Hair Care for all ages

Don't You Have 15 Minutes to Take Care of Your Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:13:00 +0000

All that you need is 15 minutes a day!!!!! to take care of your hair and you can have long everlasting healthy hair, Sounds amazing, yes to me as well. Well if you can dedicate 15 minutes a day and follow the procedure given in the following link you will have no hair problems.

15 Minutes A Day

A large percentage of all the information regarding hair care and styling usually only caters to women. This is probably because women are perceived t

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:32:00 +0000

A large percentage of all the information regarding hair care and styling usually only caters to women. This is probably because women are perceived to be more self-conscious and concerned about their tresses than men. But of course, this does not in any way mean that men do not care about their hair at all.

Below is an outline of the basic hair care routine for men and excellent techniques on how to go about this.

Type

Know your hair type. Before you can decide on the proper routine for caring for it, you first need to know what type you have. The basic types of are dry, oily and normal. If you have dry hair, which is usually a result of inactive oil glands, you will need to wash your hair with a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. You also need to have a monthly hot oil treatment to give it a lustrous shine.

For normal, it is enough to make use of a regular shampoo and conditioner. But if you have oily hair, you need to find products that are specifically designed for it.

Shampoo and Conditioner

Shampoo and condition the right way. Using warm water, wet your hair and then apply a small amount of shampoo. Gently massage the shampoo into your scalp and then work your way down towards the strands. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

As for conditioning, you should also apply a small amount on your hair after you are done shampooing it. Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse thoroughly, this time with cool water to help close up the hair cuticles. Blot dry it with a soft towel. Avoid rubbing vigorously because doing so can contribute to hair breakage and cuticle damage. Also, avoid washing your hair on a daily basis because this can strip your hair off essential oils that it needs to keep itself looking great and healthy.

Combing

Opt for combing instead of brushing. Combing minimizes damage and tangles. Use a wide toothed comb to comb your hair starting from the roots to the ends in a downward motion.

Hair Styling

Do not overdo with styling products. Use hairsprays, gels, mousse or style sticks sparingly. Apply only a small amount. It is always better to have a hairstyle that moves and breathes instead of one that is stuck neatly onto your scalp. Use only high quality products that will be gentle enough.

Use high quality equipment like Corioliss flat irons. These irons are great because they are made of high standard materials and will not cause hair breakage or damage to your mane. Corioliss flat irons are especially useful if you want to have long straight hair, which has always been a common hair trend among men. Just be sure that you know the proper ways of using this equipment so you will be able to maximize its efficiency.

Great hair contributes to a pleasing physical appearance and high self-confidence. This makes its care a concern that is not solely for women but also for men.

Krystal is a professional hair stylist with Salon Hive Hair Tools Division

The little Story of Ron

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:25:00 +0000

Today I want to tell you about my friend Ron.

A few years ago, Ron was getting discouraged. He had a receding
hair line and a bald spot on the crown of his head that was getting
ever larger.

Ron decided to do something about his problem. He found a hair
transplant surgeon with a good reputation and made an appointment.
After consulting with the doctor, Ron scheduled his operation.

First the doctor fixed Ron's bald spot. He cut out a strip of skin
from Ron's scalp, and took hairs from there to implant into the top
of Ron's head. It was quite a bloody affair. Ron was in the
surgeon's chair over 15 hours that day. He had to take two days off
work to recover.

Over the next few months, Ron's bald spot filled in. He felt a lot
better about his looks. The biggest downside was the price- about
$4000 to fix his bald spot, not counting the time off work.

A few months later, Ron went back for another transplant to fill in
his receding hairline. This operation cost about the same as the
first one.

It's too bad I didn't know Ron back then. I could have let him read
the ebook "How To Naturally Regrow Lost Hair in 15 Minutes a Day"
and save himself a lot of pain and money.

If you'd like to deal with your problem for about 1/1000 of what Ron
paid for just one of his two transplants :

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Reasons for Grey Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:44:00 +0000

One of the most common subjects is gray hair, such as whatcauses it and how to get the original hair color back, so Iwant to address that issue today. Your hair contains a chemical called melanin whichdetermines how dark your hair is. Eventually the level ofmelanin starts dropping and your hair gets lighter.

So grayhair is actually "hair without color." This is the sameconcept as the pigment in your skin which determines howdark it is and makes it darker when you tan. Of course thedifference is that sun exposure will not help with themelanin in your hair. For some people the graying process starts as early astheir late 20s (think of comedian Steve Martin, who doesn'tlook much older now than he did 30 years ago due to goingprematurely gray).

