Tuesday, September 21, 2010

How To Straighten Your Hair

wash n conditionar

Wash and condition hair. Blot dry. Hair should be almost dry when you begin.

* Gather up hair into several sections and secure or clip hair on top of your head. You will be drying the bottom layers first.
Gather up hair into several sections

Follow the brush (with your dryer


* Follow the brush (with your dryer) down the sections of hair as you straighten each section and be sure to keep the dryer moving.

* Take down a new section of hair and procede as directed above.
* Work your way up the layers until all sections are dried and straightened.
* To curl the ends for a polished look, take your brush and pull the ends under. Finish your styling with a blast of cool air if your hairdryer has this capability.
straight look

wash n conditionar

Follow the brush (with your dryer


Gather up hair into several sections

Hair Care Secrets

The way your hair looks can make or ruin your appearance completely. Beautiful hair completes any appearance. Your hairstyle has to be perfect for you to look your best.There are a few ofhair care secrets that are very handy and will help you make your hair look wonderful. Read these hair care tips to make your hair look and stay they way you want them to.
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* Do not shampoo your hair everyday. Hair that has not been washed for a day or two is easier to style.
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Infact washing your hair once every two or three days will actually make your hair healthy. Washing your hair everyday robs hair of essential oils and dries your scalp and hair.
* If you have oily hair squirt water at the roots. Water adds lift to the hair roots.
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You can sprinkle some baby powder to the roots of the hair as well. For dry coarse hair condition the ends of your hair well every time you wash them.
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* If you want to tie your hair up in a bun, keep the bun loose. Finger comb your hair into a low disheveled bun.
* For sexy wavy hair use a sea salt spray.
Mix sea salts in water and fill a spray bottle. Squirt sea salt on damp hair, scrunch your hair and let it air dry. As most of us have hair that has a natural wave and the sea salts will bring it out.

* While blow-drying your hair finger comb your hair and separate the tangles with your fingers.
Dry your hair in this manner till your hair is almost dry and then use a brush.
* Bangs are the in thing. Layering hair with bangs is the perfect hairstyle.
Keep the bangs thick and heavy or choose side-swept bangs. Side-swept bangs paired with long layers look beautiful.
* Coloring your hair is another hair treatment option. It is a nice change from the way you normally look.
But choose a hair color that will suit your skin color. Ask a professional to help you choose the right color for your skin tone.
* For shiny hair add a few drops of shine serum to water and squirt it on to your hair.

A perfect Facial Tips

A facial is a cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin to promote clear, well-hydrated skin. A facial is the second most popular spa service after  massage.  It is sometimes called a “deep-cleansing facial” or or “deep-pore cleansing” facial because of extractions.
facial


Facial supplies.
Facial cleanser
facial mask for your skin type
cotton pads
moisturizer
facial steamer OR pot of hot water
Step 1…
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Before you begin, (if you don’t have a facial steamer), put a
pot of water on the stove to heat up.

Remove all eye makeup.
Then cleanse your face with a gentle face wash, using your
fingers to lightly massage it into your skin. Rinse with lukewarm
water…
Step 2…
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When the water on the stove is just short of boiling, pour it into
a basin or your sink. Lean over the water, which should be actively
steaming, and position your face about six inches above it.

Allow the steam to envelop your face. This loosens clogs in pores. For more
intense steaming, drape a towel over your head so it forms a tent
over the basin. Steam for five minutes…
Step 3…
Dab any moisture from your face with a towel. Then, use your fingers
to apply a mask for your skin type to your face.
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Avoid the eye area.Lie down, close your eyes, breathe deeply, and give the mask 20 minutes
to work…
Step 4…
When the time is up, use wet cotton pads to remove the mask. Be
gentle and careful to not pull your skin. Pat skin dry…
Step 5: Pour a nickel-size amount of moisturizer into one hand and
rub palms together to warm it. Then, use your fingers to massage
the lotion into your skin. It may help (and be more pleasurable!)
to close your eyes and concentrate on the contours of your face while
you massage…

Step 6…

Allow your now-glowing skin to breathe, free of makeup, for the rest
of the day…

How To Treat Hair ?

