Paraffin wax isn’t a new invention. What started as a medical treatment many decades ago has made its way into salons. If you’ve not indulged in a paraffin wax beauty treatment yet, you don’t know what you’re missing.

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Chances are that when you visited a salon for a pedicure or a manicure, the beautician asked whether you wanted a paraffin wax one. I remember the first time I faced this question. I didn’t know what to say until the girl sitting next to me recommended I try it. I did, and I’ve never gone back to a regular manicure ever since. A paraffin wax treatment has many therapeutic and beauty benefits.

Beauty Benefits Of Paraffin Wax Treatment:

1. Pore cleansing: A hot wax treatment will open up blocked pores.
2. Exfoliation: Paraffin wax removes the top layer of dead skin to give the cells beneath a chance to come to the surface and breathe.
3. Skin rejuvenation: The treatment softens and hydrates skin. Wow!
4. Repairs skin damage: Dry and cracked skin, especially callused heels and feet, benefit from this therapy.
5. Moisturises skin: The wax creates a barrier between your skin and the big, bad world outside, trapping moisture and keeping your skin soft and radiant.
6. Relaxes muscles: A hot wax therapy increases blood flow, helping muscles relax and reducing an overall stiffness.

Still not sure? Let me explain what a paraffin wax manicure is like. I recommend going to a salon you trust for professionalism, hygiene and the comfort factor.

How To Do Paraffin Wax Treatment:

• The beautician will start by dipping your hands in a small tub filled with hot, melted wax. Now this might sound scary, but it’s not.
• Since wax melts at a low temperature, you can easily stand the heat. In fact, if it’s winter, or if the air-conditioning is too strong, you will actually love the warmth as it spreads through you
• Your hand will be dipped in several times until a few layers of wax have formed
• Then, your hand will be covered in a plastic wrap, quite similar to cling-wrap (now you know how those vegetables feel!), and bound in a hot towel. You’ve been mummified!
• You have several minutes to wait. You can either go in for a pedicure at the same time or just sit there staring at the wall. Magazines are a no-no because who will turn the pages for you, darling!
• Once the wax cools, it hardens but not before having opened your pores
• As the cold wax gets pulled away, it will take away dead cells, leaving behind soft, supple and glowing skin. I suggest you go with hairless arms to not have an unexpected waxing session too
• You will end with a deep massage using a skin or body lotion, like Olay Moisturizing Skin Cream. Just make sure your nails are cleaned of all wax before you apply colour

The steps are the same for a paraffin wax pedicure, so I won’t bore you by repeating the process. Some salons also call it a paraffin wax bath therapy because I guess feet needs more pampering. The hot wax soothes aching muscles and relieves stiffness from being on your toes all day long.

Your eyebrows can make a huge difference between getting the perfect look and ruining the effect. It is important to achieve the perfect eyebrow shape. And we will tell you how.

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Some women are born with perfect eyebrows. Lucky girls, we say. If you don’t have the desired shape or thickness, worry not. There are tricks and hacks to create the impression of thickness. Learn from this eyebrow tutorial and you can also get dramatic eyes all the time.

Before you learn how to fill eyebrows, you need to first see if your eyebrows are the right shape. Here are simple steps to get that perfect shape.

Tips to get the Perfect Eyebrow!

#1 The starting point
Hold a pencil vertically against the outer part of your nose. Your eyebrow must start from where the pencil touches it.

#2 The end pointHold the brow pencil diagonally from the outer edge of your nose to your temples. The point where it extends beyond your eye is where your eyebrow should end.
If there’s hair beyond these two points, pluck, thread or shave it using Gillette Venus Original Razor. If hair is sparse, you will need to fill it in.

#3 The perfect archOnce again hold your brow pencil vertically against your nose. Now, keeping the lower end fixed firmly, move the upper part towards the centre of your eye. Where the pencil touches the brow is the natural arch of your eyebrow.

#4 The perfect colourThe thumb rule is to pick two shade lighter for dark hair and two shades darker for light hair.
Now that you’ve got the perfect shape, let’s start filling them up.

