Fish and Nuts for Healthier Hair and Scalp

If there are two things that you need to always include in your daily diet, they are fish and nuts. Fish and nuts are packed with protein and omega 3 fatty acids which not only promote a healthier body but also a stronger and healthier head of hair. Protein and omega 3 also aids in making your scalp healthier. Leafy greens, carrots as well as beans are also wonderful for your locks. It is always best to stick to a balanced diet. If you are trying to lose weight, beware of getting into fad diets aimed at losing weight fast as most of these diets starve the body of essential nutrients which can cause your hair to turn brittle. Hair loss is another possibility with weight loss fad diets.

Keep Your Hair Shiny with Lukewarm Water

You’ll need to take down your water temperature a notch or two if you love taking hot showers or baths. Hot water can strip the hair of its natural protective oils which serve as its conditioner. With these oils stripped off, your hair will start looking dull and feeling dry. If you want to keep the shine and softness of your locks, use only lukewarm water in washing your hair. While shampooing your hair, gently massage your scalp for a good pampering.

Repair Split Ends with Argan Oil

Styling your hair too often with hot tools can cause damage to the protective layer of your locks resulting to split ends. The same is true when you often color, bleach or perm your hair. There are various products that can help repair the splitting of your hair and one of these products is the Moroccan Argan oil. Coat your hair regularly in the oil and allow its nutrients to repair split ends and make the locks stronger.

Boost Hair Volume with Mousse

It is true that the thickness of your hair relies mostly on your genes. But how you style your locks also play a role. If you are a natural redhead, your hair comes with a natural thickness. However if you are a natural blonde, you naturally have the thinnest hair even though blondes have the greatest numbers of hair. But of course, there are ways to give your hair some volume no matter what your natural hair color may be. All you need is a leave-in conditioner or mousse. Apply on your hair and start drying the root area first. You’ll need to flip your hair upside down as you dry to get that extra volume boost. For fine hair, use a hot tool in low heat when drying.

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The Super Straight Hairstyle

Get your straighteners out as the super straight hairstyle is in trend this spring season. After a long time, the super straight hair look is finally back in vogue.

Before wearing this trendy hairstyle, see to it that your locks are in tip top condition. Apply a hair product that will give your locks extra shine and good protection. The Moroccan Argan oil is an excellent choice. The oil is packed with antioxidants which offer great protection against the elements plus it is loaded with moisturizers making the hair smooth, silky and shiny.

For a More Sophisticated Look

It’s easy to give the super straight hairstyle a sophisticated look. Simply do a sleek-side parting and instantly your hair is power-dressed. For a more modern look, give the center-parting style a twist by simply slicking the sections in the front of your hair back behind your ears. Leave the section that is in front of the ear loose. For a super neat look, use a simple hairband to put your hair in place.

The Wet-Look

Feeling bold this season? Why not sport a fantastic grunge wet look hairstyle? Give this trend a preppy look by adding some volume at the roots and just slick your locks back from your face. You can use gel through the roots of your straight hair and using a comb just comb back into place. As a finishing touch, don’t forget to wear a rock and roll attitude.

If you have short hair, all you need to do is use gel or mousse or any hair product designed to give your hair that wet look. Remember to use plenty and simply slick straight back using a comb. A side-swept androgynous look becomes more feminine with a red lipstick.

All Glam and Retro Up-Do

This year’s spring and summer trendy hairstyles are not just about messy waves and ponytails. Ultra glam and retro up-dos are also in the trend.

Blow dry your locks and loosen them up by tucking a side behind one ear. Give your hair some texture by rubbing together a few strands.

Here’s a classic hairstyle that does not go out of style. The slick and chic side-swept up do. Have a side of your hair forward and make a finger curl just underneath your hat or a headscarf.

If you want a glossy and expensive look, simply blow-dry your hair and curl the ends under.

Give the classic beehive hairdo a modern twist by adding lots of volume at your roots and then sweeping your hair to one side instead of sweeping it straight back.

Try wearing some of the trendiest hairstyles for spring and summer this year. They are quite easy to do.

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In men the signs of hair loss are the following:

• Receding hairline
• Hair loss, whether moderate or extensive, specifically on the crown or top of the head.

