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Glamour
for Long Hair :
Add that extra touch of glamour to extra-bare party
attire with long, smooth hair parted off to the
side. Apply a dollop of smoothing cream (like Redkin
Straight) to damp hair before blow-drying it straight.
Finish off with a dab of shine serum (like Matrix
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If
Your Hair Is Wavy :
Lather up with a shine-enhancing shampoo and conditioner.
Rinse well. Smooth and separate wet strands with
wide-tooth comb, then spritz a silicone-based shine-enhancing
spray from ends to roots.
Dry hair using a blow-dryer with a tapered nozzle
to direct air down the hair shaft and seal the cuticle. |
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A
Bit About Leave In Conditioners :
Have you tried leave in conditioners? They are especially
ideal if are pushed for time. The nice thing about
them is that they won't weigh down your hair and
even helps tame flyaway hair. It is also a good
solution if the ends of your hair are extremely
dry. Simply smooth a small amount of conditioner
to the ends to help hydrate and protect. Your hair
will even look better. |
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Are
The Ends of Your Hair Frying? :
Cup the ends of your hair in your hands and direct
the heat (set at cool) over your hands. Drying in
this manner will prevent the air from hitting the
dry fragile ends of the hair. |
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Before
You Colour Your Hair :
The week before you colour you hair, be sure to
really condition the ends so that they don't absorb
too much colour during the process. The ends of
your hair tend to be the most porous and have a
tendency to really soak up colour. |
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Condition Your Hair :
Conditioning is not a step you want to skip. It
adds protection to your hair by coating each strand
against wear and tear and offers added shine as
well. By coating each strand, it offers easier detangling
which will prevent your hair from breaking at this
critical time. |
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Fine
Hair and Conditioners :
Use conditioners sparingly so that you don't weigh
down your hair. A medium size round brush and a
volumizer will definitely make it look thicker. |
Gels
For Your Hair :
If your hair has curl, a gel can be your best friend.
Dry it to the stage where it is almost dry and then
squeeze a little into your hand. Distribute it through
your hair with your fingers and then scrunch it
through your hair. Allow hair to completely dry
and the gel will hold it in place. What is especially
nice is the fact that you can reactivate it teh
next day by misting your hair with water and scrunching
again. |
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Growing
Out Your Hair :
There are a few ways to gracefully grow out that
cut. You can use a gel to help lift up the roots,
you can use a hairband to get the hair off your
face or change the look of your bangs with a little
help from a blow dryer and a round brush. |
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Hair
Drying and The Brush :
We all know how vulnerable our hair is while it
is wet and using the brush can really do some damage.
After you shampoo your hair, blot it dry with a
towel and then try to detangle it with your fingers.
Don't use the brush. This is the time when you can
stretch the strands and weaken them to the point
where they snap. The brush used on wet hair can
also cause frizzing to occur. Don't pick up the
brush until your hair is somewhere between damp
and dry and then it is okay to use the blow dryer
and a round brush until it is styled and completely
dry. |
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Hair
Tips :
Washing brushes should be done on a need to
basis. They will collect natural oils from your
hair as well as an assortment of styling products.
A mild soap should be used and then the brush should
be air dried. When the bristles start to soften,
it's time for a new one. |
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How
Diet Can Affect Your Hair :
The hair that you can see is already dead and
there's nothing your diet can do to help this hair
but the hair beneath the skin is still being nourished
by the papilla. A good diet ensure healthy hairs
being formed. |
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How
Do I Shampoo Correctly? :
Pour about a tablespoon and a half into an empty
shampoo bottle and then dilute with a little warm
water. Give it a good shake. Shampoos are very concentrated
and most of the time, we use too much.
Wet your hair thoroughly and then pour on a little
of the diluted shampoo. Massage your scalp with
the pads of your fingertips, not your nails. Be
sure to pay attention to the hairline where makeup
can collect.
Rinse well and then check for shampoo residue. It
should be visible on your fingertips. If you notice
traces of shampoo, continue rinsing. Add conditioner
to your hair following instructions given on bottle.
Rinse if required. Squeeze the water from your hair
and then blot it dry. Don't rub because wet hair
is very vulnerable and breakage can occur |
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Lock
In That Curl :
Using your diffuser attachment, lean your head to
one side and start scrunching your hair from the
bottom to the (top all around your head) Finish
off with a blast of cool air to lock in the curl.
So simple a procedure but very effective. |
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My
Hair is Falling Out :
If you find that suddenly your hair is falling out
in handfuls, it would be a good idea to mention
the fact to the doctor. There are a lot of factors
that could be causing the problem which include
hormones, stress, anaemia, poor diet, pregnancy
and genetic factors. This condition can also take
place at menopause. Thyroid and Alopecia can also
be reasons so be sure to have the condition looked
at. We naturally lose about 100 hairs a day so if
you are losing more than this, it is something that
should be looked into. |
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SHAMPOO
TIPS!! :
Shampooing your hair...there are some tricks!
never use hot water.. use tepid
use about a quarter size amount of shampoo and massage
it into your scalp from front to back
rinse.. this should take between 3-5 minutes
apply conditioner from the ends of your hair up
to the roots (not the other way around) and comb
it gently through your hair
rinse another 3 minutes, followed by a blast of
cool water to help seal
blot your hair dry, don't tousle...not good for
your hair or the style. |
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