There are a few items that you should have with you while making your hair or having a nice hair do.

·  Pomade adds control and tames the frizzies. If your hair is long, use on the roots only.

Try L’Oréal Studio Line FX Toss Lotion or Aveda Pure-Fume Brilliant Humectant Pomade.

·  Wax gives intense control, which is especially important for short to medium-length styles.

Try: Redken Water Wax or White Rain Select Effects Defining Wax.

·  Shine enhancers often contain silicone, which helps all hair types look smoother and shinier.

Try: Phyto Defrisant or Aussie Smoothy Gloss.

·  Flexible hair sprays set a style while allowing you to brush and restyle throughout the day.

Try: Suave Herbal Care Flexible Hold Hairspray or Pantene Pro-V Stay Smooth Settique Spray.

Originally an oral medication for the treatment of high blood pressure, Rogaine is rubbed into the scalp to treat male pattern baldness. It’s available over-the-counter in pharmacies in two formulations, regular and extra-strength, containing 2% and 5% of the active ingredient, minoxidil, respectively. About one millilitre is massaged into the dry scalp twice a day.

Approximately one-third of men can expect minimal to moderate regrowth and almost one in 10 dense regrowth when using regular-strength Rogaine. About 80% of men can expect a reduction in the rate of further hair loss. Extra-strength Rogaine has been shown to increase the rate of regrowth in the short term, but over time, less difference has been observed between the two formulations. One drawback is that it can take between six and 12 months to see any effect and, as with Propecia, you have to keep using Rogaine in order to keep any regrown hair, otherwise it will start to shed within six months of not using it.

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CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS

Lets discuss the main causes of hair loss, because once cause of hair loss is identified, one is better equipped to make an informed decision and take reasonable steps to stop and reverse the process. When this happens, one cause of hair loss is resolved: stress.

Hair loss is a natural daily phenomenon, re-growth is generally a given. But this shedding of hair cannot be the main cause of hair loss. Every strand of hair on a human head is genetically programmed to a cycle that includes growth, stabilization, aging and shedding. On the average, a human head sheds about 50 – 125 (depending on gender) but most of them will come back after the resting stage as the follicle itself is not destroyed. Trouble begins when the loss exceeds re-growth, or the re-growth is weak and unhealthy. These are the main causes of hair loss.

Other causes of hair loss are as follows

Genes
Genes can give you stunning looks but may also be a cause of hair loss for you. In a vast majority of cases, hair loss is hereditary, passed down the genes from either side of parentage. Some studies indicate that baldness from the maternal side has a greater chance of it being passed along. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stress, Trauma, Diet
Other causes of hair loss could be surgery, medication, high level of work or family related stress and diet or nutrition changes all these can contribute to hair loss. These causes of hair loss are generally short lived and hair growth is restored once the situation normalizes. In any case, the above mentioned causes of hair loss rarely contribute to baldness

HOW TO TREAT HAIR LOSS NATURALLY

Identifying the cause of one’s sudden hair loss and treating it naturally, is the best way to recover from stress related hair loss; but it is not always the easiest thing to do. In some cases, stress has become such a major and vital part of one’s daily routine that it can be very difficult to separate oneself from the need for it. Statistics show that over 80% of people are overstressed, in some capacity, and may be suffering from some health condition because of it. Most Americans live such busy lives and suffer from the weight of responsibilities with jobs and family that we allow our health habits to fall. Sudden hair loss is not a direct side effect of stress, but it comes as a result of an unhealthy diet and lifestyle caused by the reality of stressful conditions in our lives. Therefore, it is very important for every individual suffering from sudden hair loss to understand what causes stress, how it affects one’s health, and how to either get rid of or cope with one’s stress.The following is a list of things one can do to cope with stress. In order to completely get rid of your stress and cure it, one has to devise a list of all of your problems and deal with them head on. Ignoring your problems and disassociating yourself from stressful events only serves to bring temporary relief but not a permanent cure. The following list are ways one can cope with stress.

EXERCISE
Researchers have discovered that regular exercise decreases the production of adrenaline and will counteract the stress response. Physical activity of any kind is an effective way to relieve stress and will usually leave you feeling relaxed and rational about your problems. Researchers have also found that those who exercise regularly sleep and relax better.

SLEEP \ RELAXATION
Having healthy sleep habits and relaxation rituals are a very important part of eliminating stress. If you set aside at least 20 minutes each day in a quiet room to relax your mind and focus on good thoughts, you will notice a change in one’s attitude toward stress. You can also use this time to pray and meditate on bible scriptures. Finding some time during your day to quiet oneself can be very therapeutic in producing an effective and appropriate response in stressful conditions. Proper sleep is also important in coping with stress. Everyone knows how much sleep they need, but too much or too little sleep can affect one’s health in different ways. An abnormal sleep pattern can cause skin deterioration and sudden hair loss.

DIET
Stress at home and at the workplace can have a drastic effect on one’s eating habits. The abuse of alcohol, drinking coffee, and smoking are all effects that stress can have in improper nutrition and diet. Lack of certain vitamins and minerals in your diet can lead to iron deficiency or anemia that can contribute to sudden hair loss. A fundamental principal in natural hair loss treatment is that the same foods that are good for your health, are good for your hair. Although sudden hair loss can be caused by many other variables, lack of proper nutrition will cause hair loss in most people. Foods that are high in protein, low in carbohydrates, and have reduced fat content can help in maintaining healthier hair and preventing sudden hair loss.

