Mistakes which can ruin your hair

You love your tresses and you take care of them like your most prized possession, don’t you?

Well, despite all your efforts, there are instances when you do things which can irrevocably damage your hair.

Here, five things you should never do to your hair.

Take a look.

 -Over-shampooing strips natural oils from the hair and scalp, leading to dry, brittle hair. Even with long hair, a nickel-sized amount of shampoo is enough. Hair should not be shampooed every day. If you have an oily scalp that seems to demand daily shampoo, you can put your hair in a loose bun, and wash only your scalp. Or, massage your scalp under the water between washings.

-Towel turban is actually bad for wet hair. Wet hair should be gently squeezed with the towel, or even dried with an old tee-shirt. Wringing or rubbing your hair with the towel will only encourage frizz and breakage.

-Never brush hair when wet. Wet hair does not have the tensile strength of dry hair, and can very easily snap when submitted to the stress of hairbrushes and combs. Ideally, allow your hair to dry before you brush it. 

-Wearing hair in a tight pony tail or bun for long periods is very hard on your scalp, and causes stress to hair. Tight hair ties pull on the hair follicles, and metal hair clips often pull hairs out when removed.

-Aging hair should never be dyed or heat treated, and really does not appreciate styling products. Older locks should be handled reverentially.

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 Home remedies to remove tanning in 1 month

If sunscreens have failed to yield their magic on your skin and the harsh summer heat has taken a toll on your skin, worry no more, you can easily get rid of the tanned look.

Here’s what you can do. 

-Scrubbing is a great way to exfoliate the dead skin and get a natural glow. Try to exfoliate the skin by using a paste of gram flour and water/milk. Leave on the face of tanned area upto 20 minutes and wash it gently with cold water.

-You can apply milk cream on your face and leave it overnight and then wash your face in the morning. In this way, the skin gets enough moisture and feels rejuvenated. The milk cream does not only remove the carbonic particles but also causes skin whitening.  It  helps the layer of the skin that is darkened become lighter. You can continue this therapy daily and it does not create any side effect.

-You can prepare a mixture of natural substances such as orange juice, water and cucumber juice and then apply the mixture to your face. Apply it on your face like a mask. Because of the citric content in the orange juice, the cooling effect of the cucumber juice acts as a great tan remover.

-Add a teaspoonful of turmeric powder to 1 tablespoon milk. You can also add fresh orange juice to this mixture. Apply it to the face and let it dry. Then you can wash your face with cool water.

-Soak a cotton pad in fresh coconut water and dab it all over your face and neck, may be even hands. Give gentle strokes and allow it to penetrate into your skin pores and then wash it off with cold water. This solution can be used daily to get better and lasting results.

The Beauty and Glam: 10 best homemade face masks for flawless skin

The Beauty and Glam: 10 best homemade face masks for flawless skin: We bring to you some very interesting recipes of do it yourself face packs. Now make your ow face pack at home.   Honey:   Use a cloth ...

10 best homemade face masks for flawless skin

We bring to you some very interesting recipes of do it yourself face packs. Now make your ow face pack at home.

 
Honey:
 
Use a cloth damp with warm water and pat skin to open pores. Smear honey onto skin and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, and pat skin dry with cloth damp with cold water to close pores.
 
Raw egg yolk:
 
Spread on face and neck and leave on skin for 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
 
Raw egg white:
 
Beat egg white until frothy and spread on face. Wait until it dries and rinse off with warm water.
 
Grapes:
 
Cut one grape in half and rub lightly all over face.
 
Banana:
 
Mash one overripe banana and spread onto face. Rinse off after 15 to 30 minutes with warm water.
 
Plain yogurt:
 
Apply on face after cleansing and leave on for 15 – 20 minutes.
 
Apple cider vinegar: 
 
Dilute apple cider vinegar with two parts water and apply over face with a cotton ball as a toner after washing face every day and every night.
 
Olive oil:
 
Dab on lips at bedtime if chapped or leave on face overnight.
 
Avocado:
 
Mash avocado, leave on skin for ten minutes.
 
Baking soda. Use as exfoliant for face by adding to your regular cleanser.

The Beauty and Glam: Beware: 4 food items that cause ageing

The Beauty and Glam: Beware: 4 food items that cause ageing: Everything you eat shows on your face. In case you haven’t noticed, there are days when you wake up with a bloated face and saggy ey...

Beware: 4 food items that cause ageing

Everything you eat shows on your face.

In case you haven’t noticed, there are days when you wake up with a bloated face and saggy eyelids. It is a mere reflection of the food consumed by you and the effect it is having on your health.

We bring to you foods which can make you look old. Avoid them.

-Salt

Watch that salty intake! Too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, which can weaken the skin by affecting collagen production. This can cause wrinkles, especially in thin-skinned areas, like around your eyes, as well as puffiness. 

-Sugar

Sugar affects your skin in many different ways, one of these being inflammation. When your blood sugar levels spike, your body becomes inflamed, and this inflammation affects all the organs, affecting your skin tone and texture. Opt for smaller amounts of fruit instead, which will satisfy that sweet tooth, but avoid the overload that ages and damages skin.

-Coffee

Coffee not only stains your teeth, darkening the shiny pearly whites of your younger years, but it also dehydrates your body, causing skin to dry out and look less youthfully plump.

-Alcohol

It will leave you puffy and bloated and may also have the unfortunate consequence of leaving you reaching for those salty bar snacks such as peanuts, processed meats and pretzels, which as we already know, are extremely bad for your skin! 

The Beauty and Glam: DIY: Make your own almond oil shampoo to treat dul...

