Summer is the time to relax and have some fun! Everyone loves to go to the pool and beach. Spending time out in the beautiful hot sunny weather is just the thing to do. Unfortunately this can lead to hair damage. Here are some tips to help prevent damage to your hair as you are enjoying your summer.
• Wear a hat or scarf if you are going to be in the sun for a long time. If you do not want to wear anything on your head then apply leave in conditioner with sunscreen. If you forget to do this you can put regular sunscreen in your hair. You have to make sure you wash it with a deep cleansing shampoo when you get home.
• Limit the use of blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons. These are all “hot “items. Your hair is already exposed to more heat than usual. You don’t want to add any more than necessary.If you do choose to use a “hot” item use some leave in conditioner before you use item.
• Shampooing can strip moisture from your hair. Try washing it less often. You can condition it every day. Hair chemicals can also take away moisture. Limit the use of bleach, color, relaxers, chemical straighteners, etc.
• Staying hydrated is important for your health and your hair! Drink plenty of water and have a balanced diet. Don’t cut fat and protein too much in your diet.Believe it or not it will show in your hair.
• Before going into the pool or ocean wet your hair. This will help decrease the absorption of the chlorinated and salty water. Rinse your hair when you get out of pool or ocean too. The effects of the chlorinated water are easier to prevent than to remove.
• When hair gets dry sometimes it can get very frizzy. If you are dealing with frizzy hair you can braid it, knot it, or put it in a bun to help contain frizzies. Putting conditioner on the frizzy areas and putting your hair up while you sleep will help moisturize the dry areas of your hair.
• Hair grows faster in the warmer weather. You should get your hair trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. Your stylist can also suggest the best shampoo and conditioner for you to use to maintain moisture through the summer months.
I hope these suggestions will help you to have beautiful healthy hair all summer long!
Since I wrote a post about this season’s hottest hair colors, I thought I’d it follow it up with an informative post about how to actually choose the right hair color for your skin tone (thanks to a fellow reader!). Whether you’re a natural blonde, brunette, or redhead, you can pretty much change to any hair color as long as you follow some strict guidelines.
SKIN TONE
All complexions consist of two skin tone categories: warm skin tones and cool skin tones.
WARM SKIN TONES
If you have a yellow or golden undertone, you fall under the warm category. Therefore, hair colors that have a warm undertone will look much better on you than a cool undertone color. So how can you tell if you have a warm skin tone? Simply look at the veins in your arms in the day light. If the veins appear to be green, then your complexion is warm.And don’t forget that this rule doesn’t only apply to hair but everything else in between such as makeup and clothing!
COOL SKIN TONES
If you have pink or blue skin undertones, you have a cool skin tone. This means that hair colors with cool undertones will look better on you. To see if your skin tone is cool, take a look at the veins in your arms during daylight and if they are blue, then you have a cool complexion.
TIPS
COOL TONE COLORS
WARM TONE COLORS
- If you’re dying your hair for the first time, head to your local salon for better results. Plus, they’ll be able to match you with your perfect hair color.
- If you’re a pro at dying your hair at home (you’ve done it a few times), don’t forget that all dye boxes now tell you whether the color is warm or cool.
- There are always exceptions to the rules, such as combining warm and cool tones and using them as dimensional colors, but again, I would suggest you get this done by a professional
- Can’t figure out what your skin tone is? As a rule of thumb, most people are actually cool toned.
Hair. Most women can’t live with it, and they certainly can’t live without it. It seems that every woman has complaints about their own hair. Straight-haired women long for luscious curls and curly-haired women long for sleek, straight locks. However, when summer comes around, everyone tries to find a way to keep their hair up, out of their faces and off their necks, especially for those fancy, summer evening soirees and nights out on the town. The solution to all of this is finding yourself the perfect summer updo hairstyles that flatter your face shape, hair type and outfit. Here are some suggestions to get the ball rolling.
For curly-haired dames, a great updo hairstyle idea is the textured coif. This way, you don’t have to fight your unruly curls or frizz from the summer humidity. Just pin your curls up with several bobby pins or hair plaits low on the back of your neck. Use a little bit of hairspray to keep the curls in place, and you have a ready-made, elegant, flapper-girl coif to compliment your curls.
