It is possible. Wearing tight ponytails on a regular basis where the hair is pulled back causing tension on the hairline can result in hair loss. Unfortunately, hair loss brought about in this manner could be permanent. Typically, this type of damage only occurs where this style of ponytail is worn frequently and for long [...]

Originally posted on The Daily Beast. The day after Beethoven died, Ferdinand Hiller, a 15-year-old German music student, clipped a large lock of the composer’s wild hair to keep as a memento. Beethoven had died too young, after going deaf in his 20s, developing severe stomach problems, and shocking friends and neighbors with his eccentric [...]

Somehow, we’ve allowed the cosmetic and hair companies to use us as guinea pigs and add chemicals that don’t necessarily have to be used in our favorite products. They do it because its cheap, we don’t complain, and they have been using it for so long – why change now? As consumers we control a [...]

Celebrity hairstylist Derek J is used to teasing, tying and tugging on tresses, especially as the host of “Hair Battle Spectacular,” but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t believe in keeping hair healthy. Here he gives his top 3 tips on how to do so: Originally posted on Hello Beautiful. Visit Hello Beautiful for more tips…

Did you know that your hair can reveal a lot about your overall health? And depending upon your lifestyle and genetics your hair maybe a lot older than you think. HAIR AGE FACTORS: 1. Stress: can age your hair faster, because stress increases your testosterone level. Higher testosterone levels makes your hair thin and testosterone [...]

Chapter 1-3 video series on how to repair damaged hair. Chapter 1: Introduction, Chapter 2: Shampoo, Chapter 3: Deep Condition. Videos were created by "Macherieamour", founder of Healthytextures.com, a website dedicated to Do-It-Yourself healthy hair.

Photo:George Burns/Stills: Gregor Halenda “I’m dying to get my hands in your hair.” That’s the note stylist Andre Walker sent Oprah in 1985, after seeing her on the talk show AM Chicago. “Back then it was just Oprah, one publicist, and one producer,” recalls Walker, who at the time owned a Chicago salon. The bold [...]

We’ve compiled a list of the best Moisturizing Shampoos for Natural Hair below. It includes both Natural & Organic Products as well as those that include chemicals. Please note that the list is not in any particular order. Product Name: Hydratherma Naturals Moisture Boosting Shampoo Product Details: Moisture Boosting Shampoo Description and Benefits: This stimulating [...]

We’ve gathered the best 5 tips on removing bonding glue safely from your hair, they are as follows: EXPERT TIP: OLIVE OIL or PALMOLIVE DISH LIQUID “Use olive oil or Palmolive dish washing liquid to remove bonding glue (in the area where you have had extensions glued in.)”  Kiyah Wright OIL SHEEN Spray oil sheen [...]

If you missed the Dr. Oz Show about the dangers of hair straighteners which was shown last year it is well worth watching.  Surprisingly enough, even though most of the staff here at MBHS already knew about the dangers, NONE of us actually knew what lye actually does to the epidermis.  It makes you take [...]