Why does wearing polish turn my nails yellow?

Sue Says: I was wondering why does wearing nail polish turn your nails yellow? Also, is there anything we can do to prevent that? The Right Brain Polishes Off This Response: Nail polish can turn your nails yellow. Why? There are a couple of reasons: Color reaction Some of the darker colored polishes can stain [...]

Do home microdermabrasion kits work?

Liz’s abrasive question: Tell me about those drug store microdermabrasion kits, such as the the Neutrogena Advanced Solutions At Home MicroDermabrasion System. Do they really work? Are they effective for reducing the appearance of small, minor scars from acne and the texture of skin overall? How is microdermbrasion different from regular exfoliating?   The Right [...]

Dabur parachute and how do I oil my hair?

Nancy Needs To Know: You guys helped me so much with your Ojon review. I had recently purchased the Discovery Kit, which I liked, but not as much as I like the coconut oil! I bought 2 bottles by Parachute, one plain coconut oil, and one named Sampoorna, which also contains almonds and hibiscus. I [...]

Does silicone dry out your hair?

Summer Says About Silicones: What a treat your blog is! I can’t get enough. I am an esthetician and an absolute ingredient crazy beauty product junkie. My question for you is whether or not silicone in any of its forms is drying and therefore damaging to the hair. My hair stylist told me that it [...]

How does intimate shaving work? (sensitive content alert)

N asks: I’ve always wanted to experiment with intimate shaving but I’m a bit nervous. I don’t really trust the info from some of the “naughtier” websites, so I thought I’d ask your scientific perspective: Is there any safe and easy way to style pubic hair? The Right Brain’s Response: Don’t worry, N, with The [...]

What’s the difference between rinse-out and leave-in conditioner?

Mari Murmers: Hi Beauty Brains, Thanks for all the info, its really fantastic! What the difference is between regular conditioner and leave-in conditioner? I’ve been putting a little bit of conditioner on after I’ve toweled off my hair and all (except Pantene) seem to work better that way for my curly hair. The Right’s Really [...]

Does Herbal Essences Pin Straight Shampoo Work?

Shannon Says: I have wavy, thick, curly hair and I can’t stand it. I usually flat Iron it , but lately I have gotten sick of getting up at 8:00 on the weekends to flat iron it. I was looking at buying Herbal Essences Dangerously Pin Straight Shampoo, is it worth it? Or should I [...]

Beauty Q&A: what’s the best way to remove facial hair?

Sad Says: Hi.. A few months ago I noticed some stray hairs on my chin and upper lip.. I impulsively shaved them off!!! *BAD ME, I know* Now I find that I need to *ahem* shave every 2-3 days sometimes.. I try to let it go as long as I can so I don’t shave [...]

Are Arbonne products the best skin care you can buy

  Wenditha wonders: So I’m wondering about a beauty company called Arbonne? Could you tell me what the Beauty Brains think? They’re supposed to be the end-all, be-all, but I remain cautious. However, I’ve used some samples of their anti-aging skin line and found it to be very nice. The Beauty Brains respond: Thanks for the [...]

Beauty q&a: is oil good for your hair?

Anon E. Moose Asks: I’ve heard that applying oils like jojoba oil, almond oil and coconut oil is good for your hair. I’ve been thinking about using it, so I want to know, is it true that almond oil is good for your hair? The Right Brain’s Oily Reply: The answer to your question depends [...]

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