Hair Care


Feature Writer: Sarah Tennant
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Welcome to Suite101's Hair Care section, where it's all about putting individuality and creativity on your head!

As well as info on traditional haircare products and accessories, you can learn about the wackier side of haircare. Have you ever considered water-only or conditioner-only hair washing, or learned how a boar bristle brush can polish your locks? What about slathering your scalp in henna, disguising greasy hair in any number of fancy braids, or using apple cider vinegar as a conditioner? And if you're into old-fashioned hairstyles, have you tried making a rat out of your own hair?

For information on preventing split ends to dealing with post-partum hair loss, a peek at Amish hairstyles to helmet-friendly hairstyles. this is the place to look.

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Does Cutting a Baby's Hair Make It Thicker?

In: Hair Care (general)

In many cultures it is customary to shave the head of a young baby or keep a toddler's hair short in order to ensure thick, lush hair later in life. But is this a myth? more...

How Often Does Hair Need Trimming?

In: Hair Care

Does the fabled six-week trim actually make hair grow faster, prevent split ends or keep hair healthy? Sarah Tennant takes a look at the arguments hairdressers use. more...

Natural Ways to Wave Your Hair

In: Hair Styling

Wavy hair adds texture and interest to a hairstyle. Instead of using crimping irons, which damage hair, try these gentle waving techniques for soft curls. more...

Does Henna Come in Different Colours?

In: Hair Care Products

Several brands of henna hair dye purport to come in various shades. Learn why brown henna or golden henna is never pure henna, and why to be wary of compound henna mixes. more...

How to Mix and Apply a Henna Gloss for Hair Dye

In: Hair Care Products

Henna is a natural red hair dye that produces vivid shades. A henna gloss gives a subtler but still permanent effect, excellent for highlights or for growing out henna. more...

How Old is Too Old for Long Hair?

In: Hair Styling

While today's standard beauty wisdom dictates older women should cut off their hair, there are no compelling reasons why long hair on mature women cannot be beautiful. more...

Halloween Costumes for Girls with Long Hair

In: Hair Styling

Show off long hair at Halloween by dressing as a long-haired movie character such as Arwen from LOTR, Buttercup from The Princess Bride or Fiona from Shrek. more...

Hairstyles that Flatter Round Faces

In: Hair Styling

Round faces often benefit from some height at the forehead, off-centre parts and hairstyles which make the face look thinner rather than wider. more...

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