Bleaching is one of the various treatments that is done to enhance the look of one’s hair. While it is tempting to bleach your hair, you should know that bleaching is a harsh treatment and may not be completely safe for your mane. Read more: What Is the Easiest Way to Bleach Your Hair at Home? Article
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Your Hair and Scalp Can Say a Lot About Your Health
Is your hair or scalp trying to tell you something about your health? Learn more about dandruff, scalp psoriasis, ringworm on the...
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Picture of Hair Grafts
Hair grafts – Hair Grafts are tiny pieces of scalp containing one or two hairs are harvested for a healthy part of the head...
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Picture of Premature Gray Hair
Premature graying is genetically determined for the most part, David Bank, MD, tells WebMD. See a picture of Premature Gray Hair...
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An average adult has about ________ square feet of skin. See AnswerRelated Disease Conditions
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Ingrown Hair
Ingrown hairs may be caused by improper shaving, waxing, or blockage of the hair follicle. Symptoms and signs of ingrown hairs include itching, tenderness, and small red pus bumps. Ingrown hairs usually heal on their own, but topical antibiotics, chemical depilatories, and hair-removal lasers may be used in the treatment of ingrown hairs.
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Effective Ways to Stop Hair Loss in Men
Hair loss is one of the common problems in men. There could be many causes of hair loss that include diet, mineral deficiency, medications, stress, pollution, and genetics.
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Is It Safe to Bleach Already Bleached Hair?
Oxidized melanin loses its color, making the hair look lighter. Bleaching significantly damages your hair. Whether you should rebleach your bleached hair depends on the health of your hair before and after bleaching.
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Do Hair Growth Vitamins Work?
Vitamins or herbal supplements for hair growth are often used to promote healthy hair growth and regrowth. If there is hair loss or hair damage associated with a serious nutritional deficiency of certain vitamins or minerals, hair growth supplements can help with hair growth or regrowth.
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Electrolysis vs Laser Hair Removal
Electrolysis is a method of hair removal in which an electrical current is sent through a hair follicle. Laser hair removal is a method of hair removal in which a laser (a concentrated beam of light) is used to remove unwanted hair.
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