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Can Conditioner Restructurize Your Hair?
Glitterati’s restoration question: What is the deal with “restructuring” treatments for hair? I mean, I get that the vague concept is to “restore proteins” to your hair o...
Does Silk Protein Really Help Hair?
Ligirl217 says: I use Rusk’s smoother shampoo and calm conditioner. I would not buy my hair products at a drug store because they are loaded with stuff that makes you feel like your hair is silk...
Is Aveda Really More Natural?
Sandra Says: I read about Aveda products being derived from plants. Wanting to move away from toxic products, I excitedly bought shampoo and conditioner. The first ingredients sound great…then...
Fake Hair Facts - Answers to Beauty Science Poll 27
An impressive 550+ Beauty Brains in training responded to the fake hair facts quiz. Unfortunately, only 16% of you were able to separate fact from fiction. Were you one of them? Read on to find ...
Is Oopsy Daisy A Good Baby Shampoo?
Clara’s question: I saw a kid’s shampoo called “Oopsy Daisy” on the Today Show. It claimed to be better for babies. Is this true? The Right Brain’s baby babble: Oopsy Da...
Can Anti-acne Sticks Actually Make Acne Worse?
Sarah (no relation to Sarah Bellum) says: You guys are great– the Mythbusters of Makeup!! I’m concerned about my acne cover-up. The salicylic acid in Maybelline Pure Concealer is supposed ...
Hair Care Hacks - Reducing Fragrance in Your Hair Care Products
Melissa’s emanation: I know that this will probably sound strange, but I have an aversion to most fragrances in hair care products. Suave is one of my favorites, it works very well on my hair...
Top 10 Strange Uses For Human Hair
You know when you get your hair cut and there’s just a pile of it left on the floor. Did you ever wonder what happens to it? In most cases, it’s just thrown in the trash but sometimes it...
7 Sure Ways To Straighten Your Hair
Straight hair is in. And people with curly or wavy hair will pull, blow, iron, treat or do practically anything else to get straight hair. That can’t be good for your hair health, right? Some ...
Dry Shampoo and Other Weird Ways To Wash Your Hair
Lately hair care companies are creating a plethora of new products designed to clean your hair differently than normal shampoos. This article about a new hair powder by Buttercream Cosmetics illustra...
Big Bad Baby Hairs
Andrea asks: I have a question regarding short “baby-like” hairs that grow around my hairline. I’ve had them ever since I was little and I’m wondering why they never grow out....