To achieve long, lustrous hair simply takes time. All too used to convenience and immediate results, hair extensions can provide a great solution for thicker, fuller hair. Celebs like Katie Price have made such styles famous, but are also famous for making tabloid headlines when they suffer the problems that can come with them. So […]
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Ever wondered if hair grows back thicker after tweezing or waxing? DHD says it’s a frequent question he gets concerning beauty myths So,to help shed light on the topic. Tweezing is not likely to influence or cause diameter changes to hair texture. Hormonal variables and genetic predisposition are much more likely to be at play.’ […]
An age-old hair myth is that hair can turn grey or white overnight. Scientifically, it is impossible for your hair to turn grey or white overnight. The hair that you see on your head has its colour genetically formed. Hair colour can only be changed by applying a bleach or colouring agent. Therefore, unless someone has snuck into your […]
An emotional trauma can cause sudden hair loss; this reversible, normal condition is called telogen effluvium. How can something that has nothing to do with your hair or scalp cause your hair to fall out? Well, according to doctors and hair loss experts, anything that disrupts your body’s normal rhythms or hormone levels can also disrupt […]
You know you want it. You strive to attain it. But do you know what “healthy hair” really is, and how to achieve it? Long flowing locks, crisp cuts, vibrant colour, no split ends, super shiny hair. All obvious indicators of healthy hair. But what you might think is conducive to healthy hair, may not […]
Residing in a land of year-round sunshine & outdoor lifestyle, it may come as a revelation that many people here in Dubai and UAE are Vitamin D (25(OH) D) deficient. Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) is synthesized from sunlight when our bare skin is exposed. In a further conversion cascade involving enzymes from the liver & […]
Contrary to some popular rumors, the sun does not actually contribute to hair loss. However, it’s always a good idea to protect your hair and scalp against the sun’s harmful UV rays with a hat or scarf, or use UV hair protectant products such as a liquid sunblock. Long term exposure to UV rays may […]
Did you know that an afternoon snack can actually be good for your hair? I am not talking about simple carbohydrates (think cakes and pastries) – which raise and drop your blood sugar levels quickly – but complex carbohydrates, such as whole meal bread, fruits and vegetables that release fuel more slowly and give sustained […]
I was reading some of my latest Twitter updates when I saw another claim about a beauty product being “chemical free.” Reading claims like this really bug me because nearly EVERYTHING is a chemical. There is no such thing as a Chemical Free Sunscreen!!! Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are CHEMICALS!! Alright, enough of that. […]