Is shampooing daily harmful for the hair?
Everyday washing shouldn’t be a concern as long as you are using a mild shampoo, which can suit your normal hair. Something that nourishes while it cleanses. If your hair doesn’t feel unclean, just sweaty it is okay to simply rinse out the sweat too if you choose to.
shampooing daily harmful for the hair


Also, after wash, keep your damp hair in a turbaned towel for about 15 minutes. Finger comb it in a gentle massage like movements and only brush gently.
The right way of washing Hair
Oiling my hair every time does not help it in any way. On the contrary, you end up using more shampoo every time, damaging the hairs natural oil balance, making it dry. Once a fortnight oiling is just fine.


To wash your hair, always wet it first before applying shampoo. Then, lather it by massaging with your fingertips. Rinse thoroughly until squeaky clean. Pat dry and finger comb out the tangles or use a wide tooth comb.
How to treat split ends?
Split ends, which are mainly caused when your hairs cell fail to hold together are result of exposure to harsh elements, chemicals or even excessive brushing.The right kind ofshampoo will minimize hair damage.


Meanwhile it is also important to replenish ceramides, which are hairs natural cement, and is responsible for holding the hair cells together. A ceramides enrichedshampoo will help repair hair fibre and reduce split ends.
To maintain Oily Hair
Oily hair always goes with any oily skin. The scalp has a tendency to secrete excess oil, which makes it lank and greasy. It is therefore important to keep the scalp will only activate the oil glands causing further oiliness. So will combing more than required more so ever, do not succumb to the temptations of a harshshampoo, which temporarily restores your hair but in the long run harms it.


Using a special shampoo for oily hair is the best, which is gentle enough to be used often. Also essential is to rinse at the shampoo thoroughly finishing with cold water.
For thin and limp Hair
Thin, limp, hair does not have a tendency to fall flat and dead. What you need is a volume booster. For starters choose your shampoo carefully. Ordinary shampoos don’t do much for your kind of hair. Look up a shampoo especially for limp hair
For thin and limp Hair


Secondly, donut comb your hair when wet, Let it dry naturally and finger comb it. A hair dryer can boost your hair for a while but on a regular basis can prove harmful for your hair. Then, brush your brush straight from your scalp and shake it free.
For Dry Brittle Hair
First check your shampoo! If you are using a harsh, unsuitable shampoo, it will not only dry your hair, it will cause breakage and dry scalp may turn flaky and cause a lot of other problems.


Use an especially mild shampoo made for dry hair. One fortified with essential oils to replace the last nourishment is ideal. A good conditioner also helps soften dry hair. After wash keep your damp hair in a turbaned towel for about 15 minutes. Finger comb it in a gentle massage like movements-this- will activate the oil glands in your scalp. Then brush it gently. Oil massages followed by a steamy, hot towel on your head every 15 days will also help get rid of dryness
Hair Highlighting
With highlighting your hair can look brighter and glossier. However, salt and pepper combination (contrasting mix of dark and light shades) should be avoided as they are unnatural and old-fashioned, and can be misread as dark hair turning Grey.
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Although perfect highlighting requires to be handled by professionals, some wonderful effects can also be created with home-made treatments. Like finger painting and streaking can be used quite easily.

Skin Care Secrets for Dry Skin

Avoid contact with detergents as far as possible.


* Do not use soaps to clean your skin.


* Use a cleansing cream or milk to clean your face.


* To not rub your skin rigorously. Be gentle on your skin especially on areas like your lips and eyes.


* Splash water on your face, whenever you get the opportunity.


* Use oil based lotions to nourish your skin.


* Instead of ordinary make-up removers, pour a little oil in a cotton pad and use that.


* Do not use any toner since this will stretch the skin further.


* A moisturizer is a must. Use a lanolin based moisturizer to help retain your skin’s natural moisture content.


* Use a night cream before going to sleep.


* Stay away from direct exposure to sun and wind as far as practicable. Use a sunscreen before venturing out in the sun. Protect your eyes with sunglasses.