In women the signs of hair loss are as follows:

• There is a general thinning of the hair not just in one particular area but all over the head.
• The crown or the hairline experiences hair loss.

Hair loss in women generally starts around the 30-year age bracket. Usually hair loss is an overall thinning instead of a bald patch. By time women reach 40, that’s when hair loss becomes more evident.

So what causes hair loss in women? It is important to learn the factors that can cause hair loss so that women suffering from it will know if the problem is serious enough to seek medical advice or if it’s not too serious and just wait for the hair to grow back.

6 Possible Causes of Hair Loss in Women

Pregnancy

Often times hair loss in women is due to pregnancy. At around 3 – 6 months after childbirth, most will start noticing a degree of hair loss. The reason is the hair starts going into a resting phase due to the physiological effects of pregnancy on the body.

Intense Diets and Weight Loss

Many women are not aware that going on intensive diets and shedding off lots of pounds too quickly can have enormous effects on the body including hair loss.

Serious Illnesses and Severe Infections

Women who become seriously ill or suffer from severe infections can start losing hair. This is because illnesses and infections put much stress on the body. This can result to the hair going into a resting phase which would lead to shedding. Usually the body starts recovering from 3 – 9 months. The hair will start growing back until it starts looking like the original “hair” condition.

Chemical Hair Treatments

Chemical hair treatments especially when done improperly can trigger hair loss or even further aggravate the current hair loss situation. If you love using dyes, tints, bleaches, straighteners and permanent waves on your crowning glory, better start rethinking what you are trying to do. In general, if these treatments are used minimally, hair that is in good health condition will show no signs of damage or stress. If you use these treatments on your hair and notice that your hair is breaking and becoming brittle, it is best to give these treatments a rest.

Hairstyles that Pull

Hairstyles that give your locks a good tug can also cause hair loss. If you are styling your hair in ponytails or braids avoid pulling your locks too tight.

Rough Combing and Rubbing

Don’t comb or brush your hair too rough as this can result to hair loss. You should also avoid roughly rubbing your hair with a towel when drying as this can lead to breakage and worsen your hair loss problem. It is best to use combs with wide teeth and brushes with smooth tips. Instead of rubbing dry your hair with a towel, gently tap dry or just allow it to air dry.

Shampoos and creams may actually do wonders for your hair but nothing beats good hair care practices in bringing out your hair’s best. Here are some of the dos and don’ts of hair care.

The Dos and Don’ts of Hair Care

Don’t scratch. Hair breakage and eventual hair loss can result from too much scratching. Scratching is usually caused by dry skin and dandruff thus it is important to prevent your hair and scalp from becoming excessively dry.

Do treat dandruff and dry scalp. Use an anti-dandruff shampoo to control and eliminate dandruff to prevent scratching. You can try Argan oil, a natural oil from Morocco, to relieve itchiness and soothe your scalp. Argan oil is rich in essential fatty acids that help nourish and moisturize your hair and scalp.

Do not use hair styling products excessively. Excessive use of coloring and bleaching can cause lasting damage to your hair shaft, weaken the roots and cause hair breakage. Some hair care products contain harmful chemicals that can cause hair to become dry and brittle.

Do use natural alternatives to commercial hair care products.

Give your hair a rest from the potentially harmful chemicals found in most hair care products. Use natural alternatives and treatments such as natural oils like avocado, almond, olive and argan oil. These oils help nourish hair. These natural oils provide a wide range of nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins that promote health and strength to your hair and scalp.

Don’t wash your hair too often. Washing your hair too often can strip away the natural oil that coats the hair shaft. Washing with hot water can also cause your hair to become dry. Dry hair requires less frequent washing so as not to wash away sebum.

Do keep hair clean. Wash and condition your hair regularly to keep it clean. Oily hair should be washed daily to remove excess oils and dirt that can make hair appear limp and dull. Use a mild shampoo and a good conditioner to keep hair smooth and silky.

Don’t pull or yank on your hair. Pulling on your hair can put stress on your roots and weaken the hair shaft. Avoid pulling your hair into tight ponytails or using rubber and Velcro to style your hair. These practices can dry out your hair.

