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The simple answer to that question is that there’s no simple way to make your hair grow faster – but there are a number of things you can do to keep your hair healthy and full of life, and to prevent breakage. Equally important to remember are the hair care mistakes that many people make – avoid these and you’re already halfway to healthier, more beautiful hair. (more…)

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Decade-themed dress-up parties are a fun way to get guests into a party mood and give everyone something to talk about. A party themed around the fifties allows for plenty of dress-up options from the fun and casual to very glamorous Hollywood looks. If you’re going to a fifties dress-up party, throw on a swishing skirt, some polka dots, and some bobby socks, then get your hairstyle perfect. (more…)

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Some women laud their school formals as their most fashionable nights but for the rest of us, they are part of those embarrassing pictures that we tuck at the back of our photo albums. For those young ladies currently going through the process which may form part of their embarrassing moments that friends retell at every social function, we have advice to stop the humiliation passing on to this next generation. (more…)

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If you’re bored with your straight hairstyle and want to try something new, there are plenty of options available to give it new bounce and volume. From curls to waves to crimped hair, you can give all kinds of new styles a try with very little effort. The obvious way to get the look is a curling iron, but there are plenty of other options, too. Find out more about the ways to keep your hair style interesting. (more…)

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If you’re thinking of getting a new haircut and wanting to go for a bold style, maintaining your look is probably something you’re thinking about. For most styles, the key to maintenance is twofold: using the correct products, and using the right equipment to keep hair in shape. A straightener may be the answer to keeping a slick, well-managed style in place, so find out more and see if this is the answer to your hairstyle problems. (more…)

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Hair straighteners: it sounds like the name says it all about what they do, but many people don’t know that they can be used to give hair curls and volume. If you get tired of your straight, sleek hair and want to try something new, there’s the option of curls, and they’re easy to get, just by using ordinary hair straighteners a little differently. Find out more about how to get a new look. (more…)

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For most women all they want is thick luscious locks but many are left with thin limp hair that is extremely limited when it comes to some of the best styles. Previously the reason for thin hair has been owed to genetics and has had many women blaming their ancestors for the reason that they do not look as glamorous as the celebrities in the shampoo advertisements. It has been discovered that there could be other, more serious, health reasons that could be the cause behind thinning hair. (more…)

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Hair loss in women is a bit of a taboo beauty topic, but it’s a reality. Thinning hair is not only a problem for men, and it causes women a lot of embarrassment. It can be caused by stress, illness and a bad diet. There are a few things you can try to prevent hair loss, but there’s no definite cure, unfortunately. Before you opt for wearing a wig, take a look at this post. (more…)

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The easiest way to healthy hair is through a healthy diet. If you feel like you’ve tried every product and remedy that there is and you hair still looks limp or dull, you might need to work on it from the inside out by changing your diet. The good news is that a healthy food plan doesn’t have to be unpleasant, and the even better news is that it’ll have positive affects on other aspects of your health, too. (more…)

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Dandruff will affect around half of us, and it can be a very embarrassing problem. Pityriasis capitis is the medical name for those pesky white and grey flakes that accumulate on the scalp. It can make the scalp a bit itchy, but besides making you feel self-conscious, it isn’t such a big problem. Dandruff treatment is easy, though. Eat carefully – and include plenty of vitamin B in your diet – and use a good dandruff shampoo, and your problem should all but disappear. (more…)