The secret to healthy hair begins at the root. Maintaining a clean, moisturized and healthy scalp leads to healthy hair and hair growth. If your scalp is itchy, irritated, or dry your curls will pay the price which can lead to hair breakage. In order to create a healthy hair regimen, you can revitalize your scalp with the use of oils. Here are 4 of the best oils for scalp-care to use when you just can't stand the itch.
 
1. Lavender
This is one of the most obvious oil choices. Lavender is naturally antibacterial, so it can help cleanse the scalp of bacteria, fungus, and other gross things that go on there. It also smells great and can give a nice calming effect. The main reason people choose this oil is that it has been reported to help with hair growth. In fact, a study published in the journal, Toxicological Research, found that lavender oil increases hair growth. The Jamaican Mango & Lime Black Castor Oil Lavender is pure and unrefined, retaining all their nutritive properties making it great to use as a skin softener, moisturizing massage oil or as a hot oil treatment for dry damaged hair, hair growth, and thinning hair.


2. Peppermint
When looking at the best oils for scalp health, peppermint oil is a no-brainer. This oil gives cool, tingling sensations that many people enjoy. While the feeling itself is pleasant, the effects of the tingle are an increase in circulation. Without proper circulation of blood, the scalp has a hard time generating new growth and turning over cell regeneration. Again, much like lavender oil, studies have confirmed that peppermint oil has benefits in the area of hair growth. Studies published in Toxicological Research indicate peppermint oil helps with hair growth by extending the anagen phase of the hair growth process. Eden Bodyworks Peppermint Tea Tree Hair Oil is an exotic blend of nourishing ingredients that penetrate the hair from root to tip to promote new hair growth without clogging pores. A perfect choice for hot oil treatments on all hair types.


3. Horsetail
One of the rare plants that can be used as an oil and an oral supplement, horsetail is rich in silica. Silica helps hair to grow, as well as helps to improve the strength of your curly strands. A study published in Dermatology Research and Practice reports that taking horsetail oil supplements can decrease hair shedding for women with thinning hair. There is also evidence to suggest that topical applications of the oil can have similar effects. Alikay Naturals Essential 17 Hair Growth Oil is blended with 17 of the best natural oils such as the horsetail powder which is extracted from the plant to reduce dandruff and hair loss.


4. Tea Tree
Dandruff, dead cells, and bacteria can get in the way of a healthy scalp. With tea tree oil, your scalp gets a powerful clean to remove product build-up. A study published in Journal of American Academy of Dermatology found that the use of shampoo with even a small percentage of tea tree oil in the formula could cause a 41% improvement in reducing dandruff flakes. Tea tree oil is known to be the cure scalp issues and has so many amazing benefits such as being an antibacterial, antifungal, and helps with dandruff and hair loss.

 Do you use any of these oils to care for your scalp?
Let me know which ones are your favorite the next time you're in the salon.

This first appeared on NaturallyCruly

The rise and rise of the Peaky Blinders show has led to a plethora of retro trends in the menswear industry, noticeably in the resurgence of loose fitting tailoring, baker boy hats and collar pins. But its presence can truly be felt in what’s arguably the most popular haircut since David Beckham’s pompadour – the undercut.

Usually longer and swept back on top, gradually faded into the back and sides, Cillian Murphy’s haircut has been pumped out of barbershops around the nation like a grooming equivalent of the fidget spinner (except that it’s not incredibly irritating and you don’t want to weep for humanity when you see one). But if the Peaky Blinders cut is a bit too extreme for you e.g. you think you might look like a Midget Gem with completely shaved sides and a dollop of hair on the top, don’t worry, there are other variations of the style for you to try out that will work for your head shape. Let Ruffians Richard Tucker (@tuckercuts) explain the alternatives and how you can get them…

Layered Undercut
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With a high fade this one is definitely a harsher look! Still made to look smart with a faded transition instead of just a number 0 taken to the sides. Longer layers on top to create movement a bit like Brad Pitt in the movie Fury. This creates volume as when undercuts get long they can become flat without the right products. Styled with Ruffians pomade to add definition, just add a pea size amount and with your hands work through after a towel dry.

Textured Undercut

​It’s all about the texture in this one. Still a hint of a fade below the temple areas but mostly this cut brings your eyes to the definite disconnection and movement through the top. This style can actually be worn back as well as forward. Styled with Ruffians Styling paste and L’Oréal salt spray to pick out the texture and de-fluff the top.

​Med Fade Undercut

​Creating a contrast between the top and the sides. This cut is less harsh than some under cuts, great if you want an undercut but don’t want to go for the 1920s Peaky Blinders version, which can be too much of a statement for some. The med fade leaves enough hair on the top sides for the longer hair to flow into, almost seems like it’s connected but it’s actually flowing in to the fade.

This first appeared on TOPMAN.com

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The old “100 strokes a day” beauty tip is a myth. Brushing your hair too much can cause split ends. Over time, it could even lead to hair loss.

​Health Tip:
Teach Your Kids Healthy Hair Habits​

(HealthDay News) -- Kids should learn healthy ways to take care of their hair at an early age, the American Academy of Dermatology says.

The group offers this advice:
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• Wet hair and scalp with warm water before using shampoo.
• Use only a quarter-size drop of shampoo.
• Massage the shampoo gently into the scalp.
• Rinse all of the suds from the hair with warm water.
• Cover hair with a towel to absorb water. But don't rub wet hair, which can damage it.
• Comb out damp hair gently with a wide-tooth comb.
• Make braids and ponytails loose, and use covered rubber bands.
• Select styles that don't require heat and chemical treatment.
• If using heat on hair, use the lower setting.
• Chemicals in relaxers, dyes and other hairstyling products may damage the hair. So try to maximize the time between treatments.
• When outdoors, wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect hair from the sun.

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It doesn't matter if you have waves, curls, or straight hair—just get ready to screenshot. These are the trending spring and summer haircuts to show your stylist at your next appointment.
 
1.  Angular Blunt Bob  ​

This year is all about blunt, retro-inspired haircuts. We love how Margot Robbie's angular cut is just long enough to be styled up or down.
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2.  '70s Swoop  

​Kerry Washington proves that hair doesn't have to be long or short to make a major beauty statement. That awkward in-between length isn't awkward at all, especially when parted deep to one side and styled in glossy curls.

8. The Subtle Side Bang