Category: Hair

“Hair Vitamin” Has Health Risks

Many dietary supplements promoted for hair, skin, and nail benefits contain levels of biotin (also known as vitamin B7) up to 650 times the recommended daily intake. Physicians may also recommend high levels of biotin for patients with certain conditions such as multiple sclerosis. But biotin levels higher than the recommended daily allowance may cause… Continue reading “Hair Vitamin” Has Health Risks

Common Myths and Truths About Hair Loss and Balding Exposed

For the millions of people who experience thinning or balding of their hair, it can be devastating. What can be even more devastating is not getting accurate information when it comes to what they can do about it. There are many myths surrounding hair loss and balding, and they can hold people back. Knowing the… Continue reading Common Myths and Truths About Hair Loss and Balding Exposed

The Anti-Aging Program for Your Hair

As we mature, our hair changes along with us—a natural but often frustrating process. “The life span and capability of hair follicle stem cells decrease as we age, inhibiting the ability to regenerate the cells responsible for hair growth, texture, and pigment,” explains Jim Markham, CEO and Founder of ColorProof. Meaning: Locks that were once… Continue reading The Anti-Aging Program for Your Hair

Doctor Recommended Solutions to Beach & Pool Hair Problems

As the summer heats up and everyone is looking to enjoy some seasonal outdoor fun, it’s easy to forget how to properly care for your hair. From the intense heat to the severe damage water can cause, these next few months can be a nightmare for your mane! Here are the perfect solutions to the… Continue reading Doctor Recommended Solutions to Beach & Pool Hair Problems

5 Steps to Healthy, Fabulous Hair

From taking essential vitamins to a simple head massage, hair restoration expert Dr. Baiju Gohil breaks down some easy ways to get enviable hair this season.  Dr. Gohil is a board-certified surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, dedicated to hair restoration and hair loss treatment. He opened Robotic Hair Restoration Long of… Continue reading 5 Steps to Healthy, Fabulous Hair

Deep Rooted Effects of Female Hair Loss

A woman’s hair is her crowning glory. Until you start to lose it.   Over 30 million women in the U.S. are suffering from hair loss or thinning, and while hair loss is often falsely thought of as merely a cosmetic problem, surveys and studies have found that hair loss can have wide-ranging effects on… Continue reading Deep Rooted Effects of Female Hair Loss

Toward a Safer Permanent Hair Dye

Coloring hair has become a common practice, particularly for people who want to hide their graying locks. But according to a release from the American Chemical Society, an ingredient in many of today’s commercial hair dyes has been linked to allergic reactions and skin irritation. Now scientists have developed a potentially safer alternative by mimicking… Continue reading Toward a Safer Permanent Hair Dye

Everything You Need to Know About Scalp Health

Women have always been hard on their hair. From hair dyes, and styling products to straightening and extensions, the goal of lush locks often takes a toll on our scalp. Here are some interesting facts about what’s under your hair. Most women these days use multiple hair products and don’t wash their hair every day. … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Scalp Health

Hope for a Baldness Cure

A team led by University of Southern California Stem Cell Principal Investigator Cheng-Ming Chuong has demonstrated that by plucking 200 hairs in a specific pattern and density, they can induce up to 1,200 replacement hairs to grow one a mouse. The results were published in the April 9th 2015 edition of the journal Cell. A… Continue reading Hope for a Baldness Cure

Dermatologists’ Tips to Treat and Control Dandruff

Do you have a favorite black sweater, but you’re afraid to wear it because of dandruff? Fear not, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology. Although those pesky white flakes of dry skin can be annoying, especially if you’re wearing dark colors, it’s fairly easy to treat and control dandruff with patience – and… Continue reading Dermatologists’ Tips to Treat and Control Dandruff

6 Anti-Aging Secrets From Beautiful Women Around the World

By Soriyya Bawa

It doesn’t matter where we come from or how much money we have, most aging women everywhere share one common goal: to feel and look younger. And the beautiful thing about it is that the world is filled with anti-aging secrets, because each culture has their own unique tricks, tips, and successful home remedies to look younger, no matter how old you are. Here are some of the best anti-aging secrets that have been handed down from generation to generation around the globe.

Anti-Aging Secret #1: China

Summer Beauty, Health, and Fitness Dilemmas

Top experts share tips on how to sidestep some top seasonal ailments so you can savor your summer days.

Don’t Get Burned by Skin Cancer

Everything You Need to Know About Gray Hair

By Jon Yaneff

Gray hair is often regarded as a clear-cut sign of getting older. That first gray hair can arise when you least suspect it. Although it’s typically seen in older adults, even people in their 20s and late teens may see silver strands.

There are people of all ages doing their best to cover up gray hair while others wear it proudly. But why does it happen, and what can you do about it if you want to get rid of it to look younger?