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« Reply #15 on: March 26, 2012, 04:48:16 PM »
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How to oil your hair

Hair is the most important ornament of beauty. Lucky are the women who have naturally beautiful hair. But it is equally important for all of us to oil hair regularly. Oiling is essential to cope with the problems like hair fall and dandruff. Without oil, hair can become rough, dry and frizzy. Oiling hydrates and moisturises hair. So good is oiling, that it can correct the dryness and damage of strong hair dyes on your hair.

Oiling hair is the most important task for maintaining long and strong hair. (You must have heard this a zillion times from your grandmother) You can select the oil according to your preference. You can select from coconut oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, olive oil or any other oil that you like. But do avoid mineral oil. Oiling hair is important than using any other cosmetic products and treatments. You can turn your hair from dry to dramatic with the useful hair oiling tips below. Read on to get hair that radiates good health.

Tips for oiling your hair
You use different techniques for doing things in your daily life. Oiling hair should also be done using some smart techniques to optimise its effectiveness. If you want to avoid hair fall and grow thick and shiny hair you can try the following hair oiling secrets.

Heat oil to a warm temperature before applying it on your hair

Make partitions while oiling your hair. Rub oil in each partition. Make as many partitions of hair as you can. This will help oil to reach the scalp properly. Do not just pour oil on your hair

Avoid using too much of oil. Start applying little to each part of head and then massage. Massaging is important than the quantity of oil you use

Dip your finger tips in oil. Gently massage with finger on scalp by putting your hands inside hair

Massage with your fingers at least for 10 to 15 minutes after oiling your hair

Avoid washing your hair immediately after oiling. If you do not like to wear oily hair, you can oil it before going to bed. You can wash your hair the next day. For best results let the oil stay for one day on your hair. When you make the oil stay for longer time it soaks in the scalp better

Oil your hair at least once a week. If your hair is very dry you should oil it at least twice a week

Rub oil on the roots of your hair. it helps to improve blood circulation and make hair silky and strong

If you want to keep your hair break free, oil it regularly. Oiling hair will also help you relax after a long day. Massaging hair is a popular stress buster.

Optimal use of oil requires lesser shampoo to wash it off. This will help to save your time and avoid misuse of oil. Oil is a conditioner and hair moisturise. It may not stop heavy hairfall but it certainly controls hair breakage and split ends. Regular oiling makes hair lustrous and adds shine to it. All you need is a good shampoo and conditioner after oiling and you will be set to comb your beautiful hair.

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« Reply #16 on: March 28, 2012, 11:03:57 PM »
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How to condition your hair

Beautiful skin with dry hair can spoil the look of the prettiest face. Hair too needs love and care. Beautiful hair is one of the important symbols of beauty. Taking care of your hair is essential for having shiny and strong hair. Hair care is not a difficult task. Oiling, shampooing and conditioning are three vital essentials of hair care regime. All you need to do is follow this regime using the right hair products.

As your body needs food for getting energy similarly your hair needs conditioning. It is the vital food for your hair to look beautiful. Conditioning is the best way to cope with damaged hair. As increasing pollution makes your hair coarse and dry, conditioning protects hair from it. You may be conditioning your hair but are you doing it the right way. Read on, to find out.

Steps for conditioning hair
Here is a basic step by step procedure of conditioning hair which will make your hair beautiful. Just find out the type (dry, normal, oily) of your hair and pick the conditioner accordingly before you begin conditioning. You want silky not hair that limps.

1.   Find out your hair type and accordingly select a good conditioner and shampoo

2.   Talk to the beautician or hair expert to suggest products suitable for your hair. You can select products according to your hair problems like dandruff, hair fall etc.

3.   Shampoo your hair properly before conditioning

4.   Rinse off the shampoo completely from your hair

5.   Dry your hair using a towel

6.   Apply conditioner to the lengths and ends of your hair and smoothen it out

7.   Use a comb to spread conditioner evenly on your hair.

8.   Wrap a warm towel around your hair or steam your hair with a steamer. Let conditioner stay on your hair for 15 to 20 minutes.

9.   Wash it completely form hair and towel dry your hair
Use conditioner according to the length and thickness of your hair. Avoid using conditioner on scalp if you are not using natural conditioners.

How to use natural conditioners
Natural conditioners are better as they do not cause any harm to your hair. They are easily available at an affordable price and do not have any side-effects. If you want to learn to love your natural hair, you can opt for some natural conditioners mentioned below.

Take a little coconut or almond oil on your palm. Rub it all over your hair after hair wash. Do not wash your hair after this

Take an egg yolk and beat it well. Add few drops of olive oil and mix it properly. Apply this mixture all over your hair. Wash it off after 10 to 15 minutes

Boil an apple and take out the pulp. Apply the apple pulp to your hair strands and rinse it after some time

Make a paste using Amla powder, Ritha powder, Bhringaraj powder, Shikakai powder and Henna powder using lukewarm water. Apply this paste and let it stay for 20 to 25 minutes before rinsing it off. Wash you hair without using shampoo for best results

Apply curd to your hair and wear a shower cap for sometime. Wash hair after 30 minutes

Make a paste using banana pulp and curd. Apply this paste and wash it off after 15 to 20 minutes. Use this paste if you want deep conditioning

Take a palm full of Aloe Vera gel rub it on your hair. Wash your hair after some time

Benefits of conditioning hair
If you condition your hair using suitable methods and ingredients your hair will love you for it.
Helps get rid of fizzy hair

Makes hair soft and shiny

Provides adequate moisture to hair

Helps repair damaged hair

Helps to give good volume to the hair

Helps to protect hair from pollution

Keeps hair nourished for a longer time

Replaces lost natural oils as a result of excessive use of shampoos
There are different conditioners available in the market to suit the specific needs of your hair. There is also a need to switch conditioners. Check if you require any variation in your conditioner brand or type every six moths. Take an expert's guidance to use any chemical based products. Continuous use of chemical based conditioners can be harsh for your hair. It may even result in hair loss.

