Keeping Your Home Smelling Spring Fresh

When I was growing up in the 60's my mom had always believed in home made concoctions for everything from cleaning cabinets to bathrooms to home made hair conditioners, and facial toners.

Lemon was a big one in my home. My mom would stock up on lemons which were used on cleaning as well as cooking.

The most memorable was her fresh smelling lemon spray which was used every year for her spring cleaning. April was the cleaning month. She would spray it on base boards, mattress box springs, closets, shelving, out door furniture and every nook and cranny. Our home smelled like fresh lemons.

When we had guests the night before she go through the house quickly and spray everything. She would keep a small spay bottle in our rooms and ask us to spray our rooms each week. Not only did it clean, it was a great freshner, everything smelled so clean and fresh. I was always taught to clean up during cooking. Mom's home made lemons cleaner was great for cleaning around the oven when food was present.
It's better to spray lemon on chicken than bleach.

I have passed on this fabulous receipe to you all. I hope you find this receipe helpful in helping your decision in finding a air freshner.

Find a pretty spray bottle. You can purchase one at your local department store. Fill the bottle half way with distilled water. Add 3 to 4 drops of lemon oil which can be purchased at a candle shop, or bath shop. Add one whole lemon to this ingredient. Low and behold you have yourself the best smelling air freshner/cleaner for cleaning kitchen cabinets to cleaning bathrooms!

Happy Cleaning!

Maria Brittis is a full time mom and part time Fuller Brush Distributor. On her free time she fundraises for the low cost spay and neuter assistance program in South Carolina where she lives with her family and 9 cats and 1 dog. Visit her websites http://www.fullerbrushhome.com or http://www.ilovepets.org

Your Kitchen is Your Spa Supplier

Have you ever walked into a high-end department store where “spa” items are sold and walked away because of the high price?

How many times have you seen an item you wanted, but when you tried to read the list of ingredients, which seemed to be in Latin/Greek, which you couldn’t even pronounce, you put it back?

Granted, the packaging, containers and brand name were great. And, maybe you were drawn to this item because of the excellent marketing and the appeal of “If you want to be beautiful, thin, have the perfect home, perfect husband, children, family, etc, you have to have this product” advertising.

How many times have we purchased a “must have” product just to have it sit on a shelf for a couple of years before we threw it out in the trash?

Today, all of the major companies are into the “Natural” products. Recently, while Christmas shopping, I went into a mall where the first thing I saw was a wagon that had “Natural Products”.

When I read the ingredients, the first thing I noticed was Mineral Oil. Great product, but it is not natural. Mineral Oil is made from petrochemicals during the refining of oil and gasoline products.

Yet, how many times have we used this same product on ourselves or for our children, especially our babies? I’m not saying it doesn’t work, but if you say your products are made using natural ingredients, why would you have a products made from petrochemicals?

What would you do if I were to tell you that you could have many of the same type of items by making them yourself, at home, without all the petrochemicals, which many commercial products contains.

Did you know that the shelves in your grocery store, health food store and your own kitchen contain many products that will help you and your family? · Arthritis Rubs · Facial masks · Facial moisturizers · Hair conditioners · Hair colorants · Bath & Body products · Cold remedies · Teas · And more

Go on line, there are a lot of places where you can find simple recipes to make simple products. Your local library and/or bookstore are other great place to find ideas.

Did you know that: · Honey is a great facial mask, tightens the pores as well as moisturizes. · Honey is an excellent product to use on a cut or wound will not only act as an a bandage but also as an antibody. Honey was a staple of the ancient Egyptian doctors. · Olive oil is an excellent product for both your skin (if you have dry skin) and your hair, giving it body and shine. · Used tea bags will help relieve eye puffiness. Preparation H is another good product to get rid of puffiness under the eyes.

More ideas:: · Did you know that if you added capsicum (hot pepper) to olive oil, let them sit for a couple of days to blend, you have one of the best topical ointments for arthritis? · A cup of peppermint tea is one of the best remedies for stomachaches and cramps. Used tea bags will help relieve eye puffiness · Out of deodorant or toothpaste, try baking soda. · Vinegar is no only an excellent product to clean windows but can also be used as a fabric softener. · Got a cold? It’s going to be with you for at least 7 to 10 days. Yes, you will feel miserable during that time, but your body is building immunities and with rest and plenty of fluids you will get over it. With the proper rest, diet and vitamins, your next one will not be as severe, that is, if you get a next one.

At one time in our history, we relied entirely on plant and natural items to restore and heal us. Mineral oil and petroleum jelly were not a part of our facial/body care.

These particular products were the ‘left over” from the manufacturing of oil and gasoline. Not natural, but good advertising has made us believe that it is the best products on planet earth..

Today, we have become accustomed to the “quick fix,” we want instant results. Don’t like the way you look, go get plastic surgery, injections or liposuction.

Sometimes all we need is a helping hand, not a make over. Go to any drug or grocery store and you will find aisles of self-medication over the counter (OTC) products. But are they what we really need. Do we really need to run to the dermatologist every time we see (or think we see) a new wrinkle?

The best defense is offense. Read up, learn and see what you can do for you, yourself. Sometimes, the what we need is right under our noses, we just have to look and recognize it..

You know your skin better than the major companies. What is good for everyone may just be good advertising trying to get you to believe that one size fits everyone.