Another option when it comes to updo hairstyles for summer is the undone bun. This is perfect for all types of hair and requires very little effort. All you have to do is gather all your hair up, pull it back and pin it up in a high bun. Then, take a few well-placed strands out of the bun and let them hang down sort of messily (but chic) around your face. You can rock this updo after a day at the beach or while dressing yourself up for a fancy evening out.
If you have long, sleek, stick-straight hair, then a great option for you is the ballerina bun. Prep your hair with anti-frizz, straightening serum, and then gather it all up high on the back of your head and slowly twist it into a bun. The key to this look is eliminating all the frizz, so spray the bun with some hairspray to keep the top flat and frizz-less. With every strand perfectly in place, the ballerina bun will show off your beautiful face.
For curly-haired women or straight-haired gals, the ponytail is always a classic fallback option, though it is definitely one of the simpler updo hairstyles. Pull your hair back into a sleek ponytail. A low ponytail that cascades down the side of your shoulder is elegant, but if you want to draw focus to a nice pair of earrings or a necklace, pull the hair up into a higher one. Variations on the ponytail include side-swept bangs, or clipping your bangs back for a poof on top of your head. Once again, use hairspray or serum to control the frizz.
Last but not least, curly-haired or straight-haired women can always rock a side braid. Brush your hair out, and pull it elegantly into one long braid on one side of your head. If loose, shorter strands fall out of the braid and hang around your face, it only adds to the effortless elegance of the look. The side-braid is great for a daytime look, but can also be easily glammed up for an evening event.
This summer, there are endless possibilities in updo hairstyles, no matter what type of hair you have, or what your personal style is. Experiment will all of these ideas and more!
As a season marked by fashion revivals, it’s no surprise that some of the hottest hair trends for the summer of 2011 happen to be updated versions of classic styles. Much of this is driven by celebrities who sometimes take inspiration from the fashion trends of yesteryear. As such, here are some of the most popular cuts and hair colors for the hottest months of the year.
Long hair is always popular, but this year the way it is styled will take precedence over the way it is cut. For example, first appearing on various fashion runways this spring, the summer beehive is back in vogue, albeit a bit more relaxed than its predecessor. Jennifer Lopez was one of the first celebrities to sport the updated beehive this year.
Another new trend for long hair this summer is the braided topknot. Combining two popular hair trends of the past three years, the braided topknot recently appeared on the Sass and Bide spring runway to compliment their summer tribal fashion line. While some styles combine multiple braids, the basic hairstyle consists of a single French braid running up the back of the hair, finished off with a messy topknot. Many celebrities have sported variations of this hairstyle recently.
For a more casual long hair look, the double hair knot is a soft, summery look that is perfect for almost any facial shape. The look is essentially an undone braid sitting at the nape of the neck, and incorporates elements of texture and contour to maintain a fresh look.
Medium hair has been dominated by long bobs, but summer 2011 styles will feature a twist on the outgrown bob – literally. Loose waves that just graze the shoulders will add a feminine sophistication to your hairstyle. Bobs with loose waves and enhanced volume can be done in both fully stylized as well as more relaxed varieties, offering something for just about every woman.
Extremely short hair will be another trend in 2011, with the pixie crop emerging as the favored short hairstyle. Celebrities like Emma Watson and Carey Mulligan have sported this look in the past, but unlike 2010′s pixie cut, which was long in the front and short in the back, this style is daringly short all over.
Full, bold bangs will also be in vogue this year. One popular variation involves pairing this style with a sleek bob, and all lengths and styles of hair have seen the reemergence of the fringe. Long and oval face shapes are best suited for these bangs.
Colors can be as extreme as the summer temperatures, and two of the most popular shades at the moment are vibrant red and pale blond colors. The rarity of these colors adds to their appeal, and in general the best shades should be bold without appearing unnatural. Both of these colors look especially great on women with fair complexions.
With as much variety for hair as there is for fashion, the summer of 2011 should prove to be a fun-filled season of experimentation for fashion divas everywhere.
Looking forward to turning heads this summer with some neat highlights? The trendy summer highlights promise you just that.