For others this does not happen untilthe 50s or even 60s. So what to do about this, especially if you are turninggray before your time?One common thing people do is dye their hair, which workswell if done right. But it's easy to do it wrong and end upwith hair that is obviously dyed and looks unnatural(especially if your eyebrows or other hair is alreadygray).

It's also messy, and if you aren't careful, the dyewill get on your skin and stain it.An alternative to this is a product called "Youthair". Itcomes in liquid or creme form. The way it works is that itadds a pigment that combines with your hair to restore itcloser to the original color. This looks more natural sinceyour hair does not end up one solid color like jet black.Some people prefer to leave a little gray so it looks morenatural than a dye job.

I don't have any connection with the company that makes it-just search for "Youthair" and you'll find where you can orderit online.I learned about this from an ebook I recently read called"Grooming Secrets for Men." It's full of tips about how toimprove your appearance, look and feel better, make a goodfirst impression, take better care of your skin, hair, andteeth, and improve your overall health.

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Hair Removal Plus

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:21:00 +0000

Hello All,

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I have had many people asking me to suggest something that can be helpfull for hair removal with out pain. After lots of research I have found this one very good.
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Does Parasites Cause Hair Loss

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:38:00 +0000

Parasites are all around us on everything you touch , hold , eat and drink.
I would say on every object. They are not confined to third world countries; they are all around us. You can easily get them from your pets, dogs , from the grass in your garden or from eating food which someone prepared without washing their hands. Parasites live in your body and eat your food so that your hair does not get the necessary nutrients to thrive.

This is one of the reasons for hair loss. I hope you have understand now. Act fast and start cleaning up your house,pets,objects and others which can cause parasite to live longer. Wash your hands with hot water.

Make up your house at the same time your hair.

Have a great weekend.

Holiday Season

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:11:00 +0000

Having a holiday should be a relaxing time for both you and your hair. By following simple holiday tips, you will avoid any hairstyling nightmares and look after your locks while on holiday.

Always remember to protect your color while out in the sun
Tying your hair back will minimize damage

Use protective styling products to keep your hair fly-away free

Fun in the Sun

You should have your color done at least two weeks before going away so that the color will not instantly fade as soon as you hit the sun and surf.
Apply a deep leave in conditioner to your mid lengths and ends if you're out in the sun all day to protect and lock in moisture.
Keep your hair loosely tied back and under a hat. Hair grips and bands are a must have holiday item.
Use a color revival shampoo every other day to keep your hair color bright.
Extreme heat will cause your hair to expand, so to keep the frizz away, use a sun protection serum that will coat your strands and keep them in place.
Water Baby

Wet your hair with water before swimming to prevent too much chlorine and salt being absorbed.
You should always wash and shampoo any chlorine or salt water out of your hair as soon as you can after swimming. To prevent excess moisture from invading your hair shaft, make sure you nourish and seal in your cuticles with a pre-holiday treatment.
Get double use out of your sun-protection spray by making sure you apply it before and after swimming. The UV filters will help to screen out any seawater damage.

Ice Cold

Just because you're not holidaying in the sun doesn't mean your hair is not susceptible to damage.
Cold temperatures will weaken your hair and should be treated as you would when venturing into the sun.
Make sure to coat your hair with a protective serum to keep the elements out and the moisture in.
Find a Holiday Style!

Keep Away from Relaxers and Dyes

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:21:00 +0000

By Michelle Meadows

It's never a good sign when the hairdresser panics. That's what happened to Barbara Cabrera-Avila, 38, when she returned to the salon about six weeks after having her hair straightened a couple of years ago. The cause for alarm: several bald spots in the back of her head.

The Adelphi, Md., resident began having her curls straightened at the age of six so her hair would be easier to comb and style. She says over-processed hair likely played a role in her hair loss, and stress could have been a factor. What's certain is that three dermatologists advised her to take a break from hair straighteners, also known as relaxers.

Barbara says giving up the straight hair she had grown comfortable with wasn't easy. After all, people's personal preferences about how they want to look tie into self-esteem--a fact that makes for good sales in the hair business. In addition to paying for trims and cuts to achieve a certain look, consumers spend millions of dollars each year to get hair that's different from what nature intended--whether it's to tame tight curls, give flat hair a boost, or get rid of the gray.

According to the Food and Drug Administration's Office of Cosmetics and Colors, hair straighteners and hair dyes are among its top consumer complaint areas. Complaints range from hair breakage to symptoms warranting an emergency room visit. Reporting such complaints is voluntary, and the reported problem is often due to incorrect use of a product rather than the product itself. FDA encourages consumers to understand the risks that come with using hair chemicals, and to take a proactive approach in ensuring their proper use. The agency doesn't have authority under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require premarket approval for cosmetics, but it can take action when safety issues surface.

