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The Sun
an hour ago
- Health
- The Sun
Skin doctor warns against viral trend that'll give you stinky hair & scalp flare-ups – try the ‘sandwich method' instead
A NEW beauty craze sweeping TikTok is being slammed by experts – and it could be leaving you with greasy, smelly hair and an itchy scalp. The 'hair training' trend, which has racked up over 245 million views on the platform, encourages people to gradually extend the time between washes. 2 Creators like Tink, @cherries_87 with 1.3M followers, have even shared hair training tips, with one video noting she hadn't washed her hair in 33 days, which garnered 5.7Mviews and over 663K likes. The idea is that by skipping washes, your scalp will 'rebalance' its oil production, meaning your hair will stay cleaner for longer. But according to global skin doctor and cosmetic formulator Dr Vanita Rattan, this is nothing more than a viral myth. 'Unfortunately, hair training doesn't work,' she told The Sun. 'The scalp can't be 'trained' to produce less oil. "When people think it's working, it's really just because they've adapted to the build up. "It's like a dirty carpet, after a while, you stop noticing the stains.' Not only does going weeks without washing make your locks look lifeless, it can actually cause scalp problems too. 'Skipping washes can lead to irritation, dandruff and flare-ups of conditions like eczema and psoriasis,' Dr Rattan warned. 'Bacteria breaking down sweat and oil will also cause an unpleasant odour.' Ireland AM star Muireann O'Connell shows off fabulous new hair do Influencers have been sharing hair-training tips using dry shampoo and texturising sprays to mask the grease, but Dr Rattan says these products can do more harm than good. 'Many dry shampoos and styling sprays are full of sulphates, fragrance and denatured alcohol, which can inflame the scalp and trigger contact dermatitis,' she explained. 'This can weaken hair follicles and lead to shedding over time.' The doctor, who also runs her own haircare line, says the key to a healthy scalp is regular cleansing and using the right method in the shower. 'I recommend the 'sandwich method', which is to use conditioner, shampoo and then conditioner, to protect the hair's moisture barrier,' she said. 'It's the best way to prevent stripping your scalp and keep your hair shiny and soft.' She always recommend a 'NAFE SAFE' (no denatured alcohol, fragrance or essential oils) Complete Hair Range to avoid scalp inflammation. If hair loss is a concern, Dr Vania recommends an Anagen Boost Hair Tonic with soothing ingredients like Niacinamide and Red Clover Extract, which can help support scalp health and increase hair density. On the strands, use a Strengthening Hair Oil formulated with natural oils to prevent breakage and keep the hair glossy. How often should you actually wash your hair? Dr Rattan says it depends on your hair type, but a month without shampooing is far too long. 'Fine hair gets oily faster because there are more oil glands, so washing every other day is best,' she advised. 'Coarse hair can go three to four days between washes, while coiled or very curly hair – which is naturally drier – should be washed every two to three weeks.' Ultimately, the doctor says you can't 'train' your scalp to do anything. 'Your scalp is skin, just like the rest of your body,' she said. 'It needs to be cleaned regularly to stay healthy. Skipping washes only makes problems worse.' So if you're tempted to ditch the shampoo for weeks on end, don't. Try the sandwich method instead, your hair will thank you. How to make your hair look thicker Fake thicker hair with these bulk-up tips from Trichologist Simone Thomas. 1. Try dry shampoo 'It doesn't just make your hair look cleaner but thicker too,' says Simone. 'It leaves behind an invisible residue that makes your hair smoother, thicker and easier to style.' 2. Switch your parting 'Flipping it over to the opposite side of where it usually sits will give an instant volume boost,' she says. 3. Go for Balayage 'It adds dimension, resulting in fuller looking hair,' explains Simone. 'Leave the roots dark and the ends lighter and your hair will look thicker at the top.' Remember to nourish the hair with a weekly hair mask to fight off colour damage.
Finextra
02-07-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Tink to provide payment initiation service for Chip customers
Tink, A Visa Solution, and Chip, the award-winning wealth app, have today announced a partnership which will see Tink provide its Payment Initiation Services (PIS) to Chip customers. 0 Tink is working with Chip to provide seamless and secure open banking-powered money transfers for users topping up their account. Alex Latham, Chip Co-Founder, said: 'It's brilliant to partner with Tink, whose open banking solutions provide a fast and secure option for our users adding money to their savings on the Chip app. 'We're looking forward to working with the Tink team to promote these payment options, with a few more exciting updates coming soon.' Tink's Head of Payments, Ian Morrin, added: 'Chip have been on a tremendous growth journey in recent years, and we're delighted to become part of their success story by bringing more payment options to their user base.'