Ensure you use the best available conditioner for your hair. Going natural can be the safest and best. Following the three vital essentials will keep your hair healthy and beautiful for a long, long time. So, while you oil and shampoo, do not forget to condition your hair!

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« Reply #17 on: March 28, 2012, 11:12:08 PM »
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Reasons of hair fall

Everyone has to cope with hair fall at some point of their lives. However the reasons for hair fall in each case is different. Hair fall is caused even when some people take lot of care of their hair. This hair fall problem occurs as people are not able to find the exact cause triggering it. There are a number of reasons for hair fall; here are some of the common reasons.

Diet
Diet plays an important role for all the health concerns including hair fall. Not having a balanced diet is one of the main causes for hair fall. Hair fall can also be caused due to certain diet plans followed for losing weight. Thus your diet should provide nutritive value to your body for getting healthy and strong hair.

Hair products
There are certain hair products which may not suit your hair. It can be a shampoo, conditioner, gel or any other product for hair. This is because certain chemicals in these products may not suit your scalp skin. Such chemicals may also cause excessive hair fall and harm your skin. In this case you can always depend on herbal products for your hair.

Pollution
Increase in pollution day by day is causing major health problems. Pollution makes hair dull and frizzy causing hair loss. Exposure to sunlight for longer time can also cause hair loss. To cope with this problem you should always cover your hair with scarf, hat or cap. Avoid leaving your hair open while traveling if you have long hair. This will help you to keep your hair away from pollution.

Improper hair care
Hair fall can also be caused due not taking proper care of hair. You should always wash your hair regularly using a natural shampoo and conditioner. Oiling hair is most important part of hair care regime. Besides this you should avoid combing on wet hair and try to dry your hair naturally. You should use wide toothed comb and avoid tying hair very tightly.

Ageing process
Hair loss due to ageing process is the most common cause for every one. You should adopt the various techniques like yoga and meditation which slows down the biological ageing process. Drinking at least 1.5 liters of water a day is very essential to reduce the ageing process.

Imbalance in hormones
There are several reasons due to which hormonal imbalances are caused in human body. In case of women, hair loss is caused after three to six months of delivering a baby. This is as a result of post-pregnancy hormonal changes. It is also caused due to imbalances in thyroid gland. This can be corrected by proper treatment of thyroid diseases. Imbalance in hormones is also caused due to menopause. It can also result due to the imbalance in the hormones known as estrogen and androgens in women.

Medication and drugs
Certain medications and drugs may not suit your body and can affect your hair. There are some medicines which cause side-effects like hair fall. When you see such side-effects you should immediately consult your physician and replace the medicine.

Diseases and sickness
Diseases and sickness make your body weak causing hair fall. Skin diseases like eczema and dermatitis can also cause hair fall. Other diseases like diabetes and lupus are also factors contributing to hair fall.

Beauty treatment
Illustrious beauty treatments like hair colouring, hair straightening, hair styling can cause hair fall. Hair colouring involves harmful chemicals which make hair weak causing hair fall. Excessive hair straightening damages the roots of hair due to pulling. The other hair treatments like perming, curling and frequent blow drying can be harmful for hair.

Excessive stress
Stress is one of the important factors contributing to hair fall. Workload and other personal problems can cause stress. To cope with stress you should have a proper sleep. Eight hours of sleep is necessary to lead healthy life. You should also use stress management techniques like meditation and yoga.

As you know all the reasons for hair fall now, you can figure out what triggers hair fall. However there can be various other factors causing hair fall. Hair fall can also be a part of symptoms of certain disease or just a fear. You should always consult expert before taking action for preventing hair fall. But you can always try natural remedies for it. To have healthy hair all you need is a healthy body and proper hair care regime.

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« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2012, 02:57:54 PM »
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Home Remedies for Hair fall

Hair fall is one of the biggest problems faced by all the individuals. Hair fall has been a problem for not only for females but also for males. Two critical reasons behind hair loss are inadequate nutrition and hosh-posh and stress of modern lifestyle. Improper sleep, irregular sleep and dirty scalp can also be the results of unnatural hair loss.

Hair loss is a metabolic disorder where the hair starts becoming thinner and later it falls. Papilla is a nipple like structure, which produces hair when the group of cells turns amino acids into keratin. Keratin is a type of protein, of which hair is made and which helps in the growth of hair. The speed of production of these keratin proteins determines the growth of hair. But it is observed to have more hair loss in men then in women. Read on and find more about the causes of hair fall and home remedies for treating hair fall.

Causes of Hair Fall

Deficiency of vitamins, proteins and folic acid in regular diet

Insufficient nutrition and irregular diet

Work stress, worry, anxiety, pressure, tension, trauma and sudden shock

Heredity issues

Chronic illness

Unclean and dirty scalp

Poor blood circulation and less hemoglobin

High Fever, severe infection and flu

Fungus or ringworm infection caused to the scalp

Not massaging your scalp for long time

Bleaching and hair colouring

Tremendous exposure to sun

Perming, straightening or ironing hair

Use of chemicals

Home Remedies for Hair Fall
There are a lot of ways in which one can prevent hair loss. However, the best and the most effective is the Home Remedies as if it does not work then it will not even have side effects. Home Remedies are as follows:

By Rubbing Scalp
The most efficient home remedy for prevention and treatment of hair loss is by vigorous rubbing of the scalp after washing hair with cold water. One should massage scalp till the time it is heated as it will increase the circulation of blood in the area which is affected and will also help the hair growth. This is one of the good home remedies for curing baldness or hair fall.

