LearnSomethingAbout™ cuts through the glut of information on health and beauty needs to provide you with the tips and solutions you need to look and feel better, every day. You’ll never find a brand or specific product recommended on this site – just straight talk without the hype.
normal
Hair and skin contribute to our physical appearance, but they can also be indicators of health. Everyone wants shiny hair that’s in good condition and healthy skin that heals well. A good diet and the right supplements can go a long way toward helping you achieve that goal.
dry
Overprocessing, blow drying, harsh shampoos, the environment – you name it! Your hair can get damaged or lose its luster for any number of reasons. A regimen of mild shampoos and regular conditioning can help repair and protect the hair shaft and restore luster.
oily
Feel like your hair has turned into an oil slick? It’s really your scalp that’s oily, and that oil ends up on your hair. Oil secretion can be stimulated by hormones, stress, or sweat. This moderate 4-step regimen can help you cut back the oil without stripping your hair of its vitality.
curly, wavy, or frizzy
Control may be an all-consuming goal if you have wavy, curly or frizzy hair. Taming that woolly, “big hair” look can be a challenge, and our curly-hair regimen is here to help. The good news is that adventurous waves and free-flowing curls are in style, so you might use this hair care regimen to “set” them free instead of fighting with them!
thin or fine
Thin hair lacks quantity, fine hair lacks thickness – you might even have both conditions. Typically, you’ll have flat hair that either hugs your head or falls limply on your shoulders. The challenge is to find ways to help put body and life into your hair.
dandruff / dry scalp
Everyone hates it – white tell-tale flakes on your shoulders that announce you have dandruff. But not so fast – smaller dry flakes are caused by dry scalp, but larger oily or greasy flakes are indicators of dandruff, a skin rash. Using a shampoo with active ingredients like salicylic acid while following an anti-dandruff regimen are your best bets to put the brakes on outbreaks!
color-treated
Permanent color lasts for several months but can take a toll on your hair. Even wash-in color, which is milder and only lasts a few weeks or so, may contain peroxide and damage hair. Color-treated hair requires special handling, so a regimen for protecting both the color and condition of your hair can give you vibrant color with natural shine and a soft texture.
placeholder image The truth about skin color and the case for special skin care products (September 08, 2008)

Should women of color use special products for best results, or is this notion just another marketing strategy? Don’t be fooled by marketing: Let skin type – not skin color – be your guide.

beauty is more than skin deep
placeholder image Skin exfoliation is skin rejuvenation (September 08, 2008)

Many people find rejuvenating and treating damaged skin can be done at home – all it takes is a little knowledge and products available at most drug stores and supermarkets.

find out more
placeholder image Silky hair isn't just for fairytales (September 03, 2008)

You may be surprised to know that it doesn't take salon-priced products to get that silky look. But no matter what you use, avoid extreme heat – from hot shower water to the sun.

let down your hair
placeholder image Are allergens hiding in your dietary supplement? (September 08, 2008)

To prevent allergic reactions, consumers should pay close attention to the ingredients label on their dietary supplement which may contain allergens.

see where they're hiding
placeholder image Give me my omega-3s! (September 04, 2008)

For a healthier heart, The American Heart Association recommends getting omega-3 in your diet. Discover the best source of omega-3 for you.

hand 'em over
placeholder image The scoop on Vitamin D: The new "It" supplement (August 26, 2008)

The sunshine vitamin is shining bright … and for good reason. See how to boost your vitamin D intake and reduce your risk of cancer, heart attack and even diabetes.

getting a "D" could save your life
placeholder image The case for probiotics (August 26, 2008)

Probiotics can promote healthy digestion and prevent infection. But before your reach for a glass of probiotic-added orange juice, you’ll want to know which probiotics are really beneficial.

how beneficial are "beneficial bacteria"?
placeholder image A guide to gluten-free (August 25, 2008)

Reactions to certain foods – wheat, barley, rye – can leave you malnourished or suffering from gas, cramping and diarrhea. But now the market offers tasty alternatives.

should you be gluten-free?