Do be gentle. Use a wide-toothed comb to untangle knot from your hair. Gently comb wet hair. Hair is vulnerable when wet and more prone to breakage.

Healthy and happy hair means good hair days. Follow these basic hair care tips and say goodbye to bad hair days.

If you think your hair is not growing remember these 2 facts about the hair.

• Hair grows on average, a minimum of about a quarter inch and a maximum of about an inch a month. This is provided that your hair follicles do not have any underlying damage or that you are not suffering from hair disorders such as Alopecia or baldness.
• When one complains of not seeing any additional length in their hair, usually the problem is not hair growth but rather retaining the hair that have grown. If for many years your hair has remained at the same length, it may be that your hair has been breaking off or the rate of your hair growth and breaking off is the same which is why you have been stuck at the same hair length for months or even years.

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So how do you start seeing some added length in your crowning glory?

• Get rid of damaged ends.
  You feel or see those scraggly ends? You need to have them trimmed. You can take care of trimming these damaged ends but if you’re not too sure that you’ll get all the damaged ends trimmed out, it is better to have a professional take care of this. Weak, damaged and splitting ends can only get worse and in the end may compromise the strength of your hair and ultimately your hair growth when left untrimmed.
• Follow a good hair care routine.
  This next step to achieving good hair growth can take some time, about 2 months but this is crucial. You need to make some observations and find out how often you need to wash your hair with shampoo, how often you need to condition and deep condition it. You should also observe how long your hair stays moisturized. By observing your hair, you will get to know just what kind of hair care routine specifically fits you.
• Stick to what works for you.
  When it comes to a good hair care routine, almost everyone has a say. But this is why observing your hair is important. Once you already found out what works for your hair, you need to be consistent and stick with this regimen. You can also consider switching up the hair products you use but it is best to do this only after you have observed your hair and you have found out just what ingredients agree with your locks.
• Avoid over manipulating your hair. If you want to improve your hair growth, you need to stick to hair styles that use only low manipulation. It is best to go for twist outs, braid outs and buns. Don’t go for styles that require much combing and pulling since this would damage your locks and make the ends weaker.

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However, not everyone has the money to spend on salons and spas. There are hair care products that can effectively care for your hair and prevent it from becoming dry and dull.

What causes dry hair?

Before you proceed to do any of these treatments, it is very important for you to first learn what causes dry hair in order for you to effectively treat this problem. Dry hair, a common problem for both men and women, results due to excessive loss of moisture and oil from your hair follicles. Dry hair can develop due to exposure to the elements (sun, wind and environment) weakening your hair. Dry hair can break very easily. Intrinsic factors also contribute to your hair becoming dry. Poor diet, certain medications and prolonged illnesses can also cause dry hair.

Natural Home Remedies

Get rid of dry hair with these natural home treatments. No need to leave the comfort of your home for some effective and easy ways of caring for your dry hair.

Cold rinse

Use a cold rinse whenever you wash and shampoo your hair. The cold water will seal the hair shaft, make hair shiny and reduce the chances of breakage.

Honey wrap

Honey not only replaces your hair’s lost moisturebut attracts moisture as well.  Apply honey on your scalp, wrap in a towel and leave on your hair for at least 5 minutes.  Massage hair for a few minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

Vinegar rinse.

A vinegar rinse adds shine to your hair. Dilute one part apple-cider vinegar in seven parts water. Use this solution to rinse your hair after shampooing. This treatment works great for over-treated hair.

Mayo-magic

Mayonnaise does not only do magic for your sandwiches and salads. It is also an old, tested and tried recipe as a hair conditioner. Take a few spoonfuls, massage onto your hair and leave on for 3 – 5 minutes. Shampoo it out thoroughly. This treatment will leave your hair soft and shiny for a long time afterwards.

Hot Oil Treatment with Argan Oil

Mix a few drops of Argan oil with a little bit of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Massage scalp and hair with the mixture after washing your hair. Leave on for 5 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.  Argan oil, a 100% natural oil from Morocco, is loaded with Vitamin E and essential fatty acids that helps to give moisture back to your hair. These nutrients also nourish your hair, keeping it healthy and strong.

