Brighten up your hair

Brighten up your hair

 

To brighten up your hair slightly, take equal parts of 20 volume peroxide and any brand of shampoo. Separate your hair into strands a couple inches wide. Apply the mixture to your hair, beginning with the middle lengths of your hair, using the brush. Start applying mixture about 1/2 inch from your scalp and work quickly through to the ends. Use your fingers to apply mixture to the hair near your scalp last, as mixture works more quickly there

Fingers good for morning hair

Fingers good for morning hair

 If you wake up in the morning and your hair looks like a tangled bird’s nest, resist the temptation to drag a hairbrush through the curls and knots.
Your fingers are gentler and instead of damaging your hair, you will smooth the hair and massage your head at the same time

beach waves with hair straightener

beach waves with hair straightener

 Required

 

Hair Straightener

Foil paper

Divider comb

Instructions
Divide your hair into sections, twirl your hair and secure the ends with a foil paper, repeat this step to

low rolled updo

low rolled updo

Start by putting your hair in a low ponytail, at the base of your neck. Then pull out the hairband until it is about half way down the ponytail.
Now take the end of your ponytail and start wrapping it around itself, making a roll. You want to roll this

Natural curls

Natural curls

 Twist strands of your hair (the thicker the strand, the looser the curl) until you can even see the twisting at the root. Wrap the strand around on your scalp into a little circle, then pin it down with two bobby pins, criss-crossing each other. Repeat for all you hair

Stop hair from curling with humidity

Stop hair from curling with humidity

 The amount of water in the air affects the hair bonds. When your hair dries, these hydrogen bonds get set up. If the air is dry, your hair will have a certain amount of curliness to it. If the humidity goes higher, your hair is absorbing a small amount of water, even though it doesn’t feel wet

Hippie knots

Hippie knots

This is one of the most easy and pretty bridal hairdos.
Pull a section of hair out on each side of your head, twist each section back, and secure the sections with a half-knot, followed by a double knot. Add fresh wildflowers to complete the free-spirited look

Limp or Fine Hair

To add body to hair, reach for an unlikely beauty beverage: beer! The fermented drink contains generous supplies of yeast, which works to plump tired tresses, explains Cox.

To Use 
Mix 1/2 cup flat beer (pour beer into a container and let it sit out for a couple of hours to deplete carbonation) with 1 tsp light oil (sunflower or canola) and

split end remedy

split end remedy

2 tsp olive oil/sunflower oil          
1-1/2 tsp honey
Yolk of an egg
Apply this mixture, to the whole hair. Ensure that it is perfectly coated; allow standing for half an hour. Wrap with a plastic cover around the hair.

Rinse with warm water and shampooing as usual and apply normal conditioner.

Tips for fast growing hair

Tips for fast growing hair

 

 Trim your ends to keep the spit ends at bay. Healthier hair is able to grow longer than hair riddled with split ends.
Eat a balanced diet. Food gives your body the energy to grow your hair as well as its other bodily functions.
Eating a healthy diet full of vitamins and minerals will ensure that your hair that is not stunted. A biotin supplement can be particularly helpful to strengthen your hair if you are deficient

Shirodhara hair treatment

Shirodhara hair treatment

 Shirodhara is a hair spa treatment which is achieved through a relaxing technique in which warmed oil is poured over a client’s forehead, followed by head and shoulder massage and a warming body wrap to seal in moisture.
As oil is poured on the forehead, the nervous system is deeply stilled. The brain waves slow down and become coherent. Once the brain is quieted, more life energy and oxygen and other nutrients flow more freely to the brain. The result:

Hot oil treatments

Hot oil treatments

 Regular hot oil treatments are especially effective if you have dry hair. Dry hair is a primary cause of hair breakages and split ends. Due to dry weather or under-active sebaceous glands, your hair can turn overly dry. A weekly hot oil treatment can help invigorate your hair and prevent split ends. Once again, applying the oil from the tips first is generally more effective.