When the Product Is the Problem
When consumers notify FDA of problems with cosmetics, the agency evaluates evidence on a case-by-case basis and determines if follow-up is needed, says Allen Halper, an FDA consumer safety officer. FDA looks for patterns of complaints or unusual or severe reactions. The agency may conduct an investigation, and if the evidence supports regulatory action, FDA may request removal of a cosmetic from the market.

Take the example of two popular hair relaxer products by World Rio Corp.--the Rio Naturalizer System (Neutral Formula) and the Rio Naturalizer System with Color Enhancer (Black/Licorice). After receiving complaints about these products in November and December of 1994, FDA warned the public against using them. Consumers complained of hair loss, scalp irritation, and discolored hair.

In December 1994, the World Rio Corp., Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., announced that it stopped sales and shipments of the product. But reports indicated that the company continued to take orders, and the California Department of Health also stepped in to stop sales. In January of 1995, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles filed a seizure action against these products on behalf of FDA. By then, the agency had received more than 3,000 complaints about the Rio products.

Although most relaxers are alkaline, this product was formulated to be acidic. In the resulting consent decree of condemnation and permanent injunction, FDA alleged that the products were potentially harmful or injurious when used as intended, that they were more acidic than declared in the labeling, and that the labeling described the products as "chemical free" when "allegedly they contained ingredients commonly understood to be 'chemicals.'"

Safer Straightening
FDA has received complaints about scalp irritation and hair breakage related to both lye and "no lye" relaxers. Some consumers falsely assume that compared to lye relaxers, "no lye" relaxers take all the worry out of straightening.

"People may think because it says 'no lye' that it's not caustic," says FDA biologist Lark Lambert. But both types of relaxers contain ingredients that work by breaking chemical bonds of the hair, and both can burn the scalp if used incorrectly. Lye relaxers contain sodium hydroxide as the active ingredient. With "no lye" relaxers, calcium hydroxide and guanidine carbonate are mixed to produce guanidine hydroxide.

Research has shown that this combination in "no lye" relaxers results in less scalp irritation than lye relaxers, but the same safety rules apply for both. They should be used properly, left on no longer than the prescribed time, carefully washed out with neutralizing shampoo, and followed up with regular conditioning. For those who opt to straighten their own hair, it's wise to enlist help simply because not being able to see and reach the top and back of the head makes proper application of the chemical and thorough rinsing more of a challenge.

Beauty Tips - Detangling The Hair Styling Product Confusion by Debrah Dragon

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:24:00 +0000

Back in the day you didn't have much of a choice when it came to hair styles, sure they were many types of hair styles back then but if you had for instance straight hair you could only do so much, and get a hair style that suited straight hair. However today you have almost endless possibilities, if you have straight hair you can change it to wavy or curly hair and get a curly hairstyle. This means that you can change the way your hair looks any number of times. With the styling products available on the market today you are spoilt for choice, however selecting the right product is imperative. Sifting through the nearly hundreds of products can be a task. This guide should help you sort through the various commercial product categories.
Which hair styling products do you use? You have your choice of probably hundreds of different kinds of products, not to mention brands. It can be a mass of confusion just trying to figure out which styling products you should be using for your hair. When you go to the store, no matter what kind of store it is, you will notice that hair care products are endless, or so it seems.

Can you remember when hair spray was just hair spray? It seemed you had your choice of two strengths of hold. Now, you have your choice of different types of hair sprays, mousse, and gels. You have products that will make your hair literally stand on end! You also have your choice of products that will take the frizz right of your hair. Then, on the opposite end of the spectrum, if you have straight hair but want it curly, why not choose a curl booster gel or spray? Or go the other way and straighten that curly hair?

There are so many more options of hair styles with the hair styling products and hair accessories available to us. Well, to really get down to the "root" of the styling product chaos, you have to ask yourself a few questions, you have to find out what your real goal is with your styling products.

So, ask yourself some questions.

What kind of hold do I want? Do I want a light spray, that is non-sticky, minimal hold or do I need a super hold that will not budge even if the wind is blowing 50 miles per hour outside or you go down the highway in a convertible? If it is the latter, good luck!

Will you use many products to achieve your styling goal or do you just want one? You should think to yourself, am I trying to straighten my hair? Am I trying to make it curly? Do I want the product to protect my hair from the weather elements? Do I need it to work well with my hair coloring? What formula do I need? Do I need a gel? Do I need a spray? Do I need something solid?

