I Finally Made it!

Today hubby took me to salon since I been wanting to trim my hair. I don't really want to cut my hair but I need to because my hair is now long again and really looks unhealthy at the tip and had spit ends. I'm glad I did it today.

Before and After

Can you see the difference?

Trimming your hair means to cut the dead hair which is at the bottom. It gives your hair a new look too. You should always get your hair trimmed. I know it sounds peculiar to cut your hair when you want it longer, but it does work. I'm not saying inches just a little snip off the ends will do.

Here's some step by step tips if you want to trim your own hair:

1. First spray your hair with a little water to make them wet.
2. Then hold about 10-13 section of hair by clipping the rest of the hair with a clip over your head.
3. With your two fingers hold your hair from below that need to be trimmed and just snip that portion of the hair, which is below the finger.
4. And then again take another section of hair that needs to be trimmed and cut them with the length, which you had snipped before.

Hair Trimming Tips:

1. It is advisable to have a double-sided mirror when you are getting a hair cut. It helps you to see at the back of your hair.
2. Always use a sharp scissor while trimming your hair. If the scissors are not sharp they might damage your hair giving space to split ends.
3. Trim your hair even if you do not find slip ends. It is easy to detect splits ends on straight hair than textured hair.

Excellent Everyday Shampoo!

Hello guys! how's your day? Mine was great. My hubby and I went to Walmart today to do some shopping. And wow all the valentines stuff was 75% off good deal huh! I bought some stuff toys and stuff animals and I will mail it to the Philippines for my nieces. I also grab some Garnier Fructis Fortifying 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner. That's our favorite shampoo.

Actually I’d started using Garnier FructisGarnier Fructis for Fortifying Shampoo Sleek & Shine 2 years ago when hubby brought it in the Philippines. I hate it at first because of the scent and it smell like medicine to me. ha ha! but the result on my hair was nice that's why I started to like it. My hubby love the Garnier Fructis products. This is the only shampoo that he used. The Garnier Fructis Fortifying 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner had the lovely scent that all the Garnier shampoo products have.

I recommend this anyone! Garnier Fructis will change the way you look at the shampoo and conditioner. It's a great, every day shampoo. Don’t expect miracles, though!

How 'bout you peeps? What kind of shampoo do you use?

I want one!

Hi guys how's your valentine's? mine was great! Oh well...It's been a few days since I last posted. I have been lazy this past few days. Today was fun although the weather is nasty outside. It's been raining here for a week now. Anyway i went to my friend's house today. We had lunched and had a little chit chat. She told me about her new Chi 1 True Ceramic Hair Straightener. Oh man! she was talking about the whole time and she really like it. She have tried so many flat irons but i think this one her my favorite now.

I been wanted to buy hair straightener but i'd like something that worked better bec I always have Frizzy, dry, and damaged hair. So I guess I should buy this Hair Straightener. It gets very hot quickly and is safe to use as far as I can see. Its kinda pricey, it's still a great product and totally worth the price.

Know Your Skin Type.

Here's the tips I would like to share to everyone.

1. Cleanse your face with cleansing milk.

2. After an hour, take a clean tissue and wipe your forehead, nose, chin and cheeks. If you find oily residue from all of the above mentioned areas, then you have oily skin.

3. If you find oily residue on the tissue only from forehead, nose and chin then you have combination skin.

4. If the tissue picks up dry, flaky skin then you have dry skin.

5. Those lucky few Scooty girls who pick up neither oil nor dry flakes can be said to have normal skin.

6. There are others who have very sensitive skin which reacts quickly and often adversely to hot and cold temperatures, common place chemicals found in soaps, detergents and cosmetics. Those with sensitive skin have to be careful before choosing any product.

Hair Loss Treatment

Tips on how to take care of a hair loss treatment.

Don't colour, perm or straighten your hair too frequently
Repeated exposure to chemicals while colouring, perming or straightening could lead to permanent damage and loss of hair. Colouring should be done by a professional and always insist on a pre-colouring hair protective conditioner before applying colour.

For brittle hair, apply an egg white over your hair for 15 minutes and shampoo.

For dandruff, apply tea tree oil (available at shops selling essences and natural oils). Lemon juice or vinegar mixed with a spoon of olive oil can also be applied an hour before shampooing.

Hair Care Info

Regular Care of Hair:

Taking care of hair is in fact much the same as taking care of skin. An effective hair care discipline involves cleansing, toning and conditioning routines carried out with religious regularity.

1. Care Of Oily Hair And Scalp Condition:

The principle of care for oily hair and scalp condition is the same as used for oily skin condition. The routine aims at removing the excess oil and to exfoliate skin cells which clogs up and suffocate the hair follicles in our scalp. The emphasis is laid on cleansing and toning routines. Since the hair has to be washed as frequently as it gets dirty and oily, a natural shampoo on a formulation of herbs such as amla, shikakai, trijla is ideal. Massaging hair and scalp is important for the well being as well as good growth of the hair. For dry hair, scalp massaging with oil is recommended. For oily hair massaging with toning lotion is suitable.

Home-made Cosmetics For Oily Hair:
A. Take some dry soap nuts(reetha) and soak them in water overnight. Mash them in the morning and strain the soapy solution. Add a tsp of shikakai powder and wash your hair.
If you are unable to make the shampoo cleanser at home, use this infusion recipe. Prepare it and mix in the shampoo you use.
B.To make the infusion, boil two handfuls of mint leaves in one and a half glass of water for 20 minutes. Strain the solution and mix in a 300ml bottle of shampoo.

Toning Lotion For Oily Hair:
Mix a tbsp of Malt Vinegar in a glass of water. Add a pinch of salt in it. Use 2 tbsps of it on your scalp and massage it with your finger tips twice a week. Leave the lotion on for one hour. Rinse with cool water, brush and set your hair.

2. Care For Dry Hair:
Dry hair tends to be thin and rough. It is susceptible to tangles, damage, breakage and split ends. The primary aim is to replenish the oil and the moisture in the hair.

Home-made Cosmetic Care For Dry Hair:
Below are given few natural recipes that are time-tested.

The Gentle Cleanser:
Beat an egg in a cup of the skimmed milk. When the foam becomes consistent, rub it into the scalp. Leave it on for 5 minutes. Rinse the hair thoroughly with water. Carry out this routine twice a week.

The Protein Conditioner:
Beat one tbsp of castor oil, one tbsp of glycerine, one tbsp of cider vinegar and a tsp of mild herbal shampoo. Apply it on scalp and leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse with clear water.

A Special Massage Oil Toner
Buy a bottle of castor oil or coconut oil. Add a tsp of lavender essential oil in it. Heat a little and massage it gently on your scalp at night. Rinse or shampoo it out in the morning. Follow this routine at least twice a week.