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Lemon for Hair ?

Lemon for Hair ?

I know what you are thinking, using lemon on your hair? Isn't this used for cooking and drinking? Well you'll be surprise that lemon has several different uses in this world, but i'm only going to discuss one specific one (Hair). Did you you know that the acid in the lemon we eat is so high in acid that it can be used to remove buildup on our hair strands?Yes.. A lemon treatment can help remove product buildup from your hair and add a brilliant shine. To make, combine the ju

How to Protect your New Hair Color

How to Protect your New Hair Color

Color's worst enemy is water," says New York City haircolorist Ruth Roche. In fact, the latest research shows as much as 80 percent of color fade is caused by water alone, not shampooing or scrubbing, says Jeni Thomas, Ph.D., senior scientist for Pantene. Here's why: Dye strips the strands of their outer lipid layer. Like the natural oils found on your skin, lipids make hair feel soft and smooth, and their loss has a cascade of negative effects. For starters, hair becomes mor

Natural hair problems

Natural hair problems

StartFragment What to do when you encounter a natural hair road block! Hair tip If you encounter a tangle or matted area while combing your hair, stop combing, and immediately apply a creamy conditioner to the area. Finger massage the conditioner directly into the tangle and gently and slowly separate the hairs until the tangle is removed. Apply more conditioner if needed for stubborn knots. Once you can run your fingers smoothly through your hair, then you can resume combin

Stop Sleeping Naked

Stop Sleeping Naked

Although everybody knows, everyone doesnt practice what their taught. Late night Hair Tip If you do not want to wrap your hair at night with a scarf, a satin pillowcase is the healthiest choice for your hair while you sleep. The smooth satin won’t snag your hair, and it will also help your hair retain moisture. As an added bonus, a satin pillowcase is also healthier for your face because it helps the skin retain moisture as well and reduces facial creasing. In other words "S

Natural Curly Hair Made Easy

Natural Curly Hair Made Easy

The easiest way to make your Natural Curly hair made easy ! Great Hair Tip When parting natural or curly hair into sections, use a leave-in conditioner to help the comb slide more easily through the hair and prevent snagging or pulling. First part the hair with your fingers—second, spray the leave-in conditioner directly onto the area where you want to slide the comb—third, use the end of a rat tail comb to smoothly part the hair. Great for preventing breakage and discomfort

Hair Trends that Should Die in 2016

Hair Trends that Should Die in 2016

I hope you dont fall in either of these to Die trends for 2016! Here are couple of trends that need to definitely end in 2015! #photo #dipdye #undercut #rainbowhair #purplehair #bluehair #shavedsides #havannatwist #fauxlocs #celebritystylist #hollywood #losangeles #prettygirls #kinkyhair #hair #healthyhair #damaged #haircare #splitends #lahair #hairsalon #naturalhair #protectivestyle #africanamericanhair #weave #heatdamage #haircolor