Your hair is important. You have a better shot at getting away without makeup when your hair looks great.
1. GET A GOO HAIR CUT :
Go to an upbeat salon. "If you save at the wrong place and go for the haircut, dont be surprised if your cuts looks it". HOW do you locate this budget-priced houdini of hair ? It's no mystery. Find a head of hair you like - even if that's not the look you want - and ask its owner who dunnit ? You might also browse a little. Watch a hairdresser work, either inside the salo or by the window.
2. HOW TO CHOOSE A CUT :
Some people know exactly what effect they want, while other, braver souls, give their hairdresser free rien. REMEMBER, any hairdresser worth his or her salt has a flair for what looks good, keeps up with the latest trends and is often eager to try them out on willing customer. LISTEN and LEARN, even if you don't take the advice. Remember,it's in your hairdresser best interest to make sure you lokk sensational.
3. MAINTENANCE :
This is a flip side of a good haircut.If you're hair doesn't look right,the pricely cut is alkl vain. Be sure you can reproduce, interms of time and talent,the look you're considering. Bear in mind: If you try to visit the hairdresser as seldom as possible,cutting it all off is not the answer. Short lucks require frequent cuts to stay in shape. And unless you hair is very oily, think twice abiut anything that will dry it, like perms and coloring.
4. WIG OUT :
If you're nervous about a real change of pace, you might browse in a wig shop. Try on a few wigs and if you love a certain style and color, go and have done . Don"t feel guilty about wasting the sale'sperson time, either. More than one wary consummer has loved a look but balked at the upkeep - and purchased the wig instead !
5. Picture perfect :
Some hairdressers are equipped with computers that scan your image and match your face to different hairstyles and colors befire you commit yourself. You can also opt for the do -it-yourself method. It's easy. Take a picture of yourself, cut out hairstyles from magazines and replace the model's face wiht yours. Just make sure the size of your picture is in proportion to the size hairdo.
6. VARIETY :
Just your body needs a varied, balanced diet to maintain peak of health, your hair needs variety too. Hair products should be rotated frequently if you keep you hair looking its best. Don't use the same shampoo and conditioner after evry shampoo to avoid breaking and conditioner evry time you wash your hair.
7. BREAK-PROOF YOUR HAIR :
Never brush your hair when it's tangled. And use conditioner after every shampoo to avoid breaking the hair stands or ends.
8. FOR DROOPY LOCKS :
Thin, blah hair will benefit from a blunt cut, explains stylist. Never let your hairdresser talk you into a layered cut. Shampoo everyday, and only apply conditioner at the very ends of your hair. For maximum fullness, blot your hair with a towel until nearly dry. Then blow-dry upside down. dry your hair with warm air, then finish with cool. Then shake your head and lift it strongly...and that your hair will look thicker than ever before.
9. HAIR FOOD :
Feed your hair plenty of iron by making sure to eat plenty of eggyolks, raisins, lentils and prunes.
10. FOR GRAY HAIR ONLY :
The texture of your hair is sure to change once it starts to come in gray. It will tend to be springly and curly. Style it in a loose, easy length instead of pulling it straight back. If you color it, even with henna, you'll find that the texture will improve.
11. EASY SET :
Clip curls into damp hair or crimp into flat waves around your face, using hairpins. These sets often last two days.
12. ANOTHER QUICK SET :
Use hot rulers for a minute, or longer if you can spare the time. Remove rollers,brush hair head down until smooth and spray just a bit. Rearrange when you're ready to leave the house.
13. OLIVE OIL CONDITIONER :
Treatin dry , overworked hair to an olive oil "bath" and letting it soak in overnight. Pour on straight and smooth through hair. Sleep on a pillow coverd with a towel.
14. POWDER WASH :
When you don't have time to shampoo do a 'dry' wash with talcum powder. Sprinkle a tablespoon on your head and rub gently. Leave it on for three minutes. Then lean forward so your hair hangs down and brush the talcum out. It absorbs the oil, leaving your hair ,magically clean.
15. PRESIDENTIAL HEADBANDS :
Headbands were a hot look even before.They come in various widths and in a wide array of fabrics, including silk,grosgrain ribbon, cotton and lace, as well as a dazzling rainbow of colors.
16. SUPER - EASY PROTEIN SHAMPOO :
Simply add a fresh egg to any bottle of shampoo. Mix through before using.