While in reality, one size fits no one!

Copyrighted 2006
Michele Winslow
owner: Alexa44.com
Creating natural facial care products. Find us at http://www.alexa44.com

Giving Your Hair The Best Conditioning

Conditioners helps you manage things well, especially your hair.

Conditioner is a substance that makes things easily manageable. Bread dough's for example, conditioners make it easy to manage bread dough, which is otherwise hard without it.

The best use for conditioners, on the other hand, is for the hair. Hair conditioners are heaven sent for people with frizzy and dry hair. It helps make hair easily manageable and easy to style. It also lessens the pain of detangling the dry hair when frizzyness attacks.

Conditioning the hair also eliminates the problem when it becomes nest-like after shampoo.

Here are a few tips on how to use hair conditioners to the fullest.

First, is clean your hair with shampoo. In shampooing, avoid bring up your hair and rubbing it with the shampoo. It will tangle all the ends and it will be hard to fix it after washing.

Shampoo needs to clean your scalp where dirt may build up that may cause dandruff.

Use your fingertips to clean your scalp with shampoo working the lather down to the tips from the roots. Do not rub the hair strands together to avoid damaging your hair.

Rinse well to wash the shampoo completely.

Secondly, apply a rich, moisturizing conditioner to the hair with more concentration on the tips.

Please note that when you shampoo, you concentrate on your scalp, but when you condition your hair, you concentrate on the tips.

Comb your hair with the conditioner still on it, and use a wide-toothed comb.

Remember, shampooing is to clean the scalp, conditioning is to treat your hair with protective shield to keep it moist and protected from dryness that harms the hair.

Rinse well after about a minute. If your hair is extremely dry, you may

James Monahan is a leading authority on hair care. He has written many articles and newsletters. For more information to go http://www.AllConditioner.com.

How to Choose Hair Conditioner

The phrase hair conditioner seems a bit broad. The main objective of people who prefer to use hair conditioners is for them to make their hair more vibrant and full of life. Maybe one's hair is thinning, too frizzy, too dry, or has been damaged. Regardless of the situation, hair conditioners should help to deal with it. Below, you can find a list of basic solutions assembled to deal with certain hair concerns.

Unlike shampoo that should be chosen depending on the scalp type, conditioners should be chosen depending on the hair type. This helps avoid greasiness, frizz or limp locks. Eventually, hair can become immune to a conditioning formulas effects, and that will actually cause build up, so no matter what conditioner you end up choosing, change the brand of conditioner you use every month.

How to choose the right conditioner:

1. Look for rich, moisturizing conditioner if hair tends to get extra dry or frizzy.

2. If the hair is limp or fine, use a volumizing conditioner.

3. Healthy and shiny hair needs only a conditioner made for normal hair.

4. Use leave-on conditioners at least once a week. Use it in the shower and rinse immediately if the hair is fine but for drier hair, leave it longer.

5. If there are no conditioners available anymore, or just to avoid chemicals for a change, natural conditioners like mayonnaise or olive oil can be used as a substitute.

If a person has baby-fine hair then too much conditioner will weigh it down. Test the hair at night to see what amount of conditioner works best. Fine hair can be nice and shiny, but too much conditioner makes it look oily, damp or weighted down. The amount of conditioner being used to baby fine hair also matters. Be sure to rinse the hair well. It seems that cooler rinse water works better as it does not leave the scalp feeling heavy or irritated and this has been proven from a lot of hair experts too. Baby shampoo works great to give fine hair extra shine due to its mild content. Flip the hair over while wet and barely blow-dry hair underneath. This will give hair extra bounce.

For people that are trying to have that fuller hair appearance, here are some great tips. The Cholesterol products that come in jars are all great sources to use for fuller hair, one such product is Le Kair. People that are searching for ways to fuller hair should look for products that read volume and fullness.

Nowadays, both women and men have processed hair. Adding moisture is key to finding the right conditioner for color treated, permed, & relaxed hair. Sadly, treated hair usually suffers from oily roots to dry scalp and shaft, and sometimes split ends. So washing processed hair can be a demanding business. The trick is to cleanse the roots while moisturizing the ends.

Here are shampoo tips for the following processed hair types:

- For color treated hair try to look for a rich and thick conditioner

- Many people apply conditioner to their scalp like shampoo. Don't forget the ends of your hair, where conditioner is needed most!

- Make sure to get away from conditioners that contain silicone, because this tends to strip color.

- For curly hair, use deep conditioners.

Select products that contain cetyl or stearyl alcohol, panthenol & methicones, silicone or dimethicone, or essential oils & botanicals such as avocado or jojoba oil. This will help in taming the hair and keep it looking gorgeous for a whole day.

Putting conditioner on thinning hair will not be enough to stop a hair loss problem, but this will make hair appear as though it's thicker and fuller. One way to help replenish the hair's natural protein and mineral balance is by using the Tricomin restructuring conditioner. This in turn can build the shine, luster, and even bring back the body of thin hair. A leave-in conditioner can also help smooth and straighten hair.

For more great hair conditioner related articles and resources check out http://conditioner.haircarehaven.com

Keeping Your Home Smelling Spring Fresh

When I was growing up in the 60's my mom had always believed in home made concoctions for everything from cleaning cabinets to bathrooms to home made hair conditioners, and facial toners.

