Avocados are one of those foods that people tend to either love
or loathe, but while the taste of them may be up for debate, the many
Avocado oil benefits are not. The oil is pressed from the soft pulp of
avocados and is suitable for both cosmetic and edible uses. If used for
frying or grilling, its unusually high smoking point means you can use
it for cooking at high temperatures. It is also suitable for salad
dressings. It compares favorably with olive oil in terms of nutrition
and contains high amounts of vitamins A, D and E, lecithin and
beta-carotene.
Health Benefits
There are many health
benefits with avocado oil; it controls and modifies cholesterol in the
blood. Studies have shown that oil from Avocados can reduce the
formation of plaque in blood vessels. It improves the integrity of blood
vessels, the omega 3, omega 6 and vitamin E it removes free radicals
and cholesterol deposits, this reduces the risk of blood vessel damage,
it can prevent certain cancers such as breast, colon, skin and prostate
cancer. It helps the skins healing process with burns, wounds and
scarring. The oil from this fruit contains lecithin, this offers
protection and moisturizes for skin and hair.
Rich in Vitamins
Avocado
oil is rich in proteins, vitamin A, D, E, K, minerals such as copper,
calcium, magnesium, iron, amino acids, folic acid etc. These are well
absorbed into the scalp and help in growth and nourishment of hair. It
also protects hair and scalp from harmful UV rays as they have sunscreen
properties. The sterols present in avocado oil are a good conditioner
and makes hair appears beautiful. These can be used twice or once a
month and can bring a lot of changes to the hair.
Body & Hair Uses
The
oil derived from Avocado can be used to massage scalp. When blended
with olive oil, it gives better result. Massaging the scalp using this
mixture increases blood circulation and helps in nourishment of hair.
This mixture can be warmed and used for hot oil massage. Almond oil or
coconut oil will do in place of olive oil. It also helps to get rid of
dandruff flakes and moisturizes the hair. Dry hair can be repaired by
applying avocado oil. It gives a shiny texture to the hair. To improve
the moisturizing nature of the shampoo, add a few drops of avocado oil
to it. Avocado oil also helps to reduce itchiness and dryness of the
scalp as it contains fats and fatty acids. The nutrients present in the
oil stimulate the growth of new hair strands.
Cosmetic Uses
For
cosmetic uses the oil from Avocado is hard to beat. It penetrates
deeply into the skin allowing the nutrients it contains to nourish all
types of skin, but it is especially suitable for sensitive or mature
skin. It has remarkable anti-aging properties because it stimulates
collagen metabolism. This is one of the most important aspects of skin
care, if you can increase the production of collagen your skin will look
younger and remain free of wrinkles for longer time.
Even if your
skin has been damaged by the sun, or if you have age spots, avocado oil
will help reduce the damage, try using products containing this
remarkable natural oil, it will moisturize and improve the quality of
your skin and you will notice a real difference.
Showing posts with label beautiful hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beautiful hair. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Hairstyles for Round Face Shapes - What Hair Styles Will Suit your Round Face Best
11:44:00 AM
If you are like many women out there and have been gifted a round face, there are specific hairstyles for round face shapes that will make you look more beautiful.
But before we proceed to give you hairstyle ideas, here's an important question...
Are you sure you have a round face?
To make sure that you are going to get your best look with these hairstyle tips, it's important that you first make sure you have a round face.
One simple way is to put your hair into a ponytail and go in front of the mirror. Then draw the outline of your face on the mirror with a lip stick around your face. Then step back and see what shape it is more similar to.
Here is a list of face shapes to help you see which one your face drawing is more similar to...
* Oval
* Round
* Long
* Heart
* Square
* Diamond
Another great technique to see if your face is really round is to ask other people like your friends or family members to guess your face shape. Since they will have an outsider's look, they can say more accurately.
OK, so now that you are sure you have a round face, let's see what kind of hair style will look best on you...
The best hairstyles that will look good on you are those that add length to your face.
