One thing that is common between both the sexes is the obsession
with hair. While men might not give that much importance to their facial
outlook and appearance, almost all give particular importance to hair.
And rightly so. Your hairstyle is probably one of the first things
people notice and first impressions are often formed on the basis of the
hairstyle. And as we all know, first impression is most often the last
impression as well.
However, in order to sport a trendy and fashionable hairstyle that
gives people the impression you want to give, you must take great care
of your hair. And since not everybody’s hair are the same i.e. some have
dry hair while some have oily hair etc, it is important to understand
your hair type and then take steps to take care of them accordingly so
that you can sport the hairstyle you want at all times.
Here are eight tried and tested tips which are endorsed by experienced hairstyling experts for men.
Shampoo Dry Hair to Get Rid of Wax
Hair wax can be difficult to get rid of especially if you only
shampoo your hair after wetting them first. If you love wax and apply it
a lot on your hair then you must know that removing the wax can prove
to be quite a struggle.
In order to ensure that the wax actually breaks down and helps your
hair properly, you should try to first shampoo dry hair and then rinse
before shampooing your hair again. It would bring better results and
would remove the wax as well.
Don’t Over Wash Your Dry Hair
Men with dry hair often have the misconception that washing their
hair everyday would get rid of the dryness. However, the opposite of
that is true. Dry hair would get drier with continuous washing. So, if
you have dry hair then don’t wash your hair more than twice a week and
start using a quality conditioner.
Don’t Over Use Hair Products
Men tend to overuse hair products in order to groom their hair and to
style them the way they want. However, if you listen to what the hair
stylists have to say, overusing hair products often proves
counter-productive and ends up giving the hair a greasy outlook. So, in
order to keep you look natural and stylish, you should slow down your
consumption of hair products!
Say no to Cold Showers
Cold showers are great for cooling you down but are not so great for
your hair and scalp. This is because the blood capillaries in the scalp
get constricted as a result of the cold showers. And since blood
capillaries keep the scalp healthy by picking up waste from the surface,
when they get constricted it results it in worsening condition of the
scalp.
Protect Your Hair While Going for a Swim
Chlorine can wreck havoc for hair and if you are a regular swimmer
then you must protect your hair while swimming if you really care about
the health of your hair. And what’s the protection? Simply washing your
hair with cool and clean water before going into the swimming pool can
keep the chlorine at bay.
Pat your Hair to dry them
Most men rub their hair to quickly dry them after a bath and the
rigorous rubbing is more times than not responsible for loss of hair.
This is because your hair would be at their weakest when wet and
constant rubbing with a towel can cause them to fall. A longer but
better suited approach to drying hair would be to constantly pat them
with a towel. This might take time but would keep your hair intact.
Take an Egg Wash Once Every Month
You might be laughing at this suggestion but almost all the hair
stylists agree that an egg wash every month can provide the hair much
needed proteins. So, if you really care about your hair and their
health, do keep a few eggs safe for an egg wash.
Don’t Stress Yourself!
And lastly, overstressing yourself about your hair would only make
your situation worse. It’s a scientific fact actually. If you remain
tense at all times, your scalp can start to tighten up too and this
would result in the hair getting thinner. So, chill out and don’t put
yourself under too much stress.
Everyone wants to look beautiful and young, even if it means
spending thousands of dollars every year on cosmetic products and
treatments. Because the beauty industry is a billion dollar industry, no
one will actually tell you that there are natural and simple ways to
look beautiful. In the world we live in today, we believe that beauty
comes at a cost. We have to pay money for the products, spend a lot of
time applying those products and of course deal with the harmful effects
of the chemicals that can be found in those products. Is this what we
really call beauty?
Beauty should be about unmasking who you are and not covering it up.
There are many simple and natural ways in which you can feel more
beautiful about yourself, get glowing skin and look much younger than
you are without paying a fortune for it. Let’s take a look at the top 5
natural beauty tips.
Raw coconut milk
If you are tired of trying all those expensive moisturizers and skin
care products and are still not satisfied with the results, then it is
time for you to go natural and try raw coconut milk. Raw coconut milk
has numerous benefits for your skin. Apply freshly squeezed out coconut
milk to your face and body and wash with water after some time. Doing
this regularly will give your fresh looking and glowing skin.