17. SUMMER COLOR :
If you color your hair and you plan to worship the sun on summer,choose a tint one shade darker than usual. That way when the sun lightens it. You won't look sun bleached.
18. THE SUN DID IT :
If you miss no# 17, and need to fix color-treated hair that's oxidized in the sun. Using rinses or colored mousesto balance the color until you get back to the salon. Pay a proffessional to do it right the first time. You wouldn't pull out your own wisdom tooth, wouldn't you ?
19. SUN CONDITIONER :
If you want to keep dark hair from lightening at the beach, comb it with olive oil mix with sunscreen. then braid it for a look that lasts all day,
20. TOOLS OF THE TRADE :
Don't forget to clean your brushes and combs on a regular basis. Mix baking soda with warm water in order to avoid soap residue.
21. HAIR LIFT :
Even more effective than make-up..........., hair cut automatically change the look of your face. side parts or bangs soften a high forehead. Combing the hair away from the faces gives you a forehead if yours is too low. A SOFT STYLE = or a daring short prevents you from looking like a governess if you wear glasses.
SHORTER HAIR = with more volume on top will distract from a short neck.
ROUND FACES = brushing somehair into the faces and forming a higher crown helps to make your face look more oval.
HEART-SHAPED faces = can use the illussion of a wider chin. Longer hair that is fuller in the chin area will do the trick. Side bangs minimize the width of the forehead, while bangs in general give a younger look.
22. PRODUCT PURCHASE :
There are commercial hair products out there for every imaginable condition. They might do the trick for you then again they might not. Invest in travel sizes of new products. If one shampoo doesn't clean your hair to your satisfaction, try onother. Don't forget the new product effect. Almost anytime you switch from your one, longing brand, your hair will get a boost. That doesn't necessaryean the stuff is good for you.
23. MOUSSES AND GELS :
Make hair more manageable and add volume. BUT BEWARE : Because they attract dirt,these products also tend to make hair sticky and dull.
24. OVERDONE :
If you've overdosed on conditioner, hang your head upside down and apply a little bit of hairspray underneath to restore its zip.
25. TO PREVENT BLOW-DRYING FROM DAMAGING YOUR HAIR :
Rather than reaching for the dryer the minute you step out of the shower. take a few minutes to towel and air dry firt. Damp hair will hold your style - and saves you hair.
26. BLOW-DRY COP OUT :
We'd love to show you the perfect way to blw-dry dry your hair, but as the saying goes,only your hairdresser knows sure. Watch your stylist and ask questions. It's the best way to get it right.
27. NATURE'S COLOR :
If you don't want to fool around with hair colors,try natures way, a cool rinse of chamomile tea or lemon juice for blondes. coffee or a tea of walnut leaves of brunettes, beetroot juice for redheads. Rinse out after five minutes.
28. REDHEAT BEAUTY RINSES :
Rinse well bring out your natural highlights. Cook the shells of wallnuts in water and mix a little red henna into it for a lovely, soft and red brown. This mix will also work better for graving redheads than straight henna,which will turn hair carrot red.
29. BEER MOUSSE :
Got half a can of beer to spare ? Feed it yo your hair. Hey, it wasw good enough, the original beauty PRO!, It gives your hair volume and you won't smell like a brewery. Once your hair is dry, the odor vanishes.
30. VINEGAR YOUR HAIR :
Vinegar gives shine to your hair and bring out its color. After washing, rinse your hair with it. Don't wash it out. The momentary smell will go away.
31. KITCHEN MAGIC :
Shares the secret of the lustcious hair, and it comes straight from the kitchen. Beauty doesn't have to be expensive.
32. DANDRUFF BEATER :
The best world's best dandruff shampoo is made by mashing 30 aspirin tablets and mixing into a bottle of any shampoo.Then shampoo as usual.
33. VODKA HAIR THICKENER :
Fleming's hair thickening routine is a doozy. "If the hair is thinning, mix 4 oz of 100 proff vodka and 1 tbs cayenne pepper. Refrigerate overnight and strain through cheeseclotyh. " Use a Q-tip to massage the amber colored liquid on the scalp where the hair is thinning. Hair growth will be stimulated.
34. MOON CHILD :
Want to spread up hair growth? Pay attention to the phases of the moon. Cut your hair when the moon is waxing (growing large) . If you want your cut to last longer, on the other hand, wait for a waning moon.
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