Lemon was a big one in my home. My mom would stock up on lemons which were used on cleaning as well as cooking.

The most memorable was her fresh smelling lemon spray which was used every year for her spring cleaning. April was the cleaning month. She would spray it on base boards, mattress box springs, closets, shelving, out door furniture and every nook and cranny. Our home smelled like fresh lemons.

When we had guests the night before she go through the house quickly and spray everything. She would keep a small spay bottle in our rooms and ask us to spray our rooms each week. Not only did it clean, it was a great freshner, everything smelled so clean and fresh. I was always taught to clean up during cooking. Mom's home made lemons cleaner was great for cleaning around the oven when food was present.
It's better to spray lemon on chicken than bleach.

I have passed on this fabulous receipe to you all. I hope you find this receipe helpful in helping your decision in finding a air freshner.

Find a pretty spray bottle. You can purchase one at your local department store. Fill the bottle half way with distilled water. Add 3 to 4 drops of lemon oil which can be purchased at a candle shop, or bath shop. Add one whole lemon to this ingredient. Low and behold you have yourself the best smelling air freshner/cleaner for cleaning kitchen cabinets to cleaning bathrooms!

Happy Cleaning!

Maria Brittis is a full time mom and part time Fuller Brush Distributor. On her free time she fundraises for the low cost spay and neuter assistance program in South Carolina where she lives with her family and 9 cats and 1 dog. Visit her websites http://www.fullerbrushhome.com or http://www.ilovepets.org

Your Kitchen is Your Spa Supplier

Have you ever walked into a high-end department store where “spa” items are sold and walked away because of the high price?

How many times have you seen an item you wanted, but when you tried to read the list of ingredients, which seemed to be in Latin/Greek, which you couldn’t even pronounce, you put it back?

Granted, the packaging, containers and brand name were great. And, maybe you were drawn to this item because of the excellent marketing and the appeal of “If you want to be beautiful, thin, have the perfect home, perfect husband, children, family, etc, you have to have this product” advertising.

How many times have we purchased a “must have” product just to have it sit on a shelf for a couple of years before we threw it out in the trash?

Today, all of the major companies are into the “Natural” products. Recently, while Christmas shopping, I went into a mall where the first thing I saw was a wagon that had “Natural Products”.

When I read the ingredients, the first thing I noticed was Mineral Oil. Great product, but it is not natural. Mineral Oil is made from petrochemicals during the refining of oil and gasoline products.

Yet, how many times have we used this same product on ourselves or for our children, especially our babies? I’m not saying it doesn’t work, but if you say your products are made using natural ingredients, why would you have a products made from petrochemicals?

What would you do if I were to tell you that you could have many of the same type of items by making them yourself, at home, without all the petrochemicals, which many commercial products contains.

Did you know that the shelves in your grocery store, health food store and your own kitchen contain many products that will help you and your family? · Arthritis Rubs · Facial masks · Facial moisturizers · Hair conditioners · Hair colorants · Bath & Body products · Cold remedies · Teas · And more

Go on line, there are a lot of places where you can find simple recipes to make simple products. Your local library and/or bookstore are other great place to find ideas.

Did you know that: · Honey is a great facial mask, tightens the pores as well as moisturizes. · Honey is an excellent product to use on a cut or wound will not only act as an a bandage but also as an antibody. Honey was a staple of the ancient Egyptian doctors. · Olive oil is an excellent product for both your skin (if you have dry skin) and your hair, giving it body and shine. · Used tea bags will help relieve eye puffiness. Preparation H is another good product to get rid of puffiness under the eyes.

More ideas:: · Did you know that if you added capsicum (hot pepper) to olive oil, let them sit for a couple of days to blend, you have one of the best topical ointments for arthritis? · A cup of peppermint tea is one of the best remedies for stomachaches and cramps. Used tea bags will help relieve eye puffiness · Out of deodorant or toothpaste, try baking soda. · Vinegar is no only an excellent product to clean windows but can also be used as a fabric softener. · Got a cold? It’s going to be with you for at least 7 to 10 days. Yes, you will feel miserable during that time, but your body is building immunities and with rest and plenty of fluids you will get over it. With the proper rest, diet and vitamins, your next one will not be as severe, that is, if you get a next one.

At one time in our history, we relied entirely on plant and natural items to restore and heal us. Mineral oil and petroleum jelly were not a part of our facial/body care.

These particular products were the ‘left over” from the manufacturing of oil and gasoline. Not natural, but good advertising has made us believe that it is the best products on planet earth..

Today, we have become accustomed to the “quick fix,” we want instant results. Don’t like the way you look, go get plastic surgery, injections or liposuction.

Sometimes all we need is a helping hand, not a make over. Go to any drug or grocery store and you will find aisles of self-medication over the counter (OTC) products. But are they what we really need. Do we really need to run to the dermatologist every time we see (or think we see) a new wrinkle?

The best defense is offense. Read up, learn and see what you can do for you, yourself. Sometimes, the what we need is right under our noses, we just have to look and recognize it..

You know your skin better than the major companies. What is good for everyone may just be good advertising trying to get you to believe that one size fits everyone.

While in reality, one size fits no one!

