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How to Care for Hair After a Perm

How to Care for  Hair After a Perm

Caring for your permed hair is easier than you might think. If you are afraid that you will lose your curls after applying conditioner or other hair products on, don’t be.Here are ways for you to care for your hair after a perm:Do not wash your hair yetAfter you’ve just gotten a perm, do not wash it for at least 24 hours. This is because hair is very fragile, plus hair needs to adjust to the chemicals. Shampoo for chemically treated hairWhen your 24-hour wait is up, choose a shampoo that is desi…

Home Made Hair Repair Recipes

Home Made Hair Repair Recipes

Lack luster hair and split ends are just some of a girl’s hair-raising problems. But a tight budget or a tight schedule could leave your hair in a rut. Fear not. Just raid your kitchen and for some edible hair care recipes. MayonnaiseMayonnaise is not just a condiment that goes into your sandwich. Mayonnaise softens hair and makes it shiny. To do it, comb just enough mayonnaise to coat your hair lightly. Leave it on for 30 minutes then shampoo your hair and rinse thoroughly. For an even deeper c…

How to Blow Dry

How to Blow Dry

Blow drying might seem to you a very simple task to do when looking at the stylist doing it. However, it is not really as easy as it may seem especially when you are intending to have a hair style as wonderful as the hair of Eva Longoria, Mary Louise Parker, Jessica Simpson and others. Blow Drying or Air drying Requires art, skill and power. Gladly, it is the tricks of the trade that you will learn as you read through this article.The Right Direction of Air FlowFor a sleek straight hair look the…

How to Stop Split Ends

How to Stop Split Ends

Split Ends are the ugly looking tips of our hair with a split on it. It takes place when the protective cuticle of the tip of our hair split lengthwise because our hair is simply very brittle and dry.Of course we all want to have the finest hair there is and look good. We tend to always style our hair with blow dry and styling iron but without thinking about the bad effects of it in our crowning glory. Here are some fabulous helpful tips so to improve our hair condition.Please avoid using vent b…

How To Get Healthy Hair

How To Get Healthy Hair

Wash hair with a clarifying shampoo to remove product build up, which can prevent conditioner from penetrating the hair shaft, and rinse thoroughly. Generally squeeze out excess water from hair with an absorbent towel. Just avoid rubbing or tousling it, which can tangle the hair and even cause breakage. Rub a quarter size blob of deep conditioner between the palms and use your fingers to rake it through the hair, depositing more on the ends. If you have fine hair, use a little less and only put …

Taking Care Of Your Hair After a Perm

A lot of women experiment with their hair. One of which that they are interested in doing—but very cautious about it—is having a perm. Although it creates fabulous curls and a completely new look, taking care of it though is quite tricky. Here are some expert advices on making your perm as perfect as you walk out of the salon.Use compatible shampoos and conditioners – Washing your hair on a perm requires products specially formulated for permed hair. Using aggressive shampoos o…

How To Choose The Right Hair Brush

How To Choose The Right Hair Brush

Do you know that people usually use the wrong type of hair brush for them? Most of the damage done to hair is when it’s wet, and detangling it with a steel comb makes it a lot worse damage. Here are the right types of brush for the right type of hair.For wet hair – Comb wet hair using a big tooth comb and detangle your hair from end to root. Try not to touch the root at all.For short hair – A Paddington brush with soft protective bristles is best as you shape and blow dry your …

Add Shine to Your Hair

Add Shine to Your Hair

Shiny, non-greasy hair simple means healthy hair. That is why it is best to make your hair not only full with body, but shining with life. Here are great suggestions and solutions to give you hair that sparkle it deserves.Use heat-activated shampoo – After washing your hair with heat-activated shampoo, and towel drying it, blow dry your hair to stimulate the shampoos shine-inducing agents.Deep condition at least weekly – Visit your local hair salon or beauty shop weekly to have your …

How To Use a Flat Iron

How To Use a Flat Iron

Getting that smooth, sleek look out of your Straightening Iron is a joy for a lot of girls. Whatever iron you use—ceramic, metal, thermal, or ionic—your hair is prone to damage with over use and inappropriate use. Here are amazing tips to help you and your flat iron work side-by-side without damaging your hair.Keep your flat iron clean – Make sure your iron is free from dust, grease from styling products, and loose hairs. This will make your handy iron last longer and do less d…

Taking Care of Your Dry Hair

Taking Care of Your Dry Hair

Dry hair is caused by heat, an open cuticle, chemical applied in to hair, and poor maintenance. We have gathered some great tips on how to turn your hair from dry and boring to alive and fabulous!Blow dry with less or no heat – Use a cooler setting when blow drying. Do not blow dry your hair until completely dry. Leave some amount of moisture to it.Use acidifiers – Applying acidifiers closes the hair cuticle down and lock in the moisture. Their pH content range from 2.5 to 3.5, lower…