In general, workplaces are a lot more open-minded about appearance today than they were a couple of decades ago. It is no longer an uncommon sight to see a checkout cashier with blue hair, for example. But depending on your work environment, there may still be some rules (spoken or otherwise) governing your hairstyle. Some […]
You may know about vitamins, minerals and herbs which can help promote hair growth. But how much do you know about essential amino acids and the role that they can play in helping hair grow in fast and full? What Are Amino Acids? First of all, let’s talk amino acid basics in case you are […]
Hair not growing in as full or fast as you want? Whether you are afflicted by thinning hair or you simply want to speed up growth and increase volume, you may want to think about trying out herbal remedies for hair growth. Why Try Herbal Remedies for Hair Growth? Here are a few reasons to […]
If you are trying to grow your hair to make it longer or fuller, one of the worst things you can do is let it get damaged. The more damaged your hair is, the more breakage you will suffer. This can reduce your terminal length. That means that even if you are doing everything else […]
Passing your 40th birthday is undeniably a milestone. At this point, any illusions that you might have had about being “not quite middle-aged” have fallen behind you. Looking in the mirror, a lot of thoughts will probably pass through your head each day. They could range from anything from, “What am I going to do […]
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about medium hairstyles. I’ve been a long-haired gal for more than a decade now, but over the past couple years, I’ve found myself longing for the days when I had short hair. I love long hair, but there are things I miss about having it short: the breeze on […]
When you think about vitamins, what springs to mind? Vitamin C? Vitamin A? Vitamin B complex? Probably not “vitamin H,” right? A lot of people have never even heard of vitamin H. This is probably because it is more commonly known these days as “biotin.” You most likely have heard of biotin. There is a […]
Maybe you’ve suffered some hair loss recently as a result of acute stress, or perhaps your hair is thinning out because you’re getting older. Whether it’s a short-term or chronic issue, it’s no fun looking in the mirror at thin, limp hair which lacks the fullness and body that you’re used to. Or maybe you […]
Are your nails especially brittle? Do you dread opening a soda can because you’re worried that your nail is going to break? Nails which are brittle and split easily are an all-too-common malady. In technical terms, the condition is known as “onychoschizia.” While thin, brittle nails can be troubling, there is a lot you can […]
Normally on this blog we talk about ways you can grow your hair. But sometimes your problem is the exact opposite. Maybe you’re growing hair you don’t want, in places you’d really rather you didn’t. If you’re a female experiencing male pattern hair growth, you’re experiencing a condition known as “hirsutism.” And let me tell […]
Not seeing the full head of hair you expect when you look in the mirror these days? There are a lot of possible reasons why your hair might be thinning out, but one possible explanation could involve iodine. Iodine is an important nutrient which is often overlooked, but which plays a key role in regulating […]
So maybe you’ve noticed a couple of things lately. First of all, your scalp has been really, really itchy lately. Secondly, you seem to be losing hair. That’s weird—and troubling. Could the two be connected? Is there a way that your hair loss could be causing your itching? If you get to the bottom of […]
