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Get Two Free Mini Hair Bumpits

by BlondieWrites on August 18, 2009

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Bumpits for your hair stay put, they come in four colors, and they give your hair that special lift you want. You get two large Bumpits and two free mini Bumpits.

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Health, How To Make Your Hair Shiny - Shiny Hair Tips

by BlondieWrites on March 12, 2009

Your hair is an important part of your appearance. If your hair does not look good, your entire appearance can be ruined. All of us would like to have beautiful, silky, shiny hair. Hair is an important part of your appearance. Some people seem to have all the good fortune when it comes to healthy hair. They have thick, shiny hair that is gorgeous. For these individuals, no matter what they do, they never can achieve that same shine.

Use a shampoo with wheat proteins and polymers. These ingredients cover the hair shaft, making it appear thick. Use spray volumizers. They coat your hair with a thin mist of droplets without causing your hair to droop. Use a shampoo containing silk amino acids. These acids make the hair soft and repair the damaged hair structure.

Lecithin is vital for restoring hair texture. Gels and creams make hair shine. Healthy hair requires a balanced source of iron in the body. Fish is a great natural source of iron.

Some people complain that when they change shampoo, it works fine for several washes; then hair goes duller; it losses its shine. It is a shampoo treatment that instantly removes up to 70% of dulling residue caused by shampoos, conditioners and styling products. It cleans hair thoroughly and easily rinses away. Use it once a week, and then go back to your favorite shampoo.

If you want shiny hair use heat-activated shampoo, deep condition at least weekly, don’t use a lot of styling products as they can dull the hair by coating it, use Strawberry hair mask: mash eight strawberries with one-tablespoon mayonnaise. Massage this into washed but damp hair. Cover it with a shower cap and then a warm towel. Wash out with a shampoo and then condition. This mask will give your hair a rich gloss. Increase the shine in your hair by giving your hair a cool blast of air to seal the cuticle after it is completely dry. If the cuticles are ragged then your hair will not shine.

Tuna is a great food option for healthy, shiny, luxurious hair. It has been proven in studies that tuna packed in water that is drained does not lose its Omega-3 nutrients which are necessary to nourish hair and skin. It cleans hair thoroughly and easily rinses away. Use it once a week, and then go back to your favorite shampoo.

Shiny Hair Tips

1. Use heat-activated shampoo.
2. Deep condition at least weekly.
3. Don’t use a lot of styling products as they can dull the hair by coating it.
4. Use Strawberry hair mask: mash eight strawberries with one-tablespoon mayonnaise.
5. Try using Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo.
6. For brown and red hair add a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your rinse water.
7. Adding a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to rinse water gives shine to the brown and red hair.

Start by shampooing and conditioning your hair. Next, twist it up in the towel to ensure all the excess water is removed. If you have medium to long hair, you might need to leave it wrapped for 20 to 25 minutes whereas for short hair, 10 to 15 minutes would suffice. Then, use a wide-toothed comb to comb out any tangles. When done, part your hair as you normally do.

For the next step, you need to gather your hair, twisting it with the exception of one thing layer at the base of the head. Then with the barrette or clip, pin the hair on top of your head. Now you want to blow dry loose hair. When completely dry, brush your hair out. The clip or barrette can be removed, at which time you blow dry another section of hair. Any damp hair will then be pinned back on top of your head.

Keep drying sections of your hair until it is all dry. Then, brush it out and style, or simply wear it straight. Then, you want to add a small amount of gel into your hands, working it into your hair gently to remove any frizz. For some reason, this technique of drying allows special attention to be paid to various sections of hair and when done, it will have a nice, healthy shine without any uncontrollable frizz.


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Super Foods for Healthy Hair

by BlondieWrites on April 29, 2008

We’ve all learned through the years that a well-balanced diet is healthy for our body and critical for optimal health and performance. Our hair is no different A mixture of protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and iron are all required for healthy, strong hair.

Good hair nutrition begins with getting enough protein, which is the building block of your hair. Then you need complex carbohydrates to help assemble the proteins for hair growth. Other important vitamins and minerals include B complex, which is associated with energy production and building good hair and skin issues, folic acid, B12, and zinc.
Hair follicles can have low energy levels just like we do. Therefore, it’s very important that you eat a high protein mean at the start of each day. Consider the following food choices for breakfast and the other daily meals in order to give you hair the healthiest opportunity to grow and thrive.

If you don’t have high cholesterol, try eating red meat twice per week. It has the protein your hair needs, but also is full of B vitamins, iron and zinc, which are all important for healthy hair. Bacon is another great choice as it’s also full of B vitamins, zinc and protein, but since it’s also high calorie, it’s not the best choice if you’re also trying to lose weight. Eggs and egg whites are another great protein option, especially for vegetarians or those who cannot eat red meat or bacon due to dietary restrictions. Salmon is another great protein choice, and works great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You’ll find it’s also full of B vitamins, including B12, and other vitamins and minerals.

Just be sure to keep in mind that you should also have complex carbohydrates, which feed you energy over a longer period of time than refined carbohydrates, with your protein source at meals. Brown short-grain rice is an ideal form. It’s also a good source of B vitamins and some fiber. Whole grain choices complement your protein consumption by helping organize the proteins for the hair to utilize for optimal growth and health.

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