Head lice and nits! Head lice are small brown/grey insects which cling to the hair close to the scalp where they fee. They take 10 days to reach adulthood and they lay eggs which take 7-10 days to hatch. Nits are the white empty shell left behind once the lice has hatched. They look like dandruff. Anyone of any age ... Read More »
Hair care tips……we can all do with a little advice in this department! Boost thin hair with silicone – Thin, lifeless hair is one of the most common hair complaints, yet few women know the best remedy. Heavy conditioners just leave hair limp. A better bet is to use products with silicone, such as dimethicone or cyclomethicone. These coat the ... Read More »
We all need a few quickie hairstyles that can see us out the house in under 10 minutes…..so why not try a cute braid? Works on: Works on: · Medium to long hair · Wavy, curly or straight · Freshly blow-dried or unwashed hair Stuff to have handy: · 1 small clear hair elastic · 4 small bobby pins · ... Read More »
Like the rest of your body, your hair also needs protection from the sun! Cover your hair with a hat or scarf, but make sure you hair is not glued to your head, restricting circulation in your scalp. If you know you are going to be out in the sun for some time and don’t want to wear a hat, ... Read More »
Protein is an important component of every cell in your body, and you hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Your body also uses protein to build and repair tissues, to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein also serve as one of the body blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. Excess protein can not be ... Read More »
If your man has a serious uni-brow, or you have a male friend that needs UNI-BROW intervention, please send us a pic, and Just Skin Aesthetic Clinic will come to the rescue! We are looking for the hairiest eyebrows on the planet……not just someone who needs a little pampering! Of course this requires a good sport….so we will throw in ... Read More »
I am sure most of us grew up with memories of Johnson & Johnson’s No More Tears shampoo……..well it has been taken off the shelves as it contains trace amounts of two chemicals considered harmful and potentially cancer-causing, 1,4-dioxane and quaternium-15 that releases formaldehyde. I have not seen the new formaldehyde-free, Johnson’s natural range, but this is what we have ... Read More »
I have been growing a beard for the last six weeks, mainly because of charity and a little bit because I didn’t have to shave. However, the point is that I have some grey hair in amonst my normal darker hair. This got me thinking as to why hair would turn grey? I would like to say, that contrary to ... Read More »
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