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Stuck in a hair-color rut? Thinking of trying a fresh shade on for size? Here are some great reasons to treat your locks to an exciting new hue.
Blondes may stereotypically have more fun, but some studies show those born with red locks might feel more pain. So we all need to treat our ginger-headed friends more gingerly since research shows they're more sensitive to hot and cold, and strangely, redheads also require more anesthesia to become numb.
For those with brown, black, and blond hair, the Melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) gene produces melanin, which gives our hair and skin color.
Coloring your hair is really common, whether it be to add mahogany highlights or hide strands of gray. In fact, nearly 70 percent of American women religiously visit the salon to alter their look, but, as I'm sure many of you have asked, is the beauty practice safe? Quite a few studies have found no connection between coloring your hair and cancer, and multiple studies have looked specifically at breast, bladder, and brain cancer finding no connection to these specific types either.
Aside from cleaning, conditioning, and using products to make your hair silky and shiny, your diet also plays a huge role in its health. Here are some essential vitamins and minerals you'll need for strong tresses.
Iron-rich foods such as lentils, potatoes with skin, peanuts, sunflower seeds, tofu, molasses, flaxseed, oysters, beef, chicken, shrimp, and trout are necessary for strong hair.
You're asking and I'm answering . . .
While many hair issues such as graying, thinning, or balding can be caused by your genetic makeup and are out of our control, thankfully dandruff isn't one of them. This flaky skin on your scalp is the result of malassezia, a yeast-like fungus that happens to be found on the scalps of many healthy individuals. Dandruff happens when these yeasty beasties multiply out of control.
Eating a healthy diet enables you to grow stronger and healthier cells throughout your entire body — hair and nails included. A well-balanced diet full of protein, zinc, and iron can make a difference in how luscious your locks are. But when it comes to your hair, some foods are better than others, so check out the top 10 foods for healthy hair.
You're asking and I'm answering.
Dear Fit,
Every time I wash my hair or brush it, tons of strands come out. Is this normal or am I going bald?
We all want to have gorgeous, full, shiny locks of hair. Since we aren't all genetically blessed with strong and lustrous looking hair, here are some things you should know about hair, and some tips to making yours healthier.
Shedding hair is totally normal.
I'm sure we all have a horror story about lice, whether we've been through it ourselves, or saw someone else go through it.
Having lice is no fun, and knowing the facts about it can help prevent a horrendous outbreak. It is back-to-school season so let's test your knowledgeo of lice.
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Switch Up Your Color: Look Fabulous With a Radiant New Shade
Stuck in a hair-color rut? Thinking of trying a fresh shade on for size? Here are some great reasons to treat your locks to an exciting new hue.
Redheads Feel More Pain?
Blondes may stereotypically have more fun, but some studies show those born with red locks might feel more pain. So we all need to treat our ginger-headed friends more gingerly since research shows they're more sensitive to hot and cold, and strangely, redheads also require more anesthesia to become numb.
For those with brown, black, and blond hair, the Melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) gene produces melanin, which gives our hair and skin color.
Hair Dye and Health Safety
Coloring your hair is really common, whether it be to add mahogany highlights or hide strands of gray. In fact, nearly 70 percent of American women religiously visit the salon to alter their look, but, as I'm sure many of you have asked, is the beauty practice safe? Quite a few studies have found no connection between coloring your hair and cancer, and multiple studies have looked specifically at breast, bladder, and brain cancer finding no connection to these specific types either.
8 Foods That Strengthen Your Hair
Aside from cleaning, conditioning, and using products to make your hair silky and shiny, your diet also plays a huge role in its health. Here are some essential vitamins and minerals you'll need for strong tresses.
You Asked: My Hair's Falling Out?
You're asking and I'm answering . . .
Is Dandruff Hereditary?
While many hair issues such as graying, thinning, or balding can be caused by your genetic makeup and are out of our control, thankfully dandruff isn't one of them. This flaky skin on your scalp is the result of malassezia, a yeast-like fungus that happens to be found on the scalps of many healthy individuals. Dandruff happens when these yeasty beasties multiply out of control.
10 Foods For Healthy Hair
Eating a healthy diet enables you to grow stronger and healthier cells throughout your entire body — hair and nails included. A well-balanced diet full of protein, zinc, and iron can make a difference in how luscious your locks are. But when it comes to your hair, some foods are better than others, so check out the top 10 foods for healthy hair.
You Asked: My Hair Is Falling Out
You're asking and I'm answering.
Dear Fit,
Every time I wash my hair or brush it, tons of strands come out. Is this normal or am I going bald?
5 Things: Healthy Hair
We all want to have gorgeous, full, shiny locks of hair. Since we aren't all genetically blessed with strong and lustrous looking hair, here are some things you should know about hair, and some tips to making yours healthier.
Head Lice: Do You Know the Facts?
I'm sure we all have a horror story about lice, whether we've been through it ourselves, or saw someone else go through it.
Having lice is no fun, and knowing the facts about it can help prevent a horrendous outbreak. It is back-to-school season so let's test your knowledgeo of lice.
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