Copyrighted 2006
Michele Winslow
owner: Alexa44.com
Creating natural facial care products. Find us at http://www.alexa44.com

Hair Styles for Black People

Some of the most attractive people are black models and athletes. Consider just a few of them out there. Tyra Banks, Beyonce, Dwayne Wade and the list can go on and on. Something though can definitely be said about these people and their exotic look. Hair styles have definitely contributed to their attractiveness.

Take for instance Beyonce. She is one of the best looking entertainers out there. What she has done is paid attention to her hair. It contributes to her beauty. She has put extra effort into a hair style that contributes to her look and that compliments her. Instead of just going with a standard hair style that you would see on an African American she did what looks best on her. She went with the hair style that looks good on her head. She did not go with the frizzy hair style that you see on so many black people. Instead she has straight gorgeous hair. Hair coloring lightens her hair color. She's a knock out for it. The same can be said for Tyra Banks.

Are you tempted to go with the hair style that everyone of your ethnicity is wearing? Don't do that. Instead take a look at yourself in the mirror. What does your hair want to do? What about your body shape? If you are a bigger person you may benefit from a shorter hair style. If you are slimmer a longer volumized hair style will probably work better for you.

Also pay attention to the hair product you are using. Put nutrients in your hair that are going to make it healthy. Alcohol free hair products are best. Alcohol dries out the hair. You want instead a good moisturizer conditioner and shampoo.

Put these styling suggestions together and make yourself into the beautiful person that you are.

Hair products can be expensive - especially the hair products that your hair needs. Here is a web site that will supply you with Free Samples Of Hair Products:

http://www.FreebiesSample.com

Herbal Hair Loss Shampoo, Are They Sucessfull in Stopping Hair loss

Hair loss causes severe trauma and loss of confidence among many. With the development of scientifically proven formulations, hair loss can be controlled and prevented if treated in the early stages. Though numerous miracle shampoos are advertised in the market no one is sure about their efficacy. It is always safe to buy and use only FDA approved products or those recommended by the American Hair Loss Association.

Herbal Gardens Hair loss Shampoo

Herbal Garden prepares a variety of herbal based shampoos are available for treating hair loss. Egg shampoo works best with dry hair for normal fruit shampoo or henna shampoo are ideal. Lemon based shampoos are suitable for oily hair. These shampoos contain only natural and herbal ingredients and no chemical or animal products. It stops dryness, flaking and itching of scalp. It can also prevent dandruff and enhances blood circulation. It minimizes oil production and maximizes luster of hair. A bottle of Unique Hair Loss Shampoo Formula costs USD 10.99. The hair loss shampoo is prepared with natural essential oils that nourish the scalp and hair follicles to stimulate healthy hair growth. They also customize the shampoo according to the client’s hair color and hair problem.

Newgen

The 8 oz. Shampoo from New Generation is a gentle, pH balanced shampoo that is suitable for daily use. Discovered by Dr. Purola, this formula has deep cleansing properties and stimulates the blood circulation to provide nutrients to the hair follicles, to arrest hair loss and facilitate new hair growth. The deep cleaning action removes dirt and oils. The shampoo leaves no residues on the scalp making it receptive to the New Generation 2 Cleanser Conditioner for healthy hair.

Anti Hair loss shampoo – Peremier-31

This is based on a scientific formula that improves the hair structure by providing moisture and nourishment and luster to the hair. It acts against bacteria and the production of sodium that is excreted as dandruff. Backed by six years of research this shampoo effectively controls hair loss and strengthens the hair roots.

Dead Sea Premier Anti Hair Loss Shampoo

This is a Ginseng based shampoo with minerals and a secret ingredient known as CRSFO. Its four fold function helps in restricting hair loss and facilitating hair growth.

Herbal Hair Shampoo are the best solutions available at this time for Hair Loss Treatments.

The Article is Published by Eric Mcneece for Seo Company India Brosis Solutions.

Top Five Natural Hair Loss Treatments

There are often successful treatments for hair loss. With the right treatment, you should be able to stop your hair from falling out and even regrow the hair that you have lost.

There are many natural hair loss treatments that you will find people using. Remember that with any method you use that you should plan to see results over time, not immediately.

1. Make sure to get the required amounts of Vitamins A, C, B, and E, as they are essential for proper hair growth. They help in maintaining good blood circulation, thus helping to increase oxygen to the scalp.

2. Massaging the scalp with herbal oils like jojoba oil or olive oil. It is always been seen that oils of thyme, lavender, rosemary, and cedarwood have been able to help with hair loss (alopecia areata).

3. You will want to avoid excessive blow-drying of the hair and chemical shampoo's. The hair and scalp can be damaged by hair coloring or other treatments.

4. Herbal treatments such as amla, henna, shikakai, and ritha can be used to shampoo your hair. In particular, amla poweder is known to be a powerful antioxidant that will help to prevent hair loss and graying. It is also a rich source of vitamin C. Shikakai works well as a shampoo as it does not remove the natural oils that are present in the hair. Henna also works as a great natural conditioner.

5. You will want to reduce stress from your life as much as possible. You can do this by exercising or even meditating. You will want to try to avoid smoking as the nicotine can decrease blood flow to the scalp.

Do not Delay in learning more about how to regrow your hair naturally, Reviews of Natural hair loss solutions

I have found this great site dealing with hair loss, GrowHairToday.com, I found this to be an excellent resource for learning more about hair loss.