It’s summertime and a makeover is in order. The easiest way to look fab is to get some highlights. Summer’s all about colour and fun. So get creative with hues that enhance your looks. The summer colour palette throws out unlimited options – strawberry, pastels, platinum blonde and more! To get it right make sure they complement your skin tone and eye colour. Quick tip – if the veins on your wrist look green, you belong to the warm group. If it is blue, you belong to the cool group.
The Colours of Summer
One of the coolest hair look doing the rounds is the surfer look. It imitates the surfers who spend so much time in the sun that their hair remains dark at the roots, gradually getting lighter towards the ends. If you are a brunette, going all blonde is a no-no. What you can do is go lighter at the ends.
Another colour that is working its magic this summer is platinum blonde. However, tread with caution as this needs to be touched up every month, so that the roots don’t show. If you don’t like the fuss and want something less pricey for your blonde hair, beige-gold is the answer.
One tip for summer is to use highlights sparingly, whatever colour it is because highlights work best when they contrast with darker shades. Bold shades are ‘in’ this season. Think purple, pink, red, green and even orange. Red works for both warm and cool tones. The trick is to pick the right shade. Chicas with green eyes will look spectacular with bold red highlights. Pink undertones in your skin calls for auburn over red.
Summer Colour Care
To keep your highlights looking fresh in summer, avoid washing your hair frequently and using too much shampoo. The sun is unkind to coloured hair so take care to cover your hair when you are out in the sun. If you swim, chlorine and salt water can both harm your hair. To keep your hair colour safe, wash your hair in fresh water and use a conditioner before getting into the water.
There are a number of specialized salons in Atlanta which will take care of your beauty and hair care needs. You can find details about the services at these salons online and schedule an appointment according to your convenience.
These days a good majority of women are putting on shorter hair in order to compensate for less time in the morning to work on the hairdo, but for the spring of 2011, look for longer locks on women, even the working woman.
Women are coming to terms with the fact that longer hair can actually be easily cared for while shorter hair may take extra work in order to tame those curls or to set the hair in the spikes that look nice. Flat short do’s are becoming don’ts for spring of 2011, with a far softer and more feminine look coming to the fore.
Long soft curls or long sleek locks with a bit of body are making the scene at the workplace and in the home and gym. Long hair can be easy care, it simply requires a style that permits you to finger comb and go like some of those tousled short do’s used to be.
The second reason why short hair is making it’s way out and slightly longer styles are coming into play in 2011 is that this year, its all about movement. The slight sway that longer hair can offer. Styles are going to appear to be moving even if they are well locked into place with gels or sprays. Clever cutting styles and easy techniques to add height and volume will make even the most well styled and laid down hair appear to have movement.
Another important concept for 2011 is a brand new look called the candy floss texture and style. Its very soft, extremely feminine to view and has a very matte finish to it, rather than a high gloss type style. A spray of sea salt or salt water is offering this great new look and then the hair is backcombed to achieve the effect of softly flowing hair even if its been gelled into place with a vengeance.
The soft side part or a center parting is back in style with the pouf that was last year on its way out again, but along with the part comes a soft fringe or a blunt cut set of bangs that will lend some softness and some swing to the style that you’re sporting.The newest look is an arc cut bangs that add some swing and some softness, gently framing the face. This type bangs though can be difficult to maintain so if you’re not someone who regularly makes it in for a haircut, you’ll want to consider a blunt cut bang in order to get the effect a bit more longer lasting and low maintenance.
Your hair almost directly reflects who you are, so if you start to develop hair problems it can be very stressful. Beautiful hair does not just happen it takes hard work, careful planning and good vitamins. Your diet plays a huge role in your hairs development, growth and overall health.
Things like free radicals can wear on your hair leading to breakage and slow growth, this can be very harmful to healthy hair. Vitamins like C, A and E can help fight these free radicals and keep your hair healthy and full of life, this means faster growth and more strength. So the next time you see a piece of fruit don’t pass it up, your hair will thank you. The food you eat can also directly affect your scalp like the amounts of oil it produces or blood flow to the root of the hair, so try to avoid fried foods and eat plenty of vegetables.
Overall the most important vitamin for your hair to keep up proper health is Vitamin B, there are 13 different vitamin B’s in total. It is great for your hair, skin and nails, it help make them more healthy. It helps control the building, development and growth of proteins that create hair, which means stronger hair. It has also been shown to help your hair grey slower, while retaining more volume.