How to get Thick & Full Eyebrows with Limited Makeup Use

#1 Pick your fillingsChoose what you’re most comfortable with – pencil, eyeshadow/powder, or brow gel, or a combination. A pencil gives more definition and powders add a natural finish.

#2 Fill them inEyebrows tend to be thin at the beginning. Do not make the mistake of filling them in too much. Go with the natural shape and get just perfectly thick eyebrows.
Use short, gentle strokes while filling in to get a natural look.

#3 Go all the wayFill in the complete length of your eyebrows. Don’t go overboard but wherever your brow is sparse, fill in a little more. Thicken, intensify, one stroke at a time.

#4 Refine with a powderA pencil can end up looking a bit patchy. Give a smooth finish using a brow powder. You can also use matte eyeshadow. Remember, do not use a much darker shade.

#5 Conceal and perfectThe last step in learning how to get fuller eyebrows is using a concealer. Pick a shade slightly lighter than your skin tone on your upper and lower brow bone. Use an eyebrow gel and comb to tame any wayward strands.
5 steps to getting thicker, fuller, and more defined eyebrows. Do this every day and soon working on your eyebrows will come naturally to you.

10 Amazing Benefits of Onions for Hair

Rich in antibacterial and antifungal properties, the use of onion for hair truly helps keeps hair loss at bay. Here are 10 amazing ways your hair can benefit from using onions:

1. They are very good at hair follicle nourishment and help restore lost nutrients to your scalp.
2. They are rich in Sulphur, which is known to minimize breakage and thinning.
3. They have potent anti-bacterial properties and help fight infections of the scalp. This in turn helps reduce hair fall as scalp infections can cause massive loss of hair.
4. They are naturally potent antioxidants, which is why they help reverse the effects of premature greying.
5. This vegetable lends a healthy shine to hair, which can become permanent when used regularly.
6. Research has found that they have the ability to prevent neck and head cancer.
7. They also make your hair uninhabitable for lice.
8. Add volume by using onion juice for hair.
9. They can be used to fight dandruff owing to their rich anti-bacterial properties.
10. They improve blood circulation which is another way they contribute to hair growth.

Learn How to Make Onion Juice at Home

• Peel the onions and cut them in 4 parts
• Blend these pieces in a juicer/grinder
• Add a little water and then filter the juice using a muslin cloth.
• This will ensure that no onion chunks are stuck in your hair while you use the juice.

Learn How To Use Onion Juice for Hair Growth

• Give your scalp a good application of onion juice
• Using your fingers, gently massage it into your scalp using circular movements
• Let it sit for approx. one hour
• Rinse it off with a mild shampoo with a nice fragrance to get rid of the pungent smell of onions. Pantene Pro-V Silky Smooth Care shampoo and conditioner will cleanse your hair gently and also nourish it.
• Do this often to witness the benefits

You can also add the benefits of onions and some other ingredient to get stronger, glossier hair!

4 Homemade Onion Juice Hair Packs for Stronger, Healthier Hair

#1 Honey and Onion Juice Hair Pack For Hair Growth

• Take quarter cup onion juice
• Mix a tablespoon of honey in this juice
• Apply this mixture on your scalp and hair roots
• Wash it after 30 mins with a mild shampoo

• 2 Olive Oil and Onion Juice Hair Massage for Hair Growth

  Olive oil is a great oil for hair massages as it penetrates your scalp and nourishes it readily. Olive oil also has anti-dandruff properties and hence is an added bonus!
  • Take 3 tablespoons of onion juice
  • Add 1 and half tablespoons of olive oil in it
  • Massage this mixture in your scalp in circular motions
  • Wash this off with a mild shampoo after 2 hours
  • Do this regularly to get stronger, dandruff-free hair!

