Folk medicines, home remedies and natural alternatives to commercial products are nothing new. People have been finding inexpensive ways to do things for themselves since the dawn of time.

When white specks plague your black hair -- and it’s not from the wintery snowfall outside -- dandruff is the likely culprit.

Hair sprays, spritzes, mousses and gels coat hair to create varying degrees of hold, volume and control. These styling products can build up over time even with regular shampooing. The residue makes your hair look dull and weighs it down.

According to Medline Plus, hair grows 1 inch every few months. Most people experience a growth rate of about 6 inches per year, however, this can vary per individual, based on issues such as illness, nutrition and stress.

Hair loss comes from a number of sources, including genetics, poor nutrition and improper hair care. The average person losses approximately 100 hairs per day, however, if hair is lost in higher quantities, natural remedies can help to regain lost hair. Natural remedies are easy to make, inexpensive and effective.

The length of time it takes to go from shorter to longer hair depends on whether you're starting from a pixie cut or a bob, and whether you're aiming for ponytail length or Rapunzel locks.

Celebrities and socialites alike use the hair weave to get the long, luxurious locks that people envy. The hair weave has gone mainstream and is a popular item at hair salons across North America. If you are considering getting a hair weave, you should first weight the pros and cons of getting one done.

Nioxin shampoo has been a popular product since its inception in 1987. The company has added many different items to its line of hair care products, which Nioxin states are made to help fine and thinning hair look better.

Hair grows approximately 1/2 inch per month, which means it can takes months or years to grow out a short haircut. Whether you are trying to grow out a style that you have grown tired of or want to leave a horrible haircut experience in the past, you must have patience.

Hair growth is regulated by hormonal changes in the body. These hormones can affect not only how much grows, but whether growth stops and no new hair grows. The processes that regulate how much does or doesn’t grow, and what type of hair grows, can go awry and cause abnormal hair growth, as well.

Brittle hair occurs when the hair lacks enough moisture to maintain its normal texture and sheen.

Eyelashes, like hair, shed as new lashes grow in, so don't be too be alarmed by the occasional stray lash on your bath towel or pillow case. But if old lashes fall out faster than new ones grow in, you have a problem. Identifying the cause of your eyelash loss can help you find a solution.