Topic: hair care

January Jones’ Hair Is ‘Falling Out In Clumps’

Note to self: Do not bleach hair anymore. Or at least not this much. More »

Split Ends Are The Reason You Can’t Get A Job, According To Very Stupid Survey

Ladies, here’s a tip from British department store Debenham’s: Instead of wasting time trying to boost your resume with volunteer work and internships, what you really need to do is get thee to a nail salon. Because according to a survey of 2,000 people who had previously been in charge of hiring someone, it’s your “beauty blunders,” like split ends and botched tans, that are costing you work. And not, you know, the fact that women are unfairly expected to be bastians of perfect grooming. More »

Curly Hair Care 101: My Mostly-Natural, Frizz-Free Routine

Curly-haired women often turn to hair products with harsh chemicals in order to tame their curls and frizz. But in my experience, natural is by far the best way to go. It’s taken me years to figure out how to take care of my thick, crazy, naturally curly hair, but I think I’ve finally gotten it down to a science. More »

8 Health And Beauty Products Worth Springing For

I’m not ashamed to admit that, frequently, I cut corners to save money on personal care items. I buy white-label just about everything. I stopped using shampoo. I scoff at the idea of a $12 skincare product. 12 American dollars? Who am I, a Kennedy? But I have come to realize that, in this life that are just worth it, there are some products worth springing for, either for your health, your comfort, or the the betterment of the planet. More »

Try Natural Hair And Skin Products This Spring…Without Spending A Fortune

Switching to all-natural beauty products is something a lot of us put low on the list of health goals; it’s expensive and time-consuming to try new products until you find the ones you like! But Birchbox leaves no excuses: They send monthly beauty product sample deliveries direct to your door, giving you a way to try all kinds of deluxe beauty products — makeup, hair care, beauty tools, etc. — without spending a lot of money. And their April box is full of skincare that has nourishing natural ingredients and healthy hair products. More »

Vegan Beauty: 6 All-Natural And Animal-Free Brands

A roundup of natural, vegan and cruelty-free makeup, beauty and personal care brands. No animal products, no animal testing. More »

Study Says Organic Products Contain Toxic Chemicals; Industry Groups Say Don’t Worry

And next up, in the Department of Everything Is Killing Us: A new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives says all sorts of personal care and household products—including many labeled natural or organic—contain potentially toxic chemicals not listed on their labels. The study, conducted by the nonprofit Silent Spring Institute, tested soaps, makeup, lotions, laundry detergents, cleaners, sunscreens, air fresheners and other common stuff for a roster of 66 chemicals thought to cause asthma and hormone disruption.
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Dry Skin, Chapped Lips And Other Winter Problems You Can Fix

Depending on where you live, this winter has ranged anywhere from “mild” to “oh, it’s winter?” No major blizzards, way less snow than usual, and generally warm-ish temperatures across the country have made many people question if true winter is ever coming. But even though you’ve barely noticed a change in the weather, your skin, nails, and hair definitely have–and they’re probably starting to show signs of their plight. More »

Resolution Rehab: Try New Things In 2012 With Birchbox

Get ready for your easiest resolution ever: Try new things this year with a subscription to Birchbox, an independent startup company that delivers high-end beauty product samples in a pretty package, every month. Not only will you get a monthly reminder to be more adventurous (with your make-up and beyond); you’ll get a pretty package to reward yourself for the other good habits you’re working on in 2012. More »

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Week Four Without Shampoo: Finding A Healthy Way To Get Back On The Wagon

Last month, despite fears of becoming a repulsive grease-ball, I skeptically started on a no-shampoo experiment. Now, I’m more than half-way through (I’m free to use shampoo again when I wash the glitter out of my hair after New Year’s Eve), and planning how I’m going to re-incorporate some form of cleanser other than baking soda into my regimen–not because I haven’t loved the effects of going shampoo-free, but because I kind of miss the feeling of really, really scrubbed-clear hair. But I’m going to be a lot choosier about which one I use, mostly because I know which ingredients I don’t want to put on my hair. More »

5 Better Ways To Keep Your Hair Out Of Your Face On A Run

Bobby pins, we need to have a talk. I find you all over my apartment (much to the chagrin of everyone I’ve ever lived with)–and yet, I still struggle with you when I’m running. In fact, nothing sidelines my runs quicker than flyaways, and yet, you don’t seem concerned with doing your job. So you’re getting replaced with something that works a little harder. More »

The Hormone Diet: Losing Your Locks? How to Stop Hair Loss in Its Tracks

Whether you’re young or old, finding clumps of hair in your brush and the slow thinning of your luscious locks can be traumatic–especially if you’re female. The first step to determining the treatment for hair loss is to identify the cause, of which there are many. Even the pattern of hair loss can help to establish the root source. For example, women may lose hair from the crown of the head-similar to male pattern baldness-with an elevation of testosterone levels whereas nutritional deficiencies may cause generalized hair loss over the whole head. Blood tests can help determine the cause, but I also have some options for proper treatment More »

Afternoon Links: Weight Loss Rumors That Actually Hamper Results

• The weight loss rumors actually slow down your results. (Prevention)

• Delicious summer recipes that incorporate peaches. (Fit Sugar)

• Sexy things to say to your partner. (Third Age)

• Use sunscreen that has antioxidants. (Truth In Aging)

• Meditation is the best way to relieve stress and increase your energy. (YouBeauty)

• Try adding these ingredients to your smoothies. (Vitamin G)

• Heart healthy tea. (Organic Authority)

• Mila Kunis understands that losing weight and looking beautiful and healthy aren’t the same thing. (The Frisky)

• The state of the economy isn’t stopping people from taking yoga classes. (Well + Good)

• 11 reasons why your hair may be falling out. (HuffPost Fitness)

Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat?

Recently we learned that scented candles may kill you, and now there’s another health risk lurking in your bathroom: shampoo. While it won’t necessarily cause your untimely demise, shampoo is now being blamed for making you fat. A group of doctors at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York are claiming that the chemicals in number of beauty products, such as shampoo, soaps and lotions, can be alter our hormonal balance, thus contributing to weight gain. More »

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