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Is curly hair dominant or recessive? What genetics research shows

Curly hair is neither dominant nor recessive in the simple sense: it is strongly inherited, but through many genes with small effects rather than one. Here is what twin studies and genetics researc...

Cotton vs Silk Pillowcase: Which Is Better for You?

Silk has the smoother surface with less friction against hair, and its dense weave takes up less moisture; cotton is cheaper, tougher and usually takes hotter washes. This guide compares the two po...

Do Bonnets Cause Hair Loss? Fit, Tension and What to Watch For

Do bonnets cause hair loss? What dermatologists say about hair coverings and traction alopecia, how to tell if a bonnet is too tight, what the band and the material change, and when to see a doctor.

Hair Ties That Don't Damage Hair: How to Choose and Wear Them

Hair ties that do not damage hair: how ties cause breakage, how to recognise a gentle one, the main types and how to protect your hair when you tie it up and take it down.

Durag vs Bonnet: Which One to Sleep In, and When a Scarf Is Better

Durag vs bonnet: what each one and a scarf do, which suits short hair and waves or longer hair, curls, braids and locs, how to wear them together, and how to keep ties and bands from pressing at th...

How to Get Shiny Hair: Why Hair Looks Dull and What Helps

How to get shiny hair: what makes hair shiny, three common reasons hair looks dull and how to tell them apart, a step-by-step routine, hard water and build-up, and what care cannot do.

Pillow Sizes and Pillowcase Sizes: UK, Germany and the US

Pillowcase sizes follow pillow sizes, and the standard size depends on the country. This guide covers the common pillow sizes in the UK, Germany and the US and shows how to measure your pillow.

Dry Hair: How to Fix It, Causes and What Helps

How to fix dry hair: how to tell if your hair is dry, where the dryness comes from, a care checklist, what helps straight away and what takes time, and how to go easy on the lengths at night.

Silk vs Satin Bonnet: Material, Feel, Price and Care Compared

Silk vs satin bonnet: what the two are made of, how they feel, why silk costs more, how to wash them, how to tell real silk and which bonnet suits you.

How to Detangle Curly Hair: Knots, Tools and a Gentle Method

To detangle curly hair, work on wet hair with conditioner in, section by section, from the ends upwards. This guide shows where knots form, how to handle each kind, which tools to use and how to ke...