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Redheads and Pain

Redheads and Pain

Do redheads have a higher pain tolerance? Do redheads need more anesthesia? Here’s what to know if you’re a natural redhead.

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Hair Loss in Women

Wondering why you might be losing your hair — and what you can do about it?

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What Are Your Options for Facial Hair Removal?

Some facial hair on women is common — especially as we age. If you want to get rid of it, here’s how.

Hair Loss Affects Many Aspects of Life

Hair Loss Affects Many Aspects of Life

Women dealing with hair loss often face emotional, social and cultural challenges

Alopecia Areata: Losing Your Hair? Don’t Despair

Alopecia Areata: Losing Your Hair? Don’t Despair

There are treatments and support for women with hair loss from alopecia areata

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What Is Alopecia? It’s No Laughing Matter for Millions of Black American Women

The Oscar slap seen around the world was sparked by a joke about Jada Pinket Smith’s shaved head. Pinkett Smith has been public about her battle with Alopecia.

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Racism at the OB-GYN: Bias Can Be Deadly

Three phrases on a poster in a Georgia OB-GYN's office spoke volumes about racism Black women continue to face when seeking healthcare

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25-Year-Long Study of Black Women Links Frequent Use of Lye-Based Hair Relaxers to a Higher Risk of Breast Cancer

The elevated risk for the heaviest users of lye-based hair products – which included about 20% of study participants – is concerning

Top 10 Hair Care Tips  to Get Your Best Look

Top 10 Hair Care Tips to Get Your Best Look

Experts weigh in on the secrets to having healthy hair

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What to Know About Hair Loss Treatments for Women

Female loss is more common than you think, but you do have treatment options.

Hair Dye and Cancer: Is There a Connection?

Hair Dye and Cancer: Is There a Connection?

Researchers conducted a large new study of women who used permanent hair dye or straighteners, or applied straighteners. Learn what they discovered.

Hair Loss Is a Problem for Women, Too

Hair Loss Is a Problem for Women, Too

Hair loss is common in women and can occur due to genetics and the hairstyles and hair products used by women.

Menopause and Hair Loss

Menopause and Hair Loss

If you're nearing menopause or past it, you may be wondering why your hair seems thinner and drier and if there's anything you can do about it.

Hair-Brushing Mistakes

Hair-Brushing Mistakes

Hair brushing may seem simple, but brushing hair the wrong way can cause damage, while brushing it correctly can help you have soft, shiny, strong hair.

Mother using a comb to look for head lice

'Superlice' Resist Most Over-the-Counter Remedies

Over-the-counter treatments have lost much of their effectiveness against the so-called superlice, but prescription products can still get rid of lice.

What No One Tells You About Menopause

What No One Tells You About Menopause

You probably know about the weight gain, hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause. Here are some other side effects of menopause.

5 Beautiful Ways to Prep for Winter

5 Beautiful Ways to Prep for Winter

Here are some tips to care for your skin and hair this winter.

3 DIY Hairstyle Tutorials: Style Your Hair Like a Pro

3 DIY Hairstyle Tutorials: Style Your Hair Like a Pro

If you're putting the perfect outfits together, but still feel like your look is incomplete, it may be time to pay closer attention to your hairstyle. Here are 3 step-by-step tutorials from a professional master hairstylist for a down hairstyle, half-up, half-down hairstyle.

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Hair Transplants Make Men Look Younger, Study Shows

A new survey confirms that balding men are seen as older and less good-looking. But when they got hair transplants, observers thought of them as younger and more attractive.

7 Uses for Tea Tree Oil

7 Uses for Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is best known for its antiseptic properties and has a history of use in medicine to treat various infections.

22 Amazing Uses for Olive Oil—Other Than Cooking

22 Amazing Uses for Olive Oil—Other Than Cooking

Olive oil has many uses besides cooking. Try it for everything from soothing dry skin and taming flyaway hair to stopping squeaks and polishing things.

21 Beauty Hacks Every Woman Should Know

21 Beauty Hacks Every Woman Should Know

We’re going to let you in on these life-saving beauty secrets. You’re welcome.