  #3 Onion and Curry Leaves Hair Mask

  Curry leaves is known for its many hair benefits. It helps strengthen hair, prevents greying and boosts hair health.
  • Blend fresh curry leaves in a paste
  • Add 2 tablespoons of onion juice in this curry paste
  • Apply this hair pack on your scalp
  • Wash it off with mild shampoo after an hour

  #4 Yogurt and Onion Hair Pack for Stronger Hair

  Yogurt helps fight hair fall and when added with onion juice, helps in the hair growth process.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons of yogurt and fresh onion juice in a bowl.
  • Apply this hair mask on your scalp
  • Wash this mixture off with a mild shampoo after an hour

  Tips To Remember While Using Onion Juice:

  1. Always filter the juice made so as to avoid flaky onion particles in your hair. Removing these flakes from the hair is going to be a painful task. So better to filter the juice with a muslin cloth before applying it on the scalp.
  2. Always use mild shampoos to wash onion juice from your hair.
  3. You can garlic, apple cider vinegar to get added benefits of these ingredients
  4. If you can’t stand the pungent smell, you can add a few drops of any of your favorite essential oils in the juice.
  5. Always perform a patch test before using onion juice to prevent any allergic reactions

We love hair, but not when it shows up in the wrong places. A fine moustache, straggly strands on the chin or the annoying sideburns. Is there no end to this hairy tale!

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Face it, ladies! Hair is going to grow. And not always where you want it to. Facial hair is the worst. You can’t seem to get rid of it. When one strand goes, another one sprouts somewhere else. And the hair that you removed, never really goes away. In a few weeks it makes a rather annoying comeback, sometimes longer, thicker and just more obvious.

Waxing, shaving, tweezing and epilating – you’ve tried it all. But it’s just too much effort. And such a waste of money too, because eventually it’s all for nothing.

If you think it’s a lost cause, you clearly haven’t heard of face bleach. No, not the chemical-laden, off-the-shelf products that lighten hair but often have unsavoury side-effects. Have you tried bleaching facial hair at home, the natural way?

You might not know, but your kitchen is stocked with products that can help you lighten facial hair with ease, and without any side-effects.

How To Use Natural Facial Hair Bleach Products:

#1 Papaya and milk

The papaya is a healthy and delicious fruit that also has a few other tricks up its sleeve.

• Mash a slice of papaya into a fine pulp
• Add enough milk to make a paste
• Apply this mix to your face and wait for 10 minutes before washing it off

The beauty of this treatment is the soft skin that papaya leaves behind.

#2 A tomato rub

A salad essential, this fruit (or is it a vegetable?) has uses other than adding a unique tang to your food. It is also nature’s effective bleaching agent.

• Rub a thick slice of tomato on that part of your skin which has dark hair
• Allow your face to dry naturally
• Wash it off with cool water and pat dry
• Repeat the process daily until the hair gets lighter

#3 Chickpea flour

Chickpea makes excellent gravies. Did you know it also doubles up as a bleaching agent? Well, the secret’s out, so might as well tell you.

• Make a paste using 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour and 1 tablespoon milk (or milk cream – malai)
• Add 1 teaspoon turmeric to the mix
• Apply the paste to dark facial hair
• Wash it off after 15 minutes

Repeat this regularly until hair is lighter in colour.

#4 Lemon magic

The astringent properties of lemon can be used to make that pesky fuzz disappear, at least visually, if not for good.

• Make a solution of 1 teaspoon of lemon and 2 tablespoons of honey
• Apply the solution to your hair
• Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off
• Dilute the lemon juice if it irritates your skin

Do this regularly until you are happy with your bleached hair.

#5 The radical radish

Radish is as good for your outside as it is for the inside. It is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins that are wonderful for your body.

To use as natural bleach:

• Thoroughly wash and peel the radish
• Grind it along with the juice of half a lemon
• Apply all over your dark hair and wash off after 15-20 minutes

You can create amazing nail art designs at home, without spending a bomb. The next time you fancy a change in the way your nails look, stay right at home.

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I’m not big on nails. I’m constantly pottering about with my plants, have my two dogs to take care of and I like dabbling in painting too. All this leaves really little scope for well-shaped, nicely-painted nails.