The 30-Day Ponytail Challenge

I caught myself putting my hair up in a ponytail for the fifth time last week, and I realized that something's got to change. Why is it that moms seem to relegate themselves to that old standby ponytail every single day? And if it's not the ponytail, then it's the big, fat hair clip. I am sending out a personal challenge to say "NO!" to the ponytail/hair clip do for 30 days. Can you do it? I bet you can!! If you are blessed enough to have a head of hair, then take care of it and show it off!

Shine It-If your hair is suffering form the dried-out doldrums, then try some natural conditioners. A can of beer poured through your hair is a perfect way to bring out the shine. Vinegar also works very well to make your hair practically glisten. And as long as you seal the hair cuticle with a blast of cold water, you don't have to worry about going around smelling like a brewery or an Easter egg.

Condition It-I read once that mayonnaise works fabulously as a natural hair conditioner. I tried it and nearly gagged (gross!). If you are looking for something to work as a great natural hair conditionar, try egg yolk and olive oil. The protein penetrates the hair shaft and the oil seals it in a layer of softness. However, keep in mind that most people who need conditioner only need it on the lower portion of the hair and not the crown. If you put too much conditioner on the crown of your head, it can make your whole head look oily.

Detanble It-I paid a hefty price tag for those fancy detangling hair sprays until I realized that I could make it myself for a tiny fraction of the cost. Buy a bottle of volumizing conditioner. It's important to get volumizing so that it doesn't make your hair lie flat. In a spray bottle, put a squirt of the conditioner and fill the rest up with water (the ratio will vary depending on how tangled your hair usually gets).

Style It-This is the kicker for most busy moms. We barely have time to blow dry our hair, much less style it. However, there are always a few minutes here and there. Hot rollers are making a come back and they are so easy. Just spend a few minutes rolling it and go on with your household duties. When you're finished, take out the rollers, fluff out your hair, and you're done. For quick fixes, headbands are awesome and there are so many cool ones out now. Styling is really not that difficult and it makes such a huge difference. So, go ahead and take my 30-Day Ponytail Challenge. You'll be glad you did!

Hannah Keeley is the founder of http://www.totalmom.com and the mother of seven kids. She is the author of "Hannah's Art of Home" and "Hannah Keeley's Total Mom Makeover," and has appeared on the Today show, Fox and Friends, and the Rachael Ray show.

Split Ends Treatment Remedy

Split ends occur when the hair strand "fractures" on the end. Split ends in the hair are the most common hair problem that every woman faces. Split ends occur when your hair's cuticle wears down. Trichoptlosis or split ends occur when the protective cuticle is stripped away from the ends of the hair. Split ends are more common when the hair is dry or brittle. Hair is more delicate and vulnerable to splitting when it's wet, so never brush wet hair. Gently comb it with a wide-tooth comb. Don't brush too vigorously, as tension caused by brushing promotes splitting. Instead, brush gently from crown to ends using a soft-bristled brush.

Wait at least two weeks between chemical treatments such as perming and coloring, which, when used one after the other, can be extremely damaging to hair. Over heating hair can cause split ends. Always use a heat protection spray before using a hair dryer or straighteners. Protect your hair by using a shampoo made for split ends, and use an anti-breakage conditioner. However, realize that many shampoos only cover up the problem, not cure it. Apply a leave-in conditioner or pomade to the ends of your hair daily to keep them strong.

Split ends should not be left unattended. Some splits can split right up the entire hair shaft or else the split ends themselves will actually split, leaving you with split split ends. Use a clarifying shampoo about once a month...silicone builds up, which you want, because keeps the split ends "bonded" to hair so they can not be seen. Avoid vent brushes with plastic bristles. These can cause further damage by ripping through the hair. On dry hair, use a wide brush with a foam pad that allows more give.

Try not to shampoo every day if you have dry hair. Protect hair when heat-styling. Apply a leave-in conditioner. Carefully remove the split ends; this will give your hair a natural layered effect. Try to cut about the same amount of hair. Cutting your hair is the best way of getting rid of split ends. It is the simplest and least expensive method to remove split ends. Hair dryers, curling irons, perms and hair colors all damage hair. If you must blow-dry, use a cool setting and keep the dryer 6 inches (15 cm) from your hair.

Split Ends Treatment Tips

1. Protect your hair by using a shampoo made for split ends, and use an anti-breakage conditioner.

2. Shampoo hair and use a moisturizing formula like Phytojoba or similar.

3. Use a good rinse out conditioner making sure to slather the ends where the splits exist.

4. Detangle your strands with a wide tooth comb.

5. Use a large paddle or round brush and a blow dryer and blow your hair completely dry.

6. In winter, biting winds can cause split ends. Invest in a cool hat to wrap up your hair.

7. Don't vigorously brush hair when it is wet. Hair will snap and break, causing split ends.

8. Don't tie your hair back with an elastic band. Always use a soft covered scrunchie or band.

9. Get hair trimmed regularly to get rid of any split ends.

10. Always use coated or covered rubber bands.

Juliet Cohen is an expert in Hair Styles . Information on Split Ends and Hair Care

Tricomin-Advanced Care For Thinning Hair

Is excessive hair loss causing you misery? Do you confine yourself indoors because of your baldness or hair thinning? Try Combat’s Hair Loss treatment for effective results. Before you opt for any hair loss treatment, it’s important to analyze the causes. Although there are various reasons for hair loss, the most common is androgenic alopecia or hereditary hair loss. Other causes include hormonal imbalance, stress, hair styling and inadequate intake of protein and calcium. In women, childbirth results in temporary hair fall. Certain medications like those given for gout, arthritis, acne and cancer result in hair thinning and shedding.

