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...

A towel is likely not something that we think of when trying to list the many things that can damage our hair. However, it is! Once you finish washing your hair, it’s not unusual to grab a bath towel and wrap it around your head. We see it in movies and likely have...

We’ve discussed in the past many ways we can improve our hair’s health, one of them being nutrition. However, there are many types of foods that can adversely impact your hair growth as well. Hair is made from a protein called keratin this same protein is also the...

All alcohols in hair care products are bad for your hair, right? Alcohol is typically known for being a drying agent in hair care products. This is not entirely wrong many of the types of alcohols in hair care products, like gels, and certain types of edge controls...

Selecting the right hairstylist is an important endeavor. Not only will a hairstylist have a huge say in how you will look, but they may also impact the health of your hair. Perhaps you’ve come across some hairstylist horror stories, or just want to know some ways you...

On the surface it may seem like all blow driers are the same, however, where are differences between them and selecting the right type for your hair can make a drastic difference in your hair health and safety. Drier types There are many different types of hair driers...

We've all been there; your hair is perfectly done, then you step outside, and in a flash, your hair is ruined! The weather can have a considerable impact on not only your hairstyle, but the condition of the hair strand. Wind The wind is known for messing up your hair,...

Our genetics impact a great deal of our physical attributes, from our body types to our complexion, eye color, and hair. One common inquire is which parent do we primarily inherit the genetic traits for our hair from. In truth, we receive equal genetic information...