Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts

Sunday, August 23, 2009

How to Keep Your Hair Fresh All Day

Don't you wonder how you can leave your house in the morning with your hair looking so fresh, only to return eight hours later with limp, dirty hair? I am going to show you some tips on how to keep your hair fresh all day.

Step

1.The first thing that you need to be aware of, is that most hair problems are
caused by bad washing. You only need just enough shampoo to rinse away the
dirt. Anymore, and you will be wasting your shampoo and money.
Also, never rinse your hair in dirty bath water. Always rinse hair in plenty of clean, fresh water.

2.Next, remember that hair cannot perform at it's best unless you are using clean combs and brushes. If you fail to clean them regularly in soapy water, they will collect all of your sticky styling products and deposit them back into your hair.
If soapy water is not getting them clean, add a few drops of an antiseptic to the water.

3.Further, keep in mind that you must keep your hands out of your hair. The oil transfers from your skin, thus making your hair appear flatter.
If your hair does start to appear flatter throughout the day, spray it with a little water and rub your palms over your head in small circles. This will lift your roots back up and add more body.

4.Additionally, if static is an issue, rub your head with a fabric softener sheet. This will eliminate static and make your hair smell fresh as well!


5.Finally, if you notice your hair becoming oily, apply some baby powder to the roots and along the hair line. Leave it sit for a short time, then brush out.

By following these simple tips, your hair will look fresh the whole day!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

How to Avoid Hair Loss

An estimated 95 percent of hair loss is genetic, but other factors, such as nutrition, overall health, hormone deficiencies, overcoloring of hair and emotional stress, can be controlled somewhat.

Things You'll Need:
* Body-building Shampoos
* Deep Conditioner
* Hair Replacement Therapy
* Hairbrush
* Moisturizing Shampoos
* Protein-based Shampoos
* Deep Conditioner

Steps

1.Wash your hair regularly in warm water and use a deep conditioner.

2.Eat a balanced diet. Nutritional deficiencies, eating disorders and excessive amounts of certain vitamins, such as A and E, can cause hair loss.

3.Take care of your health. Chronic illness, high fevers and infections can contribute to hair loss.

4.Stay away from harsh chemicals - permanent hair color and perms are the most damaging - and avoid coloring your hair more than once every six to eight weeks.

5.Avoid hairstyles like ponytails and cornrows, which stretch and pull hair.

6.Keep in mind that it's normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day.

7.Consult your general physician or dermatologist regarding concerns about hair loss.

Tips & Warnings

* Because of hormonal changes in their bodies, nearly 50 percent of women experience hair loss after pregnancy. Normal hair production will eventually resume, though it can take as long as six months.
* Some methods of preventing hair loss are merely old wives' tales. These include massaging your scalp, standing on your head to increase blood flow to hair follicles, and vigorous hair brushing.
* If you experience a sudden hair loss not related to pregnancy, age or other explainable factors, contact your doctor.
* Using Propecia or Minoxidil (Rogaine) produces varied results. Discuss your expectations and concerns with your doctor.