Using Amla Oil
Amla oil is said to be a very useful hair tonic for enriching your hair growth. It is made by boiling dry pieces of amla in the coconut oil. Applying a mixture of amla juice and lime juice in the hair before doing shampoo will also help in prevention of hair loss. This remedy also helps to prevent dandruff.

With Help of Lettuce
Lettuce is very useful to stop hair loss. In order to avoid hair fall one needs to take a mixture of lettuce and spinach juice and apply that in the affected area.

With Amaranth
The leaf juice of Amaranth should be applied like hair oil to avoid hair fall, which will help not only to keep the hair soft and silky, but will also help the growth of hair. Amaranth is the best home remedy to treat hair loss.

With Mustard and Henna
One of the safe and well known home remedies for hair loss is the mixture of mustard leaves and henna leaves. One should take both the leaves and then boil them. After boiling the mixture, you should filter it and then apply it on the affected area where you want to grow hair.

With Liquorice
Liquorice paste, which is made by crushing the Liquorice pieces in milk with a bit of saffron, is one more way through which one can prevent hair loss. It is very necessary to know the correct time at which the paste must be applied, to get the correct effect. This paste should be applied on the affected area before going to bed.

Via Pigeon Pea
A paste made up of red gram or pigeon pea will also help in the prevention of baldness. It is very much known for the growth of new hair.

With help of Onions
Onions are very useful to prevent erratic hair fall. The area affected should be massaged with onions in the morning and evening. It should be rubbed on scalp till the time it becomes red after which one should rub it with honey. You should make sure that you prevent your eyes from onion while using this remedy.

Thus, using home remedies is the best way to cure hair fall. It is the most efficient and easy way to prevent hair fall. You should also try using less of chemical products on your hair which is the first step for preventing hair fall. Good luck for having a shiny think mane of hair for your self with home remedies.

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« Reply #19 on: March 30, 2012, 03:02:17 PM »
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Hair Care Tips

Do you follow proper hair care remedies? Are you aware of basic hair care fundamentals? Apart from hair care treatments which you avail from beauty parlours, you can do something more for having healthy hair. Read on and know about basic hair care tips to have beautiful hair.

Long and strong hair is one of the ornaments of beauty. We try lot of hair care products on our hair to make it look beautiful. However, we ignore the basic hair care fundamentals. If we follow proper hair care tips, it will be possible for all of us to have long, strong and beautiful hair.

Have a quick look at basic hair care tips to have beautiful hair.

Oil your hair twice a week. You need to follow the proper process for oiling your hair. When you oil your hair, make sure that it reaches the roots. Try to massage with your fingers whenever you oil your hair. Oiling hair is a must to make it strong and silky. You can use any oil of your choice. Coconut oil or almond oil is considered to be the best for oiling hair.

Wash your hair twice a week with good shampoo which suits your hair. You can consult hair expert to find out what suits your hair and scalp type. Make sure that you completely wash-off the oil from your hair.

Condition your hair after washing it. Conditioning hair makes it look beautiful and voluminous. Conditioning helps to improve the texture of your hair. Always try to use conditioner of the brand which your shampoo belongs to.

Soak your hair with towel or cloth after washing it. Do not use hair dryer unless it is necessary. Using hair dryer frequently can make your hair dull and unhealthy. Avoid tying your hair when it is wet, you may catch cold.

Trim your hair once in four months. Trimming will help you prevent split-ends and the growth of your hair will not be affected.

Avoid artificial hair beautifying treatments like hair straightening or hair ironing. Hair straightening treatments can make hair weak and result in hair fall. So try to maintain your natural hair.

Go for head massage at-least twice or thrice in a year. Ayurvedic head massage proves very beneficial for the health of the hair and it also helps to reduce stress. There are many spas which provide excellent head massage service. You can also give massage to yourself on your own if you do not get time to visit spas or beauty parlours

Try to take immediate action if you are coping with dandruff. Dandruff is a common hair problem which is caused due to improper care of hair. Use anti-dandruff shampoo to cope with dandruff. There are many home remedies which you can try to prevent or get rid of dandruff.

Follow the above mentioned tips to the 'T' and get beautiful long mane with an ease. Try to avoid artificial hair beautifying treatments if you wish to maintain beautiful hair throughout your life. Use herbal products and herbal treatments to get best results and get ready to wear the crown of beauty.

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« Reply #20 on: March 30, 2012, 03:06:38 PM »
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How to Prevent Hair fall

Are you coping with hair fall? There are several factors which can be responsible for hair fall. Just washing, conditioning and oiling hair is not enough to prevent hair fall. Read on to know some tips to prevent hair fall. Follow these tips and get ready to fight hair fall problem.

Many women as well as men cope with the problem of hair fall. However, if proper remedies are followed, hair fall problem can be prevented. Hair fall is caused as we ignore small things which are necessary for taking care of hair. Read on to know some tips for preventing hair fall.

Tips for Preventing Hair Fall

Have a quick look at tips for preventing hair fall

Wash your hair at least twice a week.

