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Nail Anatomy 101
Did you know that fingernails grow about 2-3mm per month while toenails lag behind at 1mm per month? Did you know that complete replacement of a fingernail requires 6 months while a toenail requires 18 months? Does the nail still mystify you? Read this article to learn more about this elusive skin appendage. Continue reading
Keratin
a tough protein that is found in hair, nails, and the skin; causes these organs and appendages to be strong
Hair Care On A Budget
How to have healthy hair on a budget- which expensive products to avoid and which affordable products to use. Continue reading
Hair: Understanding the Growth Cycle
Hair is a complex structure with an even more complex growth cycle. In order to understand how hair grows, it is important to understand some basic terminology. Only then will the different phases of hair growth begin to make sense! Continue reading
Strand by Strand: Introduction to Hair
What is hair’s purpose? What is it made of? Why is some hair curly while other hair is straight? Click here for your crash course to hair essentials, and pick up a few fun trivia facts to impress your friends. Continue reading