Egg & milk hair mask

Egg & milk hair mask

 This concoction will give your hair a nice protein and calcium shot resulting in a gorgeous shine. For this mask you’ll need two eggs and a quarter glass of milk. Blend it together so that it’s nice and frothy and work all the mixture into the roots and ends of your hair.
Allow it to soak whilst covered with a shower cap for 10 minutes. Then wash it out with your usual shampoo and conditioner treatment

Remedies for static hair

Remedies for static hair

 Mix together 1/2 cup liquid castile soap, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil and 2 tablespoon jojoba oil. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to 1 tablespoon of basic shampoo when you’re ready to lather up.
Mix 1/2 tsp.
lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. lime juice and 1/2 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well, and spray it on your hair to tame flyaway, frizzy hair. Store the bottle in the fridge so you always have it on hand for emergency use

Age spots

Age spots

 Cut a slice of lemon and hold it directly on the spot for ten minutes, then rinse with warm water. Repeat this daily until the spots lighten or disappear completely.
Rub fresh aloe vera juice on the spots twice daily for two months.
Rub castor oil on the spots every morning and evening.
Mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with one teaspoon of orange juice. Apply on a cotton pad and bandage it to the area

Skin care after an outing

Skin care after an outing

When you are out your skin is exposed to a variety of substances and environments which can aggravate it.
The best natural skin care is to wash your face every time with clean soap so that the dirt does not stay in the face. After each outing and when return from the hot sun wash your face after it cools down

Hiding stretch marks

Hiding stretch marks

 Stretch marks cause embarrassment and discomfort.  it can appear on almost all parts of your body. Most commonly on the upper arms and legs, breasts, belly, back and sides. They can be caused by weight gain, weight loss, pregnancy, growth spurts, increase or decrease in muscle, and sometime just naturally and without any size change.
Artificial tanning product coupled with exercise to keep the abdominal muscles as toned and tight as possible minimizing stretch mark’s visibility.
Massaging the areas of your skin with a rich lotion containing Shea and or

Chocolate on dark skins

Chocolate on dark skins

 Show off your best traits with neutral makeup for dark skin tones. Find the perfect earthy tones and good-for-your-skin ingredients with chocolate coloured make-up.
Chocolate coloured make up on dark skins looks good enough to eat! Use soft chocolate shades and smudge them on your eyes, instead of defining lines.
Use a sheer foundation that will reflect your skin making it look fresh and youthful, while complimenting the chocolate colours.

Over cleansing skin

Over cleansing skin

 Skin cleaning promotes good hygiene as well as more youthful looking skin. But when you over-cleanse your skin, you strip your skin of the oils that keep skin healthy and balanced.
While you should wash your face every night to get rid of that dirt and those free radicals that can clog pores, you should be careful of over-cleansing skin so that it feels taut and

Home remedies for large pores

Home remedies for large pores

 

Mix table salt and buttermilk into a paste, apply on enlarged pores and massage well. Rinse with warm water.
Use cleanser with moisturizer content in it. Then rinse it with cool water. Rinsing with cool water or iced water shrinks the pores.
Crush a cucumber and add a few drops of lemon juice and a teaspoon of rose water. Keep the paste between 2 layers of cloth and apply it on your face. Clean the face after 15-20 minutes

Strawberry for skin

Strawberry for skin

Strawberries can be used for conditioning and toning the skin. They are rich in salicylic acid, an ingredient that is the best treatment for acne-prone skin. Strawberries help to tone the skin, lighten any pigmentation problems and keeps the skin smooth and supple.

Coconut milk for complexion

Warm half cup of canned coconut milk in the microwave for thirty seconds. Stir in two tablespoons honey. Massage into skin and leave on for ten minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Coconut milk contains lactic acid - an emollient and honey which is a cleanser, leaving your complexion looking bright and renewed

Never scrub too hard

Excessive scrubbing can actually wear away your skin the same as if you took a sheet of sandpaper to it. Skin thickness and sensitivity vary across your body. While it’s perfectly acceptable to take a pumice stone to the soles of your feet (even this can be overdone), you’d never want to apply the same skin care regimen to your face, where the skin is far thinner and more susceptible to damage

Homemade after-sun

Homemade after-sun

When you’ve been out in the sun, you must carry on hydrating your skin after.
You can make a homemade after-sun with some natural yogurt, a few drops of lemon juice and a small spoonful of olive oil.
Apply it to your body whilst massaging. This will do your skin some good and help your tan last longer.
Make an after sun oil by diluting 10 drops lavender, 5 drops chamomile, 1 drop bergamot and 2 drops geranium essential oil in 70ml almond oil and 30ml sesame oil. Massage a small handful into the body after your evening bath/shower to moisturise your skin and keep it soft and supple

