You may have noticed aloe vera popping up more and more in beauty and skincare products at your local drugstore with endless claims about its many benefits. One of the claims is that it can help your hair grow — but is this true?
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There have been so many claims about what coconut oil can and can't do that we've lost count. Over the past few years, we've heard it can whiten teeth, treat acne, and prevent wrinkles, but is it really something we should be putting on our faces?
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Our hair is often a reflection of our personality. How we style it can tell a person a lot about us. While a bad haircut can completely throw off a look, so can greasy or oily hair. Oily hair can make even a stylish haircut look messy. But what exactly causes hair to look this way?
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In case you missed it, "invisible layers" are currently taking over Instagram. Invisible layers work on almost every hair length and texture, giving the illusion of fuller, more voluminous hair — every girl's dream.
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Anyone who says they've never heard of the toothpaste-on-a-pimple trick is a boldface liar or was simply blessed with perfect skin. But does this age-old beauty hack really work? Or does putting toothpaste on a pimple do more harm than good?
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There's no better way to look and feel polished than with a fresh gel manicure. And the best part is it's completely low maintenance and usually lasts for up to two weeks chip-free. But what are the dangers of a gel manicure? Does gel nail polish ruin your nails?
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If you've ever dyed your hair, you're bound to have got at least one splash of hair dye on your skin, be it on your neck, face, ears, or hands, especially if you've done an at-home DIY job. And it isn't exactly easy to get rid of the resulting stains, either.
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Given there are so many hair and beauty rules, it's easy to forget what (and what not) to do. When it comes to styling your hair, hair type, hair texture, and hair length are all factors that come in to play, but there are many rules that apply to everyone, regardless of our differences.
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Just like frizzy hair, static hair happens to the best of us. As the mornings become colder, static hair becomes more common, and if you're anything like us, you want to know how to get rid of it, ASAP.
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There's this new lipstick you've been dying to use while you wear your favorite blouse. And thanks to a small accident, your blouse ends up wearing the lipstick too. This is when cleaning experts think you should reach into your makeup cabinet for the can of traditional hairspray.
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The next time you head to your favorite Target, Walgreens, or CVS and you have time to kill, do a price check for both men's and women's shaving products. You may find that a woman's razor, shaving gel or foam could cost up to double that of a similar men's product in a similar size.
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The last thing you need when you feel stressed is more stress, and for plenty of people around the world, when they're stressed, they start to worry even more that all that angst will cause gray hair. But is there any truth to it? And is it worth stressing about?
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If you have any interest in beauty whatsoever, you likely will have heard of Olaplex. The supposedly magical hair treatment claims to repair, protect, and strengthen hair, and with hair stylists all over the world recommending the brand's products, we can't help but want to know more.
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With claims so bold they could quite literally change your skin's life, we can only assume you want to know more, so we did some investigating to determine all the reasons you should be using retinoid.
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It turns out that face shaving is a great way to remove unwanted hair and exfoliate your skin, but only when done properly.
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It's hard not to fall in love with shellac. The only downside to shellac is, of course, removing it. If you can't get to a salon to have your shellac professionally removed, the first thing you need to know is that you should never attempt pick it off.
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When vacuum sucking pore devices came into popularity, it almost seemed too good to be true. How legit is the pore vacuum for people with stubborn blackheads (no matter how many times they exfoliate or steam)?
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People are raving how charcoal toothpaste not only whitens teeth, but also makes one's mouth fresh and breath smell better. Various brands have come out with their own versions, claiming that the product actually works. Does it really work, though?
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Doctors warn that certain types of lip balm could even do more harm than good, because even though they give your lips some measure of relief, your lips are left even more dehydrated than they were before, especially after the thin layer of moisture evaporates.
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If you're someone who lives for manicured nails, shellac is a serious beauty game-changer. If you haven't heard of this before, consider yourself lucky because we're about to spill the tea on exactly what shellac is, and more importantly, how you can make your shellac manicure last longer.
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Shaving can be a real pain — anyone will tell you that. Once you commit to shaving your legs, underarms, or anywhere else, it takes consistent upkeep to keep your hair at bay. When you do shave, though, does the hair really come back thicker?
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From avocado oil to coconut oil, argan oil and jojoba oil, gone are the days when we all thought oils made our faces greasy. These days, face oils are all the rage. And the one oil we keep seeing pop up everywhere at the moment is rosehip oil.
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There's a lot to love about the ombré hair coloring trend. It's perfect if you're in the mood to try something new but don't want to commit to anything too drastic, and it shows no sign of losing popularity any time soon.
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Those who can pull off platinum blonde should consider themselves lucky, but before you take the plunge and book an appointment (or attempt to DIY at home), it's important to understand the reasons why some experts say you should never dye your hair platinum blonde.
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We all know that tanning your skin in the sun is bad news, but what about self-tanning? Surely compared to the risks associated with the sun, self-tanner and tanning lotions are harmless, right?
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The only thing that supposedly promotes hair growth, which most experts agree on, is regular trims. But does cutting your hair actually make it grow faster?
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While dandruff is considered an aesthetic rather than a medical problem, anyone who has suffered with this condition would agree that as soon as you experience it, you immediately want to know how to treat it.
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