A long straight hair is a good idea because long hair will make your face look longer, and since it's straight it will make your head width show less.
So what if your hair is not straight and it's curly?
Then a long hairstyle will still look good on you. You may want to use a hair straightener like the popular Sedu flat iron to make your hair straight sometimes.
Here you can see some beautiful Sedu hairstyles for straight hair.
Another good hairstyle idea that will look perfect on round faces is a long hairstyle with curly ends because it will add width to the bottom of your face and make the width disappear.
Also an easy way to find beautiful hairstyles for round face is to see which celebrity has a round face and then search for that celebrity's hairstyles pictures.
Since celebrities frequently try different hairstyles, you can easily find a collection of good round face hairstyles this way. You can see which hair styles fits her face most and then try it on yourself.
But at the end, remember it's YOU and only you who decides which hairstyle you feel most comfortable in, and that it the hairstyle that will also look most beautiful on you.
If you like a hairstyle that doesn't fit the rules outlined here, it doesn't matter. Because when you like your hairstyle and feel good in it, all the rest goes away because this confidence and inner beauty will shine through your face and you will look more beautiful than ever.
Wish you the best of luck in choosing your hair style!
Author: Ladi Lashkari
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
How to Remove Dye From Hair
6:46:00 AM
How to remove dye from hair which is designed to ... well, dye, change the color of, alter stuff. And it does it - very well.
Trouble comes when it gets on places you don't want it - like your face, or clothes, or carpet.
Or you decide that the color 'to die for' just did.
There are some commercial products to remove dye from hair, and a few home potions and processes.
Color Fix by Jheri Redding is designed to remove unwanted permant hair color, and controlled usage allows color correction to specific areas, either full or slight color corrections.
Loreal Color Zap gently washes away all permanent haircolor. Ideal for color correction, removal of dark shades, muddy, uneven results or color build up. Leaves hair ready for immediate re-coloring. Loreal Effasol Color Remover washes away permanent haircolor, leaving hair ready for recoloring. Can be used with water or developer.
Jerome Rusell's Punky Color Punk Off is an easy to use gel that will cleanse your skin from hair dye stains.
Roux Clean Touch is a gentle formula that removes haircolor from skin and scalp. Removes excess color from hair ends and assists in removing stains from clothing.
Home remedies include this one:
Hot Oil treatments, hairspray, shampooing and exposure to water will gradually fade hair dye.
To remove the last bit of residue or stain on the hair (or to get color out immediately) make up a small batch of bleach mixture and add it to 2 tablespoons or so of shampoo in a cup. Stir it up.
Shampoo your hair with this mixture, "kneading" the hair. Start at the roots and work your way down to the end, and then back up.
You should see the color disappear right before your eyes.
Black hair dye is a special case.
It's very hard to remove black hair dye from your hair completely, especially if it's permanent. Better to let it grow out and not bleach it. Bleaching with chemicals damages the hair it may make it so stretchy and thin that it comes out in your comb.
Likewise if black hair dye stains skin or fabric. The best way is to prevent it from staining in the first place by applying Vaseline around the hairline before dyeing.
If black hair dye stains fabric then using detergent and water quickly is a good idea - otherwise dry cleaning may be required.
Black hair dye stains can also be removed by rubbing cigarette ash over the stained skin, dipping milk in cotton balls and rubbing over the stained area, rubbing on WD-40 or even nail polish remover or hair spray.
Trouble comes when it gets on places you don't want it - like your face, or clothes, or carpet.
Or you decide that the color 'to die for' just did.
There are some commercial products to remove dye from hair, and a few home potions and processes.
Color Fix by Jheri Redding is designed to remove unwanted permant hair color, and controlled usage allows color correction to specific areas, either full or slight color corrections.
Loreal Color Zap gently washes away all permanent haircolor. Ideal for color correction, removal of dark shades, muddy, uneven results or color build up. Leaves hair ready for immediate re-coloring. Loreal Effasol Color Remover washes away permanent haircolor, leaving hair ready for recoloring. Can be used with water or developer.
