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- Q What hairstyles can help me look younger?
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Longer hair can actually make you look tired and worn down. Shorter hair eliminates the dry ends, creates a more bouncy look, and can improve your overall youthfulness. Consider sideswept bangs to expose and frame your beautiful face. Also, consider a... Full Answer
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- Q Can I train my hair to be less oily?
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Many a hairstylist claims that if you wash your hair less often you can actually train your hair to be less oily. The theory is based on the idea that shampoo creates a supply-and-demand relationship: It strips the hair of sebum (that oily... Full Answer
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- Q Why does fine hair get oily faster than thick hair?
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Fine hair generally gets oilier faster than thick hair since there’s simply more of it -- its small diameter means you’ve got more strands hanging out on your head. And since each hair follicle produces oil, the more hair you have, the... Full Answer
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- Q Does hair get frizzier with age?
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Hair gets frizzier with age. The individual strands get curvier over time, and weak spots where the hair bends let moisture in and out. Even the most straight-haired ladies might suddenly notice renegade kinky strands sticking up willy nilly. If... Full Answer
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- Q Can a divorce lead to hair loss?
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In a study of 84 identical female twins, marital status, including divorce, emerged as the leading forecaster for hair loss. Widows and divorcées experienced greater amounts of hair loss than their married counterparts -- a phenomenon that... Full Answer
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- Q Should I use a shampoo for color-treated hair if I dye my hair?
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The kinds of cleansing agents dropped into color-treated and sulfate-free shampoo formulas typically contain gentler dirt busters that won’t strip hair of color. So does that mean you have to use a shampoo for color-treated hair? Not... Full Answer
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- Q How is brushing good for my hair?
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There are three cycles of hair growth: growth, shedding and resting. If you’re not brushing your hair properly and making sure bristles stimulate the scalp, you can actually deter the progress, N.Y.C.-based hairstylist, author and salon... Full Answer
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- Q Why is my hair so limp?
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Flat hair with no body or bounce is usually a fine-haired gal’s problem, because the extra oil glands in fine hair produce more sebum, which makes hair appear heavier. Dry shampoo can do wonders for absorbing oil and lifting the roots.... Full Answer
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- Q How can I make my thick hair manageable?
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Although ladies with fine hair might kill for some of your hair volume, your strands may be hard to manage. The key here is getting the right haircut for your hair type. Investing in a great cut can make all the difference in the world. Full Answer
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- Q How can I keep my hair from getting tangled?
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Hair tangles happen when the cuticle (the outside layer) gets roughed up and clings to neighboring strands like Velcro. Chemical processes, hot tools and everyday wear and tear are tough on the cuticle. Be gentle when combing out tangles so you... Full Answer
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