Head lice are one aspect of having hair that we don’t particularly want to think about; however, we do need to be aware of them and the potential problems they can cause. It doesn’t take much to get an infestation. While lice cannot jump, they have developed claws...

Hair has played a crucial role in the lives of people for centuries. In the past, it was used to distinguish peoples’ roles in society and could serve as an indicator of wealth and status. For example, elaborate hairstyles were typically associated with high class and...

If you have curly, coiled, or kinky hair, you may have noticed that the individual strands of hair may knot from time to time. When you run your fingers down the length of your hair, you may notice what feels like a bead or lump on your hair. These knots can lead to...