Other things like silica, iodine and folic acid help your hair too, these minerals are very important. Certain amino acids help in hair development and overall strand strength as well, stronger hair means less breaks. Iodine can help you keep moisture longer, moisture is key when it comes to health. Zinc helps regulate the oils in your scalp, which is important over oily glands can clog the scalp causing the scalp to become unhealthy. Many of the minerals act as building block supplements to help you develop stronger protein bonds, this means strong faster growing hair.
Once this happens you will be stronger have more volume and style much easier, your hair will also look and feel better. When looking for a healthy scalp the process could take time, which is to be expected. Normally you start to see changes in your hair around 3 to 4 weeks with the best results coming after 6 weeks, but it really depends on the person. Eating healthy while taking vitamins will improve your chances of success, so keep this in mind.
Taking care of yourself does take time, but with the proper diet and hair vitamins your should be able to get the gorgeous look in as little as a few months. A proper diet and exercise does help but is not required, so you will have to find what works for you. Once you get the style you have always dreamed about you will look and feel like a different person.
In our opinion vitamins for healthy hair do the most good and will help quickly. This is key in hair loss to stop hair fall and promote new hair growth and healthy hair.
It is true that these days we have multiple products to choose from for our hair. Yet, why would we choose a professional hair product instead of the cheaper, nonprofessional products? As a cosmetologist I have spent a lot of time researching the quality of professional salon products versus the cheaper, mass marketed, nonprofessional products. Professional hair products are tested extensively to ensure safety, quality, high concentration, and effectiveness for hair. They always come with a money back guarantee which speaks volumes.
Products are tested on live models to assure that their testimonial always has the result desired. Not only do consumers use these products, but stylists use them in the beauty salons and give their expert opinions back to the companies about the quality rendered. Stylist’s opinions are used to review the marketed products, and we stylists can be very favourable or critical because an excellent hair product used on a client’s hair is essential to a stylist’s customer retention.
Companies offer toll free numbers that a consumer can call for any questions about a professional product, which is also a guarantee of quality also. Nonprofessional hair products are made for mass production and therefore they are not of exceptional quality.
Many of these products have high concentrations of alcohol, detergents, and other harsh chemicals in them that can damage the hair and skin. Along with drying out the hair and skin, these can strip out perms and salon color from your hair. Many of these products are not truly ph balanced for the hair, and can leave it dull and drab, or even fly away.
Mass manufactured department store hair products have heavy concentrations of wax substances in them also, which can lead to hair loss. The hair loss is caused due to build up of the wax additives in the product that accumulate on the scalp. This can smother the hair follicle and the ultimate result is hair loss. I have witnessed this hair loss many times with new clients who have been using these cheaper versions of shampoos and conditioners.
At first the hair products that claim luxurious shine and manageability seem to work. After several shampoos and conditioning treatments however, the wax buildup is evident from the dull lifeless hair and greasy scalp. It will take a salon clarifying treatment to remove the wax build up from the hair and scalp.
Nonprofessional hair products are not tested thoroughly enough, tried, and proven for the health and beauty of the hair and scalp. That is why they are offered at a cheaper price. You get more value in the long run when you pay a little more for a better quality, highly concentrated, professionally tested product, that is guaranteed to give you the results you are looking for.
I have personally tested both kinds of products on my own hair to experience the difference in quality first hand. My research still proves that professional products work better for the hair and scalp versus their less expensive counterparts.
These days a good majority of women are putting on shorter hair in order to compensate for less time in the morning to work on the hairdo, but for the spring of 2011, look for longer locks on women, even the working woman.
Women are coming to terms with the fact that longer hair can actually be easily cared for while shorter hair may take extra work in order to tame those curls or to set the hair in the spikes that look nice. Flat short do’s are becoming don’ts for spring of 2011, with a far softer and more feminine look coming to the fore.
Long soft curls or long sleek locks with a bit of body are making the scene at the workplace and in the home and gym. Long hair can be easy care, it simply requires a style that permits you to finger comb and go like some of those tousled short do’s used to be.
