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How to Keep Your Hair Thriving This Winter Season

Nov 132 min read

How to Keep Your Hair Thriving This Winter Season

Winter can be tough on curly hair, with cold air, indoor heating, and dry conditions all conspiring to leave curls frizzy, dry, and...

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New Treatment for Alopecia Identified by Dr. Aguh's research team

Crystal Aguh

Sep 42 min read

New Treatment for Alopecia Identified by Dr. Aguh's research team

In a new study published in the JAMA Dermatology , Dr. Aguh's research team studied the potential of metformin, a widely used...

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Platelet Rich Plasma- What is it and is it right for you?

Crystal Aguh

Apr 63 min read

Platelet Rich Plasma- What is it and is it right for you?

HOW DOES PRP WORK? Platelet rich plasma, or PRP, therapy has established itself to be effective as a medical treatment modality in the...

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Your Dermatologist is Not Using the Same Sunscreen as You, and Here's Why:

Crystal Aguh

Aug 1, 20233 min read

Your Dermatologist is Not Using the Same Sunscreen as You, and Here's Why:

Many of you are aware of the benefits of sunscreen and there are many. For those of you who are fair skinned and sunburn easily, ...

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Collagen Supplements For The Skin & Hair: Myth or a Beauty Must?

Crystal Aguh

Jul 17, 20232 min read

Collagen Supplements For The Skin & Hair: Myth or a Beauty Must?

With so many nutritional supplements on the market, it can often be difficult to identify what's effective and what is simply a marketing...

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Clarifying vs Chelating Shampoo-Which is Right for You?

Crystal Aguh

Mar 2, 20232 min read

Clarifying vs Chelating Shampoo-Which is Right for You?

There are a lot of complicated terms out there when it comes to shampoos. If you have read any of my books, then you know that the term...

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Six Common Mistakes Women Make When Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair

Crystal Aguh

Oct 14, 20222 min read

Six Common Mistakes Women Make When Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair

Natural hair has many advantages, but transitioning from relaxed hair to natural hair shouldn't be taken lightly. Here are some common...

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Six Common Mistakes Women Make Going From Natural to Relaxed Hair

Crystal Aguh

Oct 2, 20223 min read

Six Common Mistakes Women Make Going From Natural to Relaxed Hair

A recent Essence article mentioned that more and more women are returning to relaxed hair. Just like going natural, making a sudden...

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What You Need To Know About Oral Minoxidil

Crystal Aguh

Aug 21, 20221 min read

What You Need To Know About Oral Minoxidil

I recently gave an interview to the NY Times about my experience with oral minoxidil and it has received a lot of media attention. This...

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My Journey to Medical School and Dermatology

Crystal Aguh

Jun 20, 20223 min read

My Journey to Medical School and Dermatology

I am often asked to speak about my career journey. I will start off by saying if you are interested in a career in Medicine and more...

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Choosing the Best Summer Protective Style For Your Curl Pattern

Crystal Aguh

Apr 22, 20223 min read

Choosing the Best Summer Protective Style For Your Curl Pattern

Summertime is just around the corner and it's a popular time to incorporate protective styles. But all styles are not created equally and...

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90 Days to Beautiful Curly Hair Is Here!

Crystal Aguh

Apr 15, 20221 min read

90 Days to Beautiful Curly Hair Is Here!

Ever since I released my first book, 90 Days to Beautiful Hair, I have thought about releasing a book just for women with curly hair....

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Crystal Aguh

Apr 2, 20221 min read

A few of Dr. Aguh's 2022 Product Picks

As a reminder, I have NO financial relationships with hair products or hair companies. However, one of biggest ways I have been able to...

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Free Sample Chapter: LCO vs LOC-What's Your Moisture Method?

Crystal Aguh

Mar 25, 20222 min read

Free Sample Chapter: LCO vs LOC-What's Your Moisture Method?

While LCO vs LOC is not quite the “great debate” that natural vs relaxed hair is, many women tend to feel partial to one technique over...

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Crystal Aguh

Dec 20, 20212 min read

Tips to Avoid the Winter Hair Setback

Many of us have experienced it: cherished length retention during the summer months only to experience dullness and breakage during the...

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Crystal Aguh

Feb 26, 20212 min read

Hair Vitamins: Do They Work?

Hair vitamins are incredibly popular and for good reason. As scientists, we know there is an optimal nutritional status that supports...

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Crystal Aguh

Feb 6, 20211 min read

New Year. New Cover. Same Great Book.

If you've noticed a change in the appearance of the book, you're right! My book '90 Days to Beautiful Hair' got a little makeover but its...

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Hate Your Dark Underarms? Here is What You Need to Know

Crystal Aguh

Jul 24, 20203 min read

Hate Your Dark Underarms? Here is What You Need to Know

It's bathing suit season and few things are as infuriating as discoloration in areas that are easy to see. While many women don't think...

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Crystal Aguh

Mar 18, 20202 min read

Is Hair Grease Really Evil?

If you are an 70's or 80's baby then you know all about hair grease. Whether it was Blue Magic, Super Gro or Ultra Sheen, hair grease was...

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Crystal Aguh

Dec 1, 20191 min read

My 90 Day Hair Challenge Results!

My first 90 Day To Beautiful Hair Challenge is complete! The picture on the left was taken on August 15th and the picture on the right...

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