But if you’re nothing like me, or by some stroke of magic, you can do all this and still manage to have lovely nails, then I doff my hat at you.

I’m sure you have a lot of colours and nail care accessories at home. Or do you like to go to the salon every time you want to get your nails done? Have you tried glitter nail art? Why am I asking; of course you must have. A diva like you has to have her nails, err, fingers in everything.

But you do know how expensive and sometimes creatively limiting these salons can be. How about sitting down on a weekend, calling the girls over and doing some nail art glitter right at home?

I’ve got so many ideas that I’m simply bursting to tell you about, but space is limited and I want to show you some of the best and the easiest glitter nail art designs.

5 Gorgeous Glitter Nail Art Designs

#1 The ombre effect

An ombre is when you cover your nail in two or more colours.

• First, allow your base coat to dry completely.
• Take your preferred glitter and paint a strip at the tip or create a half-moon at the base of the nail.
• To get a faded effect, you can concentrate the glitter closer to the edge on either side and just drizzle it along the way.
• Remember to do a clear top coat on each nail to lock the glitter in.

You can also create an ombre with your base coat first.

• Red-orange, blue-white or even black-white combos look really cool.
• Once this coat dries, cover the entire nail with 1-2 coats of glitter.

Splendid! If you do this to match your outfit, you will dazzle the dance floor, ladies.

#2 An ombre, with a difference

If you want to go more creative, you can try two different glitter colours to sparkle up your nails.

Or you can try shifting directions. Instead of painting the tip or the base, you can paint one half of your nail, vertically.

#3 The easy-peasy, dipped technique

The easiest way to get a coat of glitter is the dip technique.

• Paint on your base coat.
• But before it dries, dip your finger in the bottle of glitter.
• Instant glitter nails!
• Clean off the sides
• Apply a clear top coat if you want, or leave it off for a living-on-the-edge look.

You can try the dip technique for an ombre as well. Be prepared for slightly uneven and unequal nails though.

#4 Sparkle nail art

Are all these too simple for you? You can up the game a bit by trying something more creative than a simple dip-and-go.

Apply a fresh base coat.

• Allow it to dry completely.
• Using some tweezers and a rock-steady hand, stick a single small jewel or create a pattern on your nail.
• I recommend doing the pattern near the base where it’s less likely to come off.

#5 Designing with colour

If you’re really brave (I know I’m not) you can create a pattern with your colour. There are two ways of doing that.

• You can first cover your nail with the glitter polish.
• Once it dries, paint a design around it with a contrasting solid colour.
• Alternatively, you can create cut-out patterns on your nails and fill in those with glitter paint.

When people say that you’re looking ‘in the pink of health’ they are generally referring to your rosy cheeks. Umm, the ones not covered by your clothes, we mean. But seasons come and go, and rosy cheeks too. How do you get rosy cheeks, at home, naturally?

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Short of having you face pulled by annoying aunties who gush over how sweet you look, what is the best way to get rosy cheeks? Not with makeup; that might be the easiest way to sport the pink cheek, but it is not the best. You never know what those pretty little makeup boxes actually contain!

Now that we’ve scared you enough and stopped you just as you were reaching out for the blush, we need to make a better suggestion, right? Sit tight and listen while we tell you how to get rosy cheeks naturally.

All you need to do is quit your job, sell everything you don’t need and move to the mountains. Oops, sorry, wrong article. Although we must tell you that fresh mountain air can work wonders on your skin and give you natural rosy cheeks. But short of doing just that, here’s our list.

