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How to Prevent Hair Loss tips

How to Prevent Hair Loss , hair loss is something I think we all fear at some point . Everyone loses up to 50-100 strands of hair daily and that is the ok amount ,  you should only start worrying  if no hair seems to be growing back in the spot and you start to see noticeable thinner hair . Hair loss can occur because of many different reason , such as our diet , stress , genetics , styling products , hairstyle, Pregnancy etc . Do not wait until you lose all your hair, knowing how to prevent hair fall is always better than cure, take action as you notice your losing way too much hair . Knowing how to prevent hair Loss can start t home . 8 Hair Loss Prevention Tips How to Prevent Hair Loss Tips  #1 Proper nutrition is key in preventing hair fall - be sure to eat properly to maintain healthy hair , fruits , beans , vegetables and protein rich food and at least 8 glass of water a day . #2 Keep your hair clean to prevent hair fall as dirty hair can contribute to hair los

No-Lye Vs Lye relaxer

Curly and Afro texture hair girls might find their hair unmanageable and unpredictable and just want a break from all that . Relaxer will keep your hair permanently straight , you will just have to touch up the roots at any point after six weeks post relax . The truth about these two relaxers are, that they are both chemical relaxers that will get your hair permanently straight and if misused can lead to hair loss . The chemical that caused the burn in lye relaxer are sodium hydroxide while no-lye relaxer are made up of guanidine, lithium, or potassium hydroxide and that  is the main difference between the two and how they are physically prepare . Lye Relaxers The stronger the ph balance the faster the lifting and swelling of the hair cuticle , once this process begin it cannot be undone . Your hair natural ph is around  4-5 and lye relaxer ph is  about 12-14 and no-lye is 9-11. Lye relaxer never have to mix they come ready to go   .Though lye relaxer seems to be more irritating t

Natural Hair Relaxer: Olive oil

This is not as strong as chemical relaxer but will give you a loser result the more you do it . All you will need is 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Olive oil Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in the microwave  . When warm remove from microwave and start applying to hair . Be sure to thoroughly apply to entire length of hair . Take blow dryer and apply heat to towel, then wrap hair with warm towel . Wait for 2-3 hours the then rinse with mild shampoo or with just conditioner. The more you do this process the better your result will be each time .

Homemade Deep Condition

This is Protein based Conditioner , to give hair strength Things you will need for you homemade deep conditioner : 3-4 Eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise Hair needs protein,Eggs and  mayonnaise  are pure protein . Protein offers a lot of benefits to fine hair , porous , and damage hair . Help to keep your hair strong and shiny . Treatment one  Egg and Mayonnaise Combine three eggs , 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and 2 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl , mix well Apply it to your hair from roots to ends Wear a shower cap , and sit under hooded dryer for 20 minutes Rinse hair with cold water ( to avoid scramble eggs) Shampoo Right after or next day if desire  Note : Do not do this regular , once a month is enough

10 beauty products every woman should own

With so many options out there, it’s not easy knowing exactly which beauty products you should spend your hard-earned cash on. We take the guesswork out of beauty shopping for you—here, a short list of your 10 absolute must-haves. Photo courtesy of ulta.com Beauty Must-Have: Cream Blush Blush is the ultimate instant picker-upper. Be it rose, apricot, raspberry, or fuchsia, gel, cream, liquid, or powder, nothing livens up the face faster than faking a fabulous flush with a pretty pop of color swiped across the apples of your cheeks. Revlon Photo Ready Cream Blush , $13, ulta.com Photo courtesy of drugstore.com Beauty Must-Have: Concealer If you find yourself plagued by dark circles, blemishes, pimples, and redness on a regular basis, it’s high time to become a pro at masking your minor imperfections. Make concealer your beauty BFF—nothing stands a chance against this cosmetic camouflage. E.L.F. Studio Comp

Natural Hair Relaxer: Coconut Cream

Things you will need:  Plain Yogurt/ Coconut Cream Coconut oil for hair Coconut Milk (optional) Plain Yogurt/ Add the Coconut cream  and Coconut oil in a bowl/jar and slowly melt in the microwave or double boiler. Add the yogurt to the mix when finish melting the coconut oil and cream and stir properly . Then go ahead and start applying the mixture to your hair from roots to tips in section , and comb through with a fine tooth comb. Let sit on your hair for at least 1 hours , this wont burn so the longer the better the result . Wash with shampoo and conditioner PS. This relaxer might only last 1-2 weeks. It also deep condition your hair making it healthier and softer Related Read Homemade Deep Condition How to apply your first relaxer Natural Relaxer

Cute protective style

Cute summer hairstyle and braids or in for 2012 summer . The summer is fun but you might also want some protective styling  . Fish tail braided hairstyles. These style are not only cute but or protective style for those who want to protect their ends .   fish braided hairstyle Cute fish braided hairstyle  Tips : Create volume at the root by adding styling product such as mousse to hair when wet . Blow dry and comb it in  upward direction . Gather hair to one side, then start braiding, and do not braid too tight be a little messy After finish braiding all the hair , secure it with a Rubber band , finish with hair spray/oil.  The classic French braid - Take a trip in time with a modern spin, pretty cute for all occasion  The classic French braid Tips :Create volume at the root by adding styling product such as mousse to hair when wet . Blow dry and comb it in upward direction . Gather hair to one side, then start braiding, and do not braid