Strawberry face mask
Strawberry is a delicious fruit, but it also a healthy one too. It
has been proven that strawberries are excellent beauty enhancers and
they are also used by some of the leading cosmetic brands. When used as a
facial mask, they can cleanse the skin, improve complexion, tone skin,
protect from UV radiation, diminish under-eye puffiness, treat acne,
treat pigmentation and repair skin. You can prepare a strawberry face
mask right in your kitchen by mixing two teaspoons of milk cream and one
teaspoon of honey with 2-3 mashed strawberries.
Olive oil and sea salt body scrub
Mix 100 ml of olive oil with 50 grams of sea salt and apply it to
your body before taking a shower. This natural body scrub is much
cheaper and more effective than the expensive body scrubs you buy in
stores. Applying this to your body will help you get rid of dead skin
cells. It will give you softer and more glowing skin.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is one of the best natural ingredients for treating dry
skin. During the colder months, our skin tends to dry up and become
flaky. To overcome this problem, apply freshly squeezed aloe vera gel to
your face, neck and body. To get glowing and smooth skin, add some
ground almonds to the gel. Apply the mixture to your face and body and
leave on for at least 20 minutes before taking a bath. Aloe vera can
also help get rid of sun tan. Squeeze aloe vera juice and store it in
the freezer. It is best to store them in an ice cube making tray so they
form small cubes. You can rub the cube on your face and body and this
will help remove tanning.
Drink plenty of water and get enough sleep
Water is essential for health and well-being. But it can also help
you get glowing skin because drinking plenty of water flushes away
toxins. Toxins are responsible for premature aging and a range of other
skin related problems. So when you get rid of toxins from the body, you
get naturally glowing skin. Getting enough sleep can help keep wrinkles
at bay. It is important that you get at least 8 hours of sleep daily for
glowing and healthy looking skin. Sleep deprivation can lead to uneven
skin tone, dark circles under the eye and premature aging. So don’t
forget that sleep plays a huge role in how you and your skin look.
We all desire for flawless skin. In order to improve the way we
look, we often try face packs, fairness creams, beauty serums and a
range of hair care and styling products available in the market. After
all, there is no harm in trying products that can make us look good. But
the thing is that cosmetic beauty products are packed with harmful
chemicals which can cause more harm to the skin than good. We all want
to look beautiful, but we always tend to look for quick solutions that
don’t really seem to work.
There is a range of natural ingredients that can be used to achieve
glowing skin. You can these ingredients and learn how to make your own
beauty treatments right in your kitchen. There are many homemade beauty
tips and tricks which can help you get fairer and glowing skin. With
these, you can save money and keep yourself chemical free as well. In
this post, we will take a look at the top 10 homemade beauty tips.
Lemon & Turmeric Face Pack
Turmeric is one of the best natural ingredients for fair skin.
Turmeric gives the skin a golden glow and it also acts as an exfoliating
agent which protects from pre-mature aging. The combination of turmeric
and lemon juice makes it a very good skin fairness agent. To make
lemon and turmeric face pack, you need turmeric, gram flour, milk and
lemon juice. Combine all the ingredients together and apply the scrub on
the face and body. Leave on for about 20 minutes. By this time, the
mixture would have dried. Wash off with warm water.
Honey & Tea Water Face Pack
Tea can work wonders for your skin. It can help your skin feel
refreshed and rejuvenated. You can use any kind of tea to prepare this
homemade face pack. This could be green tea, herbal tea or the normal
black tea. Drinking tea helps you get relief from stress and when you
apply it to your face and body, it helps flush out toxins and free
radicals giving a natural glow to your skin. Adding honey to the face
pack keeps the skin hydrated. You can prepare this face pack with 1/2
teaspoon honey and 1 cup tea water only or you can also add 2
tablespoons of rice flour to the mixture. Rice flour is an excellent
scrub which can help get rid of dead skin cells.
Almond Body Scrub
Almonds contain healthy monounsaturated fats, magnesium and Vitamin
E. These compounds are beneficial for the skin as they nourish the skin
inside and out. To make an almond body scrub at home, mix 1 cup brown
sugar, 2 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ cup almond
oil. Wash your body with soap and massage the scrub onto the body. Just
rinse with warm water and allow the residual layer of the oil to remain
on the skin. Use a towel to pat dry.
