I hate my hair! Why can't it be like so and so's hair? That has been one of my biggest struggles in life - my hair. I was born with what is called dishwater blond hair (looks dirty, in other words). So since I was in junior high school, I have colored my hair ash or golden blonde. Of course, coloring your own hair comes with a lot of surprises. Actually, depending on the brand of hai... read more »

Every year you may spend a fortune on products for your hair. Your crowning glory can either help your image or hurt it, so you usually do not mind spending a little extra. After all, you are worth it! But sometimes no matter what you seem to do, you notice that your hair is getting thinner and more fragile. It may be because you blow dry it, dye it, wash it often, or it may be a result of an in... read more »

There is one thing that is undeniable. Most people will get gray hair. Some may start turning gray at a very early age - even as early as in their 20s. Some may not turn gray until they're in their 60s. Most of it has to do with your genes. Nevertheless, one day, gray hairs will start showing up and you may want to find ways to keep them from becoming prominent. Although most women wil... read more »

Vaseline is the trade name for petroleum jelly, a multi-purpose lubricant that is extremely inexpensive, yet extremely versatile. Found in almost every medicine cabinet throughout the country, Vaseline was originally used for cuts, scrapes and burns. But over the years, this remarkable product has expanded its use to hundreds of different applications, including dozens that have to do with perso... read more »

I do my daughter's hair simply because her mother doesn't. Her best effort to date is taking her to a salon and getting it braided so she has even less to worry about. That is great for her. One less thing to worry about, but my daughter complains the braids are too tight and suffers from headaches on a daily basis with that hair style. When my oldest daughter was younger, I did her ... read more »

Some hair just doesn't like to curl, but there is an alternative to curling irons! If you own a round 1-inch flatiron, you can do this. take the section of hair you would like to curl (preferably not to big) and clamp the flatiron on it, about 3 inches from the roots of your hair. Then, twist the straightener so that the hair is wrapped through and around the straightener. pull slowly and ... read more »

John Frieda Sun Streaks Heat-Accelerated Highlighter is a wonderful product. I tried it a few weeks ago and I love it! It is a mild peroxide gel. That lets you highlight your hair where you want and how you want. You can do everything from chunky strands to thinner streaks. It is also perfect for root touch-ups. It's for use on blonde or medium brown hair. The gel becomes effective when hea... read more »

Some of the most beautiful women in the world are from India. Their bright beautiful eyes, glowing skin and shiny thick hair are remarkable. I have several friends who are Indian, mostly from Fiji in the South Pacific, but they have carried down their age-old practices from India. Tumeric is used in Indian food, but it is also used in beauty supplies in India and is rapidly being adopted in th... read more »

1. Hot oil treatments are perfect for those suffering from dry scalp conditions like dandruff. 2. Those with curly hair need a moisture boost and oiling provides a protective layer against damage such as split ends and reduces frizz leaving the hair soft and supple. 3. Steaming the hair after applying oil helps rejuvenate the scalp.

This is something I've been doing for many years and it's fairly quick and easy. As long as you have some wave in your hair, you won't have any problem doing this. What you will need is "Aussie scrunch spray", a damp towel, a blow dryer and of course a comb or brush. The first thing you want to do is wash your hair, shampoo/condition, then you want to towel dry your hai... read more »