Sugar Editorial Picks
Jun 07, 2007 -
We all know olive oil is a healthy fat that is essential to our health, but it's not just for salads and warm bread. You can use it to nourish your dry and fuzzy hair. I've tried leave-in conditioners and deep conditioning treatments, but they don't seem to work.
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Dec 20, 2006 -
Now that it's cold outside and you've got the heat pumping inside, your hair must be screaming for moisture.
Here's a great tip I learned from my hair dresser. Whether your hair is dry to begin with, or just dry during the winter, choose a shampoo and conditioner that's recommended for permed or color treated hair.
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Other Search Results
Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Common Causes
- Home Care
- Call your health care provider if
- What to expect at your health care provider's office
Illustrations
Skin layers
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Alternative Names
Hair - dry
Considerations
Dry hair is hair that does not have enough moisture and oil to maintain its normal sheen and texture.
Dry hair may result from too much washing, harsh detergents, a dry environment, inadequate diet, or underlying conditions, such as those due to malnutrition. (For example, kwashiorkor)
Dry, brittle hair may be a symptom of metabolic diseases such as hypothyroidism and Menkes kinky hair syndrome.
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Aug 11, 2008 -
This may seem silly, but think about how long it takes you to blow dry your hair. Just in those 5 to 10 minutes, you could be fitting in some strengthening and stretching moves for your ankles, calves, shins, quads, hamstrings, booty, lower back, and even your abs. Here are some ideas.
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Oct 13, 2009 -
I love combo strength-training moves that target more than one part of the body, and I also love quick moves I can throw in throughout my day, even when I'm not at the gym. This balancing booty- and thigh-toning exercise can be done while blow-drying your hair, waiting for the bus, or talking on the phone.
Music: "Oh, Atlanta," by Alison Krauss
For detailed instructions, continue reading.
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Aug 24, 2009 -
If you use your lunch hour to work fitness into your work day, saving time in the locker room is a must. Here are some tips to try.
- If you can get away with it, wear a slip into an all-in-one sports top with built in bra so you don't have to hassle with layering.
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Jul 30, 2009 -
Planting your own vegetable garden is fun and rewarding, not to mention a money-saver when it comes to all the veggies it produces. If you're new to gardening, then you may want to know a surprising fact. For some people, touching the leaves, stems, or veggies of certain plants can result in a red, dotty, itchy rash known as contact dermatitis.
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Jun 22, 2009 -
Summer festivals are in full swing, and one thing I see at many of them is women applying Henna tattoos. Also known as Mehndi, these tattoos are not actually permanent and only last between one and three weeks, depending on your skin and the quality of the henna. The tattoo is applied in the form of a paste that looks like chocolate frosting made by grinding up dried leaves from the henna plant and is mixed with water, lemon, and essential oils.
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May 15, 2009 -
The warm weather brings me outdoors to exercise; since pollen is blowing around, it can also bring on an allergy attack. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, check out these tips when it comes to exercise.
- After exercising outdoors, strip off your clothes immediately.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Common Causes
- Home Care
- Call your health care provider if
- What to expect at your health care provider's office
- References
Illustrations
Hair follicle
Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up
Alopecia areata with pustules
Alopecia totalis - back view of the head
Alopecia totalis - front view of the head
Alopecia, under treatment
Trichotillomania - top of the head
Folliculitis, decalvans on the scalp
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia.
Alternative Names
Loss of hair; Alopecia; Baldness
Considerations
Hair loss usually develops gradually and may be patchy or diffuse (all over). Roughly 100 hairs are lost from your head every day.
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