Give head massage to your self before washing your hair. Head massage makes hair strong and helps to prevent hair fall. If possible, take head massage treatment once in while from experts and massage therapists to make your hair strong and beautiful.

Use natural conditioners like oil, ghee, curd to condition your hair after washing it. Using these natural hair conditioners before washing your hair can also prove beneficial. Avoiding chemical based conditioners and shampoos can help to prevent hair fall problem.

Try to dry your hair naturally and avoid using hair dryer as much as possible. Using hair dryer frequently can make your hair dull and can result in hair fall.

Avoid artificial hair beautifying treatments like hair straightening, hair perming or hair ironing. As these treatments involve use of chemical based hair products as well as hair pulling to certain extent, it may damage your hair in turn causing hair fall.

Avoid using chemical based products like hair gels and serums which may make your hair look beautiful for the time being but result in hair fall.

Avoid colouring your hair with artificial hair colours. You can use herbal hair dye if possible. The contents in hair dyes and hair colours may not suit your hair and result in hair fall. As such, try to find out from hair expert about the hair colour which you should use.

Try to use natural remedies to cope with hair problems like dandruff etc.

Imbibe a habit of having a balanced diet. Try to consume green vegetable as much as possible. A balanced diet is a key to good health as well as good hair.

Try to drink at least 1.5 liters of water every day. Water helps to flush out all the toxins from body and helps to deal with problems like hair fall easily.

Try to sleep on time and ensure that you sleep for at least eight hours.

Practice stress management remedies like meditation and yoga. Stress can also be one of the factors which can cause hair fall. Practicing meditation regularly can help you to cope with stress thereby preventing hair fall.

Use scarf for covering your hair whenever you are traveling. Scarf will protect your hair from pollution and help to prevent hair fall.

If your hair fall problem is intense, consult doctor.

Follow the above tips to the 'T' and stay away from all causes of hair fall. Make sure that you take proper care of your hair to have long and strong mane. Beautiful hair is after all one of the ornaments of beauty. Therefore, you need to maintain it and take its care like an ornament so that you can prevent problems like hair fall easily.

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« Reply #21 on: April 04, 2012, 10:54:36 PM »
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How to Prevent Dandruff

It is not necessary to spend a lot of money if you want to keep your hair healthy and beautiful. No one likes dandruff in his or her hair. Do not worry; you can prevent dandruff by following few simple and easy tips. The best way to cure or prevent dandruff is to apply natural products.

Dandruff is caused when the dead skin cells on your scalp shed terribly. There is a fungus that has also great role in developing dandruff. This causes white flakes and person feels itching sensation on scalp. The perfect solution to preventing dandruff from reoccurring is to use specialty hair care products that are created and designed to fight dandruff.

Tips to Prevent Dandruff

Choose a dandruff fighting shampoo that is mild but contains active ingredients that help get rid of dandruff.

Wash your hair regularly. Some people need to shampoo daily while others wash their hair twice or thrice in a week.

Make sure you message your scalp gently while shampooing. Do not scrub or rub roughly even if you feel irritation on your scalp.

Avoid using styling materials that increase dandruff in your hair. Also keep yourself away from stress as much as possible. Stress also increases dandruff.

If applying natural products, give some time in observing the results. Natural treatments take time.

Homemade Dandruff Remedies
Here are some homemade remedies to prevent and get rid of dandruff. Natural and homemade products have slow effects and it might take some time. Here are some tips that might help you.

If you mix vinegar and water and apply it on your scalp, you will get good results.

Apply lukewarm coconut oil on your scalp with the help of cotton ball and leave it overnight. In the morning apply lemon juice on it. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash your hair as usual.

Mix olive oil with almond oil and then message it gently on your scalp. Leave it for five minutes and then wash your hair.

Grind fenugreek seeds soaked overnight into paste and apply. Leave for 30 minutes and then wash your hair.

Aloe Vera is also great for soothing itchy skin. This is because it has endless medicinal properties. Message with it, leave for 15 minutes and then wash as usual.

Causes of Dandruff
Besides all these remedies, you also need to know the cause of dandruff. Sometimes it happens due to some styling gel or wrong choice of shampoo. You should try to avoid those gels and dyes that produce dandruff in your scalp.

Apart from this it can be the change of weather or lot of stress that causes dandruff in your scalp. You can avoid stress, both emotional and physical. Take proper rest and pay attention to nutritious diet. Follow a healthy lifestyle so that you are free from all these problems.

When treating or trying to prevent dandruff, do not think that it is a disease that has to be treated and it will get cured. Development of dandruff is, in fact, due to a tendency of your scalp. Even if you eradicate it, after sometimes when there is favourable condition for their development, it might reoccur. So, you have to make sure that you follow a regular cleaning routine and take care of the health of your hair and body.

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« Reply #22 on: April 11, 2012, 09:15:43 PM »
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Side Effects of Hair Straightening

Hair straightening is very common in fashion these days. All young girls and boys are going after it without even knowing the damages that are caused by the heat and chemicals. If some precaution is taken, you can reduce the damages. Read more to know what the side effects of hair straightening are and how you can prevent it.

Hair straightening is a part of fashion and hair styling these days. However, it is also true that hair is susceptible to chemicals and heat, which is applied to straighten frizzy hair. It happens that straightening of hair does more damage than benefit to your hair. So, you should be aware of the potential damage that hair straightening does to you.