If you thought you were done, think again, we are just hitting the top of iceberg in styling products. You can choose a variety of products for different types of hair achievements. For example, use a spray, gel, or mousse, if you are trying to add body or volume. If you want to create texture within your hair or make the current texture prominent, you will want to use pomade, balm, wax, or creams.

Regardless of how you want to style your hair, you no longer have to accept your hair for what it is. Using hair accessories and styling products, you can pretty much achieve any look you are going for!

Hair Growth and loss and causes for Loss.

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:36:00 +0000

Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped by treatment thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.

The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 2 to 6 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter (less than half an inch) per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time. About 10 percent of the hair on your scalp, at any one time, is in a resting phase. After 2 to 3 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place.

It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss. Hair loss of this type can affect men, women and children.

A number of things can cause excessive hair loss. For example, about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary.

Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they've had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones. During pregnancy, high levels of certain hormones cause the body to keep hair that would normally fall out. When the hormones return to pre-pregnancy levels, that hair falls out and the normal cycle of growth and loss starts again.

Some medicines can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss improves when you stop taking the medicine. Medicines that can cause hair loss include blood thinners (also called anticoagulants), medicines used for gout, medicines used in chemotherapy to treat cancer, vitamin A (if too much is taken), birth control pills and antidepressants.

Certain infections can cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children. The infection is easily treated with antifungal medicines.

Finally, hair loss may occur as part of an underlying disease, such as lupus or diabetes. Since hair loss may be an early sign of a disease, it is important to find the cause so that it can be treated.

Amla for Healthy Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:36:00 +0000

Amla is called as Indian Gooseberry.
This is one of the best aurvedic treatment for hair.
Its internal use as well as its local application on scalp gives good results in hair loss. It stimulates hair follicles thus promoting hair growth and also improves texture of the hair. It also prevents premature graying of hairs and dandruff. Indian women generally use Amla to wash their hairs, which act as natural hair conditioner.

Amla has one of the purest forms of natural Vitamin C, 20 times higher than orange juice. It nourishes the hair, thickens and darkens it. It is said to penetrate the scalp and strengthen hair at its root, to stop and reverse abnormal hair loss and to promote stronger, healthier new growth. It is also an excellent conditioning herb.

It contains alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, lysine, and proline, analysis of fresh fruit pulp gave moisture, protein, fat carbohydrates fibre, minerals, iron, niacin, and vitamin fruit ash contains; chromium and copper.

The only way!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:33:00 +0000

Its been very long since we have been trying to find a product which can really help
your hair to grow naturally and get healthy and strong hair.
I am sure you must have spent lots of money in finding a product and failed as all
the products are not for every one.

Each and every one is differet here and every one has got different kind of hair.

What I am trying to say is, I have just found out a something which can serve the purpose. What ever hair problem, this will cure.

It is a something that suits every one needs. This should be the last thing that you ever do to take care of your hair. Make the best out of it.

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Hair Care - Relaxed

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:46:00 +0000

Make sure you wash and condition your hair at least once a week. Its important to keep your scalp clean. Products you put in your hair can cause build-up, clog your scalp, and prevent your hair from growing.

Dont listen to others who say dont wet your hair. All of those people with relaxed hair who run away from water are the main ones with damaged hair. Water is GOOD for your hair. Water will NOT revert the hair(only chlorine free).

Also use a deep conditioner(egg, Soap Nut, Henna) to keep your hair moisturized and protect it from damage.

If you use a flat iron or curling iron, try not to use it too much, and when you do, make sure you use a heat protecting spray.

Stay Away from products that contain:

Mineral Oil
Petroleum
Alcohol
Laurel Sulfates (Try Natural Shampoos by Jason)

At night wrap your hair with a satin scarf. If you decide to swim cover your hair with a thick conditioner before diving in. When you are done swiming, rinse the conditioner out (and the chlorine), lightly shampoo(herbal is always better), and apply a deep conditioner. Your hair will be fine.

Tips to Grow Hair and Avoiding Premature Greying

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:12:00 +0000

Following tips are proved to be very effective and one should do it atleast for two months to get good results.

