Show your stylist exactly where you want your hair to fall rather than telling her you just want her to cut an inch. It’s the only time when it’s perfectly polite to point. Get the cut you really want by bringing your hair dresser a picture. It says a thousand words. Have you ever tried […]
Category: BARGAIN BEAUTY SECRETS
TRADITION
For centuries, women have poured olive oil over their hair as a beauty treatment. And now all the top hair products being sold are featuring olive oil. You can have the same effect by using olive oil straight from the bottle. You’ll save lots of money and your hair will look better than ever. Heat […]
HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR HAIR?
Use a mirror to look at the back of your hair inside a brightly lit room. You should be able to see a shine line surrounding your hair like a halo: otherwise, you’re missing shine. Excessive blow – drying, frequent coloring, and even your hormones can increase pH levels in your hair, causing dullness. Reflect […]
TREATMENTS
BLACK TEA TONIC Black tea is good for your hair, too. Add two tablespoons of dried rosemary to two cups of brewed tea. Let steep for ten minutes Pour the mixture over your head and massage for one minute. Rinse thoroughly. APPLE CIDER SHAMPOO Combine equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and shampoo in a […]
ENDS ARE UNEVEN
Blow dry while using a round brush to flip ends up. For extra hold, blow dry with cool air and spritz with hair spray. Rub hair wax on ends and heat with a blow dryer. The ends will fuse together temporarily. TOO MUCH OIL The pectin in apple juice absorbs excess oil, leaving hair squeaky […]
EMERGENCIES
How do you solve that hair problem? You do it quickly and creatively. Here are some of my favorites. HAIR IS TOTALLY TANGLED Dampen hair and then straighten out starting from the ends. FLAT HAIR Blow hair out straight and then set it for a few minutes on hot rollers to give it more volume. […]
GREAT HAIR ON A BUDGET
DETOX YOUR PRODUCTS Add a couple of aspirin to your shampoo to take out the entire excess product and get your hair squeaky clean. GET RID OF OIL Dip your fingers in baking soda and massage your scalp to instantly dry up oil. It’s a great way to revive your style. LEND A HAND If […]
PRO SECRETS
FIGHT FRIZZ Just spritz damp hair with a light conditioning spray. Then let your hair air dry, or blow it dry on low or with a diffuser. COWLICK CONTROL After you’ve styled your hair, wet the cowlick and position it in place. Keep it there with a wax or pomade. HEALTHY HAIR Use a nourishing […]
SEASONS
SUMMER • Heat proof your hair and stop your color from fading. • Make sure your product has UV filters. • Wear a hat. • Use a color-protecting shampoo. • After swimming in the pool, rinse your hair in apple cider vinegar to remove the chlorine. STEAMY SCALP. USE A MINT SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER. IT […]