Hair can be straightened at home or in salon. In any case the straightening is done on temporary basis and so it is done repeatedly. Chemicals are used for straightening hair in salons along with hair dryers and straightening irons. The curlier the hair is, more these products are used and the damage done is comparatively more.


Effects

The actual effect of the chemicals and the dryers is that they make the hair dry and that makes it brittle. The hair can get extremely damaged and in some cases they get burnt also. The negative effects that occur are relatively much higher than the other styling done to your hair.

If you are choosing hair straightening process done at home, select the dryer or the straightener that is based on ionic systems. The main reason is that their heating surface is non-sticky and causes less damage to the hair.


Precautions

Use the dryer and straightener occasionally and sparingly. Make sure your hair is conditioned, dry and you should also coat it with heat protective product before you use a straightening iron. Make certain that the iron is not too hot and apply it to hair in small portions. It is better to move the iron gently down the hair and then leave it slowly. If the outcome is below your satisfaction level, you can follow the process all over again. But never ever stop the iron on any part of the hair.

Remember, if the damage is done to the cuticle, it is irreversible. You will not be able to do anything after that. So, it is always better to take precautions when you use styling products or go through treating your hair in a different way. Do not use the iron when your hair is wet. Before you use the hair straightening iron, make sure you test the heat so that you get assured that it is perfect for your hair.


Straightening of Hair at Home

When you straighten your hair at home the results are not like what you get in a salon. It is rarely sleek and smooth. Over processing may cause damage to the hair and under processing will not give you proper results. You will have to choose the right combination well. The thinning of the hair causes breakage and uses a deep conditioner when you shower your hair. This will prevent hair damage to some extent.

Although, it is not certain that a hair straightener will cause damage to your hair, in any case it will make your hair brittle. The main damaging products are the chemicals and the heat applied to the hair. If you want to get your hair straighten, you should approach a good salon that has experience and expertise performing this process.

You can have that silky straight hair and minimize the damage if you use the chemical and the iron it less frequently. To give your hair a break, try other styling ways. Use hair repair cream along with the hair conditioner at least once in a month. If you follow these precautionary methods, you will be able to get the hair you like and that too not at the cost of your crowning glory.

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« Reply #23 on: April 11, 2012, 09:20:59 PM »
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Benefits of Colouring Hair with Henna

Hair colouring using henna is a natural way of colouring hair. It is very beneficial for the health of your hair. It helps to make hair soft and shiny. Colouring hair with henna also helps to cope with lot of hair problems. You need not cope with the side effects of colouring hair using hair dye if you use natural henna colour. Read on to know more about benefits of colouring hair with natural henna colour.

Before knowing the benefits and drawbacks of colouring with henna, you should know what exactly henna is. Henna is a flowering plant and the burgundy colouring agent is concentrated in its leaves. Henna is not only used to dye hair, but also for colouring silk, leather and wool. If you go to buy black henna to colour your hair, you must know that there are some dyeing and chemicals added to the natural henna powder.


Benefits of Colouring Hair with Henna

The most significant benefit is that you can colour your hair with natural products, which is, in fact, good for the health of hair.

Henna is also considered as a conditioner for your hair if applied in natural form

Henna makes the hair manageable and tangle free

Pure henna is free from side effects that are usually observed while using other types of hair dyes

It helps control dandruff
Usually normal people are not allergic to henna accept those who suffer with the deficiency of glucose - 6 phosphates dehydrogenate. The most important thing that you should keep in mind is that always make use of natural henna powder so that you free from any side effects.

Tips for Colouring your Hair with Henna

Coloring of hair with henna can be traced back in history and it is still used as a form of hair dye and is extremely popular too. If you are able to keep in mind the following tips, you can get the maximum benefit of colouring your hair.

Remember that if you will use natural henna powder, you will receive natural red colour hair. You will get natural black and brown henna colors available in the market but they have some chemicals or dyes added to it.

If you will use henna regularly you will find that the graying of hair will also get reduced.

Take a plastic bowl and take henna in sufficient quantity. Add slightly warm water and some lemon juice to it and mix thoroughly so that it mixes consistently and becomes a paste. Leave the mixture overnight so that the dye works well on hair.

Add the ingredients properly and if you have dry hair you can add few drops of mustard oil to it. For oily hair only lemon juice is sufficient. You can add 2 teaspoons of yogurt if you have dandruff in your hair.

Wash your hair before applying the henna paste. Make sure you wear old clothes before applying henna on your hair because it leaves back stains.

You can wear hand gloves so that you can prevent your hands from getting stained.

If you have long hair, you can part your hair from middle and start applying the henna paste. Cover all the parts and apply to the full length of your hair.

Leave the henna applied hair for one or two hours as you need the colour to come out and then wash it with running water. Once the paste is removed, you can apply a mild shampoo and let the hair dry naturally.
Once you have followed the procedure, you will find the difference in your hair texture. You will experience a smooth and shiny hair and undoubtedly a change in hair colour too. If you want to maintain the hair colour, you will have to apply henna regularly.

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« Reply #24 on: April 11, 2012, 09:23:13 PM »
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How to Colour your Hair with Henna

Henna is a natural hair dye. Applying henna is good for the health of hair. Applying henna on hair not only helps to colour the hair but also helps to make hair smooth and shiny. Read on to know more about how you can apply henna on your hair.

Henna is a natural dye that you can apply on your hair to make it look shiny and make it strong and healthy too. It dyes your hair safely and even conditions them as well. The use of henna can be traced back to thousands of years. In addition to colouring and conditioning, it also helps you get rid of the split ends gradually. It helps detangle your hair and makes it manageable.