How to get Rosy Pink Cheeks at Home

#1 Relax

• Easier said than done, but stress and anxiety can rob you off your natural glow.
• Get enough sleep, exercise, meditate and learn to enjoy life.
• Now that we’ve got the nearly-impossible remedy out of the way, here are some more realistic goals:

#2 Wash and Scrub, Wash and Scrub

• Keep your skin clean and healthy by washing it regularly.
• Stay away from harsh soaps and use gentle cleansers like Olay Moisture-balance Foaming Face Wash with Vitamin E.
• Use warm water that doesn’t shock your skin like cold water can.
• Exfoliating regularly will remove dead skin cells and bring out the hidden pink to the surface.
• Sweeten the deal by massaging your damp cheeks with a little sugar.
• Do this regularly, once a week and you will see a pink glow.
• Don’t forget to moisturise afterwards.
• When people say that you’re looking ‘in the pink of health’ they are generally referring to your rosy cheeks. Umm, the ones not covered by your clothes, we mean. But seasons come and go, and rosy cheeks too. How do you get rosy cheeks, at home, naturally?

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  Short of having you face pulled by annoying aunties who gush over how sweet you look, what is the best way to get rosy cheeks? Not with makeup; that might be the easiest way to sport the pink cheek, but it is not the best. You never know what those pretty little makeup boxes actually contain!
  Now that we’ve scared you enough and stopped you just as you were reaching out for the blush, we need to make a better suggestion, right? Sit tight and listen while we tell you how to get rosy cheeks naturally.
  All you need to do is quit your job, sell everything you don’t need and move to the mountains. Oops, sorry, wrong article. Although we must tell you that fresh mountain air can work wonders on your skin and give you natural rosy cheeks. But short of doing just that, here’s our list.

  How to get Rosy Pink Cheeks at Home

  #1 Relax
  • Easier said than done, but stress and anxiety can rob you off your natural glow.
  • Get enough sleep, exercise, meditate and learn to enjoy life.
  • Now that we’ve got the nearly-impossible remedy out of the way, here are some more realistic goals:
  #2 Wash and Scrub, Wash and Scrub
  • Keep your skin clean and healthy by washing it regularly.
  • Stay away from harsh soaps and use gentle cleansers like Olay Moisture-balance Foaming Face Wash with Vitamin E.
  • Use warm water that doesn’t shock your skin like cold water can.
  • Exfoliating regularly will remove dead skin cells and bring out the hidden pink to the surface.
  • Sweeten the deal by massaging your damp cheeks with a little sugar.
  • Do this regularly, once a week and you will see a pink glow.
  • Don’t forget to moisturise afterwards.

Want your nails to grow faster? May we suggest that you stop watching scary movies? Nothing slows down nail growth faster than biting them. Or cutting them. Instead, try any of these simple nail growing home remedies that you can start implementing from today.

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The verdict is out. Bad habits lead to bad nails. It’s as simple as that. Biting them, using bad nail colour, torturing them with inferior quality nail art or using nails as tools – all of them contribute to broken, unsightly nails.

If you want to grow nails fast, the first thing you must do is learn to take better care of them. We’ve put together some home remedies to grow nails faster. Read on to know how you can get shinier, stronger and better-looking nails, fast.

5 Super Simple Remedies for Quick Nail Growth

#1 Nourish your nails with oil

Take your pick – olive, coconut or flaxseed – depending on the easy availability and need.

• Olive and coconut oil, both, have antifungal properties.
• So if broken, ugly and fungusy nails is your problem, olive or coconut oil is your answer.
• These oils have anti-fungal properties that heal and strengthen nails.
• If your nails are just weak, use flaxseed.
• Gently massage the warmed oil into your cuticles and say hello to healthy and long nails tips, soon.

#2 Some fruit juice for your nails?

• Weak and yellowing nails can be embarrassing.
• A shot of juice will put some zing back in them.
• The citric acid and Vitamin C in lemon and orange juice is a good combination for strengthening nails and banishing the yellow.
• You can rub a slice of a lemon or orange on your nails every day for a few minutes, or you can soak your nails in a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil, or just plain orange juice, for 5 minutes.
• Wash it off well and don’t forget to moisturise afterwards.

A word of caution: don’t use this remedy if you have hangnails or have a cut on your fingers. It will sting baaaaad!

#3 The humble tomato

• Eating raw tomatoes is an excellent way to give weak nails the much needed Vitamin C.
• Even better is a mixture of the juice of one tomato and one table spoon olive oil.
• Soak your fingers in this for 10-15 minutes, daily.
• Your nails will grow strong, long and shiny.