1) Don't Wash your hair more than 2 times a week.
2) While washing your hair dont use very hot water. Use warm water.
3) On the day you want to wash your hair, just 30 minutes before washing,
apply coconut oil throughly.
4) After washing your hair dont apply any oil only for that day.
Other wise apply coconut or almond oil twice a day for 2 months.
5) Using shampoo available in the market is not good for any hair.
Use only herbal shampoo
6) Trimming your hair helps hair growth.
7) Also imagine your self having the hair that you want,
it really helps as you are stimulating your mind to the results you want.
8) Becoming vegetarian is the best thing that you can ever do in your life to
keep your body healthy. A healty body gives you healty hair.
9) Take food suppliments which contains Magnesium.
(sources : Almonds,Cashews,Soybeans,Peanuts etc...)

Best Hair Care

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:31:00 +0000

Please do the following steps on daily basis and you will see the results in a month or two.
(Please note do exactly what is given- no changes)

1) Stop using any shampoo available in the market - just stop it.
2) Start using mixture of coconut oil and almond oil twice a day.
3) Wash your hair once in a week and while washing your hair dont use very hot water, use mild hot water .Apply henna 30 minutes before you take bath. The day that you have washed your hair dont apply any oil leave it like that, apply oil just before you go to bed.
4) You can also use amla oil, but for some people it is not good, they might get head ache, if you are ok with that then you can use that as well as one of the mixtures.
5) If you are willing to spend little bit of money then you can buy this product , gives you all you need to grow thick hair, even if you dont have any hair.
check this link
http://tinyurl.com/5l6kxs
6) Egg is also good conditioner,you can use that as well as a conditioner.

I will be happy to send you updates every week if you are willing to read more tips.
Best Regards,

Another Secret to Grow Your Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:21:00 +0000

The secret is the preparation part of the program. What this does
is prepare your scalp for the numerous techniques that will work
their magic in growing hair.

For days 1-8 you will dab and rub olive oil all over your head
before you go to bed. Sleep with it on your head the whole night
and shampoo it out in the morning. That's it. After the 8 days are
up, you won't use the olive oil again in any way.

So why do I have you do this? Well, excess sebum hardens and builds
layers of deposits on your scalp to choke off your hairs and make
growing hair extremely hard. What the olive oil does is it helps
break up those hardened layers and eliminate bacteria.

Remember. This is only a start.

This alone won't regrow hair for you. However, with this new
freedom, your hair is prepared to grow again for you. During those
first 8 days you will be doing all but one of the main techniques
in the program. The olive oil is just a temporary addition.

So if you decide not to buy the ebook, at least you can try putting
olive oil on your scalp for 8 straight nights to help neutralize
all the bad things building up in your hair and on your scalp.

Better yet, get the ebook and learn the rest of the program for
regrowing hair naturally:

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noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:15:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered why many more men lose their hair than women

do?

The crown (top) area of the head is covered by a thin membrane. In
the teenage years, the membrane is thin in both boys and girls.

As the years go by, the membrane usually starts getting thicker and
less elastic in men. This starts to put pressure on the blood
vessels feeding the hair.

Eventually this process chokes off the blood supply and kills the
hair roots because of lack of blood and oxygen.

Hormones, stress, poor nutrition, and hair care habits all
contribute to this thickening of the membrane in men.

This process is much less common in women.

The good news is that the thickening process can be reversed by
following the plan in "How to Naturally Regrow Lost Hair in 15
Minutes a Day". This will allow many of the lost hairs to
eventually grow back.

If you're tired of suffering, why not get started on the road
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After Color Hair Care

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:57:00 +0000

I often get approached by women who have had color treatments, permed hair, or straightening services and want to know the best way to care for their chemically-treated hair in order to restore its condition and preserve the new style or color. Naturally, I always suggest that the individual follow any and all instructions given them by their stylists, but in some cases, the individual has performed services herself and needs the advice.
So, here is some basic care advice for the most common chemical services:

After-Color Care

As with any chemical service, the components used in the coloring process can leave the hair more porous than it was prior to coloring the hair. This is because the alkaline products used to allow the color to penetrate the hair shaft, and deposit the color, do so by lifting the cuticle layer of the hair. While the processes are generally designed to be as gentle to the hair as possible, while still being effective, the results are still that the hair is typically swelled and the cuticle raised by the processing.
This means that while the hair is made better able to accept the deposited color, it is also more likely to lose moisture and can slowly lose the added color unless care is taken to reseal the cuticle.
This means that after you’ve colored your hair, you should take care to use a good moisturizing cream conditioner. This will help to maintain the hair’s moisture level, and will help to smooth the cuticle layer and ease any problems with porosity. This is especially true if you have used a high-lift color or bleaching agents to lighten the hair.
Additionally, if you have chosen a hair color that is particularly vibrant, such as many red shades or golden blondes, you will want to use a color-enhancing/color-preserving shampoo and conditioner formula in order to help keep your haircolor looking as rich as possible for as long as possible. Under normal circumstances, most of the more vibrant hair colors will gradually fade somewhat after regular shampooing and environmental stresses.
For most color-treated hair, I recommend a weekly deep conditioning treatment, in order to help rehydrate the hair and restore any moisture that may be lost during the week’s styling.