How to Colour Hair with Henna

Take 100 to 150 grams of henna in a bowl. The quantity may differ depending on the length of your hair. Make sure the container or the bowl is made of plastic.

Mix citrus juice to it so that it takes the consistency of yogurt.

Cover the container with a plastic wrap and leave it overnight. There is no need to keep it in cool or warm temperature. Room temperature is good for that purpose.

How to Apply Henna on your Hair
Wash your hair and dry it. Comb it into sections so that it is easy to apply henna. You should wear an old dress or wrap a towel around your shoulders. This is important because the stain of henna on clothes do not come out easily.

Start from your neck and try to cover the entire hair string thoroughly. Apply henna paste in thick form and you can use your hands with gloves or take a squeeze bottle for the purpose.

Make sure your complete hair is covered completely and there is no dry spots.

Wrap your head with a plastic so that henna remains warm and moist and works well.

Wipe the henna that has gotten on your forehead, neck and around your ears.

Allow the henna to work for 2 to 3 hours so that you get the maximum out of it.

You can wash your hair after this. First wash it with water so that every part of it gets washed off and then use a mild shampoo to wash the rest.

There are many benefits of using henna and if you use it in natural form you will be able to get the maximum out of it. There is black henna powder also available in market but that is mixed with some artificial dye. Remember, natural henna will never give you black hair. The colour of the hair will be burgundy. If you want to get the maximum profit of henna, use it naturally.

If you use black henna you will get black hair but you are likely to suffer from the side effects that are results of artificial dyes. Henna, in natural form is not only used as dye, young girls use it as a good conditioner and the only difference is that they do not leave it for 2 - 3 hours after applying on their hair. If you want to colour your hair without damaging it, henna is the best thing for you. It will also add a gentle and natural touch to your hair along with colouring it. If you use it at regular intervals, you will see that it nourishes your hair and conditions it making it soft and manageable. Some of the people get red while others get brownish red colour after applying henna to their hair.

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« Reply #25 on: April 11, 2012, 09:27:26 PM »
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Tips for Preventing Hair Fall

Hair loss is a natural phenomenon and there are many reasons behind hair fall. Hairs have their life and they grow back again. But if you are facing hair loss more than normal, it is alarming. The first thing that you should do is find the cause and if there is an apparent cause like lack of vitamins, iron, minerals or pollution, heredity, lack of sleep or any such reason, try to rectify it.


Tips to Prevent Hair Loss

If the hair loss is due to insufficient nutrition in your diet, just concentrate and add that particular category of food or you can also include some dietary supplement as well.

Make some changes in your lifestyle. Eat properly and nutritious food items sleep well and do some exercise. This will help you improve your overall health and you will find improvements in your hair growth and density also.

Take care of the cleanliness of your hair and keep it free from dust, dandruff and other hair problems. There is no such rule that you should clean your hair twice or thrice or daily. Depending on your daily activity, you need to clean your hair.

After cleaning, keep a towel wrapped on your hair for sometime and try to dry your hair in a natural way. Excess use of dryer and other hair styling products are also cause of hair loss.

If possible, wash your hair with a mixture of amla, shikakai and neem leaves so that you are absolutely free from the chemicals used in the shampoo.

If you apply a mixture of almond oil, olive oil and castor oil, you will find that further falling of hair will get reduced after some time.

Trim your hair every month. This will help you get rid of split ends that are also one of the causes of hair fall.

Keep your hair in natural form or at least do not make your hair very tight.

Eat iron rich food items and include apple, beetroots, few nuts, amla and jaggery in your daily diet. These will help you prevent hair fall.

Tight hairstyles, overuse of dyes and driers, alcohol and tobacco are one of the causes behind hair fall. If you are having any of these habits, try to get rid of them.

Use hair products with organic ingredients and avoid chemicals as much as you can.
These are some of the causes and precautions that you can take so that you do not face hair fall. Even if you find that you are having hair fall more than normal, you can start making changes in your lifestyle. A balanced diet and some exercise will help you get rid of many other problems. Try to make your life disciplined and be consistent with the natural ways of living, add fruits and vegetables in your diet and you will see the difference in few days.

Hair follicles need protein to grow and so if you add some protein rich food items in your diet you will have strong hair within few days. Keeping in mind these few tips you can help prevent your hair fall up to a great extent. Make sure you have at least six to seven hours of sleep daily. Practice meditation, yoga and pranayama so that your stress level comes down. These tips will help you overcome many other problems as well.

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« Reply #26 on: April 11, 2012, 09:29:58 PM »
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Herbal Remedies for Stopping Hair Fall

Due to pollution and unhealthy eating habits and lot of other changes in lifestyle, problems like hair fall are caused. Some natural and home remedies can help you to cope with hair fall problem. Read on to find more about how to cope with hair fall using herbal remedies.

Hair fall is one of the commonest problems that men and women are facing today. Hair has its importance and is the first aspect noticed by people in society. This is the reason why people feel depressed and their self-esteem turns low when they start experiencing hair loss. They fear from getting unattractive and most often try all the artificial fake promising products available in the market.

There is no need to panic or stay alarmed or depressed. There are herbal remedies that really work and helps stop hair fall. You simply need to have the right knowledge about all these. You also need to find the right herb and then know exactly how to use it. Herbal remedies actually increase circulation, stimulates hair growth and disinfects the scalp also.


Herbs Helpful in Stopping Hair fall
Hair rinsed with apple cider vinegar and sage tea everyday helps reduce hair fall and shows gradual growth.