The second reason why short hair is making it’s way out and slightly longer styles are coming into play in 2011 is that this year, its all about movement. The slight sway that longer hair can offer. Styles are going to appear to be moving even if they are well locked into place with gels or sprays. Clever cutting styles and easy techniques to add height and volume will make even the most well styled and laid down hair appear to have movement.
Another important concept for 2011 is a brand new look called the candy floss texture and style. Its very soft, extremely feminine to view and has a very matte finish to it, rather than a high gloss type style. A spray of sea salt or salt water is offering this great new look and then the hair is backcombed to achieve the effect of softly flowing hair even if its been gelled into place with a vengeance.
The soft side part or a center parting is back in style with the pouf that was last year on its way out again, but along with the part comes a soft fringe or a blunt cut set of bangs that will lend some softness and some swing to the style that you’re sporting.The newest look is an arc cut bangs that add some swing and some softness, gently framing the face. This type bangs though can be difficult to maintain so if you’re not someone who regularly makes it in for a haircut, you’ll want to consider a blunt cut bang in order to get the effect a bit more longer lasting and low maintenance.
We all remember our first prom and our last prom we went to. With the upcoming prom season coming into season, let’s take a look at the latest 2011 fashion trends. Many teenager girls are busy at this time, we are going to look at a few fashion trends to help you. We will cover dress styles and color and what will be hot and not. Spring is a pound us and we are all reading the latest fashion magazines for the next hot prom dress.
It is not fun to be the last-minute shopper, crammed into a department store fighting for your dream dress with hundreds of other girls. We will take a look to get a head start on what style and color to choose. This season you have a fabulous array of colors to choose from. Green, teal, fuchsia, pink and yellow are the most popular colors of the season. Choosing a hue to match your color tone is a must for any diva girl to look her best. Cozy and snug tones of yellow, coral and pink are very superb for enhancing an all organic produced tan. While very nice colors are ordinarily matching on peach undertones.
More trends include, bold patterns like stripes and floral print, bright colors or black or white, Pinafores, prairie look new wave, slouchy style mini dresses, as well as empire waist baby-doll dresses. They are back in style again. Hair styles for Prom 2011 include all about relaxed, casual look. Prim up dos have been long replaced by long waves pinned back, braids, twists, romantic, soft up dos and messy buns. If you are unsure of any the listed above. Why not try the half-up/half-down prom hairstyles. Not everyone has long flowing hair. Why not look at the short hair trends for Prom. Short hair is sassy and sophisticated. Matched with the right dress and jewelry it can steal the show. A side note on classic prom up dos. Are you more classy than sassy, more mild than wild?
The classic prom hairstyles include mostly up dos featured on the celebrity red carpet. If up dos is just not your style. What law is written you have to go with that style? The long and wavy prom hairstyle looks very gorgeous and is a very hot trend for prom 2011.
I hope this article has helped you get a head start on some of the 2011 Prom trends. If you need a Prom Dress for 2011 to match your style please visit us.
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Frizzy hair can be a problem for women, especially those with curly hair who live in warm or humid climates. Before you even leave your home, your beautiful hair style can start to fall apart and make you look disheveled. You can wear your hair in a ponytail, but the situation can bring down your confidence and spoil your style.
Besides humidity, there are many causes for frizzy hair, the main one being that your hair lacks moisture. It’s very important to use a cream conditioner after shampooing so that your hair can retain moisture. Keep in mind that excessive use of shampoo is bad for your hair because it causes your hair to lose its natural oils. For best results, wash your hair twice weekly.
Applying excessive heat with a flat iron or blow dryer everyday can add to the problem. The frequent use of hair dryers can not only make your hair look brittle, but can cause split ends as well. Styling your hair twice a week with the help of a heat protecting product is sufficient to reduce the frizz, keep you looking your best and lock in moisture.
Another cause of frizz is using chemicals or a lot of products to color, treat or manage your hair. While using these products may make you feel or look better temporarily, they tend to damage in the long run. Therefore, you should try to cut back on the use of styling products and talk to your colorist about how often he or she recommends doing color treatments so that you damage your hair as little as possible. A monthly deep conditioning can also help to reduce frizz for color treated hair and a small amount of gel can help control damaged hair.