Jerome Rusell's Punky Color Punk Off is an easy to use gel that will cleanse your skin from hair dye stains.
Roux Clean Touch is a gentle formula that removes haircolor from skin and scalp. Removes excess color from hair ends and assists in removing stains from clothing.
Home remedies include this one:
Hot Oil treatments, hairspray, shampooing and exposure to water will gradually fade hair dye.
To remove the last bit of residue or stain on the hair (or to get color out immediately) make up a small batch of bleach mixture and add it to 2 tablespoons or so of shampoo in a cup. Stir it up.
Shampoo your hair with this mixture, "kneading" the hair. Start at the roots and work your way down to the end, and then back up.
You should see the color disappear right before your eyes.
Black hair dye is a special case.
It's very hard to remove black hair dye from your hair completely, especially if it's permanent. Better to let it grow out and not bleach it. Bleaching with chemicals damages the hair it may make it so stretchy and thin that it comes out in your comb.
Likewise if black hair dye stains skin or fabric. The best way is to prevent it from staining in the first place by applying Vaseline around the hairline before dyeing.
If black hair dye stains fabric then using detergent and water quickly is a good idea - otherwise dry cleaning may be required.
Black hair dye stains can also be removed by rubbing cigarette ash over the stained skin, dipping milk in cotton balls and rubbing over the stained area, rubbing on WD-40 or even nail polish remover or hair spray.
By Jenny Drake
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Get Beautiful and Healthy Hair Using Homemade Remedies
8:13:00 PM
Everyone desires to have beautiful and healthy hair. It enhances
our beauty and confidence levels. Many people might be facing with
problems such as hair loss, dry hair, split ends and so on. Are you one
among them? Then better follow some of the tips mentioned here which can
be prepared and used at home. Homemade remedies used for your hair care
are natural and preferable to chemical solutions. They are inexpensive
too.
As hair becomes dry by usage of chemical-based bleach, gels and colors, it is better to avoid them. Hence, natural homemade remedies are being used these days. In addition, it is important to have a natural, balanced diet for healthy hair. Fruits, sprouts, milk products, cholesterol less food, soybeans and raw vegetable salads are to be included in daily diet.
Hair care can be different for different textures of hair. Care and maintenance is different for dry and oily hair. We will know some of the homemade remedies.
Homemade Remedies for Oily Hair
Hair becomes oily for some people because of excess secretion of oil by the oil glands. Oily hair has a beautiful look for 1-2 days after shampooing but becomes sticky later. You should wash oily hair twice or thrice a week. Here are some homemade tips.
•Mild shampoo is to be used for washing oily hair. You should frequently wash them.
•One teaspoon of Aloe Vera gel should be mixed with one tablespoon of lemon juice along with one-fourth of shampoo. This mixture can be used for washing them regularly.
•You can apply carrot puree for 15 minutes and rinse off.
Homemade Remedies for Dry Hair
It is very difficult to control dry hair having dry and split ends. Dry hair tends to be rough, thin, and brittle. Hair gets dried when oil glands become inactive. Lot of care and nourishment is therefore necessary for dry hair. Let us know some of the homemade remedies for dry hair.
•Take two tablespoons of gram flour and add to a cup of coconut milk and apply on the scalp massaging gently. Rinse the hair thoroughly after five minutes. It is an effective method for home hair care when used once a week.
•Massaging the scalp with warm almond or olive oil is also helpful.
•A teaspoon of lavender oil should be added to the coconut oil and then heated for a few seconds. Apply it to hair at night and shampoo the next morning. When you do this twice a week, you can obtain a soft and shiny hair.
•Make a paste of egg yolk and water and apply it to hair for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse the hair off with cold water.
•Mix equal amounts of edible oil and honey and apply it to hair. Let it remain for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with cold water.
•Deficiency of zinc is the primary cause of dry hair. So a zinc rich diet is to be taken daily.
