B-ware of B7? As if battling cancer wasn’t difficult enough, many patients lose their hair — especially if they are undergoing chemotherapy. These patients have increasingly turned to biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, to boost their hair growth and thickness. Chemotherapy destroys rapidly dividing cancer cells while also damaging healthy cells … Read more
A new way to beat back the bald? While over 80% of men and nearly half of women experience significant hair loss, going bald isn’t completely inevitable. One of the most popular treatments, Rogaine, is proven to stimulate follicles. Recent research finds that adding an extra ingredient to the over-the-counter foam can give tresses a … Read more
The legend of the perm. Bob Ross didn’t always have his iconic hairdo, resurfaced photos of the famous painter reveal. The black-and-white images show a clean-shaven Ross with straight hair, years before he got his signature perm. Bob Ross with straight hair. Bob Ross Inc. Bob Ross in an old photo. Bob Ross Inc. In … Read more
Some medications can cause surprising side effects. One man learned this firsthand when, after taking a medication for heart failure, he developed a new physical feature — enlarged breasts. The condition, known as gynecomastia, occurs when there’s a hormonal imbalance due to certain medications or puberty. A 76-year-old man unexpectedly grew breasts after taking a … Read more
Here’s some egg-cellent news. Experts are split on the health benefits of eggs, from saying they’re bad for heart health to calling them nutritional powerhouses that can help you lose weight. However, one study reveals that an unexpected part is packed with nutrients that can enhance the appearance of hair and skin. Eggs pack a … Read more
Trying to fix a thinning mane? It’s a hairy situation. More than 80% of men and nearly half of women in the US will face some form of hair loss in their lifetime, and thousands of companies are hawking pricey products promising to restore those luscious locks. But whether they really work isn’t always cut … Read more
A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place: human hair. Researchers at King’s College London experimented with keratin, the same natural protein found in hair, skin and nails, on teeth. In lab tests, the system “has shown potential in repairing early defective … Read more
Blondes have more fun. In recent months, Kate Middleton has opted to rock a lighter hair color for the first time. Now, after her long, bright blonde locks have made headlines, the Princess of Wales, 43, is confessing her secret. On Wednesday, Middleton attended the Royal Variety Performance alongside her husband Prince William in London. Kate Middleton … Read more
Hair today, gone — and gray — tomorrow. More than 80 million people deal with hair loss, making prevention and growth a major industry. But while some causes are genetic and tough to head off, at least one threat to your luscious mane is within your control — and if you don’t avoid it, you’re … Read more
What the pluck? As if your 40s weren’t maddening enough, your hair starts having its own midlife crisis — graying, thinning and popping up in the oddest places. Hair today — and still there tomorrow. Unwanted strands can crop up in unexpected places during menopause due to hormonal changes. Vitalina – stock.adobe.com “It is completely … Read more
Blonde bombshell. Valerie Bertinelli showed off a shocking hair transformation in an Instagram selfie that she shared on Monday. In the photo, the actress, 65, smiled at the camera while donning blonde locks, writing, “New hair who dis?” Valerie Bertinelli shows off her blonde wig in a selfie. Instagram/wolfiesmom Bertinelli then added, “it’s a wig … Read more
One hell of a haircut. Doctors in Pune, India, recently operated on a 10-year-old girl to remove a 10-oz. hairball, equivalent in size to a roll of paper towels, from her stomach. The child was diagnosed with “Rapunzel syndrome,” a rare digestive disorder caused by the compulsion to pull out and consume one’s own hair. … Read more
It’s a follicle fiasco. Women are flooding social media with warnings about one of today’s trendiest drinks, sharing horror stories of sudden hair loss they say began after they started drinking it regularly. Could the viral “Gen Z green juice,” praised for its health benefits, really be sabotaging your strands? The Post asked two registered … Read more
A cure for baldness could be on the horizon. Researchers from Taiwan University say they have discovered a serum that could potentially regrow hair in just 20 days. The study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, showed that fat cells under the skin can restart hair growth. The researchers used mouse skin samples to monitor changes to … Read more
Yay for gray? While many people go to great lengths to prevent or mask their silver strands, a new study reveals that going gray may play an essential role in fighting off a deadly disease. Researchers claim that the dreaded, telltale sign of aging could, in fact, reflect a natural defense against cancer. Stress from … Read more
Kylie Jenner is flaunting a new haircut and a sporty side fans can’t stop talking about. The 28-year-old mother of two shared on Instagram Thursday a series of photos of herself in a burgundy sports bra and shorts workout set with a matching Alo duffel bag. She captioned the photo, which was a joint Instagram with Alo, “fall … Read more
Can you eat your way to keeping gray hair at bay? Many people go to great lengths to cover up their grays, but fans say one buzzy antioxidant may help to stop that discoloration before it event starts. According to one longevity expert, stress has a direct bearing on the color and quality of our … Read more
What’s the secret behind New York’s glossiest manes? A trip to Queens — and $7,500 for an appointment with the Big Apple’s hair extension whisperer. From her Kew Gardens studio, stylist and educator Ester Yuabova has emerged as one of the city’s most sought-after keratin-tip (k-tip) extension hair artists — her ability to revolutionize someone’s look … Read more
How far would you go for a full head of luscious locks? Alex Finken (@iam.thats.a.bad.idea) coughed up $17,500 for a hair transplant in hopes of reclaiming his confidence. But the next day, he woke up with severe swelling that made him look more like Humpty Dumpty than a heartthrob. “Some people look OK with it, … Read more
Kim Kardashian doesn’t beat around the bush. She slaps a price tag on it. As pop culture’s premier provocateur, the SKIMS bigwig, 44, is now peddling panties spangled with synthetic pubic hair in a variety of colors, lengths and textures. And the fuzzy, buzzy undies — crowned the Ultimate Bush micro string thong — have set … Read more