The Beauty and Glam: DIY: Make your own almond oil shampoo to treat dul...: Is your hair dull and frizzy? It could be because of outside shampoos which have dangerous chemicals that are destroying the quality of yo...

DIY: Make your own almond oil shampoo to treat dull frizzy hair

Is your hair dull and frizzy? It could be because of outside shampoos which have dangerous chemicals that are destroying the quality of your hair.

 

Worry no more, as you can make your own shampoo at home that will not only stop your hair from falling but also bring back life into them.

 

Here’s how to make it:

 

Ingredients:   

 

·         2 tbsp dried rosemary

 

·         ¼ cup distilled water

 

·         2 tbsp sweet almond oil

 

·         ¼ cup liquid castile Soap

 

·         ¼ tbsp lemon essential oil

 

·         Bottles  

 

 

How to make it:

 

1.      Boil the water and add rosemary.

 

2.      Strain the rosemary leaves and let it cool.

 

3.      Mix the rest of the ingredients and add into the water

 

4.      Store in bottle.

The Beauty and Glam: 6 beauty tips every woman needs to know

The Beauty and Glam: 6 beauty tips every woman needs to know: Every woman is beautiful in her own right. Let not beauty standards across the world determine yourself image.   Instead of yearning f...

The Beauty and Glam: 5 foods for breast cancer prevention..

The Beauty and Glam: 5 foods for breast cancer prevention..: Eating the right food can do wonders for prevention of breast cancer. While one can’t change their family history, one can definitely chan...

5 foods for breast cancer prevention..

Eating the right food can do wonders for prevention of breast cancer. While one can’t change their family history, one can definitely change their eating habits.

With breast cancer being declared the deadliest type of cancer, it is important to get screened regularly.

Here are 5 foods that can help prevent cancer:

Garlic:  
 
It is best to add garlic to everything you eat. It is rich source of cancer fighting compound - allium which slows the growth of tumour.

Fish:

Salmon, trout and sardines have omega-3 oils that not only prevent cancer but also boost immunity.

Leafy vegetables:

Filled with folate and vitamin B. Leafy vegetables like spinach strengthen the body and folate fights cancer.

Virgin olive oil:

Olive oil is filled with antioxidants and phytonutrients that inhibit tumour growth. It is better than other oils as it has higher monounsaturated fat content as compared to other oils.

Pulses and rice:

Fibres in pulses help release the oestrogen from the body. Oestrogens trigger cell division in breast tissue. Less oestrogen means a cancer free life.

6 beauty tips every woman needs to know

Every woman is beautiful in her own right. Let not beauty standards across the world determine yourself image.

 

Instead of yearning for magical transformations, it is important to take care of your skin and hair, according to your body type.

 

We bring to you ten affordable beauty and hair care tips every woman should know.

 

Read on to find out....

 

 

- If it's your first time using a particular hair colour product, you need to conduct a 24

hour patch test in the same shade and proportion of mixture that will be used on your hair (see manufacturer's directions). Apply the patch test behind the ear or the inside fold of the elbow. Allow the mixture to remain on the test area for 24 hours to determine if you develop an allergic skin reaction to the product.

 

 

- Make your brunette locks go from flat to fabulous with one of the most popular sweet treats around, chocolate. Mix a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa with a few dollops of shampoo in the palm of your hand. Wash your hair with this mixture and rinse. The color of your hair will look richer and you'll smell good too!

 

 

- Before beginning your shampoo and conditioner routine, massage a quarter size dollop of coconut oil into your hair. Leave the oil in for ten minutes before returning to your shampoo and conditioner routine. The oil will leave your hair feeling noticeably softer.

 

 

- If you have oily skin and are prone to acne, be careful about what sunscreen you apply to your face. Use an oil-free brands.

 

 

- Long lasting lipsticks can be tough to remove. When you're in a bind and don't have any make-up remover handy, head over to the kitchen! You can put some sweet almond oil on a cotton ball and say goodbye to that long lasting lipstick.

 

 

-Fill a foot basin with cold mint tea and ice cubes. Soak your tired feet in this bath for a few minutes. The mint will cool and relax your muscles, helping release the tension and relieve discomfort.

The Beauty and Glam: Say No to Hair Fall

The Beauty and Glam: Say No to Hair Fall: We all love healthy and silky hair and we all know that if you don’t care your hair you might start losing the look and the beautiful eve...

Say No to Hair Fall

We all love healthy and silky hair and we all know that if you don’t care your hair you might start losing the look and the beautiful even if you were born with the healthiest and the most beautiful hair and if you think that you are losing the shine and the look of your hair and you do not actually know what you suppose to do to get your beautiful healthy hair back then here is a small list of things you need to take here are some tips for you to get healthier hair.

• Don't comb your hair when it is wet since this increases the chances of breakage. Wait for your tresses to dry before you brush them.

• Be gentle while towel-drying your hair. Rubbing your hair vigorously can lead to unwanted breakage.

• Use a wide-toothed comb since it gently detangles your hair and reduces the risk of breakage while combing.

•  Clean your hair brush and comb regularly. Dirt tends to collect on them, and this can also lead to hair fall.

•  Oil your hair regularly and indulge in a hot oil treatment once a week to keep your scalp healthy. This will keep you from losing hair.

•  Your shampoo may be harsh on your hair, so try switching to a more gentle shampoo. Chemicals can strip your scalp of its natural oil, leading to breakage.

• Don't tie your hair tightly or style it often. Products can damage your hair and certain hairstyles can add a lot of strain to your roots. Also, avoid using elastic or rubber bands.

• A balanced diet is key to healthy hair. Hair fall could be a sign that your body is not getting the nourishment it needs, so consume proteins and food rich in iron, zinc, vitamins A, B complex, C, E, and Omega-3 fatty acids.