Hair Care
How To Get Rid Of Dandruff
Vinegar is poured into the hair, massaged into the scalp, and left to dry for a few minutes.
Then the hair is washed.
The process is repeated daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days
Remedy for Hair split ends
The problem
of split ends occurs when the cuticle is damaged
and the fibres of the cortex unravel.
This happens because of chemicals, neglect and
harsh treatment.
Conditioner will not fix this problem. You will
need to have the split ends cut off.It is best
to go to the hair dresser but you may do it yourself.
Just take some small sections of hair strands,
twist them, very carefully run some scissors up
and down the hair shaft cutting off any stray
ends that poke out.
Homemade Hair Spray
Chop one lemon (or an orange for dry hair). Place
in a pot with 2 cups water. Boil until half of the initial
amount remains. Cool, strain, and place in a spray bottle.
Store in the refrigerator.If it is too sticky, add more
water. Add one ounce rubbing alcohol as a preservative
and then the spray can be stored for up to two weeks
unrefrigerated.
How To Reverse Hair Loss
- These are helpful tips to help regenerate hair
follicles, but they do not cure any underlying conditions,
or stress-related hair loss.
- Try drinking this - blend bananas with honey, yoghurt
& low-fat milk. A drink rich in biotin can help
keep your crowning glory firmly rooted.
- Take dietary supplements such as Vitamin B6, zinc
& saw palmetto. Supplements are useful when you
can't get enough from natural food sources.
- Invert your head while you shampoo & massage
your scalp. This helps promote blood circulation to
the head.
- Eliminate stress or else it can be disastrous to
your precious hair! Get enough sleep.
How To Straighten Your Hair
Do you want to strighten your curls? Here's
how you can;
- 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.
- 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.
Be sure to condition your hair often. Sun, cold temperatures
plus the use of your hair dryer can be hard on your
hair. For best results, use products formulated for
your hair type. It does make a difference. Give your
hair a break and allow it to dry naturally as often
as possible. Have split ends snipped every six weeks
to two months to ensure that they don't travel up the
hair shaft.
If Your Hair Is Curly:
Since your hair is prone to dryness, use a moisturizing
shampoo and conditioner.
After washing, gently blot hair dry with an absorbent
towel and apply 4 to 6 drops of silicone-based shine
serum (the thicker your hair, the more you can use).
Detangle hair with fingers, and allow it to air dry.
If Your Hair Is Wavy:
Lather up with a shine-enhancing shampoo and conditioner.
Rinse well.
Smooth and separate wet strands with wide-tooth comb,
then spritz a silicone-based shine-enhancing spray from
ends to roots.
Dry hair using a blowdryer with a tapered nozzle to
direct air down the hair shaft and seal the cuticle.
If Your Hair Is Straight:
Your hair tends to lie flat against your scalp, where
it can accumulate shine-dulling grease.
To avoid this, use a deep-cleaning shampoo daily and
apply a clarifying gel treatment to roots once a week
to prevent oil buildup.
After blowing hair dry, use a flatiron to enhance sheen.
How To Give Yourself A Trim
Peeking out from a bit of fringe is sexy. Bang-induced
blindness is not.
If you are not quite ready for a full haircut, take
things into your own hands: "trimming your own
bangs will keep your cut looking fresh between salon
visits", says stylist Garren of the Garren New
York salon.
He tells clients to trim about an eight of an inch every
month.
Here's how to do it at home:
First, grab a pair of straightedge cuticle or mustache
scissors. Style bangs as usual and clip back the rest
of your hair. Start at the center of your bangs and
work your way to the outside.
Using your fingers, gently hold a small section of
dry hair - only about 10 to 12 hairs at a time - straight
down against your forehead. (Don't pull too tight -
you'll stretch the hair and end up cutting a lot more)
Trim and cut below your fingers to keep from cutting
it shorter than you'd like.
When you are done trimming each section, comb it back
into the rest of your bangs to check length (and that
they are even) before moving on.
When you reach the end, return to the center and trim
in the opposite direction until you are done.
How To Treat Dry Hair
Hair normally has a moisture content of approximately
10%. If your hair's moisture content drops below this
level the key is to increase the hair's ability of attract
and retain moisture. This is accomplished by using moisturizers.