Chocolate Face Mask
Chocolates are made from cocoa which are rich in flavonoids and
antioxidants. When applied topically, they can help repair skin and give
a natural glow to the skin. To make a chocolate face mask at home,
combine together ½ cup cocoa powder, 3 teaspoon oats, 2 tablespoons
cream and ¼ cup honey. Put the ingredients in a blender and make a
smooth paste. Apply to dry skin and leave on for about 20 minutes. Use
warm water to rinse and pat dry.
Olive oil makeup remover
When you apply makeup, your face tends to become oily by the end of
the day. The skin attracts dirt and dust when you are out and about
which leads to pimples and acnes. If you have been using a chemical
based makeup remover all this while, it is time to go natural. Use extra
virgin olive oil to wipe off your makeup as this ingredient has
antibacterial properties which can protect your skin and also keep your
skin moisturized.
In order to look beautiful and stunning, most of the teen girls
usually try to be older than they are. In this process, they end up
using too many chemical based products which can be harmful for their
delicate skin in the long term. This is also the age in which most teens
fight with acne problems. Being a teenager is an experimental stage in
life, but what is most important is making the right choices when it
comes to beauty. In this post, we will take a look at the top 7 beauty
tips that every teen girl should know.
Watch the foundation
Many teens use foundation these days, even when they go to school.
Using too much foundation can make you a victim of “cake face”.
Foundation should not be used to cover the whole face, but it must be
used very carefully to cover up uneven spots on the chin, cheeks or
around the nose. Teenagers have naturally dewy skin and using heavy
foundation doesn’t make them look gorgeous. It is always better to use a
tinted moisturizer because it helps even skin tone and also keeps the
skin moisturized.
Always pat concealer and not rub it onto skin
If you have uneven spots and use concealer, patting it onto the skin
will make your skin appear more flawless. Although rubbing is easier,
you will end up brushing too much concealer away which will reveal the
redness behind. If you are looking to fight acne, choose a concealer
that contains medication to treat the skin condition.
Do not use too much make up
Teens look beautiful with or without make up. But when you use make
up, you are at a risk of overdoing it that can make you look like an
older person. Keep it simple by applying tinted moisturizer, little bit
of eye shadow and nude or light pink lip gloss. Stay away from bold
colors such as reds and dark pink.
Don’t overdo your lips if you do your eyes
Teen girls who wear heavy eye make up and dark lipsticks look
clownish. If you don’t want to fall in the same category, don’t overdo
your lips if you do your eyes and vice versa. If you like to apply heavy
mascara or eyeliner, do not go for dark lipsticks. Also don’t apply any
blush. However, if you want to apply dark lipstick, then don’t apply
heavy eye makeup and dark eye shadow.
Don’t wear make up daily
If you are a teenager and wear your foundation, blush, mascara,
powder, eye shadow, liner and gloss daily, then stop right there. At
teenage, using mascara, concealer and a light gloss should be enough.
Putting on too much make up everyday is a looks spoiler and it is also
bad for your acne.
Pamper your skin
There are many natural ingredients available in your kitchen that can
help you look fairer and have a healthy glowing skin. The best one is
mixing an egg yolk with 2 teaspoon of lemon juice and 4 teaspoon of
almond oil. Apply the mixture to your face, massage for about 5 minutes
and leave on for at least 20 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water and pat
dry. This will give you glowing and fairer complexion.
Get rid of acne naturally
Acne is one of the biggest problems of being a teenager. But, you
don’t need to worry because you can use a simple homemade remedy to
tackle this problem. To deal with acne at home, mash one onion and dip
it in vinegar. Leave it overnight and then apply it on the affected
areas. Do this daily and within 3-4 days, you will have smooth and acne
free skin.
Beautiful hair makes you beautiful naturally and it also adds
personality to your image. Getting long and thick hair is on every
woman’s wishlist, but exposure to pollution, dirt, dust and sun makes it
very hard to achieve this dream. There is a range of hair care products
available on the market, but they tend to do more harm than good when
used over a period of time. Hair treatments such as tinting, hot rollers
and perms affect the luster and health of the hair too. One of the best
ways to combat these problems is to go natural. Given below are the top
10 beauty tips to maintain those healthy and lustrous locks.