The list above is only a means to stress relief, and not a cure for stress related hair loss, or Telogen Effluvium. The best possible way to treat one’s sudden hair loss is by dealing with the root problem behind the stress. Exercise, diet and sleep can never eliminate the problem but can only help you cope with it in a positive and healthy manner. As a society, we blame stress on everyone and everything except ourselves and the fact is the only person responsible for your stress is you. Having the wrong attitudes, and our fears\ phobias contribute to creating more stress in our lives. Dealing with fears and anxiety with a positive attitude can help you overcome the stress in your life. The good news is, that one’s sudden diffuse hair loss can be dealt with and there are easy and effective ways to deal with stress and thus prevent sudden hair loss.

 

 

Hair Removal Guide:

Here we discuss the different types of hair removal procedures. How much do they cost and what are the merits and demerits of each type of hair removal.

 

Types of Hair Removal

Mainly there are three types of hair removing methods. Which are as follows.

Temporary

Tweezing, Shaving, Mechanical Epilators, Chemical Depilatories

 

Less Hair Eventually     

Waxing (tends to reduce hair growth with time)

 

Permanent                    

Electrolysis (Hair Electrology), Laser Hair Removal

 

 

Tweezing and Shaving

 

Tweezing works for about three weeks. Tweezers vary in price from about $2.60 for Revlon’s Deluxe Slant Tip Tweezer and $6.50 for Revlon’s Micro-Fine version, to $22 for Tweezerman Tweezers.

 

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Bikini Line Waxing

Removing hair from your pubic area is a hell of a job. You need a great deal of tolerance for pain as it hurts like anything. But, the results are always more than good. Once you get your bikini waxing done then you will never go for any other hair removing method. As waxing is the most effective and neat method as far as bikini line is concerned.

Here I want to share a few tips before you go for bikini waxing: Try to choose a comfortable place for your self where you can have your bikini waxing done in a peaceful way. Do go to a professional hair removal beautician, who actually knows how to do bikini waxing.

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Dandruff is the most common hair problem. People of all ages have this problem. It’s more of a social issue than a medical one, as you feel embarrassed if someone notices the snow on your shoulders.

 

Dandruff is a skin condition in which you experience the shedding of a flaky white substance from your scalp. You have itching and skin gets infected. Dandruff is also known as scurf, it is due to the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common. Some people, however, either chronically or as a result of certain triggers, experience an unusually large amount of flaking, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation. Most cases of dandruff can be easily treated with specialized shampoos and home remedies. Simple dandruff does not cause hair loss.

 

Causes of Dandruff:

 

The main causes of dandruff are impairment of general health, development of a toxic condition mainly due to taking of wrong foods, constipation, and a low vitality due to infectious diseases.

Other causes can be as;

 

·     Poor nutrition.

·     Deficiency of zinc.

·     Fungus of scalp.

·     Use of harsh shampoos and soaps.

·     Due to stress. 

 

As the epidermal layer continually replaces itself, cells are pushed outward where they eventually die and flake off. In most people, these flakes of skin are too small to be visible. However, certain conditions cause cell turnover to be unusually rapid, especially in the scalp. For people with dandruff, skin cells may mature and be shed in 2 - 7 days, as opposed to around a month in people without dandruff. The result is that dead skin cells are shed in large, oily clumps, which appear as white or grayish patches on the scalp and clothes.

 

Home Remedies for Dandruff:

 

Home remedies are a very safe way of dealing with dandruff. The home solutions are not only safe but also inexpensive and have good results.

 

·     The antifungal properties of tea tree oil have been reported as useful in the treatment of dandruff.

·     Shampoo containing active ingredients like Zinc pyrithione, Ketoconazole(anti-fungal ingredient), Selenium sulfide are very effective for dandruff treatment.

·     For soothing and curing dandruff, Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon of Neem oil (antifungal & antiitching) 1 teaspoon Teatree or Manuka (also antifungal) which much stronger than teatree, one teaspoon of Rosemary oil and one teaspoon of Lavender oil together in 3 tablespoons of carrier oils such as Olive or Almond oil (Wheat germ and Macadamia carrier oils closely match your natural sebum) and apply to your scalp weekly. Massage well and keep it on over night and wash your hair in the morning.

·     The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.

·     Vinegar is also very good for removing dandruff, take a half cup of plain white vinegar, with a cotton wool dabbed in the vinegar apply it on your scalp and leave it for an hour before washing your hair.

·     Washing hair regularly also prevents dandruff, and its better if you apply curd in your hair and keep it on for an hour before washing with a mild shampoo.

·     The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly with any mild shampoo.

·     As with all remedies please patch test first for any allergic reactions that you might have with any of the ingredients, if you are prone to allergies.

 

 

Hair Dying Tips and Techniques

 

Dying hair or coloring hair has now become a necessity. As you don’t want to look out dated. But there are many reasons and different opinions as far as hair dying is concerned. Some dye their hair just for fashion and some do it to hide their grey hair. Not to mention old folks want to look young too. No matter what may be the reason for dying hair, the procedure should be right and correct.

 

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