutions, beginning with these five major ones. Hair Falling Out While men experience this too, with women it can be lot more messy to clean up. Wet strands all over the shower floor. A brush-full of hair. The reminder that you aren’t getting any younger. Here are more FAQ's regarding women's hair loss. Solution: The culprit could be hormones, such as those brought on by the pill. [...]
8 Ways to Help Your Kids Overcome Trichotillomania
Overcome Trichotillomania Let's face it. If you are a parent of a child with trichotillomania, you might feel embarrassed, scared and confused. It sounds like such a bizarre bodily disorder. But is it really? Trichotillomania (trick-o-til-o-MAY-nee-ah) is a disorder that makes people want to pull out their hair. It is sometimes a reaction to stressful circumstances (family tension, performance at school, etc.). Before you start pulling out your own hair in frustration, try these eight practical tips to manage your child's trichotillomania. 1. Have Greater Awareness The first thing you should know as a parent is that trichotillomania is not as uncommon as you might think. According to Time magazine, trich affects about two million people in America. It is also not uncommon for it to start occurring during the stressful [...]
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