There are many many myths about hair, and sadly perhaps, even hair stylists who should know better circulate some of this Hair Voodoo. Here are the scientific FACTS about the top 10 hair myths:
1. Cutting your hair makes it stronger or grow faster.
Bull winkle. Its hair, not a lawn. Exactly where this myth started is unknown, but is probably related to the observation of men’s facial hair. There are different kinds of hair on your face and head. Hair on your head and facial hair have different properties. Cutting your …

If you have this problem, wash your hair daily with a mild shampoo that does not contain conditioners — often labeled “clarifying”; these will leave the least amount of residue.
Then use a light creme rinse or conditioner only on the ends of your hair, if needed, and be sure to rinse thoroughly.
Avoid all products containing silicone , oils or lanolin, as well as two-in-one products.
During the day, a quick combing can help redistribute oils and reduce that stringy appearance. Or, for more a more serious case, spritz a little water …

We all love to take a few days off to relax and unwind. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, a drive to see relatives, or even a camping trip, it’s great to take time away from the everyday routine. But have you ever noticed that while you can usually control where you go on vacation, you can’t always control where you sleep?
“When you go on vacation or visit with relatives, you usually take whatever “bed” you’re given, whether it’s a plush bed at a high-end resort or the pull-out …

Berries
The foods you eat can affect everything from the smoothness and clarity of your skin to the shine in your hair and the sparkle in your eyes. So with the help of the experts, we’ve put together nine of the best beauty foods—guaranteed make you even more beautiful than you already are, inside and out…
Summer is fast approaching, and berries are one of the most delicious (and beauty-enhancing!) foods of the season. “Berries are amazing,” says beauty and nutrition expert Lisa Petty, author of Living Beauty. They’re loaded with vitamin …

Your skin tone can carry off burnished browns, warm reds and earthy shades beautifully. They will complement your complexion and emphasize your features. Here are some tips on how to apply makeup for Warm Skin and dark Hair.
How to Apply Makeup
1. Applying Foundation – Dot liquid foundation onto your skin and blend the colour into your neckline for a natural effect. Then apply concealer to any blamishes.
2. Applying Powder – Pay your face with translucent loose powder, then fluff off the excess with a large, soft brush.
3. Use a sponge-tipped …

Make-up can cleverly be used to achieve near perfect features, without making it apparent that you actually have a layer of foundation, powder, lipstick , eye shadow and blush on your face. Invisible make-up is the latest trick that experts are using to highlight the facial features (un)naturally.
Guidelines and Tips for shopping makeup products
Before getting started, it’s essential that you have the right products in the correct shade. Though this make-up type goes very well with an even-toned, smooth skin , other skin types can also go for the invisible …

Stuck in a hair rut and don’t know what to do? No matter what your hair type, try one of these tips to see what works for you.
* Give your hair an ‘off’ day, or a few of them, every week. Let your hair have a break from any heat (i.e.: blow dryers, curling irons or flat irons) and go au natural.
* Don’t shampoo every day. Shampooing your hair daily washes away your natural oils that condition your hair. If you are …

Getting long, luscious locks is on the top of women’s to-do lists everywhere and extensions are the easiest and fastest way to get there. Although getting extensions may be easy, hair extension care is a whole other ball game.
Taking care of extensions requires time and effort that doesn’t normally go into taking care of your natural strands.
* Shampoos: It’s best to pick a shampoo that is free of sulfates like Stephen Knoll Deep Moisture Shampoo. It is not only sulfate-free but rich and moisturizing as well, …