Condition your hair with eggs
Eggs are the best natural conditioners for your hair. The yolk
contains healthy levels of protein and fat which moisturizes the hair
and removes unwanted oils. If you have normal hair, use whole eggs. For
dry hair use the yolks and for oily hair, use the whites. Rinse with
lukewarm water after 15-20 minutes.
Olive oil and lemon juice
Climate, stress and a poor diet can lead to an itchy scalp which can
be responsible for hair fall. Treating your scalp with a mixture of
olive oil, lemon juice and water can be beneficial for your hair.
Massage the mixture onto the scalp and leave on for about 20 minutes.
Rinse with water.
Oil hair before going to bed
Apply oil to your hair before going to bed so the oil gets at least
8-10 hours to work on your hair. When you wake up the next morning, mix ½
teaspoon salt with 1 teaspoon limejuice and rub this mixture on the
scalp. This will help you get rid of dandruffs or dead skin cells. After
about one hour, wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
Trim split ends
If you are looking to grow your hair, you would not like the idea of
trimming the ends. But if there are split ends, they can prevent your
hair from growing long and strong. They can also lead to unhealthy hair.
So it is better to trim off the split ends before they do more damage
to your hair.
Use an old t-shirt instead of a towel to dry your hair
We all use a towel to dry our hair after a shower, but do we ever
realize that the microfibers in the towel can actually damage the hair.
To maintain healthy locks, air dry your hair or use an old t-shirt.
Apply cold leave-in conditioner
This is another trick that can help you get lustrous hair. Keep your
leave-in conditioner refrigerated and apply it cold. Cold conditioner
will help seal the hair’s cuticle after washing and this will give you
shiny hair.
Improve your diet
What you eat is very important not only for your health, but for your
hair as well. A diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids can give you long and
shiny hair. So start including salmon, tuna and fatty fish in your diet
from today.
Do not comb wet hair
Your hair can easily break when you comb them wet. Therefore, you must allow them to dry naturally before styling.
Get enough sleep
Not getting enough sleep can affect your overall health and your hair
reflects the kind of stress and anxiety you are going through. So get
enough sleep, be happy and stay away from stress and say goodbye to dry
tangled hair.
Drink more water
When you have dry hair, you look for all sorts of moisturizers and
serums to protect your hair. But, did you know that doing this only
helps cover the dryness? Nourishing your hair from the inside is the
best way to keep them healthy and shiny. Therefore, drink plenty of
water daily and notice the difference it makes to your hair and overall
health.
Every girl wants to have smooth and flawless skin. Although men
are not as obsessed as women when it comes to beauty and looks, it is a
fact that men also want flawless and healthy skin. Men also don’t want
to fight acne problems or have uneven skin tone or puffiness under their
eyes. Although they don’t apply make up or desire long and lustrous
hair, they do want to enhance their appearance and look attractive.
Men don’t have to opt for an expensive beauty routine to look their
best, but there are some tips and tricks they can use to take care of
their skin and their physical appearance. Let’s take a look at the top
10 beauty tips for men.
Cleanse
Cleansing is just another word for washing your face and removing
excess oil and dirt. When you are exposed to pollution such as car
exhaust and cigarette smoke on a daily, the tiny dirt particles can
attach to your skin and cause skin damage. Therefore, it is essential to
cleanse your face everyday. Do not use soap but a good cleanser to
protect your skin from breakouts, environmental damage and to keep your
skin hydrated.
Exfoliate
Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells, oils and dirt that tend to
clog pores. Clogged pores can lead to breakouts and therefore it is
important to exfoliate at least once a week.
Use sunscreen
Sunscreen is one of the best defenses against environmental skin
damage and men should not shy away from using it. A sunscreen with a SPF
rating of 15 can provide protection from the damaging effects of the UV
rays.
Get a safer shave
Most men like to have a well groomed appearance, but sometimes the
choice of grooming products causes a lot of damage to the facial skin.
In order to get a safer shave, use a good shaving cream that contains
natural ingredients and shave using only short strokes. This will ensure
a smoother shave and it will also provide protection against the
harmful effects of dangerous chemicals contained in typical shaving
creams.
Use anti-aging creams
These products are not only for women, but they can also be used by
men to have young looking skin. Choose anti-aging creams which are
suitable for men and contain natural ingredients that can help prevent
fine lines and wrinkles.