Another method of getting rid of frizzy hair is to stop using a hairbrush. Using a wide-tooth comb is a better option because it does not break the strands, cause split ends or cause frizz. One of the best ways to detangle your locks is to run your fingers through them gently while in the shower and then pat dry with a towel as opposed to rubbing dry.
No matter where we live or how well we take care of ourselves, we all have to deal with frizz from time to time, but that doesn’t mean that we should let it take over our day. This is a problem that can be remedied with a bit of patience and care. We hope that our suggestions will help you out. Good luck.
2011 brings really good news in fashion; replete with femininity. No matter what the weather may be, the season promises plenty of accessories to keep hair under control, looking feminine, and out of the way! Check out a few of the most interesting accessories spotted on the runways. The most stylish hair-accessories serve as the best source of inspiration for those who are eager to dress up their locks with an additional glam detail.
What’s topping the Hair Accessories?
Flower Hair Accessories
The idea that accessories should emphasize femininity seems to be dominant among hair stylists that have chosen floral hair accessories. Floral designs are extremely popular among those who are crazy both for the creativity and natural stuffs too. Also, what’s trendy for these accessories is that they also come in a variety of styles and materials -metal, elastic, ribbon, plastic and are adorned with lace, beads, jewels and bows. You can also find them adorned with exotic feathers, leaves and foliage. A great advantage of these types of hair accessories is that in many cases you can create a stylish alternative yourself.
Hair Clip
With the use of hair clips you can give a new definition to your hairstyle as well as a classy vintage touch. This trend can be easily adopted to take a simple casual hairstyle to the next level without having to turn to complex hair styling techniques. Now it’s easier to show off your refined style and charisma by embracing some of the best and stylish hair clips.
Headbands
Headbands are for all ages! In order to spot the best headbands make sure you skim through the endless selection of varieties available on the market. Cheer yourself up with the cute headbands and hair bows that are perfect to pair with your messy or super-elegant locks.
The Beauty of your Locks
Immerse into the realm of sparkling accessories enhancing the beauty of your locks with a suave twist. With details such as bows, jewels, and flowers, hair-accessories are enough to turn to any simple hairstyle into one that is more elegant and sophisticated. So, prepare your look for a special event with the help of these stylish accessories and let your accessories speak for your look and graceful allure.
The style as well as the types of hair-accessories used is greatly influenced by your personality and outfit. When elegance is the dominant aspect of your outfit the hair-accessories are generally subtle while when a fashion statement is the main intention, the hair accessories can go a bit bolder.
Having healthy hair is easier once you know what effects hair and what choices you can make to support you hair in being healthy. To have healthy hair there are factors you have to consider from the inside and from the outside.
Inside factors include anything that is going on inside your body. This includes the kinds of things you are ingesting (food, beverages, thoughts), what form of release you have established (exercise, yoga, breath work, being outside, laughter, fun) and if you are in a state of health and balance. The three biggest inside factors that affect your hair are stress, hormones and medication.
Outside factors include how you treat your hair, what you do to your hair (color, straighten, blow drying), environmental factors (pollution, ozone layer, air conditioning, artificial heat, chlorine) and weather (sun, wind, humidity, cold).
In this article we are going to focus on the outside factors and what you can do to support your hair in being healthy.
How You Treat Your Hair
Begin in the shower, what shampoo and conditioner do you use? It needs to be quality. Professional products are usually best. A product with keratin and moisture does wonders for anyone with chemically treated hair. Keratin is a form of protein and protein will rebuild your hair from the inside out. Moisture will protect your hair on the surface. It is crucial to have quality products for quality hair.
If you brush your hair when wet, switch to a comb. Hair is most elastic when wet, and if your hair is weak or vulnerable, it can overstretch and break when it’s wet. Just take care. Combing is more forgiving.
Next, use product in your hair if you plan on using any kind of heat. Product will help protect your hair. If you are blow drying, put your product on, then finish getting ready or eat breakfast and let your hair air dry for a bit. When you do blow dry, start on warm to get your hair 70 to 90 percent dry, then switch to hot heat. Use the heat as a styling tool, to give your hair a finished, polished look.
Don’t wash your hair everyday. This is super for your scalp and hair. You can use hair power and a quick freshening spray on your non-wash days, in combination with a quick blow dry on hot, to reshape your hair. Over time, this will make a huge impact of the health of your hair. Less washing means less styling. Less styling is less wear and tear on your hair.
