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Want Beautiful hair? Avoid these Mistakes
Do you remember Rapunzel from your childhood stories and how long her hair was? Now, do you remember how envious you were of her and how you wanted to have hair just like her? While childhood passed with time, the dream of having hair like Rapunzel lingered on…
But with the amount of travelling that we do in today’s date along with the fascination for fast food which when coupled with the numerous coloring, streaking, bleaching, perming and straightening routines that we put our hair through on a regular basis, Rapunzel’s hair becomes an unachievable dream very quickly!
While having Rapunzel-like hair now-a-days is a difficult task, having beautiful hair need not be one. Hair, also known as one’s ‘Crowning Glory’ needs a proper hair care regime which is a step-by-step procedure to ensure strong, beautiful and healthy hair. But before starting on the hair care regime, one needs to know simple basics about hair.
First, a crash course on hair itself!
Hair grows on our skin and is made up of a protein called ‘keratin’; we have hair everywhere on our body except for our palms, soles and lips. Hair which is present on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, hand and legs is visible while hair present on our cheeks is not visible (only in females).
The primary function of hair is to protect the skin beneath from dust, sweat and grime, which explains the presence of hair on our scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes. Hair is also an excellent indicator of one’s health as a dry and lifeless mane indicates poor health as opposed to shiny and strong hair which indicates an individual’s overall good health.
What should I do in order to have healthy hair?
Many might think that in order to have healthy and beautiful hair, one will have to spend thousands of rupees on hair care products, spend 3 hours every day caring for their hair etc. But the truth is far from it, to have healthy hair all one needs to do is avoid some basic mistakes that a majority of people make when it comes to hair care!
Following are a few basic hair care mistakes to avoid,
Shampooing hair everyday
Shampooing hair everyday is a very common mistake that many people make, which results in the hair being stripped of its natural moisture, oils and pH. Another mistake that people make when they shampoo their hair everyday is that they rub their scalp vigorously, which makes their hair roots weak and at the same time stimulates their oil glands which results in excessive production of sebum, making their scalps oily and prone to dandruff.
The number of times you shampoo your hair in a week should depend on your hair type more than anything else, with oily hair demanding more shampooing than dry hair to get rid of the dust. However experts say that shampooing twice or thrice a week is enough to take good care of hair. Also remember to never use excessive shampoo than required, as it doesn’t get washed off your scalp clogging your hair roots in the process.
Blow Drying Hair
Blow drying hair is another mistake that people tend to make when it comes to hair care. Blow drying makes use of a constant blast of hot air to dry wet hair, with hair being exposed to such high temperatures regularly it is constantly being overheated. Over heating of hair robs it of its natural moisture and leaves it brittle, dull and lifeless.
If you have no other alternative than blow drying your hair, turn the heat down and blow dry it till it is almost dry and then let it air dry (natural drying) to reduce the damage done to the hair.
Not trimming Hair
Many women confuse trimming with cutting in regards with hair and end up cutting their hair instead of trimming. Experts are of the opinion that getting a trim done every 6-8 weeks is good for the hair as it helps to get rid of the split ends which if left uncut can affect the entire strand of hair. As our hair keeps on growing, the effect of environmental pollution, harsh hair care products, numerous blow-drys and gels, begins to show on the ends of the hair. Getting a regular trim done can help to prevent and reduce the number of split ends and keep the hair strong and frizz free.
Toweling hair
Ever seen the women in the advertisements toweling their heads vigorously? don’t do it! Toweling hair vigorously may help in drying the hair quickly but damages hair in the process too. Toweling dry your hair pulls on the hair roots making them weak, it also doesn’t let the moisture settle in the hair after a wash making the hair dry and frizzy very quickly.
Instead it would be of a great help if you were to wrap your hair up into a warm towel for 10-15 minutes, as it will help to preserve the moisture in it as it dries.
Not Washing hair properly
Washing hair and washing hair properly are two very different things. Plain washing can see you leave either shampoo or conditioner or both in your scalp which then goes on to clog the hair roots and prevents them from breathing.
Washing hair properly is important as it helps to clean the scalp of its accumulated dust, oil, grime and dead skin. Remember to never over use the shampoo as the chemicals used even in the most mild of the shampoo’s can harm the hair roots and texture. While washing first wet the hair with warm water and then apply shampoo and using the tips of your fingers massage the shampoo into your scalp. Lather up and then rinse off with cool water.