Combat Hair Loss proposes five types of hair loss treatments for both male and female. These include DHT inhibitors, Super Oxide Dismutase Treatments(SODs) Growth stimulators, Anti-Androgens, and Anti-Inflammatory’s. Among the ones available in the market, Procerin and Revivogen are DHT inhibitors, while Rogaine and Tricomin are growth stimulators. Tricomin is also used for SOD treatment and Anti-inflammatory’s.

Tricomin is a therapy spray that is applied topically. It is part of a suite of products that include a shampoo, conditioner, and conditioning shampoo. Among all the solutions, Tricomin is one of the most unique and successful hair loss treatments. Unlike Procerin, it doesn't inhibit DHT to stop the cause of hair loss, and unlike Minoxidil, it doesn't use Potassium Channel openers to stimulate hair growth.

It is best suited for treating hair loss in women since Tricomin isn’t an anti-androgenic type treatment. If you use this treatment in conjunction with Minoxidil, which also stimulates hair growth it is sure to produce excellent results.

Tricomin product line includes Tricomin Solution Follicle Therapy Spray that lasts for two to three months, Tricomin Solution Follicle Therapy Spray Double Pack, Tricomin Combination Pack 1 and 2, Tricomin Revitalizing Shampoo, Tricomin Restructuring Conditioner, Tricomin Deep Conditioning Treatment and Tricomin Conditioning Shampoo.

Follicle Therapy Spray combines the benefits of clinically-tested Triamino Copper Nutritional ComplexT with an exceptional leave-in conditioner formulation. Tricomin Solution enriches your hair and scalp with a unique blend of essential amino acids, minerals and body-building ingredients.

Order your pack now from www.combat-hair-loss.co.uk and get back your lost, lustrous hair.

Andrew Adler writes for http://www.combat-hair-loss.co.uk

Chemical Hair Straighteners - What You Need To Know

Many people turn to chemical hair straightening and other hair straightening means to straighten hair for a long period of time. With hair straightening, curly hair gets rearranged to straight hair. The chemicals used for hair straightening are usually guanidine hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and ammonium thioglycolate. However with this, there may be damage to your hair as the chemicals used here strip the bonds that are responsible for curly hair. Instead of permanent hair straighteners, you can turn to temporary hair straighteners for straightening very curly hair.

There are many professional flat irons available today like the Sedu flat iron for you to use to pin straight your hair a day at a time. In addition to this, there are many products available today like oils, hair straightener solutions, serums and creams that can be used for hair straightening. It is always better to go through reviews before choosing the product that you like as some products don't hold as long as other products.

When choosing your hair straightening products, you have to take your hair type into consideration. This is because fine hair tends to straighten easily as the product gets soaked faster in this hair. You will need more of the product when straightening coarse and thick hair. In addition to using these products on your hair, you will have to blow dry your hair using these products and coax it with the help of a hair straightening brush.

Chemical hair straightening is done following four steps with the strand test first done to find the strength, texture and elasticity of the hair. This determines the chemicals that can be tolerated by your hair. The next step involves using a protective cream on the scalp to shield damaged hair. Then chemicals are rinsed over the hair using hot water and last, the scalp is relaxed using a special conditioner.

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Deep Penetrating Hair Conditioner

Dry hair can be frustrating and challenging. Dry hair can result from a variety of factors, but having to deal with fly-away, frizz, damage and static electricity can make you want to, well, pull your hair out. Using a deep penetrating hair conditioner can have you on the road towards body, volume and control.

Dryness can be the result of many things beyond our control and some we can manage. Cold air, low humidity, excessive styling or the use of inexpensive hair products strip away moisture and hydration and leave hair void of body and fullness. Wind, flat irons and blow dryers all work against our scalp and can dry hair leading to lack of manageability and "flat hair" - the dreaded, unintentional style where your well-maintained hair style lays flat on your head.

Deep penetrating hair conditioners have been formulated and researched to topically infuse moisture into the follicle shaft increasing nutrients while adding "plumpness" and body. The follicle sheath and cells require moisture to "behave". Penetrating the shaft (and scalp) revive and restore lost moisture and reduce frizziness and help reduce and protect from damage.

There are several products and ingredients available we have found to be the most effective at penetrating and healing or moisturizing.

In the past few years there have been several ingredients used in conditioners proven effective at deep penetration - Emu Oil, Jojoba Oil and Panthenol. All have found there way into hair products and conditioners, in particular. Emu Oil is probably the most widely for a number of its properties.

Emu Oil has been used for thousands of years by the Australians - similar to Argan Oil in Morocco. Emu Oil is transdermal, meaning is penetrates deep into the scalp and hair. It is a natural moisturizer and is known to help heal scalp conditions and is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. A popular ingredient in skin care to treat burns and help heal scars, it is used extensively both in shampoos and deep penetrating conditioners. Effective for repairing damaged hair, it works well to control frizz, split-ends and infuses rich moisture for body and control.