Good ones have "humectants" that not only
replace lost moisture but actually attract moisture
and retain it in the cortex of the hair. Essential fatty
aids (EFA's) are great moisturizers. One of the best
and most cost effective essential fatty acids is safflower
oil. It is the kind you can buy to cook with. It is
rich in EFA's.
The scalp produces the best EFA's called sebum. The
problems is once the hair grows past the neck line or
does not have direct contact with the scalp the scalps
natural oils can not be utilized throughout the hair
shaft.
- You can manually replace the lost EFA's by:
- Placing 1 or 2 drops of safflower oil in your palms
and rub them together.
- There should only be enough to make your hands "shine"
in the light.
- Carefully take your hair (while dry) and "scrunch"
the small amount of oil to the ENDS first and work
toward the scalp.
- Leave this in your hair.
- 1-2 drops of safflower oil on dry hair is so small,
you won't notice it is there.
Doing the above as often as necessary will ensure your
dry hair will have the proper amount of humectants to
attract and reatin moisture. The key is that a small
amount will go a long way.
How To Deal With Dandruff
Some are of the opinion that at the early stages of
hair loss, dandruff begins to increase. However, an
increase in the amount of dandruff does not necessarily
mean that there is a "cause-effect" relationship
resulting in the thinning of hair.
You should think of excessive dandruff as a warning
sign as far as the health of the hair is concerned.
Dandruff is made up of bits of dead skin that peel
away from the scalp as a result of the effects of metabolism.
Normally, dandruff, in its early stages of growth, is
not visible to the naked eye. It becomes visible only
after enlarging into pieces of dead skin (what we normally
call "dandruff") as a result of the propagation
of bacteria and/or problems with seborrhoeic scalp conditions.
Persons suffering from prolonged dandruff are said
to have a dandruff ailment. This type of ailment, accompanied
by itchiness, can lead to eczema if it worsens. Suppressing
the propagation of bacteria is one means of dealing
with fatty dandruff. This is because bacteria is one
of the causes of this condition.
If possible, try to shampoo on a daily basis to prevent
bacterial propagation. One effective means of dealing
with dandruff is to disinfect the scalp area with commercially
available medicated shampoos specifically designed for
dandruff removal. However, daily shampooing can lead
to eczema for persons who suffer from dry scalps. Shampooing
once every three days may be ideal for such persons.
Persons who suffer from persistent, hard-to-cure dandruff
are urged to consult a skin specialist.
Boost the shine of your hair
Once your hair is completely dry, finish it off with
a cool blast of air to seal the cuticle. The reason?
If the cuticles are ragged, there is no shine...
Foods that seem to be harmful to your hair
There are some foods that you should avoid and replace
them with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Why? To ensure that the hair that is forming beneath
the surface of your scalp is healthy.
So, the foods to avoid include too many sweets, chocolate,
cakes and cookies. Unfortunately, these favorites simply
don't help your hair.
Hair drying and the brush
The worst thing you can do if you color your
own hair is to apply the permanent color throughout
your hair every time you color. You know how vulnerable
your hair is while it is wet. Using the brush
can really do some damage.
So, after you shampoo your hair, blot it dry
with a towel and then try to detangle it with
your fingers. Don't use the brush! This is the
time when you can stretch the strands and weaken
them to the point where they snap.
When you brush your wet hair you can also cause
frizzing to occur. Don't pick up the brush until
your hair is somewhere between damp and dry and
then use the blow dryer and a round brush until
it is styled and completely dry.
Instant bigger volume of hair
Do you have long hair and you'd like
more volume?
Towel your hair dry and then pull it up on the top of
your head. Secure with a fat "elastic" (that
won't damage or crease your hair ) and then blow dry
the scalp hair until it is dry.
This will give you plenty of volume
with little effort.
How to have your hair style last longer
You probably noticed that when you go to the salon
to have your hair done, it seems to last for days at
a time. The reason for this is that the stylist has
taken a great deal of time and care to style it right
on day one. So the next time you wash your hair, schedule
the time to carefully blow dry it, set it etc. A quick
wash and go just isn't the same thing.
Shiny Hair
Did you know that your hair needs Vitamin E for
shine?
You can get this much needed vitamin by incorporating
brown rice, nuts, wheat germ and leafy green vegetables
into your diet.