How to care for your hair in the summer

summer should always be fun Some people might need to adjust their regimen just a little when summer steps in. Here are a few guide you can follow . 1)Shampoo less   If you're a person that shampoo once a week you might want to make that every two weeks.  Simple put, only shampoo twice a month . 2 )  Co-Wash This is where co-washing might have to increase, you can use a cheap moisturizing conditioner for this. You can also just saturate your hair with only water while showering .  3) Deep Condition You might need to deep condition more frequently, so the average person might deep condition twice a month, if your hair feeling dry start to do this once a week. Do not attempt this with protein based deep condition, if you must use protein this summer do so once every six weeks, be sure to use a moisturizing base conditioner for all other occasion. 4) Leave in  Apply leave in for extra moister every time you co-wash and wash your hair in the summer. 5) Moisturi

Hydrogen Peroxide Hair Bleach

Hydrogen Peroxide Hair Bleach gives your a soft highlight . First Step  Get yourself a clean dark spray bottle , pour the   Hydrogen Peroxide   in it do not dilute . Step 2  Untangled your hair and used a comb to section it off, if your only doing some parts. Step 3  Apply the   Hydrogen Peroxide  on dry unwashed hair be sure to get it damp are saturate thoroughly . Let the hydrogen peroxide sit on your hair for 20-40 minutes depending on how dark your hair is or rinse when you reach the desire color . wash and deep condition you hair after ,the deep conditioning will keep  your hair from breaking and becoming dry .

How to steps to Bleaching Hair at home

You may have Black or real dark brown hair and you are finally at the point that its clear you wont get a light hair tone ,like light brown ,golden blond are platinum without bleaching :(  because you have already try  . You may not want to do it at a salon because of bad experience are  might be too expensive . If not done correctly you may not get desire result . Here is a few tips How to Bleach hair at home Things you will need when bleaching hair at home: Bleaching kit Towel Applicator brush Hair Color Remover (if not your natural color) Timer Gloves Newspaper Now let us begin , be sure to check your bleaching kit Read the package to make sure that one kit will be enough to cover your hair length. If your not sure, buy a second kit so you won't run out while bleaching hair at home .  We all know the effects of  bleach, if misused, it can burn, fry, break and even cause partial/total loss of hair because its harsh .

Hair Type

HAIR TYPES Hair typing for those who care to know - this is not a precise match for everyone , but  a generalization of traits to look for when trying to identifying your particular hair type. Our hair texture can range anywhere from pin-straight to extremely curly. Type 1 , Straight hair   This type of hair cuticle tend to be thick and solid , find mostly in Blond type 1 and Asian hair . Though some times this type hair can be thin it all depends on genetics and hormone its that simple . If this hair is healthy it will have natural shine . Emma Stone Type 2 hair , Wavy  Wavy hair is the mix between straight and curly , have a lose pattern and can be frizzy at times more frequently  for 2b and 2c type. It doesnt bounce up even if layered .  Some type 2 hair can also form a sort S shape , not just one direction wave . Kristen Stewart ,  2A gently lose wave,    Image Source    2B more of a beach waves 2C Fuller waves Type 3 , Curly

Black Girl Hair

Beautiful inspiration for all black female thinking of going natural, I cant deny the beauty of natural afro texture hair ...long healthy relax ladies, keeping it classy . The versatility of black hair is amazing from curly to straight . Truly bless to be full of options . Black Girl Hair black girl hair afro   black girl long hair Related Read Transitioning to natural hair Transition to natural hair  Hair type

Caring for dry brittle hair

For dry hair Our hair can be full of moister one day and dry and fragile the next , here are some step in preventing that . Used a moisturizing shampoo for dry hair example : VO5 moisturizing Shampoo , Creme of Nature, Shampoo, Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo, Elucence Moisture Benefits, Neutrogena Triple Moisture Cream Lather Shampoo, Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo. Tip : Avoid shampoo with sodium , this tend to strip the hair of its natural oil .  Moisturizer/Water - Used daily to hydrate dry hair  Example  : Plain water , Wave Nouveau Finishing Lotion, S-Curl Natural Oils are used for sealing in water based moisturizers. Add a light coating of oil to the ends of the hair and work your way up. Here are some examples:  Jamaican Black Castor Oil  ,   Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16 fl oz (474 ml) Liquid ,  Extra Virgin Coconut Oil , Jojoba Oil <br> Related Read Steps in growing blac

Steps In Growing Black Hair

There is no one way to grow hair or no proven scientific way to make hair grow faster . But the less hair you lose is the more hair you have growing and show that your hair is healthy . Be kind to your hair Tips : * Brush your hair before showering in the morning if you do no rap it the night before it might get knot up especially for those with wavy and curly/ afro hair . Used a Detangle moisturizer . * Brush your hair carefully , If you have wavy or curly hair , you may encounter resistance. Finger comb your hair are used a wide tooth comb before you brushing . Hold the hair while brushing are combing .