What You Do To Your Hair
If you color or straighten your hair it is important to give back to your hair. You need to do all that we have just covered, not as an option, but as a practice of how to treat your hair. Also ask your stylist about gloss for coloring. It is safe and effective and feels wonderful. Your hair will shine.
Environmental Factors
Be aware of the environmental factors you can control. Nourish your hair with oils if you are in artificial heat or air.
Weather Factors
Put fresh water in your hair, then conditioner, then a cap on if you are getting in chlorinated water. Treat you hair to a deep conditioning treatment if you live in an area with extreme weather. Wear hats if you are out in the sun or cold.
Now that you know what factors affect your hair you can make choices to be nice to your body from the inside. Use quality products to nourish and protect your hair from heat, weather and daily life. Don’t wash everyday and take care to take care.
Nichole Ekman is a hairstylist and educator. She is also the founder of hairgoodness.com, a resource for hairstylist who want to practice the sacred aspects of hair. Nichole practices and teaches ‘Sacred Scalp Massage’ and other ways to connect in a deep, meaningful way in the world of beauty.
“Hair brings one’s self image into focus; it is vanity’s proving ground. Hair is terribly personal, a tangle of mysterious prejudices”
- Shana Alexander.
Healthy hair is the crucial accessory which adds to the overall beauty of a woman or a man. One should keep the hair in healthy condition and maintain in order to get lustrous, damage free, shiny and lush locks.
In order to overcome these woes one can simply follow certain advices which will not only help one’s tresses to grow but also to cure damaged hair.
Combing the wet hair is not advisable as they are more prone to breaking. Always allow the hair to dry. Using proper bristles is the key to enhance blood circulation to hair root which facilitates growth.
Deep conditioning of this is necessary once in every 10 days because of which the hair shaft and strands become strong. Along with strengthening it also helps in opening of cuticles so that essential nutrients and ingredients can penetrate and nourish to get healthy growth.
Washing the hair is the best way to keep it clean and dirt free. Oily scalp and hair follicles tend to attract more dust and dirt which clogs the root end. This can lead to itchy, scaly skin that may hamper the growth. Ensure that the hairbrush and hair clips are devoid of old dirt and residues. It may be advisable to clean the comb and brush with a proper cleanser.
Split hair can be another problem which hinders growth; hence intermediate hair cutting ensures long gleaming healthy hair. The ends of hair are more porous due to rough handling, coloring, perming and exposure to heat appliances and as a result the hair fails to grow further.
It is rightly said that you are what you eat, the main crux to get healthy hair is to have a balanced meal which includes leafy vegetables, cereals, citrus fruits, milk products, spinach, apricots, whole grains etc. Food rich in iron and zinc is essential in faster and growth; hence one should supplement meals with iron and zinc rich ingredients.
Ayurveda herbs like brahmi, amalaki, bhringaraj, rosemary, lavender and hibiscus are known to provide excellent tonic for this tuff. These herbs help stimulating the hair follicles thereby promoting hair growth. They even retard premature hair graying and thinning. Above all stress reduction is additional benefit of Ayurveda herbs which help in getting beautiful, shiny and healthy hair naturally.
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Hairstyles continue to evolve year after year. Some classic styles remain, and some trends become outdated and become a thing of the past. For 2011, adventure is the bottom line when it comes to hairstyles. Here are some of the trends to look forward to in 2011.
Short hair will be a big trend in 2011. Over the last 5 years, short hairstyles started to become more popular. Celebrities who are known for their long tresses have chopped their hair off and opted for a more stylish, easy to wear short do. Short hair is easy to maintain, and depending on the cut, can either flatter one’s features or go against them and make the woman look outdated. Short hair for women can range from very short like close to the scalp to a simple bob. Whatever your choice maybe, it is important to find one which can give you plenty of options in terms of styling as well as one that is just right for your face shape. Not all women can wear every length and style as there are some short hair trends that definitely chooses its wearer. One tip is to discuss what you like with your hairdresser. That way, he could incorporate it in finding something that will work for you.
Another big thing would be the bangs. From delicate side-swept, to edgy fringes, to even a bit wavy ones, bangs will be all over the place this year. Bangs essentially makes the wearer look younger and more modern.