As an alternative, Argan Oil, known by name brands such as Moroccan Oil or Moroccan Miracle Oil hair treatment, has been growing in popularity for its ability to penetrate deep. A topical, leave-in conditioner, it adds moisture and protects against sun and heat damage. It is rich in Vitamin E and works well to restore hydration while protecting.

A deep penetrating conditioner can help repair damage and increase volume and fullness to dry, fly-away hair. If you are battling static electricity, lack of body or unmanageable locks, give a hair conditioner formulated to penetrate deep and moisturize a try, your hair (and stylist) will be glad you did!

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Choose Professional Haircare Products For Beautiful Hair Every Day

With so many new hairstyles today, women and men alike need professional haircare products that will keep their hair looking beautiful all day every day. There are so many products on the market such as shampoos, conditioners, gels, hairsprays, hair waxes, anti-frizz treatments, perms, and more. So, how do you choose which is right for your hair? Here are some tips to get you started.

Shampoo and Conditioner

Some well-known brand name manufacturers that carry professional haircare products include ABBA, L'oreal, BioSilk, AVEDA, ARTec, Murad, Nioxin, Pureology, American Crew, and Alterna. A variety of shampoos and conditioners are available to help dry hair, thin hair, colored hair, permed hair, African-American hair - you name it! Some of the categories you might find include volumizing, refining, moisturizing, reconstructing, and purifying.

There are also products meant to repair damaged hair. For example, two L'oreal professional hair care products are called "Absolut Repair Shampoo" and "Absolut Repair Conditioner." These can be enhanced with L’oreal’s “Active Crème” and “Repair Masque.”

The important thing is to find the right combination of shampoo and conditioner. Your hair texture might not require conditioner at all. Or, you might require only a very small amount. If you have hair that tends to tangle easily, you might require more conditioner than usual.

Time to Shampoo!

Determine what type of hair you have - dry, thick, thin, fine, silky, or natural curls. Choose shampoo that's designed to enhance your type of hair. Once you've used a certain type of shampoo for a while, your hair may seem drab again. If so, try changing to a different brand for a while. Some people even change brands every time they reach the bottom of a shampoo bottle!

Other Professional Haircare Products

Using shampoo and conditioner is just the beginning! There are also many other products to meet your hair needs such as hairsprays, gel and mousse, anti-frizz solutions, etc. Some key words to look for when choosing these products include defining creme gel, finish spray, forming polish, straightening balm, strong hold hairspray, root lift, relaxing serum, and styling lotion.

Natural Haircare Products

There are also natural haircare products that do not contain harmful chemicals. These will naturally add much-needed vitamins to your hair and skin. They can be very effective in reducing hair loss as well as enhancing your hair's natural beauty.

Beware, however, of salon hair care products that are labeled "natural." These might be partially natural, but not 100 percent natural. They often contain synthetic ingredients for preservation purposes. Also, organic does not necessarily mean natural. Read labels! Natural haircare products are available for all types of hair, from blonde to brunette. There are also natural black hair care products.

Here are just a few natural hair care products: Aloe Vera, Rosemary and Sage, Psyllium husk, Saw Palmetto Extract, Henna, and Nettle Root Extract.

Shopping for hair products is easier than ever with the Internet. You can use online resources to find professional haircare products at affordable prices and have them shipped to your doorstep. Your hair can look gorgeous every day of the week!

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Hair Growth Shampoos

The liquid form of medicine helpful in cleansing the sebum and stimulating hair growth are the hair growth shampoos.

Cleansing shampoos helps in cleaning the sebum build up in the scalps which cause psoriasis. Revivogen is a hair growth shampoo which is also known as bio cleansing shampoo. This is used by the patients who have under gone hair transplant or hair restoration surgery for preventing scalps and sebum.

As discussed earlier the main cause of hair loss and damage of hair naturalness is due to the increased growth of Di-hydro testosterone (DHT). Revivogen is rightly known as anti DHT shampoo. Awaken and Replinish is a shampoo and conditioner combined product from hair energizer which has trichogen matter helpful in hair follicle stimulation.

Pro Anagen is another combination of hair growth shampoos and conditioner and it is considered as one of the best shampoo. It does not contain chemicals like sodium chloride which is almost used by all other manufacturers to increase the foaming in shampoo which in turn is harsh on follicles. Pro anagen also avoids the use of propylene glycol and artificial coloring agent.

The above product mainly uses vitamin and nutrition extract as ingredient. It uses distilled water and anti sebum and anti DHT products. Shampoos are also available for faster hair growth. Folica a hair shampoo manufacturer introduced shampoos for faster hair growth. Fabao is a brand of shampoo that should be used by male and female in the early stages of baldness.

Nioxin is used to grow natural clean and soft hair at a faster growth rate. Some revital shampoo helps in revitalizing the thin hair and short follicles and helps in growing long hair and thickening the hair. Recapture, a Helsinki hair formula is used to discover this purpose. Hair formula 37 (HR37) manufactures hair growth products like faster growing hair shampoo, conditioners and revitalizes.

World of hair help in choosing healthy hair care product. They have a variety of formulas and they customize it according to the nature of hair of the patients. They have products for dry hair, thinning hair, oily hair, damaged hair, scalps hair and dandruffs. Some of their products are boost stimulant shampoo, boost hair vitamins and boost hair conditioner.