Treating dry hair need not be expensive. In fact, there are numerous hair treatments can be prepared and applied in the comfort of your own home.

The Big Chop – This term is used when a significant portion of the hair is cut down to the new hair growth. It is common for people who had their hair relaxed or those with damaged hair to opt for this cut. The big chop also called the BC removes the relaxer or the damaged sections of the hair.

Braids – Usually braids have cornrows of plaits that come in different sizes. For those who are wondering how braids are done, they are formed with three groups of hair intertwined using a certain pattern.

Braid-Out – When you have the braid out style, the plaits or cornrows are taken out of the hair. This leaves a crimped pattern.

Cornrows – The cornrows style means the braids are attached to the scalp. Usually they are vertical but not all the time.

Co-Washing – What does this term means? This just simply means using conditioner in washing the hair instead of shampoo. Co-washing is usually recommended for dry hair since conditioners are great in locking in moisture. Co-washing is done just like how you normally shampoo your hair (sans the shampoo of course).

Curl Pattern – This refers to the pattern of one’s natural hair. Curl patterns differ from one person to another. Some would have their hair tightly coiled sporting a z shaped pattern while some have patterns resembling tightly coiled spirals. There are some curl patterns that are loose spirals and some are waves.

Dreadlocks – Dreadlocks is when the hair is twisted and put to matte together. This created a tightly woven hairstyle which often resembles a rope. Dreadlocks is often shortened and referred to as “Locs”.

Flat Twists – Flat twists are attached to the head. These twists are like cornrows but flat twists are formed using only two groups of hair instead of three.

Hair Stretching – Hair stretching is a method that enables you to make your hair a little longer. This method releases some of your hair’s natural coils which then add to the length of your hair. There are products that can make curl patterns elongated therefore adding length to the hair. One of the simplest hair stretching techniques is the use of a blow dryer on low heat and aimed at the very roots of hair.

Shingling – If you are not familiar with this term this simply refers to one applying conditioner, oil or gel and cremes to just washed natural hair then running the fingers, a comb or brush to stretch as well as define the curl pattern of one’s natural hair. Shingling is done while the hair is still wet.

These are just some of the hairy terms that are usually thrown around. We’ll discuss more natural hair terms in one of our future posts.

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But don’t scratch your scalp as there is yet another solution for dandruff. You can actually whip up an effective anti-dandruff shampoo straight from your kitchen. You may even have all the ingredients you need already in your kitchen cupboard. Going natural is gaining more popularity in the beauty industry ever since it has been revealed that we have been lathering on and using many beauty and personal care products containing toxic chemicals suspected to be carcinogenic or even chemicals that have been linked to different kinds of cancer. Loving your body means ensuring that it stays in good health and your grooming should not mess with that.

Do-It-Yourself Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

This shampoo is not only great for people with dandruff. You can use this on your hair even if you don’t have dandruff. You will love its natural cleansing prowess and earthy smell. To make this fantastic anti-dandruff shampoo, you will need the following ingredients.

Ingredients
You probably already have these ingredients in your kitchen.

• Rosemary – You will need the dried ones. A teaspoon is enough.
• Thyme – Just a teaspoon will do.
• Honey – You need just 1 tablespoon of honey.
• Cider Vinegar – ¼ pint or 2/3 cup.
• Water – You will need about 2/3 cup or a quarter pint of boiling water.

These are all the ingredients you need for this amazing anti-dandruff shampoo. Let us now get working on making this wonderful concoction.

Let’s Get Working
After gathering all your ingredients, it is time to start tinkering in the kitchen. Grab a small bowl that would fit all of your herbs and then pour in the water you just boiled. The next step is to add the honey. Remember to mix it in well until the honey is melted. Place a cover on the bowl and let it steep for around 20 or 25 minutes. Grab your bottle or jar for storage and with a cloth or a kitchen strainer, strain the mixture in. Pour in your cider vinegar into the mixture and give the bottle a good shake. Keep the bottle in a cool and dry place.

