Flat Lackluster haystack-dry hair is one of the most common problems I get asked about. So I was intrigued when a reader wrote to me rhapsodizing about a hair care brand called Ojon, based on rare nut oil only found in the Central American rainforests of Honduras and Nicaragua. ‘My hair is very fine and looks quite thin, but using the Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment – a solid that turns into an oil when you warm it in your hands – plus the thickening shampoo and conditioner, has made it look thicker and very shiny. Even my hairdresser remarked what good condition it’s in.
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During the winter months, chapped lips become quite common. Here is some advice on how to prevent and treat chapped lips.
If you have ever had chapped lips, you know how irritated and painful they can become. They can become inflamed and sore and, if not treated properly, they can crack and bleed. During the winter time, the dry and cold air causes lips to chap even more. What can we do to prevent painful chapped lips and how do we treat them once we get them?

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We all know the importance of protecting our skin against overexposure to the sun.

But did you know that your lips are at a much greater risk of developing skin cancer than the rest of your skin? The skin on your lips is paper thin and extremely delicate, which makes them extra vulnerable to the sun’s harmful rays.

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There are many different brands, makes and models of hair straighteners on the market. It is important to understand that although the names are not all the same and they work in a variety of ways, the bottom line is that they do straighten your hair. For those who want to have their hair straightened without putting harsh perms in their hair, the use of a hair straightener is the best solution. Read the rest of this entry »

Women are afraid of cutting their long locks and think hat their transformation from long to short hair will be something disapproving and devoid of feminine look. But this is not true. Your short haircut and hairstyle can be equally feminine and beautiful yet gives you a dramatically different touch. Short hairstyle is chic, elegant, sexy and sophisticated. Read the rest of this entry »

Laser Hair removal, typically undertaken for cosmetic purposes, is a safe, painless and quick means of removing unwanted hair. It is non-invasive and affordable, and most importantly permanent. It reaches into the follicle, heats and destroys the hairs; the chilling component of the machine immediately cools the surrounding derma or skin. Thus there is no discoloration or damage. Read the rest of this entry »

The FDA issued a requirement for black box labeling on Allergan, Inc. Botox® and Botox Cosmetic®, Solstice Neruoscience’s Myobloc®, and Ipsen’s Dysport®, the newest formulation of botulinum toxin. Hospitalizations and deaths due to botulism poisoning have been reported, although a WebMD article of April 30, 2009 reports that the “Deaths among adults are suspected but could not be confirmed.” Read the rest of this entry »

If you want an easy way to improve your looks fast then you have to try lots of beauty rest. When I was young my mother would always be on about getting enough beauty rest but I never understood what she was talking about. Of course nowadays, I understand completely what it was they were trying to tell me about the benefits of sleep. Scientists now know just how important it is for your mental and physical health to get a good night’s sleep. You can always tell how good a p… Read the rest of this entry »