Lydia’s Got Ingrown Hair Issues: After I wax my legs and hands, there is a relapse of ingrown hair on my waxed skin. It looks terrible and I have tried treating ,but nothing is working out. Does scrubbing help ? or is there any remedy to cure this skin problem The Right Brain Recommends An [...]
Catherine’s Concerned About Sunscreen Efficacy: I’ve heard that when sunscreen/sunblock separates, it`s no longer good. That shaking it up to remix it is basically wasted effort and applying it will do no good at all. Is this true? Can sunscreen go bad? The Left Brain Concurs: Sunscreen formulations are very sensitive creatures. Most UV absorbers [...]
Diane’s Undaunted By Silicones For Silkier Hair: The question of silicone’s usefulness has long being a subject of intense debate, speculation and confusion in Long Hair Community. As a consequence, a lot of members in Long Hair Community are wary of using silicone-heavy products, such as Pantene conditioner. Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone and whatnot are allegedly harder [...]
Fungyi’s Fanatic About Hair Shine: Contrary to conditioners that simply use wetness to temporarily stick the cuticle scales together (similar to how a wet piece of paper can be stuck to a wall), I`ve read somewhere that there is something out there that actually glues cuticle scales close with a much stronger and permanent adhesive [...]
Trinh Wonders If Lumedia Is Safe For Skin Whitening: I wanted to know whether you think Bremenn Lab’s new product, Lumedia Facial Brightener, is safe to use. They stated that it’s 100% Hydroquinone free, but I don’t know whether to believe it because they are in controversy right now for false advertising. What is your [...]
Sandra’s Got A Hunch About Henna: Hi! I read your blog a lot, and it’s so interesting that I’m actually considering changing my major from Biology to Chemistry! Anyways. I want to grow out my hair to very long lengths, so I’m always looking for ways to take care of it. A lot of people [...]
Fawn’s Fervent About Head Lice: I was wondering if it is safe to put commercial lice treatment shampoos, Rid or Licex, on newly dyed hair. How long should you wait after treatment to dye your hair? Also, does the dye provide any lice protection? The Left Brain Is Picky About Nits: Thanks for your questions, [...]
One of our favorite resources, The Long Hair Community, has posted an excellent list of silicones used in hair care products. There are a couple of technical inaccuracies here and there, but overall this is a very comprehensive list of what you’ll see on the ingredient lists of the products you buy. It’s a bit [...]
Lora Longs To Learn About Skintactix and Acne: As a biophysicist working on her PhD, and as a female, I absolutely LOVE your site. It’s such a great way for women to cut through the hype and get some real answers, especially about the products that seem too good to be true. I have a [...]
Michelle’s worried about eye lash extensions…What’s up with permanent lash extensions? I’m worried if I get them that I’ll lose what few I’ve got. Can you help? The Beauty Brains respond: We’ve never seen any data that shows permanent lash extensions can damage your natural lashes, but we do know that follicles can be damaged [...]