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Shine your hair with rosemary

by Gabrielle on February 8, 2010

Want sleek, glossy hair that sparkles—without resorting to harsh chemicals in pricey hair products? Try polishing your tresses with rosemary tea. “Hair looks dull and lifeless when the cuticles—the layered outer shell that protects it like a tree’s bark—are flared open, which occurs when hair gets damage from over-processing or the sun. Rosemary contains compounds that [more…]

Dash dandruff flakes naturally

by Gabrielle on January 16, 2010

Contrary to popular belief, dandruff isn’t caused by a dry scalp. “It’s the result of a fungus that feeds on your scalp’s natural oils and leaves flakes behind,” explains hair and scalp specialist David H. Kingsley, Ph.D.. Luckily, dandruff-free hair is as easy as turning to eucalyptus oil. [more…]

Tame fly-away hair with a dryer sheet

by Gabrielle on November 7, 2009

“Just as it does with clothing, a dryer sheet neutralizes the static charge, keeping hair in check,” says David H. Kingsley, Ph.D., founder of hairandscalp.com. Tuck one in your purse so you can instantly douse a static charge anywhere you go!

[photo: Darrell Coomes]