Next comes the conditioner, use a conditioner that suits your hair type and massage it gently onto your hair and not into your scalp. Apply the conditioner, starting from your forehead and then proceed towards the ends, rinse it off after 1-3 minutes with cool water.
Always cover your hair when you go out in the sun
Covering your hair with a wide brimmed hat, cap or a thick scarf when you go out in the sun is an effective measure because the heat of the sun tends to rob your hair of its precious moisture leaving its dry and lifeless. Moreover direct exposure to the sun leaves the hair frizzy and increases split ends thereby doubling the damage done to your hair.
Another way of protecting your hair when you go out in the sun is to leave a leave-in conditioner in it. Leave-in conditioners help the hair to retain its moisture content even when exposed to the heat of the sun.
Not drinking enough water
Drinking enough water helps to flush out the toxins from the body and also helps in hydrating the hair from within. Similar to water, the body needs an adequate diet if you aspire to have healthy hair; a diet consisting of dry fruits, whole grains, vegetables such as spinach and methi will help the cause of beautiful, strong and healthy hair.
While the above mentioned are just some of the reasons that hold people back from having healthy and beautiful hair, one cannot overlook the fact that most people in the country today are still ignorant when it comes to their hair types.
Knowing one’s hair type is as important as knowing what mistakes to avoid when it comes to having beautiful hair.
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Hair Care to Avoid & Never Use
The hair care industry grosses about billion annually. This says a lot about how people feel about their hair and how they want it to look. Just like any other part of our bodies we want our hair to look naturally healthy, and beautiful. This is why people will go to such great lengths and do almost anything to get the hairstyle or texture that they want.
By walking down the hair aisle at any grocery or drug store you can see the amount of hair care products on the market. From shampoo to conditioners, to coloring, moisturizing, straightening and curling sprays, gels, creams, oils or foams, these products promote silky, healthy, gorgeous hair. However, once you get the product home, your hair falls flat, dry and frizzy. Most of the promises that hair care products offer are a load of bunk. Although, even if you are buying the right hair care products this doesn’t mean that you are keeping up with the basic hair care guidelines.
It’s amazing what people will try to get their hair to look good. Throughout the years you have heard of hair care faux pas that people make however, even after people hear about these mistakes they still try it or continue to do it with their own hair. But all they really need to do is follow the basic guidelines of hair care, use the right hair care products and their hair would be beautiful and healthy, like the way they want it.
Here are a list of hair care don’ts, some of which you have heard of, some which you may be using, and some that just seem out of this world. If you are doing this to your hair, stop it immediately and you will notice a change in the way your hair feels and looks.
1. Never us a clothing iron to straighten your hair. Whoever thought of using a clothing iron to straighten their hair, probably thought they were ingenious at the time but should have quickly realized how bad it was for their hair. It may have been the cool thing to do in the 70’s but now it is just damaging to your hair. Heating tools, especially clothing irons dry out hair and will eventually fry the hair strands. Today flat irons, blow dryers and curling irons are specially designed to straighten, flatten and curl your hair to your desired style.
2. Don’t brush your hair when it’s wet. When your hair is wet it is in its most vulnerable state and can be easily stretched and broken. As well as using a regular brush can be damaging to your hair because it’s prongs are spaced unevenly and sporadically causing hair to go every which way making hair more likely to break. Avoid using a regular brush to brush your hair when it’s wet. Using a wide toothcomb to detangle wet hair is gentler on your hair.
3. Never purchase at home hair color in a box. It may be cheaper, but it’s not worth it to your hair. If you have never experienced using hair color on your own, this is one thing you can avoid. Ask your friends, it never turns out the way you want it and if used incorrectly can damage your hair. Leave the coloring up to the professionals. They know what they are doing and can make it come out the actual way you want it.
4. Avoid excessive coloring too frequently or close together. Because of the chemicals involved in coloring hair, avoid coloring hair excessively in a short period of time. The hair can become over processed by the chemicals and break or fall out. Ask your hair care professional when would be appropriate time to return for your next coloring.
5. Don’t use a clarifying hair product more than once a week. Hair clarifying products are made to be more potent than regular products to strip the hair of daily buildup and residue from the use of other products. If you use clarifying products more than once a week you run the risk of stripping your hair of its natural oils and moisture. This will leave your hair dry and brittle. Consider using a moisturizer when not using a clarifier to return moisture and nutrients back into the hair strands.