Also, check out the skin care benefits of tomatoes here at Reward Me. 

#4 Quick and cheap, with petroleum jelly

• Most homes already have petroleum jelly.
• It is probably the easiest and least expensive remedies to grow your nails.
• Apply a layer of the jelly on clean and washed hands, and let it sit for a few minutes.
• At least long enough for it to penetrate into your skin and nails.
• Do this before your bath and wash it off using Olay Total Effects 7 in One Foaming Cleanser. You will soon say goodbye to weak and brittle nails, and dry cuticles.

#5 Salt of the land, umm, kitchen

• One of our last and really easiest tips to grow nails faster is to turn to common salt.
• In a bowl of water dissolve 3-4 pinches of salt and a tablespoon of olive oil.
• Soak your fingertips in this mini spa for 10-15 minutes.
• If your nails are also yellowish, add a few drops of freshly-squeezed lemon juice.
• Remember the sting warning though.

What else?

#6 Eat healthy

• While you work on the outside, a little help from within also goes a long way.
• Nails need a dose of keratin. You can’t really pop into your corner store and pick up a bottle, can you? There are other ways you can get your fix.
• Eggs, milk and curds, meat and chicken too should be on your list if you want to know how to grow nails faster.

You can create amazing nail art designs at home, without spending a bomb. The next time you fancy a change in the way your nails look, stay right at home.

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I’m not big on nails. I’m constantly pottering about with my plants, have my two dogs to take care of and I like dabbling in painting too. All this leaves really little scope for well-shaped, nicely-painted nails.

But if you’re nothing like me, or by some stroke of magic, you can do all this and still manage to have lovely nails, then I doff my hat at you.

I’m sure you have a lot of colours and nail care accessories at home. Or do you like to go to the salon every time you want to get your nails done? Have you tried glitter nail art? Why am I asking; of course you must have. A diva like you has to have her nails, err, fingers in everything.

But you do know how expensive and sometimes creatively limiting these salons can be. How about sitting down on a weekend, calling the girls over and doing some nail art glitter right at home?

I’ve got so many ideas that I’m simply bursting to tell you about, but space is limited and I want to show you some of the best and the easiest glitter nail art designs.

5 Gorgeous Glitter Nail Art Designs

#1 The ombre effect

An ombre is when you cover your nail in two or more colours.

• First, allow your base coat to dry completely.
• Take your preferred glitter and paint a strip at the tip or create a half-moon at the base of the nail.
• To get a faded effect, you can concentrate the glitter closer to the edge on either side and just drizzle it along the way.
• Remember to do a clear top coat on each nail to lock the glitter in.

You can also create an ombre with your base coat first.

• Red-orange, blue-white or even black-white combos look really cool.
• Once this coat dries, cover the entire nail with 1-2 coats of glitter.

Splendid! If you do this to match your outfit, you will dazzle the dance floor, ladies.

#2 An ombre, with a difference

If you want to go more creative, you can try two different glitter colours to sparkle up your nails.

Or you can try shifting directions. Instead of painting the tip or the base, you can paint one half of your nail, vertically.

#3 The easy-peasy, dipped technique

The easiest way to get a coat of glitter is the dip technique.

• Paint on your base coat.
• But before it dries, dip your finger in the bottle of glitter.
• Instant glitter nails!
• Clean off the sides
• Apply a clear top coat if you want, or leave it off for a living-on-the-edge look.

You can try the dip technique for an ombre as well. Be prepared for slightly uneven and unequal nails though.

#4 Sparkle nail art

Are all these too simple for you? You can up the game a bit by trying something more creative than a simple dip-and-go.

Apply a fresh base coat.

• Allow it to dry completely.
• Using some tweezers and a rock-steady hand, stick a single small jewel or create a pattern on your nail.
• I recommend doing the pattern near the base where it’s less likely to come off.

#5 Designing with colour

If you’re really brave (I know I’m not) you can create a pattern with your colour. There are two ways of doing that.