Licorice extract helps stop hair fall.

People who have used aloe Vera experienced that it helped make their hair healthy and thicker. You should message your hair and scalp with some aloe Vera gel every night and then wash them in the morning when you take bath. This is said to help in even male pattern baldness.

Tea made by leaves of raspberry and rosemary helps prevent hair fall. Rinse your hair daily with this tea for better results.

Boil mallow roots in wine and massage the scalp weekly.

Powdered parsley seeds can be applied to the scalp and are left to remain overnight. The hair is brushed in the morning and this can be repeated once a month.

Drinking green tea also helps stop hair fall to a great extent. The antioxidants found in green tea actually help strengthen hair and makes them healthy, thus reducing risk of hair fall.

Chinese herbals are also of great help and reduce hair fall stimulating proper hair growth.

Applying fresh red pepper is also said to be very useful in reducing hair fall.
Normally hair fall is due to lack or proper hair care or lack of nutrition also. Other causes can be use of chemicals and styling gels that have indirect effect on the health of your hair. Most often, a slight change in habits and hair care products can create positive results.

Premature hair loss can be stopped and cured by taking recommended multi-vitamin daily and switching to organic and nutritious diet. If you increase the intake of Vitamin B in your diet it will help in reversing the hair loss as well. However, it is good to consult a nutritionist or a medical practitioner before you make any strong change in your diet plan.

Just keep in mind that if you switch to natural way of stopping hair fall, you will find changes slowly and gradually. These changes will be permanent but you will not see any overnight changes. You have to be prepared to give some time and put in your effort and have patience when you are relying on herbal remedies to stop hair fall. You can also contact a medical practitioner or any herbal expert regarding this so that you are advised the most appropriate herb that will suit you and will work positively on your hair.

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« Reply #27 on: April 12, 2012, 11:18:34 PM »
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How to Take Care of Hair after Straightening

You need to be extremely careful about your hair after going through hair straightening procedure. You should be very careful about the hair care products which you use after straightening your hair. There are different methods used for straightening hair. And as such each type of hair straightening method needs special care. Read on to find more about taking care of hair after straightening.

Hair straightening is one of the common styling seen in not only young girls but many elder women too. There are three types of hair - straight, curly and wavy. Nowadays, all wish to have straight hair and there are hair straightening methods used to do if the hair is not straight naturally. Chemicals and artificial styling products and treatments are done to change the nature of the hair and these have impact on the health of the hair too. You have to be particular and specific when you look after your hair after straightening is done to it.

The do's and don'ts depend on the type of method you have chosen for the straightening of your hair. If the hair has been straightened with the help of blow dryer and is flat ironed, it will immediately revert back to its normal nature as soon as it is expose to heat or moisture. Here are tips for hair care if you have done permanent hair straightening.


Tips to Take Care of Hair Post Hair Straightening

When you straighten your hair, you need to take extra care of your hair. Have a quick look at some helpful tips for taking care of your straightened hair.


Hair Care after Thio-Straightening

When you choose the Thio-straightening method, you have to take care of your hair daily. Even if you do not use the shampoo daily, you will have to condition it everyday. This straightening method leaves you the option of getting back your normal wavy permed hair whenever you want. Simply use a gentle yet moisturizer rich shampoo so that you can keep the hair moisturized.


Hair Care after Hydroxide Method

If you have straightened your hair using hydroxide method, you have to take care of few things because this change is irreversible. If you would try to get back your natural curly or wavy hair, it will damage your hair severely. However, if you use this method you do not have to worry about the moisture or heat because that will not have any effect on the straightening of your hair.


Hair Care after Thermal Reconstruction Method

When thermal reconstruction method is used to straighten the hair, you have to follow the instructions of the stylist. Use the shampoo and conditioner recommended by your hair stylist. You will find that this kind of hair gets dried easily and faster because the moisture does not get into the hair shaft deeply.


General Hair Care Tips for Straightened Hair

Here are some basic tips which you need to keep in mind after straightening your hair.

No matter what hair straightening method is used for your hair, you have to take special care of it. You should keep in mind the instructions given to you by your hair stylist. You will have to prevent it from getting dry and brittle.

To make your hair look shiny, you need to rinse thoroughly after you shampoo it because the residue might remain stuck to the newly straightened hair.

Use a leave-in conditioner and use it daily so that your hair is taken care of properly every day.

Deep conditioning treatment would be given to your hair at least once a week or more depending on the instructions of your stylist.

Use a wide tooth comb to detangle your hair always.
A chemically straightened hair will last for three months or more depending on various factors. However, you will have to keep in mind and take extra care of your hair during this time. The rest of the things also depend on common sense. Just be cautious and avoid things that would damage your hair and its styling. It is better to learn these things before you decide to go for hair straightening because only then you will be able to have your best hair.

When you have any problem with your spouse, remember that every married couple has problems. They need to be resolved unless it is harmful for your life or career. You have to decide by weighing up the pros and cons. See to it whether the same kind of problem reoccurs every now and then or there are new issues. If the problems are simple issues that every normal couple goes through, there is no matter of getting upset. Try the tips mentioned here and you will be happy and contended.

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« Reply #28 on: April 14, 2012, 09:47:38 PM »
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Coping with Dandruff

Dandruff is a common concern for both men and women. However, if you take proper precaution you can cope with dandruff easily. Dandruff is often caused due to improper hair care, pollution etc. But if proper remedies are used, one can get rid and prevent dandruff. Read on to find solutions for coping with dandruff easily.


