3 Easy Tips for Better Hair Care

As they say,  most of the problems have really simple solutions. Ironically, we tend to look to complicate things. Hair care has some simple solutions on a long-term basis. Here are some tips on how to make your hair last longer, smell better, look like a million dollars and much more:

1. Use the right products : You thought that was obvious? Of course, it is. But it is often over-looked. If you have oily hair, you would do well to use products that are custom made for oily hair. Dry hair has a range of products best suited for this hair type. Not using the right products is disastrous for hair management.

2. Don’t Rub:Each time you take a shower, never do the mistake of rubbing your hair vigorously. Blot, instead. Gently pat your hair with a towel and that should do the job well enough. Also ensure that if you have dandruff and feel like scratching your scalp, do it with finger pads instead of using nails.

3. Use wide teethed combs:An average human already loses a lot of hair follicles per day and this is considered normal. But then, you don’t want to add to this, do you? Using tight-teeth and narrow-spaced teeth combs, you are just adding to the trouble of hair loss. Use wide teethed, well-spaced combs for everyday use and this should drastically reduce your hair loss.

Make Your Own Sugaring Hair Removal Paste

Nervous about the mystery ingredients in hair removal products, or trying to find something less harsh for your sensitive skin? A do-it-yourself sugaring paste may be the answer! With just a few ingredients found around the kitchen, you can make a cheap, effective, and skin-safe mixture to remove your nuisance hair.

• Combine two cups of sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice (for it’s exfoliating and antiseptic properties) and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan on low to medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar turns dark brown.
• Pour the mixture into a thick, heat-safe plastic container. Let it cool until it’s spreadable, but still somewhat warm. If it does cool too much, re-heat in the microwave for a few seconds.
• Gather a tongue depressor and cloth or disposable strips. Spread a thick layer of the paste onto skin using the tongue depressor, the size of one strip.
• Immediately apply the cloth strip, pressing down in the direction of hair growth to smooth.
• Hold one end of the strip firmly, then pull the strip off in the opposite direction of hair growth. If hair is not completely removed, wipe area clean of paste and repeat.

Making Waves

Creating sexy, defined waves that look natural can be challenging. Here’s a simple way you can make waves this summer, at the beach or at the office:

• Wash your hair as you normally would and condition.
• Squeeze out excess water from your hair and gently towel-dry. Use a wide tooth comb to detangle.
• Apply a salt-infused styling product such as Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray ($23.99) for hold and natural texture. Comb through hair to evenly distribute.
• Braid hair in sections. Keep in mind that larger braids will give you looser waves. Have fun experimenting with this part until you find the size and number of braids that gives you the look you want!

• Let hair dry naturally, or blow dry. It’s important to make sure hair is completely dry before you remove the braids. Otherwise, your waves will not have fully taken shape and will fall flat.
• When hair is completely dry, take out the braids. Shape your now wavy hair with your fingers, and style as desired. You may wish to apply hair spray for added hold, especially if your hair is very fine.

Congratulations! You’ve just created post-swim waves…without going near the ocean!