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Can conditioner ruin curls

Can conditioner ruin curls

Can conditioner ruin curls Conditioner gets so much love in curly hair routines—like it's the holy grail for moisture. But honestly? A lot of curlies have seen the dark side: limp, stringy messes,...

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What is a 70 30 cut for men

What is a 70 30 cut for men

What is a 70 30 cut for men So the 70 30 cut for men. It's this modern thing, super textured, with a really defined side part. The whole point is the big contrast between the top and the sides. You...

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Are buzz cuts professional

Are buzz cuts professional

Are buzz cuts professional So you're wondering if a buzz cut flies at work. Fair question. The honest answer? Yeah, it can work. But it really depends on where you work and how you handle it. In a...

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Should I take minoxidil forever

Should I take minoxidil forever

Should I take minoxidil forever So you've started minoxidil for hair loss, and now you're wondering—is this a forever thing? Yeah, pretty much. The short answer is yes, in most cases you'll need to...

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Do nuns shave their pubes

Do nuns shave their pubes

Do nuns shave their pubes So you're wondering if nuns shave down there. Honestly, it's a question that pops up more than you'd think – mixing religious life with, well, modern grooming habits. The...

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Why does curly hair not get greasy

Why does curly hair not get greasy

Why does curly hair not get greasy People with straight hair? Man, they get jealous watching curls stay fresh for days while their own hair turns into an oil slick by dinner time. The thing...

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What haircut is popular in Korea

What haircut is popular in Korea

What haircut is popular in Korea Korean hairstyles have basically taken over the world—you see them everywhere these days, from Instagram to your local coffee shop. The biggest haircuts in Korea...

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What is the barber's disease

What is the barber's disease

What is the barber's disease So, "barber's disease" is this old-timey name for a really nasty version of occupational anthrax. It was a big problem back in the 1800s and early 1900s, mostly hitting...

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