Fashion is a cyclical thing. Good stuff in the past are recreated, a minor or major twist is added, and there you have a new trend. Recent trends in hairstyles show that the old Hollywood hairstyles are now sported by young celebrities. They include Charlize Theron, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, and Scarlett Johansson. The old glam look is back in style. Who has not heard of or seen a picture of Marilyn Monroe? Well, her short and curly blonde hair is one of the most remembered hairstyle of all time. Even today’s celebrities try to achieve that look that Monroe had. If you are comfortable and skilled enough in styling your hair, then all you need are a big paddle brush, hair straighteners, and styling lotion.

Remember, the hair is almost 100% proteins. This of course means that having enough protein in our body is essential in keeping the hair healthy. But that doesn’t mean you should go carnivorous. Like the skin, the hair greatly benefits from ample amounts of fruits and vegetables in our body. The natural vitamins and minerals found in them work to keep the entire body at its best.

It might also be a good idea to go for specific items on the menu like salmon (a good source of protein), cocoa (for zinc and other minerals), and carrots (for vitamins like Biotin).

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After you wash and condition your hair, comb all the tangles of your wet hair. Bend it over and comb all of your hair up to the ponytail not at the top of your head but in front of your head. Next, put the ponytail holder in it and twist your ponytail to the right and cut off the length that you want. Let the hair go and brush the ponytail. Pull it up then twist to the left. You must cut off the same length and undo the ponytail. The hair will the fall in its graduated layers. Presto! You now have wonderful hair layers!

Just like every other skin on our body, the scalp needs thorough cleaning to make sure it’s free from dirt and bacteria. Ignoring this bit of information can lead to scalp disorders such as the much hated dandruff.

So make sure you show your scalp a little loving every time you wash your hair. Trust me, it’s going to love you back.

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Of course, you can take a step further and keep your hair moisturized by using intensive conditioner once a week to keep your hair soft and your locks alive. You don’t even have to go to the salon just to get an intensive deep treatment. Just slather on some conditioner, cover your hair up with plastic wrap, and go read a magazine for about ten minutes. You can even throw in a hot towel in the equation to get even better results.

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Some experts also suggest using a satin pillowcase when sleeping as the smooth fabric could help prevent hair from rubbing while you’re deep in slumber. It’s also said to be able to control fly-aways. Beautiful hair while you sleep? Not bad, eh?

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P&G already produces and markets the hair care brands Head & Shoulders and Pantene. Now the consumer giant has purchased the luxury hair care salon chain Frédéric Fekkai & Co. The company, which is based in New York and has salons in several cities in the US, also has has its own line of hair care products. The deal is part of P&G’s focus on building its high-margin, fast-growing beauty business and would add to P&G’s line of upscale beauty products that includes SK-II skin care and Hugo Boss fragrances.

The French founder Frédéric Fekkai will continue to drive creative efforts, brand image and product developments, a company spokesman stated.

Hats, caps and other head gears are associated with hair loss. Yes, they may be linked together but it does not mean that one causes the other. The natural flow or form of your hair may be affected but that is just about it. Even head bands can cause this. 

The only way these head accessories can be related to damage on your scalp is when you don’t clean your scalp after wearing them. They help in the accumulation of dirt in your scalp because wearing them causes your scalp to perspire more and become sticky and oily. This may hinder the natural growth of your hair. So after wearing them, make sure you clean your scalp thoroughly.

Hats and caps are associated with baldness because people who tend to wear them more often have actual problems of hair loss and they use these accessories to cover or hide their hair loss.

Dandruff can be embarrassing especially when you are on a public function, on a date, or even when in school or at work. But you need not worry. As annoying as they can be, dandruff are not unmanageable.

 Choosing the appropriate anti-dandruff shampoo is the first step. A good anti-dandruff shampoo contains an anti-fungal drug such as ketoconazole or salicylic acid. For optimum results, wash your scalp to remove the oil. The oil may prevent the active ingredients from penetrating your scalp and the fungi causing the dandruff may not be reached. You may apply the shampoo twice in one session. First is for oil removal, the second is for treatment. Avoid scratching you scalp if you have dandruff; it might just cause wounds.