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No one needs bad hair days in his or her life, so let's make bad hair days a thing of the past! We all love those days when our hair is soft, shiny and manageable. When our hair decides it's not going to cooperate and takes on a mind of its own, things can go from good to bad, and bad to worse quickly.

Are more expensive shampoos better for my hair? Not necessarily. A Consumer Reports study of 1,700 ponytail samples that had been washed with a range of products found that none of the expensive brands produced better results than drugstore options. Only trial and error can truly lead you to the right formula.

What Shampoo Type Do You Need? Reviewed by Victoria Barbosa, MD Walking down the shampoo aisle in the drugstore or grocery store can give you sensory overload. Hundreds of brands and specialized types of shampoo boast that they can give you the perfect bouncy, curly, wavy, shiny, or smooth tresses that you dream of.

You Asked! Beach Bag Essentials Our experts give their tips and product picks for what you should pack when you head into the sun this summer. By Ayren Jackson-CannadyWebMD the Magazine - Feature In each issue of WebMD the Magazine, our experts answer your questions about skin care, beauty, makeup, hair care, and more.

Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition Getting adequate nutrition may be trickier for older adults. Because seniors tend to be less active than younger people, they need fewer calories. Yet research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium.

Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 7 Pregnancy Myths If you're pregnant, can you color your hair? Get a flu shot? Have sex? Here's what the experts say. When you're pregnant, you're likely to hear a lot of old wives' tales -- some of which can be amusing.