Using the Natural Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
It is very simple to use this shampoo. Just like using any other shampoo, wet your hair and massage in some of this organic shampoo and then rinse. That simple!

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You can still keep on wearing luscious and beautiful hair from February to May! How? The key is learning about the culprits behind the maddening effects of spring time! Once you have this figured out, you’ll find it easier to know what you can do to keep your hair beautiful in spring weather.

Culprits of Spring Hair Problems

• Humidity
  During spring there is an influx of humid weather. This is bad news since humidity can leave your hair flat and no matter how much styling you do, humidity will always win. The best thing to do is not force your hair into an unnatural style.
  
  When it comes to the hair, spring season is that time of the year to embrace and flaunt the natural type of your hair. For those with curly hair, embrace those lovely curls and for those with straight locks that start curling up during humid weather, style your hair with loose and light curls. It is also advisable to use a humidity resistant product on your locks. The Moroccan Argan oil is great for your hair since it is a powerful moisturizer thanks to its high content of essential fatty acids, Vitamin E and Sterols. Sterols also lock and seal in moisture.
• Wind
  Get ready for windy days ahead. It’s not just the buds of May that will get a shaking from spring’s rough winds, your hair too! You can get massive flyaways this season. When gusts of winds blow they can grab at split ends and give your hair that static-ish look. The winds can give your hair a hard beating. If your hair is naturally coarse you will have it worse since the winds will have something to hold onto.
  
  To prevent rough winds from giving your hair a beating, you should use hair accessories. You can use a headband, ponytails or clips. There are also products that have been specially formulated for windy days. These products tame and smooth unruly hair and at the same time conditioning frayed ends.
• Changing Levels of Moisture
  April will bring us showers which would bring out our May flowers. However these showers bring more than just flowers. They also can bring about frizz because of the shifting weather during spring. Frizzy hair is caused by hair trying to get moisture from the atmosphere. With an inconsistent moisture level in the air, you are bound to get frizzy hair at some point.
  
  Blowdrying can give you that frizzy look. It may be best to just blot dry your hair with a towel. Remember to not rub as rubbing can cause even more breakage. An anti-frizz serum or a hair gel is recommended. It is also best to carry around a hair product that will smoothen your strands.

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But green tea also holds tons of beauty benefits. Numerous cosmetic companies have actually taken advantage of the powerful antioxidant properties of green tea and started including it in the ingredients of their beauty products. You probably are intrigued as to what makes green tea worthy of occupying a space in your beauty drawer. Let’s find out!

Beauty in a Cup of Green Tea
Green tea leaves hold high levels of antioxidants as clinical research has found out. Antioxidants have the ability to fight free radicals which are particles that hasten aging as well as cause diseases. The antioxidants from green tea added in skin care products work just like the antioxidants in your cup of green tea. Lathering them on your skin fights free radicals just like they do when they are digested. However, if you don’ t have the money to spend on lotions and potions with green tea extract, you can make your very own green tea beauty essentials right straight from your kitchen. Here are green tea home beauty remedies you can whip up.

Homemade Green Tea Beauty Remedies

• Hair Rinse for Strengthening
  Pollution and harsh hair products damage the hair. Over time, your locks will become brittle and lackluster. To keep your crowning glory shiny and strong, a green tea rinse solution will do the trick. All you need to do is boil a liter of water and steep 3-4 green tea bags in it for about an hour. Once it cools down, rinse your hair with it thoroughly after you have shampooed and conditioned.
• Eye Compress – Been pulling an all-nighter for the past days? Are your eyes puffy and have dark circles under them? This is where your used tea bags come into play. Let a couple of used tea bags cool in the fridge. Once they are cool, lay down, relax, close your eyes and place one tea bag over each eye. Let it stay for 10 minutes. If you don’t have used tea bags, brew 2-3 tea bags in a cup of boiling water then put it in the fridge. Let is cool for a few hours. Use cotton balls and soak them in the concentrate and put a cotton ball over each eye just like the tea bags. This will soothe puffiness around your eyes and get rid of the dark circles under your eyes. Now that you know this beauty remedy of green tea, remember not to throw your tea bags after use. Put them in the fridge instead. The antioxidants in green tea can also help reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.

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