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You might have seen bottles of shampoo and conditioner labelled as sulphate- and paraben-free, but what does this actually mean when it comes to what we put on our hair?  What are sulphates?  Most of us will have shower gels, soaps, shampoos and cleaning products in our bathroom and kitchen cupboards that contain synthetic detergents. The likes of sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), sodium laureth sulphate (SLES), ammonium lareth sulphate and myreth sulphate. These are synthetic, inexpensive detergents that are very effective at removing dirt and also help provide that soapy lather we’ve come to expect when we wash our hair.  In some cases, they can dry out hair, irritate sensitive skin and make eczema worse , so some brands choose to use gentler alternatives .  Typically, sulphate-free products might not lather as much as others containing synthetic foaming agents , so those with finer locks may find they need to give hair two washes.  What are parabens?  Parabens are preservatives used...

Go Gray Gracefully With These Expert Hairstyling Tips August 17, 2017 Share Tweet Grey hair adds years to your appearance. Just is what it is. But is that really such a bad thing? Not these days. In fact, some might consider it taboo depending on the age you embrace it. Research shows most women find older -looking men sexier, wilder, and wiser. And nothing defines maturity (or experience) better than a mop full of silver threads . Barack Obama. David Beckham. Ryan Reynolds. George Clooney. Pop culture’s "hottest men" are either maintaining a fashionable grey hairstyle or letting father time runs its course. It’s working too. Hell, the Internets proclaimed Steve Carell a sex symbol this summer once he turned fully gray . What does that tell you? As to why you’re still on the fence and find complacency with the salt and pepper look seems quite obvious right now. Call it fear of social acceptance. It’s what you dread millennials, more so women might think of you when step...

Ted Marules' new bathroom is neither subtle nor cheap. "We had visions of grandeur," he says of the $20,000 renovation to his Houston-area home. "We planned to have some wonderful moments in there." Marules and his wife sprung for all the frills: special- order Spanish tile , marble floors, gold faucets and the Texas- sized whirlpool bathtub . "We got some really nice, fancy stuff, and we spent the damned money for it," says the 53-year-old accident reconstruction expert . "Looks like a Roman whorehouse, but it's beautiful." The centerpiece of Marules' marble palace is the hourglass tub, a 10- jet Jacuzzi mounted like an acrylic altar at one end of the room. It set him back $1,897.70. In its promotional materials, Jacuzzi says the tub Marules bought , the Real model, "surrounds the bather in sumptuous curves for an exceptional bathing experience ." Through the Magic Touch controls and PowerPro jet system , it promises ...