We’ve all wondered, when waking up too late for a proper shower, “How often should I wash my hair, anyway? Won’t it just, like, wash itself eventually?” If you turn to the internet for grooming advice, you’ve probably read that shampooing your hair every day strips it...
One of the more optimistic beliefs about going bald is that less hair means less maintenance. This is true in some senses — a decidedly hairless noggin does mean less money and time spent on haircuts and styling. But unless you can live with a head carpeted...
If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of growing out your hair, well, why not just start now? To help you on your follicle-filled adventure, we asked hair expert Cleve McMillan to walk us through the process of going long. Pick A Logical Conclusion Whatever your inspiration, make...
Humidity doesn’t just make hot days feel hotter, it can also play merry hell with your hair. The problems arise when the level of moisture in the air gets higher than the amount of moisture in your hair — this dampness gets added to your ‘do, causing...
Getting dandruff when you’re bald seems grossly unfair, like still getting a zit after finding your first gray hair. It doesn’t even seem like it should be possible, but it is — whether you’ve lost that hair willingly or unwillingly. “Some people deal with dandruff throughout their...
Are you unable to get to a beach or pool this summer? Fear not: If you have a bathtub, with a strong imagination and some guidance from me, your reliable bath time adviser, you can easily create a relaxing, aquatic summertime retreat in the comfort of your...
We all know that being in the military means being trained to do things in the most efficient manner possible, and according to this article on military.com, that also applies to taking a shower: “In Marine Corps boot camp, the first couple of weeks will be spent...
Us guys, we can put up with a lot of mildly irritating stuff: Hair that inexplicably grows on our toes (and ears, and out of our noses); shaving our faces 20,000 times (on average) in our lifetimes; and, of course, a crotch area that, no matter how...
It’s always a relief when your anti-dandruff shampoo magically whisks away those little skin flakes. But have you ever wondered how the clean-up gets done? It’s more complicated than just sweeping up your scalp. The first reason is that dandruff can be caused by a variety of...
Using a single styling product might well do a fine job of holding your hair in place, but hey, everyone’s hair is different, and maybe you need a little something extra. If you want to achieve the pinnacle of good looks, a mastery of charisma and anything...
Dandruff is never a good thing, but it can be extra worrying when your kids have it — especially infants. Fortunately, there are ways you parents and guardians out there can help your children deal with a flaky scalp. First off, scientists aren’t entirely sure why certain...
People are always concerned about how their hair looks, but they rarely take a moment to wonder how their scalp is doing. A healthy scalp, though, is key to having healthy hair. To take care beneath the hair, start with your shampoo: Make sure it doesn’t contain...