6. Avoid over oiling your hair. Although oiling your hair can improve the health and look of your hair it can also be detrimental if overdone. Do not oil your hair more than twice a week. If hair is over oiled it can block the pores within the hair strands which allow nutrients, and oxygen in. Not to mention that too much oil in your hair makes your hair look unwashed. Excessive oil can also cause dust and dirt to stick to hair strands making it dirtier.
7. Never use sun-lightening products. Although the sun can lighten your hair, sun lightening products will actually damage your hair. Lemon juice and sun lightening products will actually cause your hair to break and fall out, so never use them.
8. Avoid over exposure to the sun, chlorine and salt water. The sun, salt and chlorine dries out the hair sucking out the moisture. This leaves the hair without essential oil and nutrients. Hair becomes brittle, weak and lifeless making it easier to break. Always bring a hat, umbrella or sit in the shade when you know you will be exposed to the sun for long periods of time.
9. Don’t use excessive product in your hair. Although it used to be cool to use a ton of product in your hair, now a days stiff locks are just plain not cool. Over use of product leaves residue on your hair strands that build up over time and which regular shampoo can’t remove. This can lead to your hair becoming lifeless and limp. If you must use a product use only enough to style your hair. The objective is to use as little product as possible to make it look like you aren’t using a product at all.
10. Don’t cut your own hair. Even though as a little kid we think its funny to cut our own hair, as an adult it is not the way to go. There is no way of knowing if you are cutting straight or if you cut all of your hair. You will always end up with a mess of uneven strands because there is no way of seeing 360 degrees around your head. Even if you are trying to be cheap in today’s economy you can still get a decent hair cut for about which isn’t a lot, and its worth it. That’s why they are the professionals.
So the next time you want to try something on your hair make sure it follows the hair care guidelines and won’t ultimately damage your hair in the long run. Too much of one thing can be very bad for your hair. And always leave the hard stuff up to the hair care professionals!
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Avoid Bad Hair Days with Hair Extensions and Hair Extension Kits
Avoid Bad Hair Days with Hair Extensions and Hair Extension Kits
Article by Demaret Scott
The hair is a man or woman’s crowning glory, so they say and they could never be wrong. The hair sits like a crown on every person’s head. It can transform an individual look at a stroke of the brush. For that added volume and different look, hair extensions have become in vogue. Hair Extensions Online offers superior silky weave human hair extensions, clip-in hair extensions, pre-bonded hair extensions, wigs and other hair pieces.
Hair Extensions Online has only the finest 100% human hair extension in its niche. It is actually the leading online supplier of clip in hair extensions and hair extension kits. You can choose from a variety of colors and styles to suit your need in every occasion. The different styles can make possible what every appearance you want to take. Long hair, short hair, stylish, sexy to increase volume and thickness, it is all up to you how you would want things to be.
The hair extension clip-ins can be curled, waved, straightened, or just attached as they are. You have the synthetic styles in wavy or straight to choose from. At Hair Extensions Online you are at liberty to choose from its collection. They are lightweight and easy to attach without giving your hair a pull. They can be affordable to give value to your dollar.
At Hair Extensions Online the silkiest of hair are used to make hair extensions and hair extension kits to keep abreast with the ever changing roles of the contemporary woman. There is always something to add to make the woman beautiful in every aspect of her life. If it is a romantic dinner or a business trip, style of the hair can enhance the look of every woman. Short or long or wavy or straight nothing is impossible for Hair Extensions Online. Hair is the online store’s business and this hairy business is a big deal.
Hair extensions don’t need a lot of fuss to use. They are instant and can be fitted anywhere without the help of a hairstylist. It is a matter of getting used to it. When you have acclimatized you can sure style it like your own hair. Don’t go on a trip without one. There are always invitations for dinner, a drive there or lunch at your favorite rendezvous. You can never tell.
Looking a little bit glamorous doesn’t hurt. In fact it enhances your stance and puts on an air confidence. With hair extensions and all its attending accessories you can never go wrong. Hair extension kits can be best friend you will be with in your trips, business dealings in parties wherever it is that needs you to put your best face forward and your hair down.
There is one store online that can provide you with whatever you need for your hair glorification. The Hair Extensions Online is just a smile away. Click on it and get beautiful. The price is realistic. As the kits won’t hurt hair and so does your pocket. Trust the online store. It is the only one you’ve got.
