Skinverse

Head lice.
These little buggers are tenacious and bloodthirsty.
Their offspring (unhatched eggs) are no better, and they bring new meaning to the term “death grip” when it comes to sticking to hair.
But they’re not so tough… when you deprive them of their oxygen.
Thankfully, suffocation is pretty easy to achieve (okay this is the creepiest line I’ve […]

If you have ever battled with a clump of tangled hair, then you know how frustrating it is trying to work a comb through the mess.
Using conditioner on the wet clump might make it easier to untangle. And if you have the patience, this should work quite well.
However, sometimes the tangle is so bad […]

If you have a lot of build-up in your hair from products like mousse, leave-in conditioner, hairspray, hair wax, oils, hair gels, ok you get the idea… this one’s for you.
How to do it: Just take about a spoonful size (more if you have long hair) of baking soda and rub it into your wet […]

I have very long hair and I use a wide-toothed comb. Over time, an astonishing amount of lint and dirt will accumulate in the teeth of the comb, and I normally pull it out with a tissue, and run it under some running water.
This isn’t the best way of course, just quick and lazy. […]

Well, use it to rinse your scalp and hair, that is.
Mouthwash works on dandruff primarily because of the hydrogen peroxide in them. Hydrogen peroxide has antiseptic properties which helps kill of fungi that cause dandruff and hair fall.
How to do it: Wash your hair with regular shampoo. Rinse with cold water and work about a […]

I’m not completely on board with this particular tip. Simply because, while there are lots of people who claimed to have had great success with mayonnaise as a leave-in hair conditioner, there have also been accounts of this method being gross, stinky, or just plain useless.
But if you were to try this, do note that […]

Coconut oil is widely used in India, and its easy to see why. Indian women are known for their long, healthy tresses.
If you have dry, damaged hair from excessive coloring, perming, or relaxing, then this tip will be especially useful for you.
But if your hair is already relatively healthy, then using coconut oil […]

I haven’t actually tried this one yet… since well, I’d have to first stick some gum in my hair (and I’m not quite willing to do that).
But I did find more than a few references to this coke-gum remedy online.
And the method is simple enough.
Here’s how to do it: Soak the gummed up hair […]

What it does: Helps with active acne and spots. You can expect pretty fast results. Skin will be softer and blemishes reduced.
It also prevents ingrown hair (razor bumps) after shaving or waxing.
Why it helps: Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid, which is similar but not identical to the active component, salicylic acid. Salicylic acid cleanses clogged […]