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Dry shampoo sales rocket as celebrities “big hair” look trigger the trend

A new research by Mintel shows that almost one in four women (23 percent) now rely on dry shampoo to achieve a bouffant bounce

Sales of dry shampoo have rocketed in the past 12 months and this year are set to reach £17 million ($27 million) in UK. Experts believe that the “big hair” look seen on celebrities such as Cheryl Cole and stars of The Only Way is Essex is responsible for the growing trend of using dry shampoo. According to new research by Mintel almost one in four women (23%) now rely on the quick-fix to achieve…

May 23 2012 | Posted in Business,Fashion & Style | Read More »

Myths and facts about anti-dandruff shampoo

The best-selling shampoo in the world is Head & Shoulders with about 110 bottles of the anti-dandruff formula sold every minute and 29 million a year. Yet the medicated shampoo market’s size is hardly surprising: at some point, half of us will suffer the unsightly, sometimes uncomfortable condition. But what causes dandruff? Which of the many products available should you use? And what about…

Apr 8 2012 | Posted in Health | Read More »

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Over half of women experience hair loss after 40

Just good genes, or have they had some help? There are many hair-loss treatments on the market, so what is on offer? 1. THE HORMONE BLOCKER Utrogestan, prescription-only. WHAT? Dr. Daniel Sister, a hormone specialist at BeautyWorksWest in London, says: “The hormone progesterone stops the body from converting testosterone to DHT, the hormone that causes hair to fall out. “Progesterone is the f…

Nov 27 2012 | Posted in Health,How To... | Read More »

Nutritional pizza developed in Scotland by Prof. Mike Lean and Donald McLean

Nutritional pizza developed by Prof. Mike Lean and Donald McLean is said to contain 30 percent of an adult's guideline daily amount of vitamins and minerals

…Balanced. “We focused on pizza being a lunch or a dinner option. Each pizza gives a complete meal, with all the nutrients in it, for 30% of your day.” A survey by Mintel suggested seven in 10 British adults eat pizza, with forecasters predicting the market will be worth £1 billion ($1.6 billion) by 2016. “For a good number of years I have been trying to help people find easy ways…

Jul 2 2012 | Posted in Health | Read More »

“Miracle” bodysuit that allows fuller-chested women to wear backless dresses with confidence

“Miracle” bodysuit allows women to wear backless dresses with confidence whatever their bra size

…“We hope that we can help take a lot of the hassle out of party dress shopping for women by giving them all the secret support they need for their perfect dress.” The body suits are part of a range of 12 “Miracle Shapewear” inventions released by the British underwear brand designed to combat love handles, muffin tops and bulging tummies. Ultimo has also come up with a new “frontless” bodysuit for…

Dec 14 2011 | Posted in Fashion & Style,Front Page,How To... | Read More »

How eating too much cake makes you hairy and how to tackle the excess body hair

Eating large amounts of sugary, refined carbohydrates, such as biscuits and cakes, may trigger excess hair

…nd nutritionist. “Being overweight can also cause insulin resistance.” Polycystic ovaries Polycystic ovaries, is a condition that represents the main cause of excess hair in women. Estimated to affect 10 to 15% of women, Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) is when the ovaries don’t work properly and are covered in small cysts. As a result, eggs are released erratically or not at all, causing irregu…

Dec 6 2011 | Posted in Health,How To...,Science & Technology | Read More »

Snail slime: the new miracle face-fixer

Primarily marketed as an acne solution, the shelled slug's mucus is also believed to reduce pigmentation and scarring, as well as beat wrinkles

…ed their skin healed quickly, with no scars, when they handled snails for the French food market. Those same farmers went on to launch Chilean snail slime product, Elicina, which last year enjoyed its 15th anniversary. Primarily marketed as an acne solution, the shelled slug’s mucus is also believed to reduce pigmentation and scarring, as well as beat wrinkles Korean brand Missha then launc…

Oct 16 2012 | Posted in Fashion & Style | Read More »

Five ways Vidal Sassoon changed the world of hair

Today Sassoon-esque short hair on women is a standard look

Famous hairdresser Vidal Sassoon, who has died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 84, is credited with revolutionizing hair-styling for women. Here are five ways in which Vidal Sassoon changed the world of hair. 1. Hair for work In the 1950s, hair was about height, curls and hairspray. Women often visited the hairdressers two or three times a week to have their hair elaborately teased and &…

May 16 2012 | Posted in Fashion & Style | Read More »

Troy Polamalu fined by NFL with $10,000 for using the cell phone from the sidelines.

Troy Polamalu has been fined by NFL with $10,000 for using the cell phone from the sidelines to call his wife Theodora after brutal hit during the game

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu has been fined by NFL with $10,000 for using the cell phone from the sidelines after brutal hit during the game. Troy Polamalu was forced to leave Sunday’s game against the Jaguars after stopping Jacksonville’s Maurice Jones-Drew to help preserve a 17-13 Pittsburgh win. Fearing his wife Theodora probably saw the hit on TV, Troy Polamalu was handed a…

Oct 23 2011 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Warren Beatty and his transgender son Stephen at a special family dinner out

Warren Beatty was trying to solidify his relationship with Stephen, his transgender son, at a special family dinner in Hollywood on Saturday

Warren Beatty was trying to solidify his relationship with Stephen, his teenage daughter who became a man and was previously called Kathlyn, at a special family dinner in Hollywood on Saturday, according to the National Enquirer. A source told the National Enquirer the special family meal at Italian restaurant il Covo was a way for Warren Beatty to publicly give his support to the 19-year-old, wh…

Dec 22 2011 | Posted in Entertainment,Front Page | Read More »