Caring for hair
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![Top 3 Men's Hair Restoration Clinics in Mexico](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/3/top_3_men_s_hair_restoration_clinics_in_mexico_13391_300_150.jpg)
Hair transplantation safety is one of the most important factors that most people consider when deciding whether or not to have a hair transplant in any clinic or country. Other factors that people also consider when making a choice for a hair transplant clinic mostly for visitors to Mexico or even residents...
![What is the Curly Girl Method for Wavy Hair?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/2/2/what_is_the_curly_girl_method_for_wavy_hair_13223_300_150.jpg)
If you have curly or wavy hair, you should be aware of the Curly Girl Method. Developed by hairstylist Lorraine Massey, it is a hair care routine which will help make the most of your natural curls. At oneHOWTO, we ask what is the Curly Girl Method for wavy hair? We look at which products are beat used to...
![Is Washing Your Hair Everyday Bad For You?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/9/1/is_washing_your_hair_everyday_bad_for_you_13193_300_150.jpg)
Whether you should wash your hair everyday is a contentious issue. Of course, we want to do want is best for our hair. Some people have a thick head of hair which doesn't need to be washed too often. Others have fine hair which becomes very greasy after only a day. Many different factors are involved, but...
![How to Protect Your Hair from Chlorine Water](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/5/8/how_to_protect_your_hair_from_chlorine_water_12852_300_150.jpg)
As great as swimming is, nothing can be as frustrating as getting out of a chlorine filled swimming pool and looking at your hair in the mirror. In fact, the dry hair that you may experience after swimming is most often due to the chlorine present in the water.
Chlorine is a chemical added to pools in...
![Pentecostal Hair: Everything You Should Know](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/8/6/pentecostal_hair_everything_you_should_know_12684_300_150.jpg)
Pentecostalism is a Christian religion that has a variation on the belief system of other Christians. One of the major differences is the rejection of the concept of the Holy Trinity among Pentecostal Christians. However, another of the major tenets is the emphasis of ‘holy living’ in all aspects of their lives....
![Benefits of Epsom Salt for Hair](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/8/benefits_of_epsom_salt_for_hair_11879_300_150.jpg)
Many hair products contain nasty chemicals that will leave your hair extra dry or super oily. Sometimes going minimal when it comes to hair and beauty routines not only saves you money; but ensures that you are only treating your body with healthy and nourishing ingredients. Epsom salt is most commonly...
![How to Make your own Anti-Frizz Cream](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/8/4/how_to_make_your_own_anti_frizz_cream_8480_300_150.jpg)
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Annoying frizz is something that many of us suffer on our heads. In a slightly humid environment our hair acquires a scruffy and dull appearance. To make matters worse, our hair becomes unruly as if it's been electrified and has gained its own will. Each one of our hairs seems to have agreed to follow a tyrannical...
![Benefits of Collagen for Hair](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/0/benefits_of_collagen_for_hair_9091_300_150.jpg)
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Collagen has many benefits for hair. Do you have hair that is dull, off and broken... If you feel your hair is losing its essence, recovers slowly from external factors such as sun or is damaged by daily use of dryers or irons, then pay attention to the next OneHowTo.com article. We offer a foolproof...
![How to Use Shikakai for Hair Wash](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/1/7/how_to_use_shikakai_for_hair_wash_11713_300_150.jpg)
Shikakai is often used in Indian hair products, but how to use it as a hair wash? Shikakai has endless benefits for hair, but most importantly, it is able to clean you hair, which is something most natural hair products cannot do. Shikakai benefits range from preventing hair fall, strengthening hair, cleaning...
![What Is Conditioner Used for?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/9/1/what_is_conditioner_used_for_9193_300_150.jpg)
First of all, if you want to know what id conditioner used for, you should know that conditioner is very beneficial for our hair. Many women avoid using conditioner when washing their hair, and this is a big common mistake that must be corrected if your aim is to have beautiful and well-groomed hair....
![How to Get Soft Hair - Home Remedies](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/0/2/how_to_get_soft_hair_home_remedies_9207_300_150.jpg)
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Want your hair to look soft, silky and shiny? There are home remedies for soft hair that are very easy to implement. You just need to take a few haircare tips into consideration that will help you improve the appearance of your hair and get it looking soft, healthy and perfect for any occasion. When...