Dandruff is a very common problem seen in people and is quite natural. In simple words, dandruff is the shedding of dry skin of the person’s scalp. Unfortunately, there is no complete cure for dandruff. You can only keep it away and get rid of it for some period of time. But there are some remedies that can help you control and reduce dandruff. Though dandruff cannot be considered as a serious medical problem, it creates uncomfortable itching and makes the person feel awkward and embarrassed especially when in public.


Tips to Cope with Dandruff

Here are some tips that will help you control and reduce dandruff to a great extent.


Choosing the Right Shampoo

This is very important because choosing the most appropriate shampoo will help you keep dandruff away. Do not ever stop shampooing thinking that dandruff is result of dry hair and shampoo will make it drier. This will, in fact, worsen the situation. You must start using a good anti-dandruff shampoo and as it starts getting reduced, you can alternate the use with your regular shampoo also.


Regular Interval of Shampooing

If you found that the dandruff problem has been increased, you should shampoo your hair with an anti-dandruff shampoo daily so that you get rid of it as soon as possible. Sometimes, in severe cases, it is advised to shampoo twice daily too. So, depending on the condition and amount of the dandruff production, you have to determine how frequent you should shampoo your hair. Also keep in mind that you should rinse well, twice after you shampoo your hair.


Control Dandruff

You are taking care of cleaning your hair regularly with the right shampoo. Now you need to take some precautions so that dandruff does not spread and make things worse. Try not to scratch your scalp and avoid the itching as far as possible. You can avoid wearing dark coloured clothes so that your dandruff is not visible on them. If the situation worsens you can consult a dermatologist and follow the advice.


Diet

Diet plays an important role in coping with dandruff. Try to have healthy and nutritious food daily that will help you keep your hair and scalp healthy. Vitamin B6 is said to help reduce dandruff to some extent. Make sure you have good and sound sleep and you avoid stress.


Avoid Using Styling Gels and Chemicals

Some of the hairs styling products available in the market also result in producing dandruff. However, if you are suffering from dandruff, you should avoid using them or any chemical based gel or shampoo.


Allergy

Dandruff is also caused as a result of allergy. If this is the case with you can avoid the food item or product due to which you think that you are suffering from dandruff. Even after this, you will have to use anti-dandruff shampoo to get rid of the dandruff that is already present in your hair.


Massage

Massage your scalp once in a week as this will improve blood circulation and help in having healthy scalp, as it will get proper nourishment.

Remember, dandruff is not a disease and it is better you start treating it as soon as you find that you are suffering from it. This will help you cope with dandruff without much difficulty. Keep in mind the tips and guidelines and you will feel better.

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« Reply #29 on: April 15, 2012, 09:42:59 PM »
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Beauty Tips for Hair



If you follow these beauty tips for hair to the 'T', you can have shinning, beautiful mane of hair with an ease. In the following article you will find helpful tips on hair care. You will also find some basic information on treating hair problems like split ends and washing hair the right way.


All of us posses the wish to have thick, shiny and strong hair and you can turn your dream into reality if you follow a daily hair care regime. This will be best when you take the advice and guidelines of experts to boost up your hair growth and maintain its health. If you follow the guidelines and take care of your hair daily, protect it from damaging elements; you will definitely have beautiful and shiny hair.


Tips for Healthy and Glossy Hair

Have a quick look at tips for having healthy and glossy hair.

Make a lotion by mixing water with parsley springs and apply this on your scalp. Wrap your head with a warm towel and keep it for an hour. Wash your hair with normal shampoo after that. This will help in proper blood circulation and add shiny finish to your hair as well.

Choose the shampoo considering your hair type. If possible select a mild one and with natural ingredients.

If you are suffering from dandruff, choose natural anti dandruff shampoo. Do not rub or scrub your scalp when you are shampooing.

Using natural conditioners will help you bring shine to your hair and save it from further damage from pollution and other damaging products.

After shampooing and conditioning, try to avoid blow driers and let your hair dry naturally.

Use wooden comb with soft ends to comb your hair. Also avoid combing hair when it is wet.

Proper Way to Wash your Hair

Here is how you can wash your hair properly.

Comb your hair before you wet it. Detangle the hair and make it free from any knots.

Wet your hair thoroughly preferably under shower.

Pour shampoo on your palms and rub them together. Now apply it on your hair.

Remember, shampooing is important and must be done on your scalp and not in your hair.

Also, do not take your hair and rub it with the shampoo on the scalp. This will weaken your hair and result in split ends.

It is good to shampoo your hair for the second time. This will help the shampoo treat your hair.

Rinse your hair completely after this. Just squeeze gently to get rid off the excess water in your hair.

Now apply a gentle and natural conditioner on your hair. Put a shower cap and let the conditioner work for ten minutes and then rinse it thoroughly.

How to Treat Spilt Ends

Here are some remedies for getting rid of split ends.

Split ends are seen in dry and brittle hair. Treat it and nourish your hair.

Cut the split ends till the damaged fiber. You can trim your hair on your own and you do not need to go to the saloon if split ends appear every week or two.

Carefully twist your hair by taking a handful of them in the downward direction. This will get the split ends stick out automatically.

Take a sharp pair of scissors and just cut the damaged fiber and do not cut the whole line of hair.

Cut the same amount from every twist.
Apart from keeping in mind the above tips, you must take care of your diet too. Avoid fried and fast food items. Replace these with fresh fruits and vegetables. Minimize intake of chocolates, sweets, cookies and cakes. Boost the shine of your hair and take care of your hair regularly.