Homemade Remedies for Normal Hair
Normal hair does not require much care and it is easy to manage. A healthy and well-balanced diet is enough for maintaining normal hair. However, know some tips for proper hair care.
•One teaspoon of fenugreek seeds are to be soaked overnight. Ground them next morning and apply to the hair. After one hour, rinse and wash with shampoo.
•You can get a good look to normal hair by washing hair with white vinegar periodically.
•You can obtain a healthy hair by drinking one cup of combination of lettuce and spinach juice.
In addition to these tips, here are some guidelines for preventing hair loss. Hair loss is a common problem for many of us today. Natural herbs and oils including rosemary, sage, Aloe Vera and others are the best home remedies for preventing it. Wash your hair with the strained liquid derived from boiling rosemary, peach leaf and nettles. You hair becomes shiny and silky when Aloe Vera is used in combination with coconut milk. All the homemade remedies included here can be prepared at your home. Thus you can get a better and cost-effective hair care from them.
As hair becomes dry by usage of chemical-based bleach, gels and colors, it is better to avoid them. Hence, natural homemade remedies are being used these days. In addition, it is important to have a natural, balanced diet for healthy hair. Fruits, sprouts, milk products, cholesterol less food, soybeans and raw vegetable salads are to be included in daily diet.
Hair care can be different for different textures of hair. Care and maintenance is different for dry and oily hair. We will know some of the homemade remedies.
Homemade Remedies for Oily Hair
Hair becomes oily for some people because of excess secretion of oil by the oil glands. Oily hair has a beautiful look for 1-2 days after shampooing but becomes sticky later. You should wash oily hair twice or thrice a week. Here are some homemade tips.
•Mild shampoo is to be used for washing oily hair. You should frequently wash them.
•One teaspoon of Aloe Vera gel should be mixed with one tablespoon of lemon juice along with one-fourth of shampoo. This mixture can be used for washing them regularly.
•You can apply carrot puree for 15 minutes and rinse off.
Homemade Remedies for Dry Hair
It is very difficult to control dry hair having dry and split ends. Dry hair tends to be rough, thin, and brittle. Hair gets dried when oil glands become inactive. Lot of care and nourishment is therefore necessary for dry hair. Let us know some of the homemade remedies for dry hair.
•Take two tablespoons of gram flour and add to a cup of coconut milk and apply on the scalp massaging gently. Rinse the hair thoroughly after five minutes. It is an effective method for home hair care when used once a week.
•Massaging the scalp with warm almond or olive oil is also helpful.
•A teaspoon of lavender oil should be added to the coconut oil and then heated for a few seconds. Apply it to hair at night and shampoo the next morning. When you do this twice a week, you can obtain a soft and shiny hair.
•Make a paste of egg yolk and water and apply it to hair for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse the hair off with cold water.
•Mix equal amounts of edible oil and honey and apply it to hair. Let it remain for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with cold water.
•Deficiency of zinc is the primary cause of dry hair. So a zinc rich diet is to be taken daily.
Homemade Remedies for Normal Hair
Normal hair does not require much care and it is easy to manage. A healthy and well-balanced diet is enough for maintaining normal hair. However, know some tips for proper hair care.
•One teaspoon of fenugreek seeds are to be soaked overnight. Ground them next morning and apply to the hair. After one hour, rinse and wash with shampoo.
•You can get a good look to normal hair by washing hair with white vinegar periodically.
•You can obtain a healthy hair by drinking one cup of combination of lettuce and spinach juice.
In addition to these tips, here are some guidelines for preventing hair loss. Hair loss is a common problem for many of us today. Natural herbs and oils including rosemary, sage, Aloe Vera and others are the best home remedies for preventing it. Wash your hair with the strained liquid derived from boiling rosemary, peach leaf and nettles. You hair becomes shiny and silky when Aloe Vera is used in combination with coconut milk. All the homemade remedies included here can be prepared at your home. Thus you can get a better and cost-effective hair care from them.
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