Treat hair with hot oil
Men desire healthy and great looking hair, but the use of chemical
based hair styling products can do a lot of damage. Hot oil treatments
can give your hair a natural shine and it can also help get rid of dead
skin cells on the scalp. One of the best things to do is oil your hair
at night and wash using a mild shampoo in the morning. Ensure that the
shampoo contains Vitamin E to strength and condition the hair follicles.
Moisturize
Using a good moisturizer daily will help you maintain a youthful glow. It will also keep your skin hydrated.
Use a whitening toothpaste
The first thing that people notice when you smile is your teeth.
Smoking, drinking coffee and eating certain types of food can cause your
teeth to become stained. To have whiter teeth and brighter smile, use
whitening toothpaste.
Heal dry skin
Cold weather can make your skin dry and rough. If your moisturizer
doesn’t work to heal dry skin, use warm unrefined coconut oil on the
affected areas such as your hands and feet. You can also use jojoba oil
as this is also effective in moisturizing your dry skin.
Eat healthy
Your diet is the key to youthful and healthy skin. Eating good food
will enhance your physical appearance and it will keep you healthy from
the inside out. You must eat lots of fruits and vegetables and minimize
dairy products, meats, caffeinated drinks, artificial sweeteners and
fried food.
Everyone wants to have beautiful and healthy skin, but there are
many people who struggle with skin problems and therefore are not able
to get the look they had always wanted. Lotions and potions are all over
the place and they do help get radiant and fairer skin to some extent.
But it is also important to remember that the skin is a very sensitive
part of the human body and it performs many functions such as gives us
the ability to feel things and provides protection from the weather.
Therefore it is essential to take care of the skin. There are many
things you can do to protect your skin and keep it healthy and glowing.
Given below are the top 10 beauty tips for your skin.
Wash your face at night
By the end of the day, dirt and oil builds up on the face and
therefore it is essential to cleanse your skin before going to bed. If
you have applied make up, use a natural make up remover such as olive
oil to get rid of the makeup. Wash your face with cold water and pat
dry.
Apply toner
After you wash your face, apply toner because it helps remove excess
oil and closes the pores. Ensure that your toner is not more than 60%
alcohol. If you have dry skin, use toner only on areas which tend to
break out such as your forehead and nose.
Exfoliate once every week
If you have dry and flaky skin, exfoliating once every week will help
get rid of dead skin cells. Use a product that has fine grains and do
not rub roughly on to the skin. Rub using gentle motions and you will
get smooth skin very soon.
Use milk
Milk has a range of soothing and anti-inflammatory properties which
can add glow to the skin naturally. In addition, milk contains lactic
acid which can help remove dead skin cells and increase the ability of
the skin to retain moisture. Using a soft cloth, apply milk to your face
and neck and leave on for about 10 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm
water.
Avocado face mask
Avocados are a good source of biotin which can prevent dry skin. It
can also help protect nails and hair. You can create a face mask by
removing the pulp of the fruit and applying it to your face and neck.
Avocados also contain Vitamin E which can keep the skin moisturized for
long.
Drink green tea
Green tea offers numerous health benefits. They promote weight loss
and slow down the aging process since they contain high levels of
antioxidants. In addition, it boosts collagen production and keeps the
skin hydrated and healthy.
Fruit face packs
If you have fruits such as strawberries, grapes, pears, oranges and
apples sitting on your counter for long, you can blend the fruits and
make a face mask out of them. Apply the mask on our face and relax for
at least 20 minutes before taking a shower. Doing this on a regular
basis will give you smooth and glowing skin.
Rub tomato juice
If you are looking to achieve a fairer complexion, you can apply
tomato juice or tomato paste to your face. You can combine the juice
with honey or olive oil and apply daily for at least 3 months to see
results. The high carotenoid content and good levels of antioxidants in
tomatoes slows down cellular damage caused by free radicals and makes
the skin fairer by removing tan.
Wash your face with coconut water
Washing your face with coconut water when you come back home can help
remove sun tan. It will also make you feel relieved and refreshed. You
can also use coconut flesh to scrub your face and then use the water to
wash your face. This will improve your complexion and it will also help
get rid of blackheads.
Drink plenty of water
You must keep your skin hydrated at all times by drinking plenty of
water. Water also helps flush out toxins that cause premature aging,
pimples and acnes.