![Why does my Hair have so much Static Electricity?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/5/2/why_does_my_hair_have_so_much_static_electricity_8257_300_150.jpg)
There are several situations where you will see that your hair has a lot of static electricity: When brushing and combing it, when getting out of the car or a lift, when you take a particular sweater off... Static does not look very good, and it's an unpleasant sensation.
To prevent staticelectricity...
![Foods for Healthy Hair](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/2/7/foods_for_healthy_hair_7728_300_150.jpg)
To get healthy and beautiful hair,you will need more than just cosmetic products or trimming split ends from time to time. Like our skin, the quality of our hair is dictated by overall health and, importantly, diet.There are properties in food which can help strengthen our hair and give it the life and...
![The Best DIY Hair Masks for Curly Hair](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/7/6/the_best_diy_hair_masks_for_curly_hair_7670_300_150.jpg)
Curly hair has its own characteristics that make it different from other hair types. For this reason, it requires particular care to ensure it looks great and is kept in good condition. Curly hair tends to be dry and breaks easily. Such effects can be beaten if you look after your hair properly by ensuring...
![How to repair burnt hair](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/2/0/how_to_repair_burnt_hair_10025_300_150.jpg)
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If your hair is in poor condition and is burnt, weak and very damaged, it´s time you give it the care it needs and make some changes in terms of haircare habits and products you use. Only by chopping off the damaged sections of the hair and enriching it with vitamins and minerals it needs, will you turn...
![How to Make Mehndi Paste for Hair](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/1/2/how_to_make_mehndi_paste_for_hair_11213_300_150.jpg)
People have been using mehndi, also known as henna, for making their hair naturally beautiful for centuries. Mehndi or henna will allow you to get different shades, but if you are trying to get a dark color naturally, you should consider using Indigo hair dye. Mehndi not only colors your hair, but also...
![How to Make your Hair Grow Faster with Honey](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/0/7/how_to_make_your_hair_grow_faster_with_honey_10703_300_150.jpg)
Honey is one of the natural elements that works best to make hair grow. This is one of the products that concentrates a higher number of properties in the field of health and beauty. With honey you can carry out nourishing and moisturizing masks, it helps heal wounds, moisturizes your lips, hands or feet and...
![How Does Henna Shampoo Work](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/7/0/how_does_henna_shampoo_work_11071_300_150.jpg)
Henna shampoo has ingredients derived from a henna plant. It is a hair care essential that works well with both natural and colored hair. Henna shampoos are natural and are free from any ingredients used in regular chemical based shampoos. Such shampoos are damaging and drying for your hair as well as the...
![How to Give Fine Hair a Volume Boost](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/9/9/how_to_give_fine_hair_a_volume_boost_9998_300_150.jpg)
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Tired of fine hair? People who have this type of hair tend to think it's too lifeless, too straight and too fine. It is only natural, then, that these people start thinking over ways of injecting some volume into their lanky locks.
There are many ways of boosting volume to fine hair, all of which will...
![How to Get Your Natural Hair Color Back after Dying it](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/8/4/how_to_get_your_natural_hair_color_back_after_dying_it_8484_300_150.jpg)
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If you've spent years dying your hair, it is not surprising that the time comes when you decide to return to your normal or natural version. There are many options for rescuing that shiny and healthy color that you had before you started dyeing it. If you have decided to rescue your old hair, in this...
![How to Get Rid of Static Hair Without Hair Products](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/0/9/how_to_get_rid_of_static_hair_without_hair_products_10909_300_150.jpg)
We've all had static hair at one point, most of us will have rubbed a balloon on our heads and found it amusing as all our hair stands upright to attention on our heads. It's less funny when you're getting ready for work or a night out and your hair resembles somebody who has recently suffer a mild electric...
![How to Take Care of Naturally Red Hair](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/2/3/how_to_take_care_of_naturally_red_hair_10326_300_150.jpg)
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If you are a natural redhead, you're in luck - you have beautiful, unique hair. However, given its unique tone, it requires special care to keep it looking vibrant and shiny. Although there is no specific treatment or shampoo for red hair, there are certain ways for taking care of red hair and reviving...