After-Texture Services
Chemical Texture Services, such as chemical straightening and permanent wave services can be even harsher on the hair than some color services, and therefore require that the individual take special care of her hair afterward. The chemical services definitely leave the hair in a much more porous state and the hair must be well-conditioned to keep it healthy and manageable.
In the case of some over-stressed hair, where there are signs of damage, you will need to use a protein-rich conditioner in order to help restore the strength and integrity of the hair while adding in much-needed moisture. Furthermore, since the hair’s cuticle layer is usually raised and left open by the chemical processing, you need to make sure to use a good smoothing serum, which will coat the hair shaft and help to smooth and seal the cuticle layer to hold in moisture and allow the hair to retain a smooth and silky feel.
When the hair is dirty, you need to shampoo it with a very gentle, moisturizing shampoo, and always follow it up with a hydrating conditioner. Remember, that you only need to shampoo the hair when it becomes soiled, in most cases, you can simply use a rinse-through conditioner to remove the amount of soil that accumulates on the hair on a daily basis. This serves the dual purpose of hydrating the hair and

Hair Care Tips For Men

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:17:00 +0000

Men need their hair trimmed more often than women do. Approximately every 4 weeks.
Some men look fabulous in gray hair but others fight it. If you getting gray hairs, try going back to your natural hair color you had in your younger years. If you have a beard, this also applies.
If you color your hair at home, always do a test strand, not only for an allergic reaction -- but for hue. The longer you leave the color on, the darker it will be.
"Just for Men" hair color is highly popular due to a great product and marketing efforts. Plus, the name gives you that macho feeling.
Try a semi-permanent hair color designed for men to find that perfect shade.
If you're balding, don't fight it. Stick with a short cut, or shave it all off.
Try a different salon if you're ready for a change. Both male and female stylists can give you some great ideas for color and style.
Coloring your hair swells your hair shaft and will make it appear fuller.

Hair Oil - A Need For Anyone And Everyone

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:10:00 +0000

Oiling ones hair is one of the most important things, if we want to take care of our hair. It is very necessary that hair is given proper treatment which would mean a massage with some of the most beneficial oils.

Having the right kind of oil for your hair is very important and so is oiling your hair. Many of us have a hectic schedule due to which, oiling and washing our hair holds the last priority. If you want healthy hair and one which lasts longer - oiling is the best remedy.

There are so many oils in the market which tells you tales about the benefits it provides. Before jumping in the bandwagon with others, check it from which company you are buying the oil. A trusted and known company is very important as there are many duplicates in the market.

Having good hair oil is not enough, eating the right kind of food also helps. Harmful foods such as canned and processed food which do not protect your hair instead damage it, should not be eaten. Fresh coconut is very good for your hair.

For beautiful and strong hair, massage your scalp with hair oil and leave it overnight. You can also use a steamed towel to cover your hair for half an hour for best results. This gives your hair a shiny and lustrous look.

Oiling your hair everyday would be too much to ask for. But do this at least thrice a week for beautiful hair. It does make a lot of difference if you keep doing this regularly as it is bound to show on your hair.

The massaging and oiling of your hair stimulates the blood circulation, which in return helps your hair. Due to the oil your hair is protected from the strong and hot sun rays. The oil also gives your hair that extra shine.

Some of the most popular and very beneficial oils which are being used for beautiful long hair with indefinite good qualities are

Jojoba Oil - can be used for dry hair as it helps to moisturize your hair properly. It helps to soften your hair and can be used to detangle your hair before shampooing.

Olive Oil - strengthens your hair and nourishes it due to inherent qualities it has. It helps to reduce stress and promotes the idea of healthy hair by providing elasticity to your hair.

Coconut Oil - is one of the oil which helps in the lubrication of the hair. The content in coconut oil like magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron happens to provide the best for your hair. It is very useful for damaged hair due to its ability to strengthen it.

Rosemary Herbal Oil - is very useful for the unwanted and flaky dandruff problems. Warm the oil slightly and apply it with the help of your fingers or cotton. Rub it well on the scalp and wrap with a hot towel.
---By Sharon Hopkins

Hair Care for To Be Moms

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:12:00 +0000

Ayurveda specialities to keep that famous pregnancy glow

Pregnancy can cause amazing changes to the body, skin and hair.stress and nutritional defencies can rob the body of essential vitamins and minerals, however,generally these conditions are temporary.