Finextra
28-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Tink and Adyen bring Pay-by-Bank to Vodafone customers in Germany
Tink, A Visa Solution, and Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, have announced a partnership with Vodafone, a leading telecoms company, to offer their customers in Germany the option to pay their prepaid tariff and outstanding postpaid balances using Pay by Bank. 0 Pay by Bank is the commonly used term for the open banking-powered payment method that allows consumers to quickly transfer money directly from one bank account to another. Michael Reinartz, Director Innovation at Vodafone, said: 'We're pleased to work with two leading fintechs in Tink and Adyen to offer this new payment method for some of our customers in Germany. The simplicity and security of Pay by Bank provides a great option.' The Pay by Bank payment method is facilitated by the long-standing partnership between Tink, a market-leader open banking platform, and Adyen, who provide end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution. Thomas Gmelch, Head of Commercial Central Europe at Tink, said: 'Ever since our first discussions with Vodafone at an event in Dusseldorf, we've been excited at the potential of this partnership and look forward to working with them alongside our long-time partner Adyen.' Hella Fuhrmann, Country Manager DACH at Adyen, added: 'We are delighted to introduce Pay by Bank for Vodafone customers thanks to our partnership with Tink - enabling payments directly from the bank account. We are seeing a growing need for this convenient payment method. With the integration, we support companies in making the checkout as user-oriented as possible and thus sustainably increasing conversion.'
Black America Web
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
R&B Singer Jaheim Charged (AGAIN) With Animal Cruelty
Source: Fulton County Sheriff's Office / FCSO R&B singer Jaheim is once again in trouble for his alleged treatment of dogs in his care. As reported by WSB-TV, the Grammy-nominated vocalist was arrested on May 1. According to records by Fulton County Sheriff's Office, the singer, whose full name is Jaheim Hoagland, was charged with six counts of animal cruelty. Court docs revealed he is accused of not providing enough water, sanitary conditions, and ventilation to his six dogs. Documents said that the 'Put That Woman First' singer owns the following dogs: Tweet, Pit Bull Terrier Tip, French Bulldog Taka, Hound mix Tink, Pit Bull Terrier Timber, Pit Bull Terrier Tanger, Pit Bull Terrier Jaheim was released the following day from Fulton County Jail on bond. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that Jaheim has been arrested for animal cruelty. In September 2021, he was arrested in New Jersey for third-degree animal cruelty and failure to provide necessary care to an animal after police found over a dozen dogs in deplorable conditions at his home in Hillsborough, NJ. One dog was ultimately euthanized due to its poor condition, leading to sweeping backlash and condemnation by the public. SEE ALSO R&B Singer Jaheim Charged (AGAIN) With Animal Cruelty was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Atlanta girl, ten, is killed while asleep in her bed after tree fell on family home
A ten-year-old girl was killed in her sleep when a tree fell on her family home in Georgia early on Saturday morning. A'erica Dixon, known as Tink to her family, was at her home on Mims Street SW in west Atlanta when a tree came crashing down at around 3am. According to a GoFundMe launched by her cousin, Tomeka Dixon, the little girl was laying in bed beside her grandmother, Priscilla Dixon, when tragedy struck. Tragic: A'erica Dixon, ten, was killed in her sleep when a tree fell on her family home The girl's mother, Santice Dixon, was also inside the house at the time, along with her two sisters and brother, who were trapped by the fallen tree. Santice and Priscilla were rushed to hospital for treatment, but A'erica sadly died from her injuries. Priscilla is now paralyzed in one leg after suffering a broken pelvis, according to the Dixon family's fundraising page. 'Tink, as we call her, passed away laying in bed with her grandmother, Priscilla Dixon,' the GoFundMe reads. 'Tink was a very happy child who was a cheerleader. She loved dancing and making TikTok videos & playing with her toys.' The tragedy was the second hit for the family, who lost Tink's father just two years before, according to the fundraiser. 'The family is still grieving from his loss,' it says. 'We are trying to raise money at this hard time to help bury my lil cousin,' the Dixon family fundraising page adds. 'Unfortunately, her mother can't afford to bury A'erica at this time. Her death was unexpected, now we have to ask for help.' The American Red Cross is also supporting the family with rebuilding, according to Fox News. Shocking footage shows the huge tree severed in half, with the top branches still laying across the roof of the family home. It came as fierce thunderstorms hit parts of the U.S. including Georgia over the weekend.
