To Botox or Not to Botox
by Amalah
Hi Amy, I’ll cut right to the chase here: What are your thoughts on Botox? I will be 40 this year, and I have noticed, one by one, my friends are starting to succumb to the lure of Botox, and dammit, it looks good. This would be so much easier for me if it didn’t [...]
Avocados For All: Homemade Masks for Face & Skin
by Amalah
Wisest Amalah, Here’s an easy one for you, could you share your ‘homemade’ hair products recipes? You’ve mentioned avocado for example, and well, I have 5 month old son who will soon be eating solids-including avocados. He certainly won’t be finishing a whole one anytime soon, so why not put the rest on my hair. [...]
Trying to Conceive: Irregular Periods After Birth Control
by Amalah
Oh Dear! Amy… I have a dilemma and I honestly have no one to turn to… I went on the pill when i was 17, switched to a different pill, and then a different… blaming weight gain and other things on the pill. Then I changed to the ring which I neither loved, nor hated… [...]
Help for the Dry, Flaky Scalp of Mystery
by Amalah
Dearest wisest oh wonderfullest Amalah, I’ve stood by and clapped wildly as you’ve advised many a stumped and confused soul on their quest to the best possible makeup application/skin care solutions. Heck, I’ve even submitted my own fashion question in the past (thanks again for answering!). Now, I come before you once again, asking for [...]
Not About My Hair: Depression & Hospitalization & Work
by Amalah
Dear Wise and Wonderful Amalah, I’ve written to you before about hair and skin and the like, but this time I have a question that may actually mean something. I’ve been following your blog for a while, and I remember when you had problems with depression. I always respect, and almost always agree with your [...]
Trying to Conceive: Infertility Before Age 30
by Amalah
Dearest Amalah, I’ve been reading Amalah and the Smackdown for quite a while now and I’m hoping that maybe you can help me. I’m pretty sure you can relate to what I’m about to say. For many, many years I swore that I just wasn’t the kind of person who would want to have kids. [...]
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