Mums to be may notice their hair is drier than normal, brittle, lacking in luster and in need of a boost. At this special time in a woman’s life extra care is needed to keep it strong ,shiny and healthy.

In the true ayurvedic tradition the hair was lavishly pampered, washed in Reetha(soap nut) mixed with amla and bramhi to nourish the hair follicles, massaged with previous herbal oils, the primary oil being sesame which was infused with fenugreek, bramhi and amla. Again very nourishing oils played a vital role in the health of the hair. At the home the oil was left in the hair overnight to encourage the oil and herbs to penetrate into follicles. Hair was washed and dried over incense so that the fragnance stayed in the hair for no of days. It is no surprise that women and children using this traditional method had such radiant, long and thick hair.

For hair any mum would be proud to show off. Ayurveda recommends twice weekly shampoo. Amla shampoo which contains soap nut soap pod and the purest herbs like amla, bramhi and shikakai for nourishment of the hair follicles. To close the pores and cool the scalp, use oil twice in a week.

Hair Styles

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:51:00 +0000

Choosing a hairstyle depends on various factors. An important factor is the shape of your face. Your life style is also a major element. If you wash, condition and style your hair every morning, a short cut may be best for you. If you have plenty of time for hair care you may prefer to wear your hair long. The distribution, quantity and texture of your hair, the curliness or straightness and your height are the other important factors for choosing a hair style.

Different hairstyles to suit the shape of your face

Round face

A round face will look best with hairstyles that add angles and helps conceal broad, round cheeks. For persons who have short hair, it is better to have a cut with most of the hair on top and less on sides. For long hair, an hairstyle with curls or waves surrounding the face will be better.

Square face

A square jaw and brow are best softened by a curly or wavy hair style that rounds off the angles of your face. Curls or waves worn forward on the outer edges of your face from your forehead will be more suited for a square face.

An oval face

An oval face can be enhanced by a variety of simple hairstyles. Your hairstyle will be most pleasing, if you wear it straight or slightly wavy. Short or long styles will look best when brushed or held back from your face.

Triangular face

The best hairstyle for this shape face are those worn away from your face at your forehead and temples and softly waved or curled around the jaws or those worn full at your temples, with straight or waved bangs across the width of your forehead.

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:09:00 +0000

NATURAL TIPS FOR HEALTHY HAIR
Dandruff

Massage the Scalp with pure coconut oil. This will also help for growth of hair.
Apply coconut oil which has been boiled with small onions. Wash it off with a mixture of green gram powder and water drained from cooked (boiled) rice.
Apply a mixture of almond oil and gooseberry juice with finger tips on the scalp.
Apply the warm mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and coconut oil. Do a steam -towel- wrap for 15 minutes and wash the hair with a shampoo.Apply a paste of fenugreek and mustard to the scalp.Mix Shikakai powder with the water drained from the cooked rice and wash the hair with it.Crush the leaves of five petal hibiscus flower and take the juice. Wash the hair with this juice.Heat the oil with a little camphor. Apply the oil in the scalp and massage for 10 minutes. After 30 minutes wash the hair with a herbal shampoo. Do the steam -towel- wrap for 15 minutes.

For Healthy and Shiny hair

It is better to apply castor oil for a healthy growth of hair.
Wash hair with tea once in a week.Apply besan in the hair and wash it with water drained from the cooked rice.Soak a handful of gooseberry in a cup of milk for two hours. Make it as a paste and apply in the hair.Apply the mixture of an egg white, 2 spoon of castor oil, 1 spoon glycerin, in the scalp and hair. Wash it after some time.Massage hair with warm coconut oil an hour before washing. Let it soak. Cover your head with a hot towel and wash your hair after an hour or so.
Boil a few hibiscus flowers in coconut oil. Filter and use this hair oil to control hair loss and thinning.Do a 'steam-towel-wrap' once in a while, if your cuticles are damaged, as this steaming opens out the pores and absorbs the oil.
Deep condition with curd, beer and egg.Mix a little vinegar in warm water and rinse your hair with this solution. This will add bounce to dull and lifeless hair.
Soak 1 teaspoon fenugreek in curd and keep it for a night. Have it in the next morning.Boil coconut oil with the juices of curry leaves, basil, hibiscus flower and gooseberry. Apply on hair, keep it for sometime and rinse.

Egg white and curd is a good conditioner for hair.