Fast hair, a United Kingdom hair growth products manufacturer has provided various ranges of products for faster hair growth using a FAST technology. GROW is a product developed by salon web with faster hair growth formula and conditioner. The main ingredients are HF37 vitamins.

Some tips for healthier hair are:

- Taking high protein diet like sea food.

- High shampoo and conditioner

- Blowing dry hair with cool air

- Doesn't brush wet hair.

- Using ultra violet rays for protecting the hair.

Hair growth shampoos are the most commonly used product for hair cleansing, softening the hair. Apart from this jojoba oil, coconut oil, Aloe vera is other herbs that are used for making the hair composed and natural looking and for the removal of scalps and sebum.

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YUKO Hair Treatments

Here are some YUKO hair treatments that are currently out in the market:
YUKO Lock in Color Treatment- Prevents color fading and perfect for hair that was color treated. YUKO Lock in Color Treatment key ingredients are Aqua Gold, amino acids and silk protein that will lock in the color in your hair.

YUKO Lock In Color Conditioner- This conditioner prevents color fading, should be used after using YUKO Lock In Color Shampoo for a better result. This conditioner contains Aqua Gold, amino acids and silk protein that locks in the color of your hair.

YUKO Lock In Color Shampoo- This shampoo is perfect for hair that was color treated. Not only it locks in color, it also protects the hair from heat and Ultra Violet rays. This shampoo contains Aqua Gold, amino acids and silk protein.

YUKO Phiten Cleansing Shampoo- This shampoo cleanses the hair by removing oil, dirt and styling materials from the hair and the scalp. YUKO Phiten Cleansing Shampoo is prevents dandruff, prevents itchiness, gentle to the skin and teardrops free.

YUKO Phiten Bella Shampoo- This shampoo is for all hair types, especially for hair that was chemically and thermally treated. YUKO Phiten Bella shampoo adds body and manageability, softens and smoothes hair. The key ingredient of this shampoo is collagen and keratin which repairs damaged hair and helps keep moisture in the hair.

Yuko Phiten Bella Treatment- This is an everyday moisturizing treatment that is design for all hair types, even those hairs that were abused chemically and thermally. This treatment makes the hair healthy, shiny and beautiful, by repairing the damaged hair.

YUKO Prode Cream Wax- This cream wax is 100% natural wax with creamy texture for easy styling and mild holding strength that adds lift and treats hair bundles.

YUKO Prode Wax Foam- This foam could be used like pomade or a hair wax, which could be applied to damp or dry hair that gently fixes the hair. With creamy texture for easy styling and mild holding strength that will add lift and treats hair bundles.

YUKO REPAIR Through- This is a leave-in conditioner which protects hair from blow-drying and ironing. This leave-in conditioner diminishes the damage of the hair from the heat by excluding alcohol as an ingredient. YUKO Repair Through penetrates the hair which serves as a protection for the hair cuticle. Also, this provides essential moisture which makes the hair shiny, moist and silky

YUKO Repair Treatment- This repair treatment provides essential nutrients that repair and protects damaged hair.

YUKO Systems Kokoro G Shampoo- This shampoo contains Aqua Gold, Amino acids, keratin, biodegradable treatment and is additive free. This is gentle to the hair and scalp, also, helps improve damaged hair.

YUKO Systems Kokoro G Treatment- This treatment should be applied after shampooing the hair to protect the hair from the heat of a blow dryer. This contains Vitamin E, ProVitamins B5, keratin and amino acids.

YUKO Sytems Tsuyapata Treatment Spray- This is a powder based spray that is blended with collagen which will give gloss, shine and moisture to the hair. This treatment spray protects the hair and will drive that frizzy hair away.

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How to Take Care of Straight Hair

Since I straightened out my hair care, it's been growing, and the ends look great. Here's what I do for my hair:

Never wash the hair with shampoo anymore, only conditioner, such as VO5 Hydrators or Free Me Freesia, Suave Daily Clarifying conditioner, or White Rain Extra Body. If you buy these, make sure you get the exact product, as all these brands make lots of different products, some of which aren't good for much of anything. Dilute the conditioner with 1/2 as much water, to help it penetrate better. Then use it by the handful. All these brands are really cheap, so cost is not an issue. Do a scalp massage while washing, to remove any skin buildup (an issue only if you tend to get dandruff), then repeat again, to do the length once and the scalp twice in all.

Then apply a moisturizing conditioner, like Elasta QP Intense or Hollywood Beauty Carrot Cholesterol. This would be a conditioner without any silicones (ingredients ending in -cone, read the ingredients list). Finally, finish off with some Pantene Pro-V, and comb out while I'm rinsing.

Some people complain of damaging buildup from the silicones in Pantene Pro-V. To prevent this, start your wash by wetting your hair with a mix of 1/2 cup vinegar in warm water at least once a week. Never had any buildup problem.

Squeeze out your hair, then put it up in a towel. Take it down, comb again, then put it in a dry towel one more time. By the time, take it down, it's more damp than wet. Now put 2 drops of jojoba on your fingertips, and work this into the ends, and also the section on the back of your neck that breaks off short. This seems to prevent that "dry ends" feeling, and makes the hair even sleeker.

Sometimes also add a couple of drops of jojoba or coconut oil the next day after wash, but if your are wearing your hair up, usually forget to do it until it's too late.

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