By Cindy Ausbrooks
Razor burn is a common skin irritation caused by shaving with a dull razor, shaving with inadequate moisture, or using an improper technique. It typically appears in 1 to 4 days after shaving. Razor burn is identified by redness, swelling, or small red bumps. Fortunately, there are several home remedies that can be used to cure razor burn. If irritation persists for longer than a few days, or you ...
By Samantha Cabrera
Dying your hair isn't as harsh on your hair as it once was. Formulas used in the salon, as well as what's available at your local drugstore, have changed drastically in the past 20 years. Most no longer contain ammonia or peroxide, ingredients that wreak havoc on hair. Keep your hair healthy by waiting an appropriate amount of time before coloring it again to avoid drying out the hair...
By S. F. Heron
Electing to remove body hair is one of the most personal choices an individual can make. Unsightly hair on the legs or underarms can require daily hair removal. Eyebrows or unwanted hair above the upper lip on women requires careful hair removal to prevent redness and irritation. Some men choose to remove body hair as a part of general grooming, or for sports like swimming. The various methods of ...
By Traci Vandermark
Highlights add an extra touch to your hair, helping it shine and glow. But professional highlights are not only costly, they come with chemicals that can strip your hair of its natural nutrients and cause damage and breakage. There is a way to safely add highlights to your hair, and it is probably in your kitchen right now. That natural substance is lemon juice. Be advised that lemon juice will...
By Laura Payne
It takes a lot more than hot air to make a hair dryer. Hair dryers are made of parts that are visible on the outside and parts that cannot be seen but are crucial to the functionality of a hair dryer. This article details the parts that are used in the manufacturing of a basic hairdryer as well as the parts that can be added to a hair dryer to customize its function. Inside the plastic shell of...
By Phyllis Benson
Eau de cologne and eau de toilette are popular types of fragrances made with essential oils and alcohol. When perfume is applied to skin, the alcohol evaporates and the fragrant oils are absorbed into skin. The higher the oil or perfume concentrate, the longer the fragrance lasts. The difference between cologne and eau de toilette (EDT) is the type of fragrance used and the concentration of...
By Debra Durkee
First impressions are everything, and in many cases, that impression is based on your appearance. While how a person carries themselves can change the impact of their hair color, the color of a person's hair often speaks volumes about them - before they even open their mouths. The good is that blonds are often seen as fun-loving, outgoing, cheerful and happy. The downside is that they're ...