Take a cup of coconut and mustard oils. Soak half a cup of curry leaves in the oil mixture and keep it for a night. Next morning, heat on a slow fire till the curry leaves turn crisp. Remove from heat and add two to three camphor balls. Allow oil to cool and then strain. Apply oil to hair roots using cotton wool along the parting and massage in circular movements. Leave the oil overnight and shampoo the next morning. Repeat twice a week.Add a lemon peel to a 'shikakai(soap nut powder)' and 'amla' mixture while washing your hair.

For Graying

Take a little Mehandi (henna) , an egg, juice of half a lemon, one table spoon of instant coffee powder. Mix it together and apply on the hair. Wash it after 45 minutes.Boil one cup of dried gooseberry with 4 cups of water. Add a pinch of sugar in it. Keep boiling till the quantity of the liquid reduces to one cup. Mix 2 cups of Mehendi, an egg, juice of a lemon and the gooseberry solution and apply on hair. Wash the hair after two hours.

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:55:00 +0000

HAIR TREATMENT

Remedies for hair problems Basic hair care tips Hair care tips from nature

Henna

HOT OIL TREATMENT

This treatment is used for dull, dry falling hair. There is no harmful side effect in this treatment. It can be considered as a dandruff treatment also.

Equipments, Implements and Materials

Any bowl for heating oil

Vibrating massager

Tail comb

Oil

Camphor

Cotton

Shampoo

Procedure

Warm some oil with camphor

Using Vibratory massager, remove the flakes of dandruff present in the scalp

Using cotton, apply the warm oil to the scalp taking sections of hair

Massages the head for 10 minutes.

Steam the hair for 5 minutes massaging simultaneously

Wash the hair using shampoo and dry the hair

HENNA

It is a Herbal treatment for the hair which has been followed for centuries. It has curative as well as conditioning abilities. Specially prepared henna is used in the treatment of falling hair and dandruff.

Ingredients

Henna powder -1 1/2 cup

Amla (goose berry) powder - 1 teaspoon

Egg - 1

Coffee powder - 1 1/2 teaspoon

Tea leaf -1 1/2 teaspoon

Lemon - 1

Curd - 1/2 cup

Oil - 10 drops

Procedure

Mix the ingredients well, except egg. Keep the mixture for at least 12 hours. Then add one egg and apply on the hair using hair brush taking sections from the top of the head. Wash the hair after one hour. Clean the hair well using shampoo and then dry hair.

Advantages of henna

Removes and prevents Dandruff

Promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss

Conditions the hair

Promotes the health of the hair by keeping the scalp healthy

Adds luster to the hair

Has a cooling and soothing effect on the scalp

DIODE LASER HAIR REMOVAL

noreply@blogger.com (Giridhar B) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:15:00 +0000

Various factors such as medications, age, ethnicity, and hormone levels usually influence
body hair appearance. All these factors not only affect the length and coarseness but
also color of your body hair. Diode laser hair removal process offers a permanent and
safe solution by eliminating unnecessary or excessive hair.
Diode laser is a laser hair removal technique involving a laser beam where the active
medium is a laser diode. It is somehow similar to that found in a light-emitting diode.
Diode laser is sometime referred as injection laser diode. This is basically done to
distinguish them from optically pumped laser diode. Optically pumped laser diode is
produced in the laboratory. Alike other semiconductor devices laser diode is also formed
by doping a very thin layer on the surface of a crystal wafe.
Anyone suffering from excess body and facial hair generally search for the best remedies
and treatments. And the frequently asked question is ‘is diode laser hair removal
technique effective’? The answer is yes and diode laser hair removal has been confirmed
to work effectively for patients with surfeit hair problems. However, it takes several
diode laser hair removal sessions to tackle this problem of excess hair.
Diode laser hair removal treatment essentially, works by using a tapered laser beam
to burn and cauterize the problem hair follicles. It sounds very painful but in reality it is
not. You can experience mild discomfort for a short time but a little discomfort now is
surely worth a lifetime of smooth skin. The biggest advantage of diode laser hair
removal is that there aren’t any side effects you will experience. Moreover, you can
notice the change after your first session itself.
Diode laser hair removal technique has been widely researched, tested and proven
highly effectual in permanently eliminating unwanted hair. This permanent hair removal
technique works on any area of the body where you desire to have a smooth skin. It can
be underarms, face, neck, legs, shoulders, back, bikini line, you just name it.
Patients think that this diode laser hair removal treatment is very costly. This is not
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administered over several sessions. If you have decided to go for diode laser hair
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