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January 29, 2010
The barber pole... ever wonder where it came from? From time to time I get asked this question, so I figured I'd share. The original barber pole was red & white, signifying that the location in which the pole rested was a place where bloodletting was done. That's right, barbers (who were called Barber Surgeons back then), were the first surgeons with the responsibility of bloodletting, tooth extractions and other surgical practices of that time. The red and white stripes symbolize the bandages used...
January 29, 2010
The barber pole... ever wonder where it came from? From time to time I get asked this question, so I figured I'd share. The original barber pole was red & white, signifying that the location in which the pole rested was a place where bloodletting was done. That's right, barbers (who were called Barber Surgeons back then), were the first surgeons with the responsibility of bloodletting, tooth extractions and other surgical practices of that time. The red and white stripes symbolize the bandages used...
Keep it “above” the skinline.
January 27, 2010
We've all seen the the shaving commercials, whether it is for wet-shaving (Gillette) or dry-shaving (Braun). They are all promoting...
January 27, 2010
We've all seen the the shaving commercials, whether it is for wet-shaving (Gillette) or dry-shaving (Braun). They are all promoting...
Dry scalp?
January 20, 2010
There are many reasons for a dry scalp: weather, over-shampooing, and too many hair products, to name a few. Whatever the reason, here is a quick way to reduce or completely rid yourself of the flakes and the itch. Immediately after showering, towel dry your hair, then apply a hair moisturizer to your scalp. If you need to use another product to style your hair, wait 5 - 10 minutes before applying that styling product. The reason: Shampooing removes the "day old" natural...
January 20, 2010
There are many reasons for a dry scalp: weather, over-shampooing, and too many hair products, to name a few. Whatever the reason, here is a quick way to reduce or completely rid yourself of the flakes and the itch. Immediately after showering, towel dry your hair, then apply a hair moisturizer to your scalp. If you need to use another product to style your hair, wait 5 - 10 minutes before applying that styling product. The reason: Shampooing removes the "day old" natural...
Don’t pull it out!
January 15, 2010
The best way to rid yourself of an ingrown hair that has already formed is to gently pull the hair out of the bump or swollen area. How? Make sure you use a sterilized needle, tweezer or even a safety pin; light a match and run you needle or tweezer through it a few times to kill any potential bacteria, and last but not least, be careful to not remove the hair entirely... Why? Well, the reason the hair is stuck in the first place, is because it was growing below the skin's surface. So,...
January 15, 2010
The best way to rid yourself of an ingrown hair that has already formed is to gently pull the hair out of the bump or swollen area. How? Make sure you use a sterilized needle, tweezer or even a safety pin; light a match and run you needle or tweezer through it a few times to kill any potential bacteria, and last but not least, be careful to not remove the hair entirely... Why? Well, the reason the hair is stuck in the first place, is because it was growing below the skin's surface. So,...
Acne causing ingredients
January 13, 2010
Here are a few ingredients to keep an eye out for that have been known to cause acne breakouts: Cocoa Butter Pigments and Dyes (Red in particular) Lanolin But, if you're like me... you would want a simpler way to identify "what not" to use. So here it is! Try your best to stick with non-comedogenic ingredients. Huh?... is right! But let me explain. These products are recommended by dermatologists and medical professionals for people who have oily or acne-prone skin,...
January 13, 2010
Here are a few ingredients to keep an eye out for that have been known to cause acne breakouts: Cocoa Butter Pigments and Dyes (Red in particular) Lanolin But, if you're like me... you would want a simpler way to identify "what not" to use. So here it is! Try your best to stick with non-comedogenic ingredients. Huh?... is right! But let me explain. These products are recommended by dermatologists and medical professionals for people who have oily or acne-prone skin,...