![How to Tell if Your Hair is Hydrated](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/6/9/how_to_tell_if_your_hair_is_hydrated_9969_300_150.jpg)
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The hair, just like the body, needs proper hydration. The skin needs about 10% of water to stay hydrated while our hair needs around 15% to 17%. For this reason, water is essential for our hair to look healthy and moisturized, keeping brightness and having a much more silky touch when we run our fingers...
![How to Use Flaxseed Oil for Your Hair](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/8/5/how_to_use_flaxseed_oil_for_your_hair_9589_300_150.jpg)
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Flax is a plant seed, linum usitatissimum, that contains linseed oil or flaxseed, a substance that with its high content of omega 3 is moisturizing and restorative. Flaxseed is widely used for its medicinal properties to relieve constipation or to decrease blood cholesterol. However, in this OneHowTo article,...
![How to Moisturize Curly Hair at Home](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/9/7/how_to_moisturize_curly_hair_at_home_9799_300_150.jpg)
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Keeping your hair healthy with perfect curls can sometimes be somewhat complicated, but in reality, the secret is to always keep it hydrated. One characteristic of curly hair is undoubtedly its tendency to dryness, so it is important to incorporate new beauty techniques and maintenance into your daily...
![How To Keep Hair From Tangling](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/4/8/how_to_keep_hair_from_tangling_6841_300_150.jpg)
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Tired of knots and tangles that form in your hair? There are many women who have to deal with tangled hair. Especially those with brittle hair, dry, longer or curled hair. If this is your daily battle and you want to find an effective solution, here are some OneHowTo techniques to keep hair from tangling....
![Home Remedies for Dry Coarse Hair](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/5/6/home_remedies_for_dry_coarse_hair_6658_300_150.jpg)
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Coarse hair that is dry and mistreated is a problem which many women can not escape. The frequent use of chemical products, water hardness, use of unsuitable shampoos and a lack of care can make our hair look dull and mistreated. Changing some habits and taking a little more care of our hair will be...
![How To Use Hair Conditioner Properly](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/6/3/how_to_use_hair_conditioner_properly_6368_300_150.jpg)
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Conditioner, believe it or not, is a commodity when you wash your hair and keep it well hydrated. Each type of hair requires the use of a specific conditioner, i.e, one that contains adequate nutrients and components to meet each of their needs. When we follow the instructions of the product, we can all benefit...
![Summer Hair Care - 6 Ways to Protect Your Hair from Sun Damage](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/5/7/summer_hair_care_6_ways_to_protect_your_hair_from_sun_damage_5759_300_150.jpg)
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it's well known that the Sun's rays can damage your skin, so its normal to think about protecting the skin from damage by covering up and applying sun protector. However, the sun can also damage your hair, which loses its softness, dries out and becomes more brittle than at other times of year.
If you want...
![How To Make Your Hair Thick And Healthy](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/2/7/how_to_make_your_hair_thick_and_healthy_5722_300_150.jpg)
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Many are the adjectives that can describe healthy hair: strong, bright and, of course, thick. Stress, hormonal problems and dryness make hair weaken and lose its natural thickness. Fortunately, there are alternatives and remedies to make your hair grow back thicker and healthier. If you want to know more...
![How To Make My Hair Smell Good Without Washing It](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/4/5/how_to_make_my_hair_smell_good_without_washing_it_5546_300_150.jpg)
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Do you have hair prone to smelling or that doesn't smell at all? Do you take a shower and the smell of shampoo does not last in your hair? Does your hair smell burnt after straightening it? If you have any of these problems or similar, you should read on. Here at oneHOWTO we want to help you always smell...
![How to Hide Grey Hair at Home](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/3/5/how_to_hide_grey_hair_at_home_5538_300_150.jpg)
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Grey hairs torment many adults and young women. They can appear at any age because they are simply hair discoloration and do not necessarily occur in old age. Once hair turns white it also loses its elasticity and becomes somewhat rebellious. However, the beauty industry thinks of everything and there...