Home care for a fair and flawless complexion

 * Cleansing: Use face wash for the face and soap for the rest of your body.
* Use face scrubs to remove dead skin
* To control open pores: Mix tomato juice and honey and apply on skin daily. Keep on for 10 minutes and then rinse off.
* Moisturizing dry skin: After cleansing and toning, use a moisturizer. You can choose between a readymade and a homemade moisturizer. Mix 1 spoon of glycerin and a few drops of Vitamin E oil and apply on the face. Rinse off after 20 minutes. This gives a soft and smooth texture

Pre bath oils for dry skin

Pre bath oils for dry skin

 Applying oil before you get in the bath is a great way to combat dry skin during the winter months and will help to relieve holiday stress (Example: Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Essential Oil). Use 15-30 drops of essential oil in 1 ounce of carrier oil such as Jojoba; massage the oil into your skin all over your body before getting into the tub and let your stress melt away

Tips to picking your tinted moisturizers

Tips to picking your tinted moisturizers

Tinted moisturizers are an excellent choice for a touch of color along with moisture and excellent sun protection. These are a great way to add a touch of color to pale or sallow skin, and the sheerness prevents a slightly dark or tan-toned shade from looking wrong. For those with normal to slightly dry skin, a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen can serve as their sole morning skin-care product once the cleansing step is done

From shine to matte look

From shine to matte look

 Once concealer and foundation have been applied, fold a tissue into squares and lightly press onto the skin. This absorbs oils from the foundation and leaves just pigment on the skin so you won’t have the ‘shiny’ look.
Oily skin has a tendency to shine no matter what makeup you choose so achieving a matte finish with oily skin is tough. When skin is ultra oily, it can make the wearer feel as if the makeup is sliding off or moving around her face.

Oiliness appears most often around the area called the T-zone. This area is in a T shape up the bridge of the nose and across the forehead. To get a matte makeup look, even on oily skin you need to prepare your skin properly before applying foundation

Sunscreen in winter

Sunscreen in winter

 While summer is considered the high season for UV rays, the rays are still quite strong in winter, and certain winter-related factors can even increase their strength. Regardless of the temperature or time of year, the sun emits ultraviolet (UV) rays, a type of invisible radiation that can harm our skin and lead to premature aging or skin cancer.
During winter most of us bundle up to keep warm, your face, ears and

Face powder and oily skin

Face powder and oily skin

One of the main features of most face powder is its oil-absorbent properties. Both talc – and mineral-based facial powders settle on the surface of the skin and absorb surface oils. For women with oily skin, this can be a major step toward limiting the shine caused by their own skin, as well as some foundations. Powder can also be used for quick touch-ups during the day, allowing even oily skin to retain a smoother, matte appearance

Sugar bad for skin

 Sugar is bad for our teeth and weight, that we know, but few of us realise how damaging this commodity can be for our skin.
Glycatin occurs when too many sugar molecules in the blood makes the skin more vulnerable to wrinkles and bags.Too much sugar in your diet can create a loss of radiance, an increase in pore size and dark circles

Re-growth color application

Re-growth color application

 
The hair color (in the picture to the left marked red) should be applied on the newly grown hair only. Process it for about 25-30 minutes, add a little shampoo, water or conditioner to the color left in the bowl or bottle and work this mixture gently and evenly with fingertips all over the hair.
Process for about 5-10 minutes. This will freshen up faded hair color on the hair shaft and the ends. If you had [previously colored hair do not apply color all over the hair shaft right away and then process it for 30 minutes.

Bath salts recipe

 1 cup Epsom salts10-20 drops fragrance oil
1 cup sea salt
10 drops food coloring
Place the salts in a large bowl and mix well. Scoop out about 1/2 cup into a small bowl. Add the fragrance oil and food coloring to the salts in the small bowl and mix well. Add the blended mixture to the large bowl a little at a time until you are pleased with the color strength. Pour your salts in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake every day for one week before packaging.
To Use: Draw a warm bath and add 1/4 cup of the fragrant salts to the running water. Hop in and

