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More women are defying traditional beauty standards and finding empowerment by going without hair on their heads. For centuries, many cultures have viewed long hair as a symbol of femininity, health and fertility. But women are increasingly embracing a close-cropped or bare head as something to celebrate, whether they are bald by choice or due to medical conditions. Some have sought ways to support each other with social media posts, conferences, "baldie" groups and scalp care tips. The founder of a New York public relations firm who shaved her head 14 years ago opens a video podcast on YouTube with the phrase, "Being bald is sexy. It's an attitude. It's a luxury. It's a lifestyle."
Social media has a huge influence on skincare routines, often promoting complex do-it-yourself regimens aimed at keeping a youthful appearance. But dermatologists say many of these viral products are unnecessary, even if they feel nice, and some can cause more problems than they fix. Real experts recommend a simple routine including a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Protecting your face from the sun's UV radiation is crucial. Retinol creams and chemical exfoliants can help smooth out wrinkles, but should be used carefully. And those really expensive products? Many share the same ingredients as the much cheaper ones.
A male victim had a necklace ripped off of his neck in a robbery in South San Francisco on Sunday evening, according to police.
Sheriff’s deputies are on the lookout for a man who groped two women in two separate recent incidents while they were jogging at San Bruno Mou…
Police in Palo Alto are searching for a man who exposed himself near the entrance to the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve on Friday afternoon.
Police are looking for two men suspected of committing a strong arm robbery in South San Francisco Monday evening.
Belmont police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two subjects who were captured on a home security camera Wednesday, possibly ca…
An 83-year-old woman was reported missing after stepping off a charter bus in front of the Hayward Park Caltrain Station in San Mateo at about…
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a business in San Carlos on Tuesday.