• You can first cover your nail with the glitter polish.
• Once it dries, paint a design around it with a contrasting solid colour.
• Alternatively, you can create cut-out patterns on your nails and fill in those with glitter paint.

Which one of these do you think you’ll try first? To keep the glitter on for longer, always use a gentle cleanser like Olay Total Effects 7 in One Foaming Cleanser that will not wash away the sparkle too soon.

Frustrated with dry, frizzy hair? Or limp, scanty hair? Here are some ideas on how to have fab hair all year long.

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Do you know someone who has the most naturally gorgeous hair? Wonder what they do to keep it that way?  Given all the products in the market, you would think these would help keep your hair film star fab!  Shampooing, conditioning, spa treatments – does indulging in all these mean you’ll get healthy hair?  Not necessarily.

9 Hair Care & Hairstyling Tips by Experts for Beautiful Hair Everyday!

1. Swimming: If you are at the beach or the pool, your hair can get damaged from chlorine and salt water.  The colour gets stripped off, hair gets dry and frizzy, causing split ends.  Wet your hair and apply a good conditioner before jumping in.  Always wear a swimming cap.
2. Summer protection: If your skin gets burned during the summer, imagine what happens to your hair?  Sun exposure has the same effect on the hair.  It dries out and it is way worse for colour treated hair.  Wear a hat or a scarf whenever possible.  Invest in moisturizing shampoos and conditioners which offer UVA and UVB protection. 
3. Tight ponytails: Yes, they are convenient and comfortable.  Who wants to be sweating under all that hair?  Try to braid your hair or wear a loose ponytail to avoid hair loss from traction alopecia.  If you want to put your hair up, use a good rubber band made of fabric so it doesn’t tug on your hair.  Wear a hairband whenever possible.
4. Scalp care: How many of us think of caring for our scalps?  Getting a hot oil massage is a great way to relax.  Stimulate blood flow and help hair follicles become healthy.  Use good conditioning treatments with aloe and other ingredients. Try to use sulphate-free shampoos.  Go organic wherever possible.
5. Reduce use of tools: If you really have to, then use a hair dryer or flat iron and only for special occasions.  Make sure that the dryer comes with different settings to give you more control.  Don’t use a flat iron when hair is wet – it can cause a lot of damage.
6. Brushing: Comb your hair regularly.  Use only a wide-toothed comb to detangle wet hair.  If you like brushing, use a brush with natural bristles as these are less likely to scratch the scalp.
7. Washing: Unless you have really oily hair, wash and condition twice or three times a week.  If you wash too much, your hair’s natural oils get stripped off.  Use warm water to wash and rinse.
8. Trimming: Regular trims will keep split ends from occurring.  Those who have really short hair have to get it cut regularly.
9. Eat well: Good nutrition is an absolute must for good hair.  Don’t let stress take over and wreck its look.  Eat good amounts of protein and iron rich vegetables.  These will help with hair growth.  One other reason you could have hair problems is due to thyroid imbalance so it’s best to get it tested.

Rebonding of hair makes them easy to style but it is expensive and requires extra hair care. For tips on healthy hair check Reward Me today.

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We all wish for sleek, shiny, salon-styled hair. And if yours gives you frizzy, wavy, nightmares, Hair Rebonding is the perfect solution.  Imagine waking up every day and not having to blow dry or straighten! It is now possible to defy gravity and genetics and get the poker-straight locks you’ve always dreamed of.

How Hair Rebonding works

Hair cells have natural bonds which determine its texture, making it wavy or straight. The trick is to alter the bonds in the protein molecules. The Rebonding process uses a chemical relaxant and neutralizer to do the job.

The cream softener is applied after a wash and let stay for 30 minutes or so.  The agent works on breaking down the bonds of the cells in the hair and relaxing the hair.  The neutralizer is then applied to lock in the straight look.