For soft heel

Do not walk around barefoot it can also make the bottom of your feet hard and rough.
Soaking your feet will definitely make your feet feel and look softer but this is also extremely relaxing.
After bathing, use a pumice stone or heel scrub to slough off the dry, dead skin from the bottom of your feet paying close attention to the heel, ball and toes.
Once a week, after you have applied the foot creme, take a thick layer of Vaseline and apply to bottom of your feet. Put on a pair of cotton socks and leave on all night

Never sleep with makeup

 Makeup is supposed to help you look and feel more beautiful, but leaving it on overnight often has the opposite effect. Our skin is covered in pores, and those pores not only allow us to sweat, but they also allow us to secrete sebum, a waxy lubricant that helps moisturize and protect our skin. The problem with makeup is that it clogs pores and prevents sebum from doing its job — instead, sebum builds up, which can cause acne.

Homemade nail hardener

To a bottle of clear nail polish add 8 drops of lemon, 5 drops of iodine, and a crushed garlic. Mix well and let macerate for a day. Apply a layer daily for 15 days in a row. Then, remove nail enamel and you will have long, strong fingernails. Pour 3 tbsp. of olive oil into a small bowl. Stir in 1 tbsp. of lemon juice. The use of olive oil is an age-old remedy for strengthening nails. The addition of lemon juice will help brighten weak nails and make them look whiter. Place the nail strengthener in

Skin Care Treatment: Dry Skin

One of the unfortunate things that happens as we age, is that the skin becomes very vulnerable to different conditions. The most common of these ailments is dry skin. Even before old age, most people have experienced dry skin at some point in their life. Even though most elderly people have dry skin, this is not really due to chronological aging. The dry skin is due to the effects of the sun over the years.

 

The dermatology treatment for dry skin is a lotion treatment that will soften the skin. The moisturizer needs to have water and lipids as the main ingredients. Different moisturizers help the skin in different ways.

Protecting Your Skin

The most important thing to do in order to protect your skin is to reduce your time in the sun. Some basic anti-aging skin treatments are very simple to apply: treat your skin gently, keep yourself hydrated, and make sure to have your skin checked annually for any changes that may occur. Cigarette smoking is also known to cause wrinkles, so that is yet another reason to give up smoking.

Sun damage can be prevented even for people who spend a lot of time outdoors. Always use a sun screen, wear protective clothing and try not to be outside when the sun is the strongest. Also, always check with your doctor to see if the medications that you are currently taking can cause additional damage to your skin

Baking Soda

Baking Soda
Baking soda looks to be another heal. If you have some body areas, which are dry then take baking powder, water and rub it in your hand to prepare a paste, after that rub it on your affected body area. Baking soda is recommended because it moisturizes your dry skin

utilizing olive oil on your skin

Olive Oil

The very famous and effective therapy is Olive oil. Actually utilizing olive oil on your skin has been over since the Egyptians. When few of our items perform as an exfoliate and has to be followed up by lotion, olive oil could actually grasp the position of your daily moisturizer through probing deep in your skin. Implement additional virgin olive oil after having a shower to lock up the moisture. In case you do not like the smell of it then attempt to mix it with any other essential oil or lemon to decrease the smell. Olive oil is very much famous among people for everything from brushing to bathing

apple cider vinegar be included to a bath to endorse healthy skin

Much particularly apple cider vinegar could also be included to a bath to endorse healthy skin. Important oils such as Rosemary or Lavender included can support to cut back the smell of Vinegar. Moisturize after to deadbolt in the goodness

Coffee Grounds

It is the one, which made me think much. Coffee grounds can be utilized as an exfoliate. Just have some in the shower with you and apply it on effected parts. 1 good recommendation was to package coffee grounds in muslin bag for simpler use. By this technique, you will surely find good result in your skin

Re-growth color application

Re-growth color application

 The hair color (in the picture to the left marked red) should be applied on the newly grown hair only. Process it for about 25-30 minutes, add a little shampoo, water or conditioner to the color left in the bowl or bottle and work this mixture gently and evenly with fingertips all over the hair.
Process for about 5-10 minutes. This will freshen up faded hair color on the hair shaft and the ends. If you had [previously colored hair do not apply color all over the hair shaft right away and then process it for 30 minutes

Hair growth with avocado oil

For many people, hair plays an important role in self-esteem. Certain health conditions can cause thinning and loss of hair, sometimes resulting in baldness. While genetics play a major part in hair growth and hair loss, proper care can improve your chances of growing long, luxurious hair. Topical treatments with moisturizing oils, such as avocado oil may improve the appearance, strength and condition of your hair, helping the strands grow longer, while ingestion of healthful oils can help provide nutrients that support hair growth.
Considerations

Hair loss can appear gradually or suddenly. People experience different rates of hair growth, which often stems from genetic factors. While hair treatments won't create new hair follicles, they can help enhance the health of your existing hair strands and follicles.