Curls, which never really went out of style, will be another biggie next year. The curls for 2011 are predicted to be shorter and more adventurous. They also will be rounder, and more defined as opposed to mere sexy waves we have seen in the past.
Are you getting ready for 2011? Prepare to chop your hair off to a more adventurous style.
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When it comes to your tresses, both the internal and external treatment you provide are of equal importance. It means that both the quality of your diet and of the products you put on your hair have to be considered.
It is important to drink enough water, because water makes your hair not only supple and soft, but also silky and shiny. So, don’t wait until you feel thirsty! Just keep drinking water!
Dietitians recommend a diet rich in protein for healthy hair, since hair consists of primarily protein. Eating protein rich foods like fish, meat, milk and cheese will give your hair more strength, while preventing it from breaking and splitting. Put eggs also on your menu! However they’re served up, scrambled, fried, boiled, eggs are one of the best protein sources one can find.
Minerals are also vital for healthy hair. Let’s take a closer look at their roles: iron carries oxygen to the hair, zinc prevents hair loss, while copper improves the natural color of your hair. To get sufficient iron, do include red meat and dark green vegetables in your diet. Your hair can receive the needed amount of zinc from meat and seafood. Fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds, meat and liver are a precious source of copper. By the way, low-fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt contain calcium, an important mineral for hair growth.
Because vitamins help in the growth of your hair you must ensure that your diet includes all the necessary ones. Vitamin A, found especially in carrots is good for skin and keeps your scalp healthy. Including fruit, vegetables, cereals, eggs, milk and bread in your daily diet you supply your body with vitamin B and C, which are ideal for hair growth and color.
And don’t forget to exercise! Along with a healthy hair diet, this will ensure that blood flows properly to your scalp, helping your hair to grow.
On the other side, you have to take care externally of your tresses. Nothing can be better than making use of top-class shampoos, conditioners, styling products and color support under the expert eye of skillful salon teams.
It follows that the most effective way to get healthy hair is through a healthy diet doubled harmoniously by the use of high-quality hair care products praised by professionals
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Do you have a lot of Christmas parties to attend this year? After a long day at work the last thing you want to do is come home and have to do your hair! Here is a easy way for us women with curly hair . . . Watch and learn
It really is the most wonderful time of the year. And this past week I’ve been enjoying receiving in the mail the Christmas issues of all my favorite magazines. I’m loving all the holiday hair tips and have noticed one fun new theme in all the suggestions: jewelry. What could be better than putting something sparkly in your hair for that holiday party or event?
I’ve seen two great suggestions in the jewelry direction. First is a bejeweled headband. This means you could style your hair like normal. Use your blow dryer and curling iron and maybe put in a few more curls than normal. Then simply top it with a special sparkly headband that matches or coordinates with the color of your outfit. That definitely sounds easy enough for anyone to do.
The second idea is some well placed jewelry in your hair. Clip your locks up with a barrette or comb that has stones or something even more flashy on it. Or try a pin or stick for something really different. These accessories would be beautiful with flowing curls (might require even more quality time with your curling iron than normal but worth it!) or an evening bun.
One particular style really caught my eye for those of you with medium to long, curly or wavy hair. Start by twisting and pinning your hair up with bobby pins (i.e. pin curls). Leave the pins in for half an hour and finish off with your blow dryer with diffuser attached to make sure everything is dry. Take the pins out and finger comb if you’d like. Just don’t use a comb or brush on the hair as it will make it frizzy. Then bring the tendrils up and work into a loose bun. It looks very sophisticated.
Whatever you are doing for the holidays, spending some extra time making your hair look great is always worth it. Holiday parties are a great excuse to try new and different styles with your hair.
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Hair. Most women can’t live with it, and they certainly can’t live without it. It seems that every woman has complaints about their own hair. Straight-haired women long for luscious curls and curly-haired women long for sleek, straight locks. However, when summer comes around, everyone tries to find a way to keep their hair up, out of their faces and off their necks, especially for those fancy, summer evening soirees and nights out on the town. The solution to all of this is finding yourself the perfect summer updo hairstyles that flatter your face shape, hair type and outfit. Here are some suggestions to get the ball rolling.
