There’s nothing wrong with shedding hair. Humans shed about 50 to 100 hairs a day. The cycle of hair shedding and hair growth are part of the body’s natural balance. When this balance is disrupted, hair loss sets in. Types of Hair Loss There are three known types: Androgenetic alopecia. This is the most common type
It’s herbal so it is safe, right? Wrong! Not everything organic is free of chemicals. Traditional hair dyes are made mostly from henna, indigo, and cassia. Although these are natural ingredients, if it claims to be a permanent hair color then it’s not 100% free of chemicals. Basic Components of Hair Dye Permanent hair color
Hair dyeing is an ancient practice. During ancient times, plants like senna, indigo, henna, turmeric, Cassia obovata, and amla were the sources used to obtain hair dyes. To cover grey hair, Egyptians used henna to create the first hair dye — black. Hair dye using synthetic ingredients did not emerge until the 1800s when chemist William
Traditional hair dyes weren’t developed until Eugène Schueller, the founder of L’Oréal, created the first synthetic hair dye during the 1900s. And it wasn’t until they discovered the reaction of p-Phenylenediamine, a chemical used in creating polymers, and Kevlar, when it came into contact with the air that they realized it could be used as
Hair coloring is often seen as taboo in several cultures. With tabooism comes stigmatization and false statements — aimed at dissuading rebellious teens from doing something arguably cool. Here are a few common myths about organic hair dyes that you might have encountered, all of which are untrue. Common myths: 1) Natural Hair Dyes Can’t
With everything that’s going on in the world, most of us are staying at home. There’s always the option of going to the salon to get your hair done, but most people don’t want to take that risk just to have a makeover. Thankfully, there are DIY options for the services we’d usually get at