Causes

Poor nutrition, illness and incorrect

Jojoba Oil for Hair Growth

Jojoba oil is a liquid wax, derived from the seeds of jojoba plant. This oil has been known to mankind for ages, for its moisturizing and emollient properties. Today, it is mainly used for skin care and for stimulating hair growth.

 

Jojoba oil is an extract from the seeds of the jojoba plant, also known as Simmondsia chinensis, which is native to some regions of Arizona, Mexico, and California. Though often referred to as jojoba oil, it is actually a liquid wax, which is golden in color in its pure organic form. However, refined jojoba oil is almost a clear,

Important Tips for all hair types

Blame it on changing seasons or a hectic lifestyle; neglected hair tends to show signs of greasiness, split ends, dryness, dandruff, roughness and dullness over time. As if these disasters aren’t enough, an inexperienced or absent-minded stylist could even give you a bad hair month with excessive ironing or a wrong snip. However, all your tresses need to bounce back from these attacks is nourishing care and simple remedies. We give you a handy guide to fixing the most common hair disasters you’ll face this winter.

Limp Hair
Use a volumising shampoo if your hair tends to go limp. A daily use shampoo enriched with chickpea, amla, black myrobalan, eclipta and

Hair nutrients from your home ,, Recipes for every type of hair

Pamper yourself at the spa once in a while, but for your regular hair care regimen, here're some home made hair packs for different hair types:

Dry and frizzy

Dry hair can be treated well using a banana hair pack. Mash a banana and mix with it one tablespoon (tbsp) honey and one tbsp lime juice. Mix everything together till you get a creamy texture.
Apply the paste on to your hair, especially focusing on the roots. Rinse off after an hour and shampoo. Your tresses will be more manageable.

Also for dry hair, apply the paste of

Homemade Masks for Healthy Hair

Between your visits to the salon, your hair cries for nourishment. The right treatment can rescue even the most dehydrated hair strands. Here’s a DIY guide to hair masks to help you revitalise your hair at home.

Your hair is an important expression of who you are. A woman having well-groomed and lustrous hair is always known to attract men. Moreover, the texture of your hair signifies youth, health, strength and vitality. Many people, especially women, don’t feel right unless their hair looks perfect. There are days when you find yourself saying, “It’s just another bad hair day”. 

Hair structure 
“The structure of hair shaft comprises the medulla, the cortex and the cuticle,” says Dr Sonal Shah, trichologist. The medulla is the

Fight dandruff through natural materials

If you're plagued with dandruff, don't toss out all those dark coloured clothes just yet. Forget resorting to expensive over-the-counter treatments for dandruff. Here's how to deal with the dreaded D with some simple natural remedies.
Dandruff is a very common skin condition that nearly all people experience at one point of time in their lives, regardless of age or ethnicity. It affects not

common misconceptions : About hair loss(Ten concepts)

There are several common misconceptions surrounding hair loss and hair growth. But do you know the truth? Read on to find out.

 Sunlight makes hair grow
Contrary to popular belief, your hair doesn’t need sunlight to grow. The hair follicle is below the surface of the skin and therefore isn’t dependant on sunlight.
 

 A wig or hat can stop hair growth
Neither a wig nor a hat will interfere with the growth of hair, as hair grows from the follicle. However, any covering on the head may rub against the scalp causing hair breakage.
 

Daily wash can affect hair growth
There is no evidence that daily shampooing is

Quick fixes for your beauty Madam

Dark elbows and knees

Sagging neck line

Ageing Hands
Tanned feet
Dark circles
Frizzy hair
Nail stains

Dark elbows and knees
Dark elbows and knees can affect your self-confidence and force you into hiding them with long-sleeved shirts or full-length pants. These are areas that are often ignored. Due to dead skin build up, these areas turn dark. Says beauty expert,