![How To Make Clean Hair Last Longer](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/2/4/how_to_make_clean_hair_last_longer_5425_300_150.jpg)
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Have you noticed that your hair gets dirty easily, looks greasy and appears as though it hasn't been washed? This may be because your hair is naturally oily, or from excessive hair washing or simply from using the wrong kind of shampoo. Following a series of tips and techniques you can keep your hair...
![How to use Onion for Hair Growth](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/1/8/how_to_use_onion_for_hair_growth_6813_300_150.jpg)
Hair plays a very important part of our identity. Healthy long hair immediately boosts our confidence. So, we often apply chemical and natural methods to maintain our hair in a good condition. One of the most effective natural ingredients which promotes hair growth is onion. One of the main minerals for...
![How to Remove The Smell of Onion From Your Hair](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/3/5/how_to_remove_the_smell_of_onion_from_your_hair_532_300_150.jpg)
After cooking or touching certain foods, you are likely to be left with these smells deep in your hands, hair and even your clothes. This happens in particular when we handle foods with a very strong and penetrating smell, such is the case with onion. If you find yourself in this situation and want to know...
![How to Use Wheat Germ for Hair](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/4/2/how_to_use_wheat_germ_for_hair_2245_300_150.jpg)
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Have you got dry or damaged hair? You can repair its appearance by including wheat germ in your beauty routine. This natural ingredient contains vitamins and nutrients that improve the appearance of hair and also skin and nails, promoting their healthy growth. In this OneHowTo article we explain how to use...
![How To Wash Your Hair With Dreadlocks](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/9/6/how_to_wash_your_hair_with_dreadlocks_2694_300_150.jpg)
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Dreadlocks are a type of hairstyle related to reggae culture which can be very flattering, but the truth is that to keep it in good condition requires some special care. Good hygiene is particularly needed for nice looking and nicely scented dreadlocks, but this must be done very carefully if you want...
![How To Use Sage To Darken Grey Hair](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/0/2/how_to_use_sage_to_darken_grey_hair_2208_300_150.jpg)
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If you want to reduce the visibility of grey appearing in your hair but do not want to spoil it by using dyes or chemical products you will be happy to know that you can do so with a natural ingredient which is non invasive for your hair: sage. Grey hair appears because melanin, which is the protein...
![How Often To Change Shampoo](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/5/4/how_often_to_change_shampoo_1451_300_150.jpg)
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Keeping your hair well-cared for, shiny and silky is no easy task, although it might seem to be. The use of dyes and other chemicals, extreme heat application or using the wrong shampoo are all reasons why hair can be dull, limp, damaged and unhealthy. At OneHowTo.com we'll give you some tips on how to...
![How to Care for Burnt Hair](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/2/4/how_to_care_for_burnt_hair_1429_300_150.jpg)
Straightening irons, hairdryers, dyes and heat from the sun are primarily responsible for burnt hair. When these factors are abused or not used correctly, the cuticle of the hair breaks and the natural protein is lost. This makes hair dehydrated and lose both shine and elasticity. The result is often frizzy...
![How To Protect Hair Before Straightening](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/1/4/how_to_protect_hair_before_straightening_1419_300_150.jpg)
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Hair straightening irons provide that straight look so many women crave. However, the heat emanating from the process can be very detrimental to the health of hair. When we don't care for hair before straightening it we run the risk that the heat from the straightener penetrates the hair cuticle and burns...
![How to use aloe vera for hair](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/0/8/how_to_use_aloe_vera_for_hair_807_300_150.jpg)
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Aloe vera is known for its medicinal properties. It is one of the most versatile plants, not only to cure certain ailments but also as an ally in beauty treatments. The cosmetic industry has taken advantage of its benefits and now from your home you can too, especially to improve the condition of your...
![How to Remove Burnt Smell from Hair](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/1/6/how_to_remove_burnt_smell_from_hair_610_300_150.jpg)
In an effort to keep our hair conditioned and styled, hair dryers, curling irons and straighteners are essential for some of us. However, repeated use will take its toll on our lovely locks. Sometimes, we can be distracted or may overdo it with our hair treatment and the result is burnt hair. Even if we are...