Taking care of Rebonded hair

Hair Rebonding treatments are quite expensive so make sure to take good care of your hair.  Before getting your hair straightened, be very sure that you want it done as it requires a lot of post treatment care.  The chemicals used in the process make the hair a bit brittle and susceptible to breakage.  Handled carefully, your hair can look beautiful for a long time. 

Tips to Keep Your Hair Looking Healthy and Shiny After Rebonding

1. Don’t wash your hair for a few days after the treatment to let the chemicals do their job.
2. Experts usually recommend that hair not be tied back or tucked behind the ears.  Keep hair straight even when sleeping to avoid bending.
3. After 3 or 4 days of the Hair Rebonding treatment, use a mild shampoo followed by a good conditioner.  Leave it in for a few minutes before rinsing.
4. Experts also recommend not using heat – if you must blow dry your hair, do it on a cool setting to avoid making hair too dry.
5. Remember that your hair needs time to recover from the relaxing chemicals.  Wait for at least 6 months before highlighting or colouring.
6. Make sure to trim your hair regularly to keep split ends to a minimum.  Rebonding makes individual hairs susceptible to split ends and breakage.
7. Wash hair in cold water and rinse thoroughly to have a clean scalp.
8. Use a wide toothed comb to brush hair.  Handle tangles gently.  Plastic usually causes static in cold weather so use a wooden comb as far as possible.
9. After the Rebonding treatment, try to avoid exposing your treated hair to extreme weather.  Use a scarf or umbrella to keep it looking great for a long time.
10. Hair spas are a great option as they provide the much needed nutrients.
11. Of course, a well-rounded diet with nourishing fruits and vegetables will help your hair recover faster.  Include nuts like almonds and cashews.

Skin whitening needn’t be time consuming; some remedies can whiten skin in a jiffy.

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Pale, white, fair - these are just some of the words that are used to describe glowing, even toned and gorgeous skin. While instant skin whitening is certainly possible, there are several different ways to achieve that glow. We present to you, 5 different skin whitening tips, which will light up your skin like never before. 

1. Lemon juice:

Lemon juice is a boon that just keeps giving - aside from having amazing effects on your digestion, energy and teeth, lemon juice has also been used for many years for skin whitening. It contains properties that mildly bleach your skin and exfoliate its top layer. Pure lemon juice can be very strong for the skin, so add one part water to one part lemon juice and dab it all over your face with a cotton pad. Wash it with warm water 15 minutes later. A few important things to remember - only apply this mixture 2-3 times a week, always moisturise afterwards and wash it off thoroughly before going out in the sun.

2. Tomato:

Perfect for removing signs of a tan or sunburn, a tomato pack will lighten your skin tone and clean the dead cells off your face. To make this pack, all you need are 1-2 tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and gram flour (this is optional). Add them all to a blender, to make a paste. Apply the pack daily before you take a shower.

3. Milk and Lemon:

Milk, enriched with enzymes as it is, is a gentle whitener. It also contains moisturising properties by balancing out the more astringent qualities of lemon juice that tend to dry out your skin. To being with, draw a bath of warm water in a tub. Add a cupful of milk

(not fat free milk) and squeeze in the juice of one lemon into the water. Soak in this gentle mix for 20 minutes, before rinsing it off. You can try this remedy once a week.

4. Exfoliation:

If you're wondering how to get white skin, aside from these remedies, you can also try different exfoliating methods. Exfoliation helps remove the dead cells from your skin, removing that dull, tired look and replacing it with refreshed and glowing skin. For your body, you can use a natural exfoliating mix of a sugar and salt scrub. For the more delicate skin on your face, use crushed almonds or oatmeal. Move the exfoliator in gentle circular motions over wet skin. Do this twice a week for that polished look.

5. Moisturiser:

Keep your skin moisturised, as it prevents the buildup and sloughing off of dead cells. Use a brightening moisturiser, like the range from Olay skincare, to take care of your daily brightening and moisturising needs. If you feel the need to go all natural, rub some coconut oil on your body after getting out of the shower. (Make sure it's a light amount.) In 10 minutes your skin will absorb the oil and stay nourished and supple throughout the day.