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Avoid hair coloring to prevent damaging of your hair
Article by Sansal geel
People these days do not mind getting their hair colored. They are ready to spend any amount of money in coloring their hair. One must read hair color reviews before using it and should avoid damaged hair coloring. You must make sure that your hairs are in perfect condition to get colored and always consult a hair expert before you plan to get your hair inked. Read on to know more.
Coloring, perming, blow drying, straightening and what not, people are ready to go up to any extent to get a new hair style. They do not think about whether their hairs are ready for these kinds of things. All they care about is to have to latest ongoing hair style. Damaged hair coloring is something which shouldn’t be practiced at all, but youth these days give a damn about it and go for any kind of hair coloring techniques. Hair color reviews are something very important to read before you plan to apply them on your hair. One must read what experts say about a particular hair color and for what type of hair is it suitable. Always go for good quality hair colors and it is even better to go for natural hair colors in order to prevent your hair from damaging.
Hairs are very tough to manage; it takes ages and a lot of labour and patience to get perfect hair. Regular use of shampoo makes your hair rough, dry and tampered. The sudden increase of chemical products in the market have attracted a lot people and inclined them towards using them to get perfect hair. One should always go for more natural ways to protect and maintain their hair. Hair color reviews must be taken by an expert and hair coloring should always be done by a professional. Along with that damaged hair coloring should be a big no. First try and bring your hair in a state in which they are allowed to color. Always consult experts to know what would suit your hair and what not. Herbal and natural products do minimum damage to your hair but you must always seek advice from experts before using them also. Weekly hot oil treatments would ensure your hair look more healthy and shiny. Along with that it is mandatory to condition to your hair in order to remove dirt from them. Hair is something which makes you look beautiful if they are in proper condition. Your most percentage of beauty lies in how good your hair is.
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People these days do not mind getting their hair colored. They are ready to spend any amount of money in coloring their hair.
Hair Extensions Nightmare You Need to Avoid
It is a known fact that for a woman, her hair is her crowning glory. Having a bad hair day is tantamount to having a bad day and obviously bad looks. To fix this issue, many turn to hair extensions to restore their crowning glory into a hair worth bragging. But if you fall into the wrong hands, you might experience the worst hair extension nightmare and that is a fake looking extension. To avoid this nightmare, hair extensions Manchester and hair extensions London experts recommends the use of human hair extensions. Real hair extensions handled by the right Manchester hair extensions experts is equals to a perfect looking hair.
Before you go for hair extensions, it is a good idea to have an initial consultation to know how long it would take to put the hair extension. Depending on the look that want and the number of human hair extensions to be placed, a Manchester hair extensions expert needs at least an hour or can even take up to five hours to successfully and beautifully install real hair extensions. The thickening process alone can take 1-3 hours according to hair extensions London experts. On the other hand, the if you wish to lengthen your hairstyle, then prepare to spend 4-5 hours with a hair extensions Manchester expert.
It is during the initial consultation that you will be advised by hair extensions London experts on how long it would take them to place the hair extension. The hair extensions Manchester salon would also advise you on how much it would cost to get human hair extensions. Usually the initial consultation is free for hair extensions Manchester salons. They would also give you a free assessment on what type of hair extensions would best suit you. Real hair extensions alone have different choices and variety according to texture of hair, color, length and so on.
For a natural look, it is recommended that you choose real hair extensions that have the same style color as your hair. As much as possible, the hair extension should look very natural. This is where human hair extensions have a big advantage over synthetic hair extensions. This also draws the line between amateur hair extensions Manchester and Manchester hair extensions experts. One good indicator that you are with a good hair extensions London expert is when they make use of custom-made extensions especially for you. They would even keep records for each of their client for future reference.
The name you can trust when it comes to hair extension is Lucinda Ellery Hair Extensions Salon. With hair extensions London and Manchester hair extensions salons, Lucinda Ellery became the number one choice for many celebrities. Human hair extensions and real hair extensions are their specialties since 1984. For more than 25 years, they had been wowing their clients with their expertise. With a huge team of hair extensions Manchester and London experts, they became one of the biggest in UK. You are assured that your crowning glory will be in good hands with the experts in Lucinda Ellery.
Kelly Brendle is the author of this article on Hair Extensions. Find more information about Hair Extension here.
