Category Archives: Hair Care

What are the Best Pro Hair Care Tips?

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Maite Perroni Hair Style by Jean Nieves
Photo source:  Maite Perroni Hair Style, a photo by Jean Nieves on Flickr. About the author:  FutureDerm.com is proud to introduce Dr. Hanan Taha, M.D., on our staff as a Contributing Writer. Dr. Taha received her MD from Kuwait University in 2002, and a master’s degree in Dermatology from the University of Alexandria in 2010.  She also runs a blog in Arabic dedicated to spreading the knowledge about dermatology and cosmetic dermatology in a simple, concise manner (www.elbashra.com).  For her full bio, please visit our About page. Dear... read more

4 Scientifically-Proven Ways to Extend the Life of Your Hair Color

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About The Author:  FutureDerm is pleased to welcome Leah Argento to our staff as a Contributing Writer. For a complete bio please visit our About page. Professional salon color costs the big bucks (but it’s oh so worth it!). And if you’re like me, you invest regularly in color at a professional salon. So how do we prolong that color and safeguard our investment? We all know about shampooing less often and about using sulfate-free shampoo, but what else can we do? 1.  Cool It One of the simplest (and cheapest!) safeguards is to wash your... read more

Why I’m Obsessed with Living Proof Full Thickening Hair Care

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Source:  Modelinia I often see pictures of Asian supermodels like Lily Zhi (shown above), or gorgeous women like Jane Seymour, and I’m envious.  Though I’m Asian and have waist-length hair, my hair is lifeless and limp when straight, and flat at the crown when curled – not the kind of hair that is going to launch any ships anytime soon. I’ve taken hair vitamins, I’ve gotten layers, I’ve paid experts to cut my hair (sometimes well into the hundreds), and yet, still nothing.  That is, until I tried Living... read more

Salon Review: Verve 360 Degrees of Wellness Pittsburgh

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If you’re more Gwen Stefani than Gwyneth Paltrow, and happen to be in Pittsburgh, then Verve 360 Degrees of Wellness Pittsburgh is the salon for you.  It’s a cross between modern hipster and trendy sophisticate, with brick-walled interior, urban lighting, and upscale yet unpretentious services and products.  For instance, the nail polish offered is not the typical OPI or Essie, but the very modern indie brand Zoya.  Even the music played is for a woman of taste – not stuck-up, but definitely hip, well-versed and... read more

3 Hair Thickening Ingredients that Actually Work

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When I was a child, I used to envy other girls who were born with nice, thick hair that never seemed to fall into piecey-looking strands.  ”Don’t worry,” my mother would say, “yours will grow in thicker.”  Well, with yet another birthday approaching next week (with no less than twenty-seven candles), it’s suddenly occurred to me:  this is it.  So it’s time to make the most of what I’ve been given with the following ingredients: 1.  Poly beta amino ester-1 The Langer lab (at MIT) developed... read more

Does the Keratin Perfect System Work?: Keratin Perfect Review

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The Keratin Perfect hair care system, exclusively sold at Sephora stores nationwide, is the latest in at-home straightening technology…or is it? The Main Secret:  Silicones The main secret behind the Keratin Perfect straightening system is the high concentration of silicones.  The silicones coat your hair, preventing the hair from curling up at the ends, according to the scientists behind one of my other favorite blogs, The Beauty Brains.  There are a couple of downsides to the silicones, the first of which being the straightening... read more

Do Hair Growth Supplements Really Work?: Viviscal, Biotin, L-Arginine Tried and Compared

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Dear Nicki, I’ve heard a lot about skin care supplements like Viviscal recently. Is there any proof that they work? -Hairless Dear Hairless, There are currently several different hair supplements on the market in the U.S., which can be broken down into four main groups: marine protein, biotin, Chinese medical treatments, and L-arginine. I will discuss the efficacy of each below: Marine Protein: Best Overall Viviscal, a marine protein supplement, is the reportedly the best-selling supplement worldwide (Amazon.com, 2011). Although it has... read more

5 Ingredients for Your Most Beautiful Hair

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1. Biotin for hair growth and strength. According to a review in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1-2 mg of biotin daily for 2 months has anecdotal clinical support may be worth consideration for supporting hair growth. However, the article also advises that excessive intakes of nutritional supplements are not recommended. Biotin deficiency is reported to cause dermatitis and hair loss, although most patients with relatively healthy, balanced diets do not have such a deficiency. As a result, it is advisable to take biotin... read more